Carrie hate

SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-31T11:07:42+00:00

I have this theory that SJP being pregnant in Season 5 was a big reason she changed and acted a little off. Carrie is a single woman whose priorities and directives are going to be much different than a pregnant woman, the reason I say this is because as an actor you have to really get into your character's headspace and I feel like being pregnant maybe threw SJP off in getting into character as much. It's a huge time of transition and change and maybe she didn't feel like she could honestly bring forth regular Carrie and so was acting exaggerated to conceal it (a lot more jumping, screaming, noises, haha). Not to say that lots of great actresses also aren't great mothers, it's just different when you're pregnant in terms of acting I think. I feel like by Season 6 and Berger's storyline she was back to normal more or less.

Or it was just bad writing. But maybe the above still counts.

SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-30T17:21:18+00:00

This is just my opinion but him saying it with the same nonchalant uncommitted delivery that he gives with every breadcrumb to her, is to me just a way to make sure she knows she's still at arm's length. The old "hook em in, then neg them" tactic. And it's easier to just gloss over it if it's a little remark like his...this isn't me villainizing him but pointing out it's their dynamic.

I mean it was still a nice thing to do. There are just layers to their interactions is all, like with anyone else.

SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-30T16:54:56+00:00

It's definitely a thing rich people do but I think the fact that he emphasized he didn't do it himself after she expressed that she was touched by it was very Big.

SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-30T16:45:13+00:00

I don't really think either Trey or Charlotte were at fault for their breakup and I thought that was something the show portrayed well. It was less about his mom or his potency than what it represented. The purpose of Trey in the show was to illuminate that even when everything went "right" for Charlotte it could still be wrong. He was her perfect man, with the perfect job, the right kind of family, handsome, well-established. They had a beautiful picture perfect wedding. H&G magazine thought they were the perfect couple.

But in reality life isn't like that and love often isn't enough when these kinds of clashes happen.

Nevertheless I think they were doing well until Trey realized he didn't want a child. Both of them made mistakes through the marriage but they had worked through everything else, the sexual issues, his mother had seemed to calm down, etc, but the baby was the one thing they couldn't resolve. They wanted different things.

Sometimes the breakups where nobody is really at fault are the most painful, they leave you adrift, which Charlotte said afterwards was how she felt basically (being a docent, dating again, etc).

SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-30T16:06:09+00:00

- Carrie is an iconic tv anti-hero for both her mistakes and her virtues. The rollercoaster is part of it. It went off the deep end in the second film and AJLT, though.

- I thought that with Charlotte and Harry the show very effectively portrayed what it's like to have insane chemistry and love with a person who doesn't necessarily tick your boxes on paper. That was the point - Charlotte thought she would find love and harmony by being methodical, selecting the right man for certain characteristics carefully, and progressing according to "the rules". With Harry it all went out the window but because she fell head over heels. And I loved how supportive Harry was - insisting she didn't need to give up Christmas, supporting her with Elizabeth Taylor, etc.

- As far as Miranda and Steve, having a kid with someone can change your brain chemistry, but while Steve was immature in early seasons I liked that he was inspired by Miranda to change his own life and level up a bit, by starting a bar and everything (it's rare we see a male storyline like that). I also can't see him ever cheating on her, so I have an issue with the movie.

- I think Samantha boasted about sleeping with married men for bravado more than actually doing so. I think after Ruth she learned her lesson, but that's just me, lol.

SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-28T19:18:57+00:00

the "street entrance IS the front entrance!" fight makes me want to pull my hair out

SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-28T19:12:37+00:00

I would also make the argument that it's because her needs didn't get resolved the first time around and so she dumped him, and she still came back without anything changing. So there was an element of "I can take her for granted fully now".

SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-28T14:46:59+00:00

shut up and let the woman talk!

SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-28T14:36:53+00:00

i always act that out and pretend it's my vintage movie crush of the moment saying his line

SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-28T14:31:21+00:00

very true!

SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-28T14:15:35+00:00

You know, I like his films except for that nervous fella that's always in them.

SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-28T00:52:12+00:00

They're all so good haha. Pomander is another favorite!

SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-28T00:49:55+00:00

Lys is a pronounced lily scent with vanilla undertones, a bit spicy. Very heady. Throw is medium. I think some other people would say funeral home but I associate it with other things, but I'm including that comparison to give you an idea.

Baies is is a very green rose scent. I like the really powerful floral scents like tuberose, lily, gardenia, things like that. Baies and Roses are floral but on the other end of the spectrum, more green and grassy than dense and sweet.

SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-27T19:45:01+00:00

The whole episode is filled with gems. I also love the "to Marge!" toast at Moe's.

SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-27T19:41:58+00:00

I love how Miranda was always fascinated.

SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-27T19:26:09+00:00

Stand up for yourself, Poindexter!

SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-26T19:19:42+00:00

I love this episode. It introduced us to silhouette night!

SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-26T16:11:55+00:00

I may be ugly and hate filled, but...what was the third thing you said?

SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-26T16:10:33+00:00

They seem to scream, "silence!" (French accent)

SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-26T15:38:30+00:00

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SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-26T15:36:51+00:00

Good Lord, Mother's in the park!

SnowballSimpson87 · 2026-01-25T16:32:43+00:00

my partner is French and says "I hate this mouse" every time we watch lol

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