Alexander Skarsgård VIII

[BookChick]

My friend gets the sad face when she's really buzzed, but not quite drunk. Like she's trying to appear sober and focused, and instead she looks like she's bummed about something. It appears just before 'I love everyone/thing except for my ******* ex'. lol

 

[Gatorgurl]

My friend gets the sad face when she's really buzzed, but not quite drunk. Like she's trying to appear sober and focused, and instead she looks like she's bummed about something. It appears just before 'I love everyone/thing except for my ******* ex'. lol

My friend gets that face a lot too!!It is actually quite funny to see.

 

[scaredsquirrel]

I am not so sure he was looking sad in that photo. There was a seriesof photos that went with that one. He's next to the pretty brunette in the other photos (and you can see her hand in this one) and he is animated and smiling. At one point he is leaning far over her like he's in her hair or something. I think he may have been lost in thought but who knows about what. I have frequently been told I look either sad or mad when I'm thinking about something. He's holding a beer so I'm going with tired, slightly buzzed, and thinking about what the interviewer, or the woman next to him is saying. And I'm basing that on the series of photos from this interview that we saw earlier. Maybe I'm just hoping he was tired and concentrating.

What was the book that starts "It was the best of times...it was the worst of times.."? I have to imagine that sort of sums up AS's trip to Sweden. He had a great role with Trier and his dad, had almost six weeks to see his friends and family during the best time of year to be in Sweden, side trips planned, festivals, and lots and lots of beer to be had. At the same time, he had a movie with Trier (which had to be hard work), lots of press to squeeze in, busy working hours, premiere to attend and not overshadow, and probably most challenging, a "GF" who isn't Swedish with him 24/7 for over 3 weeks who has to be planned for and entertained although she doesn't know a soul there or speak the language. Talk about test of your relationship, if there was a basis there or not. No wonder he looked exhausted or gave her the WTF face probably more than once. If this truly was the crack that became the impassable ravine in their relationship, it's not that surprising because nothing will put pressure on than being around someone day and night and frankly, not being that well suited (IMHO) to start with. He had to be so worn out by the end that I'm surprised he looked nearly that good at the Emmys...!

 

[Gatorgurl]

This may be a little off topic but I think it fits:
I used to date this guy who would follow me around everywhere. I used to get so annoyed with him. Whenever we came to visit my family, he would follow me around like a crazy and it would drive me up the wall. We would fight about it constantly.

We also used to fight about the fact that when I visited his family, if I saw that they were all into each other and having a good time, I would leave and go entertain myself by doing touristy stuff. I felt bad about lingering around because I understood that he lived away from his family and I believed that he needed time to catch up with them. Well of course he did not see it that way which is a whole 'nother can of potatoes.

My point is that she should have given him time to be with his family instead of trailing around all the time. It is annoying and inconsiderate. I understand that she is in another country but Swedes speak English. Grab a camera and go live. Take pictures. Catch up with him later that night. It could be that I am a staunchly independent woman but I just feel like she played the needy card too much. As scaredsquirrel said, that had to be exhausting trying to catch up with friends and constantly be concerned about her needy self.

He was probably so tired during that interview that the beer in his hand was the only thing keeping him awake. Needy people are exhausting.

 

[Aniski]

My friend gets the sad face when she's really buzzed, but not quite drunk. Like she's trying to appear sober and focused, and instead she looks like she's bummed about something. It appears just before 'I love everyone/thing except for my ******* ex'. lol

:lolots: Bookchick, if you ever write a book, you need to let me know! I will buy anything you write!

 

[Aniski]

This may be a little off topic but I think it fits:
I used to date this guy who would follow me around everywhere. I used to get so annoyed with him. Whenever we came to visit my family, he would follow me around like a crazy and it would drive me up the wall. We would fight about it constantly.

We also used to fight about the fact that when I visited his family, if I saw that they were all into each other and having a good time, I would leave and go entertain myself by doing touristy stuff. I felt bad about lingering around because I understood that he lived away from his family and I believed that he needed time to catch up with them. Well of course he did not see it that way which is a whole 'nother can of potatoes.

My point is that she should have given him time to be with his family instead of trailing around all the time. It is annoying and inconsiderate. I understand that she is in another country but Swedes speak English. Grab a camera and go live. Take pictures. Catch up with him later that night. It could be that I am a staunchly independent woman but I just feel like she played the needy card too much. As scaredsquirrel said, that had to be exhausting trying to catch up with friends and constantly be concerned about her needy self.

He was probably so tired during that interview that the beer in his hand was the only thing keeping him awake. Needy people are exhausting.

I agree with everything! I don't like it when guys get clingy on me...absolute turn-off! And I agree with giving people time with their families...I feel the same way!

 

[scaredsquirrel]

This may be a little off topic but I think it fits:
I used to date this guy who would follow me around everywhere. I used to get so annoyed with him. Whenever we came to visit my family, he would follow me around like a crazy and it would drive me up the wall. We would fight about it constantly.

We also used to fight about the fact that when I visited his family, if I saw that they were all into each other and having a good time, I would leave and go entertain myself by doing touristy stuff. I felt bad about lingering around because I understood that he lived away from his family and I believed that he needed time to catch up with them. Well of course he did not see it that way which is a whole 'nother can of potatoes.

My point is that she should have given him time to be with his family instead of trailing around all the time. It is annoying and inconsiderate. I understand that she is in another country but Swedes speak English. Grab a camera and go live. Take pictures. Catch up with him later that night. It could be that I am a staunchly independent woman but I just feel like she played the needy card too much. As scaredsquirrel said, that had to be exhausting trying to catch up with friends and constantly be concerned about her needy self.

He was probably so tired during that interview that the beer in his hand was the only thing keeping him awake. Needy people are exhausting.

Agree (and I had one of those BFs too, didn't last that long!). I think when he was working, she probably didn't leave the hotel because no one ever tweeted just seeing her out w/o him. Which is, as you note, kind of pathetic. She isn't THAT recognizable. On the other hand, thank god she did behave that way, because that probably contributed to them falling out and now we hope they're done!

 

[CuteChef]

This may be a little off topic but I think it fits:
I used to date this guy who would follow me around everywhere. I used to get so annoyed with him. Whenever we came to visit my family, he would follow me around like a crazy and it would drive me up the wall. We would fight about it constantly.

We also used to fight about the fact that when I visited his family, if I saw that they were all into each other and having a good time, I would leave and go entertain myself by doing touristy stuff. I felt bad about lingering around because I understood that he lived away from his family and I believed that he needed time to catch up with them. Well of course he did not see it that way which is a whole 'nother can of potatoes.

My point is that she should have given him time to be with his family instead of trailing around all the time. It is annoying and inconsiderate. I understand that she is in another country but Swedes speak English. Grab a camera and go live. Take pictures. Catch up with him later that night. It could be that I am a staunchly independent woman but I just feel like she played the needy card too much. As scaredsquirrel said, that had to be exhausting trying to catch up with friends and constantly be concerned about her needy self.

He was probably so tired during that interview that the beer in his hand was the only thing keeping him awake. Needy people are exhausting.

AMEN!!! I had an ex like that myself...thus the reason why he's an ex. I'm all about exploring new places on my own, gives you something to talk about later. Just tell me where to avoid (high crime areas...etc.) and I'm good to roll. There's no reason she shouldn't have been able to do the same other than fear of being alone, her deep rooted insecurities, not just lack of selfawareness but of others as well...and needing to be lead around like a puppy on a leash. Not cool. Not attractive. VERY frustrating and exhausting.

 

[lovesshoes16]

AMEN!!! I had an ex like that myself...thus the reason why he's an ex. I'm all about exploring new places on my own, gives you something to talk about later. Just tell me where to avoid (high crime areas...etc.) and I'm good to roll. There's no reason she shouldn't have been able to do the same other than fear of being alone, her deep rooted insecurities, not just lack of selfawareness but of others as well...and needing to be lead around like a puppy on a leash. Not cool. Not attractive. VERY frustrating and exhausting.

WOW. I dated that guy too. And when I broke up with him he asked if we could get engeged anyway. Just because at least we would be engaged and there would be hope. Even tho we were breaking up. ANC he was engaged to someone else a couple months later.

I am extremely independent. I want to go somewhere I go. And I can keep myself company just fine. Lots to see and do. Catch up with ya later. That's all folks.

 

[lovesshoes16]

What was the book that starts "It was the best of times...it was the worst of times.."? ...!

I think dickens. Tale of two cities. You are on the money for the analysis.

 

[decaff]

Based on what I have read about him, he is an extremely social person. So while we may think that KB is completely psycho, he may have genuinely thought she was a cool person. (Most psychos present themselves as good people until you get to know them.) AS just seems like the kind of guy who wants everyone to get along. How many HW actors/actresses do you hear about making good friends with the people they work with on the set. It seems like every movie that he does, he makes a new friend. That says a lot about his character. It appears that he is just bummed because of everything that it has come to. I imagine that if she was acting out at WoW in front of his family enough to curse him that way, that was embarrassing.


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That line may be LOL (in a good way!). So true! It's only when the crazy is let out of the box that you look back and see all the signs - the lack of true friends, the poor family relationships, their constant availability, brittleness etc etc ...

 

[decaff]

AMEN!!! I had an ex like that myself...thus the reason why he's an ex. I'm all about exploring new places on my own, gives you something to talk about later. Just tell me where to avoid (high crime areas...etc.) and I'm good to roll. There's no reason she shouldn't have been able to do the same other than fear of being alone, her deep rooted insecurities, not just lack of selfawareness but of others as well...and needing to be lead around like a puppy on a leash. Not cool. Not attractive. VERY frustrating and exhausting.

Agreed. Not to defend the KBos, but I think any celebrity who becomes famous young seem to surround themselves with people and I wouldn't be surprised if Kate has spent v.little time by herself, being independent. You or I may have headed off to college all on our lonesome at 18 or moved cities for a job, but I don't think she has gone anywhere without company - it's not an excuse, as she's had the money to do whatever she likes. I'd be surprised if she's ever had to change a car tyre or phone the plumber - when you think about the life experiences that Alex has actively sought out (Swedish marines, going to a fairly random city in the UK to experience British culture, acting school in NYC, living on peanuts in LA), they just seem poles apart.

 

[BookChick]

I'm not quite as independent as you ladies, although I definitely need my me-time, away from everyone, friends and family included. Time to recharge my batteries and all that. The thought of following a person around for weeks on end? GOD no.

I do have a clingy/insecure friend like that though. Not quite as bad as a SO, but she can be exhausting at times.

Bookchick, if you ever write a book, you need to let me know! I will buy anything you write!

LOL! Sounds good. My fam thinks I need to write a book based on my life in the bookstore. I never knew people could be so stupid until I started working there.

 

[Gatorgurl]

Agreed. Not to defend the KBos, but I think any celebrity who becomes famous young seem to surround themselves with people and I wouldn't be surprised if Kate has spent v.little time by herself, being independent. You or I may have headed off to college all on our lonesome at 18 or moved cities for a job, but I don't think she has gone anywhere without company - it's not an excuse, as she's had the money to do whatever she likes. I'd be surprised if she's ever had to change a car tyre or phone the plumber - when you think about the life experiences that Alex has actively sought out (Swedish marines, going to a fairly random city in the UK to experience British culture, acting school in NYC, living on peanuts in LA), they just seem poles apart.

Good points!! I never even considered all of that. Wow. But you are right. Alex has even said that he grew up pretty poor in comparison to his brothers and sisters.

 

[Gatorgurl]

I'm not quite as independent as you ladies, although I definitely need my me-time, away from everyone, friends and family included. Time to recharge my batteries and all that. The thought of following a person around for weeks on end? GOD no.

I do have a clingy/insecure friend like that though. Not quite as bad as a SO, but she can be exhausting at times.


LOL! Sounds good. My fam thinks I need to write a book based on my life in the bookstore. I never knew people could be so stupid until I started working there.

I used to work in a book store and I know exactly what you mean. It is almost sad. Don't you want to ask people why are they pretending. They know they don't actually read the books they pick up. If they did, some of the comments would not be spoken.