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cringed like a stadium?!

On the show's FB page everyone is all "yeah! how original; great comeback!" regarding the C U next Tuesday thing. Really? That old saw has been around since I was in high school... and my kids are grown. As for this episode in general, it was carefully engineered to portray Whitney's "great" personality with the hostess lapping at her feet every minute and Whitney saying things like "I am outgoing and flirtatious" and her friends and parents all lauding her wonderful accomplishments (?) and deservedness of her fame. After the whole (surprise!) Keeran deal when the hostess said, "Now Whitney, that was tough for you, wasn't it?" with her best newscaster-delivering-a-disaster-story voice, I had had it. And as she wrapped up with "You are such an inspiration to so many people..." I wanted to yell at my TV: "Why don't you just jump on her and smother her with kisses, you dolt?!"

It's not. But by Buddy making his alcoholic "joke," he is doing exactly what he and the rest of the Whitney tribe are saying shouldn't happen.

I disagree. Nick seems to me to be the guy who makes a deadpan joke that most people miss. I like that type... the kind that you like more as you start to watch them closely. Not in-your-face trying to win you over. And I don't blame him for asking about her dog fear vs. her love for horses. That would puzzle me too. As for Heather and her vague probing of Derek and his meaning of "occasional"- really? Can you apply that term to every single thing equally? An occasional smoke might mean once a day or every few- whereas liking to travel occasionally could mean once a year. Occasional drinking might mean once a month. See what I mean? So having "occasional" road rage (weekly? now to me, that's pretty frequent) doesn't necessarily translate into smoking once a week as being occasional. She's just picking shit apart to find fault, IMO.

I don't think there's any hazard to the vocal chords. It's just annoying as all hell and the only physical risk I could see is if someone punches them in the throat out of sheer annoyance. Molly is especially grating.

I'm pretty sure he was intentionally saying that. It's something I'd say in a silly way to my kids.

I don't think the word "shame" is appropriate in your examples. I think "guilt" is more adequate.

So... I am puzzled by Zach's being "totally stressed" about planning a small surprise party when he really doesn't work (come on, coaching soccer isn't a job-job) and Amy's dire proclamation that "if Tory finds out about the party, all of Zach's hard work is for nothing." Just more of the faux/manufactured drama that is this show. And of course Zach should accompany his dad to CA for surgery. Who was filming the "personal footage" of Matt when Zach was standing next to the bed?

I just don't get how Amy is all about "making the cake," as if she's a talented baker/decorator; then she puts out something that looks like a box mix which was made by a 10-year old.

I think that, first of all, we need to stop thinking it's just a matter of, "Whitney could get a salad at McDonald's just as easily as she could get fries and a Big Mac!" or "doesn't she know how much she is hurting her parents by jeopardizing her health by staying morbidly obese?" She is not in a position to accept logic and take responsibility; comments like those above are as effective as watching Intervention and saying "why don't they just stop; they know drugs will kill them!" or "why don't their parents stop giving them money when they will just buy drugs with it?" Whitney, along with her family and friends, are locked into destructive behavior and they mask it with thinking they are doing right by each other. Whitney feels that by demonstrating her "body acceptance" that she is a mentor and role-model for all fat people; her parents are killing her with their love because they worry and (of course) don't want to see her unhappy or suffer her abuse. And, although she is childish, she *is* an adult so they are very limited in what they can do to try and get her to change. Glenn's rebuffed attempts at bringing healthy foods are a prime example of how he really wants to help, but the reactions he gets (and his subsequent sadness- which is heartbreaking to me) show he is really very powerless to make a difference. The saddest thing of all is that TLC has chosen to pivot the focus of this show from "being fat doesn't mean you can't live a fulfilling life" to "let's watch a fat girl realize she's in trouble and highlight all of her flaws." Her entire entourage has bought into the plot lines and sold their souls for a paycheck. Unfortunately, many reality TV "stars" end up in this situation- rather than providing insight and showing that people can overcome their struggles, their shows make them into stereotypical caricatures of people who aren't perfect. To look at the YouTube video that started all of this- Whitney dancing as a fat girl who is enjoying herself- shows how far off the rails she has come. I don't doubt that there is potential to live a fulfilling life, even if you are fat/disabled/disadvantaged; I think she has let the whole concept become an excuse to neglect herself and use victimization as the excuse for it all. It's hard to build a show on a character who doesn't work (most likely because TLC is paying her) and who gets out of breath crossing a street without making it about her obesity. It IS about her obesity.

What do the Duggars do thst is smelly??

If you drag a TV crew with you, I'd say your chances are greatly improved.

If that's the case, he can glue some of the beard hair onto his head with plenty to spare.

Good lord, yes. I'd be mortified. She has become the master at turning on the waterworks. Her trainer is the absolute bomb. He's articulate and takes no bullshit. And he doesn't pander to her. Cry for a few minutes, sister; then we get down to business. Lennie's "I'm sorry you were wrong" clinched it for me. He's done and he doesn't care who knows.

nah. 80's heavy bangs, same as before, just brown. Too dark, IMO.

I shall present the award now for the weekly Roloff grammar blunder for the cringe-worthy "The track needs some analyzation" to.... Jeremy. I think TLC is scrambling at this point to come up with endless "fun family activities" (such as the ATV race) to try not to let the show die a natural death. Obviously no one in the family needs to have a real means of employment- all they do to fill their days (with the exception of Tori) consists of home projects, farm projects, remodeling, setting up games and fun, and take trips. Ah, what a life. My ears are bleeding from the serious vocal fry that all the girls use when talking. What is that?! I noticed that when Audj's friend was modeling the wedding gowns, Audj looked totally bored and at one point almost missed her opportunity to go, "oooh". She looked like she wasn't even paying attention. I sure am glad that she feels honored to impart all of her marital wisdom to her buddy. I know she has experienced the trials and tribulations of a strong union over the past two years, while not working, living in a cool town with her traveling cat and bun-sporting (non-working) husband, driving around in a vintage BMW and Subaru (I just can't). The previews for next week show Matt agonizing over a steroid injection that "could paralyze me!" I am a medical provider and we did a lot of those injections. Believe me, the drama factor is nowhere near what he makes it out to be. Big yawn.

Remember, these are Reality TV Spawn. They are used to trips, houses, and all of life's extras and niceties to be paid by their network Sugar Daddy. Let's be frank, all of the "business ideas" and even the concept of their property as a "farm" are an Olympic-size stretch. A farm, a working farm that is a business, doesn't just grow pumpkins for a seasonal tourist-stop and crank out pumpkin salsa (ech), produces and has people who actually work on it. Matt's dreamy castles and mini-churches make for good TV, and that is the cash cow. Even his jobs- dabbling in adaptation kits for dwarves (were there other business ventures?) and Amy's job as a daycare teacher/soccer manager are not going to support that property, not by a long shot. Jeremy et al are used to being carried by the viewers of this show. And expect to reap lifelong benefits from it. Sorry, but it just isn't that lucrative for Jer to retire off of in 40 years.

What's YT?

A few takeaways: -She mentioned about going to the cardiologist after her "episode" that she'd been "dancing for hours." Uh, no. I think someone said 40 minutes. -watching older episodes, it's evident that she has gone from someone who is potentially likeable to crude and brash. Even the tone of her voice has changed. -Her poor, poor dad. The relationship with her parents is really not normal; but the fact that she is morbidly obese, not making a living and still so dependent on them in many ways creates an child/parent environment that seems like it's stuck a couple of decades behind. But to berate and demean her parents on national TV- she should be ashamed.

This show is a field day for Grammar Police types like myself. Last night's winners: "I'll go if it's family orientated." (Amy) "I know people that's parents are divorced.." (Audrey) and Zach's constant use of "me" incorrectly: "Tori and me would be devastated if my dad sold the farm." Speaking of which, what a guilt trip/manipulative move on Tori's part to tell Matt he'd crush her if he sold the farm. Quite honestly, he is right- you can sign any paper you want (really Jer? "We'll sign that we will never fight over the land." That stuff doesn't work and the most amicable of family members can get ugly when it comes down to dividing property. They could subdivide and then each kid (are there 4?) do what he/she wishes with their parcel. It's sad when they keep referring to the trip as one with "the whole family" without a single mention of the other two. At least acknowledge they still exist with a comment like, "it's too bad Molly and Jacob couldn't be here too." They're all babbling on about how this will be an annual tradition- with the six of them, I presume. And why does every damn TV show think the end-all is a trip to Hawaii???

I'm re-watching the soccer fundraiser episode now. My ears are bleeding from all the "dude!", "I'm stoked," "I'm down, dude." Please, guys.

Does anyone know what the backstory is on Robyn's first marriage?

I'm sorry, but the denial that Meri had an affair based on the fact that "this person" didn't exist? Obviously she was in love with whoever that internet avatar was or represented itself to be. To her, "Sam" was real. The tapes were NOT spliced, and she wasn't saying, "love ya! Bye!" but rather pitifully begging for Sam to call her, to love her back, to continue to fulfill whatever it is she was missing. I couldn't stand to watch them all stare blankly when asked, because of course- everyone knows she betrayed her "marriage." It's really sad, frankly. This season has a lot of chat between the wives about annoying things Kody does, how funny it is that they think he's an idiot. I find that mildly entertaining. He's lost a lot of control and is increasingly frustrated that he can't boss everyone around (note the angry outburst at the Thanksgiving table configuration, the attempt to command complete silence from 20+ people to announce the Hawaii trip, the parking tantrum while in Hawaii).

My view on the dance class issue is this: 12 big girls regularly meet for the class. Whitney can't make it but the studio is open. One girl says, "hey, let's get together anyway and dance." She offers to lead since she's comfortable doing it. Everyone assembles and has a good time (and gets their workout). I just don't get the righteous indignation- and I think it was mostly manufactured. As others said, how would she "happen" to see cars there that look familiar as she drives by- and a camera crew is inside at the ready? The scene showing her shoveling food in her face in the car- with the resultant stares from another driver- was weird. And then she cries, "anything I put in my mouth makes people judge me!" (tears, tears). Honestly, I don't ever eat an entire meal in my car in my own town. Perhaps when I travel now and then. But she displays a lot of the secretive binge-type eating that displays her inability to control herself. Her absolute refusal to "make a drastic lifestyle change" seems almost panicky. Giving up the food means relinquishing her comfort and control. It's sad, but it's what you see on "My 600-lb Life." Lots of reasons why dieting won't work, why her obesity is out of control, and why it works for her.

Jeremy yawned a lot during that scene in the office. I'm sure afterward he was like, "shit; my future is no longer all set up for me." As for the "double-wide," what happened to what was regularly referred to in the past as the "guest house"? I believe Matt went there a few seasons back when things were getting dicey with him and Amy.