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Post by daisy818 on Jun 15, 2017 20:43:14 GMT -6
The book at least is definitely set in Boston, and I thought the show was as well, but at the moment any specific references are escaping me. Oh, huh...I thought it was in Chicago? The book is set in Cambridge (right at Harvard Square) and makes references to the Charles River. I thought the show was set there also.
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Post by daisy818 on Jun 15, 2017 20:49:59 GMT -6
Why were they amputating that guy's arm anyways? I for sure thought they were gonna go for his d. I totally thought that was going to happen too! Luckily DH watched with me and told me it was his hand (and when I could open my eyes again. Yick.)
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Post by bamalam on Jun 15, 2017 22:20:42 GMT -6
The book is set in Cambridge (right at Harvard Square) and makes references to the Charles River. I thought the show was set there also. The show is in Boston too. They reference the Charles there and the bandaids gather in Harvard square lol then no idea where I got Chicago from.
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Post by pepper on Jun 16, 2017 2:30:09 GMT -6
Why were they amputating that guy's arm anyways? I for sure thought they were gonna go for his d. It was a really strange punishment since they usually try to make them match the crime. I guess he's proven he's not sterile so they need his D in working order? Do they let you get a second crack if you have one baby? I don't know, but I also thought it was weird. Maybe in some ways this is worse because it's such a visible reminder to others always and he can't hide it. I also think of the doctors having to do these things. Unless they are all sadists too, it has to take a toll on them.
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Post by grumpycat on Jun 16, 2017 9:13:17 GMT -6
Why were they amputating that guy's arm anyways? I for sure thought they were gonna go for his d. It was a really strange punishment since they usually try to make them match the crime. I guess he's proven he's not sterile so they need his D in working order? Do they let you get a second crack if you have one baby? I don't know, but I also thought it was weird. Maybe in some ways this is worse because it's such a visible reminder to others always and he can't hide it. I also think of the doctors having to do these things. Unless they are all sadists too, it has to take a toll on them. I'm thinking that it was his arm instead of penis because of these exact reasons. Though I don't know what the wait time is to get a new handmaid after you've just had a baby. It's his left hand so he is unable to wear his wedding band and he betrayed his marriage.
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Post by daisy818 on Jun 16, 2017 9:19:33 GMT -6
It was a really strange punishment since they usually try to make them match the crime. I guess he's proven he's not sterile so they need his D in working order? Do they let you get a second crack if you have one baby? I don't know, but I also thought it was weird. Maybe in some ways this is worse because it's such a visible reminder to others always and he can't hide it. I also think of the doctors having to do these things. Unless they are all sadists too, it has to take a toll on them. I'm thinking that it was his arm instead of penis because of these exact reasons. Though I don't know what the wait time is to get a new handmaid after you've just had a baby. It's his left hand so he is unable to wear his wedding band and he betrayed his marriage. This all makes sense, but I do find it weird that in a prior episode (#4 maybe?) they are in the Red Center and discuss that the punishment for graffiti in the building would be losing your hand. But I guess that difference can be chalked up to the massive difference in how Gilead treats Commanders compared to handmaids.
{Spoiler}For example, the horrifying punishment that Ofglen #1 received for having a relationship with the Martha (and, for that matter, the punishment the Martha received) - quite a bit harsher than losing your hand.
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Post by pippa on Jun 16, 2017 18:22:58 GMT -6
I spent the entire show with my face in my hands, silently crying. - they are supposed to be in Boston, right? I'm thinking, based off the timeline of ovulation to now, that it's been about 2 weeks, so Moira has been on the run for that time.
She looked so shocked at the refugee center, dude's all, here's all this normal stuff, sorry you've been assigned to a whore house.
- Hannah was in a pink dress, does that mean that she will have to be a handmaiden? The colors in this show are so so symbolic, it must mean something. For a while I thought SJ might come around and perhaps be part of the resistance, I've changed my mind on that now. I'm not very squeamish, but I had to turn away at the amputation scene. And I wondered if he could feel it.
I'm ready to BURN IT DOWN. I also had to turn away during that scene! I'm a tiny bit squeamish so I just assumed I was being a big baby.
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Post by pippa on Jun 16, 2017 18:26:26 GMT -6
I just finished. Had to pause to transport my kid from one camp to another. HOLY SHIT. First: Mrs. Waterford. Hate her. omg. I am scared though with that ending. I also trust Nick & I'm hoping he has some power that maybe he can keep Hanna safe as well or maybe he also got to her? who knows. Moira realizing that Luke put her down as family. oh the tears. I cannot wait until the next season. What a freaking cliffhanger. Whoa. The Moira and Luke scene gave me all the feels. I'm so glad they're reunited.
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Post by pippa on Jun 16, 2017 18:28:19 GMT -6
I was also afraid that during that stoning scene that they were going to bring out Nick since it was after Mrs. Dbag told Commander Dbag that the baby wasn't his.
Also wtf was the point in pulling Jeanine from the river if you were just gonna sentence her to be stoned anyway?
Fucking Gilead.
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Post by NamasteBirches on Jun 16, 2017 18:29:49 GMT -6
I was also afraid that during that stoning scene that they were going to bring out Nick since it was after Mrs. Dbag told Commander Dbag that the baby wasn't his.
Also wtf was the point in pulling Jeanine from the river if you were just gonna sentence her to be stoned anyway?
Fucking Gilead.
omg yes I thought it was gonna be Nick too at first
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Post by grumpycat on Jun 16, 2017 18:34:24 GMT -6
I was also afraid that during that stoning scene that they were going to bring out Nick since it was after Mrs. Dbag told Commander Dbag that the baby wasn't his.
Also wtf was the point in pulling Jeanine from the river if you were just gonna sentence her to be stoned anyway?
Fucking Gilead.
omg yes I thought it was gonna be Nick too at first +1 ... I would have been irrationally angry if it was him.
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Post by NamasteBirches on Jun 16, 2017 19:03:49 GMT -6
Man I might have quit the damn show if it were him. I have faith he's gonna turn out to be a good guy.
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Post by grumpycat on Jun 16, 2017 20:01:05 GMT -6
Man I might have quit the damn show if it were him. I have faith he's gonna turn out to be a good guy. Yup. Me too. I definitely had that thought as soon as they called the reckoning. I'm glad shonda fucking rhimes isn't running this show.
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Post by Bluebird on Jun 17, 2017 12:53:30 GMT -6
I've been resisting this thread but am finally watching now!
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Post by Bluebird on Jun 17, 2017 13:31:52 GMT -6
That was intense. I need season 2 to start now!!!
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Post by sunfrogger on Jun 18, 2017 9:11:38 GMT -6
This was just posted in the Blinds thread. I know we lightly discussed a while ago but now that the season is over & we really got into the series I just can't wrap my head around how she can play this role. This whole newfound popularity is really working against this A- list mostly television actress in a very hit almost television show. Message boards are filled with people discovering for the first time she is basically living her show and are really turning against her. Elisabeth Moss/Scientology/Handmaid’s Tale Can we go back to this? Wtf???
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Post by olenka on Jun 18, 2017 9:53:54 GMT -6
I thought it was pretty well known that she was a Scientologist. I read a couple interviews with her where she was saying that the show is not a feminist story, it's a survival story. Say what now?
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Post by NamasteBirches on Jun 19, 2017 10:05:44 GMT -6
This was just posted in the Blinds thread. I know we lightly discussed a while ago but now that the season is over & we really got into the series I just can't wrap my head around how she can play this role. This whole newfound popularity is really working against this A- list mostly television actress in a very hit almost television show. Message boards are filled with people discovering for the first time she is basically living her show and are really turning against her. Elisabeth Moss/Scientology/Handmaid’s Tale Can we go back to this? Wtf??? I heard somewhere that she was born into it so she doesn't know anything else. I guess we're supposed to give her a free pass or something. idk how I feel about that
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Post by cakewench on Jun 19, 2017 10:06:30 GMT -6
I finally caught up on the last two episodes and tbh I am still processing. So well done. Serena's a bitch, and I love the look Offred gave her when she was being led out the door.
I need more Samira Wiley in my life. She's amazing, and the scene with her and Luke was awesome.
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Post by NamasteBirches on Jun 19, 2017 10:06:37 GMT -6
I thought it was pretty well known that she was a Scientologist. I read a couple interviews with her where she was saying that the show is not a feminist story, it's a survival story. Say what now?
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Post by Peekaru on Jun 19, 2017 10:56:23 GMT -6
I heard somewhere that she was born into it so she doesn't know anything else. I guess we're supposed to give her a free pass or something. idk how I feel about that I ::think:: that there are so many levels of Scientology that she might literally be unaware of what happens in the less popular caste (for lack a better word). That's the point, right? Keep everyone unaware of what else is going on, and deny deny deny. I am very interested in how the show will play out over time, but knowing this changes my perspective on the power of Offred. MORE MOIRA PLEASE.
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Post by NamasteBirches on Jun 19, 2017 10:59:33 GMT -6
I heard somewhere that she was born into it so she doesn't know anything else. I guess we're supposed to give her a free pass or something. idk how I feel about that I ::think:: that there are so many levels of Scientology that she might literally be unaware of what happens in the less popular caste (for lack a better word). That's the point, right? Keep everyone unaware of what else is going on, and deny deny deny. I am very interested in how the show will play out over time, but knowing this changes my perspective on the power of Offred. MORE MOIRA PLEASE. that's a good point too but Leah Remini has opened that can of worms now. She must watch tv? Lol +1 on more Moira
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Post by Peekaru on Jun 19, 2017 11:01:45 GMT -6
NamasteBirches, I assume the more popular/ current members are more strictly guarded. Not that it changes how the rest of us, non- cult, people might feel. Do we have a thread for Remini and Going Clear?
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Post by NamasteBirches on Jun 19, 2017 11:23:46 GMT -6
NamasteBirches , I assume the more popular/ current members are more strictly guarded. Not that it changes how the rest of us, non- cult, people might feel. Do we have a thread for Remini and Going Clear? No we don't. I haven't read her book or Going Clear. I've been wanting to read hers. Have to finish Handmaid's Tale first.
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Post by pepper on Jun 19, 2017 11:56:21 GMT -6
I don't really think her Scientology beliefs impact how I feel about her character or my interpretation of the fictional story I'm watching. This doesn't always apply for me - sometimes who the actor is bothers me to the point that I can't enjoy the same, but not in this case.
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Post by NamasteBirches on Jun 19, 2017 12:00:30 GMT -6
I don't really think her Scientology beliefs impact how I feel about her character or my interpretation of the fictional story I'm watching. This doesn't always apply for me - sometimes who the actor is bothers me to the point that I can't enjoy the same, but not in this case. It doesn't bother me a huge ton, just makes me scratch my head for her IRL. It doesn't impact how I feel about Offred's character.
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Post by sterling on Jun 24, 2017 21:04:30 GMT -6
Bumping because I just finished. Any viewers who have read the book? I have theories, but am worried about spoiling. I have an idea where season 2 will be headed.
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Post by NamasteBirches on Jun 25, 2017 4:16:10 GMT -6
Bumping because I just finished. Any viewers who have read the book? I have theories, but am worried about spoiling. I have an idea where season 2 will be headed. I'm in the process of reading the book. More than halfway through at this point.
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Post by sterling on Jun 25, 2017 4:53:24 GMT -6
Bumping because I just finished. Any viewers who have read the book? I have theories, but am worried about spoiling. I have an idea where season 2 will be headed. I'm in the process of reading the book. More than halfway through at this point. Tag me when you're done and we can discuss.
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Post by pepper on Jun 25, 2017 5:00:12 GMT -6
Bumping because I just finished. Any viewers who have read the book? I have theories, but am worried about spoiling. I have an idea where season 2 will be headed. Yes! Please go on! I just finished the book this week!
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