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That’s the ONLY way my dad and I ever say his name!

She was unconscious.

I knew they’d have to say something about tWitch but even when it happened I was unprepared. That hit me hard and I ended up crying as if I’d actually known him. That surprised me. I liked that the judges were trying to offer actual critiques rather than just cheerleading.

Even if he doesn’t have health insurance they wouldn’t bill up front, would they? They’d have to know what they’re treating, how many stitches, what (if any) pain meds, etc. You don’t just walk up to the counter, say “I’ve been stabbed,” and they say “it’ll cost $500.”

I have never paid for medical care up front except for my co-pay. I get treated, then if there’s an extra charge I either pay before I leave or I get billed later. I didn’t think it was weird at all that he walked out of the exam room like that - pausing at the reception desk on his way out would have been a pointless detail in the episode.

I agree. So one person (potentially) has to compete in 5 rounds but 3 people only do one? So dumb. Edit: I just (sort of) watched the 2nd episode and had to skim because I cannot stand Brian Malarkey. Sigh.

Minority opinion, but Sofia and Kevin made me laugh. I also appreciated Kevin’s sincere interest in Jodie and Alan as successful theatre and film/tv actors. But yeah, that clip from Hart’s film did not look good.

I’ve seen a lot of comparisons to Mos Eisley cantina for the song & dance number, but all I could think of (after “what the hell am I watching?”) was Labyrinth. “You remind me of the babe….” I liked this episode a lot and am looking forward to Fifteen’s adventures!

Claudia and Rob being in love with their dogs was the best. Also, I don’t think either of them will ever see this, but dogs have on occasion ended up in the shower with human family members in our house when time is tight. Though bathing a shih tzu in a walk-in shower with a hose attachment isn’t as efficient as it may sound: short dog + short hose = a dog that really only gets slightly damp.

Well, given the work of all three tattoos for each artist, I think Bobby was the right winner, though I preferred Jon’s snake tattoo over the others. I absolutely hated Freddie’s black & grey tattoo. Hated it sooooooo much. I get some of the judges defending the artistry (it was still awful), but I felt like it completely disregarded the fact that that poor guy has to wear that thing. Freddie was so caught up in being An Artist that he didn’t think about whether he was creating something worth wearing. I would probably dump my partner if he came home with a tattoo like that (and yes, I’m aware that I am illustrating Bubba’s point that art should make you feel some kind of way). I did really love Bobby’s third tattoo. It gave vintage art nouveau poster vibes and was just beautiful. Overall I felt like it was a bland season and I probably won’t remember much of it a week from now.

Ha! Yesterday I was trying - and failing - to say it the way he does. It’s harder than it seems!

I’m glad Jozzy didn’t make it to the final because I don’t think she even still should have been there. I agree that none of the finalists really stand out for me, but I guess I’m rooting for Freddie or John because Bobby’s work is my least favorite. John might have the edge over Freddie because he at least tries to meet the brief, while Freddie tends to throw up his hands and toss a pixellated heart into a traditional Japanese tattoo since “it’s a FREDDIE tattoo.”

Julia Roberts fangirling over Cher was adorable. Same, bestie. Same.

I tapped out after the third episode but I’ve been following the forums to see if it’s worth going back. It’s going to depend on what happens with “Sir” because if he’s really there in the basement and not a figment of her imagination, I just don’t see a way around this for her.

I had to (grudgingly) agree that Jozzy’s tattoo was pretty great, but yeah, out of the bottom ones this week Bobby’s was my least favorite. I just don’t get their love for him.

I was going to cry no matter who left, but awww, Tash. Matty signing “thank you” to her after the signature was so sweet. Those apple tarts looked delicious, and now I want one. I was especially impressed that they had to cut all those slices by hand; I would have been reaching for my mandolin! I love the way Josh honors his Nan. Dan has consistently been supportive of the other bakers and I appreciate that about him. Noel and Matty plotting their sabotage made me laugh. I really can’t call next week. It’s going to be a proper nail-biter!

Dan isn’t my favorite but I don’t dislike him. I don’t read him as arrogant. I’ve been seeing him as ambitious, competitive, and very, very anxious for the praise, but that’s understandable. I think he just wears his heart on his sleeve a touch more intensely and it can be a bit much. I’m okay with Christy’s exit, though I feel bad for her. My wish for her is that she learns to stop apologizing for minor things. “You didn’t like the flavors? Oh, well -I tried. Lesson learned.” I hope this experience gives her a confidence boost even though she didn’t win. She seems lovely. Josh’s showstopper looked amazing, but I wasn’t surprised by Matty’s star baker win. The semi-final episode (next week) is always the hardest for me. SO close!

Oh, yeah. I re-watched that episode with the skulls and even knowing it was supposed to be a skull, I just couldn’t find it. I don’t know how she keeps making it through. I wasn’t crazy about the skull tattoo that sent Jessica home, but at least I could tell what it was supposed to be. I’m with you re Bobby’s tattoos. There’s just something…I dunno…lifeless in his work. Honestly, we’re four episodes in and no one is really standing out for me. I don’t hate Freddy’s tattoos because at least they’re different, but he’s another big “I don’t work in this style, let me be meeeeee” whiner that makes it hard for me to root for him.

After 15 seasons I don’t know why I’m still surprised by the contestants who get shocked when they have to tattoo in a particular style they’ve supposedly never done, and Jozzy is no exception. “I don’t even own color”? Really? Why are you even on this show where every season there’s going to be at least one episode that tests your ability to work with color? Get off my TV.

I want to like this show but I’m having a hard time because I don’t see any way out for Gabi. You just don’t come back from keeping someone locked in your basement for a year - even this someone. I suppose they could throw in another shocking twist that he’s a figment of her imagination? This could explain why his “help” is so…unnecessary.

Not to mention nobody wearing hats and the men running around in their shirtsleeves (don’t get me started on Henry’s Undershirt).

They mentioned Bellingham a few seasons ago as not being too far away so I’m guessing British Columbia maybe?

What, what? I haven’t seen today’s episode yet and haven’t decided if I’m going to, but I hated Abigail even before Lori Loughlin’s arrest. If she comes back I’m definitely out.

Nope, not just you. She did that!

Nah, it’ll all be a Hallmark Christmas dream and all five seasons will disappear when Mel wakes up from her long train ride to start her job in Virgin River.