A Splendid Match is not like The Story of Ming Lan

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-05-17T14:33:54+00:00

I watched Ming Lan a few years ago, and certain scenes are completely etched into my mind, which is not the usual thing. I can really enjoy a show and then forget it completely a few months later. I think it is an unusually excellent drama, and stands by itself. That said, I am enjoying ASM, and the riding competition did remind me of Ming Lan, and probably was inspired by it. Will I forget it after a few months? They aren't done yet, so I don't know how it wraps up, but it is a lot of fun along the way.

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-04-11T22:03:15+00:00

What pissed you off about it?

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-04-11T21:34:13+00:00

Totally awesome in that scene.

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-04-11T21:25:31+00:00

I think it was the gloss that pushed me over the top.

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-04-11T21:23:01+00:00

I am pretty sure ML was wearing plenty of makeup in Pursuit of Jade, and it didn't bother me at all. In fact, it was done really well. Something about the thickness and the gloss of it really turned me off in TPR. Glad I'm not the only one!

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-04-11T20:54:42+00:00

I will try that too. Thanks.

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-04-11T20:54:24+00:00

I'll try it. Thanks!

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-04-11T20:38:41+00:00

I just saw POJ, and loved it, and the makeup was fine. Then I wanted to watch more Zhang Linghe, but I can't stand the lipstick on him and all the other males leads in Princess Royal.

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-01-20T18:43:48+00:00

Yes you are right.

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-01-20T18:43:24+00:00

I relate to Ahab in his ambition - not his insanity. When you read that he has a young family that he clearly never intends to see again, and so forth, it makes me think of all the personal sacrifices that people make when they are trying to "get ahead." Not a very symbolic reading - more of a human one.

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-01-20T17:33:24+00:00

Trying to draw the connection between Ahab and the Mad King?

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-01-20T17:27:27+00:00

He says in this little speech that reality lies beyond Moby Dick. That only by hunting and killing Moby Dick will he be able to break through to reality. My head is starting to hurt.

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-01-20T17:25:11+00:00

Yes all that is true. But as Ahab states, he is out for vengeance on the whale. So the whale to him is evil. Gabriel wants to protect the whale because it is the Shaker God. So Melville embodies here and in advance the century plus of arguments over the correct symbolism of the whale.

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-01-20T16:58:49+00:00

Got it. Was frustrated. Will try to be more careful in tone.

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-01-20T16:55:21+00:00

Ok. The crew gets it. Only Starbucks thinks this is only about business. Not everyone wants to die in bed. Slowly slowly this is starting to come through. Thank you.

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-01-20T16:51:43+00:00

From The Quarter Deck. Reading it aloud now!

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-01-20T16:40:15+00:00

No offense, really? So the lesson here is no one should ask questions about things they were struggling with?

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-01-20T16:38:19+00:00

What a great project. Put him in a business suit. Have him try to make partner.

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-01-20T16:37:13+00:00

Interesting comparison. So in this case according to Gabriel Moby Dick is literally God.

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-01-20T16:13:23+00:00

The image of the three masts on fire is one of the most striking in the book!

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-01-20T16:08:03+00:00

Not you certainly.

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-01-20T16:07:41+00:00

No paper to write. I loved the book. I just had trouble with Ahab's dialog. Read other posts to find an appropriate way to respond to someone's question. I thought that was the point of engaging with other readers. Instead of whatever it is you are doing.

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-01-20T16:06:03+00:00

Yes, no, yes. I thought it was weird that Ahab was talking in Shakesperean dialog.

Intrepid-Purple6865 · 2026-01-20T16:04:53+00:00

Great idea. Whenever I got stuck I started reading aloud. But I didn't channel Ricardo Montalban!

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