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ReverseMermaidMorty t1_j2ebsas wrote

So I can’t stand Poppy either. BUT I’m not so sure it’s because her actress is bad at acting. I’m also a software developer, and I’ve worked with other developers who are so socially inept it feels like they’re acting, badly, whenever they try to display any kind of emotion. Incorrect or over exaggerated facial expressions, weird badly timed exclamations and outbursts, the whole deal.

Just like Poppy.

So I’m not entirely sure if her actress is dropping the ball, or absolutely nailing it.

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freeprince1982 t1_j2elqlw wrote

So you're saying she's a 'good actor'? I have to disagree. I work in tech and work with tons of people in IT, Networking, cyber security and none of them act like she does. Albeit, I don't work with devs, still, I have friends which are reclusive, anxious people, and they do act weird, but Poppy instead acts like an alien in a human skin, not like a reclusive coder.

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ReverseMermaidMorty t1_j2engnj wrote

Idk, I'm saying it could go either way. I've worked with people who instead of just acting naturally they literally have to try to "act" naturally and it comes off super weird and awkward, just like how Poppy often behaves. The easy answer is definitely that her acting is subpar but all I'm saying is there's a small chance it's on purpose.

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huebomont t1_j2fngif wrote

you seem to be unable to separate acting from writing. she’s a bad character. she might be acting it well, but that’s still going to be unwatchable.

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freeprince1982 t1_j2fp86e wrote

Can you show me an example of her acting well, then?

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huebomont t1_j2fuial wrote

I don't think I can because I don't think you understand what I'm saying.

What she's doing with this character on-screen may be exactly what the director and writers want her to do with this character. That doesn't mean you or I have to think it creates a character that's fun to watch. If someone hires you to be an auto mechanic who breaks cars and you break all the cars you get, then you're still doing well at your job even though everyone will call you a bad mechanic.

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freeprince1982 t1_j2fvmee wrote

>I don't think I can because I don't think you understand what I'm saying.

A good actor would have played other roles. Be known for some good acting. If I told you Tom Hanks didn't act well in Forest Gump or The Terminal you could show me another movie where he acted well besides those to show me he is a dynamic actor with acting skills. I don't see people doing that here. I'm basically seeing white knighting and people saying that the character has poor writing. I could easily imagine other actors carrying this role with more integrity and be funnier and more amusing to watch. If you guys really like her, by all means, Stan for your life. I just don't see why she is necessary or important. In fact, she makes me hold a partial grudge against the show for casting her.

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huebomont t1_j2fvwip wrote

yeah you’re not listening

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freeprince1982 t1_j2fw1vr wrote

Overacting as a character. Cool. It still doesn't make it suck less.

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huebomont t1_j2fw64x wrote

yeah, I agree. which you would know if you were reading and not just looking for a fight

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freeprince1982 t1_j2fweyg wrote

It's not writing. The show has good writing. I think you're really the one who doesn't get it. But, by all means, stand on your pedestal and say nothing, more.

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