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Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Esther McCarthy: Gaffes, gaffs and gahs as Carrie and gang return to our screens
About this time two years ago, I was asked to review episode one of season two of And Just Like That... I was a Sex and the City fan, I loved the smart dialogue, the fabulous friendships, the fashion, the romance, the glamour of it all. But I hated that first episode. I ended the review by writing: ''Life's too short not to try something new,'' coos Carrie over her poached fecking egg. It's also too short to watch this ever again.' And yet, I couldn't stop myself tuning in for the first episode of season three. What can I say? I'm an optimist. I was hoping it might redeem itself, get back to the brilliance of the original. And not for the first time, I was wrong. So very wrong. Buckle up, (I wish Aidan had), here's a recap. It starts with Carrie sending a vintage postcard of old New York with a single heart on it to Aidan. (Big died last season, she reconnected with Aidan by having copious amounts of jiggy jiggy everywhere but in her apartment because he had bad memories of it, you remember — from back when the show was good? So she sells it, and buys a giant house in Gramercy Park. That's a lot of real estate wrangling for a man.) But gasp! New gaff or not, their 'happily ever after' is put on pause for Aidan's got a teenager who's fond of the gargle, getting in trouble to grab his father's attention. Ergo, Aidan, aka Country Lurch, has made the perfectly reasonable decision to ask Carrie to stay together, but with absolutely no contact. Huh? It's not forever, just a little snap of the fingers, he explains, just until Wyatt the delinquent is out of his teens, you know, just, pffft... five years. FIVE YEARS?! And bafflingly, Carrie agrees to this. The woman is in her mid-50s, for Christ's sake, she can't wait five years for another roll in the hay; she'll break a hip. 'Tis only Werther's Originals she'll want to be sucking by then. What the hell, Aidan? Anyway, I should have known, the old horn dog couldn't keep to his own deal, all it takes is three beers for him to sneak off into his truck, and ring Carrie for a bit of sexy time. In one of the most excruciating scenes I've had the misfortune to sit through, he flings open his belt and ... Gah! ... I had to close my eyes for the rest of it. Meanwhile, poor Carrie is put off by her cat (an actual feline called Shoe, I'm not being coy here. Shoo, Shoe, Shoo!) and just kinda murmurs, 'oh golly, emmmhmm', into the phone while your man is ruining the truck back in Virginia. You drive Wyatt around in that thing, Aidan you dirty dog. For shame. I actually wasn't well after it. As for the other characters, Miranda has a strange rigor mortis grin plastered on ever since she's become a lesbian but she's not having much luck in the single bars. She explains to the gals that on her last big night out, all she's managed to do is ring up a bar tab of $37 on mocktails ... so like ... two mocktails? Girl, try going out in Cork city with 37 buckaroos and see how far it'll get ya, phoney negronis or not. She finally gets picked up by Mary (Rosie O'Donnell), who it turns out, is a virgin and a nun and worse still — a TOURIST. This leads to lots of Virgin Mary and Holy Ghosting puns, but it feels like the writers worked their way backwards, and it isn't funny at all. They are Mean Girling a nice lady who just wants to see Wicked, visit the M&M store, and cheat on Jesus. Plus they totally missed a water into whine opportunity. Esther McCarthy "Season three Charlotte is like a weird, wide-eyed cartoon character who looks like she's playing that party game where someone put their hands into another person's sleeves and flails them around a lot for comic effect." Season three Charlotte is like a weird, wide-eyed cartoon character who looks like she's playing that party game where someone put their hands into another person's sleeves and flails them around a lot for comic effect. Her main story line is her bulldog getting unfairly cancelled by a Chihauhau with a bad back. Charlotte defends canine Richard Burton, repeatedly calling him a 'sweet baby angel', when in fact, he looks like ... well, a bulldog. He doesn't even need to be chewing a wasp to look grotesque. One half of his lip droops, so some misshapen teeth are constantly on show, his tongue lolls and those disgusting red bits under his eyes are always on show. He gets too much air time. He has a face like a painter's radio. I like him not. In another utterly relatable story arc, Lisa is forced to throw a party to make her husband look cool, that's right, the fella running for the esteemed office of city comptroller. He keeps pulling her aside to affirm that he is, in fact, cool. Your name is Herbert, you goon. You were done dirty the day your mother gave you that name. Get over it. Seema gets rid of her beau, after he doesn't pay her enough attention and she falls asleep in the leaba with a fag waiting for his call. She burns her mattress and more unforgivably her hair, which is 90% of her personality, so that's him getting his P45. Even though he's debonair and loaded and does not require a penis pump, like her last guy. So, I started the episode with high hopes, and just like that, it ends with me Googling 'how to bleach your eyeballs'. Will I tune in next week? Of course. I'm an optimist, after all.
Buzz Feed
18-05-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
25 Old-School Foods People Swear By
If you think about foods your grandparents might enjoy, a few things come to mind: Raisin Bran, Grape Nuts, Cream of Wheat, oatmeal — the list goes on. All of these cereals are unquestionably "old person foods," and despite their reputations, people of all ages love 'em. I say the term "old person foods" with no hate — I personally love Raisin Bran and can't tell you how many times my friends have poked fun at me for buying it. I knew I wasn't the only person who loved this category of food, so I asked Tasty readers about the "old person foods" they simply can't get enough of. Hundreds of people replied with their grandparent-approved grocery staples and recipes, and I'm honestly taking notes for my next grocery run. Here are 25 responses, as told by the Tasty Community: "Werther's Originals. I don't care that having them rolling around in my purse makes me feel like I'm 80. They are delicious." —Karen, 34, Texas "I love oatmeal and Cream of Wheat for breakfast, especially the more 'old person' flavors such as raisin, date, and walnut!" "I love Ambrosia Salad. Light, fluffy, fruity, sorta sweet. It's perfect for a summer dessert when anything else feels heavy." —Lunamyluna "Meatloaf, Raisin Bran, and oatmeal with peanut butter in it. I'm only 43 years old, but wow, this is good stuff!" "Oh my god, prunes! Especially the ones soaked in a little cherry juice. They're so good, but people act like I'm wild if I pull them out of my lunchbox! Nothing wrong with taking care of your gut with something tasty!" "I hate to say it, and I hope I don't sound ridiculous, but beans. Black, pinto, navy, refried — you name it. What I love most about beans, beyond being high in protein and how cheap and easy they are, is their versatility. They make a great side dish or can be the main dish all on their own. I don't care if liking beans makes me an old fart, they're delicious and nutritious and for that I gotta give 'em love." —Alex, 27, Arkansas "Bourbon pecan ice cream! It's crunchy, creamy, and a classic." "Grape nuts. I know that no one knows what they actually are, and my children say they break your teeth when you eat them, but I think they're so good! Plus, eating a bowl will keep you full for a solid six-plus hours! That's called sticking to your ribs, kids!" "Tuna noodle casserole! I learned it in Home Ec, and I've perfected it over the years." —Ginny Jensen "Tapioca pudding. My 15-year-old makes fun of me for it all the time." "Cucumber sandwich: cucumber slices with mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Yummy!" "Every day is best when capped with a fig and Jeopardy. My grandma and I agree." —protrout978 "Bread pudding or pistachio ice cream. My friends call me an old man every time I talk about how good those two things are." "I always keep an Entenmann's Coffee Cake on hand just in case company shows up." "Fig Newtons." —Jenna, Threads "Liver and onions. I'm 33 and absolutely love it." "Lemon meringue pie." "Warm cornbread with butter and molasses." —Shawna, Instagram "Boston Baked Beans (the candy) and burnt peanuts. My friends have made fun of my old lady candy." "Porridge every morning, and if I have something else besides it, I actually miss not eating it." "Butter cookies that come in tins. That stuff slaps." —Ashley, Instagram "Cottage cheese with Dorothy Lynch dressing." "One of my favorite side dishes is a 'salad' made of shredded carrots, raisins, and mayonnaise. IDK, man, it's just good." "Liverwurst! Also brown butter spätzle." —Kyle, 36, Colorado "Sun-brewed tea. My grandmother would put iced tea bags (and a TON of real sugar) in a large covered pitcher and set it outside in direct sunlight for a few hours. Not the fastest way to make tea, but hers was the best tea I've ever had. Unfortunately, apartment living makes it hard for me to sun-brew on my own, but I definitely dream of her sweet tea." What are some of your favorite "old person" foods? Let us know in the comments, or fill out the anonymous form below! If you're looking to satisfy your craving for nostalgic dishes, download the Tasty app, where you can find anything from bread pudding to meatloaf — no subscription required.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘Stay out of trouble. Just do the right thing:' 102-year-old woman's secret to a long life
'Stay out of trouble. Just do the right thing,' said Flossie Pope when asked the secret to living a long life. Pope turns 102 years old on Saturday, March 8. She currently lives in Visalia at J & M Elderly Care, where she celebrated her birthday a little early, on Thursday. Pope was surrounded by family, caretakers, hospice nurse, and Visalia Mayor Brett Taylor, to mark the special day. Flowers, cake and gifts helped make the morning festive. The Visalia City Council and Tulare County's Board of Supervisors honored Pope with certificates of recognition to commemorate and honor her 102 birthday. When reflecting on how much the world has changed in her lifetime, Pope said, 'The good Lord made it possible for me to live a good life. I've seen too many changes to even remember.' Pope was born in Imperial, California in 1923. She was the third child out of nine. Her father was a farmer and worked the fields using horses and a plow. Pope's niece Barbara Booker said that her aunt always worked hard. Pope worked for Sprigs Electric in Visalia for over 20 years. 'I was raised in farming country," Pope said. I didn't even know what a tractor was. We used horses in the fields.' "She lived a good life," Booker said. "She took care of herself." Pope and her husband George built and lived in the first adobe home in Tulare for 70 years. The house is still standing on South P Street. She was the mother of one son. Ginger Grahlman has been Pope's hospice nurse for the last five years, seeing her twice a week. 'Miss Flossie is a kind soul, has a smile that is contagious to anyone who crosses her path. She is full of wisdom, love and positivity,' Grahlman said, 'Flossie's outlook of life is not sweating the small things, just enjoying everyday as it comes, along with a few Werther's Originals.' This article originally appeared on Visalia Times-Delta: Visalia woman turns 102 and shares her secret to living a long life
