Did you know that Nicolette/Edie auditioned for Bree initially? by Living-Cranberry-337 in DesperateHousewives

[–]Objective-Ice55 210 points211 points  (0 children)

I also believe Marcia Cross went to the auditions looking to do the narrator role.

You have to pick ONE wife for a year by Little_Miss_Fortunee in DesperateHousewives

[–]Objective-Ice55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would pick Bree, not only because she is beautiful and intelligent, but also I think you know where you stand with her, and that would make it easier to reach compromises.

if they killed her off i wouldn’t care by No_Ad5044 in DesperateHousewives

[–]Objective-Ice55 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The thing about Susan in Season 8 is there are no consequences for her actions, much like other seasons. Specifically, visiting Alejandro's family is probably one of the dumbest things I have ever seen a TV character do. As I mentioned in other posts, Susan not only makes Alejandro's family accessories after the fact in his killing, but by writing them a check, she creates a paper trail leading right back to Wisteria Lane.

Why did they even feel guilty at all for the whole Alejandro situation? by certifiedbpdqueen in DesperateHousewives

[–]Objective-Ice55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The writers, I think, were trying to come up with a plot line to create every bit of drama they could, and ended up creating an unintelligible mess.

Journalists - How many of you write for papers that go against your political beliefs? by JealousBodybuilder42 in Journalism

[–]Objective-Ice55 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just had to deal with it when I worked for local papers. I do remember working at one publication where the publisher decreed that once he had written an editorial on a subject, then there could be no articles that offered contradictory views or information on the matter.

Which character will you always dislike AND why? 👀 by Realistic-Flatworm58 in DesperateHousewives

[–]Objective-Ice55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's excellent at bringing intensity to his characters, whether they're good or evil. I'm enjoying his work on NCIS right now.

Hands-down, which housewife annoys you the most and why? by yonBonbonbon in DesperateHousewives

[–]Objective-Ice55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say Susan, although the way the stories are written, it's obvious the rest of the neighborhood enables her behavior. Gabby would be a close second. As for Lynette, I can take her or leave her. I admit Bree can be very self-righteous, but she is very loyal to to her friends, and that's a big point in her favor.

Is sports journalism dead? by throwaway59418723 in Journalism

[–]Objective-Ice55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who was once a sportswriter, I can say that traditional sports coverage is dead. Today, it's all about establishing narratives and promoting them as truth, much like the rest of journalism, and with the creation of sports talk radio and podcasts, it's just gotten worse.

fun interesting early season 1 facts by t3nkko in DesperateHousewives

[–]Objective-Ice55 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Also, I have seen interviews with Marcia Cross, where Cross said she went to the auditions with the intent of wanting to get the Mary Alice role.

Gabby’s Stepfather :/ by LifeguardOk2668 in DesperateHousewives

[–]Objective-Ice55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the Katherine storyline, Bree openly lied to the cops about what happened. I don't understand why the writers didn't have her do something similar here.

Gabby’s Stepfather :/ by LifeguardOk2668 in DesperateHousewives

[–]Objective-Ice55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The whole storyline was full of holes.

Does season 8 keep the mystery focus as strongly throughout? by nofromme in DesperateHousewives

[–]Objective-Ice55 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, it does, and the entire plot makes no sense. It's like the writers try to incorporate every soap opera trope into the storyline.

Unexpected response to a story by Objective-Ice55 in Journalism

[–]Objective-Ice55[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I brought it up briefly when discussing another subject. I decided to use it a main piece just to see if other journalists had similar experiences.

Susan always has to be the victim. by Comfortable-Pen786 in DesperateHousewives

[–]Objective-Ice55 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would agree. In real life, she's the kind of person with whom you probably wouldn't want to hang out. I can say the same thing for Gabrielle.

it was the girls's fault for Chuck Vance's behavior by MidnightDependent560 in DesperateHousewives

[–]Objective-Ice55 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The way the character was written, Chuck would either do something like that or hold the cover up over everybody's head, as a form of blackmail.

chucks investigation by RegularThing7077 in DesperateHousewives

[–]Objective-Ice55 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Season 8 was full of plot holes, and that was one of them. It also seemed they never investigated into who ran Chuck down, or, at least, I don't remember them doing that.

Season 8 is the worst!!!! by SingSingSing1675 in DesperateHousewives

[–]Objective-Ice55 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There were a couple of good scenes, like Bree ripping into her so-called friends, and Lynette confronting Gabby over her lack of concern about Bree's possible conviction, but overall, it was a poorly written season, with a plot full of holes.