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I think that as long as the show has been on, she has always been cunning and strong, but on behalf of datak because she was in his corner. She almost single handedly got Datak on the city council or whatever IIRC. Then she seemed responsible for him "taking over" for the mayor when Amanda was injured. But I think that an opportunity opened itself up for her, and she took it. An opportunity that wouldn't have ever been open to her any other way except for Datak going to jail or dying. As far as I can tell, the Castians are very traditional people, so perhaps its frowned on for a woman to work outside of the home unless she absolutely must, which would in Stahma's case only occur if Datak went to jail or died. I remember one scene, where Datak is inside meeting with the council, and Stahma is sitting on a bench outside doing some sort of knitting and Nolan looks at her and says something to the effect of "you're the one thats the real danger."

I can't remember where I heard it, but I remember someone (and not a crackpot) saying that a lot of times celebrities will be hospitalized for "severe hydration and heat exhaustion" and it was basically code for "anorexia, bulimia or drug use" I'm almost positive thats not Jacosta's situation,but heat exhaustion and severe hydration sound a little odd, but I guess if you're doing a competition for hours in the sun, perhaps its more possible.

LMAO! I wish I could give your comment 10 thumbs up. I love, love, love that you quoted that song, how very fitting given that he is in the navy. Oh yeah, that guy is the war film equivalent of a red shirt. He always dies in the hero's arms and basically drives the hero into doing the heroic things he was always meant to do. Oh Chief...how many heroes have you inspired, how many summer epics can we lay at your dead/dying feet....

Wow, look at you, a regular Erin Brokovitch! First off - I totally agree on "socialite" not being an actual job, and the fact that she put that in her bio as an occupation of some sort makes the rest of her resume/bio highly suspect. So much of it isn't solid, just some assertions. like "I modelled internationally" wouldn't a real model list the names of the magazines she has been in, or the designers she has walked for? I'm not sure Annabelle is a model, but you hear "McQueen" from her all the time! And from what you say, it sounds like her rich boyfriend probably funded this clothing line venture because she was probably nagging him to marry her....or he wanted to launder money, because she seems like the sort that doesn't ask a lot of questions about where money comes from. So basically, someone else had the talent, and she was able to hook a rich guy into giving her money to fund it...which I suppose is also a talent of sorts. Oh, and because I've been so inspired by your investigative work, I decided to look up Degrees of Freedom - the cashmere line Noelle helped to "co-found" Apparently their claim to fame is the invention of the cashmere tracksuit. I've tried valiantly to find a picture of one of their designs so we can snark, but instead I just came up with this article, which made me smile, in that it explains so much, and I can absolutely see her saying all of this in her own voice. http://www.fashionunited.co.uk/fashion-news/design/an-exclusive-interview-on-fashion-with-noelle-reno-2014040420657 I like how if you read between the lines, you can see that "international model" seems to mean "I spent my summer in Tokyo probably doing catalog pictures and not making any money" and how "fashion entrepreneur" is pretty much "my boyfriend gave me the money" and she has "fashion talent" because "my ex-boyfriend who gave me the money dated Tory Burch, and he said that I had a talent for fashion design so it must be true!"

I just wonder if she is trying to somehow set trends with these ridiculous outfits she wears. Like, she can somehow brainwash the audience into thinking that even though they think her clothes look ridiculous, they are somehow awesome because she is a stylist to the stars and she is wearing it. Like we are all going to be suddenly convinced to wear straitjacket shirts with buttons in the back. I got news for you sweetpea, wearing clothing backwards has already been done....

Well, you watch the live feeds, and I don't, but I sort of feel like the women that have been featured are sort of useless. Its why I would like to see Victoria or Jacosta win HoH, or even Christine, because I wonder if they would make bigger, more intelligent, and stronger moves if they actually had some power behind them. I feel like Brittany might be an interesting HoH too, she played Devin like a fiddle IMO.

Apollo is just so self obsessed and so self absorbed that sadly I could absolutely imagine him checking Twitter to make sure people like him, or seeing what people think about him. LMAO @ the comment about him playing with his kids. Truer words were never spoken, but I'm sure that playing with his children before he goes off to prison never even crossed his pea brain. I'm not one to pile on, but I feel like the punctuation is all wrong. He has a question, he isn't asking if anyone else has a question, so I don't feel there is any need for a question mark after "QUESTION." I feel like a comma, or semicolon would have done the trick. And then, after he asks the question, he uses no question mark. WTF is also a question, but I feel like its a separate question from "DOES ANY-1 HAVE ANYTHING POSITIVE TO SAY?" Come on Apollo, WTF? If he is lucky they offer some remedial English, and grammar courses in prison.

I have my questions about Noelle's "modelling career" I feel like sometimes that can be code for "high priced escort" And given Noelle's attempts to snare a rich man by any means necessary it sort of seems like something she might have thought about....has she ever explained how she and Scot met? Maybe a "modelling date?"

Maybe no one else in the UK can put together ugly ass outfits the way Juliet does. I guess its a skill? I wonder if there isn't some way this is different if a person is working for an American company, or a company that is headquartered in the US but has a branch overseas. I mean if that was the case, the US would still assess an income tax against you, even if you weren't living in the united states, but were a resident of the US working overseas. I don't think Juliet would work for a US company, but may still have an LLC or something of the sort based in the US. But its just a thought....

I can't even begin to imagine the conversation of high school girls. Actually, I couldn't begin to imagine the conversation of high school boys, or anyone in that age range. I believe that when you get older you should be able to tune that out, like how you can't hear high pitched tones past a certain age. As for being a girls girl or a guys girl, I think its just so complex. I think a lot of it has to do with relationships and boys and what not. There are some girls that are just "tomboys" and they prefer things that are more seen as "guys things" and so it is easier for them sometimes to form relationships and friendships with boys because very few girls in their area have the same interests. And then sometimes there is the fact that its hard for any girl to play second fiddle all the time. And I say this, as a girl who doesn't like to play second fiddle. So its hard for a girl, IMO, to have to hang out with a girl who ALWAYS gets ALL the attention, and they get none of the attention. And so even if you're a cute girl, if you're hanging out with a woman who is a Victoria Secret model its going to be tough to see that you NEVER get attention, and that other person is always getting attention when you hang out. its bound to mess with your ego. And so some of those really beautiful girls end up not being able to make female friends because its just hard for them to not become a little jealous. So then these girls, if they want friends, have to become friends with guys. I think it takes a fairly strong and confident woman to be friends with a beautiful woman, and that can be hard to find. Although - to be fair - I think Amber is kinda lilly livered and comes off as weak. She basically handed over her HOH to Devin. And I've seen her a couple of times with the "I don't remember...""I don't know......" And that bothers me. I think women should be able to be strong, and not constantly put themselves in the background.

Yes! Exactly what you said, and her tone is a lot of it, but I think that was the tone that they wanted, so she sounds just so smart and can emasculate him by asking in her best naggy shrew voice about why he is even daring to look into the refrigerator. And yes, maybe if she would shut her trap she could police the refrigerator better so he wouldn't have even been able to sneak in.

wow - good for Kenya. She is a much bigger woman than I.

Yeah, I understand that Christy is one of those people who just needs constant attention, and so I understand not wanting her at the wedding, because who knows if she is going to insist on making an objection, or doing something crazy during the reception to get attention. having said that, why is she so concerned with who Christy chooses as a maid of honor, or if she is writing stuff down or not? Just because someone isn't doing something the way you would do it, doesn't mean that its wrong. And worst case scenario, Christy is going to have an awful looking wedding and you're going to have an amazing wedding.

LOL - you did think a lot about Nikko! I just see him on my screen and my mind just yells "odd looking!" and thats about it. But you're probably right, its probably the upper lip/bucktooth thing. Most of his weird look is going on around his mouth. Yeah, I was a little disappointed that, after probably getting hit by Scrappy all Erica P had to complain about was being called a bum .

I actually like crapshoot competitions, some people aren't strong, and they aren't necessarily the best at quick mental games, so the crapshoot game gives someone a chance to be HoH who might not be the strongest or the smartest, but they may turn out to be a game changing HoH. Or they not be great at thinking on their toes in an HoH game, but they may be a great competitor because they are more of a contemplative thinker. I almost wish Victoria had won it yesterday just so I could see what she does. At least Julie asked Jocasta a question. But I literally forget about Victoria, she doesn't even seem to be on screen talking to other people. Re: corridor greetings, it doesn't appear as though Caleb and Amber have one, her back was pretty much to him when she passed him in the hallway

You know what the very best thing is about America? Its that you both can have a strong, but different opinion and the beautiful freedom to express it. I remember reading about how much control the monarchy would have over what people could say, and I'm so glad there is a forum for different opinions. And before I go all soapbox, and weepy civics teacher let me just say that no matter what our differences, I think we can all agree that Juliet doesn't know how to dress, Julie has really bad hair, and Noelle needs lessons in golddigging.

Poor girl, she is trying to get some camera time. I kinda wanted to see her win HoH just so I could see what she is all about. I totally thought it was going to be something gross about like knowing when they go pee or something. Interested to know how a fitness tracker will fit into the game Yeah, at the HoH competition he just had that look. If he weren't so unlikable I would almost feel sorry for him. It's gotta suck for a guy that is constantly trying to get everyones approval to know that no one likes him.

And your thoughts on Little Ceasars? The motorized scooter of the pizza world? It just sort of sucks too, because it sets this ideal for women thats the tiniest bit unfair because so many women work today. Its like "okay, well you're obviously the only one that can handle anything in the house, so you'll have to work a full day, be just as tired as your husband, but he can just goof off like a jackass because he isn't expected to do much of anything, you on the other hand have to clean up, cook, and answer all the questions the kids ask because that isn't really daddy's place" I think both of you bring up really good points, that I would not have thought about otherwise. But I guess its safer for men to be portrayed as simpering idiots because than not much is expected of them. I giggle in my head imagining that poor bastard with his regaining at least one of his balls with a well timed "Babe, what are you doing?"

Yes but you know what I truly think it is? I think a lot of that applause come from women who feel like they are in Phaedra's position, with a husband that looks at other women, and they don't want to blame their man, so its much, much easier to blame the woman. But IMO, I don't care if you love Phaedra, that read was lame, she needs to get with some of the queens from RuPauls Drag Race, because those ladies can read for days....

ITA. I'm a big devotee of personal space too, and I get uncomfortable real fast. Even when the conversation is pleasant, I just don't like people all that close unless we're getting ready to do something... I think Devin does take everything too personally, and it is what messes up his gameplay. He put up Brittany, and wanted to get her out simply because he didn't like her. Now its the same thing with Zach. When Caleb told him what others in the house were saying (and trust me, Caleb is no saint) it was like they couldn't be friends because any disagreement means that you don't like Devin and now he must destroy you. And for Devin to blow up the Bomb Squad while he is HoH is stupid, and a decision only made because one person said one thing to him about how he talks to people. He can't be HoH next time, so this should be when he is trying to strengthen the Bomb Squad, not destroy it.

Yeah, when I saw Victoria sitting at the POV I was like "who the hell is that?" then I was like "crap, I totally forgot about her!" Exactly. I don't think he is scary per se, but I think he is a dick. Ugh, if the backdoor of him fails, he will become absolutely insufferable. Paola would be palatable if she were even a little less annoying. But man, she sucks at competitions and is annoying? Ick. I loved that Hayden said what I was thinking which was "Paola didn't throw anything, Paola just did what she normally does which was suck at competitions" I actually think I was scared of Aaryn for Candice. More scared than Devin. I think Devin is big and hulking, I think he has delusions of grandeur, I think he talks over people, but I honestly don't think he would hurt someone. I thought Aaryn very possibly could have hurt Candice. That girl was mean to the point of psychotic and for no reason. And she had a case of crazy eyes, and actually did things like flip over a bed, whenever someone does something that shows that level of disgust and hate I think they are prime candidates to go off the deep end and try to cut someone.

I just can't begin to imagine what he was trying to look up on YouTube that he stumbled on a video of a bald eagle pushing a mountain lion off of a cliff?

Phaedra has explained away, ignored, or just used her "religious southern belle, prayer cloth" routine to cover up some of the rumors that have flown her way. Many times on the show someone would make it sound like she had been a slut. From Chuck to Nene (neither of whom, IMO, have any room to judge), but when those rumors would come up, you would see someone address it in a TH, or maybe it lasted an episode. I'm sure she is going to have some explanation for how she wasn't a part of this, she was busy praying and burying cats, she was doing a video, she doesn't know, or she will just ignore it. There are two Phaedra's IMO, the one that is a "faux southern belle" with the fake voice, and what I consider a holier-than-thou, I'm perfect attitude. And then there is the real Phaedra, who will admit that there is trouble in paradise, that something is wrong, that maybe she made a mistake in choosing Apollo as a husband, and will let you see the cracks in the facade. I generally like the second Phaedra and despise the first. A reality show is about putting your life, both the good and the bad out there. Life isn't always a party thrown by Dwight, its not always a staged picture taken in your home. Gosh, Andy Capp's Hot Fries are good, but I can't find them anywhere. Now I'm thinking about them! I don't know, I visited a federal detention center and everyone there had pretty short sentences so they wanted to do their time and get out. And they were happy to be in a federal facility which is much, much, much nicer than regular prison. The one I went to had internet access, treadmills, a basketball court and flat screen TV's....I believe they had cable too! Most of them seemed to be trying really hard to not fuck it up by getting into more trouble. Re: Kenya - yes, she is going to have a field day with this. And you know what, good on her, I say. Phaedra put herself in a position to be mocked because all of last season she would pick on Kenya for not being married and not having a husband. Well Phaedra, not all of us are in such a rush to get married that we'll marry a criminal. I'm not saying that Kenya didn't make her mistakes, she did, but I hate the idea that women are somehow "less than" because they aren't married, its that sort of thinking that leads women into marrying men that are no good.

"Yoplait Shrew", "Yogurt Bitch"....I love it!