I'm still with you on this, Cassandra B. And no amount of cogent reasoning could change my mind. Speaking for myself, it's all a matter of how one wants to perceive the character. I'm willing to give Rachel the benefit of the doubt. I wouldn't expect her to act any differently under the circumstances than she has. Put yourself in her place, I say.
It makes me think of the reasoning behind Viki being called dumb because she "doesn't understand". Who on God's green earth would understand all the weird crap that happens at Collinwood? I think "I don't understand" is the single most logical (and honest) statement anyone could give under those circumstances.
Well, we all have our individual responses to characters and talking about it for me isn't intended to change anyone's mind! God forbid, and I know I couldn't change the guys here ANYWAY!
I know a large part of my reaction to Rachel is pure jealousy, because I see her as a twit and guys just love her. I'm hoping that noone takes it personally, these ARE fictional characters.
As for Vicky being dumb, no, no, no, it is NOT because of "I don't understand." It is about Jeff Clark! [puke]And to a lesser degree Burke Devlin #2....