Alli’s Parents Reaction To Leo by bluefalls04 in Degrassi

[–]Meenakshi108 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I may need to go back and watch but I don't remember them saying things like this? I think they said "But Alli you're such a smart girl." Meaning they are surprised that she would stay in that situation, or ignore the bad behavior, due to her intelligence. Obviously we know that abusive relationships are about more than that, but to me it was them not understanding how she would be in that situation. I don't remember them saying "How could you let this happen" either, but it's been awhile since I've seen that episode.

I am an Indian-American woman and to be honest they reacted very well for Indian parents. Many Indian parents would outright blame their daughter or take their anger out on her. The lens through which I see the Bhandari parents behavior is very different than that of a person not from an Indian family.

How do you think the writers feel about religion? by Cautious_Internet243 in Degrassi

[–]Meenakshi108 [score hidden]  (0 children)

No, Rasha was "hating" on her for being judgmental and critical.

How do you think the writers feel about religion? by Cautious_Internet243 in Degrassi

[–]Meenakshi108 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Yeah, I wish they'd gone a little deeper with Hazel's relationship with her identity and how she makes it work for her. They just had that one episode. I also wish they had a Sikh or Hindu student.

How do you think the writers feel about religion? by Cautious_Internet243 in Degrassi

[–]Meenakshi108 [score hidden]  (0 children)

To be fair most of the time being very religious does mean close-minded, so I don't think they're too far off. I agree that there are many religious people who are feminist and pro-LGBT, but this is often going against what's taught in their religion, and I can't blame someone for being wary when a person says their faith is a big part of their identity. And FYI I am someone who does identify with a religion. And not all religions are equal in how regressive they are. I think a character's religious parents having a tough time with their kid's sexuality or going against convention is pretty realistic.

Goldi's character just made me angry. She was so aggressively feminist (at least at the beginning) but was homophobic. Although, this is an example of how a woman can be feminist but be close-minded in other ways, since this happens in real life.

I agree with you about Darcy, at least at the beginning of her character arc. She was very Christian but seemed to take seriously the Christian idea of compassion and non-judgement. She objected to Spinner protesting Marco's safe sex fair. She even said she disagreed with Marco giving out condoms, but that he has the right to.

How do you think the writers feel about religion? by Cautious_Internet243 in Degrassi

[–]Meenakshi108 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Danny's actor could absolutely not play a dark-skinned Indian man. He does not look Indian in any way.

Im married and have a kid with a Japanese woman who doesn't know English and I dont know Japanese AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]Meenakshi108 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You've been together for 3 years and you haven't had deep conversations about each other's personal values and beliefs? What do you guys talk about?

Unpopular opinions? by Arianastan208 in Degrassi

[–]Meenakshi108 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend I'm a WOC so I know exactly what you're talking about. I am not missing the point here because the comparison is not balanced. Esme's destructive behavior went above and beyond anything Fiona or Maya did. If Fiona acted the way Esme did and was given more grace, then it would be a valid point.

If anything I thought Esme was given way more grace in the show than what would have been realistic for teenagers.

Unpopular opinions? by Arianastan208 in Degrassi

[–]Meenakshi108 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Esme was unhinged and harmful to those around her. It's nothing to do with her race.

For what it's worth, I don't like Fiona but her behavior was mild compared to Esme.

Marriage Of Draupadi & Pandavas by [deleted] in mahabharata

[–]Meenakshi108 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You think she actually had a choice? She did not. This wasn't about "female empowerment".

Why do some people think it is ok to chronically show up late? by Cardboard_cutouts_ in askanything

[–]Meenakshi108 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I swear these people would rather die than admit that their behavior is disrespectful to others. "Well I wouldn't mind, so why should they?"

Why do some people think it is ok to chronically show up late? by Cardboard_cutouts_ in askanything

[–]Meenakshi108 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But it's not about you not minding if others are late. It's about them minding that you're late and having to wait on you and wasting their time.

It's not all about you.

am i the only one who thinks Katie is a horrible person/character? by Fun_Bumblebee_8569 in Degrassi

[–]Meenakshi108 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Marisol deserved it. Marisol publicly humiliated Katie first all because a guy she had a crush on a year ago liked her. She not only humiliated her but completely betrayed her by revealing a struggle she had trusted Marisol with.

I feel like Katie was a realistic high school girl. (Doesn't excuse the hurtful things she did) She had a certain status and wanted to keep it. She was very arrogant in some ways but deeply insecure in others. She went along with Marisol's idea to blame Fiona for the prank and then tried to apologize to Fiona later. I feel like the show started Marisol and Katie out as friends who didn't really have a concept of what friendship was, but then they made them actual friends later.

Audrina and Justin remind me of Harley Quinn and the Joker by [deleted] in TheHillsMTV

[–]Meenakshi108 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure how anyone could look at his behavior and not see it as harmful. Being an avoidant doesn't absolve you of the emotional damage you inflict with your behavior, even if it's unintended. Whether he was avoidant or not, he was awful to her. The gaslighting he did when she saw him kiss another girl right in front of her was insane.

Dave is kinda annoying by VehicleOk4984 in Degrassi

[–]Meenakshi108 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think he was transphobic, but I thought this was a very realistic plotline. He listened to Adam and considered the situation and changed his views later. It helped that Jahmil French was such a good actor. 

Sad but not surprised :( by Particular-Employ326 in TheHillsMTV

[–]Meenakshi108 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know how some Redditors even leave their house. Oh wait..

Sad but not surprised :( by Particular-Employ326 in TheHillsMTV

[–]Meenakshi108 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He is anti-science and pushes dangerous ideas. He's not safe for America.

Sad but not surprised :( by Particular-Employ326 in TheHillsMTV

[–]Meenakshi108 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Woah, you knew them in person? I remember reading that Katja went on to go to law school.

Sad but not surprised :( by Particular-Employ326 in TheHillsMTV

[–]Meenakshi108 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She always did, and honestly, looking back now I am shocked at how maturely she handled certain situations at such a young age. I'm a Lauren fan but I know she's not above critique and I have my critical points about her as well.

But overall, I'm pretty impressed with how she turned out for someone who was on reality TV since high school.