1.) So Jake is a killer now. Shocking. I'ma be honest, I didn't see
that one coming, but I definitely was NOT surprised. If I know
Shonda'nem at all, there is an actual reason for what he did that we
won't find out til next week, BUT HE A KILLER. He straight murked two
girls, and either Cyrus or Abby's boo thang. No matter WHY, the point is
THAT he did it. #badJake
2.) Jake's ego is way bigger than he can manage. First he tried to get
cute with Cy and something like "I'd tell you how the world works but
you wouldn't understand." Boy BYE! Cute, but no. Sir please... You're
not that guy. #HeTriedIt And if he says one more time, "With all my knowledge and all the secrets I have..." #AsMartinDoesToTommy
YOU AIN'T GOT NO SECRETS MAN! Ok, so he might have a few, but he act
like he got them Daddy Pope, and we ain't never heard Daddy Pope
reminding nobody he got knowledge. He's in over his head, and he's
either using this new role to finally have the power to be the sneaky
snake he is, or his ego is going to cause him to make some terrible
mistakes.
3.) All Jake is EVER concerned about is Liv's
devotion to Fitz. Even last night, Jake gets in his feelings cuz Liv
isn't deserting the Fitz campaign. "You're choosing his side". Ugh!!
ENOUGH ALREADY! SIR, you just asked me to run away with you. And then
THAT FAST, you got your rent-a-Quinn breaking into my office stealing
stuff? I ain't never trusted Jake, and I still don't! His heart toward
Liv is cute, but even THAT has always been untrustworthy. It is possible
that Jake is doing what he did FOR Liv... ((i'll explain in my next
post)). BUT STILL... his one-sided competition with Fitz for Liv is
ridiculous. #ManUpJake#ThisIsNotHighSchool#YouWillLose
WHO GOT SHOT and WHY? MY THEORIES. New post coming soon..... #StayTuned
1. Ok, before I get into the deep stuff, I have to bring up the
absolute (and perhaps only) funniest moment in that episode: The White
House Assistant who brought Cyrus some water in the beginning, and burst
into tears when he opened the door. THAT WAS HILARIOUS to me! If you
didn't pay that any attention... GO BACK AND WATCH! #DoesThisMakeMeAJerk#TaWellItWasFunny
2. Jake, the 'Straight Faced Killer'. Ok, so mystery solved. He murked
poor James and is now yanking poor David Rosen by the rope he's so
loosely tied around is throat. He did it cuz Command has to make
difficult decisions for the Republic, even though it sucks. Oh, ok cool.
But here's my commentary on this fool: a) I really wish he'd stop
reminding everybody he's command... we know Jake, you're command. #ProveIt;
b) I said it last week and i'ma say it again: his ego has gotta WAY out
of hand. Deciding to 'swag out' a lil but cuz u got the title is one
thing, but he on some other stuff. He need not try to lay up with Liv no
more... not if you're gonna take that tone mister! c) His whole
rationale of "I'm not like your dad cuz at least I did my horrible thing
myself instead of making someone else do it" is a bucket DOODOO WATER!
You's a killa boo, admit it! And please don't come with "at least he
stayed with James til he died." That means nothing to me. Sorry. #BadThingsHappen.... you betta believe it sucka! #DaddyPopeISComing
3. Huck and Quinn. a) #puke;
b) she SPAT on that man... and NO it doesn't EVEN compare to getting
her face licked, so do not come here with that foolishness; c) I wonder
what this means moving forward for Huck's gangsta, and for Quinn's
confidence. With Huck getting all in his feelings, it will do one of two
things: 1) give her an ego boost that she can now "get over" on Huck
and start throwing more mud, or 2) she's going to grow soft and
'confused' and want to get back in. I was pissed at Huck in that scene.
That commercial couldn't have come fast enough for me!
4. Liv
Momma the biggest gangsta I done ever seen. She murked that fool like
she was using a water gun.... didn't even blink! Harrison's boo is all
over the place. I don't know what her angle is here, but I have a
feeling that once Shonda'nem break this story open a bit more it's going
to ugly. #NevaTrustABigButtAndASmile#ThemGirlsArePoison
5. Daddy Pope and Liv had a GREAT moment! I loved seeing them that way.
And then, of course, he reads her like a grocery aisle magazine, drops
the mic and walks off like the truest OG he is. I must say, I felt for
Liv in that moment. I shared her tears. Her world is crazy, and I cannot
even begin to fathom what she feels like.
6. Cyrus. Cyrus.
Cyrus. Lawd they done broke Cy all the way down. From the
flashback/memory sequences all the way through to the end my heart just
bled for his pain. Cy a monster, but at least he honest about it. I like
Cy, and to see him THAT broken in the final scene was gut wrenching for
me. Very tender moment of friendship for he and Fitz as well. I say
again, somebody pass that man an Oscar! #TheMonsterReturnsNextWeek
7. Mellie, Mellie you loose goose. Mellie finally gave in and gave it
up! That changes everything, and ole boy prally gon get lost in the lust
of his love, and return, thirsty for a sip of his love juice! Mellie,
being the spiteful thug SHE is, could quite possibly use this in the
most hurtful way against Fitz at just the WRONG time, and the walls she
come tumbling down. This is becoming one of my favorite story lines.... #TheTablesHaveTurned
This is - by far - one of the BEST episodes in Scandal history! The
writing on this episode is IMPECCABLE! We saw every single character in
this episode... think about it. Every single one. And we got a taste of
every single story. In one hour. And it made sense. #BravoWritersRoom#GoldenGlobe2015
#Gladiators......
So, before we move on tonight into the utter dysfunction of the First
Family, and into what clearly appears to be some angry Cyrus monster
moment (based on last weeks previews for tonight) ... I just have to pay
my final respects to James Novak, White House Press Secretary. *moment
of silence*
My favorite housewife on prime time television, Scandal
just won't be the same without him. Hopefully we get a few more
flashbacks to remind us of the joy that was James... whining, pouting,
tantrums and all. We will miss you James!
Feel free to leave your favorite James Novak moments, or share your first memories of him. *sigh* #PourOneOutInLovingMemory
1. This Huck/Quinn thing is grossing me completely out. Why are they so
barbarianish? All of the licking and hard breathing is wearing out my
gag-reflexes. They are clearly into each other, or else this wouldn't
even be happening. And I can appreciate Quinn trying to hold her
compsure and give off the "I'm not into you", but she is... that's why
she's lying to Charlie. I am very
interested to see what will become of this storyline. And speaking of
Charlie, did that dude REALLY move himself in without consultation or
permission?! ha! This should be interesting. #HuckLosingHimself
2. So Harrison got himself too lost in the love juices and he done got
himself stung... literally! This storyline is starting to annoy me; too
much of a teaser in the beginning for what we're getting out of it now.
I'm losing interest in this one. Harrison is a sucker for that woman...
as are most dudes who've 'smelled what the rock is cooking'! #ShesAModernDayJezebel
3a. So Fitz gained gangsta points with me for that "Drea" punch he gave
"Uncle Andrew". I told ya'll my sentiments were that the double
standard would prove true, and he'd be HOT! I think he was more upset at
who it was, in addition to it being HIS wife. And after he gave his
speech to Mellie and reminded her that she said she was "no longer a
sexual being", his anger made more sense. Still bogus... he did it too,
but it DID make more sense given their history. What I was mad at was
that Mellie wouldn't speak up once Fitz was yelling at her. Now, LET'S
GET ONE THING STRAIGHT, FITZ DOESN'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. HIS ARGUEMENT
IS VALID. It doesn't look, to him, like Mellie had to give up a thing,
and so her saying she's made a bunch of sacrifices SHOULD sound bogus to
him. She had the open door to scream back if she wanted to and lay it
on the table. I can understand several reasons she woudn't want to, but
she's now going to be the bigger villan in his eyes and in their
children's eyes. Tough sitch.
3b. So their children are a
straight trip. I love that boy tho.... ha, Fitz son had t-shirts made in
support of the opposition! hahahahahhahaaaaaa, what a jerk! And he was
ready to wear it for the interview! ha, who are these kids?! And I am
super proud of Liv following her instincts and researching the son, or
else that woulda been ALL bad. The daughter.... well hey, I can't even
say I blame her. All of her anger seems to stem from the knowledge of
her parents' issues. Typical PTSD from being in a family like that.
Except for the slap worthy shouting she did at her momma, I can
understand her plight. She's embarrassed, angry, and confused.
Dysfunctional, hypocritical, and all... I was proud of how Fitz manned
up and settled that moment with his entire family too, cuz we know he
can be a brat sometimes. He didn't keep badgering his wife, and he sat
down with his kids, for once. Kudos for that moment of leadership Mr.
President! Man, that whole thing was just an all around awkward
situation! #MellieGotTrappedInTheClosetStyleBUSTED
4. Jake. I cannot stand him. I bet Fitz feels played... he helped that
joker slither into his position, now he's stuck seeing the real Jake for
who he is. Not only is Jake bitter from a bunch of past military stuff
he still doesn't understand, but the fact that Fitz is still beating him
in the race for Liv's loyalty is really making him a jerk. He's such a
child... and he's still reminding everyone he's command, as if nobody
knows that. As I said before, he needs to JUST BE COMMAND ALREADY,
GOODNESS! #HeOnStalkerModeNextWeekTho#HideYoKidsHideYoWife
5. Liv. Olivia Pope. She isn't the same Liv she's always been.... and I
find her more and more annoying everyday. Between Fitz vs. Jake, all
the killing, her ninja momma's return, and her Daddy's weekly reads...
she has gotten very weak. It took one comment from her mother telling
her she was "the help" for her to fall to pieces. You've ALWAYS been the
"help" Liv, and there was a time when you KNEW it. That whole tantrum
she was throwing was annoying. HOWEVER, we did get some of the old Liv
this episode. She was in charge; commanding. The way she handled that
whole Fitz/Mellie/Andrew thing was nostalgic for me. The closer. The
handler. The fixer. I was glad Cyrus reminded her of who she really is,
and got her into action. I need her to do more of that! #FitzStayHolleringTho#WatchYoSelfSucka
P.S. I loved Cyrus trying to get at Jake; po thang couldn't hardly breathe! That is all. #HeTriedIt
We All Have to do Things We Don't Want to Do.... Right?!
1) Momma pope vs. Daddy Pope = the Ninja vs. The Gangsta
That scene was pretty darn amazing. Momma Pope is a force to be
reckoned with, but let's not forget... so is her old flame! Eli Pope
wasn't command for so long for nothing. Momma Pope has forgotten since
she's been out of her little cell that Daddy Pope's thumb is heavy! And
poor Liv... did ya'll see her face during the almost knife fight??? How must it feel to be the daughter of those two?! Lol
2)Another round of applause of for the brief, yet incredible revival of
Eli Pope’s daughter. Man, that girl gave "Uncle Andrew" a reading
better than I’ve seen her give all season! She gave it to Andrew in a
way that would have made her Daddy shed a tear! Agree with her or not,
THAT is the Liv I know and love. THAT is the Liv that gets stuff done.
THAT is the Liv that people fear. THAT IS LIV!!! Now if we can get her
to keep it up and stop pretending like she didn't know she's a side
chick, the help, and whatever else, we'll be in it to win it! On another
note, Andrew tickles me because he really thought that "love" was all
that mattered. His ole Toni Braxton singing sensitivities just weren’t
ready for Mellie to hit it and quit it like that. #HeThoughtLoveShouldaBroughtYouHome
3) Mellie vs. Fitz . Ha! Ok, so I told ya’ll a few posts ago that this
was becoming one of my favorite storylines right? I knew there was a lot
of juice in this one. So let me just stop and say this right here…
MELLIE IS NOT A VICTIM - ANY LONGER. Mellie is not a victim. Fitz isn't
the only one cheating; she has become everything she told Liv she
wasn't. How does she go from ignoring Andrew with her "oh, please just
stop calling me. Don’t touch me… Look at me… Breathe in my direction."
Then go to whispering (in the MIDDLE OF THE WHITE HOUSE HALLWAY) all
“hoochiefied” hints that Andrew can get it if he wants it. Really
Mellie?! And then because Andrew has made a choice, a choice Mellie
would have also made in same position, you go and throw a TANTRUM. Not
only a tantrum, but you throw it IN FRONT OF EVERYBODY, as if that ain't
gon get out. You're mad because you think Fitz took your boyfriend
away??? Giiiiiiiiiiirl BYE! That is ridiculous. Yes, Fitz has been
cheating on Mellie. Now we can all agree to disagree, but that does not
negate Mellie’s actions. And, in fact, she DID choose power over love
when she – a woman scorned by her cheater husband - STILL invited Liv
BACK into their lives to run the Grant campaign. Why? She wants to win,
that’s why! Mellie isn't a victim. She degrades herself in the name of
power just like the next person. BE HONEST ABOUT WHO YOU REALLY ARE
MADAME before you go around smacking people. #SheStillAStraightThugTho
4) Them vs. Olivia Pope. So this was fun for me. I felt the warm and
fuzzies when Abbey gave Liv her rendition of… Liv. To hear her give Liv a
standard “Liv speech” was a nod to the good ole days, and a MUCH NEEDED
reality check for her fearless leader. As I stated last week, she is
operating in waaay too much emotion for me, and it is NOT what I enjoy
or am used to seeing her look like. Secondly, to see Huck stand up to
Olivia and make her taste her own medicine of “we all have to do stuff
we don’t want to do” was definitely a sight to behold. Huck is
undeniably the most loyal person Olivia Pope has ever known. However, in
this moment, he didn’t back down from it just because it was her. And
I’m going to be honest, I FELT LIV’S PAIN! I didn’t want her to go back
and put it down on Jake like that, but a gladiator’s got to do what a
gladiator’s got to do. It sucks that the means to an end, is an end to a
means in situations like this, but it certainly makes for great
Thursday night primetime doesn’t it? #JakeThinkLivLoveHim
5) This may be the only time hand-to-throat contact is acceptable. AND this may be the only time I side with........... #badJake.
*waiting for it* *eye roll* Anyway, Liv's intentions were good… quite
precious, in fact. But girl what in tarnation are you doing?! You ought
to know by now that this stuff is ALWAYS deeper than what it seems, and
B6-13 isn’t just your average cheating preacher or perverted politician…
it’s B6-13!!! She definitely was operating in the spirit of goodwill
toward men. Take out this mean clique of bullies and everyone is happy
now. But her naivety is where I draw my frustrations from. Huck told her
to stop. Her Daddy told her to stop. Her Momma told her to stop.
Without seeking to understand the implications of what would happen, she
assumes those implications - and now Momma Pope is about to blast
everybody into the Twilight Zone!
