S06.E14: Jennifer & Marissa's Story LIVE CHAT

[Kiss mah grits]

2 minutes ago, 88Keys said:

Guys, I missed the first part.  Can someone catch me up on the horrific backstory?

Mom was molested. Bounced from man to man. Had first kid at 16, 2nd kid at 18. And possibly a 3rd kid somewhere. All with different father's Relies on daughter to do everything for her. Daughter is 26 and had a job before they moved to Houston. Oh and Mom's new boyfriend got her addicted to drugs but she is clean now.

[ams1001]

How the hell did she get the wrong address?

[QuinnInND]

Wtf kind of shit box place is this?? 

[Guest]

Oh JEEBUS HELP ME! Grow the fuck up lady! 

[Pepper Mostly]

So if Jennifer is so bad at doing these things why did they let her do them? Why didn't someone take charge of renting the apartment or at least double check the rental details? 

[88Keys]

2 minutes ago, Pepper Mostly said:

Two words. Low standards. Hard to believe that a prize like Duwayne is taken.  

Or Herburt!

[MrHufflepuff]

8 minutes ago, leFay said:

I'm still amazed that these women find men... multiple men... I'm only about 50# overweight, does that mean I need to gain more?  I'm just so confused.... could it be my lack of tacky tattoos and hanging ass flaps?....

I'll date anyone who's willing to support me while I sit around all day on the PTV forums.

Look me up, ladieeees!

[CalpurniaF]

What a whiner! How has she gone this far through life if little things like this faze her?

[ams1001]

Is that a mustache tattoo on the side of her finger?

[DC Gal in VA]

Six days on the road? Does that sound right coming from Oregon? I don't know.

Uh oh, wrong apartment, no power in the new apartment? Marissa saying she should e taken care of the arrangements......... Passive-aggressive much?

[CoachWristletJen]

In times of crisis, Mom acts like a big baby!

I get that she can barely move her body and that's sad, but apparently her brain doesn't work either.

Just sad.

Her poor daughter!

[leFay]

Now I'm back on Marissa's side: my mother is like Jennifer to where she's totally stupid with the real world, screws stuff up and expects me to fix it... 

[zoemom]

Aw God Mah Legs!!!!  There it is!!!!!!!

Mom Melt Down Moment!

[Pepper Mostly]

Why didn't they just go to a hotel for the night? 

[MsVixen]

Marissa, why in fuck did you let Jennifer handle the apartment hunt?  Even I could see that Jennifer is useless.

[Azubah]

Just now, Pepper Mostly said:

So if Jennifer is so bad at doing these things why did they let her do them? Why didn't someone take charge of renting the apartment or at least double check the rental details? 

Because Marissa is totally sick of doing everything herself.

[torene03]

I’m guessing, no weight loss and a referral to therapy.

[88Keys]

2 minutes ago, Armchair Critic said:

Well at least they got some exercise looking for the apartment.....

Hahaha, I was just thinking "you climbed up those stairs for nothing!"

[Scarlett45]

11 minutes ago, Armchair Critic said:

I have always had to watch my weight, where are all the chubby chasers? I am always with men I don't want to even wear a bathing suit in front of. Of course I probably have higher standards than some of these people but still......

A lot of men like plus sized ladies. Now they like plus size ladies with jobs, cute faces, decent clothes who can hold a conversation and are productive members of society. I see why Dwayne liked Marissa when they first met.

Many of these men are black and Latino, although I’ve found lots of white guys like big women too, but they aren’t as vocal about it unless they want to be caregiver types. 

 

Men are not that hard to find. Now quality(Personality wise) men with high earning potential and at the top of the social heirarchy are not easy to find, but none of the male partners on this show (even the ones who were good decent people) fit that description. In the heteronormative sexual market place women have their appearance (primarily) and men have their earning potential (primarily). The women on this show have been with “low status” men (not speaking of their character).

Edited April 12, 2018 by Scarlett45

[ams1001]

Just now, CalpurniaF said:

What a whiner! How has she gone this far through life if little things like this faze her?

I guess we have an answer to the "whiner or winner" question from the last thread.

Haven't seen any hot dogs, though.

[IOU Payne]

The expression that comes to mind is "hopeless copeless".  God, I wanna shake them until their synapses start charging.  

[Gaffa]

I feel like they're gonna use this as an excuse for a pizza casserole or something

[Shnoopy]

1 minute ago, 88Keys said:

Or Herburt!

Or Freddy!

[QuinnInND]

9 lbs lost. Why did you think was going to happen?? 

12 lbs for Marissa. I'm stunned. *eye roll*

[Armchair Critic]

1 minute ago, MrHufflepuff said:

I'll date anyone who's willing to support me while I sit around all day on the PTV forums.

Look me up, ladieeees!

All you need to do is give some sponge baths, wipe butt, and do food runs, you just need to find yourself a 600 pounder.

[Donut Bear]

Why does the friend need to be the exam room with Dr. Now????  Where is "dad"?

[Guest]

Seems like the friend there might want to get in on the diet action, too.

[rlc]

I’m pretty sure you lose weight by eating less, not by some miracle.

[Threnners]

*facepalm*

[Barb23]

Oh no, now they are blaming not reaching goal cuz of Stress. Wait til Dr Now hears that.

[Brooklynista]

Do any of these people ever go to Weight Watchers?? 

[LordOfLotion]

They both lack discipline and need the therapist.

[IOU Payne]

2 minutes ago, MrHufflepuff said:

I'll date anyone who's willing to support me while I sit around all day on the PTV forums.

Look me up, ladieeees!

Okay, it's on like Donkey Kong.  *dons fake butt wings to look more appealing*

[elly1517]

Looks like we're getting a 9:55 surgery

[QuinnInND]

2 minutes ago, DC Gal in VA said:

Six days on the road? Does that sound right coming from Oregon? I don't know.

 

Should have taken about 3. Between stopping all the time, and not driving at night, it made it take forever. 

[DC Gal in VA]

Well shit on a shingle, a 21 pound COMBINED weight loss!?

Once again, I demand to see those epic overeating scenes!

[MsVixen]

Is their such a thing as "food addiction"?  I believe that it was a made up "illness" to excuse not being able to lose weight.

[PeaceLily2]

Marissa has a mom tattoo.  

[zoemom]

"Neither of us met our goal."

And that surprises you why??????

[leFay]

Just now, IOU Payne said:

Okay, it's on like Donkey Kong.  *dons fake butt wings to look more appealing*

Youve inspired me to buy Lee Press On Tattoos and a 5# bag of sugar...

[Miracle Maxie]

Separate them now. Dwayne can take care of Jennifer and Marissa can take care of herself. Or the friend can take care of her. 

[Armchair Critic]

2 minutes ago, QuinnInND said:

9 lbs lost. Why did you think was going to happen?? 

12 lbs for Marissa. I'm stunned. *eye roll*

They probably starved themselves 3 days before weigh in, otherwise they were cheating

[Donut Bear]

You stupid women.  Dr. Now does not have the power or the right to separate you.  

[Stusan]

“Our lives depend on it.”

 

DRINK!

[LookABird]

I join late, and you've already eaten all the spaghetti and sugar?!

[Guest]

"I'm scared" "Our lives depend on it."

This is, what? The fourth or fifth time they've said this over the past hour?

[hoosiermom]

well, at least it wasn't a gain?

[Caoimhe]

Just now, MsVixen said:

Is their such a thing as "food addiction"?  I believe that it was a made up "illness" to excuse not being able to lose weight.

There actually is, studies show the effects of high sugar / carb having some similarities to alcohol or drug addiction in the brain.

[Azubah]

"Threatening to separate us"? What is this, third grade? Both of you, grow up.

[Shnoopy]

1 minute ago, MsVixen said:

Is their such a thing as "food addiction"?  I believe that it was a made up "illness" to excuse not being able to lose weight.

It's no different than any addiction. Look it up. They wouldn't be the size they are if they weren't addicted. Just sayin...