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The Game: Will we go round in circles
(For my dear friend Tvnista)
It has been quite some time since I’ve devoted any time, or thought or blog on the little talked about The Game shown on the CW, Friday's at 8:30 EST. One reason is my health (much improved but still battling) and the other, because The Game had become almost unbearable to watch. The characters had become caricatures of themselves and I was tired of watching a young, intelligent and capable woman (Melanie) become a cliché of a giggling, unfocused mess. I know what it is like to have someone almost break your spirit with infidelity and mistrust, but I was hopeful that the writers and I am guessing they are all male, would find a way to write about her (Melanie) resiliency with some humor thrown in.
Diva, I read your last blog devoted to the show and you piqued my interest.
Robin Givens married Malik????!!??
*GASP*!
Jason and Kelly are separated??!!??
WHOA! Didn’t see that coming!
Derwin is going to be a father??!!
WHAT??!!! Ever heard of dressing up your mister mister before taking him out for a ride?
And Tasha is missing in action??!!
*HoHum*
So, I had low expectations of entertainment for Friday’s episode and the first few minutes of the show didn’t give me any reason to hope for better.
Because she didn’t pay closer attention to her business with school finances, Melanie doesn’t receive her “white coat” along with the rest of the 3rd year medical students. Derwin offers to rescue his "boo" and they share a warm and fuzzy moment.
Ok. Nice.
You didn’t learn your lesson the first time around. Ok, now you must repeat the lesson.
The drama begins to build because Derwin is in jeopardy of losing his contract with the Sabres because of an undisclosed injury. His miffed agent warns him to start saving his money. An eavesdropping Melanie realizes that Derwin will not be able to front her the money he promised and she has no recourse but to turn to the person Diva and I have been insisting she turn to from the beginning. Her mother.
Mommy dearest (love her!) wastes no time in belittling Melanie’s relationship with Derwin (note to all parents: you’ll only push your children into the arms of the person you don’t like if you overly criticize them)
This causes Melanie to take her frustrations out on Derwin and angry words are exchanged between the two and they break up. Again. I can’t imagine saying, “oops, my bad, I didn’t really mean it”, to make up for any of the harsh undertones and words spoken.
Will this relationship be saved?
Can it be saved?
Should it be saved?
I will not waste my time on the Tasha/Malik/Rick Fox/Robin Givens crap.
Ho Hum
I was glad the latter part of the episode shaped up better than I expected. Because of it, I will be one of the regular 1.8 million to check it out next week.
Do I hear another?
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Nov 16, 2008 7:26 PM
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Hi RevVee.....I don't watch this show, but I thought I would say, "hi," and that I miss you. Glad to hear you are feeling better.
xoxo, Zia
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Nov 16, 2008 8:35 PM
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Vee!!!!!!! Yay!!!!! Hi hon!!!!
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Nov 16, 2008 8:36 PM
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Hi RevVee:
I don't watch the show either, but I know of you and we briefly crossed paths before. I've been wondering how you were doing. I just wanted to wish you the best and say that I keep you in my prayers. I hope that you are feeling better. God Bless You Always.
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Nov 16, 2008 11:30 PM
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Hi Zia!! I'm hanging in there. I've missed you and all my blog buddies here at TVG "Readers Community Room" too.
Hi Lacey!!!!  I feel as if its been forever since we've gabbed.
Hi Jfromnj. I remember you. Ditto on the Lord's blesssings. We all can sure use them.
I have doctors appointments all day and will check in when I return home if I'm up to it
Be blessed everyone. 
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Nov 17, 2008 9:05 AM
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Hi Rev,
I don't watch The Game, but it's good to see you blogging about a show again.
I'm looking forward to when you can watch The Closer finale and can do a blog about it. Then all of your fans can get closure.
(Sorry! )
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Nov 17, 2008 3:21 PM
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Marci - oh queen of puns - good to see you. RevVee - how did the doctor visits go? Yeah Rev, I have so missed your re-caps on The Closer. Everyone has. What are you watching these days?
xoxo, Zia
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Nov 17, 2008 3:48 PM
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Hi RevVee:
Wanted to pop back in here to see how you were doing. I hope that you're feeling alright after the doctor visits the other day. I agree that we all need the Lord's Blessings and please know that I'm praying for you to have good health and his blessings. Take care of yourself.
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Nov 20, 2008 12:22 AM
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