Cassie starting smiling less and less frequently saying ''wow'' and ''that's so cool'' the more the series developed. Depression and adulthood really changed her
I don't know that depression or adulthood were what did it. I think having people that gave a shit in her life did. It's so much easier to dissociate when you don't have such forceful reminders of reality all around you. And I think early Cassie was dissociated from reality. Now, is that bad or good? Hard to say. It's certainly real, but there's something to be said for being able to check out.
Yet watching S7/ Pure felt so soft and reassuring to me.. Really true to her (so glad they went in this direction with S7 tbh). Like she was free to just live and float for a while; and we did see this grounded, caring-but-less-overwhelmed side of her emerge to take care of her family.
danielarobsessed He became a teacher and deleted all social media, apparently. I spent so many hours trying to find out what he’s up to but that was all I got. He used to have Instagram but it’s gone now.
It is because with a meal it is easier to distract someone, than with something as small as an apple. It is more convenient to make someone believe its okay while eating a meal than just an apple.
When she told him that she hadn't eaten for 3 days for their date, all he said was 'oh.. sorry.' he says he cares but based on some of his actions, I don't see it.
Izzy Jolee I would say, in his defence, I’m not sure what someone could or would say in that situation. I mean, it’s a bit awkward and it’s not like it’s actually his fault that she didn’t eat. She liked to find reasons to blame her anorexia on other people but she even admitted herself, in her episode in the second season when she’s taking her make up philosophy exam, that she did it because it made her feel like she had power. I think Sid did care to some degree but at least initially he was physically interested in someone else and didn’t necessarily realise how his words and actions were affecting her (which is fair because how could anyone truly know how they affect others at times especially when he’d never intentionally done anything nasty or malicious to her so he wouldn’t have thought that he had hurt her).
Who would’ve known Kenneth was going to be a huge actor here in America. Seeing him in Get Out, Black Mirror and Blank Panther and noticing that he had small parts on here is amazing
@@rosexox9951 Yeah, because the actress playing her is just a normal, healthy, naturally slim girl. So Cassie the character just looks like a naturally slim girl, but not unhealthy or underweight. Although you don’t need to look extremely thin and sick to have anorexia, you could be overweight and have some stage of serious anorexia. I think the wristwatch on the ankle thing is more supposed to be a thing for the show, not that wristwatches actually don’t come in sizes for people with small wrists.
It's because of this scene I always pay attention to what someone's eating incredibly intelligent and beautiful perspective in how people fool one another into thinking they are ok. Things like this happen all the time across a whole range of troubles. The sad reality is we are too busy trying to convince other people we are ok to really pick up on their own problems. shame
her technique was one I know people do, but I only eat when my parents are in front of me, and I use excuses like I already ate, so not everyone with anorexia will do it like this, obviously, but its also caused me to look to see if anyone might, as its more obvious. Funny, how I'm pro-recovery yet don't want it for myself.
Jiminimized maybe it's the disordered thoughts. you encourage others to eat so they will eat in your place & become fatter while you become thinner and thinner, unknowingly succumbing to the sickness and ultimately could lead to death
Novembre Pleut Omg! You can't fix every person with an eating disorder! Why thinks everyone that they can change the world with some easy words! I'm sorry, maybe I sound mean but the only person who can help you when you have an ed is you! You are the only one who can change your life! Nobody else
I totally get where you're coming from. As someone with an eating disorder, I often notice the way people are eating or whether they are eating all the time because I know the signs in myself. You're also exactly right in saying that we are all so busy trying to manage that we often miss signs of distress in others :(
Vivian Nicolai it’s not just about “fixing”. Sometimes just being aware goes along way in being supportive in the individuals journey to recovery. Suicide is another example of this...yes, it’s not about “fixing” the individual, but staying aware of the signs and not being oblivious will mean that you are there for them when they need you the most.
sut _lox they all so show how to distract others so you don't have to eat. I know that there intention wasn't to help people with eating disorders but they definitely have. I never knew what to do before I saw this 🤷🏼♀️💜
It's not glamourised. This shows ED behaviours in a way that is easily recognisable, and exaggerated. I've had my behaviours recognised by others on two occasions, both times by Skins fans, mainly citing scenes like this as the reason they noticed.
4:35 is actually the best part . She is standing up for herself and her disorder "it's nobody's fucking business". Cassie is probably one of the strongest characters in Skins Gen 1. I remember watching these when I was 19 (I am 34 this year) and I always related to Cassie.
I see that part as her being called out on her bs.. She keeps saying I'm better now and even after showing her tactic to not eat she's thinking proudly of the fact.. And then Sid says half to himself that's kinda fucked up.. Her reaction shows her not knowing what to say until she lands on the only reasonable thing to say which is it's noone a fucking business.. That's her backed into a corner after being called out on it actually not being healthy, so all she can land on is defensiveness.. That's my interpretation, it's not her strength it's her showing her weakness when she's called on her bs that's she's lying to herself about
When Sid said "I care..." and Cassie looks him in that way, that's the exactly same look I give when someone shows some signs of care...for this scene I have realized I have care issues and insecureties about someone loving me u.u
Teens and people in their early 20s have that annoying habit or being able to eat junk and drink coke all day and still be slim. They seem to have a higher metabolism too. I wouldn't recommend trying to do that in your 30s and 40s though.
Fun fact - in TV quite often the food isn't actually real, it's fake. Also most TV programmes don't have scenes of characters tucking into their meal while talking because it can create continuity problems. They often use different pieces from different takes to piece a final scene together and if the amount of food on the plate keeps changing then it just looks wrong. Also if you do 7 or 8 takes then that might be 7 or 8 roast dinners that the actor has to eat or something in the course of half a day....
what really hit me and broke me was when she said “it’s not like anyone cares..” i felt that on a different level. it’s horrible when you feel like that in any situation. even tho there are people who care. it’s sad…
For it’s time, Cassie was a revolutionary character who scratched the surface on how complex mental health issues are, particularly ED’s. However, this scene taught me one method on how to get away with not eating. I thought Cassie was a positive character until I, thankfully, managed to get over my serious body image problem. I’ve eaten healthier for a long time. Looking back, I think how the show handled Cassie’s eating disorder did more harm than good.
This scene has always stuck with me. It's easy to dismiss her personality on the surface, but it's also important to note she exaggerated being the "quirky weird girl with problems". She later said "When I stopped eating, people had to do what I say. But I had to stop before I died, otherwise it wasn't fun". I'm not fully onboard with how they portrayed her ED in this show or her reasoning, but showing how she does it is important, because too many people don't pay attention to the warning signs. There's no denying she was a bit of a "manic pixie dream girl" stereotype in the beginning, but I love that they allowed her character to mature and be her own person, especially in her New York episodes and Pure.
I used to watch this alot to see what techniques i could do to not eat..i thought of her like a teacher to me when it came to these ways of not eating and it made me feel worse..im still recovering but seeing these scenes again makes me cry everytime..
That face at 4:13. She looks so proud of herself for fooling her parents and friends about her eating disorder and that’s just really sad to me. On some level this is a game to her. It’s such a self-destructive mindset.
I used to get so many people telling me that I reminded them of Cassie from Skins. I even get people commenting on my videos saying it now. So I decided to watch the show, and realised she had an eating disorder, too. Nobody ever knew that bit about me, but it's strange how they saw the similarities in our personality, style and look, despite never knowing about - what I'd say - the biggest thing we had in common. But I'm better now. Totally better. And I really do mean that. :) Side note: I've also discovered Sid whilst watching the show, and he is so cute.
Posh Kenneth is from Get Out, Black Mirror, and Black Panther Anwar is from Slumdog Millionaire and Lion Chris and Cassie play in Game of Thrones Tony plays in Mad Max, X-men, and Tolkien It is incredible when you see them before rising superstars as these 17 year-olds playing in comedy show in Bristol
I always have to remind myself that: Skinny does NOT mean HEATHY. Fat does NOT mean HEALTHY. To be HEALTHY you have to TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY by GIVING IT WHAT IT NEEDS TO WORK PROPERLY. Hope that helps someone. To everyone fighting their own demons... you can fight this!! I believe in you!!
There's no perfect rule but I'd say whatever your age try to drink lots of water, sleep 8 hours per day, eat 5 portions of fruit and veg, eat a balanced diet. Avoid alcohol, caffeine, junk food, cigarettes.... Recipe for a long healthy life hopefully.
I somehow missed ep 1 when it first came out in 2007 so this was the first one I saw and yes I thought it was great instantly. I still remember the bus trip with everyone round her eating and the post it note she sticks to the window.
It's funny how you change your views on characters. I hated Jal at the time, so moody. Now I appreciate more how ridiculously hard it would be for her with that family she has.
I'm this nuts with my cooking - "Oh, yeah, There IS meat in it! Oh, of course I used oil to steam my veggies! Sure there IS milk in my banana smoothie! Yeah, there's salt in it OF COURSE!" I'm the best liar ever when I cook for myself
The way a mental illness affects your mind is dangerous and a devil circle. I don't know how you personally can get rid of those behaviors but I wish you will become better. Trust me, you are worth a life, not only existing. Try to find out what let you think you don't deserve certain foods. There is always something EDs want to show you. They are a way to deal with problems, to control a thing in your life.
I'm someone who recovered from an Ed and I started watching this show few nights ago. Currently now relapsing because of cassie but she is my fave character. It's a good show
3:23 okay I would have LOVED to absolutely DEVOUR that mess of a dish, though. Mashed fried eggs always make things better, no matter how messy they get.
I've got to say, one of my favourite scenes with Cassie. Really showed her disorder. I watched this scene a few years ago and didn't get it until I rewatched the series.
