S08.E05: Another Catfishing

[CofCinci]

Meri is live-tweeting too:  https://twitter.com/MeriBrown1

[Armchair Critic]

The therapist is pretty casually dressed, is this somebody legit or somebody set up from TLC?

Did that Cheryl say she worked for the space program? Kaching! Maybe Jackie was after her $$$$$?

[Wings]

I missed the entire catfish story (moving) so I am finding the details interesting and golden to get the cliff notes version.  

Kody loves  to sweep everything under the rug. Emotions, feelings, something that may reflect on him disfavorably and almost everything, really.  Pinhead.  Robin is so smug. 

[Armchair Critic]

7 minutes ago, CofCinci said:

Meri is live-tweeting too:  https://twitter.com/MeriBrown1

Did you see Kody tweeted to her? I think the only reason he cares about the Catfishing is because he doesn't want to publicly be emasculated like he might not be enough for Meri. So if he keeps saying it wasn't a man it makes him feel better.

Edited January 2, 2017 by Armchair Critic

[CofCinci]

6 minutes ago, Armchair Critic said:

The therapist is pretty casually dressed, is this somebody legit or somebody set up from TLC?

There are several "therapists" on here (psychologists, clinical social workers, clinical counselors, etc.), myself included.  I have never ever ever wore spaghetti straps around clients.  My division has a dress code though (Fed gov).  That clinician may be in private practice?

Edited January 2, 2017 by CofCinci

[Wings]

1 minute ago, Armchair Critic said:

Did you see Kody tweeted to her? I think the only reason he cares about the Catfishing is because he doesn't want to publically be emasculated like he might not be enough for Meri.

Bingo. 

1 minute ago, CofCinci said:

There are several "therapists" on here (psychologists, clinical social workers, clinical counselors, etc.), myself included.  I have never ever ever wore spaghetti straps around clients.  My division has a dress code though.  That clinician may be in private practice?

I haven't either but there was never a producer choosing my clothes for a fake session either. If the pay was good I would wear Daisy Dukes with 5 inch heels if need be.

[Wings]

On twitter she said she had a session without the cameras and it help her tremendously. 

[CofCinci]

Yeah, that place is called DIVORCE.

[Wings]

Robin!!!! Jesus.  Catfish got into our lives. No, she go into Meris life. You are separate people.  

Kody!!!! You all but ignore her, don't fuck her or even help her with the sprinkler!  You expect her to consider her feelings when you no longer care about her?  Oh good god.  Hand me my rifle.

[Armchair Critic]

I still don't get what Jackie was going to do if Meri actually did leave the family? Eventually the jig was going to be up when Meri couldn't see Sam in person.

UGH there Kody goes saying Meri "was just making friends". I don't think he is that stupid, he just won't admit on camera that Meri might want another "man".

Edited January 2, 2017 by Armchair Critic

[Wings]

4 minutes ago, Armchair Critic said:

I still don't get what Jackie was going to do if Meri actually did leave the family? Eventually the jig was going to be up when Meri couldn't see Sam in person.

 

Dateline episode.

[Armchair Critic]

Blasting Meri on social media? Who us? We would never do such a thing! ;) I do feel bad that she was fooled but if you want to keep your private life out of social media then don't broadcast it on TV!

[leighroda]

Ok, so I call BS on Meri saying that in Alaska she was *pretty* sure Sam was a woman because Meri all but told them a specific date she was leaving, she was on her way out the door, how are they going to show that clip and then the next scene all of the sudden Meri was pretty sure it was a sham during that same scene.

[toodles]

4 minutes ago, wings707 said:

 

Kody!!!! You all but ignore her, don't fuck her or even help her with the sprinkler!  You expect her to consider her feelings when you no longer care about her?  Oh good god.  Hand me my rifle.

This made me laugh.  I wouldn't care about the fucking nearly as much as not helping with the sprinkler.  That's a deal breaker to me. :)

[CofCinci]

Just now, leighroda said:

Ok, so I call BS on Meri saying that in Alaska she was *pretty* sure Sam was a woman because Meri all but told them a specific date she was leaving, she was on her way out the door, how are they going to show that clip and then the next scene all of the sudden Meri was pretty sure it was a sham during that same scene.

I agree.  Why is Meri lying now?  We all watched the episode.  Meri literally and figuratively had her bags packed. 

[Armchair Critic]

Meri is trying to make herself look better like she was in the know all the time. She definitely is not going to bring up the banana picture!

Also the "sexy" (LOL) pics of her in her pajamas.

[Christi]

Ohhhh she named the dude in the pic!! An actor in the old series Pan Am!!!!

[Wings]

Oh for fuck sake Meri, have a martini.   Tennent of your faith. How's that workin for you?

[RoxieBear73]

Is it just me or is Meri happier away from her home? She seems at peace and she is being herself when she was with the other lady. 

[Wings]

Just now, RoxieBear73 said:

Is it just me or is Meri happier away from her home? She seems at peace and she is being herself when she was with the other lady. 

Big time.

[Christi]

Ohhhh she named the dude in the pic!! An actor in the old series Pan Am!!!!...I believe it's Mike Vogel

[RoxieBear73]

Now she is back home and she is all tensed up...  something is not right with that relationship 

[Armchair Critic]

3 minutes ago, RoxieBear73 said:

Is it just me or is Meri happier away from her home? She seems at peace and she is being herself when she was with the other lady. 

Meri can be a fun person, she gets on my nerves on this show but in reality I would probably have a good time with her in real life. Out of the four wives she would be the one who could make it in the real world. Janelle is too lazy/introverted, Christine is too ingrained in the Plyg lifestyle, and Robyn is a grifter.

[Christi]

https://www.google.com/search?q=mike+vogel&client=ms-android-att-us&source=lnms&prmd=inv&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjQpou0taLRAhVBTCYKHaCiBk8Q_AUIBygB&biw=412&bih=604#imgrc=CJAbzNtmk_lawM%3A

Mike Vogel

[CofCinci]

1 minute ago, RoxieBear73 said:

Now she is back home and she is all tensed up...  something is not right with that relationship 

Her body, face and mood change instantly around him.

God, Meri.  Just go.  Be free.  Do you really want to be on this creep's planet for eternity? Or do you secretly pray that he won't call for you?

[Armchair Critic]

3 minutes ago, Christi said:

I believe it's Mike Vogel

Hot damn, I'd leave skid marks peeling out of the cul-de-sac for him!

[toodles]

And the feet in the bathtub picture.  Kody must have a foot fetish if she thought that was sexy.  My thought was just ewwww. Feet.

[RoxieBear73]

2 minutes ago, Armchair Critic said:

Meri can be a fun person, she gets on my nerves on this show but in reality I would probably have a good time with her in real life. Out of the four wives she would be the one who could make it in the real world. Janelle is too lazy/introverted, Christine is too ingrained in the Plyg lifestyle, and Robyn is a grifter.

I agree, meri seems real and like she would be a good friend to have 

[luckylisp]

5 minutes ago, wings707 said:

6 minutes ago, RoxieBear73 said:

Is it just me or is Meri happier away from her home? She seems at peace and she is being herself when she was with the other lady. 

Absolutely. She seems so much more relaxed and happy.  

[3girlsforus]

I know none of these people tell the truth about how they feel about things on the show but I wonder if privately Meri can even admit to herself that she's so much happier away from him. 

[Armchair Critic]

Kody has a grumpy face during this counseling session. ugh again.

[CofCinci]

Wow.  Meri and Kody are finally discussing her thoughts and feelings about Robyn's surrogacy offer.

Turns out they were struggling even before Robyn.

[Armchair Critic]

Kody will never admit that he can't be there emotionally for 4 wives and all those children and the Catfishing is one of the side effects of it.

[3girlsforus]

6 minutes ago, Armchair Critic said:

Kody has a grumpy face during this counseling session. ugh again.

I think Kody thinks that face makes him look like he cares and it taking the counseling seriously. It just makes him look constipated. 

[taragel]

Not watching yet, but Mike Vogel looks absolutely nothing like the picture Jackie was using for Sam.

[Wings]

My prediction may be unfolding. *

 

 

 

* Robin on the outs and Meri steps into #1 position.  No baby crying at night or kids demanding his attention.  Meri's house is looking good.  Quiet evening with a glass of wine that Meri is now into.  He trashes the tenet and joins her. AND the wet bar is finally used.  Ta da!   Wild, loud sex with no kids to awake.  Candle lit dinners.  The adult life we get back when the nest is empty. 

Just you watch.  Meri will lose weight a a fast clip. Falling in love does that. 

[Armchair Critic]

1 minute ago, 3girlsforus said:

I think Kody thinks that face makes him look like he cares and it taking the counseling seriously. It just makes him look constipated. 

You are right. LOL! He probably pats himself on the back for doing such a good job with his concerned face.

I see Kody wore his finest flip flops to the counseling session.

[Wings]

On 1/1/2017 at 7:48 PM, 3girlsforus said:

I think Kody thinks that face makes him look like he cares and it taking the counseling seriously. It just makes him look constipated. 

He  is feigning deep emotion/concern for the camera. His goal is to make all of this go away. 

Edited January 4, 2017 by wings707

[leighroda]

If you are reading and not watching they are doing the Mariah announcement right now

[Armchair Critic]

"I'm gay!".............

[Awfarmington]

What?! I can't believe it ?

[CofCinci]

She's GAY!  (after 4 minutes of trying to figure out where to sit and chair placement in the library.)

Congrats, Mariah!

Next week: Meri crying/upset that daughter is gay.

Kody: "We're not happy Mariah is gay, we're happy that she knows herself."

Edited January 2, 2017 by CofCinci

[Wings]

Tattoo artist wanted.  Get in touch with Meri online, she is easy to find, free advertising for your permanent make up work. Really, now. 

[FakeJoshDuggar]

Mariah came out as gay. 

[leighroda]

Wait... wtf, they drop the gay bomb at the absolute last moment and then the last hour is another freaking clip show!?!?!?

[VioletNevermind]

Well, shut my mouth.  I officially eat my words.  Good for Mariah.  I hope her dumbass family supports her.  (I was right about them scheduling the announcement at the very last minute.  TLC, you never disappoint!)

Edited January 2, 2017 by SuzyLee

[Armchair Critic]

Just now, leighroda said:

 

Wait... wtf, they drop the gay bomb at the absolute last moment and then the last hour is another freaking clip show!?!?!?

 

Yup. 3/4 of the content of these shows are clips/old material.

[CofCinci]

Poor Mykelti.  Upstaged yet again.

[toodles]

Because I'm just that shallow, what did meri do to piss off the tlc makeup person?  Her makeup looks really bad tonight.  Her eye makeup is just  awful.

Edited January 2, 2017 by toodles

[Armchair Critic]

Mariah was so cute back in 2009. These girls need to stay out of the hair dye, she looked so much better with lighter hair.