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I couldnt help but notice Carrie is the actual worst.
There was a time whenSex and the CitysCarrie Bradshawwas the epitome of New York glamour.
Her research involves talking it out with the ladies before testing the theory out for herself.
The episode also introduces Carries notorious on-again, off-again love interest, Mr. Big (Chris Noth).
Heres everything I noticed rewatchingSex and the City23 years later, including all the infuriating things about its heroine.
That intro still brings out all the nostalgic feels.
And Carries pink tank and tutu skirt ensemble?
The series opens with an anecdote of Carries friends love life.
Elizabeth, a journalist, moves from London and falls in love at first sight with an investment banker.
Shes elated after he asks her to meet his parents for lunch.
Well, Carrie, let us introduce you to a 21st-century term called ghosting.
Unfortunately, these disappearing acts have stood the test of time.
Different nomenclature, but same modus.
Throughout the episode and the series theres an uncomfortable obsession with being unwed.
On top of that, Charlottes narrative arc is dedicated to finding a husband.
Remember her men dont marry the up-the-butt girl edict?
If you expect women to flip the script afterward, youd be disappointed.
Charlotte, meanwhile, advises women to keep your mouth shut and play by the rules.
Supposedly strong empowered women said what now?
OK, maybe not Zoom, but aconference call.
We would all have preferred a nice celebratory conference call.
Second, are you implying you didnt want to hang out IRL because youre all… unmarried?
Charlotte responds with, Are you sure its just cause he didnt call you?
I couldnt help but wonder, is New Yorks dating scene really toxic, or is it just Carrie?
She abruptly leaves after he satisfies her, deliberately leaving him unsatisfied and confused.
And to feel so good and smug about it after.
Does she secretly hate Miranda?
Again, Miranda is Carries best friend, and yet its Skipper shes rescuing?
Carrie, what is the end game here?
Plus, I own my own business.
Carrie then tells the audience that Samantha, herfriend, has a deluded self-confidence.
Has Carrie never heard of hyping up her friends?
Does she not think Samantha is a catch?
Why does she hang out with people she doesnt seem to like?
Charlottes date with Capote doesnt go well.
Later on, its Samantha who ends up ogling Capotes painting, a clearly overused move.
Samantha, visibly disappointed, is forced to reply that she needs to wake up early too.
Throughout the series,Samantha is a beloved character.
Is Samantha actually empowered or not?
Why did they do Samantha dirty?
Admittedly, its easy to root for Carrie and Big throughout the series, especially on the first watch.
But with time, fans realized that Big had major commitment issues, and they really were toxic together.
When they first meet, someone bumps into Carrie, sending her stuff flying out of her purse.
Big then stops to help and hands Carrie her stash of condoms.
The episode then ends when Big spots Carrie walking home and gives her a lift.
When she tells him all about her article, he condescendingly tells her shes obviously never been in love.
(This remark knocks the wind out of her chest.)
And he responds with, Absofuckinglutely.
How is this the romance that sustained viewers for years?
