Bye, Bye Vito.
If he was smart, he would of went outside and clipped the two when they went to get in their car.

Then again, I guess he didn't have room for a piece in that leather outfit of his!

A pretty slow episode but it wasn't without it's moments. Some thoughts and observations:

- Chris's cold medicine crack about Allegra's name was very funny.

- Johnny Sack's daughter Catherine is pretty nice lookin I think. (not Allegra the cow who was to be married, er...uh...I'm sure she's a great gaal, but she's not much of a looker).

- The whole scene where Johnny Sack was planning his daughter's wedding in jail was a riot I thought.

- Johnny Sack's GQ magazine comment was pretty funny also I thought.

- Tony and Johnny talking business at Allegra's wedding in front of the older hearing impaired relatives was needless to say quite amusing.

- Oh yeah, Jamie Lynn if you ever visit these boards, I am asking for your hand in marriage. I'm not having too much luck with mail order brides and dating services so please, consider my proposal. I will make you very happy and I know that you will make me very happy.

I know there's been some discussion and doubt that Junior might be faking his "dementia". Do you still think it's possible? I thought at first it might be possible, but I think tonight he seemed genuinely confused, and obviously wanted to go home.



TIS

Thats it. Its all about how others perceive you and Tony was definitely out to make a statement. He purposely looked for the baddest guy to pick on (so the others would be more intimidated). You saw the look of satisfaction on his face just before he threw up for the second time.

It'll be interesting to see how the gun buy goes down with the Arab guys.

Based off what we saw tonight, I can see Vito, Rusty, and maybe even Junior all buying the farm within the next 2 episodes. Next week looks to be very eventful.

As far as the episode caliber, I thought it was good. My ranking of the Season 6 episodes so far...

1. Members Only
2. Join the Club
3. Mr. and Mrs. Sacrimoni Request
4. Mayham
5. The Flesh Part of the Thigh (The only one I actually thought was bad this season)

Arab guys looked like Feds to me. Just wait and see.

I know the bodyguard was really buff and in shape. Tony is a big guy and not in good shape. Don't know if in reality a one on one fight between the two, who would win. However, in this case, Tony had the element of surprise on his side, throwing the first unexpected punch which gave him the edge. Did you see the shock on everyone's face? They were totally baffled. Then again, what do I know about fist fights?

TIS

One thing I was kinda curious about...when the guy started to try and fight back a little, no one else did anything. You would think that right away, they would step in and try to break it up or something, even right after Tony threw the first punch.

Nah, just because one has muscles doesn't mean they know DICK about fighting. Tony has had a good long experience with fighting, knowing how to throw the beatdown, and take punishment.

Besides, the bodyguard probably realized as well that with 6 wiseguys in the room, if he tried to seriously fight back, he would default for good on his gym membership.

Anyway, as for Chris....imagine if it turns out that he indirectly help fund/arm some terrorists? The irony!

Seems like Chris was getting a bit mouthy this week also.

and was that named inked over on Paul's shoudler that use to say Mother on his tattoo?

Oh, is that what the tattoo scene was about??? I didn't really notice or get the connection there. I had assumed Tony was checking everyone out deciding at that moment who was going to be his punching bag. :p Nice observation FS. I'll have to rewatch it.

TIS

you both are right!

The MOTHER tattoo was "modified" and Tony decided that Paulie was too old/worn down.

Did anyone catch what it said?

I thought it said "GOOD LUCK." I'll be watching it again when it's on in like 45 minutes...but at least that's what I was thinking that it said.

The bar over it said Good luck.
then the box in the heart below it was inked out.

Funniest line of the night: Tony asking Dr. Melfi for a mercy fuck.

Someone here was thinking that it was rude to ask for money to cover a gift.
How about Tony asking Johnny how much the wedding was setting him back!

Now that takes balls!

I believe that was "Leonard's Of Greatneck." A pretty famous catering hall on Long Island. I've been to several weddings there over the years, but none in the last few years, since they re-did the place.


Don Cardi

Best Sopranos i can remember in recent years was the near-death episode a couple of weeks ago. Finally Chase got something right with all his creativity... this episode on the coma/near death was very profound, I wish there were more quality episodes like this.

I think tony was checking other men's arms, seeing who had the most muscle, etc... he was picking out his prey... and its true... sure this 20-something kid could bench press more than anyone, but fighting is a skill and has NOTHING to do with strength... i am actually wondering if they crew knew tony is feeling a bit insecure/insuperior and he had to prove something to himself, that kid was easy prey... even still, old age is catching up to all of them... i think that was the main point of the episode... especially since they have all been talking about their ailments, silvio with the asthma attack, paulie saying he cant do chinups, vito talking about losing weight and living longer...

As for the whole vito thing... it made no sense, why should he, being a capo, fear the 2 young soldiers (if they were even of that status), a man like that would not be, or should not be intimidated by them, and if they mouthed off, they would have surely learned their place quickly with a message... so i am not buying it, seems like the writers were lazy on that one... could have been something more interesting there..

Well I don't know about that. What kind of explanation could he possibly offer in that situation, whatever rank he might be? I thought he mustered a decent one, the whole "joke" thing, but obviously there's little you can do there to avoid the truth.

Well, whattaya know! JRCX finally joins up after what, 5 years of invites? :p Welcome aboard.

Next weeks episode looked like they were having a funeral. "You are not going to believe this," states Chris. I have a feeling Vito killed himself.

I agree Paul! If not next week, it'll be soon IMHO. Vito is history. I imagine Finn will be relieved.


TIS

Don't be surprised if Vito is around a little longer than expected.

I don't think Vito commited suicide, sure, he is afraid that those two guys will say something, but I don't think that Chase would have another sucide so quick. Especially Vito.

Yes, you could very well be correct. It's totally speculation on my part anyway.

Thinking back to the scene when Carm told Tony to "watch" Vito last week, remember? Then, they replayed that portion before last night's show started. It could indicate (again speculation), that there will be an upcoming storyline where Tony will take heed to Carm's words. Exactly what it'll be is anyone's guess.

TIS

Does anyone have any insight into who those two guys that saw Vito at the gay club were? Who are they under directly? Vito is a Captain, these guys seem to be nobodys, but by the way that they talked to Vito it seemed like they were old friends, and one turns out to be gay.

Also, the fight between Tony and "penne arrabiate" was a great lead into Tony asserting his force. Just look at all their faces in shock.

Chrissy, Chrissy..this guy is always in a problem. His own crew shot him, heroin, adriana...a long line of mistakes which will eventually come back to haunt him. And if Chase does adds a dose of terrorism into the mix, only a long spiral down awaits the Soprano crew.

The last 20 minutes or so made this episode. Phil speaks very openly on his thoughts about John. Something that Tony can prey on maybe later, due to this favor that Tony agreed to now.

I am very disappointed however with the character growth of AJ so far, but hopefully I will be proved wrong. He is still the annoying little kid from season 1. The producers could have got the character maybe to hit the weights or something, I just find his whole character out of main storyline, which he should not be since he is Tony's son.

HIGHLIGHT OF THE EPISODE: No, not the earthquake at the end of the episode..had to get a ginny joke in...but Uncle Junior's few moments on camera. He is a sick man, and everyone fails to see this. I feel sorry for his situation, and I do not think Tony should allow this to be happening to his uncle. I thought maybe that his dreams about dementia would lead to a reconcile after his hospital time, but in the end, his stubborness remains on this fact with his uncle.

There are so many storylines to follow, and I look forward to next week.

Question to the FORUM: Do you think Meadow and Finn will break up or get married??

A presto

I don't agree with you in your opinion of Tony being stubborn by not forgiving Uncle Junior. You have to put yourself in Tony's shoes, HE WAS SHOT. Not to mention he almost died because of it. Also Tony already forgave Junior once for trying to have him killed how many chances should you give him? I think it should be noted that Tony probably hasn't seen or heard anything about Junior either I cite Carmela in the last episode pulling Junior out of the paper so that Tony wouldn't see.

There are a lot of storylines it seems. The two guys in the gay club that busted Vito, I thought were "collecting" money or something. I don't know their names though. Even in church he has to use the "f" word.

TIS