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Post by addictedtodool on Mar 24, 2011 17:53:32 GMT -5
I was so proud of Sami yesterday...she gets the scip from Carly behind Rafe2's back, lies to him and go to the "store" and fills the prescription and comes back and laces his drink. Now THAT'S who Sami is! I was up on my feet pumping my fist in the air happy. Could it be that we are seeing the return of Samantha Gene Brady? Can we even possibly hope? For now I am thrilled to see her taking things into her own hands. Go Sami!  |
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Post by Kpatch on Mar 24, 2011 18:19:42 GMT -5
I've actually been liking Sami a lot more lately and I think it's because she's growing up. She has gained maturity. She isn't crying and whining all the time. I didn't know Alison Sweeney had any range as an actress because it seemed like she had one note: whining. That's why I couldn't stand to watch her in the past. But now I'm surprised and happy to see that she can do a lot more without the whine.
And even if there are shades of the old Sami with her taking matters into her own hands by getting Rafe to take his medicine, she is not doing it out of selfishness, which has been Sami's trademark in the past. She is doing it for someone else's benefit.
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Post by Tom Horton on Mar 24, 2011 21:53:19 GMT -5
@atd: I agree. I was pleased when I saw the spoiler about this. I'm always glad to see glimpses of the real Sami again. Kpatch: I'm shocked and awed   |
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Post by jaysdelina on Mar 25, 2011 6:58:59 GMT -5
Maybe it sounds crazy,because normally I wouldn't be cool with anyone drugging someone,BUT I loved that she did this.Sami knows damn well something isn't right with Rafe,so yes,in pure Samantha fashion,she took matters into her own hands.What I loved about her doing this is that it was NOT done for selfish reasons,as she normally would have done.This was done purely to get to the bottom of what she knows is wrong,AND to help her husband.Two very admirable reasons IMO.
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Post by Trey on Mar 25, 2011 10:39:59 GMT -5
I agree, that I like this Sami.
Though, I think she's strongly motivated to get her man back (as well as to get him help). I don't think it's selfless, but it's not completely motivated by self gain, either. In her mind it's a win-win.
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Post by Tom Horton on Mar 25, 2011 11:00:34 GMT -5
What's ironic to me is that I've loved Sami since Alison Sweeney took over the role in 1993 in spite of her many faults ... and I still prefer the original to what some see as an "improvement" in the character. I like that we got this glimpse of the real Sami but I'm still not exactly loving this version and I'm hoping that we can see a maturing of the character that is still true to herself in DAYS to come. I've been concerned the past few months that Alison may not extend her contract past September and while that is still a possibility, I have new hope that maybe there has been an awakening at Days that will mean better things to come for Sami ... esp. after reading a recent interview from Ali: myhourglass.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=fanfavorites&thread=394&page=1#5673 |
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Post by Pallison on Mar 25, 2011 15:02:56 GMT -5
I personally think secretly giving him his medication is just wrong...if it were he'll die without it then fine, but I don't agree with this.....if he won't help himself, then pack his stuff up and tell him when he's willing to do something about his problems then she'll talk to him.....
And as far as the old Sami, she's gone and will never be back....whether you want her back or don't want her back, it's not happening...for one thing, if a woman of Sami's age and position in life were to act like the "old" Sami it would be highly unbelievable and ridiculous actually.....
Sami is approaching middle age (I'm ever sure what middle age is) with a boat full of kids including an almost adult one and she cannot be that "old" young Sami......are any of us like we were in our teens or early 20's....probably not...thank goodness.....
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Post by Tom Horton on Mar 25, 2011 17:11:12 GMT -5
Growing older and maturing doesn't change a person's core personality. If I thought that Sami had simply learned more effective strategies and gained new perspective from years of experience and new life circumstances I doubt that I would dislike the changes in her so much. Since I don't see it as the kind of thing that naturally happens as a person/character gets older, I don't see any reason she couldn't be written better again (except maybe who is in creative charge at Days but that can always change too) so I'll continue to hold out hope for her.
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Post by Pallison on Mar 25, 2011 18:36:57 GMT -5
Oh, she definitely could be written differently, better...but she will never be that no holds barred, act before you think, do whatever it takes to get what you want, beg, borrow steal, etc. that she used to be.....a woman her age cannot get away with behaving as a teen or an early 20 something can.....and I hope a woman her age wouldn't want to act that way.... But of course, she doesn't have to be written as stupid, gullible, stupid, a never ending victim, stupid, unaware, stupid, spineless, stupid, desperate, stupid, and did I mention stupid...  |
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Post by addictedtodool on Mar 28, 2011 12:33:10 GMT -5
Yes, perhaps middle aged Sami may never be the girl she once was, but I like this incarnation better than the "oh, I have to do whatever EJ/Rafe tells me to". I am pleased that despite all the well intention nonsense Carly and Daniel are spouting, she doesn't like this Rafe and is doing what I would expect of the real Sami...not sitting around whining about how awful it is. Have had about enough of the Sami pity party. Plus I see a twinkle in her eye again and that little something that tells me that it's about to get interesting watching her. Heck maybe shooting EJ in the head sparked a memory of who she once was, prior to him coming to Salem. I know that I do like that for ONCE EJ is actually worried about what Samantha is going to do. Guess getting shot in the head reminded HIM of who she once was too. ;D
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