Reality TV (non Bravo shows) 2/8

[Jalapeñomel]

I’m home sick and have discovered Couples to Throuples on Peacock. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Jalapeñomel]

I really need some of you reality tv folks to watch this trashy nonsense!

[gummy]

Is anyone watching MAFS Denver? Train wreck as usual but how are we feeling about Michael & Chloe? I think Chloe has some reservations but I'm hoping she stays open to him.

[basilosaurus]

Feb 8, 2024 20:33:13 GMT -5 gummy said:

Is anyone watching MAFS Denver? Train wreck as usual but how are we feeling about Michael & Chloe? I think Chloe has some reservations but I'm hoping she stays open to him.

it's truly awful. Couples retreat with non couples and couples who are doomed.

I fast forward a lot while doing other things. Mostly I read the snark on Reddit.

Orion is loathsome.

Thank goodness for chaotic dinner parties on mafs au which has just started.

[Jalapeñomel]

HAppily Ever After starts in early March...break from 90 Day this week due to the Superbowl.

[Saudade]

I just finished LIB:Sweden.

I loved this season so much! It felt way more authentic and less shallow/catty. But now I'm sure I'll go to reddit and it will be ruined.

ETA: It was ruined. I thought these people seemed pretty wholesome and sweet. But the Swedes on reddit think they're over the top, attention whores, just like we see the Americans who are cast. 😩

[Jalapeñomel]

My DH and I just watched a bunch of episodes of Dance Life on Prime. It’s so great, in a good way!!

It follows dancers at Brent Street in Australia.

[eb777888]

Love Is Blind dropped yesterday!!! As always with this show, love the women, hate the men.

[litskispeciality]

Feb 8, 2024 22:05:15 GMT -5 basilosaurus said:

Feb 8, 2024 20:33:13 GMT -5 gummy said:

Is anyone watching MAFS Denver? Train wreck as usual but how are we feeling about Michael & Chloe? I think Chloe has some reservations but I'm hoping she stays open to him.

it's truly awful. Couples retreat with non couples and couples who are doomed.

I fast forward a lot while doing other things. Mostly I read the snark on Reddit.

Orion is loathsome.

Thank goodness for chaotic dinner parties on mafs au which has just started.

I'm a week or two behind now, but I agree all around. They must be contractually bound to still stay on the show even if they can get an early divorce now. Who knew it could get worse...and then it did

[eb777888]

Feb 8, 2024 19:14:17 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

I really need some of you reality tv folks to watch this trashy nonsense!

Oh, me and H watched a couple episodes. It's hard for me to get into because it's so awkward. It's pretty clear some of the couples only have one person who actually wants the throuple and it's hard to watch. And all of the kissing grosses me out, ick. 

[basilosaurus]

Does anyone watch the bake off spinoffs that are other art forms? Theres one for sewing and one for pottery. There might be others I don't know about.

I didn't think I'd like them but they're just as delightful, and I've even more in awe of what they produce.

I know we don't really discuss competitive reality, but I thought I'd mention as I just discovered pottery, and it's already 7th series

[loira]

Feb 16, 2024 10:17:46 GMT -5 basilosaurus said:

Does anyone watch the bake off spinoffs that are other art forms? Theres one for sewing and one for pottery. There might be others I don't know about.

I didn't think I'd like them but they're just as delightful, and I've even more in awe of what they produce.

I know we don't really discuss competitive reality, but I thought I'd mention as I just discovered pottery, and it's already 7th series

There's a new Canadian version of the pottery showdown and it's hosted by Seth Rogen.

[Jalapeñomel]

Feb 16, 2024 9:54:28 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

Feb 8, 2024 19:14:17 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

I really need some of you reality tv folks to watch this trashy nonsense!

Oh, me and H watched a couple episodes. It's hard for me to get into because it's so awkward. It's pretty clear some of the couples only have one person who actually wants the throuple and it's hard to watch. And all of the kissing grosses me out, ick. 

I hate the kissing too! But my god these people are thirsty to be on TV. 

[basilosaurus]

Feb 16, 2024 10:24:35 GMT -5 loira said:

Feb 16, 2024 10:17:46 GMT -5 basilosaurus said:

Does anyone watch the bake off spinoffs that are other art forms? Theres one for sewing and one for pottery. There might be others I don't know about.

I didn't think I'd like them but they're just as delightful, and I've even more in awe of what they produce.

I know we don't really discuss competitive reality, but I thought I'd mention as I just discovered pottery, and it's already 7th series

There's a new Canadian version of the pottery showdown and it's hosted by Seth Rogen.

I saw that but haven't watched it yet. The uk version is only halfway through, and I try to space out the same shows in different countries. I'll get around when UK ends.

[silva]

Is anyone watching The Bachelor? I can't believe my daughter sucked me back into this show.

[litskispeciality]

Feb 16, 2024 11:07:40 GMT -5 basilosaurus said:

Feb 16, 2024 10:24:35 GMT -5 loira said:

There's a new Canadian version of the pottery showdown and it's hosted by Seth Rogen.

I saw that but haven't watched it yet. The uk version is only halfway through, and I try to space out the same shows in different countries. I'll get around when UK ends.

Um how do I watch this please?

[eb777888]

Feb 16, 2024 11:36:22 GMT -5 silva said:

Is anyone watching The Bachelor? I can't believe my daughter sucked me back into this show.

Me!! We had nothing to watch so I dragged H into watching it, too. 

[pumpkin]

Feb 16, 2024 14:00:26 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

Feb 16, 2024 11:36:22 GMT -5 silva said:

Is anyone watching The Bachelor? I can't believe my daughter sucked me back into this show.

Me!! We had nothing to watch so I dragged H into watching it, too. 

Me!
While I’m not liking most of the women, I really like him.

[eb777888]

Feb 16, 2024 15:44:26 GMT -5 pumpkin said:

Feb 16, 2024 14:00:26 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

Me!! We had nothing to watch so I dragged H into watching it, too. 

Me!
While I’m not liking most of the women, I really like him.

Me too! I'm not usually into the bachelor guys, but he is HOT! Was enjoying him with his shirt off this last episode. Dayum!!

[RoxMonster]

I binged the six episodes of Love Is Blind that is out now.

Definitely some yucky comments from the guys. Like Clay when he said, "If you ever get out of shape, I'm telling you to get to the fucking gym" or "After you get pregnant, we'll go to the gym every day."

Also I already forgot the name of the guy Chelsea is with but his comments on AD's body and his obvious flirting with her.

Not a fan of many of the guys, as is often the case.

[nsl]

Watched the first three (or maybe four?) episodes of Love is Blind last night and holy shit does Matthew give off potential serial killer vibes. I'm so glad AD and that other girl kicked him to the curb.

basilosaurus, I love the Great Pottery Throwdown! They've filmed two seasons in the UK that we haven't gotten here, and I miss it.

[wanderingback]

Finished love is blind Sweden and all of the new US love is blind episodes. Much better than last season but we’ll see how things go!

I can’t believe I’m still watching married at first sight. I abandoned last season so I feel like I just have to stick it out.

I’ve watched a few episodes of 90 day fiancé but am way behind.

I usually only have time to watch episodes I download to watch on my morning commute, so mostly that means I watch Netflix stuff!

[basilosaurus]

Feb 18, 2024 10:33:42 GMT -5 nsl said:

Watched the first three (or maybe four?) episodes of Love is Blind last night and holy shit does Matthew give off potential serial killer vibes. I'm so glad AD and that other girl kicked him to the curb.

basilosaurus, I love the Great Pottery Throwdown! They've filmed two seasons in the UK that we haven't gotten here, and I miss it.

get yourself the VPN! I really want to talk about it. I took a year of sculpture and ceramics in high school so I'm vaguely understanding. It's actually bringing back memories that, yeah, I did a figure ona box model. I really had forgotten.

But also wherever they talk raku being ancient Japanese they're so wrong. Raku is ancient but so completely different. What they do is a 19th century bastardization. The only thing raku is the fire part. Other than that it's opposite

[basilosaurus]

I find my language slightly changing not because I've been overseas for so long (they try to be super American sounding in this area) but because I watch reality tv from other English speaking countries. I do laugh at myself.

I'm chuffed at this development

Is this how the kardashian and therefore larsa speak happens? I've never watched a kardashian, but from my reading, larsa's intonation is in imitation of theirs. If I were to watch VPR, would their speak rub off on me?

And so I'm curious for all you watchers of other nation shows, does it sneak in? Small words not usually used, or the way you say something. I should have studied linguistics as I find this all fascinating. And my subjects would be reality tv viewers. How do you describe this sugar? If you were upset or happy, would you have a word to describe both? Fascinating.

[texasharleygirl]

I will admit, I actually teared up when Jasmine was telling Uncle Marco how much it meant for her to have him walk her down the aisle. I don't normally get teary-eyed but I did today. I really think because today would have been my dad's 79th birthday and he was my world. So it was pretty sweet.

I am really hoping that Anali decides to return home. He's got red flags everywhere! Mom in the closet, the bachelorette party, the obsession with the guinea pigs. (I just gave myself the cringes).

I think Sam and Citra are just as cute as can be.


Anyone watch sMothered? I am still appalled by the Son In Law/MIL situation. And the Pagent Queen?? she's lost a screw or two. She's hampering her daughter.

[basilosaurus]

Feb 19, 2024 14:21:55 GMT -5 texasharleygirl said:

I will admit, I actually teared up when Jasmine was telling Uncle Marco how much it meant for her to have him walk her down the aisle. I don't normally get teary-eyed but I did today. I really think because today would have been my dad's 79th birthday and he was my world. So it was pretty sweet.

I am really hoping that Anali decides to return home. He's got red flags everywhere! Mom in the closet, the bachelorette party, the obsession with the guinea pigs. (I just gave myself the cringes).

I think Sam and Citra are just as cute as can be.


Anyone watch sMothered? I am still appalled by the Son In Law/MIL situation. And the Pagent Queen?? she's lost a screw or two. She's hampering her daughter.

I tried with smothered. Nothing will top the puppy kiss licking, but they try hard to be close.

I do like Sam and citra, but I live Indonesia adjacent and cannot see this working. But bring on alien dad!

Yes anali (I'm not the only one who thinks anally I'm sure) needs to get anyone else. Closet mom is just a nasty person. I don't even totally mind guinea pigs, but animals should not take over your space I write as a cat is literally whining to crawl on top of me. She hates when I'm sitting up because the lap is not as good as the whole body. Asshole

[litskispeciality]

I'm caught up on MAFS Denver. That couples retreat was almost painful. I'm glad the ladies addressed debating not going, and I assume they were saying between the lines that they had a contractual obligation to attend. At least the house was cool? I'm glad Brennan was nice to Emily during her accident (as he should be), but I still want to know what his end game is, trying to really just seem like a nice guy after the show? I'm glad Emily's calling out his behavior off camera.

I feel bad for Becca as it seems like she and Austin could work. I'll give him some credit that they need to really chat about intimacy offline if he doesn't want to have sex in the first 8 weeks, but overall it seems like she's trying so much more.

I want to like Chloe, but there's something...fake? about her. I think she presents that she's so confident, but probably has a lot of confidence issues...which is fine as long as you don't act like you're so perfect. I wish she'd be more open to Michael because he's really growing on me.

Still not sure why I'm still hanging on, but I guess I have to see it to the end now.

[Jalapeñomel]

So I guess there’s a lot of speculation on Reddit about Anali. I’ll try to find some links.

I like Sam and Citra, and the fact that his brother married her sister probably means they’ll figure it out since they have some family around. I hope that Sam can stay sober, that’s the biggest what if.
Mom done with Jasmine and Gino and the cast of HEA looks horrid. I know I’ll watch, but I’ll complain about it (what’s new 🤷‍♀️).

[pinkdutchtulips]

Feb 19, 2024 14:21:55 GMT -5 texasharleygirl said:

I will admit, I actually teared up when Jasmine was telling Uncle Marco how much it meant for her to have him walk her down the aisle. I don't normally get teary-eyed but I did today. I really think because today would have been my dad's 79th birthday and he was my world. So it was pretty sweet.

I am really hoping that Anali decides to return home. He's got red flags everywhere! Mom in the closet, the bachelorette party, the obsession with the guinea pigs. (I just gave myself the cringes).

I think Sam and Citra are just as cute as can be.


Anyone watch sMothered? I am still appalled by the Son In Law/MIL situation. And the Pagent Queen?? she's lost a screw or two. She's hampering her daughter.

I only watched sMothered when a friend of a friend was on - Amy and her daughter in HI.

My current trashy guilty pleasure is Farmer Wants a Wife 😜

[wanderingback]

Feb 18, 2024 10:12:28 GMT -5 RoxMonster said:

I binged the six episodes of Love Is Blind that is out now.

Definitely some yucky comments from the guys. Like Clay when he said, "If you ever get out of shape, I'm telling you to get to the fucking gym" or "After you get pregnant, we'll go to the gym every day."

Also I already forgot the name of the guy Chelsea is with but his comments on AD's body and his obvious flirting with her.

Not a fan of many of the guys, as is often the case.

I think Chelsea seems insecure. I did not see anything horrible about what he said re: AD since they were talking about her. She does have a big butt, but she is much more than her body! He is allowed to talk to other people! Being insecure and coming on a show like this is a recipe for disaster.