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Thank you, chocolatine, for the point about mathematics! No "vernacular" allowed! No "That there four-sided thing is called a 'triangle' where I growed up." I'm looking forward to the HTVs (can I make that happen? :-P) for the humor potential.

Once upon a time I taught English, from "Beowulf" to the Harlem Renaissance and points between. I'm no stuffy pedant, but I ain't gonna play: There actually is a structure to our mongrel language. And even though my beloved mother would say, "I seen," she was nonetheless incorrect in a nails-on-blackboard way. There is regional dialect (often, IMO, simply a matter of pronunciation rather than structure or phrasing); there is cultural patois; there is vernacular; and there is Standard English, aka, school lessons that we all hated. It's good to know the Standard. Even Picasso began by mastering tradition.

Retired teacher of British Lit here. I love this show! The colors! The scenery! Earthy dialogue! Teeming streets! Unruly crowds! Struggling thespians! Thieving urchins! Christopher Marlowe! Where was I? Heehee. Even the tortures in this time of religious turmoil (I recently read that, rather than her half-sister Mary, Elizabeth should have the appellation "Bloody") have been depicted impressively. Go, Will! Bedazzle me!

dirtypop90, Are those lawyers' "uneducated" wives otherwise known as "Trophy Second Wives"? (Channeling Betty Broderick here, heh.) Rachel's social milieu is "athletes and rappers" (I presume that means mega-bucks and mega-partying)? In that case, I don't see her marrying any of these bachelors. ETA this PSA: I highly recommend the new TNT show "Will." :-)

CH = Confoederatio Helvetica, Latin name for Switzerland. When Peter told the teary break-up tale, I figured "Not F1." I'm guessing. I can see a real future only with Eric, but I don't imagine Rachel will be thrilled with the Home Town Visit (HTV). But then, Dean's Dad? (Cue "Twilight Zone" theme.) I actually don't think Rachel is any great beauty. Or wit.

'Bye! I'm on my way to cooksdelight's Clambake! #thangyouthangyouvermuch

Kentuckians apparently count every single inlet and cove.... http://www.kentuckytourism.com/explore/regions/southern_lakes.aspx I don't know; I just got a "We're all done here" vibe off tonight's episode. Lackluster challenges, presentations, and judging. Potato, Potahto. Boring even to Matthew. Anyone remember Guy "Fee-yetti" Fieri's Tater Tot Casserole? Good times. Here, add some treacly Iced Tea to your outdoorsy concoction. Because.....? Tiffani should probably not have a food show. Like I shouldn't work in a potato-chip factory. J/S.

Just want to say before reading the thread: I watched the entire episode and saw no "Unfiltered" afterwards.

Not so with Tivo, Racj82. I always watch MAFS the next day, and have never seen "Unfiltered." This episode ends with Sheila's saying, "I'm done." Then "Next time,....." previews. Anyway, so yes, humbleopinion, even Ashley. I think she and we might be surprised if Anthony eventually "tells all" as he opts for divorce.

Are people watching and posting about TWO shows? What is this "Unfiltered"? I didn't see half of what's been posted about here! I'm officially annoyed with all three wives. Go back to your losing dating attempts.

I live there! At the 32-minute mark is a street sign that says "W. Market St/Main St." This is THE photo op of Historic Downtown Bethlehem, PA. I've taken many a photo of those street lamps! Marcus now has come to this area several times: Coopersburg (miniature bats); a warehouse in Bethlehem (the episode with the surprise flight); and now back to Bethlehem, with the Precise Graphix Co. in Allentown. Yay for the Lehigh Valley! In fact, through the magic of Google, I can say that the townhouse Marcus took the Overtone guys to is 4314 (self-edited), Bethlehem, very close to me! Maybe I'll check it out! :-) I can post a Zillow link if it's cricket, but I don't want to break board rules.

FINALLY, she killed Kenny! Dang, I could not STAND his stupid, aggressive, constant, meaningless blather! He CANNOT be the next Bachelor!

1. Americans are not "always making up words." However, one might get this opinion by watching AMERICAN TELEVISION. 2. AS AN ONLY CHILD, I'd like to say: Stereotyping is the Devil's work, kids. I want my way all the time because I'm a Scorpio. :-P

mlp, Suzanne could have said the Gods of Mt. Olympus ate baklava! (Speaking of which, did she pour any honey syrup on hers? I didn't see it.) Overall, though, I thought the "terrain" conceit for these particular segments of a dinner was ill-conceived. Blond Gator, I'm making that drink soon! I'm in PA, but we have mangoes!

Blissfool, What school district is open on Labor Day, a federal holiday?

Thank the Food gods that Ninny is gone. She exuded stupid, like maybe she inhaled too much rocket fuel fumes. Add me to the "Rusty the Loud Buffoon thought he'd be cute with any old attempt at 'Good Day'" column. And I'll raise you a "But he's shrewd" in that I think he knew full well what he was doing to his "teammates" with his filibustering the remaining time.

Cody is all about chores and role-playing. But there's no "there" there. No romantic feelings emanate from him, or from Danielle, for that matter. No light in their eyes. When, in the previous episode, she was leaving for a night on the town and Cody couldn't be bothered to look up from the couch, let alone GET up, and give Danielle a compliment, hug, or kiss, well, that's total indifference right there. He had his shoes on the couch also, like a poorly-brought-up child. I cannot give credence to the claim of Cody the Former Daily Sex Machine. Whence all those farm girls?

I don't find Cody attractive, with his adolescent voice and tragic stubble. He keeps speaking of marriage and being a husband in very weird distancing language, like the concept is foreign to him. I can't see Danielle's choosing to stay with Cody. Anthony is getting fat; his arms tell the tale. Sis is trying to wreck things. Nate, be cool. BFF is not a threat, IYKWIM. But your mother? PITA who needs to be read the Biblical Riot Act, aka Genesis 2:24---"Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." (KJV)

Chiming in all this time later to say: Thank you for the "2001: A Space Odyssey" allusion as the review title! Love, HAL.

cook's delight, How about: "When you're going to the beach, grab something HANDY!" :-) Yep, also not crazy about "Sil O Ett." Daughter got the brains and drive in that family.

Just watched this episode, and I'm shocked at my own reactions. I'm liking Nate the best! By changing her name, Sheila made the perfect gesture of commitment, moreso than even the marriage, with him. Also, she seems genuinely kind with Lil Bro. I think Nate is starting to believe Sheila IS his "Queen"! Anthony is becoming boring and bland, and maybe even remote from Ashley. What emotional stuff doesn't he dare unload on her? But Cody? OY! I am SO OVER him and his "I'm just trying to be a good husband and do what a good husband does like dust and shop for groceries and be a good husband to "D" and good husband good husband....." It isn't a CAREER you STUDY for, Cody! But Danielle is JUST AS DOPEY, thinking being a "leader" and a "real man" is being able to use a drill or wash her mutts! Plus, she was looking her age and then some to me this episode.

Cody. Two words: "Madonna. Whore." Freud, not Ciccone. Sheila. OMG, I really do not like this story-line. Will we next see her knees-up in the gyno's office?! And "chocolate"? At least "Brown Sugar" was a great song. Ashley. Don't let ANY other woman--Rachel; your sister---mess up what you have with your Anthony!

Was bummed that I missed it and forgot to TIVO. Until I read this thread! There is no Spoiler. I just can't figure out how to delete the Spoiler box!

Opinions on the physical appearances of A&A: Ah, the story of "The Enchanted Cottage"! "'The Enchanted Cottage' is a movie with its heart in the right place. Anyone who has ever been in love can relate to the sensation that one's partner becomes more beautiful as one's love deepens. 'The Enchanted Cottage' illustrates this phenomenon to full and lovely effect, with its allegorical yet delicate story of the power of love to physically transform a couple." http://www.tcm.com/this-month/article/62531|0/The-Enchanted-Cottage.html

"How about those Mets" is a cliche'! Nothing to do with the city on MAFS! https://www.forbes.com/forbes-life-magazine/2004/0329/043.html