* UH-OH *

EmeJay

EmeJay

I think it's crazy that people have their panties all bunched up about the latest Biggest Loser winner because she's 105 lbs.

Losing hundreds of pounds in a matter of weeks IS fucking crazy. Working out for hours every day and eating low calories IS crazy. Why now?

jcsumm0

Joy2611 said:

I like that we had to claim couples for the siggy challenge.  I feel like it made people think a bit and there's a wider variety of pictures to look at. 

 

I wish some of them were smaller, though.  I don't need to see a humongous pictures of Kate Middleton go by every ten seconds ::shudder::

Yes the giant pictures and the ones that are off center and make their siggy look all messy drive me a bit bonkers.  I try not to judge though because I know some people have trouble editing their siggy.

Irishcurls

Dude, seriously some of the sigs are out of control. 

My only issue with the BL is (and I haven't watched in years) is the "fancy editing" to make more dramatic. I read a blog by an anonymous former contestant that said they make some "weeks" ten days to have big numbers and some "weeks" three days to have small numbers. And that girl is below normal BMI so I hope she maintains around 5-10lbs heavier. 

jlbeanza

I'm pretty tech savvy and I've tried to center my siggy about a million times and it hasn't worked. My apologies! I'll keep trying...

LeadMitten

UO: I don't care if someone has been here for 5 minutes, I love seeing BFP posts as long as it has the right formatting. I would much rather see a regs post but I like reading them all.

sister13

My UO - I can't get into siggy challenges. I don't know why, I just can't be bothered. 

MusicFanatic

sister13 said:

My UO - I can't get into siggy challenges. I don't know why, I just can't be bothered. 

My either.  Plus my favorite couple is myself and husband, which is why we're down there Obviously. 

I think V-day is crud. It puts so much pressure on men/woman to buy this perfect gift to show love.  Show me love every day! Not on a day where everyone else is because it's what society tells you to do. 

EmeJay

cramcakes said:

EmeJay said:

I think it's crazy that people have their panties all bunched up about the latest Biggest Loser winner because she's 105 lbs.

Losing hundreds of pounds in a matter of weeks IS fucking crazy. Working out for hours every day and eating low calories IS crazy. Why now?

They are upset because she is below her "healthy weight range" and that is like a big "no-no" on The Biggest Loser.

ETA: I watch the show and I think she looks disgusting now. She went way too far to win the money and I hope for her sake she gains 10-15 pounds back.

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I agree with that. My point is that this show is crazyyyy whatever the outcome. People are outraged now because she's under her healthy weight range when it's as unhealthy as the dude who lost 220 lbs in 7 months.

AngeliaG8

I don't know who Tom is and I don't find him attractive. Bam!

missnacholover

My UO: I don't care about the Olympics this year.  I just can't get into it.  I'm annoyed that my favorite tv shows aren't coming back until the end of time.

jcsumm0

AngeliaG8 said:

I don't know who Tom is and I don't find him attractive. Bam!

This is someone's UO every.week.

ngolimento

Confession: I don't like the result of the siggy challenge this month, so Imma be a rebel. Besides, there's technically 3 'people' in my siggy. Winning! Tiger's blood!

AngeliaG8

jcsumm0 said:

AngeliaG8 said:

I don't know who Tom is and I don't find him attractive. Bam!

This is someone's UO every.week.


EFQ--------

Oh sorry. Somehow I've missed that one every other week. Had I seen it I would have just said something then.

Edit. Quotes.

Eta: that was the best I had now I'm going to have to rethink this whole thing.

Pintobean39

krysbb521 said:

UO: I'm not a fan of The Big Bang Theory. Seems like a lot of people love this show but I don't think it's funny at all. 

I think it's funny as hell because it is my life. I don't get half the shit they say but my family does. My son is highly functioning aspergers and is a physics nut. My husband is just a nerd, and loves physics, Star Wars, Star Trek and all those other shows they talk about on the show. Personally I've never seen any of them.


I feel so left out about the siggies because I'm mobile I can't see anything.

YellowBag

fuzzylogic said:

EmeJay said:

I think it's crazy that people have their panties all bunched up about the latest Biggest Loser winner because she's 105 lbs.

Losing hundreds of pounds in a matter of weeks IS fucking crazy. Working out for hours every day and eating low calories IS crazy. Why now?

Probably not a UO, but I think BL should be canceled. It gives unrealistic expectations and unhealthy results. But, people keep watching. I honestly didn't know it was still on.

While it may not be the best way to lose weight, I still think Biggest Loser is better than 95% of the reality television out there.  At least they are trying to make people's lives better.  I am biased though because one of my best friends was almost on BL.  She made it all the way through casting and had to spend a week interviewing doctors before filming started.  She didn't get on because the medical staff didn't think it would be safe given some of her medications.

YellowBag

Joy2611 said:

krysbb521 said:

UO: I'm not a fan of The Big Bang Theory. Seems like a lot of people love this show but I don't think it's funny at all. 

I loathe The Big Bang Theory.  As if scientists needed another avenue for reinforcing the "science is for nerds!!!" stereotype.  I can't watch for longer than 2 minutes before I get agitated.

Have I encountered people like that in science? Sure.  Are they *everyone* that I interact with on a daily basis?  NO.  Do even scientists look askance at those like Leonard?  Abso-fucking-lutely.

This is interesting to me.  I always saw the show as being about a bunch of nerds, who also happen to be scientists.  Maybe because I am a huge nerd (but not a scientist).  I have lots of scientist friends who are way cooler than me.

wishiwaspreggo

happyhour73 said:

I believe extraterrestrial aliens exist. I even am kind of a conspiracy theorist about it. Don't get me wrong, I'm not sitting in my basement with a tin foil hat, but I do believe the government knows and is not telling us. Something my dad once said to me confirms that. He is a retired high ranking soldier turned government contractor.

I love a good conspiracy theory!!  What did your dad say???

I believe in extraterrestrials.  I don't believe they've tried to get in touch with us or that they mean us any harm... but I think they exist.  When you consider the size of our universe, and how many rocky planets are in the "sweet spot" around their stars, to me statistically we can't be the only ones out there.  I can't say whether or not *intelligent* life exists, but there have to be other life forms out there, right?

wishiwaspreggo

jj32 said:

I have never got into or understood why people love the Bachelor or Bachelorette.

That's mah show!!!!

kmaty13

wishiwaspreggo said:

jj32 said:

I have never got into or understood why people love the Bachelor or Bachelorette.

That's mah show!!!!

Me too! But to be honest, I don't know why I like it either. I find myself rolling my eyes a lot when I watch it but it's like a car crash... I just can't look away.

wishiwaspreggo

kmaty13 said:

wishiwaspreggo said:

jj32 said:

I have never got into or understood why people love the Bachelor or Bachelorette.

That's mah show!!!!

Me too! But to be honest, I don't know why I like it either. I find myself rolling my eyes a lot when I watch it but it's like a car crash... I just can't look away.

I know why I like it.  It's my analytical side and the armchair psychologist in me.  I know what ABC is doing to those people.  They ask them to fill out applications and list their deepest fears, which they then exploit to bring them "closer" to the bachelor/bachelorette.  One girl admitted she was terrified of deep water so they had her and the bachelor tour a museum of statues - deep under water wearing diving gear.  It's fascinating to watch them react afterwards.  And without fail, they all say the exact same clichés:  "This is just like falling in love!  You have to let go of control and take the plunge!"  or "This journey down the ravine is just like this journey I'm taking with The Bachelor.  We're navigating our way through the dark together!"

I also like to watch the contestants fight among themselves.  After many seasons I've learned you NEVER want to out the bad behavior of your fellow contestants to the Bachelor or Bachelorette, because it usually backfires big time.

Also, I would totally be a contestant on the show just so ABC could pay for me to travel the world, go on awesome adventures, and give me all the alcohol I want.

I am not ashamed of my fandom.  Flame away, ladies.

LostFan716

jcsumm0 said:

Joy2611 said:

I like that we had to claim couples for the siggy challenge.  I feel like it made people think a bit and there's a wider variety of pictures to look at. 

 

I wish some of them were smaller, though.  I don't need to see a humongous pictures of Kate Middleton go by every ten seconds ::shudder::

Yes the giant pictures and the ones that are off center and make their siggy look all messy drive me a bit bonkers.  I try not to judge though because I know some people have trouble editing their siggy.

Haha I know I'm sooorryyyyyy :-(   It's centered on my editing screen BUT IT JUST WON'T SHOW UP CENTERED FOR REALZIES AND IT DRIVES ME NUTS BUT I CAN'T CHANGE IT BOOOO :-(

catmagick

I would still take Mick Jagger to bed, even though he is now old. He is still sexy. Dayum!!!

missnacholover

wishiwaspreggo said:

kmaty13 said:

wishiwaspreggo said:

jj32 said:

I have never got into or understood why people love the Bachelor or Bachelorette.

That's mah show!!!!

Me too! But to be honest, I don't know why I like it either. I find myself rolling my eyes a lot when I watch it but it's like a car crash... I just can't look away.

I know why I like it.  It's my analytical side and the armchair psychologist in me.  I know what ABC is doing to those people.  They ask them to fill out applications and list their deepest fears, which they then exploit to bring them "closer" to the bachelor/bachelorette.  One girl admitted she was terrified of deep water so they had her and the bachelor tour a museum of statues - deep under water wearing diving gear.  It's fascinating to watch them react afterwards.  And without fail, they all say the exact same clichés:  "This is just like falling in love!  You have to let go of control and take the plunge!"  or "This journey down the ravine is just like this journey I'm taking with The Bachelor.  We're navigating our way through the dark together!"

I also like to watch the contestants fight among themselves.  After many seasons I've learned you NEVER want to out the bad behavior of your fellow contestants to the Bachelor or Bachelorette, because it usually backfires big time.

Also, I would totally be a contestant on the show just so ABC could pay for me to travel the world, go on awesome adventures, and give me all the alcohol I want.

I am not ashamed of my fandom.  Flame away, ladies.

I didn't watch the Bachelor/ette for years and have gotten sucked in this season.  I love the drama between the women.  The whole love/romance part of it makes me roll my eyes.  How freaking sick must the bachelor be of talking about "feeeelings".  It'd be refreshing to see a contestant just have fun and try to get to know the dude without being all, "LOVE ME!" after 2 days.

LostFan716

slappalicious said:

LostFan716 said:

jcsumm0 said:

Joy2611 said:

I like that we had to claim couples for the siggy challenge.  I feel like it made people think a bit and there's a wider variety of pictures to look at. 

 

I wish some of them were smaller, though.  I don't need to see a humongous pictures of Kate Middleton go by every ten seconds ::shudder::

Yes the giant pictures and the ones that are off center and make their siggy look all messy drive me a bit bonkers.  I try not to judge though because I know some people have trouble editing their siggy.

Haha I know I'm sooorryyyyyy :-(   It's centered on my editing screen BUT IT JUST WON'T SHOW UP CENTERED FOR REALZIES AND IT DRIVES ME NUTS BUT I CAN'T CHANGE IT BOOOO :-(

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I had to do this the first time after the switch to this new TB format.  There were some extra tags in there that were making everything left aligned.

It didn't work!!! :-(

TeeJ526

I think there are too many random GTKY threads. I feel like I learn more about a person here by what and how they post over what they do for living or what they're eating that night.

nikiz628

Bob & Jillian's reaction to Rachel walking out on stage says it all (also Tanya behind Jillian)

norweigan

slappalicious said:

I could never get myself to watch the bachelor or the bachelorette after watching a couple of episodes of Average Joe back in the day.

A ton of girls fawning over a guy.  Said guy says he grew up riding horses.  He gets on and LOOKS like he's NEVER been on a horse before (he hadn't - the show's premise was that he was faking it all) yet EVERY girl was complimenting him telling him how great he rides.  He was HORRID.  Were they BLIND?!?!!  Oh and don't get me started on how disgusted they were at having to muck out stalls.  Come on girls, it's not that gross.

So completely unbelievable, I couldn't ever watch that 'reality show' again.

(1) I love the Bachelor/Bachelorette; (2) I loved Average Joe when it was on. 

A friend of mine said she knew someone who was on the Bachelor, and that the producers give them a ton of alcohol, and have the rose ceremonies way early in the morning (like 2 a.m.). So the women are not only drunk, but super tired. She said that's why they get so emotional, even though I don't know what would account for them being so emotional in the middle of the day as well.

That same friend dated a guy who was on that show "Mr. Personality". Anyone remember that one? Where the guys wore masks and the girl was supposed to pick them based on their personality? It was on around the same time as Average Joe. Anyway, the guy is a lawyer, and kicked himself off the show after he was going to get kicked off for bringing another girl into the bathroom and.... well, you know. He claims he just was in there talking with her, and the producers added sucking sounds to make it seem like he was doing something. Uh huh. Anyway, that show was like a decade ago, and he is still called as "Mr. Personality" around the legal community in the twin cities. So yeah. Maybe not the best career move. 

amberhoothoot

nikiz628 said:

Bob & Jillian's reaction to Rachel walking out on stage says it all (also Tanya behind Jillian)

Yeah I stopped watching this a couple years ago. I googled and I think the winner looks creepy skinny. But I'm a bigger girl so I dunno.

nikiz628

amberhoothoot said:

nikiz628 said:

Bob & Jillian's reaction to Rachel walking out on stage says it all (also Tanya behind Jillian)

Yeah I stopped watching this a couple years ago. I googled and I think the winner looks creepy skinny. But I'm a bigger girl so I dunno.

I do watch the show. And she was a super athletic girl and when she left the ranch the last week there, she looked healthy and strong. Now she just looks fragile to me.

nikiz628

@amberhoothoot, this was Rachel at makeover week.

Rocknroll64

I'm laughing at all the bumpies who think the Bachelor/Bachelorette is actually real.  

wishiwaspreggo

norweigan said:

slappalicious said:

I could never get myself to watch the bachelor or the bachelorette after watching a couple of episodes of Average Joe back in the day.

A ton of girls fawning over a guy.  Said guy says he grew up riding horses.  He gets on and LOOKS like he's NEVER been on a horse before (he hadn't - the show's premise was that he was faking it all) yet EVERY girl was complimenting him telling him how great he rides.  He was HORRID.  Were they BLIND?!?!!  Oh and don't get me started on how disgusted they were at having to muck out stalls.  Come on girls, it's not that gross.

So completely unbelievable, I couldn't ever watch that 'reality show' again.

(1) I love the Bachelor/Bachelorette; (2) I loved Average Joe when it was on. 

A friend of mine said she knew someone who was on the Bachelor, and that the producers give them a ton of alcohol, and have the rose ceremonies way early in the morning (like 2 a.m.). So the women are not only drunk, but super tired. She said that's why they get so emotional, even though I don't know what would account for them being so emotional in the middle of the day as well.

That same friend dated a guy who was on that show "Mr. Personality". Anyone remember that one? Where the guys wore masks and the girl was supposed to pick them based on their personality? It was on around the same time as Average Joe. Anyway, the guy is a lawyer, and kicked himself off the show after he was going to get kicked off for bringing another girl into the bathroom and.... well, you know. He claims he just was in there talking with her, and the producers added sucking sounds to make it seem like he was doing something. Uh huh. Anyway, that show was like a decade ago, and he is still called as "Mr. Personality" around the legal community in the twin cities. So yeah. Maybe not the best career move. 

Well, if you think about it, they have nothing to do all day every day except obsess over the one man/woman they have access to, and ABC is systematically (and psychologically) creating situations that are bond-forming, and they have no other distractions.  No internet, no TV, no phones... I don't even know if they're allowed to bring books, are they?  In any case, it's a perfect situation for people to slowly go insane, especially if their only entertainment and companionship comes from the other contestants who are actively fighting against them to win the attention of the person they've focused all their desire upon.  Add alcohol to the mix and boom, catastrophe.  I consider myself to be a strong woman but I think being in that situation would break me.

ETA: Yup, I've thought about this a lot.

mrs_tacos

1: I would have Tom's babies in a hot second. He is exactly my type though- tall, thin, strong jaw, great cheek bones. Mmmmmmm....I need to stop thinking about it.

2: You know who I don't get? Channing Tatum. Yeah, he's muscle-y, but his expressions always look like he's a few rungs lower on the evolutionary ladder, if you know what I mean.

jlbeanza

Wow, saw this late, but @BBnut you are awesome-sauce. Behold my fantastically centered siggy!

LostFan716

@BBnut YAY!!!!

TB was using < div align = center> and < /div>. Apparently those don't work.

THANK YOU! :-)

nikiz628

@bbnut, yay that worked for my off center siggy too! TY!!

trinitrotoluene

Rocknroll64 said:

I'm laughing at all the bumpies who think the Bachelor/Bachelorette is actually real.  

This. I had a friend who dated Bentley who was on the Bachelorette a few years ago. The show really made him look like an awful person, but he was actually really nice, and a lot of what he said and did that was awful, he was told to say/do.

wishiwaspreggo

happyhour73 said:

SNIP

@wishiwaspreggo - I had just gotten done watching a documentary on aliens and i was a little freaked out because it was more of a doom and gloom type. I called my dad and said "well what are we going to do of they invade?!" (half joking) he said "well when that day comes you get YH, the dogs and the cats and you get here (his place) as soon as possible. I have everything we'd need here." The "when" instead of "if" didn't help my anxiety. He was also completely serious. He has a several terabyte external hard drive that's in a safe that requires a fingerprint as well as several pass codes. I kind of want to break into it.

Woooooooooooooooooooah!!!!!!  Really???  Holy shit!  .

ngolimento

@happyhour73

I know someone who dug their own wine cellar 13 feet below his garage. If the aliens/apocolypse comes, I'm totally begging to shelter there .

Irishcurls

trinitrotoluene said:

Rocknroll64 said:

I'm laughing at all the bumpies who think the Bachelor/Bachelorette is actually real.  

This. I had a friend who dated Bentley who was on the Bachelorette a few years ago. The show really made him look like an awful person, but he was actually really nice, and a lot of what he said and did that was awful, he was told to say/do.

Interesting, but not surprising!!

On an only slightly related note, who thinks JP and Claire (is that her name?) slept together in the ocean? I feel like ABC didn't even try to edit it out, so they could show her crying meltdown later. Also, who all reads the spoilers from Reality Steve? It's like my fucking crack. But "real?" Not even close.