Nordly Beaumont

I worked with a southern lady who talked about boiled peanuts, but with her accent we all thought she was saying "bowled peanuts" and we had no idea what that could mean! She finally had to spell it. I miss the show already! Happy for Kelsey and Sarah, they both did so well. I wish we could have seen Eric's meal - but I can't argue with the results. Love Padma "turns out you don't need balls"

Even if her shift was going okay, I'm sure you made her night!

I've recently started tossing tofu in cornstarch to get a nice crispy coating. This episode sort of cemented my hatred of seafood - it's not just that I never liked the taste/texture - but to see it moving so soon before it's cooked gives me the heebie jeebies!

Chris Elliott, for reasons unknown to me, seems to be much loved by comedians and comic actors. Maybe because of his dad being Bob of the old comedy team "Bob and Ray" or maybe he's just a super nice guy, or maybe his brand of "humor" is something other people appreciate? I don't get it, but he gets steady work and I've read that people in comedy love working with him.

This season is becoming all about Moira for me. It's is really showing her layers. The writing and Catherine O'Hara's brilliant way of playing her is amazing and makes me happy! National Lampoon's Vacation came on right after this episode - Eugene Levy sure looked different when he was younger!

I think they just want to evenly sprinkle actors in with editors, publicists, directors, etc.

When I see clips from Vice all I see is makeup. Distracting amounts of makeup.

After Meredith handed out the presents and everyone sat there like dumbasses staring at her - I love the way she gives them the "oh for chrissakes!" look as she tells them to "OPEN THEM" - at least she got that moment. She can't even win when she's handing out presents!

"That's not even a word!!!"

Key words... "For now" -- ha ha. When I need a lift I watch that whole episode. I love the way both David and Moira were ready to feel embarrassed when Patrick sang - then when he started, the changes that came over their faces was just so wonderful. I also loved when Jocelyn and Roland came over and started talking to Moira, she was polite to them but made it clear this was an important moment she didn't want to miss. I thought that was so sweet.

He's just so adorable! I can (and do) watch this show over and over! And I love his "hiding laughter" face too! Originally, the show had always been about David for me. But through the seasons, I've grown to love them all pretty much the same (maybe David just a little more because Daniel Levy is just SO cute!). (Oh, and I don't love Roland, not even a little. I've never been able to stand Chris Elliott, the fact that I can ignore him and still enjoy the show 100% just tells me how much I love this show!)

Michelle and Eddie had to cook a meal based on a memory of a worst moment. Eddie chose his mom dying and cooked the meal he would cook for her if she had lived to see him become a chef. Michelle chose when she was in a deep depression and was going to give up her career. A chef in the Nordic restaurant she was cooking in (who's name I know, but can't remember) inspired her to keep going. She cooked a Nordic meal. Michelle won, it was close. She'll be back in the competition next week.

I would have been happy with either winning. My favorite part was Eddie running frantically through the kitchen and saying to the peanut gallery "I miss you by the way!"

Not the first time. In 2016 Sam Smith, Lady Gaga, and the Weeknd were asked to perform. Anohni (the first transgender performer to be nominated) and Sumi Jo (an opera singer) were not invited to perform. Only commercial successes are wanted/invited. I used to work with Anohni's sister in law and I'm still bitter about that happening to two performers who were every bit as nominated and worthy as Sam Smith, Lady Gaga and the Weeknd.

That performance seemed to go with a different song - but Ga Ga sure looked beautiful!