God help me: I think I kind of like Claudia now. I don’t know if it’s because I’m in a weird mood (I thought I feel in love, realized the error of my ways, and broke it off all in the span of 36 hours) but I am seeing things through different eyes today. My new found Claudia adoration actually began when she started trading verbal jabs with Lulu. Anyone who hates Lu Squared is a friend of mine, even if said friend dresses like the coolest goth girl in your high school. It wasn’t until today, however, when I saw Miss Claudia Zacchara attempt to carry Spinelli on her back, that I completely embraced the character. See, I didn’t get the red shoes and the faux-Italian accent and the “I’m a sex maniac Mafia Princess”; but Slapstick Claudia is someone I can get behind (you know, just like Spinelli).
By the way, doesn’t it seem like this show is all about Spinelli lately? It’s like Lost: Season 3 and Spinelli is Ben. What I wouldn’t give for Spinelli to turn out to be some brilliant puppet master a la Verbal in The Usual Suspects. How sick would that be? Think about it: Spinelli as an evil overlord would be way scarier than Jerry Jacks. Speaking of whom, why is Alexis so hellbent on getting Sonny away from Kristina when she’s perpetually almost-involved with Double J? Dare I say it, but Jerry is actually worse than Sonny. (Not in terms of acting talent; but I think that Sonny is a more inept criminal than the former Mr. Craig.) Plus I wouldn’t put it past Jerry to cut a bitch (Claudia) while Sonny just huffs and puffs and throws glassware. Just think of how often he has to return to Z Gallerie to purchase replacements.
Someone on TWoP wrote this, and I believe it to be true, that the actors probably have some kind of lottery every week to see who can work with Bradford Anderson. Every actor that gets paired with Spinelli seems to have a wonderful time. Generally it’s the only light spot in the show that day or week, so I’m all behind it. And yes, Spin and Claudia were a hoot yesterday. I actually rewatched their scenes this morning because I only gave the show my usual half attention.
As to Jerry Jax, I completely agree. He’s actually shot Robin, killed Irina and cut Claudia in his relatively short time on the scene. Not to mention his gleeful attitude during the MetroCourt situation. He’s a billion times scarier than Sonny is on his best (or worst such as it is) day.
Claudia and Spinelli continue to kill me. Jason continues to be a mindless t-shirt and jean wearing robot.
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