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Nerdia is away on vacation this week, and I jumped at the chance to take a look at Teen Mom. I’ve never seen it, but I know what it was like being fat in high school and sleeping with random football players to pass the time, so I figured I would be perfect for a sub. My first thought is wow. I need to watch MTV more often.
Gay teens! Stoner teens! Teens with really bad teeth and drips of snot coming out at random moments!
I’m excited and the show hasn’t even started. Was I ever that young? Were my teeth ever that…no. But I did have hair once, so I’m kinda relating. Previously on Teen Mom, lots of white trash moms who never should have had kids in the first place were mean to their kids who are having kids and shouldn’t be having kids in the first place. You know who should have kids? Rich people with super patient nannies. Otherwise? You’re ruining someone’s life.
Amber is feeling down “ever since I failed my GED practice test?” I have a feeling she got points off for putting question marks at the end of every answer.
I passed my SIT test with flying colors though?
Chunky guys. Wonder what you need to do to get a girlfriend? Learn to make pancakes. It’s seriously as simple as that.
It’s Amber’s birthday! Her one wish is to make it another night without being suffocated.
Not gonna happen.
Are you sometimes not sure if you should have had a baby? Just don’t strap it into its high chair and cross your fingers it will take a dive.
Some people might call this neglect. Others would call it playing the odds.
Amber gets a call from a friend wishing her happy bday. She says “you just get older from 18 on, man.” Deep. Amber says she feels thirty, like that’s a bad thing. Ah, youth. You might feel so tired because your fiance keeps feeding you triple decker butter sandwiches.
Amber’s gonna go dancing with her friends later, and fiance guys says that he’ll watch the kid. Um, thanks? Why are you acting like that’s such a huge favor? If I was Amber I would spend all day screaming “YOU DID THIS TO ME!!!” What’s the point of popping out a kid at sixteen if you can’t use it as a bargaining chip for the rest of your life? She complains that there’s too much butter on the pancakes. And then she feeds it to the kid.
It’s poison. Shut up and love it. Your heart will stop soon and I can stop listening to your fuckin whining.
Let’s see what a girl named Farrah is up to! She tells us that she gets no help from her parents so she’s stuck taking care of her own brat. This is the time for Farrah to learn that most of us hate our parents. But we still need money. So we FAKE IT! Put your pride away, say you’re sorry, and get money for a babysitter or something. She takes her kid to the doctor, and then goes to the County Prosecutor. Her mom has finished her counseling, paid her fine, and is all done. Uhoh. Drug counseling? Alcohol? I don’t know but it doesn’t sound good. Farrah is pretty defensive and doesn’t believe her mom is better so fast. The counselor tells her that if she wants her mom to have a relationship with her kid she’s gonna have to stop being so stubborn. What kind of counsellor would even suggest a relationship between a baby and a drug addict? If that’s what the mom is. I don’t know. If she is, though, bad counsellor. As if sensing I don’t know the problem here, MTV puts up a graphic to explain it to me very clearly.
Grandma has offensively low boobs.
Maci is our next girl. She tells us that she shares custody of her brat with her ex fiancee Ryan. Let’s see what he’s up to! Besides being hot.
Mom stop talking to me while I’m being hot for the cameras.
Rayn’s parents are hounding him to get in writing that Maci will share custody more along the fifty fifty lines. Ryan looks thrilled at this prospect.
Can we wait til the kid stops pooping in his pants? I really hate that.
It’s time to take the brat back to Maci, so Ryan goes into his bedroom to fetch his current girlfriend. What the fuck is wrong with these parents? Didn’t you learn anything the first time? Get that skank out of his bed! I know it’s not the fifties, but if your kid has a problem with sucking don’t hand him a box of lollipops.
This girlfriend chick is acting a little too motherly for my taste. Get your own mistake, wench! She gives Ryan shit in the car about hounding Maci for equal custody. He just drives and keeps sucking. Finally, he says that he doesn’t wanna argue with Maci. That sounds like perfect husband material. Look hot and don’t do anything to make me mad. In the end, he just asks for one more day. Maci says they’ll talk about it, but he’s not gonna be happy when he finds out she’s moving to Nashville.
Next up, let’s watch Catelynn’s friend Alexa try to get into a car!
Maybe Crisco her up a little.
Come on! You can do it!
OK now you’re cracking the windshield.
You did it! All we had to do was remove the back seat.
Now hold your breath until we get there.
Catelynn needs a dress for prom. The toilet in the girl’s room is the perfect place to drop her next kid. Where’s the best place to go for a classy dress? YES! Dress Barn! They have terrible security there. Alexa’s stealing all kinds of shit.
Take the mannequin out of your purse, Alexa.
Now let’s take a moment to check out a model of great parenting.
You look like a meth head. What’s your point MOM?!
Cate complains that she’s a nine now and before she got knocked up she was a size three! Her mom says “that’s what happens when you have kids.” Alexa smiles politely and tries to find a quiet moment to slip some more melted butter into Cate’s milkshake.
Skinny bitch.
Cate finds a red dress she likes, but her meth head mom just snarks about how ugly it is like a fucking three year old. This is my problem with social services and most government beauracracies: THEY DON’T DO ANYTHING. If that agency was worth a damn they would have taken Cate away years ago and put the mom down like a horse with a broken ankle.
There should be a bottle of glue with your name on it, skank.
Catelynn starts crying. AW! Witch mom rolls her eyes, licks her brown teeth, and plops down on a couch to send someone a text with a stylus. WTF? She snarks a little more, then stamps her feet and storms off with a “I’m sick of this shit.” Thanks for giving mom her excuse of the day to indulge in meth, Cate! Cate tells Alexa that her mom is so evil because she’s mad Cate is putting her kid up for adoption. Well Cate you’re almost old enough to be on your own and who is she supposed to abuse now? You selfish brat!
Farrah? Has no help. And she’s exhausted! Does she say that like ten times a week? Cuz it’s already number four for this episode. Her friend Kristina comes over to help get piss stains off the couch.
Can we just burn this?
Parents: plastic furniture. Otherwise you will just resent your children and sit around in piss. Kristina asks about the mom situation, and Farrah says that there’s no way her mom is just suddenly better and if she goes to counseling with her it will only be to get to the bottom of why her own kid has a green disease on her face.
Let’s talk about the gene pool and then I want you outta my life for good.
Maci goes to her friend’s job to complain about the whole Ryan wanting equal custody thing. The friend is super supportive as she listens to Maci go on about what a loser Ryan is. Meanwhile, tables are without food. Stupid Maci. People are hungry!
I didn’t punch out or anything. Uhhuh. I’m listening. Damn I forgot to marry the ketchup bottles. Uhuh mmhmmm Ryan. Dammit I need to cut lemons and roll silver or I’m never getting out of this dump.
Maci works and goes to school and doesn’t have much time for the baby, and this is somehow an argument against Ryan getting more time with him. Ryan doesn’t even seem that excited about it. I think this is a battle between the grandparents. Who gets more time with the kid? Maci’s mom or Ryan’s parents? The conversation moves to Nashville. How can you just up and move when you’re sharing custody? Maci says that Ryan has to pay less child support the fewer days she has with the brat. So if he took him off your hands an extra day he would have to pay more? First off, how does that make sense and second, why is that a problem? Get rid of the kid for an extra day and get some shopping money. I know the situation’s not ideal, but the kid was made out of hot guy sperm and there’s no getting away from it.
Catelynn got her prom dress and now they have to go find her fiance a tux. She tells us that shopping’s hell with her mom, who’s been in a shitty mood since Butch went to rehab. This show couldn’t be more white trash if it was set in a Cracker Barrel.
Meth Mom shouts at poor Alexa and then screams that “you’re both fuckin rude!” She keeps shouting about what ignorant bitches the kids are. Why are people so afraid of suicide? If you’re that miserable just fucking JUMP ALREADY. What a bitch.
Dear God, please stop handing out ovaries like party favors. Love, Flipit
Meth Mom calls Cate bitch a few times and tells her fuck you over and over again. She drops her off to meet her boyfriend and it’s not hard to see why Cate is dating a fifth grader.
My childhood’s ruined. Can I cling to yours?
She complains to him about how she was so angry with her mom she could have punched her. Well, someone should. Poor Alexa just looks like she wants a new friend. Finally, Alexa says that Meth Mom is just jealous because of how happy Cate is after giving up her kid. Alexa doesn’t talk much but when she does it’s with some serious wisdom. This shuts Cate and fiance up. Alexa chomps down on a double Whopper and smiles knowingly.
Amber’s bfriend is looking for a gift for Amber. How bout you just find someone to take the GED for her? Or, I dunno. GET A JOB?!? He gets her a pink blanket and a teddy bear. How did this idiot ever get laid?
Ryan has dinner at a Mexican place with his friends and they talk about his custody issue. He thinks he’s just kept from the kid to annoy him and he’s paid 80,000 in child support. You mean your parents have spent 80,000 dollars in child support. This guy can’t possibly have a job. He can’t even say more than two words at a time. His girlfriend, who is now definitely wanting to be that baby mama, thinks the whole thing is unfair. Especially when she learns that legally, Maci can move up to five hours away. Snapple, court system! His friends want him to be outraged, but he’s having a blankfaced salsa binge.
After a long puase, he says this might be worth taking to the court. I think he might mean tennis, but no one asks.
Farrah tells us that she is gonna try to work it out with her mom. She calls her, and her mom sounds all nice and says she misses her. Farrah’s like yeah thanks for calling. Mom says that she left a message and Farrah just didn’t get it. Mmhm. Farrah invites her to therapy and the mom tries to come up with an excuse to not go but “I’m wasted” isn’t acceptable at the moment so she agrees.
Ryan goes to see a lawyer. Is he sure the kid’s his? Damn, buddy! Ryan says yes the kids his, and the lawyer’s like “sure you don’t want a DNA test?” HAHAH lawyers are such dicks. He tells Ryan that the only way to stop Maci from moving to Nashville is to bring some kind of suit against her. So let’s file one! No, Ryan doesn’t have a job, but his parents do! Let’s spend some serious cash fighting for a kid Ryan’s not even making the SLIGHTEST effort to support. This is fucking disgusting.
Wayell, we could kill er. Er we could sue er fer somethin. She keep any of your boardgames in the split? Let’s sue er over Clue. That’ll be ten thousand smackers k? Have yur daddy cawl meh.
Farrah’s mom shows up at counseling and Farrah tries to not stab her while she plays with the kid. Counselor takes them into the office and Farrah says she’s there to make her mom and daughter relationship not suck. Debra, with complete dead face, says she wants her kid to be happy. Farrah says she is getting there, but no one buys it.
What about this face says unhappy?!?
Debra says that they used to be best friends. Farrah’s like “um no we weren’t”. She gets mad and bitchily says her mom shouldn’t be crying if she wants to be best friends. I don’t know what that means, but the mom really must have messed up. To show Farrah she loves her, Debra: (loooong pause) prays for her. Oh lord. You know what would be better? Being a decent mom. Or calling her. Or helping put her through school. Waste of life. Farrah says this is all bullshit and she’s not gonna enjoy her mom’s company. Counselor tells her to STFU and stop being a brat. She’s the one who invited her mom here and she’s gonna have to make some changes too. She suggests hanging out together. Debra looks in the couch cushions for dropped pills. It’s obvs Farrah still clings to the idea of a good mom. But wishing does not a good mom make. Dump the bitch and concentrate on not becoming her.
Catelynn and her boyfriend walk the dogs while Cate talks about feeling fat. Fiance’s like “yeah but you had a baby”. No. You’re supposed to say “you’re not fat. Let’s get something to eat.” It’s difficult teaching people how to romance girls. The conversation moves onto mom, and he says “she’s never forgaven you.” Is it too late to give him up for adoption, too?
Amber says that her fiance is being so sweet to take care of the kid and it’s weird cuz he usually gets jealous when she goes out without him. There are plenty of whales in the sea, you know. Then we find out why he gets jealous.
Toxic Fat Friend
Toxic Fat Friend tells him it’s his right to see his woman on her birthday and by offering to babysit he’s being a little bitch. Be a man and tell her NO. I’m just guessing here, but something tells me Toxic Fat Friend will be single forever.
Gary calls Amber and starts his manly jealous act. When you leaving? Where you going? He gives her attitude so she hangs up on him. He calls back and yells at her. He says he’s not getting her a cake and she can get a babysitter. Fucking idiot. Hope you have fun with your real wife.
Misery loves company.
And so do triple D man boobs.
The baby cries while Amber shrieks about having to get a fucking babysitter. First, get a get a boyfriend that can fit in a plane seat. It will be easier for him to get a job then. Then, buy a box of condoms. Then, tie your tubes just in case. Then, start taking Plan B as a morning supplement. You can never be too careful. I am not just trying to help you. I am trying to help the world. There are genes that just don’t need to multiply.
Farrah decides to follow her counselor’s advice and meet her mom for coffee. After some of the most annoying baby talk ever, Debra asks Farrah how she likes living alone. Farrah says that she just works and goes to school and studies. Debra says that Sophia needs someone to teach her stuff and she can watch her if Farrah will trust her. Then she drops the baby on the floor and pulls a box of chardonnay out of her purse. Still, Farrah agrees. At least it wasn’t heroin.
Amber can’t believe her fat fuck idiot boyfriend is f ing her over on her bday. She goes to the bedroom to talk to him while her friends talk about how they always thought Amber was the bitch but now see why. LOL. She yells at him and breaks up with him. HAHAHAHHA!! Atta girl.
At least I have my Toxic Fat Friend…
I can’t wait to use that giant underarm as a night cap.
Guess what Toxic suggests? Going to his house! Toxic says Gary’s just gonna be a pussy and go watch the baby, which he does. And he brings a cake home too. It’s half eaten, but still. He says sorry and Amber hugs him like a dead fish. Gary helps her blow out the trick candles with a mouth full of spit. Well that’s one way to be sure you’ll get the other half of the cake you fat fuck.
Ryan plays with his kid, and when Maci shows up he hands her some papers from the lawyers. He yawns during every sentence he speaks. He is taking her to court to get equal custody, and when she tries to ask what he’s up to he just yawns. So basically this show is about how men have no brains and do everything the people around them tell them too. Men? We’re not really coming off great here. I hope in court Maci is strong enough to mention that her idiot ex has no job or plan of ever having one and yawns during sentences. This show is seriously pissing me off.
Guess what Ryan does while his parents try to talk to him? He shoves his face full of food and says two words at a time. Maci is def gonna move, and mom is glad that they started legal fights for the next sixteen years. Listen grandma, you had your chance to raise a kid and you FUCKED IT UP ROYALLY. Back off and live your own life. Maci is in the car crying to her mom about how lazy and ridiculous Ryan is, and her mom says she’s working hard and Ryan’s a lump of crap and there’s no judge in the world that will give him custody. A good mom on this show? I don’t believe it. That’s why they don’t show her that much.
Catelynn gets her hair did for prom while her fiance comes on to himself in the mirror.
Sure, Cate’s mom is a c word, but she showed up to take prom pictures! And with such a pretty smile!
Fuck all y’all.
Meth Mom totally reminds me of this sketch:
Cate comes out looking pretty and her mom refuses to compliment her. She doesn’t call her a homely slag though, so I think that’s progress. Cate and Fifth Grad party like pros and they win Prom King and Queen! AW. They are really cute. I like Cate, if only cuz I HATE her mother. They celebrate like any red blooded American kids would.
Let’s make a baby.
Wow. What a show. I am hooked on this shit now. Thanks a lot, Nerdia! Thanks for putting up with me this week guys! Nerds will be back next time! xo
PS – Wear a condom.
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I will read this in timebut I want to be thefirst to say I CANNOT BELEIVE YOU DID THIS!!
I love that you did it, don’t get me wrong. nobody will tear up Gary like you… I gotta read it now!!!!!
I haven’t had time to watch this yet, and I am dying to read your take Flipit!
Flipit this recap was Excellent!! I can not stop laughing. I love how you said everything I was thinking. Especially loved your take on Meth Mom, Ryan and Gary.
The screen cap of Alexa trying to get into the car, pure gold. I just wrote earlier in the forums how I thought Meth Mom was probably jealous because she probably had Cate that young and feels Cate should have to suffer like she may feel she did. Meth mom just sucks. Thanks for such a hilarious recap!
Aw, FlipMan, I can’t finish reading it – too depressing.
Toxic Fat Friend! Haha, love it. Can you do recaps forever please? It’s fun to see the show recapped through a newcomer’s eyes, especially when you said it was seriously pissing you off, because it makes me LIVID and every week I swear it off…..until it airs again.
It WOULD have been awesome that Amber dumped Gary if….she didn’t dump him every week. Which she does. I was a little nervous when you immediately pointed out Ryan is hot. It’s true, which is why I think he’s so entitled; he’s been able to skate by on his looks. But luckily you saw right through to the fact that he is the world’s poorest excuse for a man. I used to think his parents had good intentions in theory, but now they just annoy me, they clearly spoil him to no end. And yeah, Farrah’s mom sucks, but since you never watched before, you didn’t see Farrah in the beginnings of the show. Just as awful as her mom. Basically the female Ryan, completely entitled.
I commented last week that with every viewing of Catelynn’s mom, I grow increasingly appalled, and every time I think it couldn’t possibly get worse, it does. I don’t understand how MTV producers can just stand by and watch that abuse…is it because Catelynn’s 18 and can technically leave if she wants? Hmmm.
Great recap. Just awesome.
THANK YOU THANK U THANK U THANK U THANK U!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ive been wanting to comment on the last few recaps and tell the writer to PLEASE review some of flipits to figure out what a recap should entail..they were just dreadful but i didnt have it in me to post it lol
but anyways im ecstatic.. cant wait to read it!
I have always been distracted by Ryan’s hotness. I too have excused some of his behavior because he’s so cute.
Excellent job subbing, Flipit! I agree with Judgy, it’s interesting to read a newbie’s thoughts on the show…
Can we talk about Maci’s driving? I mean W.T.F? You’ve got a cellphone in one hand, and you’re wiping tears with another? WHO IS DRIVING THE CAR FOR YOU? Look, I know you can use your knees to keep the wheel steady if you need a free hand for something, but was it absolutely necessary to do that with your freaking kid in the car? At night? ON THE FREEWAY? Use a fucking ear-piece and let the tears ruin your makeup, for Bentley’s sake! Or better yet, wait til you get home to cry to your Mom, since that’s where you’re headed anyway!
As Sassy Gay Friend would say: “She’s a stupid betch!”
Finally!!! A FANTASTIC recap of Teen Mom. THANK YOU FLIPIT!!!! By the way, you should know that after Catelyn and Tyler got together, her mom and his dad (Butch) got married, so yeah, they are now step-siblings. Now you KNOW you have to keep watching!
Wow, poor Catelynn. I didn’t think her “mother” could really act any worse toward her, but was I wrong. I know she must have been embarrassed for her friend to be caught in the middle of that temper tantrum. I commend her friend for not saying anything. Her mother acts like a child. I think she doesn’t care as much that her granddaughter was adopted, it’s the free stuff Catelynn could be getting and sharing with mom that mom isn’t getting. I mean, mom has a 2 year old and obviously doesn’t work, so I think she just wants the extra money and assistance. I hope Carly will watch these episodes and see what exactly her parents saved her from growing up around.
I felt bad for Maci this episode. She really is doing all the right things (work, school, Bentley) and then Ryan pulls such shit. I think it is more his parents wanting more time with Bentley so that THEY don’t have to pay as much child support. I grew up in Tennessee, and the courts are beginning to favor decent fathers as much as they do decent mothers. I have a friend whose husband just took his ex-wife back to court and got custody of their two girls. In this situation, my friend’s hubby was Maci and the ex acted like Ryan, only worse. The girls are elementary school age and she would not even get up to get them ready for school. They had to get themselves up, ready, make breakfast, and out the door on time while she slept in with the latest boyfriend. Of course she wasn’t working or anything. Sorry, I digress…anyway, what I’m trying to say is that I highly doubt the court system in TN will give Ryan any more time with Bentley until he proves himself. And I hope the idiot remembers, it’s all on film.
I’m glad to see Farrah still continuing therapy. Farrah isn’t completely right and neither is her mother. They are both so much alike, they can’t get along. I hope she continues therapy and they can reach some kind of middle ground.
I hate Gary!
Thanks again for a great recap!!
Flipit, You knocked this recap out of the park!
Farrah’s mom punched Farrah in the face (in the off season) and Farrah had her arrested. BFF’s forever!
I think Maci’s right. I think Ryan wants more days so he has to pay less money for Bentley’s child support. I think it’s a crock Ryan doesn’t have a job, he’s got a truck, a girlfriend, and goes out with his friends to dinner? What’s up with these boys? Gary graduated high school, I assume Ryan did too…..now…….nothing? Ryan’s parents are pushing him to get more days with Bentley so THEY can pay less child support. Ryan should have said, “MY PARENTS will have to pay Maci $80,000 over the next 16 years.” They must be the ones who worked out the math for him.
As ever always – incredible recap, Flipit!
I feel so horribly for Catelynn. Tyler will be OK – his mother is a decent sort and that will negate the influence of Butch. But Catelynn, what chance does she have? It just breaks my heart to watch her life unfold.
Which brings me to the porcine petulance known as Amber. Her ‘parenting’ style of screaming, yelling and maintaining high drama all the while not having a job just about guarantees cute little Leah Catelynns life. What does Amber and Gary really want – a starring role on MTvs newest show, 25 And A Grandma?
Where is social services when you need them, indeed..
I will have you know Mr. Flipit, that my favorite mistake is sitting right on my lap as we speak and I am a much better mom than these gals. She hails from hot Brazilian sperm who doesn’t pay child support but his contribution was top notch DNA so I can’t really complain. I’m okay with bearing the brunt of responsibility..I’m even teaching her to read..(the Gasm!)
We just finished a big dinner of hot wings and fries (she’s 7 months) and she seems to like Mocha McFrappes for dessert. Nothing but the nest for my doll. She loves my lap and doesn’t mind when I’m on the computer – hold on- sorry, she was chewing up a napkin and gagged a bit. What was I saying? Oh yea..I’m a great mom, always there for my daughter. Wait..I gotta run, she’s playing with a plastic bag again. I tell ya..as soon I get my Good Enough Diploma, I’m gonna earn enough to afford a nanny. Someone like cate’s mom would be good..because she doesn’t take shit. And I can pay her in meth-lab supplies. Win-Win!
OMG Flipit…..”but if your kid has a problem with sucking don’t hand him a box of lollipops.” You are the master, my friend. I bow down to your snarky hilarity!
I loved your recap Flipit and it was kinda neat to see it through “virgin eyes”
Of course,anytime I see your byline I know it will be a good one.
That said,and this diminishes your contribution in no way,I want to address the folks that spoke about finally getting a good recap for this show.
I don’t think that Nerdia deserved it.She has used her time to recap a show for our added entertainment.The recappers don’t expect praise and they don’t deserve to log on and see folks opinions about how badly they do while they are entertaining us.For Free.During Their Free Time.
I also think it is presumptuous for anyone to assume that because they don’t like a writer’s style then nobody else does either.Different strokes.
I think the recappers should be off limits when it comes to the BS.It works like TV.Change the channel if you don’t like what is on.Or,make the hubby go into the other room..whatever works..;)
TC,Robin
Does anyone else see the irony of a XXXL shirt having the word ‘ATHLETIC” stamped on it?
Oh, and Flipit, because you asked, “How does [Gary] ever get laid?”
Here’s you’re answer..http://gawker.com/5633183/fat-men-are-better-in-bed
You can’t dispute science…(unless you’re Christian. But that’s a whole ‘nother issue, in’nit?)
I can’t believe no one has mentioned Farrah leaving Sophia on a countertop unattended. That poor little girl is destined to land in the hospital so I’m glad Grandma (no matter how crazy) is watching her again.
Catelynn’s mom is a piece of work. Does she not realize people can see and hear her?! She is totally abusive and just plain mean.
I think Maci is definitely the best mom, but I have to disagree with her this time. I know Riiiiiiiine may not be the best dad, but moving to Nashville to be with your boyfriend is selfish and stupid. Why can’t he move to where she is? And if she is so busy and he doesn’t even work, why not let him spend time with him while she’s working so hard? She can enjoy a girl’s night out or a quiet night at home. I don’t like when women complain non-stop about someone not wanting to be a dad and then c*ckblocking them when they do. I bet money this has a little something to do with the new girlfriend. Cause you can get him a new daddy, but God forbid Bentley has another mommy. (And to end on a good note, he is the sweetest, cutest little thing. Cause he looks like his HOT dad!!)
I must say I prefer this style of recapping to the usual author’s. It’s so much more fleshed out and not so, I don’t know, impersonal… I know people have different styles (it took me awhile to get used to the way Ack recapped LOST, but I ended up LOVING it), but the other writer seems like they’re summarizing the show instead of making the wonderfully snarky commentary we enjoy so much. Saying just don’t read it isn’t fair because I like the recaps and want to read the comments, etc. I just enjoy the experience a little less.
Okay Baby… this is why I fought for you all those years ago. we think alike and you kick ass. Everyone has given you a few viewer tips but I want to take a minute to give you bullet points.
*Catelynn and Tyler. Yes,the are step siblings. His drunk ass father married her drunk ass mother and they had a baby boy at the same time Tyler and Catelynn had a baby girl that they gave up in an open adonption.
* Gary has asked Amber to marry him and on the show they are engaged for the third time. On MTV aftershow we have learned they are no longer a couple (of idiots… they are still a couple of idiots though) She works 2-3 jobs and he is a total shit loser. NOTHING redemable in him at all. Amber has also repeatedly punched the crap outta Gary and no one deserves that form their significant other. I wish she would call me because I would travel to kick his ass for her.
*You havve pretty boy summed up pretty well. He doesn’t give a shit for his baby boy. And the 80,000 was a future number… but I promise the amount will go up.
*Fararah has the same serious anger issue as her mom. BUT her mom punched her in the face and gave her a big ole busted fat lip. I will find the evidentuary pictures for you. And mom is overtly religious and seems fake to me. Farrah has been spoiled but she works her ass off. And she was just taken for a mail scam for $3000.00
I think that is it… happy viewing.
@jayem Not only has she left the baby on the counter,she has left her alone in a halway of an apt that she just moved into,she also left the baby on the bed and walked away.Of course they baby fell out of the bed with a loud thump because that is what babies do when you leave them on a bed while they are wide awake and you walk out of the room.As far as Grandma watching the baby,I think it would be a good idea too.She does seem to really love and dote on the baby.It is when Farrah has her that accidents seem to happen because Farrah sometimes forgets she has a kid.
TC,Robin
Who can forget that Farrah left the baby in the sink full of water.. three+ feet off the ground.. while she was on the computer in the other room…. and the baby turned the hot water on in the kitchen sink and burned her little hand.??
@marijai: I knew about Butch and Cate’s mom getting marrie dbut why didn’t I ever make the leap that the 2 yr old was Butch’s kid? *slaps forehead* So, not only do Cate and Tyler share a child, they also share a sibling?! What a clusterfuck.. Carly and her uncle could’ve potty-trained together..awwwww.
Also, I missed a few episodes (banished to the wildnerness via a 4H camping trip to get me out of the inner-city so ants could crawl into my panties and make me long for urine soaked project hallways).. can someone bring me up to date re: Butch and rehab. Was he ordered to go? Did they say what he was addicted to? Did Dr. Drew show up with his “sawwy” face?
Thanks for reading and commenting. This show was a trip to get into and the comments about it crack me up. Especially hearing about all the places that baby was left unattended. LOL. I have to say that I love me some Nerdia. I think she does a great job, and she has a very dry style. I asked her to recap here, after all. Keep up the good work girl and thanks for letting me play in your sandbox for a week. peace
Oh and Sarc, I loved your comment about “your biggest mistake”. HAHAHAHAH and awwww. My grandma had my mom at sixteen. If it weren’t for teen moms I wouldn’t be here making fun of teen moms. Most of the teen moms on this show seem a hundred times better than the adult moms.
@Flipit and @Robin, thanks for saying what you said about Nerdia. I think her recaps are hilarious. (Not that yours wasn’t Flipit, just a different funny) I thought it was cool to see this through the eyes of a new viewer.
anywhos…
Toxic Fat Friend is the worst. He’s obviously single and has a man crush on Gary because as soon as Amber broke up with Gary TFF said he could live with him.
I am on the fence about Riiiiine and Maci. Riiiine was fine with the time he was getting with Bentley, until his parents said they wanted more time with the little guy. Riiine knew that Maci was moving to Nashville and wasn’t going to do anything about it, so I have little sympathy for him. Nashville is only 2 hours away and currently Riiine doesn’t work so he can make the drive if need be. Oh and 80K, by the time he’s 18 means he’s paying about $400 a month. That barely covers day care. Maci’s “Look! No hands!” driving was quite disturbing anything could have happened and you’re to busy worrying about your mascara.
Poor Catelynn, but I am not sure I could have sat by and let someone call me a bitch and say I was “fucking rude”. At the ripe old age of 29, I have settled down quite a bit from my hellion days. At 18, I probably would have cursed her out right there and mentioned her drug habit and parenting skills with colorful adjectives like drug whore, shit for brains, and ghetto parenting. Tyler is so sweet. He tried to get Catelynn’s mom to acknowledge how beautiful she looked, but her mom is so angry that she gave up Carly that she can’t be happy for her own child. Did anyone see Tyler’s mom had a disposable camera? I didn’t even know they still sold those. I mean how to post your pictures on face book and twitter if they are on film? I am glad they won Prom King and Queen though. They need some happiness in their lives.
I see that Farrah’s mother also has parenting issues, but Farrah doesn’t make them any better by being a brat. I do think her mother was over the top at the counseling session, but I feel hat shrink was headed to address that issue. But here comes Farrah with her bitching and the counselor quickly put her place. Which leads me to believe that Farrah knows when to respect people, but her parents do not hold her to the standard and runs over them.
Lsatly, I love Flipit’s prayers. They always seem so heartfelt unlike Farrah’s mother.
Another Nerdia fan here!
I think that Catelynn doesn’t say anything to her mom for two reasons;
1)I have a feeling that Meth Mom would have no problem beating Catelynn in the middle of Sears Juniors Dept. if provoked and
2) If MethMom threw Catelynn out, where would she go? She can’t move back in with Tyler and there has never been any mention of her Dad..
Catelynn is in a horrible place, and somehow I don’t think she is planning on going to college when she graduates.
@Ohralphie, I don’t think that’s Catelynn’s plan. I was under the assumption that Tyler proposed to Catelynn because in the military (which Tyler plans on going into) she could not live with him unless they were married. I think that is the best bet for these two. Get far far away from that situation. Once they do maybe they will be around a more positive environment and Catelynn will re-prioritize things in her life.
loved the recap.
yes, isn’t it ironic that NONE of the teen Dad’s have a job, yet THREE OUT OF FOUR of the teen Mom’s do………at least I think Amber has a job this week………
Ryan has NEVER helped with the baby, and ONLY helped financially when he was COURT ORDERED to do so. Ryan DOES NOT have a job, yet he CONTINUES to eat out and party with his buddy’s!
@Classy Drunk — I don’t know that Tyler and Catelynn will actually get married. They are both so young, so desperate and Tyler has been showing signs of being aware of it.
I hope Catelynn joins up herself or at least gets some kind of job training where she can support herself i.e. plebotimist, medical technician. I have feeling that MethMom will be pushing her to get a deadend lowpaying job so that she can give mommy rent.
But what is the deal with these girls? Why are they all settling so low? Boys that will never grow into men (Hottie and Fattie)and shit all over them. Maci may be the one that is most together, but moving for a boyfriend? Dumbass move for sure.
Yikes! I meant ‘phlebotomist’…I’m probably still spelling it wrong but am too lazy to look it up right now.
Also, I am going to lump in Hotties new girlfriend as an idiot who will date a lazy boy and lets not forget even Gary/Fattie was able to find a girl who was willing to date him behind Ambers back.
Boggles my mind.
I watch this trainwreck and read the recaps and have only commented a few times. I am with those of you who think Maci is wrong for even considering moving. She has a kid now and needs to make decisions that are best for the child. That means staying near her own mom and dad who help, staying near the baby’s dad – regardless of how little he helps and his paternal grandparents. I hate my MIL – she is a horrible person to anyone who is not “blood”. However, she is good to my kids. So as much as I don’t like them, I make sure my kids get to spend time with them with my husband and BIL and cousins and I just make sure I have other plans for that time. My kids will probably soon realize that their grandmother and I don’t talk unless absolutely necessary, but for now, all they know is that they have a great time with grandma and grandpa.
Every girl and every girls parents should be forced to watch this show to understand why every single girl who is sexually active needs to be in control of the birth control. Because like it or not, its the girls life that is going to be the most shaken up.
This has to be the most depressing show on tv. Hoarders and Intervention come close, but at least in a majority of those cases I can hate the assholes who created their own mess and don’t have to feel bad for a baby that I know has absolutely no hope.
Loved this recap. Actually laughed out loud several times. I felt so bad for Caitlyn that I actually teared up during the scene with her and her mom. For one, you can already tell she dosen’t have the highest self esteem to begin with. I just can’t imagine having my mother talk to me that way. It’s almost as if the roles are reversed. Caitlyn acts and talks more grown up than her own mother. I definetly agree that she is on some kind of drug and around this area meth is the most logical assumption. She has so many highs and lows it’s not even funny. Probably since Butch went away there’s no one around to supply her anymore…sad, sad, sad. No wonder they didn’t want Carly around that. If my mother talked and treated me that way, I would have chosen the exact same for my child. If I was Caitlyn, I’d tell her mom when she starts acting like a cracked out lunitic that “this is exactly why I gave my baby up for adoption” But instead she just says Ok mom and kisses her as*. I wish I could just give her a hug. She seems like such a nice girl considering how her life was growing up. I seriously would have given her mom a peice of my mind. She needs help and giving their baby up instead of raising her around all that chaos was the best decision those two could have ever made. Carly will thank them ten times over when she’s old enough to watch this show and realize why her real parents did what they did. Cudos to Caitlyn and Tyler!
I agree Chemgal. I feel all teen girls should watch this show. Shit I am 31 and it put me off kids, lol. I wrote a long note about this episode in the forums not knowing Flipit would have such a great recap up so fast, but as much as I like Maci and think she is the most mature, I too thought this was a teenage selfish move. Maybe she should talk to Farrah about stepping out on your own. She is so lucky she has parents that are so supportive and that look like they can afford to help provide a really great home for Bentley.
Classy I thought the same thing about the way Catelynn and her friend handled Methmom. Could her mother have acted more like a 5 year old. Did anyone else notice it was a BMW she was driving.
Oh yah, forgot to mention was in Publix the other day and Maci and Bentley were on the cover of US and Farrah and Sophia were on the cover of Ok. 2 weeks in a row these girls get tabloid covers, interesting.
First of all..I must say it’s pretty awesome when you get through writing your whole comment and accidently hit the back button! CURSES. lol…. anywho.
Flipit- thanks for filling in! Awesome recap for just jumping on the crazy bandwagon. Nerdia, look forward to having you back next week as well!
And Flipit, maybe I misunderstood– but I thought Maci was under the impression that Ryan all of a sudden wanted more custody because it would mean that he/his parents would have to pay LESS in child support?
RE:Maci and Ryan– Ryan is hot and that’s what got Maci in this mess. Ryan pretty much sucks at life and probably got his ass handed to him after his asshole colors flew proud and high last season and now he’s decided to go the victim route. Do I believe he actually wants more time with Bentley? NO. Do I believe that he wants to make it seem that way so that people will feel sorry for him and fawn over him? YES. He’s used to being the biggest BABY because his parents and probably everyone else have allowed him to get away with his childish and selfish ways because of his looks.
Maci had been an awesome mom since DAY 1. If i truly believed Ryan was sincere in wanting to all of a sudden be a good day, I would say Maci should reconsider moving… but why should she be punished? I can’t really say it what would be best for Bentley- But Kyle seems to adore Maci and Bentley and I think that seems like a legit family scenario– should it work out. I’m team Maci all the way so maybe I’m biased— although i have to say, girl needs to pullover to cry on the phone instead of driving!
I think a commenter also suggested that Maci wanted to move away because she didn’t want to Bentley to get close to Ryan’s girlfriend… I actually think Maci has handled that situation well and hasn’t been ridiculous- but I do imagine it’s got to sting to see Ryan with a new girlfriend and all of a sudden wanting to be the dad and boyfriend he never was with her.
RE: Cate and Tyler- Cate’s mom is a flat out bitch. There’s no excuse for her behavior or the way she treats Cate. I know one of the commenters said they didn’t think they would just sit there and take it, but if Cate’s mom has been this way her entire life (kind of seems that way) then I wonder if Cate is just numb to it in the way of responding ‘ok mom.’ She doesn’t have anywhere to go so I think she just takes it till she can get away. It’s absolutely disgusting behavior on her mom’s part and I can see why Cate is so dependent on Tyler.
RE: Gary and Amber– someone mentioned that they aren’t together per the after show. I hope that stays true. Gary is a child. I think for as many times as he had good intentions, he’s like a dumb puppy dog. He has no sense of responsibility and is in no way ready to raise a child… Don’t get me wrong– not like i think half of these kids were ready to raise a child, but at least they attempted to rise to the challenge. Amber clearly needed to break up with him for good long before this. Her growing bitterness and resentment over him has just turned into a bitchfest 24/7 and it’s not cute. I’ve learned that if you’re gonna forgive and forget and move on… you have to do that. You can’t just forgive them and then hold shit over their heads for the rest of their lives. Amber has so much anger towards Gary that she just needs to move the French on.
AND i completely agree that his friend was/is a DOUCHE. seriously. SERIOUSLY. He will be single FOREVER.
RE: Farrah- I think Farrah gets a lot of crap…some of it deservedly but I think there’s a lot we don’t know. Yes, she leaves her child in a lot of places “unattended” but I think we forget that there are a LOT of people (crew) around the baby and her at all times. I don’t condone it when the baby has actually been hurt— but for example, it’s been brought up a few times Farrah leaving the baby in the hallway alone- well clearly we know Sophia wasn’t ‘alone’ because the cameras were on her. I think Farrah takes it for granted that they are there and probably wouldn’t let anything serious happen to Sophia, I’ll give that much… but it’s not like she’s leaving her completely alone in the sense that people seem to keep commenting on, at least IMO.
Also.. Farrah’s mom is clearly off her rocker and legit seems to be heavily drugged out whenever we see her…I think the relationship has always be rocky and has come to a head because it seems like Farrah has never respected her mom as a mom and probably hates being told by her mom how to parent (although Farrah could definitely use more guidance)
Also… I did read that Farrah’s parents wouldn’t let her have contact with the baby’s father after she got pregnant and from what I understand (could be mistaken) he didnt even know she was pregnant and died in a car crash. I imagine that’s got to fuck Farrah up a bit, pardon my French. Farrah is immature, and can be bitchy and selfish, but I think a lot of that comes from the environment she was raised in. I think at least she’s taking steps by going to therapy. At least she’s not being fake about the person she is. She is unapologetically herself, even if right now we are only seeing all of her flaws.
And those are just a few of my thoughts
@kdognatl, My opinion in Maci’s situation is that her parents look like the type that would let her go and support her while she’s in Nashville and if things do not work out welcome her home with open arms.
I have seen this situation before and the girl stayed home because she wanted her daughter to be close to her father only for the father to move away 6 months later. As long as they can modify the custody agreement where he gets similar visitation, her moving two hours away should not be that big of a deal. And based on Maci’s actions in the past I don’t think she would be opposed to this.
Who ever asked… Tylers Dad was sent to a 90 day rehabby the state of Michigan. There are a few reasons the state would do that and I assume because it was alcohol rehabit was for drunk driving. My next question would be why isn’t the state of Michigan following Catelynn’s mom around with a brethalizer machine.
@sarcastire….I’m still not 100% convinced that the toddler is Butch’s kid. The few times I’ve seen him around the kid, he doesn’t act very “fatherly”, and I don’t ever remember the show referring to him other than “Catelyn’s brother” on screen.
And to whoever asked, yes, the state of Michigan ordered Butch to go to rehab for cocaine. They showed a little of it and when the couselor asked if he smoked crack, he said nope, he sniffs cocaine. At least we know where the money goes!
I, in no way, meant to insult Nerdia. I understand she has a different style as all of the recappers do. However, I prefer my recaps a bit more fleshed out, as Flipit did. Regardless of whether I like the recappers style, if it is a show I watch, I will read the recap, and comment on the show. I have never commented in a disrespectful way to a recapper and would never do that. It’s a comment board. People are entitled to express their opinions, regardless if everyone else agrees.
I also just wanted to throw my two centsin on the recappers style debate..
@angelbayyb- are we 5? So you couldn’t tactfully post to Nerdia what you would like to see more of in her recaps? You childishly insult her on this comment string (behind her back so to speak) while adoring the shit out of Flip and giggling saying you ‘just didn’t have it in you’ to call out Nerdia? You didn’t have it in you to be an adult? Yeah… great approach.
Seriously, everyone has different recap styles- I think this has been reiterated a few times now… but these recappers aren’t geting paid. They are taking time out of their day to hopefully entertain us and get some debate and chatter over the show going.
Perhaps, instead of bashing the recappers in childish ways when you don’t necessarily get their ‘snark’, find a way to comment on the positives and throw in thoughtful suggestions about what you would like to see more of and less of.
Not everything has to be an insult… I’ve never seen anyone want to change their style or attitude etc etc for someone who’s an asshole in their distaste for it.
Flipit liked Nerdia for a reason… perhaps give her a chance or write a thoughtful comment instead of throwing a babyfit if it doesn’t exactly suit your needs.
Annd this isn’t directed to everyone on here… Just the ones who just like to hear themselves complain.
you guys need to zip it, this isn’t about you really it isn’t.
@marijai, there’s no way he sniffs coke…it’s way to expensive. I remember talking about that with my girlfriend. You have to be all kinds of rich to have coke habit. You can be all sorts of trash to have a meth or heroin addiction though. I think he wanted to look fancy for the cameras by saying he doesn’t do crack. Crack is wack
@Classy…I thought the same thing. There is NO WAY they can afford to blow over a hundred bucks at a time on an 8 ball, and I’m not even sure what the going price is these days. (Boyfriend is in the music industry is how I have an idea of cost.) Catelyn’s mom looks like a meth head. I feel for that kid though. I bet Catelyn will end up raising him after mom ODs or goes to jail.
@classy and marijai! HAHA my boyfriend said the exact same thing when we watched that segment! It’s funny because he was also saying that if you get caught with Crack… the fine/sentence is much more severe than if you get caught with Coke because Coke is for rich people and Crack is for ‘poor’ people… not sure if that’s true or not… but I’m glad we weren’t the only ones surprised at his response when entering rehab!
@holla…that is true about the sentencing guidelines. Not too long ago, I read something about there being talk about changing the sentencing, nationwide. Basically, crack became an epidemic so quick law enforcement thought the quickest way to get a handle on it was to have more stringent sentencing laws. I can’t remember what happened…if it never made it out of committee or if it was struck down in court. I do know that in California, you do get more time for having crack than you do for cocaine. But if you just have weed, they will write you a ticket and fine you. Gotta love it! LOL
There is no way it is coke. Too expensive for the man who drives the chester van! Meth is the hillbilly equivalent to the rich man’s coke.
There is no way it is coke. Way too expensive for the man who drives the chester van to afford. Meth is the hillbilly drug of choice, coke is for the rich man. He was probably just too embarrassed to admit it.
sorry it posted twice. gave me an error message the first time!
I LOVED this recap!!! Too Funny! It all just goes to show that people should be temporarily sterilized at birth and have to pass tests proving that they have enough common sense to properly care for a child (the standing in the highchair, leaving the baby alone in the sink), pass drug tests, prove that they make enough $$ to support a child and be AT LEAST 18…maybe 20… I really think this would solve many problems lol..but then again we would never have the joy of being able to watch this show
@giff…sorry, if your “zip it” is to me, I can’t do that.
@marijai and giff– haha i actually think it was geared towards me! And if it was, sorry for offending- I’m jut tired of reading 20 comments in a row complaining about a recapper! I’d much rather hear about everyone’s opinions on the show and I guess I have a soft spot for the recappers because they do a much better job of it than I would and appreciate what they put out for us!
After hearing everything that’s been happening on the aftershows… I think I need to go catch up and watch some online!
@Flipit: THANKS! That’s high praise, coming from you! (Btw, my memaw also had my dad at 16, so yay for Teen mom success stories, lol). My parents were married and in their 30′s when my brother and I were born but my dad still affectionately calls us Oops and The Surprise.
About drugs..I always call meth ‘white trash crack.’ They are both cheap to buy and will fuck you up royally if you get hooked. The only difference is that to make/sell crack, you need to get your hands on a lot of coke..where as to get meth, you just need a kitchen and a quick trip to the pharmacy. The strict sentences for crack is due to the violence selling it creates..I saw it on a special once. Nobody is doing drivebys for an 8-ball. But if you had a good turf to sling crack, a solid customer base, and someone wanted to infringe on your profit-making scheme by setting up shop closeby, then you were gonna have to kill in order to protect your business. It’s economics!
And Butch has a coke habit? I wanna see the receipts.
@holla…no probs! I just happened to see that post a few minutes ago. I didn’t think I was offending anyone, but you never know around here any more.
lol! Glad to see I wasn’t the only person doubting Butchs drug of choice. It’s like the bum living in the park claiming he’s addicted to Cristal when everyone knows rubbing alcohol will do.
Maci says that Ryan has to pay less child support the fewer days she has with the brat. Read this sentence again.
When kids reach puberty, all females should have their tubes tied and all males should get a vasectomy. Years later, when they’ve taken several child-care courses, have passed a credit check, and a psych evaluation, the state should provide for these procedures to be undone.
Thanks, Flipit–I’ve never watched this show, but my mother, queen of reality t.v. (the gaudier, the better) watches it.
@chemgal…I completely agree… THE MOST DEPRESSING, SADDEST, HEART-WRENCHING program on television.
I read your recap, and now I’m watching the episode. Catelynn’s mom is so awful. Gawd, I feel so bad for that poor girl. Tyler and Catelynn made the smartest decision to give that baby up for adoption. My lord! Her mother is the devil!
@Hollagirl2
Point well taken.But the camera guys aren’t babysitter’s.Their job is to film whatever is going on and I am afraid if one of them stumbled over a carseat that was sitting in the hallway,with a baby in it,the other camera guy would film it without regard to the baby.Giff mentioned the hot water episode.Did anyone even attempt to stop her from getting burned? Like me or you would instinctivly do? Nope.They continued filming.
Insane huh?
TC,Robin
There was family on Nanny 911 (I actually knew them, having styled them for Parents mag..or one of those family mags, because they had 3 sets of twins; 9 yr old girls, 5 yr old boy/girl, and 3 yr old boys..the oldest twins adopted, the 2nd set in vitro, and the finally (and only identical twins, naturally). Well, I watched this episode and on of the 9yr olds, amanda, takes a pillow and smothers the 5yr old boy! I mean she had the pillow on him for like a full minute and the camera guy just recorded it..didn’t intervene at all! The mom was in the other room doing dishes. When Amanda pulled the pillow away, her brother couldn’t even scream because it took a while for him to get his breath. What was worse was he couldn’t communicate it to his mom. He just said, “Amanda smushed me”, which did not do any justice in describing how close she came to murder. Cameraman and producers should have some culpability in filming children to intervene and prevent them for getting hurt. I’m all for good TV but watching an adult film a child hurt themselves is just wrong.
It’s not like these shows are serious journalism or anthropology or something, where there is a higher purpose. These shows are schlock, trash entertainment, and are in no way more important than a child’s welfare.
@chemgal: I know we’ve had our differences (actually, I didn’t know we did but it seems you think I am a troll, but whatevs) I just wanted to say that I think it is great that you don’t try to keep your children away from family members that you, yourself, don’t get along with. Many people, petty ones, hold their kids as collateral in situations with warring family members. I’m glad you are mature enough to realize that it’s not about you but about providing your children with as many loving influences as possible. It takes a village, and the more love, the better. My memaw is like that with her son’s wives/girlfriends. It’s like some women will never think another woman is good enough to replace her as their son’s main love. The Oedipus Complex inverted. My male cousin dated my best friend for 6 years and my gramma refused to call her by name..only referring to her as ‘that girl.’ It became a joke in my family, because when you know how someone is and that they’re too old to change their ways, you just gotta laugh at it. Or chalk them up to being bitter and batty..whatever’s easier. lol
(BTW, my grandmother’s home attendant went on maternity leave and it wasn’t long before memaw made the replacement cry. Gramma even barked at her for using the landline to call in yet another replacement. *sigh* You know what they say..you can’t win for losing.)
I saw the Nanny 911 episode with the attempted murder and I never watched the show after that – in fact, I couldn’t even watch the rest of that episode I was so angry that the camera man sat, or stood and taped it. It was very apparent that it was more than a pillow fight and more than one kid just roughing up the other. I remember how hateful the kid looked and the pressure she applied to the pillow and that the younger boy at some point just gave up. I wanted to vomit while watching it and am embarrassed to say I never called the producers to complain.
@sarcasatire again the invite is open to settle any issues on the forum boards, not here. Its not fair to the other posters.
I think that cameramen are expressly instructed NOT to intervene, under any circumstances. Doing so would be grounds for termination, as the general goal is to keep the show as “real” as possible…if they stepped in, wouldn’t that be manipulating a situation and changing the outcome? That’s not “reality” anymore, is it? I’m just saying, try to see it from a different perspective; if they interfere, not only will they lose their job, but they might also get sued by their production company for violating the terms of their contract. Imagine how difficult it must be…witnessing first-hand what could potentially be a life-threatening situation, and not being able to do anything about it. All for the sake of our entertainment!
Then again, all this information I learned from tv and the internet, so what do I really know? We should ask SlifeGoesOn, I think he actually works in the industry. Where you at, Slifey?
@Chemgal..i posted on there just now. I wasn’t trying to attempt to resolve anything on this board, I only wanted to comment on your post without you taking offense or holding anything against me. Thus, the reason for the disclaimer.
I also never watched Nanny 911 again after that episode. Frankly, I only watched because I knew the family (after spending a few hours with them on set), and I could see the kids were very feral and maladjusted(is that a word?) to any and everything. They just screamed and yelled and didn’t know the meaning of ‘use your words.’ The parents were very nice but couldn’t handle the responsibility of so many children.
I was so angry that the producers didn’t intervene..what if the girl held the pillow for another minute..the little boy could’ve died. The parents weren’t around to see it unfold but I hope when they saw the show they got Amanda the help she so desperately needed.
I don’t know if this was addressed on the show, but the 9 yr old twins were the children of the father’s sister..a known drug abuser. The couple took them in before they were even married in hopes of keeping them out of the ‘system’. I have an aunt that adopted the son of her husband’s relative and he(the child) has been giving her grief ever since. He has been kicked out of several schools, gets suspended weekly, and is only 13 yrs old. With these kids, you don’t know how much of their behavior comes from being born to drug-addicted parents. Nature vs Nurture? Who knows..but it is a tough call on how to raise them when they have such a propensity for violence.
@Sweet Dee- but the producers intervene to break up fights, don’t they? I watch bad girls club and the like and the producers are always stepping when things get out of hand. So why not do it for a child?
@ohralphie—–just to let you know….I lmao at your post…too funny
@Sweet Dee- I hope you don’t take my disagreeing with your comment as an attack. people have been really sensitive and volatile on the boards lately, causing everyone to walk on eggshells. I’m sure that on some shows cameramen are instructed to ‘get the shot’ at all costs. But when it comes down to a poor, defensless child, I would hope the rules bend a little…no one can possibly think that seeing poor little Sophia get burned in the sink or hearing the ‘thunk’ when she hit the floor is good TV. I get that the producers were driving home the point of how difficult it is for teen moms with no support from their family, but they got their point across in so many other ways. Just the fact that we see catelynn getting verbally abused and farrah’s mom getting counseling, and Maci taking Ryan to court..we get it loud and clear. Teen moms have it rough. But watching a baby burn hersef or almost break her neck is a bit much. MTV sould be ashamed of themselves if they fire cameramen for intervening. I would rather see a producer/camerman intervene than see a child get hurt, anyday. Because, after all, that is reality, too, no?
Who knows? Maybe they didn’t see our Teen Babies under any real threat. Maybe the producers wanted to show every mistake/bad decision the Teen Moms make, kind of like a “What Not To Do” for teen mom wannabes out there. Oh, and another thing: maybe the reason Farah leaves Sofia by herself all the time is because she’s aware that there’s actually a crew there…you know, like maybe she thinks since they’re adults and they’re in the room with her, that they can keep an eye on her. I don’t think she truly understands that they are not allowed to interact with her and the baby…during filming, at least.
Oh, I guess you posted another comment to me while I was typing my response to the first one! I’m not offended, since I’m mostly just thinking and hypothesizing out loud. I’m just trying to explore whatever gray area there is when it comes to these types of situations, because as we all know, nothing is ever really just black or white.
True..because when there is a crew of 4 or 5 people at your house, it’s hard to feel like you’re really alone. I’m sure Farrah was pissed when she heard her baby fall onto the floor, only to see the camerman chase her back into the room and zoom in while Farrah cuddled a screaming baby while also trying to speak to the bank about her overdraft. That’s gotta be rough..
@Sweet Dee: but what excuse for is there for Farrah when she left her child in the sink and the baby turned on the hot water and all Farrah said was was that too hot for you? Didn’t come over to check on the baby. Didn’t sit with the child while she was taking a bath. Just left her there.
Flipit don’t go. I feel like we finally got a real mom. I know that I shouldn’t say anything until I attempt writing a recap myself, but still. Please, please, please do not go. Please, please do not go.
Farah may have thought it was fine since there was a crew right there, by Sofia. She has a small kitchen, so they were probably no more that a couple of feet away from her. Like I mentioned before, I don’t think she fully understands that they can’t interact with her and the baby while the cameras are rolling. I’m not excusing her actions, just trying to understand why she does what she does…because I’m trying REALLY HARD to give her the benefit of the doubt, that she can’t possibly be that stupid, right? One could only hope!
We just had a baby drown here in Maine because the idiot mother left for a few minutes to do something. No baby or even toddler should ever be left alone in water of any kind. And I don’t care what a camera man signed, as a human being, they are morally and ethically obligated to step in when harm is imminent. I would like to see what would happen in civic court when a jury found out a camera man or producer was fired because they broke their contract preventing a 9 year old from killing her little brother or because they caught a baby falling off a bed or moved a car carrier inside an apartment. In fact, MTV would further highlight how ineffectual Farrah is as a mother by having a camera man or producer step out of their role to prevent harm. How many teenagers are watching this show that still don’t think Farrah did anything wrong? I would wager that a lot of them didn’t react the same way we as adults (whether parents ourselves or not) did. Most teenagers still have a sense of immortality both for themselves and anyone else young.
And while I agree Maci is the best mom of the group, I still stand by my opinion that she is being completely selfish to even think about moving to be with her boyfriend. It is an example of her immaturity. In deciding to keep her baby and not give it up for adoption she by default gave up putting her life first. Even without a baby, at her age to move away to be with a boyfriend is in itself crazy. With a baby, to move away from her support system is foolish. As someone else stated, 2 hours is not that big of a distance. I’ve done long distance relationships with a much larger distance and made it work. Between her parents watching Bentley and Ryan and his parents and Kyle’s ability to drive to see her, they should be able to continue dating until she is sure he is the one and has a ring and a date set. I feel strongly about her situation because Bentley is the only one of these kids that has a chance. If she and Ryan can get to the point that they can coexist for the sake of Bentley and she can acknowledge that while Ryan’s parents may not love her or her parents, they do love their grandchild and be open to that, Bentley has a lot of people who love him and support him and have the financial means to provide him with the same opportunities as a baby born to an older couple.
@chemgal- nicely put
@Robin! ha that’s a funny way of looking at things… And please don’t get me wrong! I’m in no way saying Farrah is a fabulous mother and I think that there are a lot of troubling instances but I can’t help but wonder how much the crew babies her and helps her when cameras aren’t rolling?! I was just hoping that someone couldn’t be thaaaat careless! But who am I kidding?! Farrah is a nutjob
ryan is a selfish idiot thats looking for away to control maci. he likes being able to do what he wants and doesn’t give a crap about anyone’s feelings as long as he doesn’t look bad on television doing it. he blames maci for his being a father and he feels she trapped him. i say let maci go where ever she wants. it’s not him that cares it’s his parents. and that girlfriend of his needs to mind her business. she’s going to end up the same way if she keeps chasing after him. she thinks bently is her way of keeping ryan.
for those of you wondering why productions don’t get involved, there are different rules for different networks. some have a no violence rule. you hit you go ie: bgc, real world, road rules etc. production is not there to get involved or intervene in any capacity. these shows are supposed to be documentaries or docudramas. they have all signed contracts to what ever agreements the networks have set up.
if something more had happened to farrah’s baby because she’s a ditz the network id not responsible. if it’s on tape then all there is is proof she neglected her other than that it’s not the networks problem. if keeps them from being sued.
amber and gary are a match made in hell. they will always be like that with each other. if amber wasn’t happy with her situation she can leave gary. they are both extremely immature but amber has a little more sense than him. at least she hasn’t beat him up this season thus far.
cate, i’d like to put my foot iin her mothers ass for her but alas i can’t cate is 18 years old and is not forced to stay with those people. she has to figure that out without depending of her boyfriend. her parents are dope fiends and alcoholics. her mother is very jealous of cate because she’s miserable whether her step father is there or not.
farrah like i said earlier is a fucking ditz. her feelings for her mother stem from abuse early on. remember her mother hit her in the face while she was still pregnant in the car last season. that is why farrah is the way that she is. her mother has issues and has had them for years. i sense a lot of jealousy as well coming from her. been there myself with my own mother.
They clarified Cate’s youngest brothers paternity in another episode. He was staying at his father’s house so they went to get him. So his dad isn’t Butch the Douche.
I feel bad for Sophia and Lea. Their parents do kind of suck at life. Sophia is going to end up brain damaged or bruised for life. Lea is going to end up like Amber.
Also if they aren’t working how do Amber and Gary afford to do the things they do ? Buy presents go out to eat etc.. I can’t imagine they have much saved up.
Amber works and I bet they have some sort of State aid… at least WIC or food stamps.
I believe Farrah is horrible. As a person and a mother. I can’t excuse her behavior on her mother since Catelynn basically has a walking meth-pipe for a mother and she has a good head on her shoulders.
Maci’s decision to move isn’t just selfish, it’s incredibly stupid and dangerous. I assume her parents will not make the 2 hour drive to babysit Bently and daycare is expensive. Too often single mothers (young/old) make the horrible mistake of letting the boyfriend babysit their children. I cannot begin to list the number of children who have been raped and/or murdered by the child’s partner. It’s contstantly on the news and there are many cases that don’t even make it on. These guys are usually nice, normal types with the women.
It sickens me that mothers don’t always put their kids above their love lives. Dating is fine but each person lives in their own home. The dating process may take longer than if you were single since the stakes are higher. Ugh. Just so frustrating.
I think Maci mentioned on the show that she would be moving into her own apt if she moved closer to Kyle.
I finally saw the episode and the most uncomfortable thing is how quickly Maci is letting Kyle be so involved in Bentley’s life. Especially, when he called Kyle da-da! Uh, boundaries alert! This is a huge mistake of single mothers..it’s okay to date, no need to be on your own, but separate the two. As a single mother myself, the last thing I would do is keep bring people I am seeing around my child. Then when the relationships fail (as some will), the child will keep reliving a sense of abandonment, not to mention the dangers of having strangers around your child. I hear too many stories on TV to not be wary of everyone. I used to be so open and carefree, but now as a mom..I swear, i won’t change my baby’s diaper around anyone! lol..sounds paranoid, but I can’t help it. Especially since hairless chuckies are all the rage these days..you never know. you never ever know..
If ever we agreed more (or will in the future) on a subject, sarcasatire…this is it. Better paranoid than afraid to offend someone and have your kid pay for it later. Eff that mess.
I do hope Maci does get her own place and didn’t just say that so her boyfriend says “Oh, no. Move in with me.” Typical teenage girl mentality. So far she’s been a smart girl. We’ll see.
I haven’t been on the “Maci Train” like most of you. I had my suspicions when she was riding around on an ATV while 9 months pregnant. Riiiiine is the WORST. He is attractive for all of 3 seconds. His dull blank stare, the nonsense syllables that come out of his mouth, the way he’s always chewing on something – ugh, just gross. What a loser! Also, something tells me Kyle is going to soon realize he’s in over his head. Once the novelty of landing a hot, semi-famous girl dies down, he’s going to be left wondering where his life went.
Tyler and Catelynn used to annoy me when they didn’t seem to understand the concept of adoption. Now, I just feel so bad for Catelynn. I just want to hug her. I feel like Tyler stays around because he feels bad for all Catelynn is going through. I knew as soon as he threw her to the wolves and made her move back in with Meth Mom that he was over it. Like someone else said, with his mom’s support he’ll turn out okay. Plus, even though he looks like a fetus, he’s a cute kid. Catelynn on the other hand looks like she’s headed toward a sad, sad life. I really hope this isn’t the case. I hope she picks herself up and does something to empower herself. This way she can always survive, without her mom and without Tyler.
where is this week’s recap??????
LOVE YOUR RECAP! Gary’s friend was awful and I think you’re right on the being single forever thing. Maybe that guy needs to re-examine his life when Gary can out-game you with women.
All the so-called mothers on this show drive me crazy with Maci being the only exception. It is ridiculous that social services have not paid Farrah or Amber a visit yet. I have seen countless instances of outright neglect or verbal abuse and can’t figure out why these assholes behind the camera don’t step in when they see a baby being scalded with hot water or being left alone on a counter, oh well anything for ratings I guess. I really can’t decide who I hate more Farrah or Catelynn’s meth-head “mother”. Farrah has got to be not only the biggest bitch on the planet but also the stupidest and I’ll be amazed if Sophia lives past 4. As for Meth-head that bitch is unreal, someone needs to put her out of her misery.
@Lisa Ironic or not, it reflects a cultural reality. It is usually the woman (or girl) who ends up holding – and paying for – the diaper bag.
In the US, 90-something per cent of people living in poverty are mothers and their children, in situations where the father prefers not to participate in the financial aspect of things. And roughly half of them were married, so it’s not even a teen mom or unwed mom issue, it’s just one of those “societies make choices” things. Kind of like Amber and “Meth Mom” having custody of minor children.
Anyway, on to Maci’s move. Normally I would totally agree with the “Bad to move to be with the boyfriend” faction, but there’s more to it than that:
The boyfriend in this case is the one she actually liked before she had the dalliance with Ryan. So now she wants to find out whether there’s potential for this to be a long-term relationship.
She is NOT moving in with him, and has indicated to her friends that this is very deliberate, she knows that wouldn’t be a good idea.
Nor is she dropping out of school, she’s transferring to a larger school, which, like the boyfriend – and this is a big one – happens to be in a larger city.
This, when you think about it, makes a lot of sense. She has established that she has the life skills to take care of herself and her baby. She doesn’t want to stay in Chattanooga her whole life, and she AND the baby will have more options and more opportunities on every front in Nashville.
It wouldn’t be a crazy thing to do if she didn’t have the boyfriend, and the way she is going about it makes it very clear that when she says see how things go with him, that is exactly what she means.
She’s not going up there expecting him to marry her and support her and Bentley. She’s a very traditional girl, and probably will get married and become a full-time parent and homemaker one day, and she wants to give her relationship with Kyle a fair chance, but her intention is not to have him just immediately assume responsibility for her whole life and Bentley’s.
Kyle may be the immediate reason, even the one that makes the most sense to her and her primary social group, but she’s also going there to make a life for herself away from her little home town, in a different environment, with a larger population, more of those opportunities and options and choices.
This is something that young adults do. They leave the nest. If she hadn’t gotten pregnant, she would have left home to go to school, and if Kyle had not re-appeared in her life, she would have found some other reason to leave home to go to school and seek her fortune as soon as she had saved up enough of her Teen Mom checks to make the move.