GeorgiaRai

The reference to watching a marathan of the hundreds of New Year's movies released every year (that began showing in June) made me lol both times I watched Where Are You, Christmas? over the weekend.

Susan got a rose. I'll take "Things I Did Not See Coming" for $400, Alex.

I completely agree with this part.

I was Team Edith. And Team Joan. And before that, Team Marina (we barely saw her, but she impressed me.) Fifteen years later, and I'm no better at picking winners than I was during Rock of Love.

It's gag-inducing, but imagine the moment Kod removed his claddagh ring and replaced it with the horse's ass. IMO, that's a very symbolic gesture & indicates a intentional shift in attitude - and I'm sure he and Robyn found "solace" in that personal and private (probably even romantic but, again, I gag) action. So no, I don't for a minute believe her dehydrated tears and quivering chin when she proclaims any of this had been difficult for her. She's all in - and has always been all in - on causing the other women as much hurt, self-doubt, jealousy and humiliation as possible.

I read recently that hair rollers in public (like Blue's been wearing) are a kind of social statement in South Korea. It's not something I would've thought to look into, but ... now I know! https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/21/style/korea-hair-curlers-gen-z.html

I want Fe to stay over Meme and wish Cory/America would approach Fe with a "peace offering" deal and say they'll work to keep her. If she attributes the flip to them, would she still be mad? (Resisting the urge to end that question with "bro?")

RealityBBQ #BB25 on X: "They're still fighting. Reminder, whoever storms out first will need to spin the wheel and kick themselves in the ass." [Obvs I posted this link incorrectly - sorry! But this tweet made me laugh.]

I agree! If there are future seasons, I hope the show finds a better way to handle the finales. Letting everyone talk to each other defeats the purpose of the winner figuring out clues! I didn't mind the "helpers" in the haystack challenge because that at least was strategic (i.e. pick who you think will help you find the clues, maybe share info, and hopefully not sabatoge you!) but the naming of names by ousted players takes away the fun for me. And yes to everyone about Chris's lack of pop culture knowledge! I loved him but that (frequent) blank stare cracked me up.

Gabe mentioned the Bible story of "the coat of many colors", but I don't remember anyone voicing a connection to the play. In fact, I thought the reason they all laughed off Gabe's comment was because... how could Chris be related to someone biblical? That said, a discussion of 70's teen idols would almost certainly lead to the Jackson Five. Once you start thinking in that realm - & consider the other clues like Utah and Puppy Love - the Osmonds aren't much of a leap. There's been a bubblegum machine on the clue wall which I figured referenced Donny (along with Angel Moroni, but I doubt many recognized that, although it was one of Donny's clues on Masked Singer). I guess Chris is done for. Boo. Edited to add: I didn't watch the clip (I'm at work) so I'm not responding to that specifically! Just to a "70's teen idol" conversation in general.

YES!! The blame for this call & any fallout is totally on Kody; if he'd been in regular contact with his sons, there would've been no need for them to call Robyn with their request.

I just re-watched and here's some of what Gabriel said: "boy", sucker punched, stabbed me in the back, you made a vow, didn't even sleep on it.. all understandable as game play. But then, he goes on: We are different, for sure. I was loyal to the word I gave you. I'm about character, not strategy. God fights for me. I know a snake when I see a snake. You showed yourself; here's the mirror. It's a pattern of character. You're obviously guilty, you just aren't used to being called out because you've probably been pampered, buddy; but I see you. I don't understand Chris's "no backbone" reply, but still think Gabe's comments were insulting on a personal level, way beyond game play.

Isn't pampered the same as spoiled? I initially thought Gabriel was telling Chris to have thicker skin / don't be so sensitive, but "pampered" means something else entirely. I understood Chris's reaction. I've been an Osmond fan since the 70's but I swear, I'm being completely, totally, 100% objective! 🤣

Do they even realize "Puppy Love" is a song?

I liked Bishme's jacket as an additional/optional piece of the uniform. The anchor easily identifies the wearer as staff - like windbreakers with "FBI" on the back, but cuter. I didn't think the neoprene uniform alone would be all that hot to wear - it's just shorts & a short sleeve shirt with a mesh inset in the back. I'm always cold, though, so that may cloud my judgment.

Between Claim to Fame & the Masked Singer, the Angel Moroni has become quite the tv star!

That was surprising...yet satisfying!

I have no fashion sense or knowledge, so my references are pop culture: Laurence's design: The wedding dress fitting scene in The Proposal where Sandra Bullock doesn't have boobs to fill out Betty White's gown. Anna's design: Flashback to General Larry Platt's American Idol classic, "Pants on the Ground." Korto's design: Kimmy Gibler called & wants her outfit back; please add a hair scrunchie.

I loved Take Me Back to Christmas, rererererun and all!

I personally don't equate it with a cult, but based on my experience with friends/acquaintances that get involved in direct selling, they DO believe.

That's a popular but not universal opinion. People I've known who were involved in "direct selling" considered it a real, legitimate job and believed in the quality of their products (i.e. Arbonne) - as I assume Christine does. I'm not sure how much the opinions of strangers weigh in her decision making.

I hadn't heard of this series until the new season started, so I just watched all of season 1. SO fun!! My only complaint was letting the eliminated houseguests (EHGs? Is that what they're called?) back in to mingle with the finalists. The whole game was figuring out the clues and being strategic in what info to share and with whom. But once they were out of the game, the EHGs pooling/sharing of info just depended on who they liked better, ala Big Brother. For this finalie, it didn't matter much - LC having the name "Jason" paired with earlier mentions of JA was probably enough to get her to the end. But do we really know that none of the EHGs helped her? And/or did Travis tell Logan about Keke? I felt the game was interesting enough without the interference at the very end. I, too, loved the credit shots of LC & Logan; what a cute friendship!

Yeah, I saw the beginnings of it on Instragram (watched just enough to see if it looked like what's being discussed here.) I'm not sure where people are having to pay.

It's funny because I was never upset about her selling Lularoe or Plexus. I don't mind her asking for wedding sponsors. I don't care if she wears dresses that aren't my style, or about her choice of bras. The wording on her t-shirts, charging for Cameo, her voice & pronunciations - fine, fine, fine. But THIS -- a cooking video fail -- disappoints me. I don't know why I'm so irritated by it (I mean, I didn't watch it much less pay for it!) But if you say you're teaching something, people probably follow along expecting to learn. At least have the decency to say "I experimented here but it didn't work out - here's what went wrong." Or better yet, scrap that video and only post one that's worth people's time (and $6.99) to watch.

I feel the same. I follow him on Instagram (probably the same feed that was on Twitter), and it was so sudden and so sad. I didn't watch the Hallmark series he was on but loved him from Everwood & enjoyed him in the few Hallmark movies he did - especially The Christmas House(s).