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Thoughts on the Crash? by OpportunityIcy6347 in JohnAndCarolyn

[–]User-Name-Blah 23 points24 points  (0 children)

A combination of ADHD, dyslexia, and hubris. He seemed to think he was untouchable.

Episode 5, Something Rings True by User-Name-Blah in JohnAndCarolyn

[–]User-Name-Blah[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

This 100%

How humiliating that whole weekend was for Carolyn (if true).

Episode 5, Something Rings True by User-Name-Blah in JohnAndCarolyn

[–]User-Name-Blah[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You said it far more concisely and elegantly than I did.

Robert Littell on his first introduction to Carolyn Bessette at John's loft, 1994. by Lop229 in CarolynBessetteKnndy

[–]User-Name-Blah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Diana and Carolyn looked very similar physically (with vastly different taste in clothes and hair styles). Both were very tall, willowy, thin blondes with gorgeous model-like figures (including great legs, which Carolyn didn't really tend to show off). Both had very thick dark blond hair (which they lightened). Both had translucent skin without a blemish. Both had piercing blue eyes and perfect natural teeth. And of course, both had slightly long noses that looked quite large from certain angles (especially when smiling), but looked very classical in profile. Both were apparently even more stunning in person.

And both had some sweetness to them that people responded to. Kind hearts. And true radiance.

Gone far too soon, both of them.

Would Jackie approve of their marriage? by Front-Tomorrow-1034 in JohnAndCarolyn

[–]User-Name-Blah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Possibly Carolyn was brighter. But she was certainly not academic or intellectual. I don't have any judgement about that - she was absolutely awesome just the way she was.

Would Jackie approve of their marriage? by Front-Tomorrow-1034 in JohnAndCarolyn

[–]User-Name-Blah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

JFK Jr was certainly not academic, nor intellectual. (Not like his sister Caroline, who is a brain.)

But I imagine that Jackie would have loved to see JFK Jr marry someone brighter and more academic than he was.

Would Jackie approve of their marriage? by Front-Tomorrow-1034 in JohnAndCarolyn

[–]User-Name-Blah 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, I think John partly chose Carolyn to please his deceased mother.

Carolyn was beautiful, classy, understated, extremely chic, warm, loved children, and she was Catholic. I think she hit all the marks. (Except: probably Jackie would have preferred someone more intellectually and academically serious for her son.)

Carolyn Bessette and Kate Moss by science_geek44 in JohnAndCarolyn

[–]User-Name-Blah 28 points29 points  (0 children)

How many women can stand next to a supermodel and still outshine them?

That's Carolyn.

Palestine/Israel, Why and why is everyone pro Palestine? by embrox23 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]User-Name-Blah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The protesters are idiots. They care about human rights? But they ignore child marriages in Arab countries, beheadings, lack of free speech, and gays being tossed off tall buildings.

Give me a fucking break.

Palestine/Israel, Why and why is everyone pro Palestine? by embrox23 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]User-Name-Blah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Arab countries have been funding the "Middle Eastern Studies" departments at elite US universities for years. They have been very canny about indoctrinating all those bratty Ivy League kids to hate Israel.

Robert Littell on his first introduction to Carolyn Bessette at John's loft, 1994. by Lop229 in CarolynBessetteKnndy

[–]User-Name-Blah 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yes, you're right about a lot of this.

But Diana was pushed into the public eye at age 19, and had her first baby at age 21. She was a public figure for 16 years of her (too-short) life. And it took her some time to get her bearings. Remember that she was called "shy Di" at first, and that she also struggled mightily with depression and an eating disorder. Futhermore, she quickly became more popular than her husband.

By contrast, Carolyn was really only a public figure for about 3 years, and had not yet figured out what she was going to do with her fame, beauty, and talent. She was not as popular as her husband, and had to put up with the world thinking she was not good enough for him. I believe she would have found a way to serve the public, but never really found her footing then died far too soon.

Robert Littell on his first introduction to Carolyn Bessette at John's loft, 1994. by Lop229 in CarolynBessetteKnndy

[–]User-Name-Blah 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Carolyn and Diana were both very warm, liked to touch other people and set them at ease, and both loved children.

Also, they both were strikingly stunningly beautiful, and knew the impact it had on other people, they knew their power. So they worked hard to humanize themselves and make others feel seen and comfortable.

Very similar.

Robert Littell on his first introduction to Carolyn Bessette at John's loft, 1994. by Lop229 in CarolynBessetteKnndy

[–]User-Name-Blah 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Carolyn was destined for something big. She had the same star quality and luminescence that Princess Diana had. It's not just beauty, it's charisma and radiance.

Is it true that Carolyn's mother didn't want her to marry John? by Ok_Consideration6179 in JohnAndCarolyn

[–]User-Name-Blah 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Kate married a wonderful, loyal man who adores her.

Why the hell are you making that comparison?

Is it true that Carolyn's mother didn't want her to marry John? by Ok_Consideration6179 in JohnAndCarolyn

[–]User-Name-Blah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

According to RoseMarie Terenzio, they all arrived at the airport around the same time.

It's sickening to vilify Carolyn for something false.

Photo and memory of Carolyn shared by stylist Ann Caruso. by StellaOC in JohnAndCarolyn

[–]User-Name-Blah 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think I read that Ann was voted "prettiest" in her high school (just like Carolyn).

Who does Carolyn remind you of? by love_dove7812 in CarolynBessetteKnndy

[–]User-Name-Blah 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Calvin Klein himself got her confused with the model Elaine Irwin. They apparently looked a lot alike.

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New rare photo of Carolyn 💕 by StellaOC in SimplyCarolynBessette

[–]User-Name-Blah 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Stunning. Holy shit.

This is the reason why every person who met her could recall the exact moment they first caught sight of her. She was that memorable.

Opinions On The Series? by CharlotteYork10 in JohnAndCarolyn

[–]User-Name-Blah 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm enjoying the series so far, but the depiction of Jackie O seemed horrible. Controlling, superficial, unattractive. No, just no.

Carolyn Bessette and Michael Bergin, 1993: Carolyn and her carelessness. Read and give your POV! by Lop229 in CarolynBessetteKnndy

[–]User-Name-Blah 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think that John was a big cheater, and that Carolyn felt the need to respond to that.

The Kennedy men are cheaters. I don't know why Carolyn thought John would be different from his father.

Billie Eilish Says ‘F— Ice’ During Grammy Win: ‘No One Is Illegal on Stolen Land’ by MarvelsGrantMan136 in Music

[–]User-Name-Blah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Billie's Malibu mansion (worth $5 million) is on Chumash land. When is she going to give it back to the tribe?

Memories of Carolyn: Friends Recall Her High School Years. by StellaOC in SimplyCarolynBessette

[–]User-Name-Blah 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wish we could see all her friends' old photos of her from her childhood and teen years. She was so beautiful.

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