I will never watch anything with Duean (Neo Trai Nimtawat) anymore...his acting gets on my nerves so much that…
I'm wondering if it could be because Neo's character was put in the series mainly for comic relief??? And if so, Neo may have been instructed to play that character "over-the-top." Because, at times, I find it very irritating, too!
I've enjoyed this BL for the most part, but I must say Mork and Pi, while they look great together, are one of…
Totally agree about Pond's character! He's also constantly grabbing Pi to make his point. That's a little psycho too. I just hope the series doesn't parallel the novel too much.
I'm so upset I can't see straight. Mork diddling Pi's left nipple under his shirt under the covers without first…
LMBO!!!!! Flypsyde, you're such a mess! HaHaHaHa! Keep up the "good" work!!! I need you to keep me honest! HaHaHa! Signed, Your Not-So-Favorite SJW! LOL!
As crazy as this ep was, AND IT WAS! LOL! The one thing that I was able to glean from it was this. Bryce has some pretty sh*tty friends! Friends who will sell him out for a quick dollar, especially Clark. I hope in this series Clark gets his just desserts!
I totally agree with you ! I was about to write a comment about some of the things you mentioned, but you did…
I totally agree with you. too. I though Sib's character was creepy! But, I didn't want to hit the criticisms too hard. LOL! You raise a good point about personal life and fiction. I wish I had commented on that too.
Well, I guess I will be the odd man out. As far as this series went, I thought it was just o.k. There were things in the series that I really liked, there were things in the series that I really didn't like, and there were things in this series that concerned me and I wished they had just left out.
First, the things that I liked: I liked how this series kind of exposed the underside of the BL industry. I liked the character of Aoey. His character was flawed. troubled, and realistic. I liked his "arc" in the story. I liked how at the end (special ep) we found out the origin of "The Lovely Writer." That was an interesting twist. I liked how some of the characters in the series eventually did the "right" thing, as far as morality goes. And finally, I liked that Gene and Nubsib got to at least have a happy ending.
Next, the things I really didn't like: I didn't like how the portrayal of Gene as this "hopeless, hapless, cowardly and weak-minded" introvert without any explanation of how he became that way, especially when the series showed flashbacks, Gene appeared to be a "normal," happy kid. I didn't like how the series keyed in on so many overused tropes (especially the ole seme/uke trope, where naturally Gene was given the uke persona). Hmmm. I guess ALL cowardly, hapless introverts are ukes! That was sarcasm by the way. I didn't like how the arc of Aoey was not really addressed. We were sort of just left hanging with that story. I really thought that the "fairy tale" prince and "princess or prince" scene was a bit much. Once again, it seemed to be a little tropish.
Finally, the things that concerned me: It really concerned me the way they utilized the flashbacks in to show the beginning relationship between Gene and Sib. I realize the series was trying to show the deep, long-lasting connection between the two. But, at times I felt a little uneasy about their relationship. Gene was supposed to be 5-7 years older than Sib, while Sib was still a little boy. Younger kids idolizing older kids is one thing. But, older kids idolizing young kids can "cross the line." At times I got the feeling that "adolescent" Gene was being "predatory" with "young" Sib, even though I know that's not what the series was going for, especially with the kiss scene during the flashback. Even though I don't believe they "crossed" the line with those scenes. It seemed they were "walking" a thin line.
But, all-in-all, I thought the series was o.k. I'd give it a 7.5/10 rating. It had some good points, and it had some not-so-good points, IMO. But, to each his own. These are just one person's opinions.
Okay put it this way. I was upset that Perth and Lay were not paired up in this show in the beginning, now watching…
You're right. This is a "Wal-Mart" version of Our Skyy. The first couple (eps 1 and 2) was just ok. The story was a little bland and didn't really make any sense. The second couple's story was much better (eps 3 and 4). I actually liked this couple for the simple fact that they were very different than their roles in WHY RU (which was stupid btw). Max (Sun) can actually act. Who knew??? Now eps. 5 and 6, I'm again not liking it either. I'm not even sure I'd rate in a "Wal-Mart" version. It's more like a "K-Mart" version (which btw went out of business).
So I stopped watching this at ep 3, I wasn't feeling it as much but that could be due to a number of outside things…
I also agree, especially about UP. The only thing that continues to bother me is Gene's character. I'm guessing the character is written that way in the novel. But, I'm not feeling it. Gene is supposed to be at least (5) older than Sib, but continues to act like a little child. Up is playing the character great -- I just don't like his character. Just exactly who's the "little brother?"
lol How very SJW of you. Toxic relationships often make for great drama. It's been that way for thousands of years.
LOL! Not being clever, just accurate. I guess that would be the "ups" and "downs" of this argument (noun informative). Now I will "up" and leave this conversation and go "down" a nice beer (verb informative). I think it's someone else's attempt at being clever. LMBO!
lol How very SJW of you. Toxic relationships often make for great drama. It's been that way for thousands of years.
LOL! Cause you "may" have a point. If I believe the issue is worthy, yes, I'll argue. And, as for UP and DOWN, are you referring to those words as adverbs, prepositions, adjectives, verbs, or nouns? They can be each. But, then again, I would guess I would only be referring to their "English" designations. Hmmm! Doesn't seem so "basic" to me....
lol How very SJW of you. Toxic relationships often make for great drama. It's been that way for thousands of years.
This is an interesting recitation. I'm not quite sure if I agree, disagree, or even totally comprehend its meaning. However, what I do comprehend, if I may be so bold as to state, is that issues such as "rape", "pedophilia", and "narrow-mindedness" are very complex and complicated issues when speaking of the social behaviors of various cultural groups. Because, you are right. What could be considered "abhorred" by one cultural group, may be completely acceptable to another cultural group. BTW This is my SJW way of stating that you may have a point, even if I may disagree with it. LOL
I'm still smh! I can get that Xing Si may have internalized issues with his sexuality. OK. But, I don't get how that justifies Yong Jie stalking him, breaking into his house, beating up his roommate, and getting him drunk and "raping" him to "help" him???? I know it's just a drama. But, that is some really sick behavior on the part of Yong Jie. I'm sure the series will have their relationship ending with a soapy, happy ending. But, I'm sorry. IMO, that would be a very toxic relationship (without some serious resolutions to some very serious issues), unworthy of the HIStory franchise.
First, the things that I liked: I liked how this series kind of exposed the underside of the BL industry. I liked the character of Aoey. His character was flawed. troubled, and realistic. I liked his "arc" in the story. I liked how at the end (special ep) we found out the origin of "The Lovely Writer." That was an interesting twist. I liked how some of the characters in the series eventually did the "right" thing, as far as morality goes. And finally, I liked that Gene and Nubsib got to at least have a happy ending.
Next, the things I really didn't like: I didn't like how the portrayal of Gene as this "hopeless, hapless, cowardly and weak-minded" introvert without any explanation of how he became that way, especially when the series showed flashbacks, Gene appeared to be a "normal," happy kid. I didn't like how the series keyed in on so many overused tropes (especially the ole seme/uke trope, where naturally Gene was given the uke persona). Hmmm. I guess ALL cowardly, hapless introverts are ukes! That was sarcasm by the way. I didn't like how the arc of Aoey was not really addressed. We were sort of just left hanging with that story. I really thought that the "fairy tale" prince and "princess or prince" scene was a bit much. Once again, it seemed to be a little tropish.
Finally, the things that concerned me: It really concerned me the way they utilized the flashbacks in to show the beginning relationship between Gene and Sib. I realize the series was trying to show the deep, long-lasting connection between the two. But, at times I felt a little uneasy about their relationship. Gene was supposed to be 5-7 years older than Sib, while Sib was still a little boy. Younger kids idolizing older kids is one thing. But, older kids idolizing young kids can "cross the line." At times I got the feeling that "adolescent" Gene was being "predatory" with "young" Sib, even though I know that's not what the series was going for, especially with the kiss scene during the flashback. Even though I don't believe they "crossed" the line with those scenes. It seemed they were "walking" a thin line.
But, all-in-all, I thought the series was o.k. I'd give it a 7.5/10 rating. It had some good points, and it had some not-so-good points, IMO. But, to each his own. These are just one person's opinions.
HAPPY VIEWING!!!!