Ishraholics Anonymous ~April 1st. 2015. Updated - Page 7

Originally posted by: Krishy

In theory there is progress to Raman-Ishita getting Ruhi back on the grounds of child labor, and all of Raman's secrets are out in the open. So in theory they could end the Ruhi separated from Bhallas saga, but who knows what they are thinking.

The more they drag...the more their are botching all the characters but Ruhi.

Good on you for avoiding the LU! I haven't watched, but can't shake the forum yet! I'm at the gym right now and don't have YHM to watch 😭...so I'm creeping IF from the elliptical! 😆

Originally posted by: Sai-licious

Secrets are like second nature to R... glad they're out! Hope they go the child labor/abuse route... I am my heart will ACHE/BREAK for Ruhi... but at least she'll be out of Cruella's clutches (I urge you all to look at a picture of Cruella de Vil and then at Shagun... #twins ) and IshRa and co. will get a chance to START to make amends to Ruhi.

LOL I just got back from the gym... yeah, I try to avoid YHM (these days at least) at the gym if I want a stress-free workout 😳

Originally posted by: krishy13

With all the negativity I'm seeing about the show...I feel like the CVs can either try to salvage this show or just keep producing crap.

With the new rating system...I guess they are going to get a larger more diverse sample which is good but the feedback may not come as often. Thus the creative team can use online feedback or continue to disregard it.

Up until now they could disregard it bc the skewed TRP system supported their view that people are watching & "liking it," but now that may not be the case.

I really don't want to totally give up hope on the creative team that brought these beautiful characters & story to life. Despite the recent dragging, they really still can save this show. I just don't understand what is stopping them.

There are still a few of us left with hope and if they fix things, more old/new viewers could start watching.

I used to be so proud/excited about this show, but now it is bit shameful to still profess loyalty to the show.

#stop breaking our hearts, oh cruel world

#senti moment over

😊

I'm right there with you Krishy. I don't really understand the TRP system... I barely understand the ratings race on my side of the pond... ok, I don't want to understand it but I am hoping that this new revamp gives the CVs some scope and push to return the show to it's original glory.

Here's my thing- okay so this new format clicks with some people, but it's just like every other show, don't you want to make it a stand out? If your 'the same track that's on every other show' model doesn't work or gets boring, you recognize that the viewers can perhaps switch to another channel with the same track and a less follically prosperous leading man right? So if people are going to switch the channel anyway, why not give them a different content from which to choose? Wasn't that the original idea?🤪

This makes sense to me... but not them... Am I that dumb...I never thought so ... but...I mean...😭


I fee like at this point this is the state of the writing room/ think box @ camp YHM right now:

.. change the words to 'what they are watching' and that also describes the original audience of this show...

I just don't get it. I don't get the current content. I don't get the target audience. I don't get targeting such an audience. I don't get the waste of talent. I don't get the lack of imagination. I don't get the waste of time. I don't get the wasted potential.


*sigh* I guess, in the end, what I ultimately don't get is why I waste time complaining about this when I know it doesn't really make any difference...😭😭😭



@Bold: That's what keeps us all holding on though, Krishy
@VJ: Phenomenal post!👏👏👏
@G: How you find a way to make such amazing and pointed collages even during these times of ISHRA/ISHRARU/Mohabbatein drought is a mystery to me, and a credit to you...terrific job!👍🏼

Originally posted by: krishy13

Haha cruella...🤣 Reminds me of one of Gan's posts comparing Shagun to one of disney's recent villains whose names slips me!

Usually when YHM is good I'll work out longer and watch 2x and if it's bad and tolerable I'll watch but havE a more intense workout to blow off all the annoyance! 😆

In terms of Raman's secrets...yea he kept them in the past but you could understand (whether or not you agreed) his POV, but with this track it's been botched bc they don't want to elaborate on his POV like before. Regardless...I just want a break from the pathetic leads. Even in Saathiya, the leads have a bigger backbone!

AlSo have yall ever seen a picture of the mean creative director in one of Ekta's movies? It's hilariously terrifying!

Originally posted by: Sai-licious

I know what you're talking about! The rocking chair gif, right?? If so, I think it's from Princess and the Frog! Another great comparison, btw!

LOL good workout strategy!! 👏

LMAO yes, I saw TAKS in those pics... it looked like he was practicing kala jaddoo... *GASP* OMGGG I have a theory as to why YHM has become this way 😡 🤢

Mother Goethel... Repunzel?



...The resemblance is uncanny... especially with the current track!🤣

Wait a Min- I thought Taks was the Editor-😲- confused me😆😆🥱.

Anu - I love your GIFs and all your points are bang on! Idk if it's because we think more in terms of meaningful content and personal satisfaction, while the big shots of this show just think in terms of money. I get the business aspect, trust me...I'm fairly well versed in business matters and meeting the bottom line.

But here in the States we have tons of shows that have deep content with satisfaction for those involved and the viewers, and they make money. I get that the format of the desi TV system is horribly limiting, but there are ways to work with it. I mean look at KY2...they are keeping things fresh and viewers attached. Yes it's a younger show in many senses, but they are doing something right. And for YHM to mess up with SO much potential blows my mind.

I want to go meet Sonali Jaffer & the main writers and tell them they can do a good job. I'm sure the channel, mean creative director, & PH run that as a tight ship and likely crush those 3 ladies' creativity, but they are still capable of so much.

*sigh

I hate being overly loyal to things, and because all I do is study all day...IF is like my only respite as it provides a short study break!

Originally posted by: shadeslayer

Wait a Min- I thought Taks was the Editor-😲- confused me😆😆🥱.

@Anu- I really do not get what is their target audience either. I saw someone say that they are probably just trying to cash in on the 7pm show audience- Might be that is the case. It's like its not YHM anymore- It is just- SNS Reloaded.

According to Wikipedia, he's a "creative director"

@Sai - I would love to hear your kala jaado theory! 😆

Originally posted by: RomComFan

Mother Goethel... Repunzel?



...The resemblance is uncanny... especially with the current track!🤣

Originally posted by: krishy13

Anu - I love your GIFs and all your points are bang on! Idk if it's because we think more in terms of meaningful content and personal satisfaction, while the big shots of this show just think in terms of money. I get the business aspect, trust me...I'm fairly well versed in business matters and meeting the bottom line.

But here in the States we have tons of shows that have deep content with satisfaction for those involved and the viewers, and they make money. I get that the format of the desi TV system is horribly limiting, but there are ways to work with it. I mean look at KY2...they are keeping things fresh and viewers attached. Yes it's a younger show in many senses, but they are doing something right. And for YHM to mess up with SO much potential blows my mind.

I want to go meet Sonali Jaffer & the main writers and tell them they can do a good job. I'm sure the channel, mean creative director, & PH run that as a tight ship and likely crush those 3 ladies' creativity, but they are still capable of so much.

*sigh

I hate being overly loyal to things, and because all I do is study all day...IF is like my only respite as it provides a short study break!

You started watching!!!!!!!!!!!! My constant annoyance... I mean, gushing, worked? I expect to hear from you veeery soon!😉


As for the rest... I feel like you can scream at them with bullhorns and they will just ignore you, they gonna do what they gonna do... and we just have to hope that something horrible happens in the TRPs in order for the strategy to change..🤢