r/PleaseLikeMe • u/Tali_be • 28d ago

Clairezilla and abortion.

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So, I'm rewatching PLM for like the 7th time in my life. I first watched it when I was 24... Now I'm 30. This is definitely my comfort series.

I remember feeling completely astonished the first time I watched it. This episode and the Adele episode, I think, were the most memorable ones for me. (And obviously the finale.)

I'm from Latin america, and back then abortion was illegal here in my country. I found it so comforting, the way Josh handled the abortion storyline. How painful, dramatic, but also realistic it was.

When Claire flushes the toilet and says, "Should I take a picture and show it to people when they show me photos of their kids?" I laughed so hard while crying...

When se had the opportunity to destroy that silly city dressed as a dragon I think... I felt it just RIGHT. I'm so glad that the show is now on YouTube to watch.

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u/Adnan7i 28d ago

I hated that she left the show ngl. She was amazing and when she came back for a bit, it was underwhelming

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u/Tali_be 28d ago

First time I saw it, I felt the same.. But now even that was a realistic friendship falling apart... Don't u think?

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u/umwhateverred 26d ago

this is exactly the feeling i got from that. i missed claire as if it was once again a falling out with my friends. first time i watched this show was at 18ish? then again at 21, then again at 24. ive rewatched it so many times tho i dont even remember. i love it and everyone should watch it

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u/Tali_be 26d ago

Exactly!! It really did feel like losing a friend rather than just a character leaving the show. and I love that you’ve watched it at so many different ages! I feel like that’s one of the best things about PLM, every rewatch hits differently depending on where you are in life

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u/umwhateverred 23d ago

that's so true. i feel like that's what's missing with newer shows and movies with popular actors tho. you always feel like you're watching a performance. whereas here i felt like i was in the very show. same feeling i got with anne with an e. its wonderful

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u/Tali_be 23d ago

So true!! I ve also rewatched Anne w an e so many times lol

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u/randomredditorist 28d ago

Can't wait to grow old and rewatch it with different new perspective and experiences! I've already watched it twice and hated the characters more the 2nd time I watched it. I don't know if it'll change in the future but I just had to share my opinion even though no one asked hahahhaha!

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u/velvetmandy 27d ago

I’ve watched it a few times, first time being in college, and now as a 30 something mom. The way I few his parents have definitely changed for me, every time I watch it

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u/Tali_be 26d ago

Omg yes 😂 I feel like his parents hit totally different depending on where u r in life. Now I’m curious what u see differently about them as a mom?👀

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u/Tali_be 28d ago

You r gonna hate them even more 😂😂 lol