Orange Is The New Black

Hollylane · 09-05-2013, 01:44 PM

I'm happy to say that Gaige is watching it now too, this makes me happy because now she will know what I'm jabbering on about!

*Anya* · 09-05-2013, 02:51 PM

Spoiler alerts pretty please. I am not finished with season 1 yet.

Many thanks.

Words · 09-05-2013, 04:46 PM

I don't find Piper or Alex believable as queer women. I can't put my finger on it, but I just don't.

Now Miss Claudette on the other hand...If someone were to tell me that she were queer in real life - and butch to boot - I would totally believe them.

Words

Parker · 09-05-2013, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by *Anya*

Spoiler alerts pretty please. I am not finished with season 1 yet.

Many thanks.

I'm sorry Anya - I just cant do it. I tried to, I wanted to, and I even meant to put something at the top of my post about Red, but I just forgot because I really want to talk about the show with other people who have seen and enjoyed it; and if we avoid talking about story lines and plot because someone might not have watched all (or any) of it yet, we will never get to talk about that stuff because it isnt like a regular season show with a start date and end date.

I know if I dont want to know what is going to happen on Survivor, I stay off of that thread until the episode airs here in my time zone. Same for The Walking Dead and American Horror Story - if I dont want to see what happens, I stay out of those threads until I've seen the season (I usually save those 2 and watch them all at once at the end of the season lol).

It sucks to say that and I kinda feel like an asshole putting it out there, but like I said, there is no set start/end date or set night/time for this show and if we wait for *everyone* to see it before we talk about it, we will be waiting forever!

Bygones?

*Anya* · 09-05-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Parker

I'm sorry Anya - I just cant do it. I tried to, I wanted to, and I even meant to put something at the top of my post about Red, but I just forgot because I really want to talk about the show with other people who have seen and enjoyed it; and if we avoid talking about story lines and plot because someone might not have watched all (or any) of it yet, we will never get to talk about that stuff because it isnt like a regular season show with a start date and end date.

I know if I dont want to know what is going to happen on Survivor, I stay off of that thread until the episode airs here in my time zone. Same for The Walking Dead and American Horror Story - if I dont want to see what happens, I stay out of those threads until I've seen the season (I usually save those 2 and watch them all at once at the end of the season lol).

It sucks to say that and I kinda feel like an asshole putting it out there, but like I said, there is no set start/end date or set night/time for this show and if we wait for *everyone* to see it before we talk about it, we will be waiting forever!

Bygones?

Oh you misunderstood but I guess it is easy to do.

I don't expect anyone to wait for me.

What I meant was that usually in threads folks just put a header "spoiler alert" if specific plots are discussed but you are right, it isn't like it is a weekly show on a specific night.

I"ll just wait till I'm caught up.

PS: no golden flounce intended

PSS: you are not being an asshole either.

girl_dee · 09-06-2013, 05:02 AM

i DEMAND that Big Boo be added to the list!

Parker · 09-06-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by girl_dee

i DEMAND that Big Boo be added to the list!

Oh how I wish I could go back and fix the mistake of leaving her off the list!

I was trying to limit the number of characters because there were about a dozen female characters of whom we saw a lot, then another dozen of whom we didnt see that much, then the dudes. To keep the list down, I decided to leave off the dudes and the characters of whom we saw very little - as in, not a lot of screen time, no flashbacks to show their stories, etc.

I'm sorry.

*Anya* · 09-06-2013, 06:29 PM

Can't read your posts but wanted to say:

Just finished episode 7, season 1.

Got to go, started episode 8.

Love Big Boo.

Love me the butches.

bright_arrow · 09-06-2013, 08:45 PM

I started re-watching it and got Bard into it. She is just as hooked.

As for character stories, I really liked Tiffany/Mrs. I am God's right hand lady. Not because I like her - oh no - but it really explained why she is so hellbent now. It almost feels like a brainwash to me, not because she is so devout, but because she wasn't until the church stepped up to portray her as a 'protector of babies' and she had to suck it up and smile.. all for trying for a lesser sentence and stuff.

I really felt Claudette's story made her A-OK. Waiting to see Poussey's since she is not a drug user. And Big Boo's.. Maybe she put an ex gf's new gf in the hospital or something. I could see it.

ONLY · 09-07-2013, 08:04 AM

Great to see a thread for this show. I watched it when it first came out and after watching the last episode I was "NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" lol So glad to hear of a second season, can't wait.

I would love to be able to watch with my girl

someday.
Maybe when she is home next we can watch an episode or two

if we have time.......

deathbypoem · 09-08-2013, 09:11 AM

We finally JUST got around to watching it b/c couldn't find it anywhere online and didn't have netflix. BUT, we have discovered it now

Currently on episode 10. It sucked me in and hasn't cast me back out yet.

Hollylane · 09-08-2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Hollylane

I'm happy to say that Gaige is watching it now too, this makes me happy because now she will know what I'm jabbering on about!

At first, like me, she was entertained, but not really into it. I assured her that it would pick up by episode 4, and she persevered, finishing the entire season in 2 days. I am happy to report that she is officially hooked, just like me. YAY!

Not unpredictably, we differ on favorite characters, but that makes it even more fun to talk about!

Dykea · 09-08-2013, 12:12 PM

not2shygrrl · 09-08-2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dykea

OMG I love this!! Thanks for posting it. I can see all the actions Crazy Eyes went through while reciting it to Piper!!

SimpleAlaskanBoy · 09-12-2013, 02:05 AM

I love Red because I love Kate Mulgrew period. Seeing Crazy Eyes with her family on visiting day made me want to see her backstory most of all. I love Big Boo, and Pennsatucky although funny at times is also crazy and I wanna scream every time I see her. I love the nun and see Poussey as butch, myself.

~SAB

puddin' · 09-14-2013, 11:44 AM

I have tried to like dis show. but after watchin' wentworth, I find it flaky...

Hollylane · 09-14-2013, 12:08 PM

I thought I'd share this here too:

Laverne Cox, Janet Mock Talk Stigma of Loving Transgender Women

Parker · 09-14-2013, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by puddin'

I have tried to like dis show. but after watchin' wentworth, I find it flaky...

Damn, that sounds good - I wish we could get that here!

Maybe Netflix or something will pick up that show after another season or two - Netflix sometimes has shows from other countries, so maybe they will pick this one up so we can see it as well.

Some info for the curious ---> Wentworth, aka Wentworth Prison.

Hollylane · 09-14-2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by puddin'

I have tried to like dis show. but after watchin' wentworth, I find it flaky...

If you're talking about Prison Break, I don't think there is much comparison there. To me, it is a different animal entirely. OITNB is based off of a true story, Prison Break is not. Prison Break has the flexibility of being able to take extreme changes in plot/story direction. OITNB doesn't have the ability to change like that.

On a side note (off topic), in my opinion, the actor that I didn't feel received enough credit for his skills from Prison Break, was Robert Knepper.

Cin · 09-14-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by puddin'

I have tried to like dis show. but after watchin' wentworth, I find it flaky...

I loved The Prisoner so I am very interested in finding a way to watch this in Canada. Its often tricky to see some US shows on the computer in Canada unless they are already shown on Canadian tv or Canadian Netflix. Or unless you have one of those programs that allow you to look like your in a different country of your choice. But since this is an Australian tv show I am hopeful...

View Poll Results: Who is your favorite character?
Piper	14	10.61%
Alex	37	28.03%
Crazy Eyes	48	36.36%
Red	26	19.70%
Daya	7	5.30%
Taystee	8	6.06%
Poussey	11	8.33%
Nicki	16	12.12%
Miss Claudette	11	8.33%
Pennsatucky	3	2.27%
Sophia	8	6.06%
Yoga Jones	3	2.27%
Other - mention in the comments	4	3.03%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 132. You may not vote on this poll

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