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@ljenkins782 LOL on the Matt Dillon reference.! Here's what is bugging me about the whole Christen and being a virgin: why is everyone assuming that she hasn't touched a man ever in her life. Being a virgin doesn't automatically mean you forgo all knowledge of the male anatomy nor does it mean that she hasn't been intimate with people. Jasmine kept on going on about guys want experience, etc and implying that she wouldn't know what to do. She's a sexual being and I'm sure she done everything but. Also, she's not a nun or a nun in training. Having said that though even Maria knew how to make the Captain blush. Sorry for the ramble. It just really annoyed me. Edited to add: Christen could cool it with the labeling herself a virgin though and making it her thing. Own your sexuality. That's cool. But it doesn't need to be your identifier.

@hnygrl nope. It was announced that he wasn't returning in January. Here is an article I linked about in a previous thread. http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/thisbachelor-in-paradise-staple-isnt-returning-w463496

Oh. He seems fun. Amber sure knows how to pick them.

@MaggieG I loved Isaac's reaction too. He is such a Dudley Do Right!

I love how she insinuates that the "other party" is blasting Jace's feeling all over the world. Like Barb aka Other Party of the 48 posts on Instagram with no official twitter account is hellbent on revealing all to public.

Ok . Read pretty much all the comments but am finally watching this and all I can think is that 'IF' Jenelle actually thought her child (and the children that Barb were with) was actually in a DUI situation she wouldn't allow him (them) to drive with her. WTF. That is straight up neglect

@MissMel prayers to you, her, and her family.

This show is ruining my enjoyment of drinking wine on Mondays because it is bringing back high-school flashbacks. I may have to see Taylor for PTSD. The original pack of hyenas are just plain mean. I know we shouldn't bring kids into this but if that is behavior that Amanda is modeling for her kids then they will be the leaders of the Mean Girl clique class of 2028. And speaking of Amanda what was up with that hot tub date and her cooing about how cool it was? How is that cool? Even my cats would stop being entertained by it after a minute and they stare at walls for fun.

@BOOgen3 Thank you! I was expecting something grosser so that is good.

What is she pointing out that is disgusting? Help me. I'm old.

My Unpopular Opinion* on #nopantsinbamboogate is that the pic she posted is pre-coitus and the pic UBT is after coitus. *only UO internally because I am trying really, really, really hard to find a reason my mind went there. I'll be in intense Monkey therapy with Leah for the next 90 seconds.

Thank you GreatKazu and Mkay! Grade school and high school were rough. But in college I decided to not give a fig about what people thought of me and I've enjoyed life since. You guys (and everyone on this site pretty much) are great people!

Aww - all these fierce, loving parents stories are making me tear up! I remember one summer between 8th grade and high school my grade school had a social on a Friday. I spent that day at the mall at Contempo Casual (the precursor to Forever 21 I imagine now) and got what I thought was the coolest outfit to prove to everyone who was mean to me that high school was going to be different for me. I was going to be cool and not an outcast. I was a bit of a chunky child still but I was so proud of what I bought with my own babysitting money. I wore cut off jean shorts and a flannel sleeveless shirt that tied at the top of my non-existent waist. I walked into the gym with my best friend and immediately all the 'cool' kids started making fun of me. It was awful. I somehow made it through for an hour or so and then walked home early. My curfew that night was 9 but my dad found me in the basement at 7:30 doing laundry (aka trying to ruin my new outfit) and shaking in shame. He just held me tight and told me that HS would be different and that I was beautiful inside and out and that nobody has the right to tell me otherwise. Years later my mom told me he wanted to walk over to the gym and yell at everyone. She had to talk him down. I just knew I was loved. TL:DR your kids remember every time you stick up for them.

I have no dog in the race for the next Bachelor since I'd watch even if they had a trained giraffe as the lead (I like my excuse to drink wine on Mondays!) but Mike Fleiss tweet made me laugh at the sheer middle school pettiness of it all. It's like TPTB slipped Peter a "will you be my boyfriend" note in class and he checked the "no" box and now they are loudly proclaiming that they never wanted him anyway and besides he smells and they have a boyfriend at another school named George Glass who will gladly be the Bachelor.

@piewarmer I totally agree that if you didn't have to hear him, he is very pretty. I forget why him and Derek don't get along but me and Alex don't get along after his "nice guy" spiel after Amanda told him no. I bet he also calls women 'sweethearts' and tells us to smile more.

According to The Ashley - not a whole lot. I am shocked and dismayed because no one saw that coming. Except everyone. Everyone saw that. My cats saw that coming and they don't even watch TM2 with me anymore. http://www.theashleysrealityroundup.com/2017/08/15/teen-mom-2-star-briana-dejesus-reveals-how-involved-her-baby-daddy-luis-miguel-is-in-their-daughters-life/

Except that it was announced in January that he wasn't returning. http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/thisbachelor-in-paradise-staple-isnt-returning-w463496

I don't why this bothered me so much (in an episode that had so many bothersome moments to boot) but Kail bringing her dog into the meeting with her adviser just grated my nerves especially because she was so sloppily dressed. I remember meeting with my adviser in college to beg for leniency for a class that I was close to failing* and I dressed up because that person deserves the respect. She is helping you out not the other way around *Stupidly decided to only take 3 years of French in high school and had to take a semester of it in college to meet the foreign language requirement and I was so over my head.

Instead of the Emotional Intelligence book in Taylor's cold opening it should be "50 Shades of Grey". Her whispering "Take me" during the date made my eyes roll so hard that I'm surprised that I was able to unroll them in time to catch up with Teen Mom 2. Oh Taylor.... you are just so , so, young.

Yes, yes, yes! A 100 times over! Imagine have Sue and Mel as color commentary for her....

Why does her left hand look like a tentacle/claw in that 'great art' picture?? It is driving me crazy!

Some random observations as everyone has pretty much summed up my thoughts: - Eric completely won me over. I got more than just neglect vibes from his mom. He couldn't even look her in the eyes when she was spinning her B.S to him. His aunt was a delight and I imagine she helped him to overcome his childhood. I also loved his toast after his dad's clunky toast. He was so giddy and happy! - Bryan is not my favorite but is so obviously Rachel's favorite. His line that it was a big step for Rachel to meet his family just bugged me. No, it's a big step for YOU to be at the hometown dates. Also holidays (and non-holidays) should be a treat because his mom seems to be the type to resist any changes in traditions and not try and hide her anger about it. - Peter's hometown seemed to be a Bachelor audition tape. From his line about being too rational to find love to his mom confirming he's not ready for marriage, it just screamed "Last season I couldn't fall in love because my head wouldn't listen to my heart blah blah blah". (Which now that I think about was Rachel's hook this season). On a shallow note - his mom had the best "let me speak to your manager" haircut I've seen in a while. I can't snark on Dean's hometown. Therapy on TV is not a good thing and I was uneasy watching actual real anger and sadness play out. Looking forward to the finale!

And poor Issac lost his arm!

I thought it was a pretty decent episode! I loved how Ellen was quick to say that she didn't like the tickling bit during the limo entrances and then went into the aggressive tickle when she met Jonathon. (I think that is his real name). I felt bad for Fred but she did the right thing by sending him home now instead of later. Will is quickly becoming my new favorite! Will for Bachelor! The less that is said about the fake feud between Lucas and Blake the better although I did raise an eyebrow when Lucas mentioned that it was a sad day in paradise because we all know that was his main intention on being on the show.

Dr. Bobby Bobby aka Bryan annoys me so much. I need to see the episode again (we moved yesterday so only half-watched it) but that was my general impression so far.