S08.E20: One-ton Family LIVE CHAT

[Guest]

Wow, the enthusiasm factor in this narration is off the charts.

[Pepper Mostly]

I bet she's really looking forward to tucking in to that birthday cake. 

[mmecorday]

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"Does that mean I'm getting [surgery]?"

No, they prepped you just to send you home.

Hey, it happened to Gina.

[ams1001]

3 minutes ago, Giant Misfit said:

TLC has a requirement that all Poundticipants be seated for 85% of the show. 

It's what makes it so RIVETING.

Because they're riveted to the couch?

[Pepper Mostly]

Just now, Giant Misfit said:

Wow, the enthusiasm factor in this narration is off the charts.

I am on the edge of my seat. 

[PrincessPurrsALot]

When Clarence mentioned his erection, I thought it still doesn't matter if he's sporting wood all the time.  It's not going to extend past his gut until he drops at least another 150.  That is unless there's something really special about Clarence.

[Concerned]

Wonder what ancestors who crossed oceans or overcame slavery in the hopes of providing a better life for their children would think of how these people turned out.

[Caoimhe]

My mother used to make split pea and ham soup regularly and froze half of it.  I’m the only one who likes it in my house, but it never survives long enough to freeze.  For me it’s a binge-worthy food which is why I don’t have the split peas in the house very often.

[Suzywriter]

The surgery team is more cheerful than the poundticipants.

[babyhouseman]

Is Ro having a birthday? She hasn't mentioned it.

[Twopper]

10 minutes ago, DC Gal in VA said:

Whoa, I just tuned back during a commercial break. Did I just hear Clarence say he almost got an erection!?😮 Can't decide if I want you all to tell me if that's true or not, tee hee!😁

Drat, I was putting up the Milano cookies, and I missed that remark, but I am sure it will provide some good snark.

[Suzywriter]

2 minutes ago, PrincessPurrsALot said:

When Clarence mentioned his erection, I thought it still doesn't matter if he's sporting wood all the time.  It's not going to extend past his gut until he drops at least another 150.  That is unless there's something really special about Clarence.

That is a truly scary thought.

[aliya]

I wish that chick (I can't worry about any of their names) would smile and be grateful for getting the surgery. I assume she cares, but she just isn't showing it.

I've gone in with makeup and all, but that's some hair for the hospital. I like a simpler look, but I give her props nonetheless.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, PrincessPurrsALot said:

When Clarence mentioned his erection, I thought it still doesn't matter if he's sporting wood all the time.  It's not going to extend past his gut until he drops at least another 150.  That is unless there's something really special about Clarence.

[Scratches19]

I really hope they do an ENTIRE season in more of the cinema verite mode. I think it could be compelling. NO voiceover, just real time audio of what’s happening and what’s actually said in the moment. This format is getting wayyyy too tired now. 

Edited May 21, 2020 by Scratches19

[mmecorday]

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Is Ro having a birthday? She hasn't mentioned it.

Does she also have an illness or a gambling addiction?

[DC Gal in VA]

Awww shit my favorite, The Frog (I think it's Lil Bow Wow), is gone but I had already guessed that the winner would be Night Angel (Candy Burris?). We'll see............

Back to this show, from all of your notes, this episode is firing on all cylinders! 😊

Edited May 21, 2020 by DC Gal in VA
Typo.

[Chicklet]

32 minutes ago, FormeryHeavyJ said:

I was surprised I didn't land in a pile of dog poop as I hit the ground.  Would have made the entire scene complete.  I was 45 seconds from the finish line of my house.  Tripped over a curb like a moron.

We could be related possibly. I've broken two bones two separate times doing just that. Fun times. Luckily so far I haven't gotten my hip. I'm counting down the days.

[OoogleEyes]

Just now, mmecorday said:

Does she also have an illness or a gambling addiction?

No, but she did think that someone needed their Mama

[Scratches19]

And fire the music coordinator. Let’s kick this thing up a notch and drop the funeral parlor soundtrack. 

[Suzywriter]

22 minutes ago, Giant Misfit said:

"I worked so hard for this." 

Man, if this awful show ever comes back next season, they need to permanently retire that phrase.

It's a standard thought pattern that "I felt bad about not following the diet" translates to "I worked so hard". 

[FormeryHeavyJ]

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We really need Morgan Freeman to do all the voiceovers for this show.

[sainte-chapelle]

3 minutes ago, babyhouseman said:

Is Ro having a birthday? She hasn't mentioned it.

Just like Stef from 90 day didn't mention having an illness

[PrincessPurrsALot]

When Brandie was saying how much they would miss Roshanda if she didn't survive, is it her sparkling personality or her smiling visage?

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, Scratches19 said:

I really hope they do an ENTIRE season in more of the cinema verite mode. I think it could be compelling. NO voiceover, just real time audio of what’s happening and what’s actually said in the moment. This format is getting wayyyy too tired now. 

This is an excellent idea. 

But it's TLC. It'll never happen and, likely, only get worse.

[mk828]

These narrations are just irritating today.. 

[CrazyInAlabama]

Thank heavens!   Hunky transport guys.   I never saw six men run out a patient's door so fast after delivering Roshonda to rehab.    Poor Tim the rehab guy, he's with a lost cause with Roshonda. 

Years ago, I had to student teach, and they only had two songs they played at lunch (it was a student DJ) and one was "Bertha Butt Boogie" and they only played it about the time someone about Roshonda's size walked across the room.    They could play that on this show for soundtrack. 

Edited May 21, 2020 by CrazyInAlabama

[Concerned]

2 minutes ago, Scratches19 said:

And fire the music coordinator. Let’s kick this thing up a notch and drop the funeral parlor soundtrack. 

On You Tube somebody has rescored scenes from this show with a tuba.

Edited May 21, 2020 by Concerned

[babyhouseman]

Just now, Scratches19 said:

And fire the music coordinator. Let’s kick this thing up a notch and drop the funeral parlor soundtrack. 

TLC is too cheap for real music. They should play Short Fat Fanny and I Like Big Butts

[Pepper Mostly]

Oh that's right. Brandi's a rapper. And I'm the queen of Romania.

[Guest]

Oh, hi Hot Rehab Therapist! Thank you for showing up as you are the highlight of the show.

[Scratches19]

1 minute ago, FormeryHeavyJ said:

We really need Morgan Freeman to do all the voiceovers for this show.

Or Patrick Stewart. Lol. 

[Suzywriter]

Helloooooo, Tim!

[katy]

God, she's a miserable bitch..

[umgoblue]

2 minutes ago, PrincessPurrsALot said:

When Clarence mentioned his erection, I thought it still doesn't matter if he's sporting wood all the time.  It's not going to extend past his gut until he drops at least another 150.  That is unless there's something really special about Clarence.

Maybe he just needs better access! 

All of this weight loss means no need for the butt wipe toilet paper handle contraption (which he doesn't seem to need) or for whatever specially made apparatus is required to service yourself when you peter doesn't extend past your incredible girth...

There is no partner involved in this, PPA!!!😂😂

[Kid]

I like Tim!!

[sagittarius sue]

Hooray for Tim, the PT.  Maybe we'll have some life in this show.

[Lillith]

Just now, mk828 said:

These narrations are just irritating today.. 

That's because they all sound like they're being forced to read at gunpoint. 

[Pepper Mostly]

TIM!!!

[aliya]

I'm thinking - many of the obesees say, "I can't make it without my family's support." But if you look at it, they got to be 600 lbs + with their family's support. Maybe they should try being on their own for awhile, or at least with non-family.

[mmecorday]

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Oh that's right. Brandi's a rapper. And I'm the queen of Romania.

Yaaaaaassssss, queen.

[FormeryHeavyJ]

I'm sitting here with my hip & quad throbbing and being all pissed I cannot run....and compared to Roshanda I am my own personal chucklefest.

[Suzywriter]

Lord. Paul and Kreeny.

[Scratches19]

I love this PT Tim. Such a solid dude. Kindness and coolness. Yay Tim. You lighten my mood. 

[sainte-chapelle]

Poor Tim, he seems lovely and she looks miserable 

[babyhouseman]

I'm not the perkiest person, but can't Ro look halfway pleasant?

[7EasyPayments]

3 minutes ago, DC Gal in VA said:

Awww shit my favorite, The Frog (I think it's Lil Bow Wow), is gone but I had already guessed that the winner would be Night Angel (Shelley Burris?). We'll see............

Back to this show, from all of your notes, this episode is firing on all cylinders! 😊

Lil Bow Wow, thank you for confirming I ain't missin' much. 😴

[Pepper Mostly]

Her social skills leave a lot to be desired. She can't even muster up a smile for Tim? 

[PrincessPurrsALot]

😺😺

It's Tim!!!! My TV boyfriend is back.  And he commented on Roshanda's clear excitement over the situation.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, sagittarius sue said:

Hooray for Tim, the PT.  Maybe we'll have some life in this show.

Honestly, Tim could just stand there and read the phone book for the next hour and I'd be happy. 

This family is like trazodone in human form.