A well-liked podcast is shedding new light on a real-life murder incident that took place at one of the high-end resorts portrayed in the show “White Lotus.
Where Are The Resorts Featured On Season 3 Of White Lotus?
The third season of HBO’s show, “The White Lotus,” kicked off on February 16, featuring a fresh group of affluent (yet questionable) individuals and once again setting the stage for their misadventures at an upscale resort. This production can be described as both a dramatic and darkly humorous spectacle.
This year’s setting for “The White Lotus” is a fictional beachfront resort in Thailand, which is none other than the Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui. For the third consecutive season, the show has been filmed at a Four Seasons location.
Koh Samui, famed for its pristine white beaches, ranks as Thailand’s second largest island after Phuket. Notably, the Four Seasons Resort is directly on the beach, earning it the distinction, as CNN describes, of being “the shining gem” in the third season.
However, the resort shares an eerie resemblance to the events surrounding a puzzling demise – a theme reminiscent of the plot twists in every season of “The White Lotus.
Podcast Outlines White Lotus Connection To Mysterious Murder Case
In every installment of “The White Lotus,” the narrative begins by unfolding after someone has already passed away. However, the series then moves a week back in time to unravel the events leading up to this predestined fate, keeping viewers intrigued with the unexpected twists and turns that culminate in the death.
The “Rotten Mango” podcast delves deep into both true crime and compelling storytelling. In a recent episode from last December, they explored a person linked to a series of questionable deaths within a prominent Chinese billionaire family.
Lin You is the brother-in-law of Wang Jianlin, who established Dalian Wanda Group and previously owned the AMC movie theater chain. Back in October 2024, Lin You was taken into custody due to his involvement in the death of his ex-wife, Veronica Lin, which occurred in 2003.
As reported by ScandAsia.com, a 31-year-old woman named Veronica was tragically discovered deceased in an apartment belonging to a neighbor in Sweden. The report further stated that You Lin was initially considered a suspect in the murder and taken into custody, but subsequently released.
A 2021 documentary featuring the couple’s son brought new attention to the case.
Besides exploring Veronica Lin’s demise, the December edition of Rotten Mango additionally delved into the background details of the passing of You Lin’s second spouse, Lin Lin, in 2013.
How Lin Lin’s Death Is Connected To White Lotus
In the opening of the episode, host Stephanie Soo shares an intriguing detail that not many people are aware of: A rather enigmatic death occurred at the Four Seasons resort in Koh Samui. It remains unclear if the show ‘White Lotus’ will draw inspiration from this event.
In further details, it’s stated that Lin Lin, also known as Lilly, was discovered lifeless in a swimming pool situated at the Four Seasons.
In a startling twist, Soo shares with the audience that Lilly’s body, initially thought to have been drowned, shows no signs of such a death. Instead, it appears she may have been strangulated, leaving the story in a state of confusion.
It appears that the authorities interrogated You Lin prior to his release. This incident led to the closure of the case, as he allegedly settled the amount equivalent to about $140,000 as bail.
Despite Lin Lin’s family’s efforts through the years, the case remains unsolved.
TV Shows We Used to Love That Are Cringe Now
The West Wing (1999-2006)
In discussions about TV shows that were once popular but struggle to resonate in today’s era, The West Wing frequently comes up. It’s not because the show was terrible or had problematic plotlines or cheesy dialogue (although these issues can be found at times). Instead, it was more of an idealistic portrayal rather than a realistic one. With its overarching sense of lofty moral righteousness, The West Wing’s depiction of politics doesn’t feel authentic to the current state of our nation. In The West Wing, the government was run by wise philosophers who always triumphed in every ethical dilemma, or faced consequences if they didn’t. However, reality doesn’t operate this way, and revisiting such a show now feels hollow rather than comforting. (And let’s not start on The Newsroom.)
Entourage (2004-2011)
Supernatural (2005-2020)
Is it inherently cheesy for shows to be cringe-worthy, or does cringeworthiness develop over time? This is the conundrum faced by the show “Supernatural,” which, in its initial phases, offered an enjoyable monster-hunting adventure with a rock-inspired soundtrack and creative interpretations of Biblical lore. However, it eventually outstayed its welcome by approximately four or five seasons. After a certain point, all of its apocalypse-themed seasonal storylines began to merge, characters kept dying and coming back in subsequent episodes, and the dynamic between the main trio of characters became tediously predictable. In its closing episodes, it somewhat legitimized the fans’ favorite romantic pairing in a way that was still perceived as homophobic by many. What an incredible journey!
The Secret Life of the American Teenager (2008-2013)
The show “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” which was often considered cheesy even by those who found it appealing, was ABC’s family-friendly teen pregnancy soap. Despite its provocative title suggesting it would tackle contemporary teen issues, it turned out to be a fairly traditional high school drama with a rather conservative perspective on teen pregnancy. The dialogue in the show is so poor that searching for “secret life cringe” brings up numerous results, including this particularly embarrassing exchange of lines.
Glee (2009-2015)
The television series, “Glee,” was a program that often caused cringeworthy moments and straddled the border between truly awful and so amusingly bad that one couldn’t look away, similar to a traffic accident. This show followed the “I can’t believe I’m watching this” principle, which seems to be Ryan Murphy’s signature style at this point in his career. In contrast to “The Secret Life” which was too cautious for its bland commentary on teen life to ever capture interest, “Glee” took things to the extreme with bizarre plotlines that grew increasingly absurd with each episode. Each character had an excessive amount of drama, yet seemed one-dimensional at the same time. The covers and musical mashups of popular songs were so irritating that we’d rather watch other programs instead. A rendition of “Blurred Lines” led by a school faculty member is just one of many questionable decisions made in “Glee.
Sherlock (2010-2017)
Game of Thrones (2011-2019)
A popular series that initially captivated viewers and later disappointed them, “Game of Thrones” transitioned from cherished to awkward before its conclusion. Despite this, we firmly believe that the show remains excellent, at least up until a certain point. The decline in quality post-peak is substantial. The program demanded a significant commitment from its audience, requiring memorization of non-existent titles and places, as well as following numerous intricate plots per episode. Over time, this became tiresome, especially when the series was approaching its climax and unceremoniously killing off beloved characters, each death seeming less justified than the last. Now, when someone claims to be a fan, they often feel compelled to specify “of the earlier seasons,” to avoid escalating discussions that could rival the fierceness of a Dothraki battle.
House of Cards (2013-2018)
It might seem hasty to declare that a series like House of Cards, now without its original lead actor, is poor. However, we argue that the show’s quality was questionable from the start. As one of Netflix’s pioneering original series, it was marketed as a cerebral political drama, akin to The West Wing, but with a darker edge, portraying a manipulative congressman and his ruthless wife on their path to the White House through murder and betrayal. Initially, the show’s breaking of the fourth wall was intriguing and innovative. However, as time passed, the escalating one-upmanship in its season finales became repetitive and uninteresting, causing many viewers to lose interest and drop off. The main reason for this was likely the series’ awkward handling of the lead actor’s real-life scandal.
Orange Is the New Black (2013-2019)
Similar to how the appeal for “House of Cards” decreased before its conclusion, the fascination for “Orange Is the New Black” began to dwindle well before its final episode. Initially, it captured attention as a gripping prison drama/dark comedy housed within an all-female facility, boasting a multicultural cast and an intricate web of plots that hinted at numerous seasons filled with suspense and thrill. However, the show’s primary issue was its persistent focus on the least captivating character in each scene. This flaw became evident in the main character, who even the most devoted fans agreed was the most uninteresting on “OITNB,” yet consistently received the most screentime. After two or three seasons of this, viewers were left questioning their continued investment, and now it serves as a cautionary tale on how not to approach subsequent seasons of a highly successful series.
The Mandalorian (2019-2023)
The series “The Mandalorian” and its spin-offs may have significantly tarnished the reputation of the Volume, an innovative video wall soundstage that enabled simultaneous filming of scenes with digital backdrops and special effects. Initially, the first season offered a stylish blend of a Wild West narrative within the Star Wars universe, centered around a solitary gunfighter traversing a harsh desert landscape. However, subsequent seasons deviated from this captivating concept by excessively incorporating unnecessary details that didn’t resonate with viewers, coupled with subpar effects and poorly defined settings that failed to live up to the anticipation generated by the pioneering technology of its creators. By the time the series reached its final season, viewership had significantly declined, marking a sharp contrast from the initial promise of an intriguing concept.
13 Terrible Movie Lines So Bad They’ve Become Iconic
“They’re eating her! And then they’re going to eat me! Oh my goooood!”
In my opinion, as a devoted movie enthusiast, I can’t help but include one of the most memorable lines from the notoriously bad yet iconic film “Troll 2” in any compilation of cringe-worthy yet endearing dialogue. Even if you haven’t watched this cult classic, you might still be familiar with this line and its peculiar delivery due to its widespread popularity online – it’s that good-bad! When poor Arnold (Darren Ewing) witnesses a girl transform into a pile of vegetable matter after drinking a potion, consumed by goblins, he reacts in a rather stream-of-consciousness manner: “They’re eating her… and then they’re going to eat me… Oh my gooooooooood!!!”
Despite the line’s lack of finesse and the actor’s delivery leaving much to be desired (not to mention the fly that graced the scene for half of it), I believe we should show some compassion. After all, she was being eaten at that moment, and he was next on their menu. (Oh my gooooood!!!)
“Too bad YOU… will die!”
In Mortal Kombat Annihilation (1997), we’re not delving into all the complex Mortal Kombat history leading up to this film, but in a nutshell, the ruler of Outworld, Shao Kahn, revived Queen Sindel, the mother of Kitana. His aim is to exploit Sindel’s powers for an invasion of Earthrealm. When Kitana (Talisa Soto), who had been captured by Kahn’s forces, meets her mother, she exclaims in surprise, “Mother, you’re alive!” However, instead of the reunion being a joyous moment, it turns bitter as it becomes evident that Sindel is under Kahn’s control. Instead of welcoming her daughter with an embrace, Sindel (Musetta Vander) points a finger and delivers a chilling threat: “Too bad YOU… will die!” The line itself may not be impressive, but the outrageous hairstyle reminiscent of Jersey Shore is truly a crime against aesthetic sensibilities.
“Do you know what happens to a toad when it’s struck by lightning?”
In the thrilling finale of X-Men (2000), during the battle at the Statue of Liberty between the X-Men and Magneto’s Brotherhood of Mutants, Storm engages in a physical confrontation with the antagonist Toad (Ray Park). With a witty remark before delivering the final blow, she asks, “Do you know what happens to a toad when it’s struck by lightning?” Before summoning her storm clouds, she adds, “The same thing that happens to everything else.” This line could be refined for a more polished delivery in future reiterations.
“I think World War II just started!”
In the film “Pearl Harbor” (2001), they made an effort to rephrase the common exclamation “We’ve got company!” in a less than appealing manner. During the Japanese attack on the Hawaiian naval base, Danny Walker (Josh Hartnett) urgently calls Earl Sistern (Tom Sizemore), an aircraft mechanic, and shouts, seemingly out of context, “I believe we’re now in World War II!” This feels like a modern-day version of “Things just got serious,” but even more noticeable. It’s worth noting that the phrase “World War II” might have been used casually before, but it wasn’t widely recognized until 1945, when President Harry Truman officially named it as such, close to the end of the war. This scene, in a way, captures the American mindset during the war, viewing it as an event happening far away with no immediate impact on us. However, the historical accuracy is questionable regarding the popular use of this term during the early stages of the conflict.
“Looks like meat’s back on our menu, boys!”
One thing that stands out humorously in the Lord of the Rings movies is their portrayal of orcs as rough, working-class characters reminiscent of Ken Loach films. Whenever they appear on screen, it’s expected that one will say something unexpected, breaking the immersion of the high fantasy setting. An example of this happens during a scene from The Two Towers when they’re debating whether or not to eat the captured hobbits Merry and Pippin. A brawl erupts, one orc is decapitated, and their Uruk-hai leader Uglúk (Nathaniel Lees) exclaims: “It seems we have meat on our menu again, lads!” The reason and manner in which orcs of Middle-earth are familiar with the concept of a menu remains unexplained.
“I don’t like sand.”
As a movie critic, I found myself revisiting the prequels of the Star Wars saga, specifically “Attack of the Clones” (2002), where one iconic line after another seems to define these films. Among them, Anakin Skywalker’s (Hayden Christensen) disdain for sand stands out. While they were standing on a balcony overlooking the lush greenery of Naboo, he expressed his distaste to Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman), saying, “I don’t like sand… it’s harsh and abrasive, and it gets everywhere. Not like here. Here, everything is soft and smooth.”
Despite the cringe-worthy delivery of this line by Christensen, its thematic significance cannot be denied. Anakin’s hatred for sand serves as a reflection of his disdain for his childhood home, Tatooine, which he associated with the painful memories of leaving behind. Unfortunately, the scene and their chemistry felt rather distracting in their poor execution.
“It’s turkey time. Gobble gobble.”
According to Gigli (2003), one of the film’s numerous flaws is its dialogue, much of which is inexcusable. The most cringe-worthy exchange occurs when Larry Gigli (Ben Affleck) and his partner Ricki (Jennifer Lopez) consummate their feelings. In a silk robe on the bed, Ricki mysteriously remarks, “It’s turkey time,” to which Gigli replies perplexed, “Huh?” Ricki then suggests, “Gobble gobble,” effectively killing any remaining romantic tension with a groan. Fortunately for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez, the movie helped ignite their real-life, long-lasting on-again-off-again relationship.
“What a story, Mark!”
The dialogue in the film “The Room” (2003) seems as though it was penned by an extraterrestrial, given Tommy Wiseau’s unique persona, which adds to its lasting impression. Characters in this movie don’t converse like regular people; they appear to be Sims who have recently learned English. In a scene that has become iconic, Mark (played by Greg Sestero) tells his friend Johnny (Wiseau) a harrowing tale about a woman who was with “a dozen guys,” one of whom “inflicted such violence upon her, she wound up in the hospital on Guerrero Street.” While this story is heartbreaking, rather than expressing sympathy, Johnny merely reclines in his chair, chuckles mechanically, and responds, “What a tale, Mark!” – a response that indeed resonates with the audience.
“Now dig on this.”
During the influence of the symbiote halfway through the movie “Spider-Man 3” (2007), Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) performs an unexpected action: He takes his date Gwen Stacy (Bryce Dallas Howard) to a club and executes a jazzy dance routine, intending to humiliate his ex Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst). It’s debatable whether Peter was meant to appear cool in this scene, but the club-goers seem to appreciate it when he glides a chair across the room. The most problematic aspect from a thematic perspective is when Gwen realizes that the date was just a scheme to make another woman feel bad. However, the most cringeworthy moment, in actuality, is when Peter says, “Now dig on this,” and starts snapping his fingers and gyrating. The scene where he tells the hostess, “Find us some shade. Thanks, hot legs,” also deserves a mention, as it suggests that in this universe, Venom transforms you into an old-fashioned gangster.
“You better hold on tight, spider monkey.”
In the movie Twilight (2008), Robert Pattinson is the one to blame for the infamously cringeworthy dialogue “You better hold on tight, spider monkey”. If you’ve watched the Twilight commentaries or are familiar with Pattinson’s personality, this might not be too surprising. It was actually Pattinson who picked out this line from a list that director Catherine Hardwicke had written the night before filming the treetop scene. Most of the scenes between Pattinson and Kristen Stewart up until then were more about staring into each other’s eyes than talking. Learning this behind-the-scenes fact, the inclusion of the now-notorious line takes on a slightly endearing quality. Slightly.
“I need the CHEMS!”
If you’ve watched “The Bourne Legacy” (2012), the film that rebooted the popular series with Jeremy Renner as a genetically enhanced agent escaping after Jason Bourne revealed the CIA’s clandestine operations, you are familiar with the frequent mentions of “enhancement drugs,” or “chems.” These chems are given to agents to boost their mental and physical endurance. Throughout the movie, Aaron Cross (Renner) is in dire need of these performance-enhancing substances. He repeatedly demands them from Rachel Weisz’s character, often shouting, “Where are the CHEMS? I need the CHEMS!” Their conversations revolve around obtaining more chems, whether Cross should continue using them, and how crucial they are to his survival. It’s high time someone got this man some chems!
“We some kind of Suicide Squad?”
In movies like “Suicide Squad” (2016), it’s hard not to appreciate when characters mention the title of the film during the movie. This happens in films such as “Back to the Future,” “The Dark Knight,” and “Tenet.” It also happens frequently in “Lord of the Rings.” However, in “Suicide Squad,” the reference is made in a rather awkward manner. In fact, they make Will Smith’s character Deadshot say it. This occurs when he is informed that the government is putting together a team of outcasts to handle threats from superhumans. “Is that it?” he asks his superior officer Rick Flag (played by Joel Kinnaman). “Are we some kind of suicide squad?” Indeed, you are!
“Somehow, Palpatine returned.”
Despite enjoying Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), one cannot deny its confusing plot. The film introduces numerous new characters and elements that seem better suited for a trilogy rather than a single movie. The story begins with the unexpected return of Sith lord and former Emperor Palpatine, an event the movie barely explains. Instead, we’re told in a casual manner: “We’ve decoded the intel from the First Order spy, and it confirms the worst,” Oscar Isaac’s Poe Dameron says with a sigh. “Somehow, Palpatine returned.” This explanation leaves more questions than answers, reminiscent of a heated discussion between J.J. Abrams and Chris Terrio about how this could occur, followed by the insertion of that line into the script as a quick fix. Unfortunately, this is not the worst line in the movie; however, it is worthy of mention on a list of iconic bad lines, with “They fly now” being particularly disappointing.
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