Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Review: Sister Wives Tell All S07Ep09 July 27, 2014

Christine about to show why you don't mess around with a Polygamy Princess...



All right. I'm just gonna cut to the chase on this one.

Robyn did not divulge her announcement, so we have to wait until the next season to find out what that was all about.

Frankly, I think it was a stupid ploy to ramp up viewers for the next season, however, I think the joke may backfire.

And given Sister Wives most likely won't reappear until after the next season of  Brady and Wives final episode has been televised, we might have to wait until at least November to find out whatever it was she was going to announce.

Christine did walk out on an interview, leaving the audience wondering...why? Did it have to do with Robyn's announcement? Was Christine really upset, or was this just all a ploy, again for ratings.

All I have to say is...Christine may have singlehandedly saved the Sister Wives franchise from extinction with a sudden need to leave the set.

Let's analyze what happened ...


First, we need a baseline picture of what Christine looks like when she is about to explode and walk off. Luckily we have such a picture - from season one when Kody dropped his "bombshell" that he helped Robyn pick out her wedding dress.

 

Notice how her face is practically void of any emotion.

But you can tell from her eyes, something is going on inside her head, and she's about to explode.

I suppose it was a good thing no guns or knives were within her reach...




 Now here's a screen cap of Christine walking off the set from the recent Tell All episode.

One of the things I noticed is how she doesn't look to be upset. Maybe that's a result of 4 years experience on the couch, but the lady looks like she drank a giant glass or two of iced tea and just needed to go to the powder room...pronto.





Tamron looked a bit perturbed...












But Robyn looked like she was smelling what Christine was cooking...and it didn't smell good, y'all...





So what happened? The official version is like this. According to Tamron (via voiceover), the next segment to be filmed was supposed to be an interview with Robyn and Kody discussing their future baby plans. Wives Meri, Christine and Janelle had agreed to vacate the area during this special interview with just the semi-newly weds (but clearly way behind the babymaking schedule) power duo being interviewed by Tamron.

But apparently instead of waiting a few moments longer, Christine decided she had to leave the set early, temporarily stopping filming.  Tamron then mentioned that before Christine returned, Christine had had a conversation with Robyn. After that meeting, Robyn informed Tamron that under no circumstances was she to ask questions about Robyn's pregnancy plans.

 

Which pretty much put the kibosh on the next segment to be filmed. And as you can see, Robyn's facial expression showed either her displeasure that her segment with Kody was ruined or her discomfort of having to share a set with Christine.

Hmmm...maybe both.....



Which means Princess Christine spared those watching the ordeal of yet another baby saga, this time from Kody and Robyn.

Christine, we salute you for a job well done!

So was there anything else notable from this Tell All?

I think there should be some mention made of Tamron Hall's expressions, some of which were classic...

 Here's Tamron holding back Kody and telling him to let Robyn answer the question...

It was kind of funny since Kody was answering "No" while Robyn answered "Yes."

The question? When Tamron asked Robyn if she was afraid of losing Meri to any new friendships she may find once she goes back to college.


This is her look when Christine said the success of My Sister Wife's Closet was "infinitely important" to the financial success of the Brown Family.




This was her look when Kody, backed up by Robyn, proclaimed that as husband, he was a better business leader for My Sister Wife's Closet because in their religion a wife can not be superior to her sister wives even if her business skills set were better than her husband.







Finally, here's Tamron's look when Kody proudly told her he thought their business presentation for the investors was very professionally put together.




Now, I normally don't discuss sexual matters in mixed company, but I can't resist the urge this time.

During Live Tweets, Kody had mentioned a commercial for Early Response Pregnancy tests. Well, during the broadcast of the "Tell All" show, my cable system had a commercial for a drug named "Osphena" for the relief of painful intercourse after a woman reaches a certain age.

It just seemed rather ironic.

And of course, I have to mention two tweets from Robyn she felt was necessary to help bolster her man Kody's claim of business leader superiority and expertise (not necessarily in that order).



If those two tweets aren't the kiss of death for MSWC, I don't know what is.

Monday, July 28, 2014

Selected Live Tweets from July 28, 2014 and Some Other Interesting Stuff, Too




Whew!! I don't know about you, but I'm kinda glad this season is over. And judging from these tweets, sounds like the Browns, especially Christine, are glad too.

So what did the Browns tweet about?





Robyn wanted everyone to know just how deep her fashion sense runs...


 But...But...It doesn't have any sleeves ! And the print...Robyn are you sure about this?


Yeah Robyn, you only think that because she looks like you! Fess up!!


From Meri's tweets we learn...

So does this mean the Browns finally said sayonara to the friend who did their makeup and hair the past two Tell Alls?

But...but...what about modest is hottest???? See the picture below! Shocking, I tell you!!

And of course, Meri has to tweet about her #1 child, Mariah..All I have to say is, yeah, that's what she's saying now but just wait...



Psychology major...oh dear...First of all, it's like a degree in Philosophy although slightly better. But you really can't "use" it. I had a prof tell me how it works: BS degree gets you no where. You've got to get an advanced degree if you want a good job.

And folks, do you really want Meri to be poking around in your mind or the mind of a loved one?



Hmmm...I don't believe this one at all. Of course Kody knows© (oops kinda© went krazy© there) he's in charge! And of course Meri is going to say she loves following his lead! Got to keep up that old façade, don't cha know...



Kody, Kody, Kody...another Dumb dumb dumb tweet. If Robyn is pregnant, just tell us. I for one can't wait to start dissing Robyn when she sets up another account at Kids R Us and starts begging from her fans like last time!





Yep, kissing is risky all right!



Hmmm....Looks like Kody is talking from experience....









(For some reason, those two tweets above seem to belong with each other, don't you think?)

Oh my...but how many of those businesses were successful? Do you blame your wives if they may not be so enthusiastic about your business "experience" ?



Hey everybody! Just in case you didn't know the teen's Twitter handles...



Ah yes, since peacekeeper Robyn joined the Kody Krew...




For some reason this just doesn't seem right...hmmm....





Janelle didn't tweet much last night but damn, what a TLC trooper she is!  She's even tweeting about the show that came on after the Tell All. I wonder if she gets paid extra for that...



And look how she supports Robyn's My Sister Wife's Closet!! At least she's honest, I suppose...



Oh Christine...I bet Paedon was happy to see this tweet....




Poor Christine...I think she's confused in a major way or back in her blue funk. This just doesn't make any sense and is kind of sad...







Just when you thought it was safe...


Oh yeah. I want to stay in THAT room, all right!
I found this article about a new Bed and Breakfast opening up in Hildale UT. In fact, it's a repurposing of Warren Jeffs former "mansion"/compound that was built to house his many wives, but alas, was never used because he wound up serving time in prison instead.

What's interesting is that the man who purchased the compound is none other than Jeffs former right hand man, Willie Jessop. You know, the man that harassed and did Warren Jeffs evil bidding until Jeffs kicked him to the curb and out of the FLDS.

I prefer how Sam Brower described ole Willie in his book "Prophet's Prey" as a "...stalwart goon" of Warren Jeffs. Somehow, I just don't believe ole Willie has been rehabilitated.

Anthony espousing on the purity of white bedspreads

Anyway, he's now opening a B&B in the heart of Hildale UT. I wonder if he'll invite Oprah Winfrey to stay?

And I can't wait for the B&B to show up on Anthony Melchiorri's  Hotel Impossible show! White bedspreads Willie! Don't you know anything?






Here's a link with more pictures!!!

Life after Jeffs: Hotel debuts in FLDS prophet’s former mansion


According to the B&Bs website, the location address is 865 N Hildale St in Hildale UT. Unfortunately, Google map streetview and Bing birdseye view have not been updated BUT...
you can see the buildings from a satellite image on Google map.

It looks like the B&B are the buildings with the grey roofs.








(pictures above from travelchannel.com and St George News)

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Live Tweet Party! Sister Wives Tell All Episode with Tamron Hall July 27, 2014



Which Sister Wife gets up and leaves...to answer her phone?
Are you ready for the Sister Wives Tell All Live Tweet Party in My Living Room?

That's right, you can view and join the Sister Wives' live tweeting all in the comfort of My Living Room via separate Live Twitter Feeds for the Browns and #SisterWives.

 Plus you can snark with others in My Living Room, too. And you don't even need to dress up, much.




So kick off yer shoes, put on yer best Prairie Dress and sharpen up yer snark.

Let the snarking begin!!































Thank you All for Making Live Tweet Party a Success in My Living Room!


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