[S40.E03: Out for Blood]

Regarding the Grappling Hook portion of the IC:

I thought Jeremy should've done the actual throwing.  Firefighters have to wrangle those hoses and lines and I felt like he would've handled that part effortlessly.  But then he ran up the ladder like it was nothing, so maybe they saved him for that portion?  Like you guys, I'd like to know if there were "rules" about how much of that challenge could be completed by any one individual.  

I swear, I used to think I could compete on Survivor but those puzzles would be the death of me.

[S40.E03: Out for Blood]

Damnit, Man.  Ethan is one of my favs.  I know he has a chance to get back in the game but I was SO ready for the other tribe to lose so I could see if they would ax Sandra.

I don't even remember Adam so I was picking him for an early exit from episode 1.  He's kind of insufferable, isn't he?

Nat is really, really smart.  She's playing a helluva game albeit from EOE.  Rooting for her.

Cops R Us gets on my last nerve, mainly because of Sara.  I mean, I can't stand cops who have to remind you EVERY SECOND OF THE DAY that they're cops.  Give it a rest already.  NO ONE CARES.  "It's like serving a search warrant...blah, blah, blah."  SHUUUUUUTTTTT UUUUUPPPPP!  <Insert Elaine Benes Scream>

So as much as I can't stand Sara, Tony is still TV gold.  First Tony and the Ladder.  Last night, Tony and the Shark.  Tony and the Ashes.  I feel like there's a goldmine to be found in a series of children's books that could be written about Tony's escapades but I don't know how to illustrate.  However if someone more artistically inclined wants to partner up with me, I'm all ears.

[S12.E15: Kenya vs Ken]

I usually delete the shows from my DVR once I've watched but I saved this one---I need to go back to review:

• I fast forwarded right through Mike & Cynthia.  Yawn.
• Kandi keeps trying to make Riley happen.  Bless her heart. 
• Kickball looked like fun.  I guess I never knew the rules?  What is this dodgeball/kickball hybrid?  But ref was kinda cute.

And now for my very favorite moments:

• Marc and his twin Brooklyn were adorable in the pool. 
• Ummmmm....did Mark say "Mommy's going in (the pool) and she's not coming out?"  What the entire fuck?  But I cackled.
• When Kenya was talking about they were on a date night?  AWKWARD.  Homey looked like he wanted to be anywhere but there.

Edited to add this because islandgal140 and I must've been typing at the same time and she put this better than I ever could've:

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Marc reacted like a person humoring an overly chatty unfunny stranger they are stuck sitting next to on a long flight from NY to Hong Kong.  His eyes were darting and looking around wondering if he could catch a flight attendant's eye to ask if he could change seat. Sorry, pal you are stuck!  

This right here?  Perfection.  <chef's kiss>

• When Kenya came over, "What y'all talking about?"  The other ladies, "You."  HEEEEEEEEEEEE!  They couldn't get enough of Ken getting the strong pimp hand.  
• Porsha & Eva's "Ken" commentary is everything.  Porsha:  "She's the neck, he's the head---but apparently he's the whole muthafucking body."
• Nene ain't shit--acting all cheerful and fake.  But it got the desired result--more Kenya smackdown.  

Marc is the MVP of the season.

 

[S40.E02: It's Like a Survivor Economy]

 

23 hours ago, ProfCrash said:

Tony is Tony. That is all that needs to be said.

On 2/19/2020 at 9:04 PM, LadyChatts said:

Tony's ladder was the highlight of the episode. 

9 hours ago, Cornhusker12 said:

good god Tony is hilarious

You all have said everything that needs to be said about Tony.  He is a maniac and I am here for it.  Hands down, that ladder mess was the funniest thing I've seen on Survivor (or anywhere!) in a loooong time.    Tony's gonna Tony.

 

21 hours ago, Alice Mudgarden said:

Look, I love Rob. I've always loved Rob. But the fact that he's being referred to as "the godfather" and people are dumping out their bags on his command is why you vote him out.

I know me; the fact that people would be kowtowing to him would be the exact reason I would want him gone. You don't fall in line with that; you vote it out!!

I could understand better if these were star-struck newbies or something, but they've all won. You're all equals (or Sandra). Behave like it, ffs.

So I know it's been said before, but Rob is such a huge asset to challenges and camp comfort that I don't think they feel comfortable getting him out while they're still trying to win tribal advantages.   Short term comfort beats out 2M dollars, I guess.  LOL

 

10 hours ago, peachmangosteen said:

I am kinda liking Jeremy but it's things like this that remind me why I usually end up not liking him. He is cocky and, right now, he has no real reason to be. Parvati and Rob are acting cocky as hell too but currently they're getting exactly what they want so it makes sense and that makes it somewhat easier for me to handle. But Jeremy just sitting there doing nothing while thinking he's running things is just mind boggling and he always does that lol.  

I'm sorry, I beg to differ, Peach!  Jeremy can bring the cocky all he wants after he showed up and showed out at the Reward Challenge last week!  (Y'all can see I'm still kinda breathless over his Challenge Skills---I can't help it.)

And I love the way he sits and soaks everything in.  I definitely think he's one of the most observant players to ever play and he lays low while taking it all in. I also think he's very much like Rob where his "cockiness" gets confessed to the camera but he limits what he says within the actual game.  Must be something in the water up in Boston.

 

[S18.E10: Live and Let Tie Dye]

11 hours ago, nb360 said:

I love this:

Leslie Jones: "... but Marquis is safe."

Marquis: "Thank you."

Wait---the little exchange with Karlie made it even more delicious:

Karlie:  "I thought you designed Marquis's"

Victoria (eyes rolling) "Marquis garment not my style!"

Leslie:  "But Marquis is safe."

OOP!  Mic drop.

 

Honestly, I was a little concerned for Marquis when Christian pointed out how skatery it looked but he styled his model well with the Chucks and she was deservedly safe.

 

9 hours ago, Kaiju Ballet said:

 

Normally I'm not a fan of Leslie Jones, but tonight, her unabashed enthusiasm for Geoffrey's dress won me over. Especially since that was probably a huge factor in his well-deserved win. He really bounced back from several setbacks quite well! He was also supersweet on the runway, about how bittersweet his win was since it meant a dear friend and talented designer would be going home. I wish I had the money to have Geoffrey dress me! Geoffrey FTW!!!!

 

I adore Geoffrey.  He is a neurotic ball of nerves but he seems like SUCH a sweet soul and his dress was fire.  Leslie raving about it was so cute and he deserved every bit of praise.  

1 minute ago, Pepper Mostly said:

As soon as they cranked out that hoary old chestnut "At least she had an idea!" that hammered the last nail in poor Delvin's coffin. Uh, judges? he had an idea too.

SO much this.  Leslie hit the nail on the head with her critique---Delvin's was a bad church dress but at least it was wearable.  Victoria's was ridiculous.  I wish Delvin had gone with his original coat-dress idea.  It may have been repetitive, but it probably would've been sewn well and he may have been safe.  But that's probably just my wishful thinking.  They seemed determined to keep Miss Moldova for the finale.

[S40.E01: Greatest of the Greats]

Just getting a chance to comment.  SO glad this is back--I'm giddy with happiness at how good I think this season will be.

 

18 hours ago, Eolivet said:

 

Rob and Jeremy put that tribe on their backs. My god, the rest of them were beyond useless.

I thought my Rob & Jeremy love could grow no higher until I saw that challenge.  Rob LAUNCHING the women over the roller.  Beer belly or no, he remains a challenge BEAST.

Jeremy calmly stepping up and landing those rings?  I screamed with joy and scared the cat.

 

17 hours ago, Rachel RSL said:

 

I don’t care what the situation is or how many other winners are playing, how do you not vote out Boston Rob first?! You know he has magic svengali powers, you need to get him out before he has time to activate them! 

 

Russell tried to tell 'em, "You can't leave Boston Rob in this game!"  and all these years later, they still refuse to listen.  And I'm glad.  I think it only shows how masterful a social game he plays.  People know they should vote him out but he's so damn likeable (and useful!) that they always delay his ouster.  Fools.  LOL

 

7 hours ago, BusyOctober said:

Same here, re. Sophie, but I'd also add that I have NO recollection of Denise or Michele.  

I remember but Sophie but Adam?  Crickets.  I'm still not convinced he really played because I don't remember him AT ALL.  He was my pick for first boot for just that reason.  

 

6 hours ago, Rachel RSL said:

 

Because she doesn't deserve any credit.  She did literally nothing to earn that win, other then attach herself to Rob.  I've seen people say that they're bummed Amber was voted out because they wanted to see how she would play without Rob but, the thing is, we did see it....we saw her play without Rob and she sucked.  She was voted out first.  And we can't really blame that entirely on the fact that her husband was also in the game because Rob was in the exact same position and he managed to have the right conversations with the right people and somehow kept himself out of the line of fire.  (Not to mention, I can't feel sorry for Amber getting voted out because of Rob when the only reason she's on this season in the first place is because of him.)

 

Preach!  I sat there last night waiting for her to do something, ANYTHING to look like she was playing hard and trying to win.  If she strategized, we didn't see it.  She looked overwhelmed and out-matched from the outset and it was smart for Red to get her up outta there.  

For now?  I'm totally Tribe Blue(with the exception of Yul.)  Hope to see Rob, Ethan, Yul & Jeremy go far.

[Tennis Thread]

I watched.  And ended up being angry that I woke up 3:30 for that.  

[Tennis Thread]

27 minutes ago, BlackberryJam said:

I can’t decide how I feel about Kenin’s personality. She’s like an angry tennis bot, or maybe Justine Henin. She doesn’t seem the type to attract a lot of fans, so unless she goes full flake or says something nasty, she’s got me.

Ugh.  You can have her.  I've only really taken notice of her during this tourney and I find her to be very off-putting.  And her skirt is too short.  

If Chris Everett doesn't shut the fuck up.  Talking about how neither player is seizing the moment and how error-riddled the match has been.  Glad Pam Shriver essentially told her to think about how well anyone would perform in 112+ temps.  

[Tennis Thread]

Fed.  That was.....unbelievable.

[S18.E07: Project Runway x Ashley Longshore]

I really enjoyed this episode.  Things I loved:

• Nancy's pussy hat.  Heh
• Delvin and Chelsea trying to ignore Sergio's offer for help but homey would not be denied.  "I won't be ignored, Chelsea!"  And I loved Sergio getting last pick of fabric. Hee.
• Christian was on fire with his critiques.  When he told Delvin he was serving Golden Girls pj realness, I cheered.  Delvin owes him big time.
• Da Youn is a trooper.  "A soldier dies on the battlefield."
• Loved the guest judge's exuberance.  She seems like FUN.

 

17 hours ago, Gothish520 said:

Yeah, he really is a sweetheart. Deep breaths, Geoffrey, you're doing fine!

Love, love love Geoffrey.  Dead at him thinking that print was pancakes.

 

4 hours ago, Empress1 said:

 

Aw, Marquise of YouTube University. I like him and want good things for him.

Right?  Another week I was hoping for a Christian Save that didn't happen.  Bye, Marquise (Mekhi Phifer)  I hope to see more of you in the future.

[Tennis Thread]

7 hours ago, mojoween said:

Serena seemed to be her own worst enemy last night.  Maybe I just don’t watch her enough, but she seemed too overly aggressive and it was making her erratic.

I feel like this has been her pattern for the last few years and I don't know why she's stubbornly refusing to make some changes.  These young girls are not allowing themselves to be intimidated by her raw power or her, "COME ON!s" that used to work.  I think the younger generation is probably hitting with men to prepare for her pace and they're much more fit.  I'm sorry, Serena needs to get more lean and perhaps focus on just tennis until she gets that elusive next major.

 

[S18.E06: There Is Only One You]

11 hours ago, raven said:

Oh Shavi :(((  I hate when designers I like cry.  Don't cry, Shavi!

 

9 hours ago, hula-la said:

I love that Shavi apologized to his model that he was making her not look good on tv. He will be missed.

 

Damnit, man!  Shavi was my favorite and now he's gone with no Christian save.  I knew he was going to be in trouble when he started talking about using muslin for his liner.  Sigh.  Nothing good ever happens when muslin hits the runway.  And I just wanted to hug him when he was clearly embarrassed by the final product.

But he seems to be such a sweet soul with an easy humor and I hope they bring him back for a future season.  

 

11 hours ago, Nidratime said:

I absolutely hated the winning look, with the huge initials and name on the back. Who's going to buy that? I wish the lady from South Korea had won.

 

Right?!  Me too.  I don't get it.  A varsity jacket with a mustard colored jersey dress underneath??  Between this winning and Victoria being in the top again, my frustration with this season is growing.  

[S12.E10: Living on the Edge]

On 1/6/2020 at 12:05 PM, queenbee24 said:

And I'm with everyone asking why Yovanna is even there.

Seriously.  Best I can figure is that Producers see how disliked she is on blogs and twitter and they keep her in the mix for hate-watching.  And when she was doing her "imitation" on the bus?  I thought she was doing Eva, not Porsha.  Eva can put some food AWAY.  Did you see the size of that seafood tower she ordered?!

Tanya--she is more than a little extra but I feel like she's genuinely nice so I can't help but like her.  

Y'all can call Porsha dumb if you want but she's clever when it counts.  You see her pivot away from the rumors when that Producer asked her about dog-gone?  

How am I going to pick a side in Nene v. Kenya?  I can't stand either.

[S18.04: The Ultimate Upcycle]

On 1/3/2020 at 10:38 PM, Refresh said:

I recall, in a Tim Gunn interview he stated that they couldn't use double-sided tape, it was rule in the old version of the show. For reasons he said, something about that you can't tell the construction of the garment if it's taped to the body. (True, dat Tim. Don't defend the shoe!)

The rule is evidenced by a "scandal" in Season 8 Episode 11 with Ivy and Michael where she accused him of cheating by using tape.

https://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/819017/project-runway-recap-a-cheating-scandal/

https://ew.com/recap/project-runway-season-8-episode-11/

They must have changed this rule for this new reboot. 

I agree with Tim. It shouldn't be used. Where is the line drawn?

Though from a production standpoint I can see the Show not wanting a boob to fall out or something, it probably makes the models more comfortable. 

I didn't remember double-sided tape being against the rules but I'm thinking maybe they relaxed that rule when they started "taking closer looks" at the garments.  I don't think they've done it yet this season, but when they had the models step off the runway and the judges examined everything up close, it was impossible for designers to hide glaring flaws.  

If Tyler doesn't go somewhere with that tired-ass tshirt...

[S18.04: The Ultimate Upcycle]

13 hours ago, hoodooznoodooz said:

I love Shavi. I love the way he spoke about his grandmother. I love that they took apart well-constructed garments and put them back together. I love how he handled the criticism. 

 

I love him too!  Can we see more of his two-way conversation with himself?  And did he say something about having a "Gordon Gartrell" moment?!  BWAHAHAHAHAHA.  LOVE!!!

 

31 minutes ago, Ms Blue Jay said:

I actually really prefer Christian over Tim. Tim has sabotaged many designers to the bottom.  I never really liked Heidi either.  She likes things short and tight.  Okay, great?  It's not exactly helpful to the designers, though.

I never could have imagined it when Christian was a contestant because I didn't care for him AT ALL on his season.  But I have done a complete 180 on him.

He's smart, thoughtful, tough when warranted but really, really funny.  Tim Gunn jumped the shark for me years ago.

Please, if there is a Project Runway God listening:  Can we have a self-taught designer win the whole thing this season?  Sergio and his pattern-making superiority complex can go scratch.

 

 

[S39.E14: Island of the Idols Reunion]

11 hours ago, mojoween said:

!!!!!!!!!

Did I see Yul in the preview?  Please tell me I saw Yul.

I straight squealed like an 11 year old girl when I saw Yul.  I don't know if my heart can take Yul, Jeremy, Ethan and Boston Rob in one season.  February can't get here soon enough.

[S39.E13: Mama, Look at Me Now]

10 hours ago, Rachel RSL said:

 

I was so glad to see Lauren go. What an entitled brat, sobbing about how Noura said she was her #1 but didn’t choose her. Please...was Noura ever your #1? No? Then take a seat.

 

1000x this.  I haven't been able to stomach her for weeks now.  So I was savoring her little tantrum about having to make fire.  Noura draaaagggging out the suspense and savoring her moment in power was deliciously mean.

He was a tool but I found myself pulling for Dean at the very end up against those other 2.  Oh well.

And Noura having that weird, giddy crush on Dean seemingly out of nowhere?  SO much cringe.

[The Wendy Williams Show - General Discussion]

 

6 hours ago, patty1h said:

By the way, I muted the whole interview because I didn't want to hear her harp on the size of his junk for 10 minutes.

You didn't miss a thing.  If there's a cornier dude out there than Jason Derulo, I'd be shocked.  And I have no idea why Wendy was asking him about a special girl.  Wendy, please.  This lame is the epitome of, "How you dooin'?"

[S39.E12: Just Go For It]

I just remembered perhaps my fav moment of such a bizarre episode.  BRob and Sandra having to keep straight faces whilst listening to Dean wax on about his "Legacy Advantage."  Sandra explaining, "He made a fake of the fake.."  I hollered.  Rob musing, "You never want to put votes on yourself even if you did have a real Advantage WHICH YOU DON'T, Brotha!"  Pure comedy gold.

[S39.E12: Just Go For It]

My son is convinced that all of the slips in that Island of the Idols bag read "Dean."  Random draw his ass.  I'm not sure if they all read Dean but I definitely wouldn't put it past them to only have names in there who hadn't been before.  Maybe just Dean & Tommy...everyone else had been, right?

Sigh.  Freaking Dean getting that puzzle.  Why, Survivor Gods?!  And thanks, Tommy.  Now I can't do anything except watch how many times Dean runs his hand thru his hair.  

I love Elaine--I'm so sorry she's gone.  And as much as I love her, I can't stand Lauren.  She is insufferably extra.

I'm mortified for Dan's family.  Can you imagine?

[S18.E01: Blast Off]

8 hours ago, Lemons said:

The whole purpose for full coverage in religion is modesty.  I can't imagine there's much of a market to wear flashy "look at me" clothing in the Muslim community.  

Thank you, Lemons. I'm tried to tread lightly because I don't want to read disrespectful but this is what I was trying to say.   I don't get the notion of adhering to this "modesty" tenet by insisting on full coverage but then making clothing and makeup choices that are very much "Look at me!"  

That quirk of mine aside, I'm glad Asma is gone because she struck me as a little mean and very blamey during judging.   But her self-made garment on the post elimination chat with Christian was super cute.

[S18.E01: Blast Off]

I just finished watching.  I wasn't expecting a double elimination but I agree with the decision.  I am thoroughly confused as to why Asma acted like the material they chose was assigned to them and they had no say in it?  She chose those fugly colors in cotton and then tried to play victim.  So glad I don't have to deal with her "modest" aesthetic for any more episodes--which brings me to questions about this "modesty..."

19 hours ago, Audpaud said:

Both had to go so Super Double Bubble Muslim lady couldn't claim discrimination is my gut feeling. Both deserved it tho'. Was she wearing gloves or were they tatooed?

So, I simply cannot reconcile this idea of claiming to live a modest lifestyle while at the same time rocking 6" lashes, henna tattoos and designing clothes that are so audacious that "modest" would be the last descriptor come to mind.  (Actually, audacious may be too kind a word but it was the first that came to mind with the colors and accessories.) Those boots that Asma gave her model looked straight outta Elton John's closet and I don't think anyone has ever accused Elton of being modest.   I'm glad she's gone.

I actually thought Dr. Couture's team should've been in the top and I don't get all the swooning over the winning team's garments.  The jumpsuit was cute but I thought the bronze military one was miles better and I didn't like the length of the Sergio dress--i wanted it to be a tad shorter.   But I do like the Austin TX woman who won.  Going from driving an Uber to being the first challenge winner on PR has got to be surreal.  Glad PR is back!

[S39.E11: A Very Simple Plan]

3 hours ago, TaraS1 said:

What I did not find to be genuine was Karishma's Razzie-worthy performance during the loved one visit.  The only thing worse than a sad sack, is a sad sack playing up their sad sackness for the cameras.  Going back to the early episodes, I can totally see now why they left her lying face down in the sand after her life-threatening papercut or whatever it was and didn't bother checking on her lol.

I wish I could heart this 1000x. 

I swear, I sprained my eyeballs with the amount of rolling I put then through during the Loved One Visit.  Krishnma's was just the worst.  Not only did she have completely dry eyes thru all her dramatic "sobbing," the others just watched that debacle wuth stone-faced indifference.  Cracked me up.  Usually, the observers are basket cases for everyone.  Karishma?  Not so much.

1 hour ago, rasalas said:

Did anyone else notice that Lauren's ball had what looked to be a crease on it? It was on the side that was against the wooden frame, so it would have slightly flattened the ball -- making it less likely to roll off. Not implying producer shenanigans here, but I just thought that was weird.

OK, I didn't even pick up on that but what did bother me is the fact that I don't think any adjustments were made for height differences on that challenge.  Maybe it didn't make a difference in the end since two of the shorter people were the last ones standing but I felt like holding that ball with bent arms would give an advantage over those who had to outstretch their arms further.  Just my two cents.  And I'm still pissed that Lauren and her theatrics outlasted Elaine.  I cannot STAND her and her fucking tears so close to the surface when something doesn't go her way.

[S39.E09: Two for the Price of One]

1 hour ago, Bryce Lynch said:

Also, Missy is a huge hypocrite when she talks about women and people of color being voted out first as she has voted out several women and people of color.  Of course she made those choices for strategic reasons, but so did the other contestants over the years, in all or nearly all cases.   

THIS.  So Mr. HangSuite is only a casual viewer of Survivor and he would always get annoyed if he happened to be watching and saw someone black being voted out because he would swear it was racially motivated.  And I would have to explain to him that, "No.  That person is a threat.  Or an asshole."  (Sometimes both)   And in this case, I think Missy and Aaron lacked the social skills to mask their "Threat" label with likeability that might've kept them in the game.  I think it's always especially impressive when a known threat is savvy enough to develop ties and bonds with the others that somehow lessen the target on their back and shift the votes to other less popular options.  Boston Rob wrote the book on that strategy.

[S39.E09: Two for the Price of One]

3 minutes ago, Tryangle said:

I think there have been issues regarding race within the show over the years, but what Missy brought up was absolutely definitely positively not one of them, one single bit, and for her to insinuate there was an issue with the Kellee-Jamal-Aaron pattern, cringe.

Oh, shit!  I didn't even realize that there were two other minorities voted to the Jury immediately before this Aaron/ Missy  vote.  And I'm pulling for Lauren to go next?  I'd better watch out---Missy might have my Black Card revoked.