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I was actually pretty surprised at Gibson. I don't hate him or anything; seems like a decent kid. But I call a Mini-Guy win (as others have stated). He just wasn't as ... memorable I guess. Not sure what the right word is. Good for all the kids though. Love how they supported each other so much.

Does anyone hate the theme song as much as I do? It just doesn't fit and really grates. Also, I didn't need the phrase "that distinctive slurping" to ever come across my TV. Reminds me of the distinctive slurping that happened on Joe Millionaire about a million years ago. I watch a lot of terrible TV.

Emily's sweater was so very much like many of the sweaters and ponchos that were for sale at Children's Place about 7-8 years ago. I know because I dressed my daughter in many of the same type sweaters and I actually really liked it even if it was outdated. Even the colors were the same. I didn't like the bottom as much, but I thought not-quite-a-peace-sign jumpsuit was much worse. But the right designer went home. That was seriously so terrible. I can't picture any girl over the age of 2 being okay in that mess.

Came to post just how annoying "thirsty" is. Was Kristen the one that brought that term in because listening to that word is NOT my Utopia. The whole thing seems like a crazy, sad summer camp. I mean everyone crying around the fire because you kind of feel obligated to share how much you love everyone; then the little hissy fits over where to sleep (did Bella just want that spot because it was close to Josh) and then the "wild and crazy" drag party. I don't blame any of them for not taking it seriously. They have a lot more interaction and communication to the real world than I expected. And I think it is funny how the narrator keeps saying "they'll have to live with this person for the next year", when people are leaving right and left. I say two weeks tops.

I agree with so much that has been said already so I will try not to repeat too much. One thing that I thought looked so ridiculous over and over was the spider (girls except for Will) coming out of that web. The web looks like one of the playground toys at my son's school...only his are blue and yellow. It looked so cheap and silly. And I didn't really think any of the guys looked that good once they'd been bitten and were supposed to be dead. Idk. It looked super, super fake. Regarding being sexy. I agree that you just do what Tyra says no matter how stupid you feel. And I also agree you can be sexy without having had sex. But I am disappointed that Tyra pushed this so much when she's gotten on contestant after contestant each season for being too sexy. And she has also crowned winners who might not be considered traditional sexy (Anne, Jaslene...just two off the top of my head). With all of Tyra's PSAs and things she wants to be progressive about, it seems like Denzel's, Keith's etc comments should really bother her and the image she should be wanting to put forward.

I am honestly glad that Dave decided to leave. As stated in previous posts, he was NOT the right candidate for this type of situation and producer manipulated environment. They made it a big deal saying he prepared SIX MONTHS for this experience. I'm sorry, but after living the prison life, six months doesn't prepare you for this kind of nightmare. It was apparent he wasn't going to be able to handle the society pretty much from the beginning and to throw him in there for drama was such an irresponsible move. I believe everyone has the right to redemption, forgiveness and a full life after paying their dues, or whatever, but this isn't the place to start. I would have been scared to live with him. I also hated the "bring him back to baptize". And again...production. But it all felt so gross and almost a mockery of people that really do hold ceremonies like baptism as sacred. Everyone finds some kind of Jesus/high power/etc in prison and maybe this was the same. But Dave didn't last much more than a week. His baptism in the pond is not going to mean much if he doesn't get some real direction and help.

I know this is way late to this episode, but I am binge watching a few tonight. I just have to say that at about 35:00 Joe looks so ridiculous sucking on that lollipop. I rewound it a couple of times.

I am so confused with this season, and I do admit I only watched part of last season because the new format was so awful. But it just seems like production/Tyra just wants everyone to hook up. There are a billion other shows about that...(shame admit that I watched some of Bachelor in Paradise). This just makes no sense to me. That being said, first off, the alcohol usage is crazy. And while I couldn't quite keep track, I can't imagine everyone under 21 is like "naaa, won't drink today". Also, I thought it was interesting that after the big binge party, they were given a full day for the judging. I would have sent them hung over. I hate the "oh you kissed a guy, you are gay" thing. But the guys are sure wanting the girls to kiss (but not be gay). Kari's make-over. Holy cow. Tyra has to hate her. I have no eye for design and she looked seriously rough. The beard....I can't even say. Looks like a bad version of Lebron (and I DO NOT think Lebron is attractive), especially at panel. That shower must have done a number on it. Ugh. Why do I watch? For some reason I like Lenox. And for some reason I like Will. He will be out soon because of body issues and they made him too tall. I cannot believe Adam didn't leave tonight though. That shot was so gross. His legs looked....super tiny in those tiny pants. In general I couldn't figure out the "optical illusion" idea. I kept turning my screen to try to see what was so gravity defying. But when you have people in the background just cruising on normal pavement/skate park whatever, it looked like someone lying down and putting their feet on something.

I am late to the game on this one, but just thought I'd add a couple of things. I work at home as a tech/marketing writer and there are definitely weeks that I work 50+ hours a week. (Of course there are weeks I only work 30, it just depends.) So I didn't think this was that big of a stretch, although I kind of wish they would have hinted at what she did. When I am doing something senseless, I have the TV or a podcast on. As far as the husband needing and not getting help, if you watch Georgianna (spelling?) from the week before, her husband took control and just worked on himself. Cassie's husband could/should have done the same. Yeah, she probably should have ditched him years ago and that is frustrating to watch. But to me, he seemed just content to ride on whatever dollars she was bringing in. The adoption/meet the son thing makes me sick. I had a very hard time with that.

This will probably sound mean because I do feel for Melissa in her situation. That would be awful to go through the husband suicide and then working with her kids to try to understand it all. But i just could NOT connect with her at all. It was hard for me to cheer for her even. I mean, I'm happy she lost the weight and is able to enjoy her life; I'm not trying to take that away from her. I just connected less with her than I have with other contestants. And it could have a lot to do with that first little bit where she wanted to leave Day 1 and everything seemed to be for attention (not just with her, but Chris and Heidi too). I couldn't get back into after that.

Especially the Provo/Orem area. With such a high profile case, that area would have been difficult to live in. But it sounds like everyone rallied around him so much and supported him so much. He probably felt the "family" vibe and didn't want to lose that. And now he has the chance to give back to the community that supported him.

What I thought was odd about the brother is that he didn't ever have an interview or say anything. Don't they often have other family members speak? I kept waiting for him to say something about Bruce, but they never showed him. I really liked Bruce. Yeah he could be a little over-the-top, but that's his persona. He is a coach and it seemed to get his team fired up. What I liked most though was how he seemed sincerely grateful for every little thing that he had the opportunity to do. Sometimes I get frustrated with the lack of gratitude on these shows (biggest loser etc). People forget how lucky they really are for the chance. I hope Bruce keeps it up!

Thanks JJrmt. I honestly couldn't remember him and just thought the look he gave Sam was odd.

I think someone needs to hire Angel and the gang ASAP. Those guys would get things done. One thing (aside from many others) that bothered me through most of the episode was that the H-Vamps attacked the party where there were humans and vamps. And managed to maim and kidnap a bunch of people, even though there were other vamps there to help fight them off. And then the townspeople (that mayor candidate guy and company) think that they can go out (still at NIGHT) with just two guns and two stakes, AS HUMANS, and somehow surprise attack the H-Vamps? This makes no sense to me. The H-Vamps would have heard them coming and just taken them prisoner or sucked them dry. It seemed like the most ridiculous plan ever. I know they probably felt a time-crunch to save the kidnap victims, but still. Suicide mission. If Tara really met the true death, that was big mishap on the writers' to not at least have Pam flinch. I say Tara is still around. Just like Eric has to be. Pam would feel if he weren't. Did anyone notice the creepy look the vampire that took Sam home was giving? I thought something was up there for sure. But since Sam showed up at the church the next day, I guess it was nothing. I think Sookie should not have been at all surprised with the thoughts she heard in the church. I mean she had just barely, the night before, come from the bar, hearing the exact same things. Did she think people would just forget? I get she wants to help, but she needs to practice that "blocking" of thoughts or something if it is going to break her down. Worried about the end of the season, but most series don't end all that well. End of the world would probably work for me.

I know this is in the minority of opinions, but Rochelle kind of drives me crazy. I mean I get so tired of the "I just want to validated! I know I'm a good cook! I'm not used to this environment." I think she is actually a really good cook. But it seems to me if she is a caterer, she might be used to developing menus? And her crab cake was WAY over cooked. I know most people have major meltdowns and she didn't have hers during dinner service, so I know a lot of it was editing, but still didn't make me happy to see her on the screen. That said, she did awesome in the dinner service. Do the chefs change what they are in charge of before dinner service? Wondering why Richard was on crab cakes? I can't deal with Kashia. I feel like she is a bully. Loved the shots of Melanie's cleavage in the opening bits with Anton. Like something MIGHT happen. Geez, talk about editing and camera positioning. Don't like Anton at all. I think he is super sexist, but I wish I liked scallops because his looked good.