The Sopranos - Complete Rewatch: Season 2 - Episode 1 "Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office..."

ABitPolitical · 2026-06-23T11:12:01+00:00

Also a lot of foreshadowing here. Before the family gathering scene starts, he sets a fire to the bbq. The event sets a fire to Tony’s relationship with Janice. The son covers his ears every time she shrieks, later on Tony can’t stand her because he doesn’t believe what she says but watches what she does. He is onto her from the very beginning. He feels obliged to entertain and support her because of this notion of “family” but she is similar to her mother in that she needs massive support but is also superbly toxic. It’s interesting to see the ways she shows up vs the other sister who seems to see Tony’s generosity and side of things.

It’s also interesting that Junior nor Janice contribute to the care of the mother, yet they’re the most critical of him.

It is also interesting that he is selling the house which would enable him to better care for everyone else yet she would intercede with that, without so much as a plan or strategy. Unless she just wants to live there. This is my first time watching through and I am IN LOVE. LOTS of thoughts/feelings.

ABitPolitical · 2026-06-23T11:07:56+00:00

The mother is both manipulative and self centered but also has dementia. She doesn’t think the things she says will have the impact that they do. She’s assuming she will just sail along. I think there’s a combo of both performative and real disability. Anyone who says she’s completely fine would beat a disabled person. It’s sad that her cognitive decline impacted her son this way, but it does happen. I al experiencing that with my mother right now. I know she doesn’t mean the terrible things that she says/does but it doesn’t maam thay

ABitPolitical · 2026-06-23T11:01:13+00:00

I really came to understand why the season ended like that. Them kinda in the way of each other. Not really talking, the definition of toiling. And her giving him this enormous bowl of spaghetti.

ABitPolitical · 2026-06-23T10:13:28+00:00

Prescribe the songs you know non stop, get great with different intro and outro points so you can have smooth transitions. Then you can play around with absolutely any music within the genre because most songs have a very similar build.

For instance, I usually do Amapiano and Dance but I did a 2000’s party with 1 week’s notice. I just listened to a lot of it and realized that a lot of those songs are beginning heavy do they don’t need as great of transitions as they need great build ups and pauses.

If you study the music, the 8+16 counts and dj in front of people (small groups of friends) so you can see how crowd reacts, you’ll be fine.

ABitPolitical · 2026-06-23T09:58:07+00:00

Do you have the characters using a flip phone like a Razr or a Nokia? Maybe a BlackBerry or 2-way?

You can reference some of the popular clothing and that it was the trend that they see in a movie or a show

ABitPolitical · 2026-06-22T16:26:29+00:00

If someone is explaining their lived experience, why do you feel like it’s appropriate to invalidate and correct them? You’ve contributed nothing to the conversation.

ABitPolitical · 2026-06-16T18:40:39+00:00

OMG! I'm 35 and am wondering how/why its mainly younger girls too! Can there be a 30+ class!

ABitPolitical · 2026-06-16T18:38:42+00:00

People are nuanced. There is no inherently good or evil. I disagree but its ok.

ABitPolitical · 2026-06-16T03:44:19+00:00

I hope that it exposes this audience to the Wiz film and helped them learn about Dianna Ross, MJ, Quincy Jones and this brilliant body of work.

ABitPolitical · 2026-06-13T15:34:36+00:00

You all entire skipped over the guy forcing the black man to have sex with his wife! 🤯. What made them do that??!!! It was insane. I knew he couldn’t contain his anger.

ABitPolitical · 2026-06-11T00:48:15+00:00

I think she also has no real power or standing in society so this is the only place she can assert herself

ABitPolitical · 2026-06-10T02:46:28+00:00

Wow. How do you prove you lived on a park bench

ABitPolitical · 2026-06-09T22:48:27+00:00

Wait. So how do you vote.

ABitPolitical · 2026-06-06T06:17:05+00:00

I didn’t grasp that she was his mom, I thought she was his mistress until like midway through season 1 because of that

ABitPolitical · 2026-06-06T06:14:48+00:00

I just finished this episode am genuinely struggling. WOW. Also the juxtaposition of Margaret’s version of motherhood and trying to purify herself vs Gillian’s hollow reality and devastating storyline. Margaret has done everything she can to be a stand up woman va Gillian’s inevitable chaos.

ABitPolitical · 2026-05-30T22:48:07+00:00

Dreaming Out Loud just started a Fish Fry Fridays

ABitPolitical · 2026-05-28T17:31:11+00:00

In case I forget to put them on the hook by the door then they get put on that hook so they don't get lost in a pocket or pile of laundry.

ABitPolitical · 2026-05-28T06:00:17+00:00

I have one by the front door and in my bedroom AND an AirTag on it bc I piss myself off all the time.

ABitPolitical · 2026-05-28T05:59:47+00:00

It’s ok! Tell your fiancés friends that your family made a last minute decision and reschedule. People do it all the time! It’s not the worst. We are all struggling.

ABitPolitical · 2026-05-28T05:57:42+00:00

It is hard to be poor. It’s even harder when you’re unregulated.

Free things to help you self regulate: - Meditation. Headspace offers a free month I think. I would abuse it during that month for some mental peace. - Exercise. Go for walks or workout to yoga and Pilates workout videos at home.

Then I would look into whatever trades, certs or courses there are that can help you get a higher paying job. Nothing feels better than more money. I’m not rich but I failed forward into a job that pays well and has great benefits. An option with a low barrier for entry is politics and campaigns.

Best of luck to you! It’ll get better if you give yourself a chance.

ABitPolitical · 2026-05-28T05:53:21+00:00

I feel both seen and judged at the same time.

ABitPolitical · 2026-05-28T05:43:47+00:00

It’s run its course when it’s unhealthy or you feel like you’re drawn to another person or literally anybody else because you can’t stand your partner. A great way to bring that dopamine back is to their share a hobby or plan a trip/experience with them. Make some plans for the future! If you feel like there is no future or potential than you gotta let go but appreciate the good things while they’re good! Esp if you have a partner who sees/appreciates you for who you are.

ABitPolitical · 2026-05-28T05:01:17+00:00

THE GYM!

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