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This week I learned that claustrophobia can be cured by sex. Thanks, DOOL! It's good to know that you're on top of the latest medical breakthroughs. Chloe and Lucas got it on in an elevator! Chloe's still gorgeous, Lucas still has bad hair, but at least this plotline is mildly interesting.

 

EJ and Nicole on the other hand... They were in the next elevator over, and the difference was astounding. I really, really like those two together.

 

And poor Sami... okay, I can't say "Poor Sami," with a straight face. Hopefully now that both of her men have moved on, she'll get some good revenge, plot something, etc. I want a return to the Sami of yore!

 

What else? Um, Daniel and Chelsea still creep me out. It's not the age difference that bothers me so much as the fact that watching the two of them together is akin to watching grass grow. We were bombarded this week with Bo's disapproval, and OMG, it's so much like how Doug didn't approve of Bo and Hope... Daniel and Chelsea must therefore be just like Bo and Hope! Give me a fricking break. They are not just like Bo and Hope, because Bo and Hope have oodles and oodles of chemistry, and Daniel and Chelsea have none.

 

Speaking of lack of chemistry, there's Morgan and Phillip. *snore*

 

At least Tamara Braun is around to keep things interesting as Ava! I love her so much. John destroyed the disk with his memories this week, but I have a feeling that he'll eventually get them back somehow and go back to being the old John. That's too bad however, I'm quite enjoying this incarnation. Maybe they can take a page from General Hospital's book and pull a Jason Morgan on John? Jason still hasn't gotten back his memories and it's what--twelve, thirteen years later?

Happy Valentine's Day '08 everyone!  Or, as I like to call it "Day-Before-Laurisa's-Birthday-Day".  That's right, much to my husband's misfortune, I happened to celebrate my birthday on February 15th.  (I'll wait for all you guys out there to have a collective groan)  So, I have grown to like the holiday (for other reasons than flowers and candy) and thus, I thought it would be fun to mark this moment in time with a breakdown of current Days couples.

  Sami and Lucas-  I'm not Lucas's biggest fan, but I do have to say that no one flatters Sami like Lucas does.  A few weeks ago he told her that if he were to make her a DVD he would say, "Good morning"  "You look beautiful today" and "I love you".  I shed a little tear for Sami.  She may have chased after her fair share of men, but Lucas is her grand prize.  When this couple is good, they are great.  Unfortunately, those moments are too far between. 
Couple grade= C

  Sami and EJ- Of course there is the white hot chemistry between the two actors; the juicy background story between the two characters who have done so much to please their families; and an adorable son.  But, as long as the writers refuse to deal with the rape, these two can't become a legitimate "supercouple" It's a shame too because these two actors are mesmerizing when they are on screen together, even if they are just reading the phone book. 
Couple grade= B

  Marlena and John- Not only are they both alive but, new John's "devil may care attitude" makes me stand up and cheer for this couple.  Not only is John great comic relief, but Marlena is forced to step up and become a strong woman to deal with smarmy John.  Together, they make for great TV even if it isn't the TV we're used to see from these two.
Couple grade= A-

  Belle and Shawn- These two will soon be leaving our fair Salem, but in the mean time, fans who cheered for Shelle have an excuse to party.  The couple finally started their "happily ever after".  If they do have to leave, I'm glad that Brandon Beemer and Martha Madison have done justice to the characters that Kirsten Storms and Jason Cook originated, taking them from eager teens into matured adults. 
Couple grade= B

  Steve and Kayla- Who doesn't love Patch and Sweetness?  You have to appreciate a woman who wouldn't give up on her husband even after he's presumed dead...for over a decade.  The couple's balance between stoicisms and compassion is what makes them great.  My only complaint is that they can get a little boring when they are not presented with a juicy story line.  Unlike Sami and EJ, I couldn't watch these two read a phone book.
Couple Grade= A-

Chelsea and Nick- These two definitely got it right.  Neither of them need to change at all to make them a great couple.  Their problems come into play when Nick tries to act self righteous or Chelsea tries to act like she doesn't need Nick.  All it all, these two are a good young love story.  Time will tell if they can keep it together.
Couple Grade= B+

   Max and Stephanie- It should be noted that I am including them in the list as a couple- a big step for me.  Yes, they are related.  And, viewers do not want to forget that.  But, Darin and Shelley look great and act great together.  At this point, it's going to take a great (and I mean super-above-all-others-love-fest-for-the-ages) story line to get these two into supercouple status- especially when most viewers can list a plethora of other pairs for each party.  Update: I found a picture of them together.
Couple Grade= C-

  Bo and Hope- They were my pick for favorite couple of 2007 and they still remain my favorite couple today.  One of the main reasons is that I like both characters individually.  They can go out, separate from each other, and hold their own story line without having to be around the other all the time.  Isn't that what makes a successful relationship in real life? 
Couple Grade= A+

  Tony and Anna- I adore this couple.  They manage to mingle upper crust sophistication with downright slapstick comedy.  They get left over story lines, side bar lines, and minor roles- yet these two still keep me entertained every time they are on screen.
Couple Grade= A+

  Philip and Chloe (Version 2.0)- I like the second reincarnation much better that the trial run.  Phillip is older and grown into his delicious Kiriakis genes.  Chloe is getting better.  Problem is, she's still married and still kinda boring.  If this couple is going to make if off the ground, Chloe needs to change her marital status and get a little more "punch" in her step.
Couple Grade= C



As part of your ever faithful Two Scoops duo, Tony and I are always ready to share our thoughts on our favorite guilty obsession with you.  We hope you'll do the same with us!  We appreciate all the feedback that we can get! 

Cheers!
Laurisa

EJ's Irish Toast:
If you drink, you're going to get drunk.
If you get drunk, you're going to pass out.
If you pass out, you sleep.
If you're asleep, you can't sin.
If you don't sin, you go to Heaven.
So, let's all get drunk and go to Heaven!



As part of your ever faithful Two Scoops duo, Tony and I are always ready to share our thoughts on our favorite guilty obsession with you.  We hope you'll do the same with us!  We appreciate all the feedback that we can get! 

Cheers!
Laurisa

although i do love that lucas and sami are married, i feel that she belongs with ej. this whole colleen / santo story is coming back around to them. just seeing ej's face when he learned he was not the father of the twins and then seeing him imagine a life with sami makes me want to cry. ej and sami are both born manipulators who complement each other. i feel for lucas but i think he needs to move on with someone else.

  AMC -

   I hate how mean everyone is to Ava. Ava is mostly only guilty of trying to hard. Lily could be Fusion's new daytime and Ava could be the night. The campaign would be much better to show the 'same' face with both looks.

  Kendall stood by every scheme JR pulled no matter whom got hurt until she was the one put in jeopardy by him. I understand her anger but how does she think everyone else felt when he had caused them pain?

 Days -

  I haven't been a regular Days viewer since the "presumed dead island" storyline but I am now catching it from time to time.

  The last information I had was that Belle's father John was wealthy owned his own company called "Basic Black". Although now she and Shawn (I know he is Claire's bio. dad) are living with Phillip, considered moving in with Bo & Hope, Phillip had to set-up a job interview for Shawn, Phillip acted as if Belle would be uncomfortable at the country club, etc. Couldn't John give Shawn &/or Belle a job?

  I like Sami with Lucas but I also like her with EJ. I know he forced her to have sex with him but I think he truly regrets it and cares for her. I enjoy how EJ refers to her as "Samantha" & a lady, as Brandon did, instead of  "Sami"  & the town screw-up as most of the Salem residents have.