Season 2 Discussion

[cherenkov]

On 8/25/2018 at 10:41 PM, Tuneful said:

“All she has is a tacky porn star boob job imo.”

That is your opinion, and you are entitled to it, just as I am entitled to mine. We’ll find out eventually why Ricky’s jaw hits the floor and he exclaims “What??” in shock when Melissa (not shown in clip) walks up to his outdoor table, as shown in the preview.

Really bad bolt on tits and makeup applied with a putty knife, definitely.

[GrannySmith]

5 hours ago, Saje81 said:

Apologies if someone else already commented on this (I haven't read all the way through), but Lucy's forehead redness is a common birthmark known as an "angel kiss". It's due to dilated capillaries near the skin's surface, and usually fades out by the time the child is 2 years old.

We used to call them stork bites. My son had one, and it faded away. 

[Emkat]

20 hours ago, Dobian said:

Ricky please lose that number.

Hahahaha omg!!!

Please call somebody else...

Edited August 28, 2018 by Emkat

[Rt66vintage]

Angela was so ready to relax back at the hotel, and I was right there with ya, baby! She did very well at the village. 

Maybe Angela was interested in a long cool African dress, but was concerned about the price. I didn't get the impression Michael was buying it for her. The salesperson said quietly to Michael "I speak English." Perhaps Angela would've preferred to deal with that salesperson alone, later. Much later. 

Is it possible that because Angela is so "manly" she had her one-night stand, and was ready for some alone time? Hit it & quit it?

Why did mother Michael feel so justified in quickly turning up her nose at Angela's offering? I agree with an up-post that our girl is not stupid & will soon detect she's being used.

[Auntie Anxiety]

12 minutes ago, Rt66vintage said:

Why did mother Michael feel so justified in quickly turning up her nose at Angela's offering? I agree with an up-post that our girl is not stupid & will soon detect she's being used.

Mother Michael knows how the game is played. It’s the cost of doing business. If you want my son, what’s in it for me?

[renatae]

3 hours ago, Pepper Mostly said:

True story. My son was born at 35 weeks, 4 pounds, 7 ounces. In the nursery with him was another baby, also born at 35 weeks. 8 pounds, 14 ounces. Her mother and I would laugh about it. She'd be all "this is hilarious. look at my little premature baby!" while bouncing her little bruiser. It can happen! 

I worked labor/delivery/neonatal for many years and never saw one even close to average weight premie at 35 weeks, let alone a 9 pounder. I suspect her doctor was mathematically challenged or she had no clue as to her actual last menstrual period, lol.

Seriously, she probably had one or two bleeding episodes after she became pregnant which she mistook for periods. That happens fairly frequently.

[renatae]

Sorry for being such a Chatty Cathy tonight, but I'm re watching and once again my mouth fell open when Michael's mom expressed her concern over, of all things, handgun violence in the U.S. With Nigeria, Lagos included, being an area of high crime, violence and terrorism such that the State Department issues travel and terrorism warnings, that really stuck out to me.

[guilfoyleatpp]

Yeah, it's interesting, isn't it? As dangerous as Nigeria is, on the whole and in our perceptions, the level of gun violence in the US is still remarkable to them.

[millennium]

2 hours ago, hookedontv said:

Mommy probably picks out his clothes and packs up his bags...with some hair from her brush of course. 

His clothes are all three sizes too large.   All he's missing is a pair of papa's shoes to clomp around in.

[peaceknit]

14 hours ago, AZChristian said:

We spend every Sunday night feeling a little guilty about watching this train wreck . . . but it's the best comedy show on television.  

BTW, I was heartbroken when Grangela refused to eat that plate of snails.  I LOVE escargot.  

Never had them...do they taste like shrimp?

[Kangatush]

Darcey and Jesse:  Nothing screams strong, independent woman like constantly dissolving in tears and demanding love.

Tarik and Hazel:  He started praying 5 minutes into that service to be anywhere else.  And Angelina Jolie has a amazing body, not like a little boy, like Hazel.

Michael and Angelina:  Props to her for trying the food and learning some phrases in their language.  But homegirl, you're fat.  It's not a secret.  Love yourself.

Ricky and ?:  I like him more now that it seems he had a plan B girl.  And you didn't make any sort of kiss or not kiss decision, she only went in for a hug.

Edited August 28, 2018 by Kangatush

[Guest]

4 hours ago, IvySpice said:

. . . Liking is more important than loving.

This was the most important revelation in my 24+ year marriage.

[CousinOliver]

I enjoyed this unintentional reverse psychology: Tarik is planning on showing up and proposing to a woman he's only chatted with online, until Mother Hazel pushes the idea, then it's all uhhhh, let's not rush.  

[Guest]

Wonder if Tarik finally realized that he will not only be discount Angelina Jolie's husband/lover, but will have a new family to financially support?  Family Hazel has a God, but Tarik is their earthly savior from abject poverty.

Edited August 28, 2018 by Guest
Grammar, sexy bitch.

[KateHearts]

I find it interesting that Paul hugs Kreeny so awkwardly and then clap, clap, claps her on the back the way one would pet a horse.  That and his unusually close relationship with his mom- whom he refers to as "Mother"- gives me a Norman Bates sort of vibe.

[DNR]

20 hours ago, StatisticalOutlier said:

Just when I get comfortable despising her, she does something like show that she learned some of the language or shake neighbors' hands, and I just can't hate her.  I think she has a good heart underneath that overwhelming veneer. 

 

I agree on the Darcey, but Stacey (like Tracey) have prevalent long enough that I give them a pass.  I assume the same will happen with Darcey.  I just wish it didn't have to be on my watch.

The only other time I’ve ever heard of the name ‘Darcey’ was in the 1988 movie classic ‘For Keeps’ starring Molly Ringwald ( Brat Pack!) .  

‘Stacey’ has been around a long time and stands the test of time when you’re older better than ‘Darcey’ does.  ( no offense to any Darcey’s out there jmo) 

*Tarik & Hazel : i really thought when Tarik was sharing the online pictures of Hazel that she was going to turn out to be a male. I laughed when she said he was ‘chubby’ , i just don’t see this relationship working out .

Edited August 28, 2018 by DNR
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[Quof]

1 hour ago, KateHearts said:

Paul hugs Kreeny so awkwardly and then clap, clap, claps her on the back the way one would pet a horse

It's a Man Hug - you wouldn't want it to feel good to embrace another man, so you throw in some aversion therapy by making it painful.

[Guest]

6 hours ago, Kangatush said:

Darcey and Jesse:  Nothing screams strong, independent woman like constantly dissolving in tears and demanding love.

Tarik and Hazel:  He started praying 5 minutes into that service to be anywhere else.  And Angelina Jolie has a amazing body, not like a little boy, like Hazel.

Michael and Angelina:  Props to her for trying the food and learning some phrases in their language.  But homegirl, you're fat.  It's not a secret.  Love yourself.

Ricky and ?:  I like him more now that it seems he had a plan B girl.  And you didn't make any sort of kiss or not kiss decision, she only went in for a hug.

Love your post! 

Allow me to gently say that Angelina Jolie's body ain't what it used to be, not because of her various surgeries, but because she's downright skeletal.

[ava111]

On 8/27/2018 at 8:19 AM, lucy711 said:

I don't think Michael meant to be mean by calling Angela fat.  Objectively, she is.  Americans find that word much more offensive than most cultures.   And you can still be pretty and be fat!  I didn't realize how sensitive Americans were to many words until I started teaching English to foreign students.  

Isn't being fat in Africa a sign of prosperity and wealth? He might not be into her being larger but I don't think it was meant as insult in that situation. 

[Pepper Mostly]

9 hours ago, renatae said:

I worked labor/delivery/neonatal for many years and never saw one even close to average weight premie at 35 weeks, let alone a 9 pounder. I suspect her doctor was mathematically challenged or she had no clue as to her actual last menstrual period, lol.

Seriously, she probably had one or two bleeding episodes after she became pregnant which she mistook for periods. That happens fairly frequently.

The baby was in the Special Care Nursery, like mine, so she warranted some additional attention. She was born in a well respected hospital north of Boston, in the mid 90's, routine ultrasounds were very common by then, so even if she'd messed up her dates, the ultrasound would tell the story. A co worker of mine had a baby that weighed in at almost 12 pounds. No gestational diabetes, just a big honking baby. It happens.

That said, I doubt that Karine is likely to have a very large baby, she must live on candy and soda, like the teenager she truly is.

11 minutes ago, ava111 said:

Isn't being fat in Africa a sign of prosperity and wealth? He might not be into her being larger but I don't think it was meant as insult in that situation. 

Eh, Angela's behavior was terrible. But I think it was down to a nicotine fit more than anything. Once she saw the Marlboros it was all over. She was laser focused on getting her smoke on.

[AZChristian]

8 hours ago, peaceknit said:

Never had them...do they taste like shrimp?

They are closer in consistency and taste to mushrooms.  Once they are cooked in something like garlic butter, they don't really have a lot of taste at all.

[IvySpice]

8 hours ago, peaceknit said:

do they taste like shrimp

I agree that the flavor is more like mushrooms, but the texture is more like calamari. Big snails are chewy.

[Honey]

19 hours ago, magemaud said:

Maybe at Communion Tarik inadvertently helped himself to a whole big handful of the host. 

He ate the whole body of Christ!

[Pondlass1]

None of the Americans comment or seem shocked by the poverty they see - or maybe they do off camera.  We don't see them 24/7.  I felt bad for that tied-up rooster and the dog on a 2 foot chain. I'd want to set them free. The church service was something else.  They might have played it up for the cameras, though. It must take a lot of energy to be carrying on like that for hours on end, no wonder they're all so slim.  And all that praying hasn't gotten them anywhere.  But I guess it passes the time.

Kareeeny has lost the fresh young look of last season. Her face is puffy, her hair matted  and she's lazy and sleepy. If she's not pregnant, then what is wrong?  She's only 21 and apparently aging fast.

I don't see any of these relationships moving on from this season.  I haven't read spoilers, but surely they're all done and over by now.   

Baby Lucy is the best of the bunch.  I wish her well and hope her mother comes to her senses.

[sasha206]

1 hour ago, Heauxaplenty said:

Love your post! 

Allow me to gently say that Angelina Jolie's body ain't what it used to be, not because of her various surgeries, but because she's downright skeletal.

Exactly on Angelina.  She's been skeletal for a very long time now and this was before the mastectomy.  She has looked like she's anorexic for a while.

[Honey]

I thought it was very nice of Michael to suggest they dress alike, as a couple.  I think he may be my favorite so far.  He really seems like a nice guy, even if he does idolize Trump.

[Drogo]

Me, watching Angela smuggle a half-chewed snail into Michael's mouth in front of his mother...

[GoGamecox]

Three observations:

* Clearly Stacey and Darcey got a special from their doc on the lip and facial fillers, and I suspect they've both had facelifts, too. They probably pressure each other into getting these things done so they'll deal with their insecurities and look the same (rather than one look younger than the other after procedures). 

* I actually like Angela a little more now after seeing her learning and using the language, greeting locals, etc. She at least put the snail in her mouth and she tried to pretend to be excited about the meal Michael's mother made for her (but we can all agree how vile the way for her to get rid of it was). She's trying to "get it" when it comes to the culture sometimes, which is more than the others. I think her hangup about not getting a Nigerian outfit has less to do with culture backlash and has everything to do with the weight issue (and maybe the cost, because it's clear she's not loaded). I can't believe I'm actually giving her props, because as a child of the South myself, I wouldn't want her to be our first round draft pick for shows like this. But she's doing better than I expected.

* I can't wait to see what happens with Ricky's big secret reveal and the brunette chick. Any ideas? 

[doyouevengohere]

Just watched it.  Good Lort!  I hate these people yet I can not turn away!

Angela- I give her props for learning a few phrases and how to greet Michael's mother.  It's more than most of the 90 day fiancee gang does.  However she lost me with the ciggies and the way she acted at the market. I don't think he meant to be insulting by calling her fat.   English is not his or the shopgirl's first language so I think he was trying to correctly explain the situation using correct terms and it just came out wrong.  He was trying to do something nice for granny and she couldn't just accept it. She would probably look thinner in a Nigerian dress, all covered up, without back fat hanging out.

Rickey- Not only does he wear camo, he wears clashing camo as an all over outfit.  I'm thinking this whole trip wasn't about meeting Melissa, he just wanted time away from his children and responsiblities and failures of everyday life to have a boinkfest.  I love that he's all" I want to be a gentleman and not pressure her....." cause he just totally planned this trip without her input and showed up and demanded she meet with him and drop everything to hang out with him.  It seems like tricky rickey has another lady in line .  Shopping for stepmoms in columbia.

 

Tarik-ki tikki tavi- Hazel can do so much better.  I love that he wore his best pharroh tank top to meet her parents.  No one knows how to make a great first impression like this bozo. Yes, the church service was weird and too long.  Tar pit needs to understand that this is ingrained in Hazel, she will likely carry some of her beliefs with her and might even want to go to church if she comes to America.  If she's away from home, lonely, etc.... she might draw into that sort of community and have deeper beliefs even if she seems non religious away from her parents NOW.

 

Jesse/Darcy- Dang her sister is the younger looking /prettier twin!  Jesse is always threatening to just full leave.  Then leave!  No one wants to see them!  I usually tune these two out, but I wanted to see the house they were staying in- it was very pretty and definitely the star of their segment.  Even if I believed this was a real actual relationship; they would never make it- they are fighting over how to eat pizza and elbows so there is no hope.

 

Karine/Pol- I hate Paul more each week.  Probably the only way Karine can deal with him is to tune him out by focusing on social media and not caring about anything.  She does act like a 12 year old, but he probably likes it.  Her parents always seem so nice and caring.  They probably know she'll have a better life in the US so they okayed the relationship.

 

The Lucy show- I really didnt think Jon's sister was rude at all.  She probably knows and has dealt with Jon's behavior and girlfriends forever and I do think she's tired of it and was trying to warn rachel .  And yes, Rachael needs a makeover; you can go to nice goodwills and get really cute flattering outfits so she has no excuse to wear baggy t-shirts and jeans every single day.

[gunderda]

Jesse and Darcy must be acting, RIGHT??? They are so ridiculous and I'm about ready to fast forward through their segments. 

 

I like Jons sister - especially when she did the Pinocchio nose lol 

 

And I feel like Karine can't even speak her own language properly..... something definitely seems off with her.  Do we know for sure she's actually 21???

[Drogo]

4 minutes ago, GoGamecox said:

* I can't wait to see what happens with Ricky's big secret reveal and the brunette chick. Any ideas? 

No doubt Rico Suave hedged his bets and had 3-4 "ColombianCupid loves of his life" waiting in the wings in case Melissa didn't work out.  Methinks he calls Lucky Contestant #2 to meet him for Day 3.

[Cherrio]

41 minutes ago, doyouevengohere said:

Even if I believed this was a real actual relationship; they would never make it- they are fighting over how to eat pizza and elbows so there is no hope.

Asshole, Jesse berates Darcey because she can't identify some unimportant building in Queens, but when she instructs him CORRECTLY on how to eat pizza, he dismisses it.

Darcey please please please make Jesse a wonderful chocolate pie using Minnie's recipe and offer him 2 slices !

[Phoebe70]

Rambo Ricky and his head-to-toe camouflage, complete with a do-rag and coordinating fanny pack.  Oy!

[booboopbedoo]

51 minutes ago, doyouevengohere said:

I hate Paul more each week. 

He is the creepy guy I knew that used to kill birds and expose himself all the time

He has a hunch and his pants need to be smaller. Mother is the boss and will prevail

[EllaDisco]

44 minutes ago, gunderda said:

And I feel like Karine can't even speak her own language properly..... something definitely seems off with her.  Do we know for sure she's actually 21???

Paul can't speak English properly either, so they have that in common.

[CousinOliver]

Does shallow Ricky really think this will go well for him? Let's say backup Colombian girl not-Melissa is nice and interested and passably attractive for the R-man's ego.  Then what? She's just going to be cool with the program showing that she was second choice over a (presumably) hotter person that Ricky intended to propose to? Methinks I see why Camo Ricky is having some issues finding "love".  

[doyouevengohere]

I wonder if Target and Hazel even know about each other's kids at this point in the story?  I thought they were saying he had only talked with her for like 2 weeks (?) before journeying to meet his soul mate.

[calpurnia99]

They keep saying John doesn't know anything about babies. SO WHAT! No first time parents know anything about babies. No single men his age know anything about babies unil they have one. Why would he? it does not matter in the least, if he moves in with her, he will learn about babies.

He does seem awfully strange though. I did wonder what their plans are? Are they going to marry so she can live there? Because as of now she can't stay longer than 90 days in the UK every 6 months.

I think Tariq is fine, we are so so harsh about these people! Yes his hat is dumb but he seems like a normal decent guy. In fact, higher quality than most on this show.  Maybe I have really low standards, lol!

Kriny looks like complete shit, like greasy and slovenly. 

Jesse is a total asshole but Darcey deserves him.

[Guest]

6 minutes ago, CousinOliver said:

Does shallow Ricky really think this will go well for him? Let's say backup Colombian girl not-Melissa is nice and interested and passably attractive for the R-man's ego.  Then what? She's just going to be cool with the program showing that she was second choice over a (presumably) hotter person that Ricky intended to propose to? Methinks I see why Camo Ricky is having some issues finding "love".  

This dude is SO pudgy and unattractive with the personality of mud.  He's had two wives and is still married with a newborn.  Are women so dumb and desperate that they would pick this confounded idiot with all that baggage?  I'll answer my own question and say yes.  I don't blame Melissa for taking his money and walking away without even a "bye, guy". 

[GoGamecox]

Has it ever come up exactly how much money Ricky was sending Melissa? 

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, GoGamecox said:

Has it ever come up exactly how much money Ricky was sending Melissa? 

To my knowledge, Ricky never named a figure.  Makes me wonder about his cash flow, managing an ex with a dependent child, supporting his daughter who lives with him, not to mention a presumably expensive trip to Colombia.  Is his photography business that lucrative?  Inheritance?

[gavinmac]

1 hour ago, Heauxaplenty said:

To my knowledge, Ricky never named a figure.  Makes me wonder about his cash flow, managing an ex with a dependent child, supporting his daughter who lives with him, not to mention a presumably expensive trip to Colombia.  Is his photography business that lucrative?  Inheritance?

Maybe it wasn't that much. I'm surprised she wouldn't string him along a bit  just to keep the money flowing. But maybe that's why she at least showed up for the dinner.

[magemaud]

1 hour ago, Drogo said:

No doubt Rico Suave hedged his bets and had 3-4 "ColombianCupid loves of his life" waiting in the wings in case Melissa didn't work out.  Methinks he calls Lucky Contestant #2 to meet him for Day 3.

"and if for any reason the new Miss Colombian Cupid cannot fulfill her duties, the First Runner Up will assume the title..." 

[Guest]

9 minutes ago, gavinmac said:

Maybe it wasn't that much. I'm surprised she wouldn't string him along a bit  just to keep the money flowing. But maybe that's why she at least showed up for the dinner.

How polite of her to show up 3 hours late!  Makes sense that the money was so miniscule it deserved little, if any, courtesy.  As far as stringing him along, maybe she's a novice in the ho bidness.  A veteran ho would play Ricky ad infinitum.

3 minutes ago, magemaud said:

"and if for any reason the new Miss Colombian Cupid cannot fulfill her duties, the First Runner Up will assume the title..." 

LMAO!

[StatisticalOutlier]

45 minutes ago, calpurnia99 said:

They keep saying John doesn't know anything about babies. SO WHAT! No first time parents know anything about babies. No single men his age know anything about babies unil they have one. Why would he? it does not matter in the least, if he moves in with her, he will learn about babies.

Thank you for this.  I thought the same thing every time he and they went on and on about how he doesn't know anything about babies--SO WHAT!

[ElderPrice]

21 hours ago, Heauxaplenty said:

It was awkward when Jon declared Rachel to be "the prettiest woman in the world".  His sister basically said "what about me?".  Abby, stay in your lane!

To be fair Jon said that to one of Abby’s kids. “Isn’t Rachel the prettiest woman in the world?” His sister added “Besides Mummy!” 

There is something deeply wrong with Rachel not only allowing but encouraging a complete stranger to tend to her daughter, including bathing and dressing, and pushing the Daddy thing. He’s not her father. I think that he is very sweet with the baby and it seems like the baby is safe with him, but that’s just luck, not good parenting on her part. 

Edited August 28, 2018 by ElderPrice

[sconstant]

22 minutes ago, magemaud said:

"and if for any reason the new Miss Colombian Cupid cannot fulfill her duties, the First Runner Up will assume the title..." 

But ... shocker - she shows up and it’s Melissa!  They both like piña coladas, and getting caught in the rain ...

[Guest]

3 hours ago, ElderPrice said:

To be fair Jon said that to one of Abby’s kids. “Isn’t Rachel the prettiest woman in the world?” His sister added “Besides Mummy!” 

There is something deeply wrong with Rachel not only allowing but encouraging a complete stranger to tend to her daughter, including bathing and dressing, and pushing the Daddy thing. He’s not her father. I think that he is very seeet with the baby and it seems like the baby is safe with him, but that’s just luck, not good parenting on her part. 

Thanks for clarifying and correcting me, @ElderPrice.  I was paraphrasing because usually, when listening to Brits on TV, I turn up the volume, but didn't in this case.  I still don't care for Abby's compliment-fishing, especially with her own child.  Bad example for her children.  Awkward.  And tacky.

For a grown woman with two children by two men, Rachel is rather lackadaisacal and clueless.  Rachel's and Jon's self-described "fairytale" and timeline have many discrepancies.  Other sites reveal some more truths about them and their story.

Edited August 28, 2018 by Guest

[Baltimore Betty]

1 hour ago, calpurnia99 said:

Kriny looks like complete shit, like greasy and slovenly. 

Yes, very.

Her reasoning for wanting a baby is beyond stupid,"Put a baby in me now Pole so I will know you will honor your commitment"...yeah, men never knock up some girl then split.  If Pole can't afford to move out of Mama's house how can he afford a wife or a kid?  Karine is a child herself, face in her phone 24/7, eye rolls, sleeps till noon, does not lift a finger around the house, it's another case of full on love when you have never experienced the day to day stuff.

I am impressed that Pole has learned a little of her language, a language that the baby will learn.

[BabyDaddy]

On 8/27/2018 at 7:10 AM, ChiMama said:

His expectations for how a woman should dress, act, talk, and (not) smoke do not match Angela's personality at all. They will NOT marry and some Joe Bob at home who she might have rejected before is going to look awfully good to her now.

Yeah, I don't know... I think Sugar Bear has dodged a bullet!