TotoGirl

That's how I feel too. Makes me feel like people are friendly too, though I understand where everyone else is coming from Everyone that posts in these forums is so good at getting their thoughts across so eloquently...sometimes when I go back and re-read my posts, my words make me sound like I'm a schmuck who barely passed third grade!

We know Twit's friends get paid to be on MBFFL, but I think the most underpaid people involved with Twit's show are the camera operators that put in long days recording 1000+ hours of Twit's life. Whatever they are making should be increased 100-fold, at least!

I'll admit to having an "RBF"---some days it's there because it's a crappy day & other times just because....but I mostly reserve it for times when I'm "graced" by the presence of 24/7-CTB's (24/7-Complete & Total Bitches) as I personally (and privately) refer to them. They're sort of the older, wealthier version of Mean Girls and they travel in packs. Somehow there are always a plethora of them at our local High School sporting events, giving the death-stare to anyone that doesn't wildly cheer for their little Peyton Mannings. ;) (And that’s just what they do on Friday nights.) Several of them are shop owners here in town (floral, clothing, etc.).. Among us "regular people"/"peons" the running joke is, that after (if) you buy anything from their store, you MUST then kneel at their feet, kiss their shoes and thank them for the privilege of spending your money there! They're awful!!! (Definitely 24/-CTB'S in my mind!!!)

@ClareWalks---Thanks for your point of view. I hadn't thought of the whole thing from that perspective until you explained how you feel about it. I'm so sorry to hear that you were bullied like that. Bullying is something that causes pain and torment in such permanent ways, doesn't it? I guess we're kindred spirits in that way. (Along with many others in this forum.) I guess I just looked at this particular situation with Twit as a simple, innocent interaction between two random people and didn't look farther or deeper than that. Even knowing that Twit overreacts---often---I was still surprised by the vehemence in her post. Sometimes it feels a like she just wants something to preach a sermon about and her devout followers jump on everything she says and go crazy with it, just because "Twit says". Trying to figure her out is quite the exercise in frustration & exasperation, isn't it?

Found this gem on Twit's FB page a while ago & just remembered it & thought I'd share.... (If it's a repeat, please disregard.) The FB post was entitled Don't Make Me Smile", "Don't Ask Me to Smile"- something along those lines. (I don't have the energy to go back and look it up.) Apparently Twit had been in the checkout line at the grocery store, had paid for her items and was waiting for the courtesy guy to finish bagging her groceries. When handing the bags to Twit, he apparently hesitated with the last bag, looked at Twit, and said "Smile, it's a beautiful day!" I guess this was horrific thing to do to Twit because she raced home to her FB page and launched into a 4000-word TIRADE filled with statements like "don't ever ask me to smile, I will smile when, and if, I want to", "NO one has the right to force their feelings onto another human being" and "in this day and age, men still feel like women are to be controlled and that it is a man's right to do so". Of course, her minions joined right in, agreeing that this guy was a "real jerk", that "no man has any right to tell a woman what to do", etc. etc. etc.....Unbelievable. We all know that Twit lives in a world of "her truths" and twists her interactions with others around in quite inventive ways, but I thought "WTF???" Twit wigged-out out because of this??? Because some guy said "smile"??? Seriously??? Egads--the gall, the horror, the atrocity!!! Stop the presses everywhere, announce to the world, so everyone knows NEVER to say "smile" to anyone ever again!!! (Usually, if someone says "smile" to me.....I do! It makes me smile...'cuz I think it's kind of a nice thing to hear! And then...unbelievably ....I usually reply back with "have a great day!" or something terrible like that. But...that's just me....and I'm just not as enlightened in social graces as Twit...Guess I have a lot to learn.) ;) Sometimes I just can't with her.......

I keep thinking about Glenn. During this episode, I really thought that he looked completely "paralyzed". Absolutely stuck in place as far as what he can do, or should do to change anything in his daughter's life. Think about the way Twit talked about the skiing episode: the camera crew didn't help her fast enough or help her the right way, the boots were faulty, other people would have been hurt in that situation, but she wasn't because her legs are strong and flexible from dancing, which allowed her to lower herself down and go into controlled splits. We know her family and friends watch the shows when they air on TV, so I'm going to assume Glenn saw the same skiing incident we all saw. I imagine he was wondering "what the hell" after hearing the reasoning & explanation that had just come out of Twit's mouth. Seriously---where would he start? What could he possibly say? If he confronts her, she gets angry, deflects, cries, screams at him or just completely shuts him out. I mean seriously, what the hell does he do anymore? I know he loves his wife, but I think he has some serious doubts as to whether or not Babs would back him up, or take Twit's side and defend her. I'm not excusing him from all responsibility-he did help in creating the version of Twit we see today, but I think he's backed so far into a corner that there really doesn't seem to be anything he can do anymore to change the outcome of things.

Mamadrama---I'm so sorry to hear that you're going through this. Sending love & hugs across the miles. You have so many of us here keeping you in our thoughts. I hope knowing that brings you some comfort.

I would love to see Michelle Carter and Sarah Robles be the faces of the Body-positive movement. To quote you, 3girlsforus, they're "healthy, strong, confident, driven and intelligent", and they've had to live balls-to-the-wall to reach their Olympic success. I seriously doubt either one of them spent any time sobbing in the restroom if somebody pushed them too hard. I'd love to read books about their life stories and I'd have no hesitation whatsoever if my kids looked up to and/or emulated them! What an inspiring, refreshing change Michelle & Sarah would be compared to the narcissistic, name-calling bully we're stuck with now.

Criminal Minds, NCIS, Joe Kenda & other true crime shows, CSI (original & NY), Law & Order:SVU (Love Mariska Hargitay!), and any kind of Forensics show. (My hubby also jokes that if he ever goes missing, our kids need to point the cops my way, even though they'd never find his body!) :) If I'd only known about Forensics when I graduated from high school, I'm positive I could've helped catch a ton of serial killers by now! Toddlers & Tiaras, MBFFL, 600-lb. Life. Used to love the Duggars (until the parental cover-up & other crap Josh did), and, hanging head in shame... Honey Boo Boo (but their grossness got to me).

Speculation & Ideas regarding Twit's upcoming 'Big Announcement': (Feel free to chime in & add your own ideas!) -Endorsement deal -Another book deal -Opening her own dance studio -Her own talk show -Cameo in a movie -Finally decided to have weight loss surgery -DWTS appearance or guest judge

During this season, I wondered why Ashley was never shown, then I read somewhere that Ashley had begun a fitness & weight loss journey. Made me wonder if Twit said nasty things to Ashley (like she said about Roy) for wanting to lose weight, and they had it out, and that's why she isn't a regular on the show anymore.

^^I've thought the same thing about the 'Big Girls Dance Class' title. I could see where some people might think of it having a negative sound to it, and if there are guys out there who enjoy dancing as a form of exercise, how would they know whether or not they'd be welcome to participate? I like the "No Body Shame Dance Class" title, but I don't like Twit. Someone here suggested that Caitie start her own classes and call them "Every Body Dance Class"---that title sounds more like every size, age and gender is welcome. (Plus, I really like Caitie!)

A Evening Out with The Barnacles of Twitlandia: As a group, they pick the restaurant with the largest buffet in town. (Natch.) They are led to their table, nearest the buffet, of course. Buddy is wheezing, his face is turning a strange color & he's mumbling something no one can understand, Todd spins, hip-pops and dance-struts his way to the table, Tal demands a larger bowl for a Fruit Loops appetizer and Heather is shouting "Todd, that C-U-Next-Tuesday thing was awesome! Everybody together now, C--U--Next...." while doing some lame cheerleader pose. Then, in unison, they all demand a larger chair in preparation for the Queen of Twitlandia's arrival....which is announced with a soundbyte of donkey-braying laughter blasted over the sound system. Once everyone is seated, and the Queen's shoes have been removed, they share a pitcher of frappuccinos and toast to the awesomeness of being "besties" with The Coolest Dancer and Best Twerker on Earth. Ahhhh, what a life they live. I am SO freakin' jealous!!! ;)

I used to think Heather was pretty OK, but knowing she’s praising Todd on FB for the C-word, she's demoted to the dregs of humanity status with the rest of the group. (Really Heather? You're setting a great example for your young children.)

Ooooooh....So much to snark about, I don't even know where to start!:) (Thanks for the great new thread, Toaster Strudel!!!)