S08.E13: Dominic's Story LIVE CHAT

[mmecorday]

I know how you feel, dude. My mom was the most important person to me, too.

[Donut Bear]

I see a letter writing marathon coming on

[OoogleEyes]

How old is this guy?

[Wanda]

I do believe the show has reached its bottom just as the world is crashing down. The circle of life.

[peaceknit]

If Mom had diabetes, he and bro probably do too.

[Pepper Mostly]

Omigod the brother splayed across the bed like a beached whale. 

[Armchair Critic]

2 minutes ago, umgoblue said:

Does McD take food stamps now?

No you can't use food stamps on fast food. That's why when he said he had food stamps I thought he would be better off buying breakfast at the grocery store because it wouldn't cost him anything. But others pointed out where would he cook the food?

Edited March 26, 2020 by Armchair Critic

[Guest]

OH MY GOD. THIS IS TOO SAD! This is not what I need to be watching tonight given all the other horrible sadness in the world going on. 

They should have broadcast a rerun of Penny or something.

[Hellga]

He was 630 pounds four years ago... now that he basically sits and eats all day, he must be around 700-750 now...

Why weren't any of them paying  taxes on the house?   Didn't they know basics like that?  They must have some kind of mental issues...

[Chicklet]

My snark might just get backed up now, can't let it out so much with these two.

[LookABird]

Their story is feeling all too real at this time.

[Callaphera]

Just now, Donut Bear said:

I see a letter writing marathon coming on

Lola is probably currently holding all of her therapy sessions via snail mail right now.

My gynecologist had an appointment over the telephone with me today - at least she has embraced technology unlike Lola. (No, it wasn't a video call.)

[sainte-chapelle]

I am behind but what the fuck they live in his car?!?!??!

[ShortyMac]

The brother gets inconsistent work doing odd jobs, or the like.

[Granny58]

This guy seems to have a massive case of depression that he is treating with food instead of an SSRI.

[Pepper Mostly]

They're so hapless. Their mother died, they're sitting around shoveling down food and watching TV, no one's in charge, no one's paying the bills, their house is foreclosed or sold for taxes. How do they cope at all? 

[Hellga]

1 minute ago, Armchair Critic said:

No you can't use food stamps on fast food. That's why when he said he had food stamps I thought he would be better off buying breakfast at the grocery store because it wouldn't cost him anything. But others pointed out where would he cook the food?

You can still buy milk, yoghurt, bread, jam, fruit and have breakfast like that.  Not the healthiest, but better than fast food, and cheaper, too.

[Callaphera]

2 minutes ago, Wanda said:

I do believe the show has reached its bottom just as the world is crashing down. The circle of life.

IT'S THE WHEEEEEL OF FORTUNE....

[umgoblue]

Btw, I was soo looking forward to time with my Pounders today. Y'all are making this week tolerable. 🙂

[mmecorday]

Let's hope they're able to find housing in Houston! I like these guys.

[LizzyB]

2 minutes ago, Giant Misfit said:

OH MY GOD. THIS IS TOO SAD! This is not what I need to be watching tonight given all the other horrible sadness in the world going on. 

They should have broadcast a rerun of Penny or something.

I feel everyone's sadness.  I'm hoping that this will turn out well.  We are overdue for a good ending.

[peaceknit]

Just now, mmecorday said:

Let's hope they're able to find housing in Houston! I like these guys.

They're probably eligible for Section 8.

[Chicklet]

I'm a heartless wench, as some of my family tell me, but I can't do this one tonight, see you guys next week!

[sagittarius sue]

13 minutes ago, umgoblue said:

For what they spend on food, they could actually have a date with a hotel and shower more often.  It is sad that they won’t/can’t make the sacrifice.  Perhaps they can no longer smell each other or themselves

Dominic mentioned sacrificing a meal or two in order to stay n a hotel. 😞

[CrazyInAlabama]

I hope that Dominic, and his brother are as successful as Lonnie, and John.   This is so sad, it better have a happy ending. 

[fonfereksglen]

1 minute ago, Hellga said:

He was 630 pounds four years ago... now that he basically sits and eats all day, he must be around 700-750 now...

Why weren't any of them paying  taxes on the house?   Didn't they know basics like that?  They must have some kind of mental issues...

The other family members were squatters until unpaid property taxes and utilities caught up.  Happens all too often.

[Armchair Critic]

1 minute ago, Hellga said:

You can still buy milk, yoghurt, bread, jam, fruit and have breakfast like that.  Not the healthiest, but better than fast food, and cheaper, too.

It's like when they go on the road and claim they had to stop at fast food places because they had nowhere else to eat. 🙄 They don't look for better options.

[7EasyPayments]

OY ! He's eaten more calories at 18 minutes in the episode than I've had in the last 3 weeks.

[sainte-chapelle]

This is exciting, besides work video chats and the hubby I haven't socialized all week!

[Snarkastikate]

I lost my dad young too and I was devastated and yet went back to work and kept going on.  These guys seen to lack the ability to cope with normal life issues.  Or paying taxes on their house.  Or holding down a job.  Dominic's problems go oh so much deeper than simply getting surgery.  And I don't think Lola is going to make much headway here either.  This is a job for Dr Paradise at the very least LOL.   

Edited March 26, 2020 by Snarkastikate

[LizzyB]

2 minutes ago, Pepper Mostly said:

They're so hapless. Their mother died, they're sitting around shoveling down food and watching TV, no one's in charge, no one's paying the bills, their house is foreclosed or sold for taxes. How do they cope at all? 

Yep. They need a savior, for sure.  Paging Dr. Now...maybe?  Hoping Dr. Now has the good sense to admit the guy to the hospital.

[mmecorday]

Oh, by the way, my girlfriend has started to refer to this as "fat chat."

[DC Gal in VA]

Whoa, how many of those fast food breakfasts are just for Dominic? What was it, four or five? Damn it man, I know you are a crap food addict but you are literally eating the both of you out of house and home! Bet he would chop his brother's hand off if he dared reached for just one pancake!😁

[peaceknit]

1 minute ago, Snarkastikate said:

I lost my dad young too and I was devastated and yet went back to work and kept going on.  These guys seen to lack the ability to cope with normal life issues.  Or paying taxes on they're house.  Or holding down a job.  Dominic's problems go oh so much deeper than simply getting surgery.  And I don't think Lola is going to make much headway here either.  This is a job for Dr Paradise at the very least LOL.   

Dr. Paradise is on Twitter now! 

[Caoimhe]

Just now, Snarkastikate said:

I lost my dad young too and I was devastated and yet went back to work and kept going on.  These guys seen to lack the ability to cope with normal life issues.  Or paying taxes on they're house.  Or holding down a job.  Dominic's problems go oh so much deeper than simply getting surgery.  And I don't think Lola is going to make much headway here either.  This is a job for Dr Paradise at the very least LOL.   

Yeah I don’t see much chance for success here.   

[ShoePrincess]

Dominic, please pull your shirt down, pants up, or both. The frontal butt crack will give me nightmares. That and those enormous, downward hanging moobs.

 

[Granny58]

Please God, don't let there be a little dog in there.

[Callaphera]

Just now, Armchair Critic said:

It's like when they go on the road and claim they had to stop at fast food places because they had nowhere else to eat. 🙄 They don't look for better options.

If the episode was being filmed right now, it would be the truth for once. 

Well, I guess you can have the UberEats guy bring you a pizza and back away slowly with his hands in the air to show that he's not touching it and you're hoping the cops aren't driving by because it looks like a hold-up situation. Not that I know anything about that or anything (bless our new contactless delivery overlords). 

[Dianaofthehunt]

Call me callous (please!) but from what little I saw of this episode, there’s too much choked-up semi-sobbing. That’s a form of incontinence, in my book.

Back to Chris Hayes.

[Gbb]

Hi Pounders! Sliding in late tonight. I hope this is going to be a fun “living in a van down by the river” train wreck. We could all use the distraction. I fear it’s going to be sad and depressing though. That’s ok. My eating habit tonight includes fresh-baked buttermilk biscuits, thick applewood smoked bacon, and eggs. Dr Now can tut at me about it not being good sichuashun all he wants. I’m stress eating. Now I need a little something sweet. 

How are you all doing?

Edited March 26, 2020 by Gbb

[88Keys]

What up, Pounders?!  Tonight my eating habit was grilled chicken, broccoli, and some carb-heavy tater tots.  Mmmm.

This is going to be a sad one, isn't it?  I'll guess 698 on the weight.

[Wanda]

7 minutes ago, Giant Misfit said:

OH MY GOD. THIS IS TOO SAD! This is not what I need to be watching tonight given all the other horrible sadness in the world going on. 

They should have broadcast a rerun of Penny or something.

TLC reran James K today for a feel good show

[Hellga]

1 minute ago, DC Gal in VA said:

Whoa, how many of those fast food breakfasts are just for Dominic? What was it, four or five? 

More like seven or eight!

[Leilani]

12 minutes ago, LizzyB said:

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

I hope he has some stationary and pen in the van.

[peaceknit]

Just now, Dianaofthehunt said:

Call me callous (please!) but from what little I saw of this episode, there’s too much choked-up semi-sobbing. That’s a form of incontinence, in my book.

Back to Chris Hayes.

I'm waiting for Rachel.

[sainte-chapelle]

Now hubby just took over the TV, will try to follow along with comments anyway!

[88Keys]

Oh look at them hugging, without fear of virus.

[Callaphera]

Cousin Gina looks like she has her shit together.

Cousin Gina: "I brought you some tooth paste."
Dominic, probably: "...is it edible?"

[Hellga]

Gina, bring them canisters of gasoline, not money!  They will spend money on food and not go!

[LizzyB]

I like this cousin!  "What's the plan?"