I hate AJ. First time watching THE SOPRANOS Season 5! Episodes 3 & 4

[@mikeholmstead]

20 years in the can I wanted a Cristy Reacts video. I comprised. I ate grilled cheese of the radiator instead.

[@sleepwalking9238]

22:36 the actor that played junior almost cried at hearing that question It wasn’t scripted The actor says this in an interview

[@BayAreaMike99]

was gonna comment this

[@ripley_hicks_newt_86]

His full name is Robert Baccalieri Jr. His nickname is "Bobby Bacala". I think, "Bacala" is some kind of food - dried fish or something.

[@vtjbproductions]

Bacala is salted Cod

[@sabbath1136]

His real real name is "calzone with legs"

[@nilanniruthan]

I thought you were a Bacala Man, Uncle June. Whaddaya doing eating sushi?

[@ThinWhite_Duke]

They taught the world to eat

[@vtjbproductions]

@@ThinWhite_Duke these people ate pootzie till we gave them the gift of our cuisine.

[@robertthehernandez]

Coupla three things: great reaction, as always. Tony lettered in footbal, so he did have the makings of a varsity athlete. And Tony's a boss, not a captain. Also, happy to hear you watched Goodfellas! Love all your reactions, can't wait to watch that one.

[@zachglickman9169]

AJ blames Carmella for the separation. He lost out on Whitecaps because she kicked Tony out, in his eyes. He's dealing with the situation the way his father would, directing all his shitty behavior toward the person he feels deserves it so he can be nice to the rest of the world. It's roots lie in Livia's family dynamic, 'Dog eat Dog'.

[@mr.donatello]

There was a little foreshadowing with Feech. Earlier, one of the jokes he told about Tony Blundetto was about “the last time his parole officer showed up unexpected“ and that’s exactly what led to Feech’s demise.

[@crazyjoedavola5430]

Nip it in da bud.....

[@1ButtonDash]

hope you get back to more of the Sopranos, seems like ages inbetween episodes... then again it's good to savor it, only 2 more seasons after this

[@mr.donatello]

Welcome back. Missed these! Don’t disappoint me Jackie Jr.

[@JBugz777]

At last! - A reactor recognizes Larry David! 😃

[@LaCheeserie]

29:12 “yes Elliot” just hilarious. He just wanted to say it

[@mastereppsreturns6586]

To be honest, if someone spent 20 years in jail, and didn't say a peep about his guys, I can 1000% understand if he feels entitled upon getting out. These are the people I kept quiet and lost 2 decades of my life for. I'm back now, and I want to at least earn a little.

[@MrCzerillo]

"Gravity bong? Is that what they call it?" I think you KNOW that's what "they" call it.

[@hullbarrett]

There actually was a boss, allegedly, who walked around in his bathrobe and acted like he was mentally ill. He was nicknamed "The Oddfather" by the media. In 2003, Vincent "The Chin" Gigante apparently admitted that his insanity was all just a ploy to avoid prosecution.

[@blackjohnny9570]

Yea nice try but everyone knew it was a ploy, no mafia family would be lead by a simpleton 😂

[@hullbarrett]

@@blackjohnny9570 He, "The Chin," allegedly lead the Genovese (aka Luciano) Family that convinced Law Enforcement and US Attorney Generals to convict "Fat" Tony Salerno as The Boss, when in fact "The Chin" was the Boss. It's not the last time that Rudy Giuliani was fooled, but definitely the first time that he was fooled. LOL!!! He, "The Chin," and his doctors and lawyers also convinced a court in 1990 that he was too mentally impaired to stand trial.

[@JS-wp4gs]

Junior was portrayed as having dementia rather well. I used to do security in hospitals and nursing homes and such, with lots of time in dementia wards and quite a few of the residents were like him. Though frankly the reality of it is alot less dignified, its not something i'd wish on my worst enemy tbh. The wandering thing especially though, some of them would just wander up and down the same hallway for 12 straight hours to the point they would literally collapse, and that was by no means the worst of it. The worst part though is nobody who worked at any of those places gave a damn. If there is one thing I learned from the experience its that if you have family members in a nursing home - especially if they're particularly vulnerable with something like dementia, its important to show up at random times without notifying them ahead of time to visit, in case anything sketchy or negligent is going on. If they get evasive about letting you do it its a massive red flag. People would be shocked at what really goes on in those sorts of places

[@blackjohnny9570]

Same with healthcare workers, I used to work at hospitals and was shocked how nasty the woman are in every position.

[@jhilal2385]

Did you notice in the credits that one of the editors is Toni Kalem? She also plays Angie Bonpensario.

[@orangewarm1]

Lorraine Caluso was based on a NYT journalist Chase hated.

[@nealcomstock1958]

It took five seasins byt you finally said hell with it, I aint waiting for the next episode lol

[@ronrago2696]

When Junior fell on the stairs outside of court and hit his head, I think it really advanced his dementia ... Glad your back on Sopranos, Cristy, we missed you.

[@wrldchamps04]

I believe Feech absolutely knew Tony set him up to go back to prison....

[@orangewarm1]

Why do you believe that?

[@paulalexandredumasseauvan2357]

hope 🙏 all is well now with your family 😟 WELCOME BACK, love your reaction! 👍☺

[@dormonid]

Everybody hates A.J.!

[@yourlifeisagreatstory]

Another fun reaction. And I agree, by far at the top of my favorite shows, I watch the entire series all the way through once or twice a year and episodes here and there. Getting closer to the end is a little bitter sweet. You definitely need to watch the prequel movie once you finish the final episode (It really sheds light on a number of events from the show. Also, James Gandolfini’s son plays a younger Tony.) Hope all is well with the family situation. Keep up the great work. - Matthew

[@yourlifeisagreatstory]

And you’re spot on about teenagers, they’re evil haha. But, I think we kinda see a lot of AJ’s feelings in this episode; he’s upset about his parents being separated and blames Carm. We see him happy once he actually had some basic interaction with Tony. I think we also get to see a bit of self reflection on the part of Carm and Tony; they both are around other people but both experience a moment when they actually realize how alone they are.

[@charlescallen460]

Another excellent job. You're really getting towards the end. Obviously there can never be any more regular Sopranos because who could ever replace Gandolfini? 🤔

[@gregsgoogle2947]

When the writers put so much focus on an odd line it means they’re trying hard to tell you it’s a very important line. “He never had the makings of a variety athlete” is one of those important & reoccurring odd lines. Tony 1st said it in the pilot episode in his 1st scene with Livia (when Tony bought Livia a CD player for a broken record).

[@McCrispyTaco]

No one instigates harder than Junior. Sure Tony has his moments, but Junior causes so many fuckin issues lol

[@orangewarm1]

The Many Saints of Newark

[@LaCheeserie]

32:25 exactly! First reactor I can recall to call this out. This moment always pisses me off. In laws brother, or whatever. He can fo.

[@JJM0194]

Your reactions are the best

[@mastereppsreturns6586]

28:53 A remark like that can actually be quite devastating to a man's psyche and leave a poisonous intrusive thought that could last years. Do they really like me? Am I actually funny?

[@LaCheeserie]

26:27 another great Sopranos malaprop lol

[@scottmessenger8639]

Cristy take it from an old guy who's been around the block. You are a young beautiful woman, don't have children if you want to enjoy your life! Imagine having a kid like AJ? Great job with your reactions, you are always entertaining!

[@BayAreaMike99]

33:12 the fact you know that lmao😂

[@onepcwhiz6847]

Every time with you is like the first time, Cristy!

[@dantean]

Janice is actually changed by her relationship with Bobby. Even before they marry, she--like all the other women--are incredibly moved by his love for and faithfulness TO Karen, and she (Janice) very definitely calms down most, if not all, the crazy shenanigans her brother continues getting up to the very end. What we are fine with in Tony we can't stand in his sister who's from the exact same tree and demonstrates all the same behaviors, but I definitely think there's an early and a late Janice, the latter almost entirely consumed with motherhood and being a supportive wife (often TOO supportive) wife. No, she doesn't ever become "good," but there are no "good" characters in the show apart from the children too young or too innocent to be a part of the mob life. The rest are all sociopaths and/or psychopaths, with no exceptions. Even Adriana is one heroin addict enabling another who also happens to be a murder and one of the aforementioned sociopaths. No, I think Janice undergoes real change by series end and we can already start seeing it here. Love your reaction vidz, btw. They actually are the best Sopranos reactions I've seen and I intend seeing more (I've seen your Godfather already). Nice work--thanks! 🍾

[@DerrickCordero]

Cristy! "dig a hole and lie down" you're such a gangster when you watch the sopranos

[@JJgibson1]

Check out the tv series Sons of Anarchy(2008).

[@sarahwhite4906]

Lawrence Taylor is at the card table around the 26:08 mark. He was one of the greatest Defensive players (if not THE greatest) in the NFL, even while dealing with off field issues. Unfortunately, now he's...not a person to look up to.

[@timharris2291]

If you have a tiny yard, I don't know why you didn't get a manual mower, or even just a weed whacker.

[@orangewarm1]

Under the Boardwalk 🎶

[@stevelafarga3296]

26:23 Tiny knows how to make an entrance. Feech was not impressed!

[@biged263835]

Bacala is his nickname. Bacala is an Italian fish dish. His full name is Bacalieri

[@Cr0fteeGaming]

So does Tony :)

[@HonKang]

My name is Hon Wiyual Kang I live in Omaha Nebraska I'm South Sudanese American man ❤🎉😊

[@karimbarry6779]

For sopranos fans the podcast NOT TODAY PAL is very very good

[@JakubSmika]

Check out The Thing 1982.

[@HonKang]

My birthday is December 23rd on Monday I'll be turning 28 in 2 months! ❤🎉😊

[@kimotanaka5054]

Finally can reveal how vicios Phil Leotardo is played by late Frank Vincent. I encourage you to watch Goodfellas and get a Shine box!

[@CristyReacts]

Watched it very recently! It's coming up soon on the channel :)

[@onepcwhiz6847]

How many celebs (guest spots) can you name in this episode?

[@HonKang]

The man is funny! Sopranos show ❤🎉😊

[@darth856]

"I hate AJ" Yeah that tends to be the general sentiment at about this point in the show.

[@GabrielSantana-df6ge]

Exactly, after finishing the show, I can only feel sorry for A.J. And everytime I talk about the show and people bring him up, I feel sorry for him even more. He didn't even stand a chance with that family dinamics.

[@HonKang]

Hey! Cristy where you live? ❤🎉😊

[@HonKang]

Hi! Cristy❤🎉😊

[@onepcwhiz6847]

Yeah, Carm's mega hot this season.

[@HonKang]

I like Sopranos show! ❤🎉😊

[@jasongoodacre]

I'm Jason, and I matter 😄

[@HonKang]

Hi! Christy ❤🎉😊

[@Spinelli__]

Lol, this show is too much. "What am I asking you for? You probably showed her how." Lol!

[@Smokey2Mc]

I just seen the headline and i agree, AJ was such a spoilt snivelling little weasel.

[@JK-zo1pd]

Steve Schirripa

[@dulann6170]

don't you love me?

[@onepcwhiz6847]

My god butter chicken!

[@ConnbineHarvester]

Holy moley, I hope you weren't flashing that England cup all over Ireland, we don't take too kindly to their national football team that lost the Euro 2024 Final to Spain!

[@CristyReacts]

Haha! Thankfully I only went to England AFTER my time in Dublin so there were no problems

[@ConnbineHarvester]

@@CristyReacts Dublin eh? That's where all the best Irish people come from! (meaning me really!) Maybe you can get your family in Ireland to get you some Bohemians merch, the coolest (if slightly poor this season) football club! I live in Meath now, (45km north of the city) Dublin became too expensive. It would have been so wild if I was going about my day and I spotted pretty Colombian youtube lady just passing by! I'm avoiding talking about The Sopranos. it feels like the beginning of the end in these episodes. I'd hate to let anything spoilerey slip by accident.

[@axlglenn2156]

Tony “small hands” Soprano

[@Alex-xz4im]

Fowl with a W

[@russellward4624]

Not sure why you keep referring tomTony as the captain. Hes the boss, not a captain.

[@CristyReacts]

Technically he's the capo di tutto capi -- the captain of all captains! But no, I was just misspeaking

[@havok6280]

Just send your kids to boarding school if/when they get annoying...

[@onepcwhiz6847]

That arm break is very hard to watch.

[@beanindividual4000]

"Mawwage."

[@bombcheeto4153]

Thank you I always thought aj was the worst, so winy. And Janice she was so punchable, I get why Richie Aprille did it

[@dulann6170]

han pasado 84 años...

[@CristyReacts]

jajajajaja

[@seanbutler306]

You’re right and your brother is wrong

[@LaCheeserie]

No both right. Bacala is a shortened nickname version

[@mastereppsreturns6586]

Phil is the most terrifying character on the show

[@tidepride86]

Ohhhhh! Bright eyes! How ya doin hon'?

[@sergiogudino1763]

Roadies!

[@Bawookles]

Cristy, EVERYONE HATES AJ! The character has absolutely nothing likeable about him. At least with the mob characters, they have personality and they're funny. AJ just has nothing about him as a character. And it gets worse.....

[@drb6771]

👋👋🙌🙌👏👏✨✨🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠

[@frankducky6130]

I have a crush on u😍

[@JamMF-r3x]

My guy u are not holding back 😬

[@frankducky6130]

@@JamMF-r3x i know she's never going to be my girlfriend, but why should that stop me from telling her she's a total babe. It's not my fault i have hormones.

[@CristyReacts]

what a great exchange

[@JamMF-r3x]

@frankducky6130 Aight fair point just thought it was a bit wild to put it in a place the person in topic could see it that’s all

[@frankducky6130]

@@JamMF-r3x what's the point of being shy about this stuff on the internet, it's not like i have a chance in heck anyway. I'm ugly.

[@csw3287]

Very True title

[@DomLab-g2n]

Sopranos is the only show in history where Season 5 was arguably better than all the previous Seasons. It broke the curse and got better with age.

[@orangewarm1]

Na, 2 and 3 were the best.

[@orokusaki8014]

your a decent reactor but you never had the makings of varsity athlete !!! ..the biggest meme of the whole series lol