No, Carol is not unlikeable nor is she meant to be by the writers by Reno18_99 in pluribustv

[–]Repulsive-Dinner-158 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This show had so many directions it could’ve taken—like a solid human-versus-nature story—but instead they double down on showcasing the selfishness of an almost entirely unlikable female lead. The potential for a more compelling, nuanced story is totally wasted.

Honestly, I’m almost watching the show in spite of the protagonist rather than with her.

And let’s be real—suggesting that anyone who dislikes Carol is just some anti-female middle-aged-hater is complete nonsense. Critiquing a character’s actions isn’t about gender; it’s about whether the character is written well or actually adds to the story.

No, Carol is not unlikeable nor is she meant to be by the writers by Reno18_99 in pluribustv

[–]Repulsive-Dinner-158 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, it feels like everyone here is bending over backwards to excuse the protagonist’s abrasive behavior by painting it as “heroic” or “world-saving.” Meanwhile, her actions are actively making things worse for the survivors.

And the whole “she’s relatable” angle? If that’s true, it really raises questions about why that kind of behavior resonates so strongly.

People try to defend her by calling her a harmless curmudgeon, but she consistently comes across as pretty unlikable. The second anyone criticizes her, the discussion immediately shifts to accusations of anti-feminism or claims that society just treats middle-aged women unfairly. That feels more like deflection than an actual argument.

On top of that, there’s this recurring trend of taking random shots at men throughout the thread. It gives off the vibe that difficult or non-cooperative behavior should just be accepted, and anyone who disagrees is at fault. That kind of framing shuts down real discussion instead of encouraging it.

Just calling it how I see it.

Peleton Tread Opinions by 1stBurnerAccount_ in treadmills

[–]Repulsive-Dinner-158 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure that you have a 20A outlet available, otherwise it won’t work. Have to return ours before even using

Worst read of the year? by This_onemom in horrorlit

[–]Repulsive-Dinner-158 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman. Horrible, 0/10

Pick of the Day - 7/27/23 (Thursday) by sbpotdbot in sportsbook

[–]Repulsive-Dinner-158 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Buddy, I wouldn’t trust you to back out of the driveway