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That's very true. You're right - it was funny how they addressed Dan's "death" and joked about it. So, at least that was answered. I get that they can't cover everything we've all wanted to know in just two episodes. I'm just impatient. :)

I enjoyed seeing the cast together again, but I wish they would have taken the first two episodes to answer more questions rather than making it so political and in-your-face. I realize they were trying to make the show relevant to 2018, but I felt bombarded with too many "issues" throughout.....some current issues, some old, but ongoing issues. In just two episodes they addressed the election controversy, Russia, gender identity issues, bullying, guns, weapons at school, homosexuality, my body-my choice, prescription drugs, etc was too much. I think it's great, and relevant, to include real, relevant issues into the show, but I wish they wouldn't have done it all at once...it took away from the flow and humor that I used to love about this show. I will continue to watch, I think they have something here. Was it realistic? YES! But maybe I was looking for an escape from what is actually happening in this country and needed something lighter. Roseanne was always my favorite show, and they never shyed away from controversial issues back in the day. I just didn't expect it to be so much at once. They should have answered the burning questions first, IMO...but hopefully that's coming in future episodes

Yes, Kevin was a brat as a teen. But watching him spiral down into his addiction as an adult hit me. I can see how he might come across as an ass, but actually, I found it pretty realistic as someone who has struggled with addiction. So sad when you just want help, but don't know how to reach out...and no one seems to notice you're suffering. I was on the verge of tears the entire episode, but held it together. Then the ending just pushed me right over the edge. I was actually not expecting that. I'm sure it will play beautifully into the story somehow, of course.

I knew William was going to die this episode. Prepared myself. I haven't cried since the first episode...until tonight. So much. By the end I was sobbing out loud. So many great moments in tonight's episode! I love drunk Randall btw.

I was excited to watch this show, being a tall girl myself (6' 2"), but I was very put-off by the way they put those girls on teeny-tiny stools, surrounded by tiny furniture, and seemed to film them from the floor, making them look huge and out of proportion. Is that necessary? The camera angles were distracting. Now that I'm older, I finally embrace my height, and even have people comment on how I'm "so nice and tall", but something rubbed me wrong about how the show portrays these girls. I get what they're trying to do, but they seem to want to make these girls out to be a freak-show, and that doesn't set right with me. Also, I agree that the scene with the "most popular boy in school" asking the tall girl to prom was totally staged. Back in high school, no guy wanted to date me simply because I was taller than them. Fast-forward to my adult life, I got a lot of attention from guys, and ended up marrying a great guy the same height as me. I do relate to the struggles on airplanes, finding clothes that fit, etc. I just wish the show would be more realistic and not feel the need to portray these girls as ginormous freaks :( But I guess that's what gets the ratings.

I have found my home. This was really fun to read. I can relate to the pet peeves about driving, shopping, tipping, grammar, spelling, manners, and pretty much everything else. I have a couple to add to the list. Although I am not perfect with grammar and spelling, certain misuse of words bug the crap out of me. No one seems to know how to spell definitely anymore. Defiantly, definatly, definantly are what I see now. Or, people just shorten the word to "def". Also, people who use the word "weary" instead of "wary" grind my nerves. It's like they are combining "leery" with "wary", and that makes "weary". No. You were not weary of the suspicious situation, unless you were tired of it. My number one pet peeve involves my line of work. I have been a nanny for 10 years, and I have run into the same situation again and again. An example: the parents say they will be home by 5:00 PM. I have my own family at home, so I plan accordingly. For example, if I know I will be done with work at 5:00, I give myself the appropriate time to pick up my son from basketball practice at 5:30, while also having dinner in the oven to be ready by 5:45, and then plan the evening activities accordingly. Time after time, the parents are late, sometimes over an hour late, and they don't bother to call or even text to let me know. Most of the time, I end up texting them to ask them where they are, or when I can expect them home. That's when they say things like "Oh sorry! Had to work late." or "Oh sorry! I'm in line at the store, be home soon." or "Sorry, took longer at the gym than I thought." Ok, I don't care what you're doing. You pay me well to care for your children, but please consider the fact that I have a life, too. I have a child waiting for me to pick him up. I have a meatloaf in the oven at home that is now burnt to a crisp. I had plans after work, and you act like my time does not matter. When you say you are coming home at a certain time, I have the house cleaned up and the kids ready to greet you. (Really sucks to have all the toys picked up, children expecting Mom at any moment, only to have to "stall" for an hour while you try to console cranky children who are ready for Mom to come home). I just find this so inconsiderate. I don't mind working long hours, as long as I know that ahead of time so I can plan accordingly. This happens time after time. Then they come home and say "Sorry! Thank you for being so flexible!" You know, if you're going to be late, just let me know!! I've had this problem with every family I've worked for. (please excuse me for ending that sentence with a preposition!) Surely there must be other out there with the pet peeve of people being late, right??

Wait. THIRTEEN days in the hospital for Bronchitis?? Um, no, that doesn't happen. Plus it was so obvious that she was not that sick. Every time she said how sick she was, she would do a little "fake cough, sniff, sniff". I had Bronchitis/sinus infection recently (and was NOT hospitalized for it!) and my coughing spells lasted a full 5 minutes and involved wretched sounding gagging coughs where I swear I was going to cough up a lung, a kidney, possibly intestines. I had the fever and chills as well. Yes, it sucked, but I rested for 2 days and then carried on with life. She was too sick to make her scheduled appearance, but had no problem making it to Dr Wexler's office to say how sick she was. What?? Also, she managed to do her hair and make-up throughout her "serious" illness? I loved it when Dr Wexler said, "You can't just take some meds and push through? It's only like 5 hours!" Yup, that's what a normal person would do! Dean came away looking like the sane one in this whole thing. I love Tori's friends finally got sick of her shit. Dean needs to leave her ass and take the kids with him! She STILL doesn't seem to realize how much this show has damaged her image and carreer, and probably the kids. When Tori was in the hospital and Dean was home with the kids - in those interviews, he looked the healthiest he's looked since this show started. She is simply toxic and he needs to get away from her asap!!