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Kira finally buying the shoes

posted 6 years ago by sardonyx (40)
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Why do you think Kira finally gave in and bought Carrie new shoes after Carrie's "engagement announcement"? She kept blowing her off before, was it because Carrie was going to keep pushing her or just the point of the message (I'm getting "married" therefore I have a right to demand this from you, like you with your babies)?

I just found it a bit surprising that after being so callous about it she would respond to that stunt and dish out the $485.

[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

The whole shoe thing on this show got on my nerves. My stupid local mall shopps decided to go all in on this ridiculous trend and set up a Manolo, Jimmy Choo etc section, limiting the stock of their affordable brands. Couldn’t get a decent pair of shoes for under $100.

Sorry I don’t recall this character Kira or scene, but Carrie was always a bit self-absorbed, way too self-indulgent and rather shallow at times.

[–] Jennie_Portrait (804) 6 years ago

The Episode was "A Woman's Right to Shoes." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0698609/plotsummary?ref_=tt_ov_pl

As I saw it, the issue was a question of respect. Yes, Carrie was self-absorbed. (No argument there) But Kyra (character never seen before who was played by Tatum O'Neal) asked everyone to remove their shoes to be in her apartment (it was a party). One of her guests stole Carrie's shoes. Frankly, if one of my guests did that to one of my friends, I would have replaced the shoes immediately without being asked. I would also be mortified that one of my friends did that at all.

It was an issue of respect. People think nothing of asking people to fork over lots of money for gifts for wedding and baby showers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7Y_-z90bdw

But single people are equally deserving of consideration. In this particular instance, Carrie was right and her note was on point.

[–] [deleted] 6 years ago

This exactly!

I was annoyed with Kira when she said to Carrie “why should we pay for your expensive lifestyle?!”.

WTF woman?! You demanded from your guests to take off their shoes and the shoes were stolen, it is your responsibility to replace them and apologize for the inconvenience.

I would be mortified also and of course would buy her new shoes.

And yes, Carrie probably bought her an expensive gift for the baby without complaining why she should pay for her lifestyle.

Carrie was definitely in the right.

And she should have told her in the first place to her face but I guess she was shocked about getting her shoes stolen and about Kira’s reaction that she just went home.

But she did thought of a great comeback and her note did make a good point.

That Kira was a condescending a**hole and I was happy when Carrie did that and she had to buy her the shoes.

[–] Jennie_Portrait (804) 6 years ago

Yes! Honestly, I think the entire practice of registries should be discontinued. It encourages people to ask for more expensive things that they probably wouldn't buy for themselves. When I got married, I told my friends in advance that I didn't want a traditional Bridal Shower. I just didn't feel comfortable about it.

[–] JohnnyJohnson (282) a year ago

I agree. I got married in my 40s and thought how crass it would be to register somewhere. I was independently well-off as well as my husband and by 40 it's way past acceptable to register and expect your friends and family to give you unnecessary gifts.

[–] Kellymariekitty (158) 6 years ago

I think she finally got it. Carrie probably bought her stacks of presents over the years. This is the one episode I agree 100% with Carrie. Kira is a bitch. Carrie must have bought, engagement present, wedding present, baby presents which would be way over the price of her shoes. And the stuck up cow actually blames Carrie for buying expensive shoes!!!! Oh my god. Carrie is spot on in that episode and I love how she sorted it out.