S08.E13: Dominic's Story LIVE CHAT

[FormeryHeavyJ]

Wife says 641 for the one in the shower.  

[Concerned]

Trying not to gain the dreaded Quarantine 15.

[Kid]

You know you’re an addict when you choose the substance over a roof over your head.  I think I’m going to pass on this one. Have a good evening all and stay safe!I 

[ams1001]

He'd rather get more food than a hotel room with a shower and a bed.

[7EasyPayments]

1886 calories today, Vanilla Vodka right now.

I hope these guys do well - the CV sichee-a-shun has made me less snarky/bitchy......................

and then I see their drive-thru order..................................

WTF dooooods !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👀 🥪

[Pepper Mostly]

Just now, Donut Bear said:

So they wake, no need for the bathroom, no brushing teeth, no changing clothes or washing, just biscuits and griddle cakes and milk shakes.

Priorities. And he just said that putting aside money to go to a hotel is a wrench since they can't spend it on food. Jesus. 

[aliya]

2 questions - 1) where are they and 2) what are all the splotches? I notice a lot of obesees have them. They're brownish and don't look like an active rash or infection.

[Snarkastikate]

2 minutes ago, LookABird said:

How does he afford all that food?

Hmmm.  Cutting back on that food a little and I think they could afford to live in one of those cheap-ass hotels forever.    

[Chicklet]

Oh really cameraperson did we need to see that butt in the front of his pants in the shot?

I'm trying to puzzle that out (looking sideways)

[Suzywriter]

Hey Pounders! This is runner up for the most horrifying living conditions. Jeanne is still the winner. 

[Donut Bear]

I missed something.  Where is he showering?

[Pepper Mostly]

Pool? I think he's at least 675.

[LizzyB]

3 minutes ago, Twopper said:

How y'all doin'?   My eatin' habit is PF Chang's sweet and sour shrimp over rice.  Probably caramel ice cream for dessert.    Lunch was  campstew(Aka brunswick stew) that was delivered by a family friend from his catering service despite my being out of his delivery range.  It is the best ever and I think ate a whole pint along with nearly a sleeve of saltines and a Mexican coke.  Dr Now would be horrified, but at this point I don't care. 

I had never heard of Brunswick stew until I heard this podcast episode--I love this podcast; you or your friend might like the ep: https://omny.fm/shows/your-last-meal-with-rachel-belle/author-augusten-burroughs-brunswick-stew

[FormeryHeavyJ]

Ok I am going to hell but I am flashing to Planes Trains & Automobiles where John Candy takes all the towels and Steve Martin is drying himself with Candy's boxers.

[Guest]

Just now, Donut Bear said:

I missed something.  Where is he showering?

They got a motel room for the night.

[Pepper Mostly]

Well, all I can say is I pity the poor housekeeper who has to clean that room. 

[Snarkastikate]

1 minute ago, aliya said:

2 questions - 1) where are they and 2) what are all the splotches? I notice a lot of obesees have them. They're brownish and don't look like an active rash or infection.

Fresno.  And the recent patients have been plenty splotchy too.  Circulation? 

[LizzyB]

A Tom Brady fan!  #12!  What a cute kid he was.

[Caoimhe]

1 minute ago, Concerned said:

Trying not to gain the dreaded Quarantine 15.

Yeah, I shouldn’t have eaten at all today but at least I weighed and measured and counted what I did have.  Still the scale won’t be good in the morning.

[MissLam]

Just a few minutes in and I'm already depressed. Homeless? Rather buy food than the hotel/shower? This isn't gonna be an easily watched episode. I can feel it.

[ShoePrincess]

Good evening, Pounders!

I expect this to be a sad one. Weight is only one of Dominic’s many problems.

My eating habit has been healthy today. My accompaniment for the show is a bit of my favorite Scotch.

Let the snark and 600# bingo begin.

 

[mmecorday]

Let this be a lesson to you: if you are ever pictured in front of a Christmas tree, you will end up on an ID Channel show or this one.

[ams1001]

100 pounds at 9 years old...but "nothing crazy"

[Callaphera]

My face since this episode started:

[Pepper Mostly]

Divorced parents. OK, there's another bingo square.

[Hellga]

6 minutes ago, mmecorday said:

Hi everybody! Since we last chatted, I got laid off from my job of 15 years at the local newspaper. I am doing OK for now. 

So sorry... hope you will get it back, or land something better, after this epidemic subsides...

4 minutes ago, Pepper Mostly said:

 I'm working from home and my back is killing me from sitting so much. Though I don't miss my commute! 

Same here!  I try to take walks, and I ordered a foam roll for my back.  I also have a shiatsu seat cushion, that helps... and of course the exercises my PT gave me years ago...

2 minutes ago, ShortyMac said:

He would rather have tons of garbage food than a bed and a shower. Wow.

Addiction as it is...

[Squee Bastard]

7 minutes ago, mmecorday said:

Hi everybody! Since we last chatted, I got laid off from my job of 15 years at the local newspaper. I am doing OK for now. My eating habit today was a thin crust pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms and black olives and a side of cheesy bread with marinara dipping sauce.

I'm so sorry. ((( hugs )))

[Concerned]

4 minutes ago, umgoblue said:

Let me get this straight (because I don’t want to lie on them):

Six bacon, egg and cheese biscuits; six hash browns; two triple griddles; three big breakfusses; one large chocolate shake with whipped cream (McDonald’s has whipped cream? Who knew?)…then he glances over to his brother as if to say…

What do you want?!?!? 

Hahahahahahahaha

ETA: Is his brother lactose intolerant?  He doesn’t like shakes?

They order so much because the producer is picking up the tab and told them to order whatever they want so show gets video of them as ridiculous gluttons.

[Armchair Critic]

5 minutes ago, Callaphera said:

Well, we know why they have to live in the van: their fast food breakfast order takes up all of their money.

He mentioned food stamps. He could buy a gallon of milk, a dozen eggs, a loaf of bread, and a box of waffles for less money than they spent on McDonalds.

[7EasyPayments]

1 minute ago, FormeryHeavyJ said:

Wife says 641 for the one in the shower.  

At 6 years old? Yeah.

Now? Nah!

[LizzyB]

OOOO...Dad's in HOUSTON!  This could get good...

[DC Gal in VA]

Oh boy Pounders, do we have a two-fer tonight? Hey y'all are! Damn, super morbidly obese AND homeless. I really need cheering up with everything thing going on, so maybe this ain't the best episode.😕

[ShortyMac]

Molested...

[Chicklet]

Ok there's the abuse.

[Callaphera]

Just now, Concerned said:

They order so much because the producer is picking up the tab and told them to order whatever they want so show gets video of them as ridiculous gluttons.

OH is this some tea about the show that I've never heard before and am probably the last to know?

[Suzywriter]

Their mother was gorgeous!

 

[CrazyInAlabama]

Another abuse victim.    

This is so sad, but he was always huge, even as a toddler.  

 

[Snarkastikate]

Why can't the healthier brother get a damn job?  

[Caoimhe]

Just now, Armchair Critic said:

He mentioned food stamps. He could buy a gallon of milk, a dozen eggs, a loaf of bread, and a box of waffles for less money than they spent on McDonalds.

Only he has nowhere to cook it (if he even knows how).

[FormeryHeavyJ]

300 lbs at 14 is child abuse

[Callaphera]

1 minute ago, Armchair Critic said:

He mentioned food stamps. He could buy a gallon of milk, a dozen eggs, a loaf of bread, and a box of waffles for less money than they spent on McDonalds.

Sure but I don't know if you can reliably cook an egg on the engine of a mini-van, though. I mean, I'm a fan of over easy eggs so I would be all right but still. 

[babyhouseman]

It's a shame how many people on this show get abused by the babysitter. 

[aliya]

6 minutes ago, umgoblue said:

Let me get this straight (because I don’t want to lie on them):

Six bacon, egg and cheese biscuits; six hash browns; two triple griddles; three big breakfusses; one large chocolate shake with whipped cream (McDonald’s has whipped cream? Who knew?)…then he glances over to his brother as if to say…

What do you want?!?!? 

Hahahahahahahaha

ETA: Is his brother lactose intolerant?  He doesn’t like shakes?

Jeez. I haven't eaten. All of a sudden I want some chaffles, veggie sausage, apple sauce, a baked potato, and a homemade almond milkshake (lactose issues). I may have to watch from downstairs while I'm in the kitchen. 😏

[LizzyB]

5 minutes ago, aliya said:

2 questions - 1) where are they and 2) what are all the splotches? I notice a lot of obesees have them. They're brownish and don't look like an active rash or infection.

Fresno...and I have no idea!

[Pepper Mostly]

"By the time I was 14 I weighed 300 pounds". Getting close! I just need a "journey" or "I'm in so much pain" and I'll have Bingo!

[ShoePrincess]

9 minutes ago, umgoblue said:

Shower once every week or two?!?!  Oh hellz naw!  From that first scene, I thought that I could smell them through the television and he just confirmed it.

Very thankful that Smell-O- Vision is not a real thing.

Edited March 26, 2020 by ShoePrincess

[OoogleEyes]

"Charismatic"

Uh huh..

[Callaphera]

The butt-in-the-front from the talking... three quarter body shots are killing me. 

[umgoblue]

2 minutes ago, Armchair Critic said:

He mentioned food stamps. He could buy a gallon of milk, a dozen eggs, a loaf of bread, and a box of waffles for less money than they spent on McDonalds.

Does McD take food stamps now?  So many things I don't know about since I don't eat there...

[Donut Bear]

What’s with the brother, why can’t he work?