MicheleinPhilly

Co-sign with your entire post @zenithwit. I am not at all surprised that Ashmal and Rehman are no longer together. Rehman is incredibly immature and needs to do some serious work on himself. Also, are hickeys a thing again? I haven't given or received a hickey since I was like 15 years old. Grow up, boys. I didn't care for Max and Ash AT ALL. They pretended to be so evolved but they came across as very manipulative. I actually clapped when Becca walked away from them. I really liked Britnee and Sean but was a bit confused as to why they were on the show. They obviously have a really strong relationship and I never got the sense from either of them that they were that interested in opening it up to a third. As I stated in my initial post, I think Dylan and Lauren are only interested in a reliable third party for threesomes. In the event they do decide to go forward with another season, I sincerely hope they make some changes to give the singles more agency/attention. I get that this is a trashy reality dating show but the way they just trot out the singles like playthings is kind of gross. I also hope they do a better job vetting the couples because none of these couples should have been on this show.

Vanity Fair has an interview with CT and Trishelle: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/the-traitors-season-2-winners-break-their-silence-it-was-a-crazy-ending Some of the more interesting tidbits:

I despise Andy Cohen so these reunions are always like fingernails on a chalkboard for me. As someone who doesn't think MJ really did all of that much in terms of contributions to the game - either in challenges or discussing strategy - I wish that CT and Trishelle would have just said something to the effect of "We didn't feel like you deserved a third of the pot" rather than trying to kiss her ass with disingenuousness. But the whole "I blocked you on Instagram" made me laugh out loud. Good lord, these people are like children. 🙄

I'm pleased with the outcome. IMO, MJ really didn't do anything during the course of the show so having her miss out on a third of the money doesn't bother me. Trishelle's CT vote was a truly WTF? moment though. I'm not entirely sure what she was trying to accomplish with that. But she's not the brightest bulb in the chandelier so 🤷‍♀️.

More Anonymous Oscar Ballots 🙄

I just watched this last night. How this film only received 1 nomination while the total snooze that was Maestro (which I watched immediately afterward) received a truckload is beyond me. 🙄

When UK season 2 does hit Peacock, I hope they also upload the aftershows which are MILES better than the US ones, IMO. The murdered and banished contestant from each episode meet in a room and learn the identity of the traitors.

THIS. As amusing as I found Phaedra, it became increasingly apparent to me that she was just coasting on Bravo loyalty. I mean, even when she was in the turret she never really spoke up or contributed much to the traitors' strategy. I totally got Kate's frustration with her.

I actively HATE Trishelle so for me it's just further proof of how shitty this season has been that I'm actually entertaining the idea. MJ has been a total non-entity just blindly voting with the Bravo folks. And I can't really recall any challenges that she excelled in. Can we have an option where the pot just gets donated to charity instead???

At this point, I'm actually rooting for Trishelle, CT, or Sandra to win it all. THAT'S how unremarkable this crew is. I'm going to be pissed if some Bravo person that really hasn't contributed anything to the pot or gameplay ends up taking home the cash. And I can never get behind a late entrant winning either.

I screamed. I did at the end too when she asked Ms. Barbara if she knew a song about Moses because "Imma need you to let my people go." Overall though, I loved how invested Ava was in the whole choir drama. And not in her usual, messy way - she was genuinely interested in helping Mrs. Howard and making her happy.

I don't really watch reality tv and have no idea what inspired me to check this out but I did and I'm hooked. It is so deliciously trashy and ridiculous. I know nothing about and have no interest in polyamory but I suspect this is a really piss poor representation of it. With the exception of the couple that just left with their third, none of these couples seem truly interested in welcoming a third other than for sex. The body builder dude and his wife in particular just seem to be looking for someone to have regular threesomes with.

I had a strong suspicion that he was a figment of Adam's imagination but did NOT expect that ending. And for Adam to then realize that Harry was as lonely and searching for connection as he was. GAH! This movie...😭

I know Philly is getting MJ too. That's the only show that has been announced so far. Oh no wait, they also said Hamilton is coming back too.

https://6abc.com/oscars-2024-ryan-gosling-im-just-ken-barbie/14470311/ If true, I will be very pleasantly surprised. https://6abc.com/oscars-2024-presenters-zendaya-michelle-yeoh/14470113/ Also, presenter names beginning to trickle in.

This movie absolutely destroyed me. I watched it on Saturday and still get misty-eyed when I think about it. I absolutely HATE that this was overlooked by the Academy.

Accept or be murdered was how it was always set up in the first UK season. I don't know why the producers just didn't follow that rule. I mean, they're copying everything else from the UK version. 🤷‍♀️

The beer and wine section of my local grocery store is just the first aisle after the produce/bakery/deli section. Yes, you have to pay for the beer and wine in that aisle, but you can then walk around the store with it in your cart.

Overall I thought it was a pretty good show just because it moved at a good clip. BUT those backstage interviews were just atrocious and annoying. But I also hated the little bit of Tan that I saw on the red carpet. I just don't think he's a very good interviewer. I'm happy that we're now done with tv awards season as I'm bored with seeing Succession, Beef, and The Bear sweep everything. Although I know it's now a moot point with Succession and Beef. And while I love The Bear, IT IS NOT A COMEDY. I haven't watched Oppenheimer yet because I feel like it's going to be a 3-hour slog. But I'm also looking forward to the end of RDJ smug mugging his way through awards season too. He really is in love with the sound of his own voice.

Oh Kevin. Bless your heart, you deluded numpty.

They do take an "oath" to not reveal their identities or that of their fellow traitors but I feel like at the roundtable, it's a little more of a grey area. If Dan had pulled CT into the library and said "I'm a traitor and so are Parvati and Phaedra" or he had stood in the circle and said, "I'm a traitor and so are Parvati an Phaedra", I think that's where the "rules" would come into play. But during the actual roundtable I feel like all bets are off. I haven't watched a single iteration of this show where traitors didn't go for other traitors at the roundtable at some point.

While I do think the video could prove to be problematic given the environment in which the conversation was taking place, let's remember: With the exception of Janine, none of what the teachers were describing is illegal. Vaping, edibles, CBD oil, drinking, etc. are all legal activities. Well, maybe not Ava's micro-dosing or Mr. Johnson's blunts...But it's not like they were discussing hitting the pipe.

He is my FAVORITE interviewer.

I think she voted for Peter. MJ wouldn't know a smart move if it bit her in the ass and I don't think she would go against the Bravolebrities. Thank you Phaedra for another random food aside.

It is exceptionally easy to get a medical marijuana license in PA. Also in Philly, our DA's office has basically stopped prosecuting possession and consumption of a certain amount of pot so for all intents and purposes, it's practically legal. The F.A.D.E. folks were a hot ass mess. Once again the kids were the highlight with their questions. I sincerely hope that Jessca 🙄 is genuine in that she won't be returning to Abbott. I don't need to see her again.