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Speaking of food, the serving sizes on nutritional labels are largely based on nationwide consumption surveys conducted in 1977 and 1987. The FDA used that data to create "reference amount customarily consumed (RACC)". Manufacturers are required to make the serving sizes on their labels as close as possible to those amounts. To which I say, bullshit, sir. Seems like a lot of serving sizes are purposely ridiculous to try to fool consumers into thinking an item has fewer calories, fat, carbs, etc. than it does. What would you guess is the recommended serving size of instant mashed potatoes? Sure. Even if you buy the explanation that "people ate less" in the 70s and 80s when the surveys were conducted, my elementary school cafeteria of the 50s served an ice cream scoop of mashed potatoes, which was closer to a cup depending on how generous the lunch lady was with the scoop. From Slate: "For simplicity’s sake, the FDA encourages manufacturers to label a container as a single-serving if the entire contents of the package can reasonably be consumed at a single-eating. For example, someone who buys a 20 oz. soda bottle is probably going to drink it all at once, even though the RACC is 8 fluid ounces. Nevertheless, manufacturers insist on labeling soda bottles as 2.5 servings."

That had to have been on purpose, right? Like they wanted the queens to recognize her.

It's still happening. It's not bothersome, though.

See also: the ones who never see a doctor about their lumps because they're terrified of it being cancer. If it is malignant, that's when you need to get it removed as soon as possible!! Good lord.

That seems to be the crux of it -- should the Oscars be a musical variety show or should the entertainment be primarily derived from the awards and winners themselves? The decision-makers at AMPAS seem to favor the former, but since every (deliberate) change they tried to make in that direction was widely reviled, it seems like many of the dwindling number of viewers, along with rank and file Academy members, don't care that much about comedians, dancers, songs, and miscellaneous schtick. Would ratings really go up if a popular, non-controversial host like Crystal took over again next year? Be interesting to see. If you ask me, the Academy should stop beating its head against the wall and recognize, the same way other series and specials have, that TV is on the decline and there will simply be fewer and fewer viewers as time goes by.

Ah, that seems like a likely explanation considering that I'm usually following a notification link to a specific post. @SilverStormm, I'll add a link the next time I see it. Thanks for the response. EDIT: Two gold lines One is walnutqueen's comment, which is the link I followed and which is the actual first unread. The other by Jeeves is below that. After I refreshed the page, the gold line at walnutqueen's post disappeared.

Is it normal to have two consecutive posts with gold anchor lines? It doesn't cause any problems but I'm not sure if that's the correct functionality.

You're welcome to discuss it here, but it has a dedicated topic.

My interest level is quickly waning, I'm afraid. I've seen enough lipomas, cysts, and DPOWs to last me and the more unique cases are getting rarer. I'll rely on you fine folks to alert me about any especially delightful/horrible pops!

I'm impressed by anyone who made it through the episode; I tapped out after 10 minutes or so. It wasn't that it was cheesy or boring -- it actively pissed me off. I was probably meant to like and/or admire Madeline but the character was way too smug and off-putting. I didn't make it far enough to encounter Kelsey Grammer, which sounds like it may have been for the best.

I agree that it's difficult to know how to treat spoilers. There was a person on Reddit who was certain from the first episode about who one of the singers is. Reading his post, I couldn't tell if he knew for certain or was just guessing, so I chalked it up as simply more speculation. I would hope that if someone is claiming their info is accurate because they were in the audience or a member the crew, etc. that they'd put that in spoilers. Otherwise, I consider it all guesswork Frankly, I'd still be lost on all them if it weren't for the rest of you!

Yeah, I don't think that "other people act much worse" excuses any of AJ's little tantrums.

When facts are unknown, Gates tends to push a narrative for the best/most moving possible answer, which is annoying. It is certainly quite possible for freed slaves to have become wealthy on their own, but my first reaction in these cases is that their former owners deeded them a bit of land and/or money. We've seen that on other episodes when there were records of the transactions, but not finding them doesn't rule it out. Strahan saying he was going to walk taller now is exactly the attitude I can't deal with; that somehow what his ancestors did (or did not do) has an impact on his life and personality. A person's parents or grandparents can of course inculcate traits such as hard work, thrift, ambition, etc. But those things aren't miraculously passed down in your DNA from people you never knew! And what about all the other great-great relatives who were financial failures, criminals and drunks? Sheesh. It's ridiculous and just bugs me.

Credit where due to Naomi's amazing lipsynch and clever "best Judy" runway looks. I think she's been low key underrated this season considering the 1-2 times she could legitimately have been in the top but wasn't. I don't blame her for taking advantage of the rules, either. That's on the show for allowing it. I'm a low-affect person but audibly gasped at the elimination. I love Manila and think she's a smart, talented, funny, awesome queen with a great outlook on life. I agree she should have been in the bottom but truly hated seeing her go, especially in an episode with her husband. (Whose wild surprise and delight at his transformation was my favorite part of the episode. Well that and the newbie tucks. OW!!) I watch this the same as I do any other competitive reality show and don't follow the girls offscreen, or know much about them. I enjoy Trinity and, perhaps naively, hope that the winner really is the best queen, but gah. It's not fair for previous racial inequities or perceived slights to be addressed at her expense, but the whole thing just leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

Please. Her winnings are going towards her wedding.

Not only are Sol and Robert's lives getting a little redundant/boring, so are Grace and Frankie's. As @Sesquipedalia said, the characters are being forced to relearn the same lessons about their friendship every season. The show seems to be doing well for Netflix, but it's officially outlasted my interest. I should have stuck with last season's ending of Grace and Frankie sitting on the beach chairs watching the ocean and holding hands.

I thought season 2 was better as well. The actors settle more into their characters and their backstories have time to develop. Cast members are cycled in and out in a natural manner, with lawyers leaving or joining the firm, and I think the show runners are good at seeing what's working and making adjustments. I also like this better than The Good Wife, if only because the main character there really started to chap my hide after a while and she's gone.

I'm sympathetic to her as a person working through her feelings about drag as a trans woman, but I'd rather she did it with a therapist outside the show. It seemed to be breaking her down emotionally, which came out as misdirected anger. I get annoyed whenever a performer turns her back to the audience. If you want to shake your ass at us, do it sideways or crane your neck around so we can still see your mouth! Additional points off for walking away entirely -- the eventual snappy turnaround is not as interesting as you think it is. At this point Naomi has three things going for her: beauty, a sense of style, and being extremely thin. Remember the early seasons when Ru would invite the final queens for a one-on-one meal that consisted of a single breath mint? That's how I imagine Naomi's entire life.

Interesting, @bijoux. I fast-forward through all the scenes with only Robert/Sol or only the kids, so my curated show really is Grace and Frankie. I look forward to hearing about the rest of it from you all! I did sit through the opening scene in the first ep So many of the plots this time -- or am I just noticing it more? -- are based on In episode 3

When one of the sweet, sincere participants here is treated badly, I always console myself that they'll be swamped with suitors afterwards. Judging by how many of them remain unattached, I should maybe rethink that. In fact, on Second Chances, the flaws and red flags in David Norton and Vanessa Nelson were highlighted in a way they hadn't been on the show. The pairings that have worked so far* seem to be the ones in which the man follows the "happy wife" adage and basically goes along to get along. Doug, Anthony, and Bobby are cut from the same cloth as far as putting their wives' desires first (and being entranced by their looks). I'd even include Jason Carrion in there even though, in the end, he and Cortney were both unwilling to budge on where to live. * Excluding Jepthe and Shawniece because she's basically a baby mama to him.

Tell me about it! I keep trying with teen shows but probably should just admit defeat. I gave up on this midway through the third episode even though it's well done. It was upsetting watching Eric being bullied and the actors being in their 20s bugged me, but mostly I just don't care about anyone's masturbatory hangups or sex life. The title should have clued me in. ;)

I'm retired but like the celiac idea. On the other hand, she knows I'm diabetic and still brings by themed sweets on every holiday (she makes them for the entire street). How hard is it to stop bringing me food? That's the best answer.

I need a life rewind on a neighbor who kindly brings me food that I never asked for. I made the mistake of lying that her noodle casserole was delicious and now that's all she brings. All that cream of mushroom soup and canned tuna, right down the disposal. I have repeatedly told her it's not necessary and please don't bother, but she's a sweet person who enjoys her mitzvah for the week. The peeve being: People who don't listen.

Seattle org is at 300 W. Harrison St. Drive by and let us know!

Unless she marries Nate Duhon!