While on the surface it doesn’t seem like a lot happened here in the world of mafia madness, internally a major shit storm just blew over and a bright ray of sunshine has peaked the surface of Tony’s withered heart.
He didn’t do it. He didn’t sleep with her. Carmella’s love was enough to make him say no. Fantastic.
And A.J. is the anti-Tony right now–he’s good and wants to be bad. Whereas Tony is bad and wants to be good.
I loved the whole production of Tony walking around the neighborhood like he was a protector of the people–about as amusing as his captains calling their business “protection” and shaking their heads at what was happening to their neighborhood. And I love the comment about “the little guy” not having a chance–in other words, it’s a shame that coporations have taken over the mom and pop shops these assholes have been robbing and extorting from for years. The poor gangsters don’t have a chance in a Starbucks world–that is unless they own the buildings that Starbucks buys the Mom and Pop shops out from under.
Don’t think this is going to lay over on Philly–he still hasn’t forgiven Tony for ordering the murder of his twin brother in season 2. I predict this will be a point of contention.
And Vito, ah Vito. I couldn’t resist it. When he was in the parking lot, with his new boyfriend, right before he got the shit beat out of him by said new boyfriend–Vito asked him what kind of motorcycle he had. And the guy said “Fatboy.” My brother-in-law and I looked at each other and at the same time said, “That ain’t the only fat boy he’ll be riding tonight.”
Now, I don’t care who you are–that’s just funny right there.
Thoughts? Comments?
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Hi Josh,
Like father, like son…
A.J. wants to be bad but he just doesn’t have the, uh…spine…gotcha!
Tony…poor conflicted soul…but he is showing such a degree of inner strength right now that you have to have a whole new respect for the guy. Maybe he can finally become the father A.J. and Meadow need and the husband Carmella wants.
I’m beginning to think that the place to watch the “Sopranos” is wherever you and your brother-in-law are! You guys are too damned funny…and…it’s my kind of humor…a no holds barred, smart-ass, witty sense of humor…(you guys would have fit in nicely with my grad school group…get us all together, add some beer and TV and…it was off to the races…and nothing was sacred or safe.)
Back to the topic…Vito and his new man…The guy has everything Vito could want…a penis and a grill!…the mustache and motorcycle are added bonuses.
I agree with your assessment of Philly…he’s gonna blow soon…and not the way Vito has! (I had to say it…and I’m sure you saw that coming…alright now, watch it!)
Much better than last week…ah…I live for Sunday evenings like this one.
Until next week, keep that wit keenly honed!
Judy