Get your floggers out – we're going
into the Red Room of Pain! This week on The Lettuce Podcast,
Charlotte and Laura are getting sexy while they talk about 50
Shades Darker, the second book
in the 50 Shades of Grey
series. In honor of the release of the film adaptation, the hosts
explore the continuing relationship of Anastasia Steele and Christian
Grey, trying to determine if the two main characters really are meant
to be. They chat about a much expanded cast of secondary characters
including Elena (“Mrs. Robinson”), Christian's siblings, and
more. The representation of the BDSM lifestyle, various plot points,
and a topic simply called “WHAT??????” are also in the
discussion. Charlotte points out the plot devices of the novel she
felt weren't useful to the story. Laura points out some dramatic
character personality differences from the first to second books.
Both girls explore the reasons why Christian Grey's childhood life
affected his adult life, why Anastasia's character is just so
frustrating, and take time to compare the book to the film
adaptation. Can Ana and Christian come to understand each other after
500+ pages? Are Ana's annoying roommate and Christian's annoying
brother a match made in heaven? Are Ana and Christian really going to
get married after only knowing each other for a few weeks? Listen to
this week's episode of The Lettuce Podcast to find out about all of
these things and more!
Charlotte and Laura had an extra
special Fun & Games segment. First, they took a Buzzfeed quiz to
find out exactly What Shade of Grey they are. The second game was a homemade quiz called How Holy Is
it!? Ana Steele's favorite expression in 50 Shades Darker
is “Holy ______!” Laura puts Charlotte to the test with 10
scenarios from the book. Charlotte must determine what the second
part of Ana's favorite two-word phrase is for each scenario. Play
along and tell us how you did!
Both Charlotte and Laura enjoyed
podtails for this weeks episode. Charlotte sipped on the ultimate
enjoyement: Chocolate Wine. Laura was inspired by the Ana/Mrs
Robinson show down at the end of the book and enjoyed a Lemon Drop
Martini.
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Don't
forget to join us next week for The Lettuce Beets. On the next topic
episode of The Lettuce Podcast, Laura and Charlotte will be workig
together on a music topic called Dynamic Duos. They'll be chatting
about their favorite two-person bands!
Until
then,
Arugulater!
Listen to this episode now!
