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    S21.E03: Whacktivity Competition #1; Nominations #1

    in Past Seasons

    What kind of a guy has no idea that following a girl wearing only a towel into an empty room isn't exactly a comfortable situation? Ovi just followed Christie in and plopped down on a bed, while she's awkwardly picking up her clothes to change into, like they're just settling in for a convo. She actually had to say something about needing to figure out a system for getting dressed before he got a clue. 

    S31.E11/12: This One is For One Million Dollars

    in The Amazing Race

    On 6/30/2019 at 11:13 AM, NUguy514 said:

    Yes, I assume you watched the Team Fun video with Colin and Christie as well?  I was just coming on here to post most of this, and I thought it was interesting that the producers didn't show Christie helping Victor; however, she did, so those complaining about Nicole and Victor being deliberately excluded or ganged up on can have a bunch of seats.

    The video itself is long, but it's really good (I hope it's OK to post it here!): 

    I am one of those who had the opinion that the three TAR teams were excluding Victor and Nicole because they weren't a TAR team. For myself, I based my opinion on what was shown on this episode of the show. I didn't base it on podcasts, Twitter, interviews, or anything else. I then posted my opinion in this thread, the thread for this episode of the show. If there is information out there that goes against what was shown in the episode, then it's nice for people to pass on that information.  Maybe that would change some opinions on what happened. But to insult people by inviting them to have a bunch of seats, because information gathered from beyond the show's episode casts a different light on things seems a bit rude.

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    S31.E11/12: This One is For One Million Dollars

    in The Amazing Race

    I get teams helping each other for mutual benefit, because you're best buds with another team, etc.. The problem I had with the final 3 TAR teams helping each other at final 4, was that it seemed like the main purpose was making sure that team "not one of us" didn't make it to the final 3 as opposed to making sure your pal did. I was disappointed in that. As for the coding roadblock, as BarneySays noted above, the person performing the roadblock is to be chosen before the clue is read and the details of the challenge are known. Roadblocks are purposely done that way. Colin giving that info to Tyler and Korey went against how the game is meant to be played. That bothered me. Aside from all that, it's final 4. Helping should be over. You should be doing everything you can to make sure you're as far ahead of other teams as you can get, not putting time and energy into trying to keep another team out of the final 3.

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    S04.E03: Cannes You Cook?

    in Below Deck Mediterranean

    2 hours ago, Lemur said:

    Depends largely on the employer.  When I was hourly, I was "trusted" to make sure I got my 8 hours in, as well as an hour for lunch.  Breaks were on me if/when I wanted/needed them.  Another place I worked mandated 30 minutes for lunch and two fifteen minutes breaks regardless of need so I'd end up either combining them with lunch or taking fifteen minutes strolls around the block.  (I've also worked in a shop where the shift opened at 7, break was 9-9:17, lunch was 11:00-11:30 and then another break was 1:30-1:45, like clockwork because that was the schedule and you only broke the schedule if you were working a rush job and God help you for working through a break if you didn't need to because all the old heads would give you absolute hell for out-working them.)  In all of these situations, if I wanted to smoke, I had to make use of the break time.  I've also had co-workers who have used their break time to read scripture or listen to sermons.  I was never bothered by it, except for the one time one of my co-workers decided we all needed more Jesus in our lives and hijacked the radio to play her pastor's Easter sermon on repeat for three days. 

    It probably has less to do with outworking someone, and more to do with noncompliance with labor laws. Companies have found themselves in a lot of trouble and have been made to pay back wages to employees who chose to not take their breaks. I think that's why some companies are really rigid with their break policies. 

    On topic, Mila has the right to her beliefs, and everyone else has the right to choose not to associate with her if they find her beliefs offensive. From what I saw, Hannah was dealing with her professionally in the course of their jobs, but didn't want anything to do with her otherwise. Nothing wrong with that.

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    The Wendy Williams Show - General Discussion

    in The Wendy Williams Show

    3 hours ago, druzy said:

    10:49 AM PT -- Sources with knowledge of the argument say Kevin Sr. has urged his son for a long time to carve his own path to success. We're told things bubbled over Tuesday night when the conversation continued, and Sr. told Jr. he needed to work hard on his own and without Wendy's handouts. 

    This is hysterical. 

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    S07.E22: Reunion Part 1

    in Vanderpump Rules

    I've always thought of vocal fry and up-speak (along with the annoying exaggerated glottal stop) as affectations. I just want to give them a glass of water and tell them to stop asking so many questions. As for Raquel, she speaks so slowly and her voice is so quavery, it's difficult to listen to. I don't know if it was much worse during the reunion than it is normally on the show, but I hope it's just nervousness in front of the cameras. Speaking isn't really that difficult.

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    S07.E22: Reunion Part 1

    in Vanderpump Rules

    35 minutes ago, FozzyBear said:

    That thing she does where everything sounds a little like a question and where she sort of talks in the back of her throat. I’ve heard it referred to as vocal fry. It’s a pretty typical Southern California accent. Every place has an accent when you get right down to it. Some we just don’t recognize as accents. 

    I grew up there. Must have changed since I moved.

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    S07.E22: Reunion Part 1

    in Vanderpump Rules

    3 hours ago, FozzyBear said:

    Raquel didn’t come across as dumb to me. I think she doesn’t do well under pressure and the cameras make her nervous. Also her California accent doesn’t help anything. I think she’s just not as vindictive drama queen like the rest of them. 

    California accent?

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    S31.E04: I Took Out a Polar Bear

    in The Amazing Race

    · Edited by greyflannel
    Tried to get my post out of the quote box. It didn't work.

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    On 5/9/2019 at 10:09 PM, Fake Jan Brady said:
    On 5/9/2019 at 12:59 PM, Melina22 said:

    But I wasn't surprised. It was the old Oprah expression come to life. "When someone tells you who they are, believe them". 

    On 5/9/2019 at 1:42 PM, Special K said:

    A very fine quote, and worth remembering, but Oprah was quoting Maya Angelou.

    On 5/9/2019 at 1:45 PM, Melina22 said:

    Thanks, I didn't remember that! It's something I've kept in mind and found useful and true for many years. 

    Also, it's when someone shows you who they are...

    I'm sure Corrine and Eliza would tell you they were great.

    When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. I hope everyone believes the Afghanimals 😉

    On another note, what's up with cutting out a challenge that directly affects the finishing order? At least show us a condensed version, and cut out a talking head or two.

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    On Patrol: Live - General Discussion

    in On Patrol: Live

    What's interesting is that we see so many parents on the news, etc. talking about how they've endlessly lectured their kids about being 100% respectful to the police, always having their hands up in plain sight, etc. because they have to, because the police are so horrible and, of course, their children always behave this way. Where are all of these kids?? Some of them are respectful, polite and compliant, but most of them are... not. Is this like how most parents believe that their kids don't ever drink or have sex?

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    The Wendy Williams Show - General Discussion

    in The Wendy Williams Show

    What Wendy should do is not talk too much about the divorce right now. She should wait until it's final, and all of their business ties are severed, then write a book about the whole story to earn back some of the money he'll be taking in the financial settlement.

    With New Jersey not being a no fault state, will his infidelity play a part in the division of assets and spousal support?

    She made it clear in today's show that the no fraternization with the people who work there rule, as well as the estrangement from old friends, was all on Kevin. I like the shade she's throwing. I really thought the book she was holding(The Mister) was going to be a story about a cheating POS, but it's just another trashy sex book by the author of the 50 shades books. Then again, I haven't read it so, depending how the story goes, it could still be another jab at Kevin.

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    S03.E06: Swimming Uphill

    in Summer House

    So, Lindsay's dad told her that if she wanted a car at 16, she would have to pay for it and the insurance, and that equals her basically supporting herself since she was 14??  I knew she was a drama queen, but sheesh!

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    The Wendy Williams Show - General Discussion

    in The Wendy Williams Show

    18 minutes ago, Jeanius said:

    Wow!! I noticed the lack of rings today, but she didn't say a peep about it. I think it was yesterday that she started off saying she felt "better today" or words to that effect. I wonder if she had finalized things with her lawyer, and felt good about her decision. She HAS been more upbeat and energetic since the extended break and the Spring Break. Good for her, for sobering up, or at least trying, AND kicking that asshole to the curb. I hope she says something tomorrow. 

    I think the Friday shows are taped, so probably not until Monday. 

    Maybe being sober for a bit allowed her to see how truly unlivable her life had become. That, or the new baby her husband had with the side ride. She's going to have a rough time of it for a while, especially since it seems she allowed her husband to get rid of anyone close to her, but I hope she still has a few people to lean on. 

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    The Wendy Williams Show - General Discussion

    in The Wendy Williams Show

    I don't know exactly how rehab works, but I don't think you take the life disrupting step of  living in a sober house instead of your home to deal with a drug abuse problem you kicked years ago. That makes zero sense.  I know she didn't want it public, and it sucks to have it out there, but out there it is. She should just be honest enough to not BS us that this is strictly due to past drug use, especially when she's promoting her drug abuse help foundation. She's already admitted to her living arrangement, maybe being truthful about the real reason could help someone in a similar situation.

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    S07.E16: I Don't Like the Sound of Your Voice

    in Vanderpump Rules

    · Edited by greyflannel

    I could be remembering wrong, but haven't other people been asked if they have been drinking/are drunk when they're showing their ass? Now, I know that's the last thing you should ask someone who is under the influence, but I think it's been done before to others.

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    Million Dollar Mile - General Discussion

    in Million Dollar Mile

    At the beginning, I thought the contestants were choosing where to start ( they might have even said or implied that), but toward the end, I thought maybe the show was really picking the order. It makes more sense for the show to pick, otherwise we might be seeing the same couple of obstacles over and over when the contestants pick the easier(?) ones first and don't get through more than 1 or 2. I hope the contestants improve, I was thinking they would be getting much further than they have so far. I think Tebow is fine, for me the lack of excitement is coming from knowing during the first challenge that there's no way the contestant is getting anywhere near the top prize. 

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