Season 2 Discussion

[Azanscrazyhair]

47 minutes ago, AussieBabe said:

Sweet baby Jesus. 12 and 13 makes sense. I wish Darcy would stop harping on him being a stepfather. Her daughters already have a father in the form of her ex-husband. He's barely older than the oldest child.

My sentiments exactly..I was dying of second hand embarrassment when they took the pic on the boat.  She says something along the line of your future stepkids!!!  

7 minutes ago, GoGamecox said:

Anyone else wonder if Karine actually did the pregnancy test or whether she just splashed some water on it or something?

Yes, yes I do. 

[Pepper Mostly]

24 minutes ago, Miss Chevious said:

And in Tarik's case, does he even know Hazel has a son?

Does Hazel know he has a daughter?

[HeNeedsSomeMilk]

52 minutes ago, Mr. Minor said:

And does landing in Manila turn American men into complete dorks?

The red flannel Elmer Fudd hat in the tropical Philippines heat makes spotting the dork in the room really easy.  A tank top after such a long trip?  He has to reek as well.....

1 hour ago, CoachWristletJen said:

Angela's bouncing boobs as she ran out of the terminal and when she was all over him with all those people watching?

As big as those things are it's a wonder she didn't have two black eyes.

[DaphneCat]

56 minutes ago, CoachWristletJen said:

And, there's the assumption: Buy him off with a few trinkets and have her way with him. Who cares what he thinks or how he feels? What makes her appearance all the more horrifying is that she's going there to have sex with the young man in exchange for the keys to the United States. That's the deal. I'm guessing he thinks she's wealthier than she actually is although to him even her trailer is a big move up.  The fact that our Angelas, Nicoles, and Pauls are our U.S. ambassadors to these remote places is what is truly, truly cringeworthy!

Hazel is a product of her environment and no doubt has a tragic story to tell. That being said, she's got a very emotionally dead air about her. And, they will probably seal the deal because he's horny and she's desperate to get out of the Philippines. Circumstances will mandate his leaving her alone with that autistic child, and that is truly frightening. The fact that Hazel matter-of-factly stated that she's selling herself to the highest bidder screams attachment disorder, and that's the best case scenario!

Michael and Hazel are the same person.  They just have different limits on what they are willing to do to get to America - or possibly have different ideas of what is the best strategy to achieve their goal. 

Michael knows that there is no way he can avoid having sex with her and still come to America.  He is closing his eyes and thinking of the green card.  He is probably also trying to decide if he can keep this up for the 2 years it will take to get permanent residency.  

Hazel knows that the best way to keep Tarik interested is to withhold sex.  (Plus I think she is genuinely disappointed in his appearance.)  The deadness is her trying to calculate if she can actually do this or if she needs to keep looking.

I think both Michael and Hazel are desperate and both Americans are coming off terribly as BOTH of them are simply buying "love."  Tarik especially - I did not realize he had only been speaking to her a couple weeks!

[HeNeedsSomeMilk]

12 hours ago, SevenCostanza said:

14 hours ago, DVDFreaker said:

I am laughing at Michael saying make yourself look younger, that is just mean

That was so funny.  Looks like next week he calls her fat.

Is he lying?  She does appear to be older than 52 and looks much older than that when standing next to him.  And yes, she could stand to lose a pound or two, but who among us couldn't?  That said, she is big and not just a little bit either.

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[Auntie Anxiety]

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I don't understand how Rachel can not tend to her baby crying and let some man she DOES NOT KNOW tend to her baby.

Rachel has been taking care of Lucy for the last 8 months (and the 9 months of her pregnancy) all by herself and was probably thrilled that someone else was willing to get up and check on Lucy, regardless of his serial killer/ax murderer looks and his vacant stares into space. And is there no one who factors in jet lag and time difference with regard to Lucy?

I also have concerns about Rachel’s 7yo daughter, Ella. Maybe I am old school, but when I was raising my sons, they and their welfare came first. Always. I simply don’t get this looking for love and who gives a shit about how the kids fare (I’m looking at you Tarik, Darcy, Ricky). Apparently it never crosses their minds that a parent’s first responsibility is to his/her children.

Grangela would have been better off finding a male escort closer to home. Much cheaper in the long run. 

[blueorchid]

I am probably the only one on here who likes Paul and Karine. I think they have the best shot of all these couples because they are similar ages and levels of attractiveness, and she seems calm and understanding of his neurosis. I do think he's stupid for not taking a portuguese class before coming over, and the fact that they don't speak the same language is super duper weird now that I think about it. The other couples can at least communicate without a translator. I take back what i said. 

I love me some Angela. I don't care that she's been on Maury twice, and is a ridiculous person who seems way too comfortable in her own skin. I would like to drink boxed wine with her. 

I do not care for Tariq. His main reason for going to the philippians was to use his dick, and i bet the second the cameras left he was all over poor, dead inside Hazel even though she made it clear she did not want to give it up just yet. 

I think Ricky is kind of cute and seems nice, but is obviously stupid for thinking a girl that young and pretty will do anything remotely physical with him. 

I'm over Darcy and Jesse. I do think she looks good compared to last season but it is so obvious that this man is not going to marry her. Plus I don't understand her pushing the step dad thing when her daughters are basically teenagers who are probably more mature than she is. They know what's up. They know this guy will probably never be their step dad.

I'm on the fence about the British guy, Jon. I think he may have lost some braincells fighting in bars because he seems slow. Plus it's really dumb that he didn't save some money for a hotel. 

[EllaDisco]

1 hour ago, winsomeone said:

Maybe because of the language barrier, Karine doesn't notice just how odd Paul really is?

Nah, a guy can only ask you to take so many pregnancy tests before you realize something is off....

[Dobian]

I guess hot pants and spiked heels is Darcy's default outfit for every occasion.  You really have to dress up like you're going on a hot date when it's just to have your bf meet your kids and spend a day sightseeing?  Wouldn't tennis shoes be a little more appropriate for that outing?  Every time she leaves the house it's like she's a 21 year old about to go clubbing.

Edited August 20, 2018 by Dobian

[bichonblitz]

Omg, I weep for these children. All of them, the babies and the older ones. They all have parents with serious priorities out of place and I'm afraid of what these idiots are willing to bring in to their children's lives with barely knowing their "soulmates" themselves! Seeing exhausted baby Lucy was so sad to me. A perfect little beautiful baby that won't be "allowed" to cry. These children do not deserve this!

25 minutes ago, CafeAuLait said:

The red flannel Elmer Fudd hat in the tropical Philippines heat makes spotting the dork in the room really easy.  A tank top after such a long trip?  He has to reek as well.....

I don't know who looked worse getting off the plane, Tarik or Angela. Tarik telling Hazel how beautiful she is over and over again was so creepy. 

[EllaDisco]

Rachel and Jon- I don't think she's dumping Lucy on him because she doesn't want to deal with her. I think she is trying to help along her idea of them being a happy little family.  Yes, we think it's crazy if they just met, but he's been paying for daycare, she sent him the umbilical cord, etc.  She might be wrong, but I don't think it's because she doesn't care.  I was  happy to see him leave and go for a cup of tea with his mom when he was feeling stressed.  I work with young children with special needs and we, the staff, are always encouraged to pass a situation on the another if we ever are feeling stressed and need a break.

 

Angela and Michael- I do not need to hear about their sex life!  I don't mind them otherwise, though.  They both have certain things they want and if the other is okay with that, who am I to say that's not the right reason.  Up until recently, marriages were business arrangements to consolidate power with families.  I think Michael really is a Trump fan.  He's a loud brash businessman, who says he's rich.  That's Michael's dream.  He likely isn't aware of some of Trump's other comments.

 

Darcy and Jesse - Boring.  No one wants him to have a father-type relationship with her kids except Darcy.

 

Paul and Karine - Boring.  One of them at least needs to learn the other's language.  What is something happens to their devices one day???

 

Ricky - If Melissa is a nursing student, she could have homework.  I know lots of people who got braces as adults, because they never had the opportunity as kids.  So those two things alone don't bother me.  However, she has no interest in him.  She wants to go to night clubs, not raise his children.  He did not charm her.  She's not interested at all.

 

Tarek and Hazel - Again, I don't mind the idea of them as a couple, if they both are in agreement.  She wants someone to marry her and give her a better life.  He wants a younger, hot wife?  If they can both agree to that, why not?  The fact that they both have young children might give them a way to bond.  However, Tarek should not have assumed that one bed was fine when they just met.  Also, I think his five flights was the result of him buying a bunch of cheap, short flights and cobbling them together.  I would hate to travel that way and chances are high something will go wrong.  However, I have a friend who did it recently while travelling from the US to Greece and she loved it because she prefers shorter flights and she arranged it to have stops to visit friends in other places along the way.

 

Did I miss anyone?

Oops, forgot to add:  If I was travelling to another country to meet someone I had only known online, I would book myself into a hotel in the main city and get myself there.  Then I would shower and sleep and arrange to meet them the next day for coffee or lunch or something to see if we really hit it off in person and see where it went from there.

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[Kickboxer]

12 hours ago, SabineElisabeth said:

Personally, and maybe this is partly relative... but I find Angela to be rather likable.  Yes, she could use a make over and some practice modulating her volume.  But, compared to the vapid, vacuous, self-absorbed people that comprise almost everyone else on this show, I would choose to spend time with Angela, who seems genuine, authentic, and has at least some self-awareness, any day of the week. 

Yes, Mr. Kickboxer and I were saying the same thing about Angela. She would be a fun pool-hall, dive bar buddy. Michael was pretty funny with his comments, remember she called him a 'chunky baby' first LOL.  I liked this episode, at least a lot of things happened. Was surprised to see Ricky's catfish Melissa show up, she is a perfect example of the difference between those snapchat-filtered pictures and reality. Not saying she is unattractive, but those altered pics don't do anyone favors, if meeting in person is an expected result. Of course, I don't think she expected him to show up in love either.

Darcy's face is just fascinating, I spend all of her scenes trying to figure out the myriad ways she has altered herself. So weird the way Jesse blathers on about wanting a 'natural' woman but I guess that is his way of being passive-aggresive towards her.. 

 

Jon and Lucy's mom are a cute couple, size compatible but I was waiting with bated breath to see if she would EVER take a damn shower. Finally in the bedroom scene she looked cleaner. Maybe the worried Mother Jon didn't offer her a shower right away. So many worried parents in this epi too! I loved the facial expressions of Family Karine while Paul was attempting to explain his criminal past, until they decided he would still be acceptable. Wish they all would have sent him and his 10,000 foot lockers packing. 

[Ijustwantsomechips]

15 hours ago, usernameG said:

Carlton aka Tariq needs needs to get the family Chantel on the phone. His lady is admittedly trying to harvest the American dollar.

Yaaaaas!!! We call him Carlton too.  My mom also said she was harvesting the American dollar!  

[Lady Iris]

Did Jesse say something to the effect that he needs to manage Darcy's expectations and blah blah blah and then he gives her written love note??? No wonder Darcy's all confused.

[Gigglepuff]

I used to try to convince myself that I wouldn't watch the new season of any of the 90 Day shows...I'm weak though and have totally abandoned that thinking and now I feel as though TLC is obligated to keep up with the series forever and with limited breaks between its various forms and seasons. 

 

Help me. 

[islandgal140]

TLC really hit the jackpot with Big Ang and Michael. I can't lie I was afraid of MAGA Angela having a reckless mouth and spouting off racist stereotypes about Africa - living in huts, poverty, jungles, AIDS, etc., but she hasn't come out of her face with anything like that - YET (or the producers have mercy on her and edited it out). It is Michael's mouth - and there is nothing reckless about it. His English is flawless, he picks his words carefully and he knows exactly WTF he is saying. How many ways can he say she is bossy, manly and loud! 

The cheers and clapping of the Nigerians at the airport when Big Ang greeted accosted Michael was everything.  He was probably crowned King of all Scammers for his accomplishment. 

Did Family Karine harvest the American dollar? Their place looks a lot nicer and more modern than I last remember. 

I will be the cheese that stands alone. I did think that Rachel and Jon's 1st meeting demonstrated a chemistry. It just got awkward when they got to his house. However, Rachel ain't shit for putting her infant daughter in potential perilous situations with no backup plan and no money.   Completely dependent on a dude she barely knows, who has a violent past. What an idiot. 

How far was that drive from London to Weston? It was light out when they left the city and pitch black when they got there. 

Tarik chose a flight to Manila with 5 connecting flights? What in Priceline hell?!?! I have never heard such a thing. I think I would give up by layover 3. 

There is such a sad resigned aura that surrounds Hazel. 

1 hour ago, PinkFlamingo said:

I found Jon losing his train of thought halfway through a slow sentence and then just staring off into space with an open mouthed look of child-like wonder fascinating.

Jon did play American football. Perhaps he got sacked one to many times?

57 minutes ago, winsomeone said:

Maybe because of the language barrier, Karine doesn't notice just how odd Paul really is?

I still don't understand how neither's command of their partner's native language has improved a single iota. Paul, who has access and money, is the worst offender. He can't invest in Rosetta Stone or some other language course to learn Brazilian Portuguese? His answer to the language barrier is to get a better cellphone and download a text to speech translation app. 

Speaking of language, I watch with closed captioning and the show captioned Karine as speaking Spanish. Huh?

[Scarlett45]

52 minutes ago, blueorchid said:

I am probably the only one on here who likes Paul and Karine. I think they have the best shot of all these couples because they are similar ages and levels of attractiveness, and she seems calm and understanding of his neurosis.

Of course beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but even with Karine not looking her best she is far better looking than Paul. Give her access to cosmetics and hair treatments and she will be gorgeous. Paul looks like one of those creepy types who fantasize about shooting women who won’t have sex with them. Paul rubs me the wrong way- I don’t think he’s stable. Also ARSON. 

[magemaud]

11 minutes ago, islandgal140 said:

How far was that drive from London to Weston? It was light out when they left the city and pitch black when they got there. 

It's 150 miles, a 3 hour ride. It was December, so getting dark early is expected, but why didn't they spend the first night somewhere outside of London? I realize hotels are quite pricey, but even a hostel or Air BnB room would have given Rachel a chance to get cleaned up, rest and some privacy for their, ahem..."first time"...before traveling to meet Jon's Mum the next day. 

[MegD]

2 hours ago, gavinmac said:

Tarik doing the whole "What's going on? The condo I booked only has one bed? I had no idea" thing was a classless move.

Not to defend him too much, but when I was looking at AirBnBs for Dad & I's trip to London at Christmas, I found several that were listed as "2 bed" (because I love my dad, but we're not creepy) only to read the fine print and discover that the second bed was a loveseat that flipped out, a futon, or, in one listing, a bedroll stored in a closet. I almost booked the bedroll room since it was super close to where we wanted to be and it was one of the cheapest rates I had found, but then I checked the fine print because Dad wanted to see the second bed. He would have been fine with a loveseat or a futon, but the idea of a thin mattress on the tile floor? Nope. Ended up finding a reasonably priced "American" hotel (so he could have his hot breakfast every morning and I could have WiFi) for only like $15 US more.

 

That also goes for Jon and Rachel. There are plenty of places in London (and outside of the center of London) where they could have gotten a hotel for a single night, spent the next day seeing London without dragging her stuff around, and then driven to his home. She would have gotten sleep, Lucy would have been settled in the time zone, and chances are, Jon could have seen Lucy's routines making him less "stressed".

 

13 minutes ago, islandgal140 said:

How far was that drive from London to Weston? It was light out when they left the city and pitch black when they got there. 

Assuming he was parked at Paddington Station (which it looked like he wasn't), Weston-super-Mare is at least 2 1/2 hours away. This was also filmed around Christmas, judging by the Christmas tree seen at St. Paul's Cathedral when they passed it and the tree at Rachel's house. It gets dark quick at night. I was there from Boxing Day until New Year's Eve and we were surprised how fast it became absolutely pitch black outside in the evenings.

[Granny58]

2 hours ago, magemaud said:

Paul is so stupid he didn’t realize that the pregnancy test results were invalid if he didn’t supervise Kreenie actually taking it. She very well could be pregnant but she’ll try to pass the baby off as Paul’s Premie. 

also, not being pregnant does not equal not fooling around.  Not accusing her, but one is not the same as the other. 

2 hours ago, winsomeone said:

Maybe because of the language barrier, Karine doesn't notice just how odd Paul really is?

that's a good point.  Accents and whatnot are distracting.  Like an English accent (Jon) covers a lot of problems.  

[guilfoyleatpp]

I just noticed that it sounded like Karine-y said "understand, pendejo?" after the pregnancy test.

And Pole responded "nintendo."

Yeah, they're coming right along.

[Granny58]

1 hour ago, EllaDisco said:

However, Tarek should not have assumed that one bed was fine when they just met.

I don't think he did.  As I recall, he offered to sleep on the sofa and she insisted they share the bed because the sofa was too tiny...but put up the barriers.  

[Ijustwantsomechips]

This show is my weekly fuckery fix!  These people are ridiculous...where to even start?

• Darcy is by far the thirstiest woman I’ve ever seen.  Did she say her kids were 11 and 12? She’s either lying, or they attend the Kardashian-Jenner School of Fashion amd Cosmetology.  They look old as hell! And did anyone else notice the older daughter making googley eyes at Jesse?  Poor think couldn’t even help herself with the flirting.  Screw her mom for putting her in that situation.  I wouldn’t be comfortable doing so.
• I wish someone would introduce Pole to straight leg, skinny leg, or just modern fit pants.  Where, for the love of all things holy, does he manage to find these blousony, relaxed fit, Z. Cavaricchi pants?  That dude is creepy AF, and he really needs to get over his ex.  You ain’t the first person to be cheated on.  In fact, I don’t blame the ex.  
• Tarik is a LOSER. He’s that guy who doesn’t know when to lay off the compliments.  Stop acting brand new and sit your silly ass down somwehere.  She’s not the first pretty woman you’ve met, and she wasn’t all that.   While I have sympathy for Hazel’s situation, she comes across as cutthroat and calculating.  She thinks he’s chunky?  Oh man, wait till she gets to America!
• Poor Angela is clueless shameless,and mannorless.  She seems like a nice person though, and probably is good for a few laughs.  I have no sympathy for Michael for being a user because despite being horny, I think she thinks this is real.  
• Ricky and his dumb fanny pack are hopeless.  Dude, you could’ve met a Colombiana in Miami for far less money. Stop shooting for Beyonce and you might find someone.  
• Rachel is delusional and Jon has anxiety issues.  Women like her get on my nerves though.  She’s taking the Chelsea Houska ( a la Teen Mom) route, and trying to rewrite history.  Pushing Lucy on Jon won’t make him her bio kid, nor will it eliminate the real dad.  That’s not how it works.  That’s not how any of this works.   

[LocalGovt]

2 hours ago, GoGamecox said:

Anyone else wonder if Karine actually did the pregnancy test or whether she just splashed some water on it or something?

Not only that....Paul didn't know how to read the results. She could have been lying, and there is, indeed, a baby. One that will be very premature.

[Kickboxer]

2 hours ago, magemaud said:

Paul is so stupid he didn’t realize that the pregnancy test results were invalid if he didn’t supervise Kreenie actually taking it. She very well could be pregnant but she’ll try to pass the baby off as Paul’s Premie. 

Even stupider- he didn't know how to read the results on the stick! She messed with his head (or started out with the truth) by saying yes she was pregnant, and then reversed the story on him. Very hilarious part of the show imo. 

[Nancybeth]

14 minutes ago, Granny58 said:

also, not being pregnant does not equal not fooling around.  Not accusing her, but one is not the same as the other. 

that's a good point.  Accents and whatnot are distracting.  Like an English accent (Jon) covers a lot of problems.  

Does Paul think the only possible result of two people having sex is getting pregnant?  Like, he seems to think that if she's pregnant, it means she cheated and if not, well then it must not be true.  HELLO!  What about STDs?  What about yeah they had sex and used protection?   Is he stupid??

[Kangatush]

Tarik and Hazel:  Has she shared that she is super interested in leaving the Philippines, with an eye towards getting her son back, with him, or just the cameras?  If she's been transparent with him, like Alla was with Matt, then they have a shot at making it work.  If she's just trying to play the love angle, it's doomed.  P.S. If she thinks Tarik is chubby, she should meet Ricky.

 Ricky and Melissa:  You chubby bastard.  Sitting around for 3 hours makes you look so weak.  One of the reasons she was totally willing to call you a coward to your face.  She'll just continue to stand you up, or make you wait ridiculous amounts of time forever now.  She's not charmed by you.  She thinks you're a fool.  She has zero interest in any sort of relationship beyond sending you sexy pics for money.

Jon and Rachael:  The levels of immaturity on both sides is kind of shocking to me for people in their 30s.  But I think they could actually work it out, depending on just how bad his criminal past is.  It is worrying that she keeps making them a family of 3, when her other daughter exists too.  Even if her dad is in the picture still, it doesn't mean Jon wouldn't have some sort of relationship with her as well.

Pole and Karine:  I just want their ceremony to be at the boat dock.

Darcey and Jesse:  Her thirst dehydrates me.  P.S.  His last name is Meester.  I'd forever be telling him to, "look here Meester", but I'm an idiot.

Michael and Angela:  Tone it down several notches.  I love how he said he thinks he can cope with her for a few weeks.

[magemaud]

6 minutes ago, Kickboxer said:

3 hours ago, magemaud said:

Paul is so stupid he didn’t realize that the pregnancy test results were invalid if he didn’t supervise Kreenie actually taking it. She very well could be pregnant but she’ll try to pass the baby off as Paul’s Premie. 

Even stupider- he didn't know how to read the results on the stick! She messed with his head (or started out with the truth) by saying yes she was pregnant, and then reversed the story on him. Very hilarious part of the show imo. 

After he said he wanted her to take the pregnancy test and she got angry and walked off, she was talking on her phone. Probably calling someone and saying "This a-hole is insisting I take a pregnancy test, NOW what do I do?" and got the advice to fake the results. Or maybe she asked Brazilian Siri. 

Edited August 20, 2018 by magemaud

[Kangatush]

1 minute ago, Nancybeth said:

Does Paul think the only possible result of two people having sex is getting pregnant?  Like, he seems to think that if she's pregnant, it means she cheated and if not, well then it must not be true.  HELLO!  What about STDs?  What about yeah they had sex and used protection?   Is he stupid??

Yes, yes he is.

[Nancybeth]

Just now, Kangatush said:

Yes, yes he is.

Maybe I should have said, "Is Paul really THAT stupid?"  Although the answer is the same.

[Spisee Hotsos]

5 hours ago, libgirl2 said:

I couldn't sleep last night so I rewatched parts of the show. I think Melissa is a teenager. She tried to act so adult and it seemed off. Her voice is very young too.

I agree about her mannerisms, but how many teenagers run around with huge bolt-ons? 

[Toaster Strudel]

I'm going to close my eyes and try to imagine what people would say about Emphysema Angie & Michael Dick if the genders were reversed.

[magemaud]

2 minutes ago, Saje81 said:

but how many teenagers run around with huge bolt-ons? 

Just the ones with "clients" to pay for them

Edited August 20, 2018 by magemaud

[sasha206]

15 hours ago, guilfoyleatpp said:

Jon seemed a little disappointed in Rachel. She's not like other girl's he's dated? In the UK?  I would need to see these other girls (hundreds, apparently) to understand what he means. 

That was hilarious.  Meanwhile, his days of a six pack and are long, long ago.  The two of them look like they are both adequately suited for each other in the looks department.

[Horrified]

1 hour ago, EllaDisco said:

Rachel and Jon- I don't think she's dumping Lucy on him because she doesn't want to deal with her. I think she is trying to help along her idea of them being a happy little family.  Yes, we think it's crazy if they just met, but he's been paying for daycare, she sent him the umbilical cord, etc.  She might be wrong, but I don't think it's because she doesn't care.  

Did anyone notice Jon say "I've missed you" to Lucy?  They were at his home and Rachel was holding the baby and Jon was gazing into Lucy's eyes.  Does this mean "i've missed you since our last FaceTime 12 hours ago?" or "i've missed you since you were last here visiting me"?

[PeaceLily2]

1 hour ago, Scarlett45 said:

Of course beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but even with Karine not looking her best she is far better looking than Paul. Give her access to cosmetics and hair treatments and she will be gorgeous. Paul looks like one of those creepy types who fantasize about shooting women who won’t have sex with them. Paul rubs me the wrong way- I don’t think he’s stable. Also ARSON. 

Yes!

[EllaDisco]

7 minutes ago, Horrified said:

Did anyone notice Jon say "I've missed you" to Lucy?  They were at his home and Rachel was holding the baby and Jon was gazing into Lucy's eyes.  Does this mean "i've missed you since our last FaceTime 12 hours ago?" or "i've missed you since you were last here visiting me"?

I noticed that and thought it gives fodder to those who think they have met before.  But with Jon, I think it could just as easily be referring to he's missed her since FaceTiming.  Honestly, I don't care if they have met before.  I expect some of these "manipulations" from TLC.  For the same reason, I also think her "I have no money if this doesn't work out" could very well be a TLC "suggestion" to up to drama factor.

[AussieBabe]

4 minutes ago, EllaDisco said:

I noticed that and thought it gives fodder to those who think they have met before.  But with Jon, I think it could just as easily be referring to he's missed her since FaceTiming.  Honestly, I don't care if they have met before.  I expect some of these "manipulations" from TLC.  For the same reason, I also think her "I have no money if this doesn't work out" could very well be a TLC "suggestion" to up to drama factor.

I don't know. I think that might be real. If she had extra funds, it would've made logical sense to book an AirBNB or stay at a bed and breakfast overnight as opposed to hopping off a transatlantic flight (12+ hours), getting on the train, and then driving another 2.5-3 hours. 

[EllaDisco]

37 minutes ago, Granny58 said:

I don't think he did.  As I recall, he offered to sleep on the sofa and she insisted they share the bed because the sofa was too tiny...but put up the barriers.  

Yes, he did, but it seemed like she felt obligated to let him share the bed because the sofa was too small and he jumped on that idea, instead of realizing she was uncomfortable and insisting he take the couch or put the cushions on the floor at least the first night.  It's too bad he couldn't get a place with two bedrooms, but based on his crazy 5 flight itinerary, I'm thinking he's maybe not as well off as he's pretending.

[Azanscrazyhair]

30 minutes ago, Kangatush said:

Yes, yes he is.

Lol, is the ocean wet??

[Alonzo Mosely FBI]

I wonder how much Pole and Kriny got paid extra for that confusing scene about the predcy tess so they could get the sound bites to get us to sit thru the commercials. That was very confusing. In addition, Pole can't READ the flipping thing so she COULD be totally pg and he still does not know. Predcy tess 101. Check the evidence! 

Hazel is losing her hair (bangs in front) and her long horse tail that's a diff color is a total fake right? You can see the thin scraggly miniscule rough hair that matches her bangs in the ponytail holder mixed with the long fake. That made me sad, the whole hair thing is very off with her and unhealthy. There is a little bit of sad, nobody home in her eyes also. 

Angela groping Michael was awful. Imagine if the genders were reversed and we were watching a 52 year old man reach for a young woman's crotch first thing in the hotel room. No consent just pawing it was awful I did not like it at ALL. Her heart shaped armpit sweat with the 4 hooker bra in the back was a nice touch in addition to the hole in her leggings. Trash. 

When Jesse gave Darcey the letter to her for her birthday I thought of Steve Martin in the Baby Mama movie, when as a reward he gives them so many seconds of his eye contact as a reward. That letter was Jesse's seconds of eye contact as Darcey's reward. LOL Jesse is a psychopath.  She is just the vessel for him to get seen on TV.  Remarkable how the younger daughter was so much "younger" (not as accessorized/madeup) than the older daughter they are just a year apart. Interesting. 

Rachel Rachel Rachel. Get some sleep with your baby and start your relationship in the morning. She is a hot mess. Hairy gnome has an anxiety problem for sure. 

[EllaDisco]

2 minutes ago, AussieBabe said:

I don't know. I think that might be real. If she had extra funds, it would've made logical sense to book an AirBNB or stay at a bed and breakfast overnight as opposed to hopping off a transatlantic flight (12+ hours), getting on the train, and then driving another 2.5-3 hours. 

It would make sense to most of us, but she's been putting this relationship on fast forward since the show began.  

I think you could definitely be right, because I know too many people who behave that way in real life.  I just mean that I don't necessarily trust that, because it could make for some easy TLC-induced drama.

[Azanscrazyhair]

1 minute ago, Azanscrazyhair said:

Lol, is the ocean wet??

Sorry, I'm the idiot.  I meant that in reply to is Paul really that stupid 

[Pepper Mostly]

1 hour ago, islandgal140 said:

Jon did play American football. Perhaps he got sacked one to many times?

Last week I speculated in these pages that Jon has played a little too much football with his helmet off!

42 minutes ago, Kangatush said:

Tarik and Hazel:  Has she shared that she is super interested in leaving the Philippines, with an eye towards getting her son back, with him, or just the cameras?  If she's been transparent with him, like Alla was with Matt, then they have a shot at making it work.  If she's just trying to play the love angle, it's doomed.  P.S. If she thinks Tarik is chubby, she should meet Ricky.

 Ricky and Melissa:  You chubby bastard.  Sitting around for 3 hours makes you look so weak.  One of the reasons she was totally willing to call you a coward to your face.  She'll just continue to stand you up, or make you wait ridiculous amounts of time forever now.  She's not charmed by you.  She thinks you're a fool.  She has zero interest in any sort of relationship beyond sending you sexy pics for money.

Jon and Rachael:  The levels of immaturity on both sides is kind of shocking to me for people in their 30s.  But I think they could actually work it out, depending on just how bad his criminal past is.  It is worrying that she keeps making them a family of 3, when her other daughter exists too.  Even if her dad is in the picture still, it doesn't mean Jon wouldn't have some sort of relationship with her as well.

Pole and Karine:  I just want their ceremony to be at the boat dock.

Darcey and Jesse:  Her thirst dehydrates me.  P.S.  His last name is Meester.  I'd forever be telling him to, "look here Meester", but I'm an idiot.

Michael and Angela:  Tone it down several notches.  I love how he said he thinks he can cope with her for a few weeks.

This whole post has me in stitches but the boat dock reference brings it to a whole new level. Kudos! "Boat dock? Boot duck? Bhote douck?" Still a high point. hahahahahahaha

Do you think Darcey wants to marry Jesse so she can be Mrs. Meester, to his Mr. Meester?

[booboopbedoo]

39 minutes ago, sasha206 said:

That was hilarious.  Meanwhile, his days of a six pack and are long, long ago.  The two of them look like they are both adequately suited for each other in the looks department.

I think there is some mental delays with him. He stops talking and stares off to ask the wall for advise.

But we all know this charade is for the viewers.

[Baltimore Betty]

42 minutes ago, Toaster Strudel said:

I'm going to close my eyes and try to imagine what people would say about Emphysema Angie & Michael Dick if the genders were reversed.

OMG, I will never be able to refer to Angie and Michael as anything other than your clever nicknames!

Don't close your eyes to imagine any of that hot mess, real or otherwise, you will need brain bleach.

I forget which girl is meeting who(m?).  One of the girls in her TH said that money is important to her, (duh).  If it so important she is meeting the wrong guy.

[DaphneCat]

24 minutes ago, Alonzo Mosely FBI said:

Angela groping Michael was awful. Imagine if the genders were reversed and we were watching a 52 year old man reach for a young woman's crotch first thing in the hotel room. No consent just pawing it was awful I did not like it at ALL. Her heart shaped armpit sweat with the 4 hooker bra in the back was a nice touch in addition to the hole in her leggings. Trash. 

I had the same thought - he has to put up with it because he is a man?

[Matty]

Melissa and Hazel hit the American dream jackpot that Annie was hoping for with unemployed, fat, lazy David. Tarik and Ricky have nice, middle class suburban homes, good jobs, young kids for Annie to mother, they're younger than David and better looking. I know they may not be 10s but they are at least 5s compared to David's -1.  Annie gets a room above a storage facility office with no kitchen, an unemployed moocher of a husband that gained back all the weight he lost and adult children that don't like or respect her. Poor Annie. She should have held out for better.

Michael wanted to sink in to the floor when Angela was grabbing him and jumping his bones at the airport. Calm down, Angela. Did you notice the dignified Nigerian locals walking through the airport staring at the loud, overweight, pushy American lady? Angela, you need to tone it down about 50 notches.

Edited August 20, 2018 by Matty

[Pepper Mostly]

5 minutes ago, Matty said:

Melissa and Hazel hit the American dream jackpot that Annie was hoping for with unemployed, fat, lazy David. Tarik and Ricky have nice, middle class suburban homes, good jobs, young kids for Annie to mother, they're younger than David and better looking. I know they may not be 10s but they are at least 6s to David's -1.  Annie gets a room above a storage facility office with no kitchen, an unemployed moocher of a husband that gained back all the weight he lost and adult children that don't like or respect her. Poor Annie. She should have held out for better.

 

Agreed on Hazel. She, like Alla, has reasonable expectations and is probably also willing to work hard, play her part, and not complain as long as she has a nice home and a kind husband. If she and dumdum Tariq have a few good years I'm prepared to give her a pass.

[eatsleep]

6 hours ago, snarkish said:

I did notice he has rather nice teeth...

They look like dentures to me.