The BooBoos need their own kid, Shane needs to go to rehab, who wants naked Ned pics, who WILL Levi snog, and will Susan be usurped by plain Jane, super brain? It must be Neighbours...

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Yo. No spoilers. Go to the spoilers thread for that kinda chat.

The Mackenzie - Richie storyline is becoming cringey.

And I wish Richie would get rid of that teeny little man-bun! Doesn't suit him.

I just can't understand why the makers of the show, think anyone would be interested in that plot.

Also
"Do you want to have sex some time?"
"Yeah i think so"
3 hours later ...
"So it's lunch time, shall we go to yours and have a really quick shag"

I don't think it's cringey, I know MN hates transgender, but that aside, it's good to see it being communicated between two characters and discussing if the other is comfortable. Sure, the writing is clunky, but the intent is good. And I loved the discussion with Roxy and her saying 'I dress for me'.

Less cringey than Dipi and Pierce!

I certainly don't hate transgender, but a scene where Mackenzie announces loudly "Richie wants to have sex!" is cringey when it's on in the afternoon and you're watching with a four year old. Wouldn't matter who was saying it, it's not great, and very typical of Neighbours at the moment.

Oh, the announcement bit was weird and just clunkily written. But I like the intent of discussing it with each other in a mature fashion. Plus Roxy was lovely.

I don't think it's cringey it isn't cringey because she's transgender, it's cringey because teenagers discussing whether to have sex and how about now in our free period IS cringey. It was cringey when we were teens talking about it and their writing hasn't helped. So i agree it's important and Roxy is definitely the star of the message - listen to Mama Rox kids!! But yes, i could barely watch for awks

Teens on Neighbours always announce the intention of moving things to 'the next level' to all and sundry, and it is always cringey.

I dislike Mackenzie’s character intensely - she is so sanctimonious.

ffs its not to do with hating trans(which I don't) its about a boring character and stupid story line.

I don’t think I’ve heard anyone say necklace almost like it’s two separate words before...

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I dislike Mackenzie’s character intensely - she is so sanctimonious.

Agreed - I cannot abide her character.

I don’t think I’ve heard anyone say necklace almost like it’s two separate words before...

That was hilarious! I actually rewound it cos I couldn't believe my ears...

I came on just to say I almost threw my shoe at the telly when they kept saying neck lace lol

I'd forgotten the neck lace. I was wondering how come I've never heard anyone say it like that before?

Yes - the words neck and lace do not need to socially distance!

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I got flashbacks to Paul pronouncing memo meemo

Not remotely sorry for either Dipi or Pierce. Hope Paul gets a bit of comeuppance too, though. And I really hope Chloe ends up hating horrible Nicolette!

I find Shane too irritating to feel sorry for him either. He’s a completely different character to a year ago.

When I’m having a depression episode, I can’t process ideas very well but I don’t have a glazed human Labrador smile either. And the way he talked to Toadie about the outdoor space the other day, what a twat.

Couldn’t give a shit if they stay together or not.

I don’t like Nicolette but I am quite enjoying her manipulative behaviour. It’s more interesting than Hendrix being a muppet or even Paul’s dick swinging. So many characters who come in to stir the pot are one dimensional.

i am so glad the cat is out of the bag.
I hope Shane tells dipi what a hypocrite she is.

Agree re Nic.
She looked genuinely upset about the affair, it wasn't her sly smile, she just wanted C to know he's a dick. And now she's realising she's screwed it up. Yes she wants to be with C but I genuinely think her first motivation was just uncovering his duplicity.

I think she's a good face actor - you can tell a lot from her face whereas some actors don't have that subtlety

You had a miscarriage and didn't deal with it how I wanted and talked to your friends, of COURSE I had to shag another woman. What else could I do to assert my masculinity??
I think this odious Pierce works better with the new Pierce, I'm sad he's going

I actually really like the actress who plays Nicolette. The character is genuinely interesting and I'd like to keep learning more about her. There's a lot to her.

I also thought she seemed genuine in being upset for Chloe. She wanted to show her what Pierce was up to out of friendship and caring.

But it'll be interesting to see how it develops now.