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25 minutes ago, filishtay said:
Maybe they didn’t let Jacie have her natural hair because they didn’t feel as if it went with “the DCC look” that they’re trying to achieve? Jacie’s natural hair is beautiful, but I’m sorry I don’t think it looks good for her as a DCC. Why is that since Jacie is black it’s racially motivated like you implied it to be? They let current Sydney who came in with straight hair change her hair to her natural one. Some white girls weren’t allowed to have certain hair lengths or colors. Not just Sydney, but Darian and Armani are all dancing in their natural hairs.
As far as point and only having two black girls at that position brings me back to my original point where Kelli and Judy are not gonna go out of their way to push diversity on a talent-based spectrum just for the sake of diversity. They’re not gonna give someone point just cause they’re black let alone even place them on the team. Only one girl (once two) gets point out of 36 other girls. It’s already a limited position just like being on the team. Like I said, DCC and the football culture isn’t the most approachable for colored people, but they aren’t ostracizing them either. This explains why a lot of Asian/Hispanic/Black people don’t try out to begin with. How can they give so many black or colored girls for prominent positions when they don’t have that many to begin with? Sure they could do more to make it more approachable for colored people, but I don’t think it’s crucially necessary cause ultimately anything a white girl can get on the team a black girl can and has gotten it too and that approach could also backfire with the organization looking performative and white-savior. Ashlee is cover girl. Jackie Bob, Jacie, Vonceill Baker, and Nicole Hamilton are some of the most notable DCCs ever. There are more examples of this I’m sure.
I have a legitimate question here that I hope doesn't come off wrong. In two posts now you've referred to "colored people" and have mentioned that you are a WOC.
On a different show (part of MTV's Teen Mom franchise) a participant was raked over the coals for using the term "colored woman" rather than "woman of color" when she truly didn't know better or mean any harm.
A huge deal was made out of it.
Now I'm confused.
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15 hours ago, BulaKitty said:
Honestly I feel like the only ones that got it right are Jessica, McKenzie, Alora and Sydney(girl in black). Everyone else's outfits are too short/long, ill fitting or ugly.
Darian's pant suit is okay with me.
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Ellie's dress is freakishly short, too.
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@LibertarianSlut Your description of Alex reminded me of a phenomenon my family acts out from First 48 where suspects shrink into their clothing like turtles. We've counted almost 20 people who stuff their arms into Tshirts or hide in their hoods. And granted, most of those people SHOULD be ashamed of themselves, but the immaturity is still so irritating.
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I would just really like to see a show that actually follows couples AFTER they try to parent as teens. I liked this show better than the TM franchise, and 16&P used to kind of serve this purpose, but as others have said, Unexpected was done well yet dragged on in terms of the births. And it's all kind of confusing. Tyra has had her child for a while, but we didn't get to see daily parenting. Then we have the girls who just popped. I get that people are more into the drama than a teen version of "bringing home baby'" but I believe the day-to-day content would serve a better purpose and not just create more D list reality characters.
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On 5/3/2021 at 4:12 PM, lilmarysunshine said:
I tend to agree. I think a huge part of Teresa and Brandon's reticence is that Tyler and Catelynn insist on, at the very least, talking about Carly in front of millions of people. There is nothing private. If they could have a truly private relationship with Carly, I think they would be more open to it. But Catelyn has 3.7 million followers on Instagram. If those two TRULY cared about a relationship with Carly, they would get off social media and this show and the only people who would hear anything about Carly would be their family and friends. They will never willingly do that.
Being on this show was so damaging to them. Most of us don't have the luxury of all of the navel gazing they do about their passions and horses and poetry and house renovations. We have to go to work. Plus, ya know....it destroyed any kind of normal relationship with their birth daughter.
The navel gazing! 😂 I'll admit I've done my share of it in trying to make sense out of my life, but the more I see and listen to them do it, the further I want to be from that way of life.
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1 hour ago, Mr. Miner said:
It seems like all Merkin is worried about is if Ethan’s dad is going to keep any financial promises he made. It’s not enough that they took her in like she was their own child.
Merkin 😂 I did roll my eyes at all that talk by the pool, but I don't think it's fair to say that's ALL she is worries about. She very clearly articulated some raw sadness about the situation in general. I was actually very impressed with and hurt for her. If she had ONLY said what she said by the pool I would see things completely differently. I do think it's ridiculous that she basically thought she was set for life (and was okay with that), but I think now she is experiencing a real fear of insecurity and trying to get out ahead of the situation. And because of the promises and her gullibility and lack of qualms with it all, she now finds herself in quite a pickle that we all (and her own mother) saw coming either way.
ETA: I'll just put all my episode thoughts here: I really actually liked everyone this time around. I truly did. With the exception of Alex. Also was disappointed with the creepy vibe of Lawrence's controlling rant at the end about raising his son how he wants. Up to that point I can honestly say all the others, teens and parents, grew on me this time around.
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37 minutes ago, TUOwl84 said:
Gina got veteran of the year and McKenzie got Rookie of the year.
Good, I would have been happy with Mackenzie, Claire, Elli or Dani.
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The two I'd most like to see reaudition are Tori and Katy, but it looks like Katy has moved on. I don't blame her.
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Is Dawn also any type of "advisor" to B&T? I know she doesn't live in their area, but do we think she communicates with them? The time when they all met at the zoo she seemed to have facilitated that interaction. I just wonder what she says to B&T.
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3 hours ago, Cinnabon said:
There can only be ONE set of parents. Catelyne and Tyler are in no way Carly’s parents.
I don't think anyone here is arguing that. Nor would I want them to be her parents. I think we're all just pointing out the perfect storm of a vague system, somewhat predatoryish practices, teen birth parents and lack of resources and healrhy family support. It's all culminated in this mess we are witnessing today.
Even a couple episodes ago Dawn was incredibly vague and seemed to be encouraging more contact with Carly. For these two, I can see how they can't make sense out of it all. They need better guidance.
And I'm one who believes once a month is a horribly intrusive amount. But nobody is telling them otherwise.
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3 hours ago, MargeGunderson said:
They are now, and have had several years to wrap their head around even boundaries that B&T have set. Cate and Tyler bitch about B&T but I don’t recall them bitching about being misled by Dawn.
IMO that's because they don't recognize that they've been misled by Dawn. I believe that's half the problem and why they blame "Brandandtheresa" as much as they do.
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13 minutes ago, MargeGunderson said:
@FozzyBear, I get what you’re saying, but if I remember the adoption contract that someone posted (it was the one that Cate and Tyler signed) it was clear that everything was at the discretion of the adoptive parents. It wasn’t in legalese but plain English. I do think Dawn painted them the rosiest possible picture, but as adults they can absolutely understand it.
I agree except that they weren't adults.
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Once a month seems way too often to write to Carly. That's an intrusion, especially considering it's coming out of the blue. I understand that it would take a few years to really establish a healthy pattern, especially before the child is old enough to understand, but I think it would have made more sense to set a consistent number of times to write or send something, regardless of what was going on in everyone's lives. Maybe on her birthday and Christmas, and MAYBE one other time throughout the year if she begins to show interest. The consistency would remove the pressure and expectation for all parties.
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I believe Ethan is gay.
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Any word on Tori? I hope she re auditions.
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14 minutes ago, mrs ra said:
I was very disappointed that Maci and Taylor walked out. They would have accomplished much more by staying and pushing the question of where was Ryan? Why wasn’t he able to defend himself if he’s such a great father and person? And I find it impossible to believe that Jen really has no idea what awful things Ryan has said. And surely she can’t claim to be unaware of how condescending Ryan is around poor Bentley.
Yeah, I really wished they wouldve brought up Rhine's absence. That in itself says a lot.
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So much that was just icky and frustrating about this one. Normally a little drama is at leastentertaining, if we're being honest, but none of this really was. It was all just ... really, really frustrating to witness.
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Jenna has really redeemed herself.
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Ethan is a nice, responsible (likely gay) young man.
And I love Myrka crying about motherhood. Hmmm, why do we think your mother was trying to warn you?
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The thing for me is, nobody would be commenting on Jen and Larry's relationship with Rhine if Bentley wasn't affected. When Jen and Larry made the comparison to how Maci would feel if Bentley later developed similar issues, it wouldn't be a fair comparison unless Bentley had a child. That's the whole point, here. Handle your addict son however you see fit, but it becomes everyone else's business when a grandchild is involved.
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4 hours ago, Marisagf said:
And how Haley was soooo not into Tyra and her sister!
I noticed that, too.
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28 minutes ago, chuckity said:
Re: Bonus Mom
I've watched that segment 384729 times and I honest to God think that Amber thinks that Christina was calling Amber a "bonus mom".
Amber (to Gary): "the conversation that you had with Leah was super nice but I think Christina could've said a bit more than 'I'm a bonus mom'" and "I think that sometimes I get pushed to the side obviously she just said it."
And then she said that Christina is horrible at sticking up for Amber.
Amber should be kissing Christina's ass for doing the hard, 24/7 job of parenting her daughter.
Another week another opportunity for me to call Amber a piece of shit.
Oh my gosh, I bet you're right!! I couldn't figure out why that was so offensive.
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2021 Audition Speculation
in S16
Oh no, I actually don't know one way or the other to be honest. If that's a term you are comfortable with then that's perfectly fine. I am not a WoC and am only seeking to understand. All I know is that others found that term offensive and vilified the white woman who used it. But I digress. Thank you for entertaining my question 😊