It’s the outcast in us all, isn’t it? I’m a red-headed step-child times 6 that moved from school to school too many times as a child. I can relate to the Wednesday character more than others that’s for sure. Thank you for sharing this, you’re an incredible writer!
I am Wednesday! Well in my childhood I was. I was Wednesday at summer camp as a child surrounded by Tiffanies like in the Addams family movie. Wednesday's are the most authentic of all. I think we should all strive to be a little more like her
Also, I love this line "her loyalty feels more fundamental, like it’s woven from something hardier and more enduring." I recognized some fiercely loyal people in my life in that line. 💗
This just makes SO MUCH SENSE. And I had never thought of Wednesday this way—as uniquely loyal bc she’s not beholden to polite society. Very cool take. I am not surprised you see yourself through the lens of various characters….this would be a cool series!
I'm reading this on a Wednesday, ha! I've always been drawn to the line "Wednesday's child is full of woe"; something about it is so utterly romantic and bewitching. I think we all have a little Wednesday tucked into us and when we let her out, it feels so magically liberating.
This is so funny, today I was just thinking about how people have been calling me Wednesday my whole life, and every single time the joke is made, the person thinks they’re the very first one to think of the clever reference…which made me think about all of my fellow Wednesday-döpples in the world who likely experience the exact same thing.
“She cuts through the artifice, unafraid of revealing the unsightly underbelly, even if it’s her own.” This is it! Beautifully put.
When the latest Netflix show came out, my brother called me and said “you’ve got to watch this show you remind me so much of Wednesday it’s crazy.” I rolled my eyes and said “Ha-Ha, funny” but was actually smiling contentedly on the inside 😂 I relate, needless to say.
I adore Wednesday, and I particularly enjoy seeing the relationship between her and Morticia. One has grown and one is still growing but the fuck you, I'm doing it my way attitude is the same. Love it.
I love this so much Caroline! Yes! Here's to living weirdly, out of the lines, and authentically! And I love the way you claim your identity unapologetically. You remind me to embrace mine. The best people are the ones who don't constrict themselves to others' expectations and are so fully themselves that only those who should be part of their tribe remain. 🤍
In my high school senior superlatives pageant (or something like that), they asked me to describe myself. I chose “moody.” It was clearly frowned upon, me being so vulnerable and uncouth. I love your reframe of Wednesday’s classic moodiness and kindness. While it defies expectations and social propriety it is actually the most tender and compassionate way of showing up for people. Love! Have a good, dark, and moody day 🤪🩵
I freaking love thisssssss!!!! And I can totally see the dark queen in your eyes. I feel so similarly to you... always hesitant in my younger years to let my wednesday out in fear of breaking convention and what that would mean about me... but damn, once I let her into the light and felt all that power ripple through me, there is no going back.
As someone who has been called Morticia for half her life…you are my people. You, my darling—full of heart, grace, kindness. Diverging from the well trodden path, first by force then by choice. Give me all of the strange and unusual. I adore you and this.
It’s the outcast in us all, isn’t it? I’m a red-headed step-child times 6 that moved from school to school too many times as a child. I can relate to the Wednesday character more than others that’s for sure. Thank you for sharing this, you’re an incredible writer!
Thank you so much!! You sound like my kind of people. I so appreciate you being here 🤍
Hey Lori!!! You are my people here!
Your note introduced me to Caroline. Thank you my friend!
You're welcome. Check out my Tiffanie blog from a while back if you haven't already. My summer camp experience as Wednesday. True story
How did I miss that one?!
Oh I know in a bit, I’m going to devour this already today 😍 🖤
Yay!!!! 🖤🖤🖤
I am Wednesday! Well in my childhood I was. I was Wednesday at summer camp as a child surrounded by Tiffanies like in the Addams family movie. Wednesday's are the most authentic of all. I think we should all strive to be a little more like her
Ahhh I love the thought of you amongst the Tiffanies!! Wednesdays UNITE!!!
Yes!! A true story lol. I did a post about it if you want to check it out https://open.substack.com/pub/janedeegan/p/did-you-have-a-tiffani-in-your-life?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=pgla0
I will!!
Also, I love this line "her loyalty feels more fundamental, like it’s woven from something hardier and more enduring." I recognized some fiercely loyal people in my life in that line. 💗
My goodness, we’re lucky for those individuals!!
This just makes SO MUCH SENSE. And I had never thought of Wednesday this way—as uniquely loyal bc she’s not beholden to polite society. Very cool take. I am not surprised you see yourself through the lens of various characters….this would be a cool series!
I like your mind! That would be a cool series 🤔
I'm reading this on a Wednesday, ha! I've always been drawn to the line "Wednesday's child is full of woe"; something about it is so utterly romantic and bewitching. I think we all have a little Wednesday tucked into us and when we let her out, it feels so magically liberating.
There is something so romantic about being moody!! I kind of love that for us!
This made me smile. Such a wonderful essay!!
Thank you so much 😊
This is so funny, today I was just thinking about how people have been calling me Wednesday my whole life, and every single time the joke is made, the person thinks they’re the very first one to think of the clever reference…which made me think about all of my fellow Wednesday-döpples in the world who likely experience the exact same thing.
Oh yeah, it’s never original…but now that I know it’s my superpower, maybe I’ll be more receptive!!
Hahaha same here!!!! Beautiful way to look at it
“She cuts through the artifice, unafraid of revealing the unsightly underbelly, even if it’s her own.” This is it! Beautifully put.
When the latest Netflix show came out, my brother called me and said “you’ve got to watch this show you remind me so much of Wednesday it’s crazy.” I rolled my eyes and said “Ha-Ha, funny” but was actually smiling contentedly on the inside 😂 I relate, needless to say.
Omg my dad did the exact same thing when he watched it. We have Wednesday’s super powers!!!
I adore Wednesday, and I particularly enjoy seeing the relationship between her and Morticia. One has grown and one is still growing but the fuck you, I'm doing it my way attitude is the same. Love it.
They are mother — daughter goals!!!
I love this so much Caroline! Yes! Here's to living weirdly, out of the lines, and authentically! And I love the way you claim your identity unapologetically. You remind me to embrace mine. The best people are the ones who don't constrict themselves to others' expectations and are so fully themselves that only those who should be part of their tribe remain. 🤍
Yes to all of this!!! My dad called me after he read it “I’ve always meant it as a compliment.” I know that now🤍
In my high school senior superlatives pageant (or something like that), they asked me to describe myself. I chose “moody.” It was clearly frowned upon, me being so vulnerable and uncouth. I love your reframe of Wednesday’s classic moodiness and kindness. While it defies expectations and social propriety it is actually the most tender and compassionate way of showing up for people. Love! Have a good, dark, and moody day 🤪🩵
A superlatives play! That sounds amazing!! I love a moody gal…that’s why we connected. Thank you for always being here 🖤
was gonna say "but can you do the DANCE" then i got to the end ha no setting your folks on fire k?
Haha well we will see what next weekend brings
Great tribute to a symbol of rebellion. Wednesday has grace and ice.
Grace and ice…that’s good!!
I freaking love thisssssss!!!! And I can totally see the dark queen in your eyes. I feel so similarly to you... always hesitant in my younger years to let my wednesday out in fear of breaking convention and what that would mean about me... but damn, once I let her into the light and felt all that power ripple through me, there is no going back.
And look at us now!!!!! I’m so excited!!!
All the juice!!!!!
Brilliant! All💥Of💥This💥
As someone who has been called Morticia for half her life…you are my people. You, my darling—full of heart, grace, kindness. Diverging from the well trodden path, first by force then by choice. Give me all of the strange and unusual. I adore you and this.
Also I owe you an email!!! 🕯️🥀
Sisters of the moon unite!!! And Morticia is goals! Literally the biggest compliment someone could give.
Biggest hugs to you 🖤🤍🖤