17 Reasons Why Aidan Shaw Sucks
I cannot BELIEVE we are doing this again.
Hello from my Summer Roberts-style rage blackout after yet ANOTHER photo emerged of Carrie Bradshaw gallivanting around town in a romantic way with Aidan Shaw.
That’s right, ICYMI, And Just Like That is apparently going back to a relationship well we have visited MULTIPLE times before in its second season.
Now, of course, we don’t know the exact context of these photos but there are a lot of them at this point and I’m furious. This relationship hasn’t worked in any of its iterations and it’s wildly lazy storytelling. Period.
Does AJLT want to be Not SATC or what? Because it sure doesn’t seem like it when they choose Aidan instead of, I don’t know, writing something or someone new and interesting for Carrie in her post-Big world.
No explanation will make this right to me, but I will obviously hate-watch the fuck out of it. I mean, it’s not like this show worked all that well in S1 either. It was just fun to be back with some of our friends again.
And I KNOW Samantha Jones would have notes about this situation.
Also, I hate Aidan. I’ve always hated Aidan. I will forever hate Aidan. I find the character to be incredibly lame and completely unsuited for Carrie, who is obviously messy…but that’s not the point. Even if you like this guy (ew), WHYYYYYYY would you want to see this again? It doesn’t make sense from a character or story perspective for either of them.
I would rather see Berger—complete with a lifetime supply of Post-Its—a thousand times over. But the show shouldn’t do that either when there’s a whole wide world to explore.
Don’t even get me started on whatever is happening with a cigarette here (see: #11). Ew, and those sunglasses (see: #4). I bet he ordered a deeply annoying cocktail too.
Through my seething anger, I have hastily compiled a non-exhaustive list of 17 (which coincidentally happens to be my favorite number) reasons why Aidan sucks…
His original haircut.
The shirts.
These jeans.
His taste in accessories—for himself. And I LOVE rings and necklaces on a man (as we know)…but not the ones this loser chooses. Ugh, just think about how much hideous turquoise he has messily scattered atop his dresser.
His taste in jewelry—for Carrie. Vom.
His pick-me energy.
His sanctimonious attitude.
How he held the cheating over Carrie’s head even after he said he forgave her and acted like he was going to hook up with someone else to punish her. Either you’re in or you’re out, buddy.
His performative (and toxic) masculinity. Yep, that’s me getting so turned off I can hardly type.
The way he was super judgy about Miranda’s abortion decision. Dealbreaker.
His desire to change Carrie at all times. So what if she wants to go out, that’s what she does. AND SHE CAN SMOKE IF SHE WANTS TO, ASSHAT. SHE IS A GROWN WOMAN.
The way he says, “Pete.” I don’t know…it’s just irksome.
His kissing noises. I can’t.
His obsession with getting married.
That he utters words like, “Hey Pop Tart, where you been and what you been doing?” He never would have heard from me again after that sentence.
Eating fried chicken in bed. Wearing that underwear. Asking Carrie to rub his belly.
That he would actually consider dating Carrie Bradshaw again at this point. Bro, I hate you and I think you’re an idiot.
Please feel free to add yours below in the comments. #NeverAidan life 4EVA.
See you Friday!
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Add to your list:
Omg watching AJLT S2 E9:
1) In Ches apartment, he’s wearing tighty whities ( gag)
2) The way he acts like a little punk and won’t go in Carrie’s apartment
3) The way Carrie acts when she is with him. It makes me sick!
4) He’s just corny! So disappointed he is back!
Was VERY pro-Aiden at the time. But listen WE GROW! So wrong for Carrie in all the ways. Are they trying to make good on Charlotte’s decree that you only get 2 great loves in life?? 🤨
Why not get back to the SEX and the CITY and give our imperfect protagonist a real renaissance instead of continuing this undying need for long term monogamy?