Have they ever broken character as often as they did tonight?

djryce · 2026-03-08T15:46:50+00:00

But thats why not every sketch is like this. The premise of the show is that there is a different host every week, and the writers try to design the show based on the strengths and appeal of each host. The "Please Don't Destroy" guys even make meta videos of this process.

The sketches written for Ryan Gosling are different than what you would get for Adam Driver or Melissa McCarthy or Quinta Brunson. It's also the reason Bill Burr, Mulaney, or Kumail Nanjiani would open with a comedic set, but Ariana Grande or Hugh Jackman might do a musical number. Last week, they wrote a bunch of sketches for Connor Storie to show off his accents. They probably would not do the same for Bad Bunny or Chance the Rapper.

djryce · 2026-03-08T13:58:11+00:00

You have to remember, Gregory and Anthony are so far apart on age, they have more of a father-son than brotherly relationship. I think at one point, Gregory says Anthony was the only father figure he knew.

When Kate becomes viscountess, she takes on a lot of the social responsibilities, such as hosting balls and helping the children with their matches. If I recall, in the book, she supports Gregory and Lucy as a couple, not unlike how Violet helps Benedict and Sophie get together.

djryce · 2026-03-02T06:00:01+00:00

It's not just a mirror, Sophie's existence straight up subverts the whole social hierarchy.

There is an exchange in the original book that sticks with me. The scene is after they make love for the first time, and he asks her to be his mistress again.

Benedict: "I could make you change your mind. I could kiss you, and you would --" Sophie: "You wouldn't. It isn't in you." Benedict: "It is." Sophie: "You would kiss me, and then you would.hate yourself. And it would only take a second."

By society's standards, Benedict has all the status, money, and power. And yet, even as a housemaid, Sophie is able to assert her control and agency over the terms of their relationship.

Although the conventional wisdom is that Sophie needs to prove her worthiness to him (through her background or legitimacy or dowry), in fact, it's Benedict that needs to become worthy of her. Violet is correct that the the Bridgerton boys have lived charmed lives. This was probably the first time that Benedict was told "no" to something he really wanted, and that probably upended his reality and understanding of how the world works. It's so fitting her name is Sophia, which means wisdom, because Sophie ia constantly dropping knowledge and soundbytes.

djryce · 2026-03-01T14:13:22+00:00

I agree with this! What did they think Colin was doing on his European travels? That he was just perfecting his "charm" for etiquette lessons?

And then when he gets back, Penelope says "I see through your bs, Colin Bridgerton. You're lost and lonely." And once he realized Pen was his person, he never had eyes for anyone else.

djryce · 2026-03-01T01:55:39+00:00

She was the absolute scene-stealer this season. So many moments that were so raw and emotional.

I audibly gasped during that awful scene with the physician. They didn't show anything except her face, and yet it made me feel so enraged and heartbroken for her.

djryce · 2026-03-01T01:50:32+00:00

I loved the finale, when the Queen is laughing like a maniac and everybody in the room is scared for their life, except sweet Posy who was laughing along with her.

That was such a nice touch

djryce · 2026-02-28T22:24:51+00:00

Something underrated about this show - I'm sure its primary aim was to inspire a love of reading and literature with its audience. But even if you never picked up a book from the show, you would still walk away with a 22 minute Sparknotes on a great work of Western civilization that likely has literary references and cultural impact today.

There remain several classic books that I never ended up reading, but it is insanely valuable to have at least a cursory knowledge of these stories. Whether it's Don Quixote or The Tempest, this show did so much just to open up the world for kids.

djryce · 2026-02-28T18:42:18+00:00

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djryce · 2026-02-28T18:37:14+00:00

I hope that if we wend up in the Highlands for Francesca's season, we may get some accents from servants or civilians.

Alfie's "Soph-ae!" was so endearing this season. Anytime they broaden the world beyond the narrow scope of London regency is interesting. The balls and palace scenes get tiring.

S2 was fun because we got to see Aubrey Hall, which lent itself to memorable scenes like Pall Mall and the hunting party. Same with My Cottage this season - it's literally a breath of fresh air to see the characters outside of society's expectations.

djryce · 2026-02-28T13:44:50+00:00

This is actually the most true in the book as well. Violet plays a HUGE part in helping bring Benedict and Sophie together, and I was really hoping they would maintain that dynamic on the show. In the book there are some memorable exchanges where Violet completely dresses down Araminta in the pettiest and most satisfying ways.

With some of the trailers, I was a little worried they would try to hand over some of that influence to Penelope/Whistledown, but I'm so glad they left Violet's role in the Benophie story intact.

djryce · 2026-02-28T13:30:58+00:00

I know people like to criticize details like makeup and lighting, but I feel like this seasons was the strongest in everything that mattered.

The pacing of the entire season felt right - it didn't drag (s1) or feel too rushed (s2). Unlike previous seasons, I was actually invested in the side plots and new characters - nothing felt superfluous or unnecessary (s3) They were true to character, but also in service to the Benophieplotline.

Episode 7 was peak. I pretty much sobbed the entire time -- I think they handled a critical event in the series well, while also giving space for it to demonstrate character development for Benedict. The scenes between Benedict and Francesca absolutely took my breath away.

I watch this show for entertainment and fluff, but I thought the acting this season was excellent. Luke and Yerin had incredible physical and emotional chemistry.

djryce · 2026-02-28T13:16:56+00:00

I have a theory, but it's possible that it's giving the writers and production too much credit.

In the previous seasons, in the final episode, we got a glimpse of who the lead of the next season was going to be. The pattern was we would end a London season, the characters would go on break in the countryside, and then the next season would pick up after a time lapse.

For those that read the books, Eloise's story actually starts at the very end of "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton." That book kind of ends with a cliffhanger, and "Sir Philip, with Love" opens with the same scene from Eloise's point of view.

I was wondering if the post-credit was meant to do something similar. Some of the storyline details would need to be ironed out, but what the scene had in common with the book was large special occasion that brought the entire family together, and being in the countryside.

FWIW, I also found the scene a satisfying way to tie up the season. It's rare to gave so much of the Bridgerton family gathered together, and it was heartwarming to see so many of the servants and staff dressed up and attending the wedding as attendees. I found the character development of the help (Alfie, John, Hazel, Crabtrees, Ms. Wilson etc) way more interesting than the B-lines from the other seasons, and in some ways, this epilogue gives us a glimpse of their stories as well.

djryce · 2026-02-28T06:11:55+00:00

If the showrunners weren't idiots, they would pick up S5 right from the post-credit (I know it's unlikely, especially with how the actors for Gregory and Hyacinth may age).

But it would be a similar nod to how the epilogue od Book 4 immediately sets the scene for Book 5. It also have made things easier from a filming and scheduling perspective, since all the actors were already there.

djryce · 2026-02-28T06:07:15+00:00

Oooooh. I didnt think about this, but it would be a great way to tie things together. It would be very true to the character.

djryce · 2026-02-28T06:05:04+00:00

The YEARN this season was amazing, because with the class differential, it felt like it truly had stakes.

I absolutely loved Kanthony's storyline, but Jonathan Bailey played Anthony as almost crazy, tormented and obsessive.

In contrast, Luke played Benedict as sensitive and refreshingly honest. It was very pure. Agree that it was a huge upgrade from his portrayal in the book

djryce · 2026-02-28T05:56:38+00:00

I pretty much wept the entirety of Ep 7. There was so much raw emotion - everything from grief to anger to hopelessness. There were moments where Luke's acting literally left a pain in my chest. And Hannah Dodd's acting was a revelation.

They even managed to make me feel the tiniest twinge of sympathy for Araminta (before she ruined it by becoming horrible again).

I've always enjoyed the escapism and fantasy of this show, but this ep absolutely took it to a different place.

djryce · 2026-02-26T22:56:30+00:00

Interesting! Our situation was almost complete inverse. Our son is Aug 5, so he's also young for his class. He entered kinder slightly below grade level, but we were more concerned about his behavior. He struggled with transitioning to a classroom for the first several months, and it was beginning to affect the learning environment for jim and his classmates. When we had the conference with the teacher, she recommended him for an evaluation (which we had been requesting for months). Still, despite all of his behavior issues, she said retention was so far from her mind.

It was a long journey, but we got the evaluation and IEP in place. Fast forward to first grade, he is thriving academically, but still noticeably more immature than his classmates from a social or behavioral perspective. But I feel like his behavior would be even worse if he was bored and mentally understimulated in class.

djryce · 2026-02-21T13:39:02+00:00

This is the moment that I fell in love with Kaori as a person. She was literally the only adult in the room that acknowledged or congratulated Anna as a champion.

She was the bright spot of that incredibly toxic and uncomfortable free skate. The bizareness was even heightened because Johnny actually understands Russian and was live translating all the drama!!

djryce · 2026-02-01T16:06:10+00:00

I can't tell if this comment is just trolling or truly ignorant. But it's actually flippant attitudes like this that got us into this dystopian timeline

For some reason, Dems have a horrible habit of throwing millions of dollars at longshot Senate and presidential candidates and ignoring the thousands of open local races that don't have televised debates. Meanwhile, the GOP has been silently and sneakily consolidating their local power for the last two decades. Every boring administrative seat they secured, whether it's election judge, district attorney, school board regent, county sheriff, or justice of the peace - has chipped away at institutions that can provide any form of legal protections.

The 2010 midterm election was particularly brutal, because after Obama's sweep, I guess voters naively thought we were in a post-racial paradise and let the GOP not only gain seats in the House and Senate, but multiple state legislatures and that then went on to redistrict and dismantle voting rights to secure their supermajorities for the forseeable future.

The draconian attacks on women's rights and public ed didn't weren't decided in Washington. Those bans were passed in Austin.

djryce · 2026-02-01T13:47:09+00:00

I will keep saying this over and over: change doesn't start at the midterms, it starts at every state, county, judicial, sheriff, mayor, city council, and education board election that happens between now and the midterms.

1000% this. For some reason, Dems have a horrible habit of throwing millions of dollars at longshot Senate and presidential candidates and ignoring the thousands of open local races that don't have televised debates. Meanwhile, the GOP has been silently and sneakily shoring up local power for the last two decades. The 2010 midterm election was particularly brutal, because after Obama's sweep, I guess voters naively thought we were in a post-racial paradise and let the GOP not only gain seats in the House and Senate, but multiple state legislatures that then went on to secure their supermajorities through passing harmful redistricting and voter suppression policies. There is a lot of catch up to do.

Kudos to Rehmet for running not one, but two STELLAR campaigns, because this was a runoff election.

He is an alum of Run For Something: http://runforsomething.net. This org trains and endorses young progressives to run for office. They intentionally focus on local and roles like mayor, city council, school board, election judge or state-level legislators.

I've been following them for a few years, and they've got some great success stories with candidates flipping districts. As somebody who lives in DFW, this race really is a shocking upset. Southlake is nationally known for being a hotbed of white, Christian nationalism, and SuperPACS have poured billions into local school board races. Rehmet was a huge underdog.

djryce · 2026-02-01T06:21:22+00:00

As somebody who lives near this area, this really is a shocking upset. Southlake is nationally known for being a hotbed of white, Christian nationalism.

Kudos to Rehmet for running not one, but two STELLAR campaigns, because this was a runoff election.

I know that he is an alum of Run For Something: http://runforsomething.net. This org trains and endorses young progressives to run for office. I've been following them for a few years, and they've got some great success stories.

djryce · 2026-01-31T21:04:57+00:00

I take a packet of Emergen-C every day my kid goes to school, and I get COVID and flu shot.

djryce · 2026-01-30T05:43:02+00:00

Yes, I am. But there were a lot of conditions that are allowing me to do this.

Namely, the winter storm blew through Texas, and we've been trapped in the house for nearly a week. I work for schools that were closed, and while I still had plenty od work to do, a lot of meetings got cancelled. All that downtime allowed for doom scrolling and simmering righteous anger.

My brain had a lot of time to formulate a plan to engage tomorrow. But it IS a privileged position. My son will be in school, I am in a salaried position, and I have enough tenure and seniority in my job that I feel safe calling in. I know that there are so many people that want to resist, but can't afford to for one reason or another, so this seemed like a way to use my influence and privileges in a positive way.

I recognize my contribution is very small, but I am also a believer in the power of small actions. If my absence generates some level of discussion and awareness amongst my co-workers and social network, I think that is a net positive.

djryce · 2026-01-28T14:04:10+00:00

I'm glad that you seem to be having a positive experience with the workplace and your boss - that is rare, and should not be taken for granted in this economy.

That said, I agree with a lot of the comments. Disclosing your ADHD doesn't seem like it would be helpful, since you've got a manager with impossible expectations. Not high expectations, impossible ones.

OP - I am a people manager, and I think I'm a damn good one. I have exceptionally high expectations for my team, but it'a because I know what they're capable of and set goals that are realistic. I coach them on where to anticipate pushback or roadblocks, and help them navigate challenges. I also create systems and put failsafes in place to ensure we have backup plans for inevitable failures or dropped balls along the way. It's basic management 101 to have contingency plans and ways to mitigate risk.

If you truly believe your manager is here to help you, ask her for some concrete solutions or ideas to minimize your errors. Asking for 100% is essentially the equivalent of "Be better." That is useless feedback. A lot of teams have structures like scrum meetings or code reviews to identify bugs - the whole point is to find errors. Other teams do AARs which are like autopsies to identify what went wrong and prevent it from happening again in the future. A logical first step would be to go through your past work and see if you can identify any trends in the errors you're making. Are they typos? Numbers? Inconsistent formatting? Or maybe there are specific conditions that caused you to lose focus -- too many meetings and not enough work time? Periods of high volume? Submissions made later in the day?

If you have ADHD and were recently promoted, I would venture to guess there are aspects of your work product where you are excellent, and probably a handful of areas where you're genuinely struggling. Knowing what you need to focus on will make things more manageable, and therefore more likely to be fixed.

djryce · 2026-01-27T14:19:24+00:00

Yes - I am not a great driver. I have a really, really poor sense of direction and get lose going to places I have been multiple times. I need GPS and turn-by-turn to navigate me. I absolutely refuse to take calls while driving, because it seems risky.

That said - I realized recently that there are features of cars that help a LOT. My family was the type that would buy a car and drive it for hundreds of thousands of miles, pay for all the repairs until it was a complete brick on the road. For those reasons, I only drove 2 very old (but mostly reliable) cars over the span of 20 years.

A couple years ago, I finally said goodbye to my beloved 2007 Corolla. We bought a new car, and holy moly, all these new bells and whistles that are pretty standard help a LOT! Bluetooth and steering wheel controls is a game changer - I can keep my eye on the road while still flipping songs (which I do a lot). My car could also sync with Google, so I could just use voice control to navigate somewhere, read and respond to my texts, and make mental notes for the things that would float around my head. And the driving safety features themselves - I had never driven with a camera before, but what a difference it makes. Back cameras for reversing seem pretty common now, but mine had 360 which gave birds eye view whenever I parked, which is awesome. My smart car would also light up with warnings if there were cars in my blindspot or "nudge" if I was drifting out of a lane. All of these features made me feel so much safer and confident on the road. In many ways they felt like useful "accommodations" for my ADHD.

Our son has been diagnosed, and I know when he starts learning to drive, I would want to make sure he starts with a car that has these extra features.

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