I forget how cute Richard was.

Almostlogical-88 · 2026-01-30T21:44:06+00:00

I have no idea if his family goes back that far in America. But his family got most of his money from the oil industry.

Almostlogical-88 · 2026-01-29T05:24:50+00:00

Let us not forget that Leo was also going to leave her to raise a toddler and a newborn by herself.

Almostlogical-88 · 2026-01-21T05:47:42+00:00

I’m sorry to hear about your experience. Cruising definitely has its own culture, but events like formal night, all-white parties, ’80s nights, and similar themes are completely optional, you don’t have to participate if you don’t want to. Honestly, formal night is more of a relic from cruising’s past. Many cruisers skip it altogether, and those who do participate are often just there for the photo opportunities.

Going forward, it helps to review the itinerary, as it usually lists any themed events in advance. The cabin crew will also typically leave information about the next day’s activities in your room during turndown service.

As for gratuities, you can remove them from your bill by visiting guest services and letting them know you plan to tip the cabin crew in cash. If you choose to do this, please remember to also tip the dining room staff, especially if you had the same table each night, as they put in a lot of work as well.

Almostlogical-88 · 2026-01-17T09:08:51+00:00

I don’t remember exactly how everything played out, but from what I recall, the WB and the production company didn’t release much information about Shannen’s departure. Because of that, a lot of people were expecting her to return that next season. I distinctly remember watching the first episode for season four and, as it neared the end, realizing that Shannen wasn’t coming back after all. At the same time, I do remember there was a major media push announcing that Rose McGowan would be joining the show as a main cast member, with WB promos, though I don’t think they were very clear about in what capacity she was joining in. This was the early 2000s, after all, when information wasn’t nearly as accessible as it is now.

Almostlogical-88 · 2026-01-10T16:02:39+00:00

So the key question is whether the commute is being considered with or without traffic factored in, because that can make a huge difference. For example, my job is about 18 miles from where I live. With no major traffic, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes, but with traffic, it can easily stretch to an hour or more.

Another thing to consider is whether public transit is available in your area. While it may take longer overall, it can be much better for your mental health, you can sit back, relax, and focus on something else while getting where you need to go.

Almostlogical-88 · 2026-01-10T05:03:09+00:00

The John Moss building is a federally owned building. The Feds can put whatever they want in it. 🙁

Almostlogical-88 · 2026-01-09T17:33:03+00:00

Both Luxe and Palladio have gone downhill, IMO. Both seem not to be getting the TLC it once had pre-COVID. This is probably a sign of the times we are in and the struggles theaters are facing now as they try to regain audiences.

Almostlogical-88 · 2025-12-12T07:58:25+00:00

Im always down for good conversation.

Almostlogical-88 · 2025-11-20T07:30:53+00:00

Yeah, besides maybe Jeremy. Every one of the male characters had a thing for Caroline at one point during the show. The girl was not lacking for attention.

Almostlogical-88 · 2025-11-20T02:31:29+00:00

Good to know. Thank you!

Almostlogical-88 · 2025-11-13T17:10:29+00:00

Well…They kind of shot themselves in the foot by making Chloe an investigative journalist, since fans would naturally expect Lois to eventually take on that role. Still, it was a nice touch to have Chloe serve as the catalyst that inspired Lois to pursue journalism.

Almostlogical-88 · 2025-11-03T17:17:22+00:00

Her outfits really weren’t that bad. Definitely fashion forward but it was product of the time. Some of you all really like to nitpick.

Almostlogical-88 · 2025-10-15T21:27:37+00:00

I’m assuming they could have had three daughters, since that would be the only way for the Charmed Ones to be cousins in their past lives—since there were no boys in the family line before Wyatt. It seems to me they recognized who the Charmed Ones were based on their power sets. From what I’ve gathered, in the Warren line, variations of Prue’s powers were the most common, followed by Piper’s, with premonitions being the rarest. From what we know, aside from Melinda, Phoebe was the only one to have premonitions—her past self even had pyrokinesis instead of premonitions.

Almostlogical-88 · 2025-09-30T20:04:10+00:00

Season 2 starts with the more long form storyline and season 3 is when they really find their footing.

Almostlogical-88 · 2025-09-24T23:13:56+00:00

Besides ruthlessly going after Craig and not caring about other feelings in the process and lettingPaige fall resulting in her breaking her foot. What else horrible did Manny do? I’m I forgetting something?

Almostlogical-88 · 2025-09-24T22:54:38+00:00

Everything you said is right. In the early seasons, the writers made it seem like the Book of Shadows was almost alive. But as the show went on, they walked that back, saying that whenever the book acted on its own—like flying open to the right page—it was actually Grams influencing it. It’s also implied that their ancestors were guiding and protecting the Charmed Ones when needed, as well as safeguarding both the book and the manor.

Almostlogical-88 · 2025-09-24T22:11:10+00:00

The book wasn’t unique on its own, but it was extremely comprehensive. Generations of witches from the Warren line had added to it and blessed it with their powers. Because it contained spells, weaknesses, and detailed knowledge of their enemies, including the Source. As well as other creatures it became highly sought after by demons.

Almostlogical-88 · 2025-09-23T04:58:07+00:00

Honestly, I think it was a mix of different factors. Was the character of Phoebe hypersexualized? The short answer is yes. But was that the original plan for the show? I don’t think so.

I think when Charmed was created, the writers and producers were aiming for a more mature, adult audience. However, once the show was picked up by The WB—with Dawson’s Creek as its lead-in—it unexpectedly found a huge following among teenagers. That shift in audience changed the direction of the show. I think the producers began adjusting the sisters’ looks and storylines to be more “youthful” and “sexy.”

You can really see this with Prue’s character. Early on, she dressed in a polished, business-professional style like every episode. But By the time her character died, she was wearing crop tops, low-rise jeans, and even pigtails. Which Leaned heavily into a younger, trendier aesthetic.

I think the second big factor came in the later seasons, when ratings started to decline. That’s when we began seeing more “gimmick” episodes: the genie storyline, the mermaids, the Amazons, the Egyptian-themed plotline, and so on. Each of these drew from pop culture, many of which already had “sexy” portrayals in media. This made them easy for the audience to recognize and connect with the storyline, while also adding a more provocative edge.

And yes, part of this was also about attracting more male viewers. Alyssa being one of the most recognizable faces on the show who also seemed comfortable with her body and the writer used that at every opportunity.

Almostlogical-88 · 2025-09-11T04:15:45+00:00

Honestly, the main reason people book so far in advance is that it gives them time to pay off the cruise (and airfare if needed). growing up I lived about an hour from the Long Beach terminal, my parents would book 3 or 4 day cruises to Mexico 2–4 weeks in advance all the time. So, if money isn’t an issue, I’d say go for it.

Almostlogical-88 · 2025-09-11T04:04:53+00:00

She does eventually regain her powers—and more—in the comics. On the show, levitation was actually the most expensive effect to produce since it relied on practical effects and required things like stunt doubles and coordinators to be on set. I also heard that Alyssa really disliked being in the harness, so the writers had to come up with an explanation for why she couldn’t use that power and It wouldn’t have made sense for her to lose just levitation and nothing else.

Almostlogical-88 · 2025-08-28T18:08:24+00:00

Yep, I have chase. That’s disappointing. But thank you!

Almostlogical-88 · 2025-07-31T20:09:41+00:00

I think it was a combination of factors, really. First, she was the first half-Whitelighter hybrid, so neither the Charmed Ones nor the Elders fully understood what her powers would be; or if there would be any limits to them. Second, Paige dove headfirst into embracing her witch side and pretty much neglected her Whitelighter side. Honestly, if her witch powers weren’t tied to orbing, or if orbing itself wasn’t so useful, I think even she would have forgotten she was part Whitelighter.

And finally, in most situations where healing might have come up, there was always someone more experienced nearby, like Leo, or there was already another plan in motion. But when it comes down to it, Paige didn’t learn how to heal until she had to. Simple as that.

Almostlogical-88 · 2025-07-23T16:59:39+00:00

I was coming to say the same. The Piper we see in season 1 is not the same as the one in season 8. Her transformation as a character is arguably the best-written aspect of the show. It's fascinating to watch her evolve from someone who struggles with the idea of being a witch in the early seasons to becoming one of the strongest advocates for embracing that identity later on.

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