DOCTOR WHO asks, what's in a name? Well, when you're known throughout time and space only as "the Doctor," your true name holds power. If you are Prof. River Song, the Doctor's name holds the power to convince him that you are who you say you are — a person he can trust totally. I find it mind-boggling that Song knew the Doctor's name!

I'm probably preaching to the choir here, but why do soaps, soap actors and soap viewers all get such a bad rap? Sometimes, I feel like everywhere I turn, all I see is scorn for the genre. Sports fans are lauded for their loyalty, for having pricey season tickets, lucky chairs and lucky hats. The cast of the SOPRANOS, the showrunners for LOST...they all get kudos for being SO talented. But soap operas are the redheaded stepchildren of media. I can't even tell you how many times I've gotten the "ew!" look from people when I mention where I work, or, worse, the "oh, that's too BAD!" look. Like soaps are something to be ashamed of. Baseball fangeekiness is acceptable; sci-fi fangeeking means you're probably a brainy nerd, but soaps...? GASP! Heck, furries probably look down on soap fans. (If you don't already know, don't ask.)

So, I've already mentioned that I'm generally okay with GH's Jerry holding everybody hostage at Metro Court last year and still being around. Basically, as long as 90% of Port Chuck continues to treat him like he's scum, I'll be fine. Once everyone decides he's made of sunshine and puppies, however, it's a different matter. He's actually teetering on the edge for me right now because he filled Alexis' office with flowers and is all googly-eyed. Stop that! You're a villain! I feel like there are things that a show shouldn't "get over." It's one of my biggest pet peeves to see a character's ugliest moments glossed over and explained away.

Here are some of my biggest "Oh, HELL no" moments in daytime: (Warning, there are some YouTube clips, and they are disturbing.)

Wow, what a surprise it was when Sheridan ripped off Pretty's scar and revealed that Pretty has been faking her disfigurement.