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 Sneak Peak from Nov. 10

Hello, readers! This is Y and R Vent, a blog I created because I have too much to say about soaps. Back in the day, I used to set my VCR to record “The Young and the Restless” and “The Bold and the Beautiful.” Then I’d watch it after school or on weekends.  Now it’s 2011, I’m “all growed up” and I still haven’t kicked my soap habit! Instead of allowing all these ideas to fester and build up in my head, I’m venting….and lucky you! You get to read my rants!

Y and R purists, please note that I will often include my comments on “The Bold and the Beautiful” (a.k.a. B&B) because it rocks. Feel free to skip those sections if you don’t care about the drama surrounding LA fashion houses.

Young and the Restless- Nov. 10, 2011

Jeanne, Jeanne, Wherefore Art Thou, Jeanne? Long-time portrayer of Katherine Chancellor, Jeanne Cooper, is temporarily replaced by Michael Learned. Although I’m sure Michael is a talented actress, I miss Jeanne already.

The Wayward Sons- Devon gets an invitation to Ashley and Tucker’s wedding. He wastes no time tossing it in the trash. Ricky seems to be debating which version of himself he will truly be—the smart “son of Paul go-getter” or the creepy, dark “son of Isabella.” I think he’ll turn out like a cream donut, a perfectly dual-layered confection. Ricky’s outside shell will be smart, sweet, and Paul Williams-esque, but just when we’ve grown to like him, Ricky will reveal his creepy, krazy (Krazy with a “k) cream center.

The Seedy Apartment Confessional- Phyllis decides to stalk Ronan and unexpectedly shows up at his door. It's all obvious from the beginning once she bats her eyelashes and pulls the dysfunctional family card. Returning her affections, Ronan bats his eyelashes then tears up over his own predicament. Phyllis explains how she and Nick divorced, then "sort of" got back together, then broke up. The scene gets steamy while these two confused souls console themselves con pasión.

Seduction 101 with Nick Newman- I’m not even sure Avery needed to apologize. Nick seems to have had permanent bedroom eyes for her from day one. Once he gave her that video game (originally intended for Phyllis), it was on. So long story short, Avery apologizes for pulling a Phyllis a.k.a. deliberately allowing Phyllis to catch her and Nick in a compromising situation. Nick totally eats up that apology.  He throws some “you’re hots” Avery’s way, and the next thing you know, they’re in Avery’s room and clothes go flying.

This Episode’s Random Coolness: Tucker and Ashely’s wedding invites. These things are awesome. What a cool personal touch to have them hand delivered. Did anyone else admire that beautiful silver-on-black design? Y and R, you keep it real with great props like these wedding invites. If only we could all manage to announce our nuptials by sending top-notch tickets via courier!

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