Bethanne

I can’t even pretend to know what the vibe is like in a chemo room, but I kind of feel like if I was one of the other two patients in there getting treatment with Maggie and he comes in acting like fun Disney dad, I would want to slap him into the middle of next week.

That’s a great assessment of him. Without knowing much about him, would imagine he’s a lot like my husband. He grew up with a lot of female friends, because he is kind and a good listener, was always a favorite babysitter because he’s that special type of person who “gets” and connects with kids, and went into the Education field. I can see Colton as a teacher or guidance counselor. Yep, perfect word. At the end of the day he’s that dork who never had many girlfriends and still can’t believe all the hot girls want him now. Hence the reason why The First Sex will “be the most wonderful experience” for both of them. Sorry, hon, it’ll be fireworks and diary-worthy for you and two minutes of awkward for any one of them except for Dimples Barbie.

I feel stupid for asking this but what is the “Bachelor Handshake?”

I just finished the Kirpa date and I totally agree with this. I imagine he'll end this whole thing with a bunch of gal pals. I actually like him and Kirpa together. She seems like she has the level of emotional maturity he is looking for, and she communicates about her feelings pretty well. And damn, she looked amazing in that black jumpsuit when she came back from the date.

He really is a sweet guy. When the chicks aren't crazy (Hannah G, perfect, non-crazy example) he is a great conversationalist. He listens to what they say, is supportive, and peppers his responses with personal stories to make the other person feel connected. I wish he wasn't a famewhore.

I find it hard to believe that after being married 16+ years Delilah would have so little knowledge of her husband’s life prior to meeting her. Did they never talk in those 16 years? It’s not like the kids are toddlers—they were together for close to 2 decades. I’m wondering if Jon had terminal cancer. It might explain why he gets so triggered at Gary for not appreciating his remission. I think the actress who plays Regina is absolutely stunning and she lights up the screen during the few surface minutes they give her. Give carter his own show.

Probably because they were one big commercial. Lexus, anyone? 🙄

Oh my gosh, yes! And Cayelynn has such a Duggar girl mashup going on. He definitely has the most physical chemistry and ease with Cassie. They way they were sitting with their legs casually intertwined and his hand on her hip while they were joking around and snorting about the fortune teller was so real and “relationshippy” to me. I think he has something similar with Hannah G, but I haven’t yet seen them have any normal conversation that isn’t about “the journey” or how comfortable each makes the other feel. I think they’re physically into each other (hello, bedroom scene) but are almost having to talk each other into the feelings part.

I can’t fault Elyse for telling her story—I would imagine that losing a sibling changes you in a way that never, ever isn’t a part of who you are. I went and google stalked her and her family and it really seems like such a tragic thing. The baby is now 5 or 6 and I would imagine that know having this little person in the world who came out of such heartache makes you doubly thankful for the blessing that she truly is. I think you can tell so much about a person’s heart by how they interact with children. To use Elyse’s annoying term, I was smitten with both her and Colten during that amusement park date. He was just so effortless with those kids, and you could see the happiness on his face. Elyse was especially bonded with that precious little girl with the curly hair. It made me so sad to think of what those kids have been through already in their short lives. I think one of the worst is Dimples Barbie who seems to be so emotionally stunted. She was nothing but a pot-stirring jerk. Hannah Teeth was perfectly relaxed and calm until Dimples Barbie planted the idea in her mind that Pageant Nemesis was trash taking her to Colton. I don’t find Colton sexy at all, but I would love to hang out with him—he seems like a sweet guy that has a lot of fun in life. I like what he has with Normal Hannah, and I think he feels very safe with her. When he said that she “feels like home” I knew she’d go pretty far.

Maybe one of the spinster Duggar daughters?

This is me. The running up and squeeing in the tight shorts and midriff shirts made me weep for my daughters. I think I could deal with this show before I had girls. Now it makes me ragey.

My favorite part was the kids. The Sutters seem like a family mine would be friends with and JP and Ashley’s little ones are adorable. “Essie, are you here for the right reasons?” “NO!!” Too cute. Am I the only one who scoured Amazon, Hulu, and Netflix for Season 1 after the Harrison montage? I’d love to go back and watch that one.

I think for me, Mary was so properly British. Her entire demeanor, all the way down to the technical bakes that she chose, were just the epitome of what the show is meant to highlight. True, fussy, British baking. Pure, while I love her in a different way, is too...clunky. I don’t know if that makes any sense!

This is my assumption. FFS, you gestate, birth, and raise two children with a man who is literally fresh in his grave and you are googly-eyed at an ultrasound hand-clenching the man who knocked you up while he was still alive? Not one tear or flashback to when you were pregnant with your other two babies with YOUR DEAD HUSBAND?? Psycho. His dimples are adorable but he should be written as either an older teen or drop the gay crush storyline. From my personal experience with 4 kids, three of whom are tweens and teens, 11-12 year old boys are not that emotionally developed WRT relationships. Eddie has not developed executive function yet. Everything he does reminds me of how an 18-20 year old man would behave. Everything is about him and his needs. He and Delilah are perfect for each other. He’s a selfish baby and Delilah needs another two humans to mother to make herself feel important. Interestingly, he didn’t act like a douche with that other artist until the guy said he was going to tweak the bridge. Then he got all butthurt and condescending.

I so much agree with everything you have posted here! I watch this with my 13-year-old son and at least three times we both shouted out, “Whaaaaat?!?!?!” It was an awesome pair of episodes with so many unexpected twists and turns. I love that we can watch this show together without a moment of awkwardness. Jack Ryan would serve the same purpose except for the two times per episode where it gets too inappropriate and I have to send him to the kitchen for something. ;) Like you, I think they are doing a great job writing the characters and their development and interactions with the exception of Wyatt. I think they should play on his military sense of duty in his repeated turning back to Jessica when he clearly has stronger feelings and a connection with Lucy. That I could buy, especially with the introduction of the baby storyline. The Harriet Tubman scenes were just breathtaking and I told my son that that was exactly how I’ve always pictured her. If this show is remembered for anything at all, it should be its sensitive retelling of history, it’s approach to educating the audience about race throughout history, and its portrayal of badass women. Magical show.

Every photo they post has some ulterior motive, usually to shill some product or location. I swear, the hashtaggery is out of control with these two.

OMG, I hope so. I’m prospecting there for a sales opportunity for work and would love to bump into these three. Maybe I can get lucky and sit next to them on the plane and hold their baby and tell them all about Judaism.

Austin, stop trying to make “etiquettesy” happen. It’s not going to happen.

In addition to games, this family likes giving speeches at gatherings. If there’s a microphone, all the better!

No less creepy than his sketchy self popping out from behind the bale of hay after the proposal. God, what weirdos.

And her dad/bestie needs to step the hell back. Is he going to pop out of the closet after they consummate the marriage and hand her a box of tissues?? What a frigging creep. She TOTALLY does not want to get married, either. A psychologist could write a book about Lauren. And what is it with this family and the games? Baby food race, Pictionary, Love it or Leave it, gender reveal hula hoop? Jeez.

Justin and Josie were shredding it. They clearly ski/snowboard a lot and I’m pretty sure it ain’t in Arkansas. Why did Ben look like a 90s rapper?

I don’t know, I guess the prices are up if you’re buying crap, but I will say that 2/3 of my kids brand name clothes (Polo, Nautica, UA, Gymboree) come from Goodwill. I refuse to pay retail for that stuff. We have two Goodwills in an upper middle class town nearby and it blows my mind what people donate. I have never bought my girls a new Leo for gymnastics, for instance. They are $65 at the gym, and $3.50 at Goodwill. Si seems like a jerk and he and Lauren have such a simmering hostility under the surface. I also can’t stand they way Lauren is unable to complete and sentence and tilts her head to the side when she mumbles. I think Joe and Kendra are precious and are two very kindhearted and gentle people. I bet they’ll be great parents and their kids will grow up in a love-filled home. Jessa seems angry that she’s not the center of the baby attention. I was glad to see her nursing the baby. Even under a wrap I was surprised they showed it. And speaking of boobs, uh, Joy must be a GG. Poor girl. She seems like she’s aged 10 years in one episode. What a sad life she has, and she doesn’t even have a somewhat fun or entertaining partner to share it with. Austin is the biggest downer ever.

Most likely posting a picture of himself on Instagram.

Me too. Down here south of the Mason-Dixon line, it’s known as the “Bless your heart” phenomenon. ;)