sempervivum

Speaking of 'out of touch', nobody found Kacey M. performing barefoot in what appeared to be a tattered denim patchwork bathrobe odd? I like her, but there was some cognitive dissonance with that first 'slice of reality' song being sung by someone with a frozen face and over-filled lips?

I think last night's episode 'You're so Vein' was new, right? I missed the first half of it, which apparently had something to do with a big boob addict being afraid her implants were impinging on a vein, or something (they weren't, so of course now she's planning on getting even more gigantic ones). Guy who got a costly new nose which he then ruined by smoking, what can you say? Nassif was pissed. The arms of the nurse with the skin removal scars turned out great. Could her original surgeon have been Dr. Now? His skin removals always look so crude and ugly.

The graphics showed packaged items. But I'm sure they'll get around to flat irons eventually.

In the world of litigation, I just saw an ad soliciting customers of hair-straightening products who claim to have suffered injury/gotten medical conditions as a result of their use. Where will it end??

I tried to like this show, really I did. I enjoyed the acting and it was lovely to look at, but ultimately, It was a garbled mess, for me. I lost track of what all the acronyms meant, I still don't know why everybody wanted the kid, I don't know why the English spy lady ran over the guy who was supposed to be her son, I don't know why we saw all the flashbacks about Jean Pierre's past, don't get the Vatican sending a mad monk to kill the nuns, didn't think Teresa looked 14, didn't believe all these warring factions would do the old 'gather in the library while Miss Marple explains it all'. Alfre Woodard (who I love) showing up was very shark-jumpy.

That poor girl who got a huge whole-body infection just from some kind of vitamin(?) injection administered by a quack- her scarring reminded me of old photos of smallpox victims. I appreciated her willingness to accept responsibility, her fighting sprit/courage, and her calm, determined approach. I hope they can help her surgically at some point. The woman with the cleft nose also had a great attitude. Hope this gives her the push she needs to do something about that 50 BMI. Even the 'freak of the week' Tyler was pretty sympathetic. He's rejecting that weirdo Justin's Ken Doll fixation, and is actually planning to go to school to become a nurse. I have to admit, Dubrow has great arms.

Oh, I hate that one! She's so loud and aggressive about it, too. I'm old enough that people talking or singing in public to themselves (which is how it seems when they're using bluetooth or earbuds) means 'mental illness'.

Well, that was slightly different. Tracy turns out to have had a free black ancestor and is 5% Jewish. I never know whether to take his emotional outbursts seriously. Anthony is only known to me as the cute guy helping folks before showing up at his mom's with a bottle of Crown Royal. 'Look at that creature over there!' Per wiki, he is also part Jewish, although I don't believe Gates brought that up. Don't think they've ever shown anyone with Canary Island roots.

Other than the joke singer who threw her' fur' coat on the floor, the night's auditioners were pretty listenable. A lot more singers in their mid-late 20's than usual, too. Platinum ticket guy was very good, though prone to too many complicated runs. Not that it matters, but I can't help wondering why his family is living in a hotel room-they all looked well fed and dressed to the nines-why bring it up without an explanation? The adopted girl back story was so exploitative. I also thought her voice was rather thin. Best spot of the night (for me, for you) was 1986 Lionel singing 'Three Times a Lady' to his grandma. What a tribute to her that he's kept up her cute house so lovingly.

Schadenfreudelicious! Ads now running for ambulance-chasers who want to sue Ozempic, et al, for damages caused by your drug-assisted rapid weight loss.

Not sure if this is the right thread, but is anyone else scratching their heads over the (can't remember the brand) cereal touting itself as a replacement for dinner? It shows a family discussing what to have, and after they decide on cereal, a chicken in the pantry says 'I guess I'll just marinate in here' (or something). I guess this makes me a little sad, too, if it's suggesting that cereal is what they can afford? Or are the parents just lazy?

Oh, yeah, I forgot about her. She was actually likeable, although I was having a hard time imagining her in a construction job, even if her dad did own the company. And not just the boobs-which really weren't all that noticeable without that weird 'bra' she was wearing- but also the crazy inflated lips.

Both revisions last night were really good- the woman who (among other things) was missing an ear, and the woman with a huge divot out of her tummy from lipo. I don't think I heard any explanation of the ear lady's full problem, just she was born without the ear. But she had had 103 surgeries, and her face was very asymmetrical. Due to previous problems with her breathing, they had to do the revision with only local anesthesia, which seemed pretty amazing to me. The lipo girl had certainly been savaged by the surgeon, but I did think it was odd that she claimed she went through the whole ordeal 'with no one'. She didn't have any relative or friend who could help? Since they revealed that the surgeon was no longer in business, I hope he either went bankrupt or lost his medical insurance (or both).

This episolde was the same old, same old. Can Gates give the audience some credit, and not feel the need to repeat the same basic history lesson TWICE in the show. Really, once you tell the ignorant that the KKK was active after the Civil War, why repeat the same thing (including the same images) for the second guest story. The best thing they uncovered was the wonderful name Dolphin Duke. That said, Dionne looks- and is- timeless and elegant. Can't believe she's 83; one of my favorite voices of all time.

Apparently the fans are guessing the next judge might be a returnee - Jennifer Lopez- so, erm.

Huh. Quitting Or angling for even more money?

I watched most of the first part last night. It was pretty engrossing, although probably only if you have a taste for gospel music (I do). I really enjoyed the commentary and interviews with the preachers about various gospel-related preaching styles- didn't realize 'whooping' was what it was called! Loved the film performances of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Sam Cooke, and Mahalia Jackson. The highlight was undoubtedly Mahalia bursting into 'Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho', which caused a tense-looking MLK to grin. I confess I did not realize that Aretha was that Dr. Franklin's daughter.

Re. new Jardiance ad: it's a toss-up, for me, and they both affront me mostly because of the dancing. With the OG, I never seem to avert my eyes fast enough to avoid seeing that horrifying bump-and-grind she does. With the new one, it's those background dancers, particularly the fat little guy with a beard, who manages to strut and prance at the same time. The whole troupe comes across as high school drama club rehearsing this spring's musical.

Yes, I've seen a couple of different 'big company' ads pushing new products with 72 hour stink-freedom and all-over use. Ha, ha, Dr. Shannon! Normally I'd be rooting for the little guy/girl, but not in this case. As long as they don't ever include a flabby blonde who likes to mime the location of her butt crack, that is.

I watched this for the last few seasons mostly because I think Pumpkin/Josh's kids are so cute. However, at this point, it's become like watching some terrible behavioural modification experiment. They seem determined to ruin their kids' futures. Also, having seen what these pigs* are up to on SM-nope, not supporting it even for the sake of snark * ALL of the adults in this clan

I missed all but the last 15 minutes of this episode, so I was wondering what happened to Lip Lady. I assumed she had been attacked by a pit bull or something; that was just from filler?? Wow.

I never watched Grey's Anatomy, so was unfamiliar with Jesse. He seemed very thoughtful and intelligent. I was amazed that apparently the story of his great grandmother's performing career had been forgotten. Also would have been interested in finding out where that Salem Witch trial guy came from, since it seemed the Swedish relative was the first immigrant to America- maybe it was through her husband? The show is really mining the witch trials for all they're worth, though! Sunny Hostin is very well-preserved.

I was amazed ? appalled? by Justine's rationale for that stupid name. 'Manhattan Barbie' made her think 'iconic', 'elite' and 'shopping'- see, that's what the world needs in it's next generation, not 'wisdom', 'kindness', 'work ethic' or 'honor'. Geez, if you're going to the trouble/pain/expense of a boob job, Sarah, why not also have them yanked up higher? With her short little torso, those things are already hanging low; they'll be at her navel in 5 years.

The most interesting thing was seeing that old pic of Nassif's original nose. The hollow-butt repair was pretty good. I got sick of the woman saying 'more cushion for the pushin' in front of her mother over and over, though. The nose job girl was soooo pretty; I hope her parents got the money for the repair from the insurance of the first surgeon. I could maybe see some excuse if the guy was just a specialist in internal nose surgery (she originally went in for a deviated septum), but that doesn't explain why he would do a rhinoplasty which he clearly didn't have the skills for. 'Wants to look like a 45 year old mob wife' girl was pathetic, really. You need attention THAT bad? Would be interested to find out if she survives her next attempt at messing up her body, given that she has heart failure (!) Her boyfriend was very cute, surely he could do better.

I think the new season debuted last Thursday during the various outages here; I assume that's why there were no comments? The only thing notable last week was the 'pretty good, I guess' job they did on a young woman who'd been in an accident. Her eye had been severely disfigured and they were able to at least get it fairly symmetrical with the other one and repair the bottom part (her eye leaked). There was also a very good boob job repair on an older lady, as well as the usual weird person who wants the world's biggest (fill in the body part). There's a new show on tonight, I think.