So happy you were pleased with the episode and the character. I have a friend who went though the transition, and I always get really uncomfortable when trans women are portrayed as either prostitutes, villains, total victims, or victimized villainous prostitutes. I love that this character is one of the kindest and…

Yep! And the trans woman has an awesome character that is not a cliche.

Uzo Aduba is The. Best. Actor. on that show. The best. I can't even begin to figure out how she gets her eyes to do the crazy eyes thing.

Definitely give it a chance. I am really enjoying it tremendously. There are so many amazing actresses playing amazing characters. How often do we get a show with more named women characters than men?? It's awesome and needs lots of support!

Yes! My husband and I are loving this show so much. We binge watched the first six episodes over the weekend, and we'll probably finish it tonight. I have never in my life seen so many amazing women actors all together in one place getting to play the characters of a lifetime. It is a character actor's dream. Everyone…

You and me both. I had no idea that this show was still on the air and that people still watched it.

Yes! She is one of my favorite characters on the show. Also, I love that they made the trans woman one of the kindest, most "normal" people at the prison. The hubby and I just finished Episode 6, and I'm dying to see if she gets her hormones!

I agree. I think she just comes off as a typical vapid, shallow person who was born into wealth and extreme beauty and has never really had to struggle at all because of it. I've known people like that in real life, and they are almost uniformly the same - kind of funny and fun to be around in short bursts, extremely…

How do you get out of the grey? I'm still there and I don't know why. Does a mod have to promote you or something?

Ha! Yes, this was the first thing I thought of as well. My husband and I are ready (we think) to have a kid, but we're all, "Just one, though! One and done. If it's one we'll be able afford either a private school or a move to a city/neighborhood with good public schools. Also, college. Also, we are totally that…

Yeah, I was just sitting here waiting for all the pro-eugenicists from Gawker to come on over. There's already one in the gray section. Just wait for the others. They are a delight. -sigh-

That sounds awesome! Also, I don't know where you're located, but Shiner Brewery gave me 4 cases of beer for FREE in exchange for putting up a tiny Shiner sticker on my bar. All I had to do was ask and tell them it was for my wedding.

Those skinny little punk kids need to know something that my husband had to tell one of his skinny little punk clients - if the real Pistoleros see those tattoos on you, they will either cut them off or burn them off. True story. Happened to some guy he represented a few years ago.

I swear to god, in the next few years, we are going to see weddings with "Price Per Attendee" attached to the invite like it's a political fundraiser or something. I swear to god. Watch. It's going to happen.

Yeah, I'd think twice before slapping those people. Around here, if someone has guns on their hip bones, they are most likely a member of a gang called The Pistoleros. They are not to be trifled with.

HA! Good one.

You have a good excuse! You are an exception to the rule! You are not a real life version of Chris Treager from Parks & Rec! (I presume.)

Yes! This is also why those "beefcake" calendars and movies like Magic Mike do precisely zilch for me. I absolutely can not feel physical attraction for me who are prettier than me. I know it's weird, but I just can't do it.

Oh lord I had completely forgotten this one! Or, tell me that Western medicine is the root of all evil, while I sit in front of him with the Herring Rods in my back that literally saved my life.

Yes! Especially the bad tipping. Too cheap to tip? You're too cheap to date me.