Written by Erin

It’s a beautiful day in Salem. The sun is shining and Vivian is plotting Melanie’s murder while Sami looks for her baby who’s been kidnapped by EJ (the baby daddy).

Meanwhile in Genoa City, Chancellor Mansion was invaded and Patty the psych patient is stuffing meds in her mattress. In Port Charles Sonny’s jumping bail and Lucky’s slipping back into alcoholism and in Pine Valley Greenlee plans to take the city, marry David and bring Erica to her knees.

Yep, the stories are outrageous. The plots are unbelievable but every weekday millions spend their afternoons watching the drama unfold. I don’t care who you are or what you do for a living. I’m willing to bet that most women, no matter how prestigious their current position in life is (Admit it, Nancy Pelosi) have watched a Soap Opera at some point. I bet you have (yes, you!).

Soap Operas are criticized as being “stupid” and “predictable.” So what? People love the characters. They have memories associated with story lines. Who can forget the feeling you had when you watched your favorite Soap couple get married or the anger you felt when they broke up a few months later? Haven’t you ever wished a weekend away because the Friday cliffhanger left you on pins and needles?

So fess up! Who’s watching a Soap? Who has a Soap memory? Let the truth out, ladies!