[S08.E04: Safer at Home]

5 hours ago, Persnickety1 said:

Indeed I did.  I've never really noticed much physically about Babs, and I thought maybe it was her pants or maybe the camera angle, but she had very sizeable thighs in comparison to the rest of her body.

I remember reading somewhere a while back (or maybe even heard it on the show) that Babs really only ate soup.  Now that I think about it, It might have been the episode where Hunter and Whitney made dinner at Glen and Babs' house and prepared some sort of soup.  I thought only soup was a curious choice, but I think that might be when Whitney or Hunter commented that Babs ate only soup.  

There are a of great soups out there, to be certain, but now I'm somewhat curious as to whether that might be a weight control maneuver.  

Also, Whitney prepared what appeared to be soup and salad for her and Babs on this episode as well.

I think too much about these chucklefucks.  

I'm going to blame the pandemic.  

If the pandemic can be responsible for Chase and Whitney not having a post-COVID baby and all of Whitney's lockdown woes, I can blame it for everything, too.  

 

2 hours ago, Irate Panda said:

There was an episode I forget which where Whitney stated Babs only ate canned soup.  I’m guessing when she made food for herself.
 

I also don’t understand why Hunter and later Buddy had to hand deliver everything when grocery stores deliver?

I can corroborate your soup memories!  You're correct, Whitney brought up Babs's love of soup in either Season 1 or 2 in that episode where they were grocery shopping and Whitney ripped her pants.  

I also just found a (low resolution) clip of it on youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Kz4gW6Rnsw

 

 

[SoCharmers in the Media: The Post & Courier]

I think I spotted Naomie on tv at the democratic debate tonight in Charleston (to the left in white)?

[Mama June: From Not To Hot: Seasons 1-6]

10 minutes ago, Armchair Critic said:

They talk about "treatment" but they make it sound like a spiritual retreat and not drug rehab

Right?!  They made it sound as if June is addicted to Geno, and that Geno is the sole crackhead in the relationship, when everyone on Earth knows that was a joint undertaking.

June "needs to find herself" and "is so afraid of Geno" and that's why she needs "treatment." As if we didn't just watch her walk into the intervention higher than her "fat cake" bill. 

[Mama June: From Not To Hot: Seasons 1-6]

I know this show is scripted but the producers/editors don't even care about continuity anymore.

In the car ride with Doe Doe to her intervention June has all her front teeth, and then when she walks into the house for that intervention she's missing the tooth again. It's disorienting.

And this is from the people who used to care so much about continuity that they made Mama June wear a fat suit in Season 1.

[Steven & Olga: Babies With Babies]

Steven infuriates me and I'm flabbergasted that Olga forgave him so easily for his lie about her visa. I love her but she is too easily forgiving, and thus Steven will never grow from his mistakes. 

I'm still confused about the lie and don't buy anything he says anymore. In episode 4, which I happen to be watching right now because I'm an addict, recall that Steven was complaining about having to ask the chief of the hospital for permission to be in the room for the birth. He said in his talking head, "If Olga's K1 visa was approved, we'd be in America giving birth in a normal hospital and I would not have to deal with any of this." 

So had he been lying to producers at that point as well? I imagine you have to at least apply for the visa as a prerequisite to be on the show.

[S01.E06: Helping Hands]

So here's the thing -- I watched the scene about 10 times and watched each person's reaction. At the same moment that Michelle and Gilda are explaining that it's not a joke, Julia is waving her champagne, saying "Sorryyyyy" with a flirty grin on her face.  You know, just like that entitled person who cuts a long line at Starbucks (but isn't really sorry and definitely doesn't take her rightful place in the back of the queue). 

So NO it didn't just slip out, and the only reason she blubbered for the rest of the trip was because she realized this exchange was so controversial that it would never be edited out, and that she's just obliterated her reputation on national television. 

Someone doesn't say the n word that naturally without some feeling that they're above you because of your skin color.  It's not (just) because she's ignorant or always puts her foot in her mouth. She's the person that believes she's more attractive than her minority friend merely because she's white (why do men keep flirting with my black friend and ignoring me??!!). She's the person that is secretly shocked when a she meets a successful and wealthy minority (how did that happen?!!). She's the person that deserves the master bedroom!

Julia said it because she's prejudiced (whether aware of it or not) and she needs to check herself. 

 

Anyway, she's dead to me. 

[Aftermath - General Discussion]

I can't believe I care enough to ask, but did the scientist trapped in the volcano with Anne Heche die? I remember him being super chipper and cheery when he pulled Anne out of that crevice and then his leg was broken(??) and then he was all pessimistic and melodramatic while Anne was looking at those drawings on the mountain wall. And then Anne got saved by her daughters and I was thinking, wait, you guys aren't going to help the scientist guy?  Did he die and did I just not notice?

 

Why can't I stop watching this laughably terrible show, and when is Wayne Brady coming back?

[Little Women: Dallas - General Discussion]

It looks like not many of us are watching this (or at least not discussing it) but I need to note that the first 5 min of this most recent episode (ep 5??) was the most violent reality TV I've ever seen in my life. And I'm a reality JUNKIE. Worse than the worst fights on "60 days in," worse than the bloody brawls on "Cops." I had intense anxiety the whole time, I don't think my stomach can handle the rest of the season if it continues like this.

[Season 4 Discussion]

1 minute ago, Landlord said:

Re: Chantal's internet prenup.

Now I don't own a printer. It must be almost a decade since I printed something off the internet. But. When you print, does the web address not appears in the top left corner anymore? (Exemple, if I was to print this page, it would say "http://forums.previously.tv/topic/49927-s04e11-are-you-ready-for-this/?page=4" in the corner)

Would that not appear in the corner of Chantal's prenup? Would her parents not SEE IT?

Now that you mention it, when I was watching I saw something like "This is a RocketLawyer document" across the bottom pages.

[Season 4 Discussion]

4 hours ago, greekmom said:

Inheritance becomes communal property so Pedro would have rights to it.

 

1 hour ago, Adeejay said:

Absolutely.  A co-worker and his brother inherited their family home in Los Angeles. Given that he has no intention of leaving Manhattan, my co-worker signed over his half to his not as successful brother. Long story short, the brother got divorce and now his ex-wife owns the home. 

Chantal’s parents probably own a lucrative business, and are hell bent on keeping it in the family. Can’t say that I blame them.  However, their treatment of Pedro was horrible. They made that poor guy seem - less than.  I don't think they'd like it if someone were to treat River the same way.

Actually inheritance rules vary from state to state!  In Georgia, an inheritance constitutes separate property, even if it's acquired during the marriage. So, Chantel does NOT need a prenup to keep her inheritance to herself. Lucky her, because I'm pretty sure that prenup would be void.

One scenario where Chantel could screw herself over is if she commingles that inheritance with joint assets, e.g., puts it in a bank account she shares with Pedro (and I can totally envision this space cadet doing this). In that case, the inheritance would be converted into a marital asset.  

 

 

Here's some boring legal mumbo jumbo from Georgia case law:

Quote

Property acquired during the marriage by one spouse by gift, inheritance, bequest or devise (made by a nonspouse) remains the separate property of the recipient spouse....' [Cits.]" Coe v. Coe, 285 Ga. 863, 864(1)(a), 684 S.E.2d 598 (2009)

[All Episodes Talk: Celebrating Diversity]

5 hours ago, Bastet said:

I was on a phone call during much of the scene between Megan and Kris in the car, talking about celebrity crushes and confusing those for actual connections.  Did Megan do the same thing with someone Sean is doing with Meghan Trainor? (And dear god, please don't let Trainor's people get wind of this and set up something for the show; unlike Rachel with Adam Lambert, Sean cannot handle it)  If so, who?  I tuned back in to hear Kris' Anderson Cooper crush.  The "yeah, that's not going to happen" was perfectly delivered.

Megan listed her celebrity crushes as Chris Tucker, Mike Epps, Jamie Foxx, and Tyler Perry. It sounds like she spiraled into depression when one of them had a baby with his baby mama.  (I'm assuming it's Tyler Perry since he had a baby with his girlfriend in 2014.) The language she used implied that she thinks the celeb cheated on her, and she behaved as if she was undergoing a recent breakup, eating ice cream, watching romantic movies etc. 

Btw, it totally thrills me that Megan has a thing for funny handsome black men, I haven't giggled out loud at TV like that in a long time!  And I too thought the Kris's Anderson Cooper punch line was hilarious

[S03.E05: Breaking Dad]

25 minutes ago, bichonblitz said:

I thought they were supposed to be living in Brooklyn? Not that they could afford an apt there, either.  What exactly does Abe do for a living that he thinks he can afford for Rebecca to stay home? 

I was definitely assuming Brooklyn too when I first saw the place based on the gates and the building style, but then there was an episode where Sabrina and Kate went to a restaurant I like called Adoro Lei (also in the West Village) and it appeared as if they walked there. So then using my creepy internet spy skills (as well as remembering a few other things near them such as a Manhattan Mini Storage and a Park Fast), I figured out the West Village building. 

I won't post the address in case Kate miraculously does live there, but here is the building on Google Maps street view:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And I totally agree that they wouldn't be able to afford a BK apartment either lol

[S03.E05: Breaking Dad]

On 8/8/2016 at 6:24 PM, riverblue22 said:

Anybody else wonder if they really are staying in a hotel and just spend time at Kate's and pretend to sleep there?  I noticed Jeremy was in a hotel with his kids.

So this is going to sound super stalkerish but I'll blame my curiosity on NYCers always keeping their eyes open for good apartment deals -- I agree that these guys are really staying in a hotel and I also doubt that Kate even lives there.  

I recognized the surrounding (in the West Village) and figured out the building. No matter where I look on the internet, the building is often listed as a multi-family home and I can't find one iota of evidence that the individual apartments have ever been publicly rented out.  I doubt that Kate, this relative newbie to NYC, knows how to finagle her way into a (supposedly privately listed) 1BR apartment in this beautiful building (which btw was officially designated a landmark) in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Manhattan. The rent for this apartment has to be $3000/month AT THE VERY LEAST and I think Kate is very capable but I don't think she'd be able to swing that price tag despite her modeling and fashion line. And she doesn't strike me as someone who would blow her reality TV money on expensive rent. 

I'm betting that these guys are either in a hotel or that the producers have secretly rented out the whole building for them but they're pretending to smush themselves into just one of the apartments during filming.

And that's my conspiracy theory for the day lol

[S08.E18: Body Of Evidence]

Never forget.

 

I almost never agree with Ramona but heck yea I think Luann is insecure. I sense this because I was an *ahem* unpolished teenager and even though I like to think I've blossomed there are some self doubts that will always remain. Ugly duckling recognizes ugly ducking, Luann.

However, I don't overcompensate by getting engaged to some dude I don't even know (and who's floofed half of my friends) and saying "IM GETTING MARRIED" every 27 seconds

[S03.E09: Big Fat Breakup]

oh nooooo during this ep I saw the preview for the "Tell All" and it looks like Buddy has gained even more weight since this season was filmed :(  And interestingly enough it looked like Lennie has lost weight since this supposed breakup with Whitney.  What is going on in that house?!!!  

Also shaking my head at Roy. Like others here, I had high hopes for him and I'm praying that he's merely ho-ing himself out for TLC's money. Which absurdly enough sounds to me like a better scenario than becoming yet another enabler of Whitney and another victim of weight gain in her house of horrors.

[S04.E02: The Weddings]

The uptalk in Sonia's speech drives me CRAZY. I think she's sweet, but all of her sentences sound like a questions? If she keeps doing that, I'm going to have to fast forward through her scenes?  

[S03.E07: Fat Jokes]

I agree re the comments that it was odd Whitney brought Buddy instead of Lennie to the comedy show, and that made me think of Lennie's weak role in Whitney's life. 

Buddy's interjections during Whitney and the comedienne's little showdown were weak and pretty childish (if you're going to step into someone else's argument, bring some substance to the debate, you know?); HOWEVER, he STOOD UP FOR WHITNEY.  Can you imagine swapping out Buddy for Lennie in that scene? Lennie would be quiet as a church mouse!   

In the first season, Buddy flipped out at the person who made the Shamu comment (i.e., walked up to the car yelling at the offending passenger). I know there's some suspicion here as to whether the incidence was even real, but damn it he stood up for Whitney where Lennie wouldn't. 

That is a major problem in my eyes. If you are someone who is subject to shaming or public harassment, I think you need a partner who will be there for you and support you in your cause.  And Lennie is not that dude.  He's not even a quiet soldier. He's just... standing there looking like a vapid D-bag. And even Whitney deserves more than that. 

[S01.E12: The Beautiful Thing About Subpar]

26 minutes ago, thelonerafter said:

Finally, while I guess it was rude to tell Danny that the trams were broken, how did Brian think that making Danny take a donkey would be some big revenge? Danny probably loved that instagram opportunity.

Spot on! I was checking out #belowdeck on twitter earlier today and Tiffany had tweeted that Bravo edited out the best part -- Danny taking selfies on the donkey* LOL

[S12.E09: Food Holiday Fray]

On 7/18/2016 at 7:49 AM, smiley13 said:

Thank heavens mean girl Ana is gone.  Did you know she says she is Cuban?  However, has anyone ever found out if she was born there?  If she wasn't, then she is not Cuban, she is an American of Cuban descent.  I loved that she was given St Patrick's Day.  She her snotty behavior about it was funny in a way.  Thankfully, her lack of performance in that segment is what sent her packing.

Eh, I think its Ana's prerogative to call herself Cuban regardless of whether or not she was born in Cuba. I won't speak for all minorities but I'll speak for myself and people of my situation in my social circle -- in my experience, if you're the first generation of your family born in America and you're a minority, often people that think they might share your ancestry will ask you where you're from.  And if you say "America," they'll respond, "Yea, but where are you from?" Whether or not that question is offensive, who knows, but it's our reality. 

And I identify with my parents' country (as well as American), because in our household I grew up in that culture, honoring those traditions, eating that food, speaking that language. Heck, I didn't understand I was American until I went to school!  So if Ana does not in fact own a Cuban passport, I understand why she still says she's Cuban.

Anyway sorry for boring everyone! Let me get back on topic to say I've been team Tregaye from the beginning, because early on I found her talking heads to be very astute (e.g., that Martita was giving the same presentation in every challenge). However, a couple episodes ago I started understanding what most of you were saying about this schticky stereotypical character she's created. Something deep inside of me cringes at the judges' over-the-top laughter at Tregaye's antics because it makes me think of minstrel shows circa the 1800's, if you get my drift. 

I think if Tregaye retired "fleek, yaaas, poppin'" etc, she'd be wonderful to watch, but for the past few episodes I've been a bit uncomfortable. 

 

Also came here to ask why Bobby and Giada haven't been as harsh on contestants' points of view as they have in past seasons? People used to go home over not having a strong brand and now there are 3 people left that have weak or undefined points of view. 

Maybe after Eddie last season they're implicitly admitting that the contestant's own point of view hardly matters to the network :/

[S03.E06: Cereal Stalker]

Whitney... Whitney.  The only time a bf ever ignored that many of my communications/I ignored that many of a guy's communications was when HE WAS OVER IT (and vice versa). Lennie is done with you, gurl. 

If dude wasn't lying, then in Whitney's line of questioning, he would've mentioned his messed up friend down the street earlier than that rather than as a counter to her "where was your car?!" question.  AND, if Lennie's friend texted him to come over as he claims, then Lennie should have seen all of Whitney's missed calls and texts and his phone probably wasn't on silent after all.

This was sad, it was like watching my 16 year old desperate self LOL 

4 minutes ago, Tosia said:

Tal eating generic fruit loops cereal with Whit. He's a fucking counselor!  Talk abt  enabling.  How about going for a walk with her around the block? 

Whit was definitely shoveling in such  large spoonfuls of cereal that she cd barely close her mouth to chew.  Love how she holds her food bowl  up to her chin.  And I bet it was whole milk,  not skim.  Rationalizing her food choices: bad or worse?  Hmmmmm, let's see. You're right,  Whit!  Bad is better than worse.  Not. God knows there are no low sugar, adult cereals out there.  (Even regular Cheerios is less sugar than most cereals,  and I have searched. )

I hate when anyone,  but esp. women, act stupid.  Whit knows better and she knows how to read (labels). Oh, wait,  what's that?  You don't want to get onto that food issues thing you had before?   Ok. So, don't even try to make a few changes,  and use the support of your trainer, family,  and friends,  and THERAPIST to go slow.  No, no, no. Eat crap and disable yourself more.  

Also, doesn't anyone sit at a fucking table and eat properly in this show?  

EXACTLY. AND I bet Will didn't get a snapshot of that meal hahah

[S03.E05: Spread Thin]

On 7/6/2016 at 10:10 PM, zoemom said:

Speaking of Lennie, what the heck was he wearing on his head when she was leaving for work?  Looked like some type of yellow headwrap.  If the painting above her bed was done by Lennie, then yeah, Whit would definitely have to be the "bread winner. It looked like it had been painted by a five year old.  I can only imagine Glenn's horror if he watched the scene with Lennie sleeping beside her.  Hopefully Glenn won't be subjected to much more of this, as it looks like Lennie is MIA next week. 

 

20 hours ago, LocalGovt said:

It looked like some kind of animal hat to me....you know, like, the whole tail movement thing?  I don't know what it's called, but where people wear animal tails and sometimes don animal head hats....

I think you're right, I definitely recognized a lion or something!  I assumed it was Lennie's way of covering his ears so that he could sleep through the noise of Whitney's sleep apnea machine. I also feel like he thinks ear plugs will make Whitney feel self conscious (yeah right), so he's donning this ridiculous hat and pretending he likes to sleep like that lol

[S03.E03: Speechless]

Winners of this episode:

1. The presentation audience member that talked about his late obese diabetic father and called Whitney out on her BS
2. The personal trainer who called Whitney out on her BS
3. The piggy

[S03.E02: A Brush With Death]

1 hour ago, Barb23 said:

One more question (& I do know the answer) - Knowing she was on TV, why couldn't she have just ordered a turkey sandwich instead of making the big deal out of a cheese steak sub & a pizza? 

I actually think she had Buddy bring her a Domino's philly cheese steak pizza which, FYI, is THE BOMB (in a good way). I spied with my junk-food eating eye that it came in the Domino's handmade pan pizza box, plus she had a box of sides (perhaps breadsticks or parmesan bread bites, maybe wings?). 

Another FYI, I've ordered it enough to know that Domino's philly cheese pan pizza pie is around 2300 cals and homegirl did NOT look like she planned to share. 

And now the secret's out that I love gross garbage food hahahah

 

ETA: and AGREED! If I was in her position you would never catch me ordering one of those nutritional disasters for the world to see, especially not after being in the ER!  10% of me respects her for starting to come out of the closet and be honest with viewers that she could not give 2 craps about what goes into her body despite medical confirmation of her poor health. 

[Single Dad Seeking - General Discussion]

Late to this show and this party but I've been loving and chuckling at all these comments!

Came here to ask, did anyone else notice the new tattoo Mike had on one of his hands in the last ep (episode 6)? I'm watching episode 2 right now because it's finally on demand for me, and the tattoo was NOT there in that earlier episode.  Anyway, it looks like a bunch of flowers and stuff with swords crossed to form the shape of a V. Mike was originally my favorite person on the show, but if that tattoo stands for "Valene," he's lost my favoritism and gained my pity.  

The tattoo looked really fresh when he was getting harassed via text message at the playground, but I agree with whomever above said the timeline/sequencing seems really off on this show, so *shrugs*.

 

 

[S01.E06: Entree-vous]

19 minutes ago, biakbiak said:

I don't understand how Hannah and the guests thought that huge plate of prawns was an appetizer. That said I don't think I would describe a main and dessert as a two course meal, I mean it's technically true but I could see why Hannah thought there would be two savory courses. How she handled the aftermath was ridiculous and showed she has no problem solving skills. 

THIS. Over and over Hannah kept saying, "I thought Ben said X Y Z," just wasting time complaining/placing blame instead of looking for a solution. I was disappointed and my mind immediately went to Kate who seemed pretty great at problem solving. (Remember on season 3 when the charter guests didn't see any sharks on their shark dive, so Kate tried to make a shark head out of cardboard to make up for it? LOL)  

And also, even though Hannah works the interior, I feel like it's dangerous to work on a boat and be a poor troubleshooter.