S02.E01: At Home & Away

[Tabbygirl521]

I nominate Charles Phoenix as their meal assembly mentor. Sorry, cannot link as am on phone, but you can go to charlesphoenix.com.

[Sew Sumi]

I don't think Robin Roberts interviewed the Duggars. She did make some comments after the interview, which have been discussed somewhere around here.

This is correct. I don't watch GMA, but a conservative Christian woman they have did the interview on-site and tried to defend the Duggars in the Robin/George segment that followed the pablum that the Duggars tried to feed us.

[GeeGolly]

Didn't Jessa & Ben have a cooking lesson in Paris?

[becca3891]

OMG is that really true? I knew if they are courting  it's not allowed but they can't hug siblings, cousins, friends, relatives, etc....? This is sick. 

Actually, they have lax rules on same sex hugging. We have seen the girls give female friends normal front hugs.

 

Didn't Jessa & Ben have a cooking lesson in Paris?

I think it was Italy, but yes! Too bad it didn't sink in.

[CPA Carol]

I thought Jessa came off much better than expected. I like her new hair and she genuinely seems to bond with Spurg. Bin could not be less interested in being a husband, it's all over his face and body language. And seriously Anna made me cry...her life is so horrible I feel awful for her and wish she could get a real hug from her sisters in law or grandma. I like this format better than the Boobchelle show. And although I thought Jinger's eye make up was too much, good for her that she is even "allowed" to try a different look ( and straight hair!) . I think Boob has lost control. And that's good.

[drafan]

I've totally lost track of them and are bored stiff by them....but shouldn't someone be knocked up by now?  Did I miss a cake-cutting / flyover / balloon-popping event ???

 

The previews didn't hold my attention for 10 seconds. Who is watching this stuff?

[cereality]

Finally watched tonight. Jess does seem to have a maternal bond with Spurgeon; funny how her sisters were so shocked about that - likely bc she never gave a damn about her buddies, so they probably thought she'd be like that with her own son. Ben OTOH is over it. I'm sure deep down he loves his son, but I don't see him caring too much day to day. His commentary was priceless -- how he gets much less sleep bc he gets up to change diapers but it's ok bc it's made him grow and become a father. It's like he's playing the role of what he thinks a father should be. He is the poster child for why you don't marry for sex and why you don't bear children at age 21. He looks like he feels trapped.

Anna is NOT doing well. She's saying what she is "supposed " to say but you can see the pain -- she doesn't believe it. Another one who is trapped.

Jill seems unhappy as well -- she looked a little overwhelmed by the life change and maybe by the austerity for her current life where they're sleeping in a windowless room w a wall to wall double bed and hanging clothes on a line instead of using industrial washers and dryers like at the TTC.

[GeeGolly]

Did anyone notice how they filmed Ben "coming home from work"?

[becca3891]

Did anyone notice how they filmed Ben "coming home from work"?

Yes! I noticed they didn't explain what "work" was. We still think he's "working" for Boob, right?

[Mollie]

 And although I thought Jinger's eye make up was too much, good for her that she is even "allowed" to try a different look ( and straight hair!) . I think Boob has lost control. And that's good.

Yeah, they finally figured out that hair permanents went out of style 30 years ago.  Someone should tell Michelle.  Michelle's hair always looks like a rat's nest to me.

[Literata]

I wanted to hurl something at the TV when Boob and J'Chelle showed up. It's not like I didn't think they would, but ... aargh.

 

I like the format better, too, so far -- but how will this work? My guess is they'll phase Boob, J'Chelle and the younger kids back in gradually until it's basically the same show.

 

It hurts to watch Anna. (Neither here nor there, but she looks really lovely.) I'm not going to judge her for staying with Smuggar; she's a product of her environment, and in her world, there's no other choice. But, my God, what a set of cards she's been dealt. I can only hope that he's on such good behavior forever and ever that she can one day enjoy some semblance of a decent life. 

 

Random observations: Joy-Anna grew up to be quite a beauty. Bin's still an idiot. Jessa likes her baby much more than I thought she would. And my guess is Jinger's courting.

[Foghorn Leghorn]

Anna has lost weight or maybe it is just because she is not pregnant for a change!  Her hair is longer and she looks prettier than she has in the past even though she is stuck with the Keller upturned nose.  Looks like Ben is going to yawn his way through life.

[woodscommaelle]

Anna was quoting someone (in an attempt to help her through the situation) who said 'just say the right thing for 15 minutes.'  And then I suppose rinse, wash, repeat?  Eff that!  Let Josh focus on saying the right thing, not her. 

[kokapetl]

RR didn't interview them but you can see the correspondent that did in this clip. RR did comment on the interview after ABC aired it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG9uddjIvog

Yes, you are so right and it keeps coming up...sigh

Interesting. Apparently this is pretty standard, Oprah doesn't doesn't interview many of her OWN subjects, it's all done by producers.

[laurakaye]

Jessa is the fakest bitch around. The whole premise of this show is bullshit. Men are supposed to be the providers, yet Jessa is the one heading up this crapfest of a show while her dipshit husband tries to be the next Vanilla Ice. Jessa and her husband are merely playing house. We'll see how long their marriage lasts before she cheats on him with someone else.

Bolding mine: After I stopped LOL-ing at that sentence, I read it again and LOL'd some more.  I just can't even with these people.

 

OMG is that really true? I knew if they are courting  it's not allowed but they can't hug siblings, cousins, friends, relatives, etc....? This is sick. 

There is something very unnerving about this.  Two emotionally stunted, adolescent parents raising an overflowing houseful of children exactly like them.  I simply cannot imagine sitting next to a family member in pain and not offering a hug, or some show of support.  There's a malfunctioning switch in their brains, and that's scary.

 

I've never understood the concept of her keeping pictures on the kitchen counter. I would be afraid they would get damaged from all the liquids. 

Well, frozen tater tots don't make much of a splash, so........

Edited March 21, 2016 by laurakaye

[Maharincess]

I have been peeling potatoes since i was around nine or ten i think and i am a freaking PRO! I use a paring knife and peeling ten pounds doesn't faze me in the least. I even get myself set up in front of the tv with a bowl and a bag and peel without barely looking! I'm anal about it still cus my Dad used to joke we could feed a family of ten on what i left behind on the peeled skin, so it became a contest. .me against myself. Best time. .best presentation..I know. .lame. haha

I could have written this. I use a paring knife too and I can do it better with the knife than most people can with the peeler. I had a contest with my brother in law who worked in a restaurant where potato peeling was one of his jobs. He used a peeler, I used a knife and I was faster and did a better job.

[HumblePi]

You know what I think would be interesting? Something a little more in depth to the reality of 19 kids. Do any of them have medical problems-migraines, asthma, epilepsy. Out of the sheer number there has to be something I would think. Their learning disabilities, let's go more in depth with that. Just show us one thing that's real. Any of the babies have plain old ear infections, croup or any other childhood maladies? Any of the children shy or backwards? I lose interest when every single child is exactly the same. Let's see more of the kids doing something with their hobbies. JD and his flying. Jinger and her photography. Even Jana with a group of kids would be more interesting than shopping and cooking and complaining they don't like shopping or cooking.

I never laughed so hard as when I read this and you're so right, that's the hysterical part. This is another show about nothing. I would shove it in the same category as Kocktails With Khloe, They're both shows about nothing at all. What's next on the TLC agenda, a live webcam of mold growing in the shower of Miley Cyrus?  I really don't get it.

 

'Counting On' is an accumulation of 'tee hees', 'oooh'  and 'hahaha'. And wait, was that the infamous Duggar home where they were at one scene? Is that the same house that Michelle and Jim Bob still occupy?  That's TC telling the viewers that those Duggars are still lurking around waiting to be re-introduced to America's viewers.  NO! TLC, we didn't forget about all that crap NO! TLC, we don't want the Duggars back. NO! TLC the sad and sorrowful music you played while Anna teared up does not soften up my feelings at all for any Duggars. As 'flyingdi' has already wondered, where is real life here? Why not just name this show "The Cute Jessa Tee Hee' show?

 

Most memorable quotes from the episode:

Jessa: "we could easily spend $100 because we're feeding like over 20 people and so yeah, that wouldn't be out of our price range for tonight".

Jessa: "my philosophy about butter is, the more the better. I don't get why people try to avoid butter, it's not bad for you or anything, it's good for you."

 

I'm sure there were more quotes worth mentioning but I'll leave that job to anyone else who finished watching this calamitous show, I sure didn't.

[kokapetl]

I never laughed so hard as when I read this and you're so right, that's the hysterical part. This is another show about nothing. I would shove it in the same category as Kocktails With Khloe, They're both shows about nothing at all. What's next on the TLC agenda, a live webcam of mold growing in the shower of Miley Cyrus? I really don't get it.

'Counting On' is an accumulation of 'tee hees', 'oooh' and 'hahaha'. And wait, was that the infamous Duggar home where they were at one scene? Is that the same house that Michelle and Jim Bob still occupy? That's TC telling the viewers that those Duggars are still lurking around waiting to be re-introduced to America's viewers. NO! TLC, we didn't forget about all that crap NO! TLC, we don't want the Duggars back. NO! TLC the sad and sorrowful music you played while Anna teared up does not soften up my feelings at all for any Duggars. As 'flyingdi' has already wondered, where is real life here? Why not just name this show "The Cute Jessa Tee Hee' show?

Most memorable quotes from the episode:

Jessa: "we could easily spend $100 because we're feeding like over 20 people and so yeah, that wouldn't be out of our price range for tonight".

Jessa: "my philosophy about butter is, the more the better. I don't get why people try to avoid butter, it's not bad for you or anything, it's good for you."

I'm sure there were more quotes worth mentioning but I'll leave that job to anyone else who finished watching this calamitous show, I sure didn't.

We all know Miley Cyrus' shower mould would grow super fast.

[sleekandchic]

I saw the preview for the next episode. Surprise -- it annoyed me! Lol. See below:

Looks like several Duggars are visiting the Dillards in "scary" Central America. In addition to video of many Duggars walking the land together in tight-pack formation, wearing their caps and backpacks, we get talking heads:

A concerned Duggar son: Going to Central America is scary right now. There's a lot of violence there.

A concerned Duggar daughter: Sometimes you just don't hear from them. [Jill and Derrick, I guess.]

A disembodied Duggary voice: Everything is so different there.

Duggar daughter: There's so many things that could go wrong.

They sound and look scared and alarmed. So I have to ask, why are they going to CA? Is it just for the show? For that matter, why are Jill and Derrick there? Are they really doing missionary work?

Why the emphasis on "violence"? And why the commentary on how everything is so different there. Duh. Have any other Duggars in any generation ever done missionary duty?

As far as I know, Jill and Derrick willingly went down to CA with their baby son. Fine. They weren't drafted or forced to go there, were they? So why is TLC presenting this storyline as one of a personal sacrifice that carries great danger? Omg, I can't stand the b.s.

[HumblePi]

We all know Miley Cyrus' shower mould would grow super fast.

And be twice as exciting to watch

[momofsquid]

As far as I know, Jill and Derrick willingly went down to CA with their baby son. Fine. They weren't drafted or forced to go there, were they? So why is TLC presenting this storyline as one of a personal sacrifice that carries great danger? Omg, I can't stand the b.s.

 

Haven't you ever heard of vacationing for Jesus? Well, you have now.

 

I edit to expound on my snark. I'm sure they are telling themselves that they're doing something productive down there. They think they're saving souls from the fires of hell by their very presence. On one hand I believe they really are that delusional. In reality, I think they wanted an adventure and, being Duggars, were able to concoct a fairy tale about a mission and convince themselves that it's true. Because it's all about the illusion with these people, isn't it? Their lives are a TV show, literally, and whatever plotlines they cook up magically become reality.

Edited March 21, 2016 by momofsquid

[LittlePeas3]

Having only gotten to watch this yesterday, the one thing that screamed at me was Bin didn't know how to put Spurgeon in the car! Did they not have a lock in thingy for his carrier?  "Which side will I put him?" OMG! Dumbass idiot!  Surely they had some type of restraint for the carrier/capsule in the car?  Are they that stupid?  Is it not mandatory there like it is here?

I noticed Anna had one for Meredith though.

[Aja]

Having only gotten to watch this yesterday, the one thing that screamed at me was Bin didn't know how to put Spurgeon in the car! Did they not have a lock in thingy for his carrier?  "Which side will I put him?" OMG! Dumbass idiot! 

One of the unifying threads amongst all reality TV families seems to be that painfully ignorant and horrifically stupid are "cute". So Bin is either playing up the bumbling daddy to be "cute" for the cameras, or he really is that stupid. Either way...Godspeed, little Spurgey.

[MarysWetBar]

Having only gotten to watch this yesterday, the one thing that screamed at me was Bin didn't know how to put Spurgeon in the car! Did they not have a lock in thingy for his carrier? "Which side will I put him?" OMG! Dumbass idiot! Surely they had some type of restraint for the carrier/capsule in the car? Are they that stupid? Is it not mandatory there like it is here?

I noticed Anna had one for Meredith though.

Not discounting Bins dumbassery, but that vehicle belonged to JB. No way in hell those kids need a van like that. Sad..don't even own their own wheels.

[GeeGolly]

I saw the preview for the next episode. Surprise -- it annoyed me! Lol. See below:

Looks like several Duggars are visiting the Dillards in "scary" Central America. In addition to video of many Duggars walking the land together in tight-pack formation, wearing their caps and backpacks, we get talking heads:

A concerned Duggar son: Going to Central America is scary right now. There's a lot of violence there.

A concerned Duggar daughter: Sometimes you just don't hear from them. [Jill and Derrick, I guess.]

A disembodied Duggary voice: Everything is so different there.

Duggar daughter: There's so many things that could go wrong.

They sound and look scared and alarmed. So I have to ask, why are they going to CA? Is it just for the show? For that matter, why are Jill and Derrick there? Are they really doing missionary work?

Why the emphasis on "violence"? And why the commentary on how everything is so different there. Duh. Have any other Duggars in any generation ever done missionary duty?

As far as I know, Jill and Derrick willingly went down to CA with their baby son. Fine. They weren't drafted or forced to go there, were they? So why is TLC presenting this storyline as one of a personal sacrifice that carries great danger? Omg, I can't stand the b.s.

Well, Jill did "See a coyote next door."

 

ETA: Oops, my bad. It was a cougar.

Edited March 23, 2016 by GeeGolly

[JoanArc]

I saw the preview for the next episode. Surprise -- it annoyed me! Lol. See below:

Looks like several Duggars are visiting the Dillards in "scary" Central America. In addition to video of many Duggars walking the land together in tight-pack formation, wearing their caps and backpacks, we get talking heads:

A concerned Duggar son: Going to Central America is scary right now. There's a lot of violence there.

A concerned Duggar daughter: Sometimes you just don't hear from them. [Jill and Derrick, I guess.]

A disembodied Duggary voice: Everything is so different there.

Duggar daughter: There's so many things that could go wrong.

They sound and look scared and alarmed. So I have to ask, why are they going to CA? Is it just for the show? For that matter, why are Jill and Derrick there? Are they really doing missionary work?

Why the emphasis on "violence"? And why the commentary on how everything is so different there. Duh. Have any other Duggars in any generation ever done missionary duty?

As far as I know, Jill and Derrick willingly went down to CA with their baby son. Fine. They weren't drafted or forced to go there, were they? So why is TLC presenting this storyline as one of a personal sacrifice that carries great danger? Omg, I can't stand the b.s.

The Duggars would say the same thing about going to Walmart without an escort, or a slightly different protestant church.

[barbedwire]

Do you think this question will be answered:  why didn't TLC instead of flying all of those Duggars down to CA, instead make a large contribution to Dillard mission?  (I know, ratings.)  It surprises me the leghumpers still make contributions knowing that the Dillards are getting a check for these t.v. appearances.

 

And NO WAY will I ever believe cheapo JimBoob paid for his family to go visit Jilly and company.

[Albanyguy]

Jill seems unhappy as well...hanging clothes on a line instead of using industrial washers and dryers like at the TTC.

 

 

What's really making her unhappy is having to do her own laundry instead of having an unmarried sister or a grandmother there to do it for her.

[GeeGolly]

Do you think this question will be answered:  why didn't TLC instead of flying all of those Duggars down to CA, instead make a large contribution to Dillard mission?  (I know, ratings.)  It surprises me the leghumpers still make contributions knowing that the Dillards are getting a check for these t.v. appearances.

 

And NO WAY will I ever believe cheapo JimBoob paid for his family to go visit Jilly and company.

I think the visit was just an add on to the 'missions' the Duggars have done for years. So JB might have actually footed the bill for this one. Or at least for part of it.

[Sew Sumi]

Right. They have done the SOS December Missioncations for years. Remember, many of the older kids were down there when Mechelle delivered Josie six years ago. TLC hasn't taped all of these excursions, but I imagine that they've compensated Boob for the ones they've filmed, offsetting much of his overhead. 

[NikSac]

hehe.. I love this photo of Jessa from The Ashley's episode recap.

(http://theashleysrealityroundup.com/2016/03/16/jill-jessa-counting-on-season-1-episode-1-recap-grocery-shopping-for-high-ratings/)

 

[Churchhoney]

One of the unifying threads amongst all reality TV families seems to be that painfully ignorant and horrifically stupid are "cute". So Bin is either playing up the bumbling daddy to be "cute" for the cameras, or he really is that stupid.

 

Really? Wow. Now I'm even more glad that I've never tried to watch reality-tv families.

 

I can't get my mind around the idea of wanting to watch stupid people, and not finding them laughable and/or tragic. There's just something wrong with that. I don't even really get snark. Every time I get a little caught up in snark and then remember that these are real people raising real children it makes me feel nauseated.

[Fuzzysox]

We all know that Jessa married Bin so she wouldn't end up as a spinster. Her lack of interest in him was so evident when they first started courting. Now that they are married I'm pretty sure she sees him as a sperm donor because they both don't seem in love at all.

 

The only thing I like about Jessa is that she isn't a clinger like Jill. Jill let go! Derick is being stunted by your clingyness and will never be hired at a good company if you continue to never let him out of your sight!

Edited March 22, 2016 by Fuzzysox

[Joe Jitsu913]

I had a dream that Jessa is preggo again and not interested in Bin at all.

[sometimesy]

Just watched the episode and it made me feel bad for Jessa as she is so unnatural. That fake laugh.. blech. It seems like a lot of this series is riding on her shoulders. The romantic awws from Jessa and teenage lisping murmurs of love speech from Bin have stopped. She is trapped. 

 

Jill is in a fake dangerous place, doing nothing (but has a beautiful view!). There is nothing to see there. No point of them being on the episode at all, I can see why they didn't care if she was in the jump photo or not. Next series, Jessa something something.  

 

I thought I spied a bit of fire in Jana in the previews. What? 

 

I hope Jinger is not courting a Bates boy..or any fundy. She looks like she is about to snap and that could be the best thing for her. Jingersnaps.

 

The little girls seem to be genuinely drawn to the babies. 

 

They mocked themselves for the lack of homemade goodies for the 'fall feast'. They know, and it's the first step isn't it? 

 

Anna is just spieling bullshit. She doesn't even seem to believe it. 

 

There was no way to avoid Boob and Mechelle,  and their appearance was insignificant. 

[barbedwire]

Jingersnaps - not that I hope she snaps but LOL.

 

I do hope that one day she can live in that big city she so desperately wants to.

 

Can't Bin just tell Jessa that she must learn to cook for him?  Aren't the fundy men in charge?  Aren't the women told not to withhold?  No wonder Jess picked him.  "Do you have a spine?"  "No?  Perfect!"

[Marigny]

I thought Jessa came off much better than expected. I like her new hair and she genuinely seems to bond with Spurg. Bin could not be less interested in being a husband, it's all over his face and body language. And seriously Anna made me cry...her life is so horrible I feel awful for her and wish she could get a real hug from her sisters in law or grandma. I like this format better than the Boobchelle show. And although I thought Jinger's eye make up was too much, good for her that she is even "allowed" to try a different look ( and straight hair!) . I think Boob has lost control. And that's good.

 

Bet your sweet Bible concordance the Boobster has NOT lost control. He's just not getting as much face time with the cameras. Every scene, every line, every bit of eye liner and mascara that you see has his approval, otherwise you wouldn't see it. Boob will do anything, including letting his daughters slowly venture into Kartrashian level makeup application if it means the viewers think the girls are "finding their own" and will keep the money train going.

 

Yeah, they finally figured out that hair permanents went out of style 30 years ago.  Someone should tell Michelle.  Michelle's hair always looks like a rat's nest to me.

 

The sight of Michelle's hair makes me itch. 

[queenanne]

One of the unifying threads amongst all reality TV families seems to be that painfully ignorant and horrifically stupid are "cute". So Bin is either playing up the bumbling daddy to be "cute" for the cameras, or he really is that stupid. Either way...Godspeed, little Spurgey.

 

To be fair, isn't that media in general?  The staple of heads of households in almost every sitcom, is Dad is dull, stupid, and fodder for the butt of all jokes; whereas Mom is wise, witty, tolerant and eye-rolling of his foibles.  The Simpsons has made millions both doing it straight-up and parodying it.  The "Stupidity Is Always Funny"! paradigm.  That's why we had umpteen million seasons of Jackass and America's "Funniest" Home Videos with men getting nailed in the crotch.

Edited March 23, 2016 by queenanne

[MarysWetBar]

To be fair, isn't that media in general? The staple of heads of households in almost every sitcom, is Dad is dull, stupid, and fodder for the butt of all jokes; whereas Mom is wise, witty, tolerant and eye-rolling of his foibles. The Simpsons has made millions both doing it straight-up and parodying it. The "Stupidity Is Always Funny"! paradigm. That's why we had umpteen million seasons of Jackass and America's "Funniest" Home Videos with men getting nailed in the crotch.

Just seeing Jim Bob slowly weaseling his ass into more and more face time on these episodes makes me wanna nail HIM right in the nuts. Oh I would kick that jacksss SO hard.

To be fair, isn't that media in general? The staple of heads of households in almost every sitcom, is Dad is dull, stupid, and fodder for the butt of all jokes; whereas Mom is wise, witty, tolerant and eye-rolling of his foibles. The Simpsons has made millions both doing it straight-up and parodying it. The "Stupidity Is Always Funny"! paradigm. That's why we had umpteen million seasons of Jackass and America's "Funniest" Home Videos with men getting nailed in the crotch.

Just seeing Jim Bob slowly weaseling his ass into more and more face time on these episodes makes me wanna nail HIM right in the nuts. Oh I would kick that jackass SO hard.

[alegtostandon]

I've only seen bits and pieces of this show, but what I did see, 2 things really stuck out to me:

1. Jessa & gang heading to the store to buy food for the "Fall Festival", said they had to buy enough food to feed at least 20 people and were probably going to spend close to $100.00! I spend more than that on Thanksgiving Dinner for 5!

2. When we were given a tour of Jill's house in Central America, I was embarrassed for her. What a mess. She was obviously never on house cleaning jurisdiction while living at the compound. Her whole kitchen counter was covered with these plastic colorful bowls, like they were washed and just piled there instead of being out away. Plus every room was just cluttered. How long are they there for? The view was amazing, though.

Edited March 23, 2016 by alegtostandon

[becca3891]

Jingersnaps - not that I hope she snaps but LOL.

 

I do hope that one day she can live in that big city she so desperately wants to.

 

Can't Bin just tell Jessa that she must learn to cook for him?  Aren't the fundy men in charge?  Aren't the women told not to withhold?  No wonder Jess picked him.  "Do you have a spine?"  "No?  Perfect.

Reading "I Fired God" and other horror stories of Quiverfull/Gothard/IFB women, plenty of men do indeed thrive on and abuse the "wifely submission" doctrine. But I think  you have to have the personality for it. Just like there are some great police officers who use their power for good, I think that plenty of decent men make the "head of the household" thing work, even though I personally abhor it. For all his idiocy, I don't believe that Boob rules with an iron fist, nor Gil Bates. Bin doesn't have it in him either. And Jessa probably likes him more for it.

[GeeGolly]

I've only seen bits and pieces of this show, but what I did see, 2 things really stuck out to me:

1. Jessa & gang heading to the store to buy food for the "Fall Festival", said they had to buy enough food to feed at least 20 people and were probably going to spend close to $100.00! I spend more than that on Thanksgiving Dinner for 5!

2. When we were given a tour of Jill's house in Central America, I was embarrassed for her. What a mess. She was obviously never on house cleaning jurisdiction while living at the compound. Her whole kitchen counter was covered with these plastic colorful bowls, like they were washed and just piled there instead of being out away. Plus every room was just cluttered. How long are they there for? The view was amazing, though.

And she pointed out how happy she was for all the cabinet space. Maybe she doesn't realize that folks USE the space in the cabinets that they're happy for?

[Nancybeth]

Yeah, what was with all those plastic bowls?  Do they eat everything out of them??

 

You would think these girls would have cooking for a large group down to a science, but every time they tackle a family meal it's like they've never done it before.  Same with the Sister Wives...it's like they have no concept of how much food they'll need or what kind of meals work well when you have that many people!  I'm always surprised that it's such a struggle for them.

[NewDigs]

Bolding mine.

I've only seen bits and pieces of this show, but what I did see, 2 things really stuck out to me:

1. Jessa & gang heading to the store to buy food for the "Fall Festival", said they had to buy enough food to feed at least 20 people and were probably going to spend close to $100.00! I spend more than that on Thanksgiving Dinner for 5!

2. When we were given a tour of Jill's house in Central America, I was embarrassed for her. What a mess. She was obviously never on house cleaning jurisdiction while living at the compound. Her whole kitchen counter was covered with these plastic colorful bowls, like they were washed and just piled there instead of being out away. Plus every room was just cluttered. How long are they there for? The view was amazing, though.

And I'm going to guess that when we see 5 of them gathered around a restaurant table having sandwiches and ice cream and bevs they will spend $100. Or more

[Marigny]

Yeah, what was with all those plastic bowls?  Do they eat everything out of them??

 

You would think these girls would have cooking for a large group down to a science, but every time they tackle a family meal it's like they've never done it before.  Same with the Sister Wives...it's like they have no concept of how much food they'll need or what kind of meals work well when you have that many people!  I'm always surprised that it's such a struggle for them.

 

Gives a lot of validation to the theory that they rarely cook actual meals. Instead, they survive by grazing and snacking throughout the day .

[Micks Picks]

Good paper plates are far superior to plastic.  I used to end up at an in-laws house who had 2 little kids and they had plastic glasses.  I drank something once but they smelled awful, like spoiled milk.  Thereafter, when I had to go, I'd bring a soda or water just for me.  They always considered me a bitch, but it was better than throwing up from the smell.

[Barb23]

I guess we should be thankful the Dullards are using plastic vs. paper plates. Then again, they could still be using paper plates. Maybe all the bowls are another FU to us internet snarkers. "Look at us, using all these plastic bowls" type of thing. I was thinking they may not be able to get paper plates in CA but I forgot about their nearby Wal-Mart.

[Marigny]

Those plastic plates and cups are $1 vs the ceramic plates, bowls and mugs that are typically $4-$6/each. We already know that Boob raised her to be a tight wad, so their going with the plastic option doesn't surprise me at all. 

[Vaysh]

I don't understand why they can't just use china. If they're using plastic instead of disposables, why not go the whole way and use proper plates and glasses? It's not as if you can't pick up a cheap set at IKEA or somewhere. I agree with Miss Picks, plastic often ends up smelling really grody after a while and porcelain is far easier to wash and keep clean.

[Wellfleet]

And she pointed out how happy she was for all the cabinet space. Maybe she doesn't realize that folks USE the space in the cabinets that they're happy for?

 

I think Jill probably said that to have something to say - and to try and sound normal. Otherwise she always has so very little so say that doesn't include "awesome" "blessing" "precious" "totally" "walking through" etc etc. I'm sure like all of us, she's heard many women say "Oh we have tons of cabinet and storage space in the new house - it's great..." Yadda-yadda.