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We can agree to disagree. I didn't have a problem with her at all. If the son's ex didn't want to be responsible for repaying the loan, she shouldn't have guaranteed it.

Unpopular opinion here, but I'm okay with mom suing the girlfriend instead of her son. She loaned the money on the promise that the girlfriend would make sure she was reimbursed. Since girlfriend was the only one working, it's reasonable from mom to assume she'd get paid back. I am also fine with her doing tough love. That her son is a deadbeat is not indicative of her parenting skills, no matter how much MM wishes it were. My parents raised five kids. Four of us are responsible, and one is not. They raised us all the same. I'm also okay with mom moving off to Florida and leaving all that drama and BS behind. I did the same, if you substitute AZ for FL.

I'm flying back east for my sister's wedding next week. My mom has been there helping her get things together. My sister texted me to tell me how negative my mom is being. I know my sister only ever paints herself in the best light, so I call my mom. Long story short, my sister and her betrothed received an eviction notice. Meanwhile they ordered a limo to take them to the wedding that's so close to their house they could walk to it. Furthermore, they asked my mom to stay afterward for another week and watch their kids so they can go on a honeymoon. She told my mom she can't afford rent because of the wedding. What the actual fuck? Their kids have designer everything. They have big tvs everywhere and a $200 monthly cable bill. I know these things because they asked my mom for help. Instead, she gave them a lecture about their stupidity and told them if they can't afford rent they don't need to have a wedding. like to refer to my sister as a future tv court litigant. And also one of the many reasons I live thousands of miles away. I'm only going for the LOLs. My point is that some folks have horrible priorities. Like MM said, this dude has all this shit and is practically homeless. Me, I'd rather live in a nice house I own and take pride in without the constant threat of being on the streets. If that means no new electronics, so be it. Color me weird.

I'm sorry to see Tucker go but okay with Phil. Anyone who wagers that badly on FJ shouldn't be permitted to win, Becca. I got Adam and Eve and annihilation. FJ was an instaget for me.

I'm not there, but according to the Jeopardy website, it airs at 7:30 pm on ABC.

That last scene gave me flashbacks. I had a car just like Kim's, and four days after I got it a deer jumped right in front of me. Everything stopped, and I must have blacked out for a millisecond. The next thing I remember is the airbags deploying. The dust from them made it look like my car was on fire. According to witnesses, I flipped three full rotations. My only injury was a cut from a flying compact disc. As for the episode, I'm loving getting back stories of these BB characters. It was nice to see a fairly normal Lydia.

Same. I am enjoying the show and don't mind anything about it, except I wish they'd show all the performers. I guess I'll watch on YouTube.

You'll totally run it if you're a fan and probably be disappointed they weren't more challenging.

Thanks for the insight. So what do you think the response should have been? Pill dispenser?

Not every bird owner is crazy, but every crazy person I know owns a bird. I mean that lovingly, by the way. I know three bird owners. I love them all, but they're all batshit crazy. I have no idea why that is... These plaintiffs should never have allowed these kooks anywhere near a courtroom, even a TV one. Back to the insurance issue from the other day, that guy is full of bad decisions. His insurance is high because he has a history of being caught street racing. I don't know how they penalize that in NY, but here in AZ it's a big fine and a misdemeanor the first time, a felony the second. We've had so many innocent people killed by idiot street racers. Our streets are quite broad and have fairly high limits (for inside city limits.) It's a recipe for disaster. He pays more for insurance in a month than I do for a year of full coverage on both my vehicles. I guess he can afford it; his business is doing well enough for him to have a Lexus and whatever his other car is. I wonder how much he has in savings though.... He seems like a guy that needs expensive things to show how successful he is. I went through a phase like that. At one point, my car payment was $650 a month. I could afford it, but I now wish I hadn't wasted all that money on a freaking car. My commute was only like 10 miles a day, so I was hardly ever in the damn thing. Oh, the trips I could've taken back then... ETA I can't believe I almost forgot the chest hair. I think I threw up a little in my mouth when he came in. Not a good look, dude.

Well, I got to see Jeopardy for the first time since Thursday, so I'd first like to thank Golden State for getting the finals over with. It's been a frustrating week or so of missed episodes and taping random shit on ABC all night in the hopes that they'd air the local dude's episodes at some point. Oy. As for this game, I got FJ fairly quickly based on the clue and then spent the rest of the think music wondering if Nostradamus was a doctor. My gets were: the DD of juncture; pharmacist, although I remember thinking middle guy's answer was okay; Dory; Berlin; and Long Island. I thought Tucker's response of Newman was sufficient, but I had trouble understanding the category and don't exactly remember how the clue was phrased. Dylan (on the end) was making some painful facial expressions. I was hoping he wouldn't win because I didn't want him to be in pain. Also, at the end was he the one who told Alex he didn't know Nostradamus was French? I thought that was fairly common knowledge, although some of you will be along to tell me his being a doctor was common knowledge too... I was surprised I ran the Beatles category. I think for the higher-valued clues they should've gone deeper into their catalog. I'm way more of a Stones fan; I don't really like the Beatles and still got them all correct. Overall, it was an underwhelming game, buoyed by my happiness of having Jeopardy back on in Tucson.

I agree with you and wouldn't have had a problem voting to convict on first degree murder. Whether or not the paint was wet, there were so many other things Cara did that pointed to her guilt. I also agree with you about Ann; I can't imagine being in a relationship with someone who has no qualms about accepting money and gifts from other people. She must have been wicked charming in order to get all those people to support her shopping addiction. I did like seeing a case involving a married gay couple. My people have truly arrived!

The most annoying thing to me about yesterday's episode was that it costs $400 to see a Beyonce concert. As someone who recently paid $350 to see Elton John, it sickens me how the average music lover is being priced out of concerts. And the good seats are always gone before the public gets a shot at them. It's awful. The same thing is happening in sports. Full disclosure: I don't usually pay that much for a concert, but after so many amazing singers died last year I thought it might be my last chance to see my beloved Elton in concert. I'd go to a lot more concerts if they weren't so ridiculously priced. Anyway, she's a fool if she thinks he should pay for the concert because he's a man. You want a man who can do that? Find one who isn't hitting you up for money and taking you to the Olive Garden. BTW, MM, the Olive Garden is awful. Solicit a locally owned Italian joint instead.

The new champ's episode didn't air here in Tucson due to the NBA playoffs. It was scheduled to air instead at 9 pmk but they showed stupid Kimmel instead. I am so irritated. A local guy wins and the local affiliate doesn't air it. As a U of A college of humanities alum, I'm hoping baseketball is finished soon.

There are times when the person hitting someone from behind isn't considered at-fault, but it is rare. Years ago, I hit someone who was driving around at 2 am with no lights on. It was pitch black, and his car was dark. I slammed right into him. He compounded the problem by lying to the cop. He said his lights were on until I smashed into him. Cop checked the guy's car. Lo and behold, light switch was off. He was also intoxicated and got a DUI. Of course he had no insurance. Mine paid out under uninsured motorist property damage to fix my car and subrogated against him. I doubt they ever saw a penny of it. Anyway, the plaintiff in the landlord case seemed to be not all there. He seemed like a nice, respectful guy, just clueless. I'm sure the USPS didn't enjoy that case.

This is my first time seeing Bala. He doesn't bother me at all. I got: stick, Civilian Conservation Corps, Madagascar, spruce (although prune made me laugh,) Elmore Leonard, Balboa Park (which I was surprised they didn't get,) and Amy Grant, who doesn't look like Faith Hill or Shania Twain to me. Some wild guessing made for a bad viewing experience for me. I didn't get Wallenberg but am looking forward to reading about him.

Basketball cost me my episode of jeopardy tonight, so I'm a little ticked off at it, even though I did watch the game. My local affiliate did mange to show Wheel of Fortune, which was no help for me because I don't watch it.

I would never buy a sports car from a 23 year old male. There's no way he didn't already drive it into the ground. I said it yesterday but I'll repeat. Do not buy a car with a light on in its dashboard. Cheese and crackers these people are stupid. I liked the bank note case because it was interesting and educational. The only things I collect are shot glasses, and I never pay more than $5 to $10 for them. I'm glad my hobby is cheap.

Yep. Gabby Giffords was my congresswoman when she was shot in Tucson. She used to be eloquent, and now she sounds like a child. Breaks my heart.

My cousin recently posted a picture on Facebook of her doctorate in theology from some school I've never heard of. Funny, I don't remember her getting a bachelor's or master's degree before that. In fact, I'm not entirely sure she finished high school. She's now referring to herself as "Reverend Doctor." Freaking charlatans. I do think anyone stupid enough to give their money to someone like her deserves to be scammed. As for today's hot messes, the BMW lady got damned lucky her used car salesman was a moron. You could even see him try to walk back his acceptance of the settlement once he realized where MM was going. Too late, buster. You already admitted to offering her $800... before you called your lawyer. Ha! Also, $5K for a 2001 BMW is a total ripoff. I didn't catch the model, but I'm betting it was a 3 series, which new costs about what a well-equipped Camry does. (I'm car shopping for a newish daily driver and recently test-drove a 2014 fully loaded 3 series that was only $22K.) There are good used car deals to be had. I paid $6K for my 8-year-old Nissan Maxima that will run without problems for at least 5 years. Instead she bought a car that is notoriously expensive to fix and... wait for it... it had a light on in the dashboard. Do not EVER buy a car that has a light on in the dashboard! I only wish MM had asked how many miles were on it. I bet it's over 200,000. Idiot. I share in MM's disbelief about Section 8 refusing to pay a $20 increase and instead deciding to move the tenant in the landlord/tenant case. It's government efficiency at its best, folks.

I'll take contestants who read the entire category every single freaking time for $200 please. Mike almost made me dislike a baseball category, which I didn't think was possible. I got: Gloria Stein, New Orleans, wild oats, Davis Cup, Condi Rice (although the idea of Madeline Albright growing up in Alabama amused me), Tom Sawyer, and Bright Lights, Big City. Also, I never get the who invented the world wide web question correct because I'm always too busy making an Al Gore joke. I didn't get FJ and slapped my forehead when Mike's correct response was revealed. How quickly I've forgotten... And it wasn't even before my time!

Commenting on last Friday's episode, I am saddened that so few people understand the definition of rape. Just because she said he didn't rape her doesn't mean it wasn't rape. And to have the entire town turn on you for having the audacity to report it? I can't even imagine.

May I just say that I'd be totally creeped out by someone upgrading me so I can sit next to them on a plane. It's one thing if it's a friend or a boss or something. But some rando doing that would totally creep me out!

My girlfriend and I were seething at Betsy. How are you going to put yourself out there as a warrior princess or whatever when you are a complete doormat for your man? First of all, I would never trust someone who told me they were in the CIA or Navy Seals, or Special Forces, or any type of position that requires secrecy and discretion. I also don't trust people who go on and on about their military service record. It's almost always BS, and I say that as an Iraq War veteran. Then she catches him lying about his location when he's supposedly rescuing contractors in Afghanistan but really just chilling with his wife in the states and continues to deal with him? Even if you give her a pass on that, she admits to knowing he was married. Now, I'm not one to blame the other woman when they don't know, but she freaking knew. Warrior princess my foot! We have an ongoing case that's sure to put Tucson back on Dateline soon. Here's a link to what's happening: http://tucson.com/news/local/crime/stepfather-facing-murder-charges-in-death-of--year-old/article_37bb9b42-465f-11e7-b08c-b7a8634b7c9c.html I look forward to seeing their take on it and also finding out more information about what happened. This was all over the local news here this week.

I get what you're saying, but I'm okay with the Augusta ruling. Like you said, everyone knew what they were saying, and it wasn't ambiguous. If they're asking for a specific title, I do agree that it should be complete. But the Augusta ruling was fine with me. I said Augusta National because I couldn't remember if it was Country Club or Golf Club. I hate golf, so the fact that I knew the Augusta National part was surprising enough to me! Miles was stressing me the hell out. I'm sure he's a nice guy, but I definitely didn't want him to win. Now there's something I didn't know. I know very little about the Monkees, and I love when this board teaches me something I may need for future reference. Thank you for that. Now if one of you can get me to stop confusing Sinclair Lewis with Upton Sinclair and Monet with Manet I'll really be in business.