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    Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!

    in Bringing Up Bates

    I don't know if you guys have seen Carlin's latest stories, but she posted a video of Layla and Zade watching tv, and Layla has no top on. She and Zade are face down, laying in a pillow, but you can basically see everything. It's being talked about on the subReddit and everyone is positively disgusted. 

    I know Carlin is dumb as a box of rocks, but this is an entirely new level of stupid.

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    Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!

    in Bringing Up Bates

    · Edited by BitterApple

    5 hours ago, Heathen said:

    She's an LPN, not an RN. She never used her license -- someone posted that Michael said she only got it to take care of her parents when they are older. They'll just use her and wear her out. 

    I have a soft spot for Michael, but she really needs to smarten up. It's crazy to spend money on a degree just to spin your wheels for 25+ years until your aged parents need care. There's a huge nursing shortage right now. She could work two or three days a week and make a tidy sum. It's like I've said on previous posts, though. If the logical path is "x," Fundies do the opposite. Their minds just aren't wired like ours. 

    With regards to Layla, it's plausible what was posted was her "content party" but if it ended up being just Khloe, I'm not entirely surprised. Carlin and Evan don't seem to have any same-age friends. They hang out with Z&W and the weird pastor couple and that's it. You'd think Layla would have one or two little buddies from dance or Sunday School, but maybe the other parents don't appreciate Carlin filming their children and plastering it on the internet. 

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    Erin and Chad: Fifty Shades of Pink

    in Bringing Up Bates

    3 hours ago, GeeGolly said:

    Has Kelly noticed her youngest girl basically moved out?

    Lulz! Callie is one smart cookie. If I had to help out anywhere, I'd make a beeline for Lawson's. I'd much rather shop and make soup with Tiffany than be stuck watching Alyssa's horde or doing all the grunt work at Casa Bates. 

     

     

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    Alyssa and John: Lunch with Lurch

    in Bringing Up Bates

    5 hours ago, Dehumidifier said:

    Housekeeper or cleaning lady? 

    I'm assuming cleaning lady. 

    3 hours ago, floridamom said:

     I don't know who this woman was but perhaps another "dear friend" who helped her with this overwhelming task of her children opening presents. Does anyone know who she is?

    I couldn't figure it out either. At first I thought it was Emerson because the woman looked tall, but the hair was too dark. 

    14 hours ago, AstridM said:

    Then WTF does Alyssa do all day? We know full days of homeschooling aren’t happening.

    If I had to guess, scrolls on her phone and complains. She never seems happy about anything, ever. 

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    Erin and Chad: Fifty Shades of Pink

    in Bringing Up Bates

    Erin posted more stories. Tiff watching the kids and the concert must've been two different nights because Erin and Chad brought William to the show. A bit tacky if you ask me since this was clearly an adult event. What's worse is they didn't even have ear protection for the poor kid. Like come on, guys, I know y'all are broke, but hearing damage prevention is surely worth a few bucks. 

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    Erin and Chad: Fifty Shades of Pink

    in Bringing Up Bates

    25 minutes ago, cereality said:

    William and some other kid are with Tiff and Callie. Tiff made it seem like William is visiting her/Callie but that just may be how these people write. Did Erin really send her 2 youngest off to Nashville??

    Tiffany and Callie were babysitting William and Kenna. 

    Erin posted in her stories that Chad took her to Nashville to see one of the Collingsworth women perform in concert. She tagged Lawson, Tori, Nathan and Esther, so I'm assuming they were there as well. It's a tad odd to me that Tiffany was home watching the kids as opposed to being with the adults, but maybe she had no interest in going or didn't want to leave Callie on her own. 

    I'm not sure who was watching the rest of Erin's brood back in Florida. 

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    Alyssa and John: Lunch with Lurch

    in Bringing Up Bates

    I just watched the video. Is weed legal in Florida? Because Alyssa needs some THC gummies stat. She was trying to come off playful about the garbage, but you could see the anger coming to the surface as the joke dragged out uncomfortably long. I felt so bad for poor Warden awkwardly assembling his peanut butter bites as John and Alyssa sniped at each other over division of labor. When Alyssa chucked the bag out the front door, I was like damn girl, tell us how you really feel. 🤣

    Alyssa mentioned Mia was in heat. I pray they're not planning on breeding her. I'm sure the entire family is watching Katie make a mint off Remi and the wheels are turning. If not, I wonder why they haven't gotten her spayed. 

    I thought the gifts Kelly brought were actually pretty nice. From what I saw they looked like an age appropriate mix of toys and games. I'm not a fan of her, but that was a kind gesture to bring Christmas to the kids who couldn't make it to TN. 

    I've officially decided Lexi is my spirit animal. Who can resist a kid that loves tools, sports and coffee?!

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    Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!

    in Bringing Up Bates

    If Layla wanted a drink, they could've gotten her an orange juice or little bottle of milk from the refrigerated case most Starbucks have. They don't have to pump her with Frappucinos and whipped cream.At this point, I think the kid is so hooked on sugar she needs a 12 step program. 

    cereality, to your other point, yeah, I've never seen a video where Layla doesn't get a toy or other item when they're in the store. When they did that shopping trip for the charity Christmas thing, Layla was getting fussy because she didn't understand the concept of buying for other children. Carlin and Evan placated her by letting her pick out some jewelry. Although, in fairness Layla's entire childhood is being exploited for money. Maybe I shouldn't be so judgemental and look at the trinkets as compensation? 

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    Alyssa and John: Lunch with Lurch

    in Bringing Up Bates

    29 minutes ago, satrunrose said:

    Man, what is it with fundie couples and taking out the garbage? (See Anna Keller-Duggar lording it over us singletons because she had JInmate to take out the trash). 

     

    That worked out well for her, eh?

    I agree that the garbage really isn't about the garbage, it's Alyssa's frustration over John not helping with the little things. 

     

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    Katie and Travis: Young Love?

    in Bringing Up Bates

    1 hour ago, GeeGolly said:

    Does Kelly compete with the Clarks when gift giving? Seeing as they bought Haley a $1000+ bassinet for a shower gift, I can only imagine what her first birthday gift will be. A little Tesla? A shed sized play house? A pony 🐎😁?

    Maybe a swing set? That would actually be a nice gift Hailey could grow into. 

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    Erin and Chad: Fifty Shades of Pink

    in Bringing Up Bates

    Erin's a drama queen, so I wouldn't put it past her to exaggerate, but that's unfortunate either way. 

    It'll be interesting to see if Addie or Ellie cycle down to FL. It doesn't seem like the younger siblings visit that much. I'll concede that a sister going to help a Mom with six kids and a broken arm is much more understandable than Callie ladysitting Tiffany. 

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    Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!

    in Bringing Up Bates

    They're definitely on an eff you tear lately. Grocery shopping, reading to the kids, vegetables, cooking at home. I'm guessing they're low on content and this is their version of a rebrand?

    I call b.s. on the Barbie story as well. Layla never goes to a store and leaves empty-handed. Every Target or Walmart trip she's getting toys, junk jewelry, candy, lip gloss, etc. 

    Speaking of Travis and Katie, I wonder if the Stew Crew will be driving to NJ for Hailey's party? It sounds like it will be an obnoxiously showy affair, so I'd say yes. Plus it will give them an excuse to blow off BSB for two weeks, so definitely yes. 

     

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    Erin and Chad: Fifty Shades of Pink

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    · Edited by BitterApple

    Does the State actually cut them a check, or do they provide materials and supplies worth up to a certain amount? If they're just doling out money, it seems kind of nuts. So many ignorant parents would just blow the money on themselves. 

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    Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!

    in Bringing Up Bates

    I always thought it was weird too how Josie's hand had to be somewhat forced to admit Michael watches the girls. Similar to how Alyssa never gave Tikky credit for buying all those dresses until Tikky herself spilled the beans. Fundies are a weird bunch though, I never quite get their logic. 

    Pregnancy #3 is 100% imminent. If Carlin can drive, there's no reason Evan can't go back to a full time job. If there isn't enough to do at BSB to keep Zach busy, there sure as hell isn't enough for Evan. The last thing Carlin wants is to be on her own with the kids all day, so a baby (plus the ensuing medical drama) will avoid that. 

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    Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!

    in Bringing Up Bates

    I wonder if Josie and Kelton pay for the babysitting? Michael watches her kids a ton, yet she never extends that offer to Evan and Carlin. Kelton strikes me as the type of guy who doesn't like being indebted to anyone, so I can see him giving Michael something for keeping the girls. 

    The idea of the Stewarts going on a marriage retreat is laughable. Their entire lives are an escape from reality. 

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    Carlin and Evan: But Mostly Carlin!

    in Bringing Up Bates

    · Edited by BitterApple

    I just watched Carlin's reels and that soup was a crime. You could see the greasy layer sitting on top because Carlin didn't drain the fat from the ground beef, and I can't believe she doesn't know to rinse the beans. You never add them straight from the can. 🤮🤮🤮

    It's funny how she and Josie go tit-for-tat on Instagram. I know they both follow the Basic Bitch social media playbook, but they're like clockwork. If one goes to the pumpkin patch, the other goes to the pumpkin patch. Josie posts a latte, Carlin posts a latte. Soup, fancy grills, Christmas tree farms, movie nights, making memories, "wouldn't trade this for the world," it never ends....

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    Zach and Whitney: The Constable and the Carhop

    in Bringing Up Bates

    Zach is funny and affable, I agree he'll excell in any type of sales gig. I think it's great that he's planning for a post-BSB future, although I'm a little surprised he isn't trying to get another government job. The benefits and pension are really good with most city and state agencies. For whatever reason, he seems done with law enforcement. 

    I'm looking forward to seeing the YouTube. Zach's food always looks amazing and I love cooking content. 

    I'm curious about BSB, though. Is it doing so well Z&W can hand the reigns to the manager and simply collect a check, or is the writing on the wall? It seems like they did a half dozen cash and carries over the summer but the inventory pile never diminished. I agree this needs to be a wakeup call for the Stewarts. They can't live off social media forever and there's no Daddy (Warbucks) Clark to subsidize their lifestyle. They need to do what the Websters and Balkas are doing, where the husband has a solid 9-5 and the wife's Influencing is icing on the cake. 

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