Alexander Pope

Ikechi really outdid himself this week. He said that Emem made him feel like a piece of meat, and "violated his consent"? He is saying she assaulted him--that is what that phrase means. On the after party, he claimed he didn't say that line about consent but on the show, Dr. Pia specifically asked him if that's what he meant, and he said, "that's what I said." Then on the After Party he said, "I didn't say it, I was only agreeing." WTF??? Did Ikechi ask Emem's consent when he took her hand and put it on his crotch? I think not. He also described her as "grunting and moaning," which is demeaning and dehumanizing. I have never seen a more passive-aggressive person on this show. And there is no better way to gaslight a woman than to say that she is treating a man the way a sexist man would treat a woman. I just can't with him!!

OMG how could I have forgotten Orion and what's her name, who were insufferable each in their own ways, talked endless word salad, and could never just let it go because the producers wouldn't let them! I also thought Allen looked really attractive in this episode when the camera was close enough to show his beautiful blue eyes. meanwhile Madison looks increasingly unappealing and "hard" to me.

I agree with everyone that Camille really needs to stop negging Thomas. She is not all that. She seems very bland to me, she dresses schlumpily, and she needs a good bra. Juan at the Afterparty seemed extremely into himself to me. Nothing phases him, nothing bothers him--Carla is the only one who gets bothered. He is like teflon and his arrogant brand of "chill" would drive me crazy if I were Carla. it's like he really doesn't care.

Michelle is awful but I can see how David would be annoying too. They're in a vicious circle. He took Madison's sage advice (not) and started asking her "hard questions." Maybe he should have given her a little space and tried something less heavy. Plus, he is seething with rage, and I don't blame him. If he says "THIS MARRIAGE" one more time, I will scream. I imagine she feels the same way, hence she becomes more awful. Madison has her eye on him--mark my words.

I am late to this party, but why did Emily take the actress playing Genevieve at her word on what Gabriel said? He certainly didn't say he "never wanted to see her again." A really implausible "obstacle" between them, even for this show.

Like I said, if they're lucky, that key will be to a moldy basement studio in Queens, LOLLL. The key itself looked like it came from a cheap motel.

Kansas money is not NYC money. I will be very curious to know what kind of place in the Village they can afford. I am pretty sure it won't be a brownstone!

I am not buying what Ikechi and Emem are selling. They really amped up the PDA when around the other couples, annoyingly so. In general they always seem to be performing, for each other, and for the camera. I agree with the poster who says they're trying to be the next Woody and Imani, but Woody and Imani genuinely liked each other and were truly charismatic. I don't see either of those things here. Madison is not all that--she seems much more interested in herself than in Allen. Her extensions are Bachelorette-worthy, and that's not a good thing. Maybe he should play a little harder to get. She may not like David, but I do think David likes her.

Hollywood loves remakes! let's do SHAMPOO, part two!

Speaking of Joan being a bummer--it was typical of the melancholic nature of this season that when Guy's family asked about their first date and she said they went to prom, she immediately launched into the story of Charles's wife's death by aneuryism and how Guy helped him understand the blood in her mouth. Fun times! How romantic!

I lived in Chicago for six years, and visit regularly. Lou Malnati's is legit---and locals love it for good reason.

Taylor's Mom was MVP of this episode for vetoing her first dress--which looked cheap and like she was wearing underwear. The second dress seemed like it was from a different world than all the others I have seen on this show--modern, original, chic.

Am I the only one who doesn't like Monica? Clearly Stephen is a disaster, and also a blowhard, but she was constantly criticizing him, demanding flowers, and acting disdainful. Then again maybe he deserved it. Also: are we to assume that Ramses and Marissa have been having unprotected sex this whole time? And does nobody use diaphragms anymore? Marissa's mom is one of the most unappealing humans I have seen on reality TV and that is saying something. Marissa is so aggressively cheerful and Mom just radiates negativity.

I grew up in Queens! And I would like to add that Chock literally did say "I'm not here to make friends"!

Mark seems like a kind and sweet person but I agree with others that he might not carry the show very well. Not only is he too quiet, he isn't quick. He speaks SO SLOWLY--I would drown in my soup having dinner with him. But I'm a New Yorker, so that may be more my problem. Chock seems extremely controlling to me and his behavior at the bowling alley was not cool. Major red flag, and I was not happy with Joan for not noticing.