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Post by chaosisapony on Jan 3, 2017 0:27:03 GMT
There will be spoilers ahead, although I don't really know if anyone cares about this show enough to be ad about spoilers.  So, did anyone watch last night's episode? I just finished watching it and I really didn't think that Mariah's big announcement was going to be that she's gay. Usually whenever they do that kind of thing there are clues leading up to it and they have just focused on Meri and her catfishing mostly this season. I'm curious how the family will react to this announcement, I've always figured with that number of kids there's bound to be at least a couple that aren't your typical heterosexual. I am surprised that Mariah, the one who for a long time always said she wanted to be in a plural marriage and who has always been shown to be so religious, has come out though. |
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Post by rickmer on Jan 3, 2017 0:30:21 GMT
huh. didn't see that but did see preview that she had an announcement. were they supportive?? mariah is meri's daughter? perhaps not a thread i should be delving into??  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2017 0:32:44 GMT
Of all the children, she can be so annoying and whiny on the show. I hope she finds happiness but the previews looked like she is experimenting with her look and acting dramatic and just as whiny.
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Post by georgiapea on Jan 3, 2017 0:37:11 GMT
Just my own thought but i don't see the fact that she is religious having anything to do with being gay.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Jan 3, 2017 0:37:45 GMT
I haven't heard about this at all but I wish her all the luck because I have a feeling her family won't be as supportive. I hope I'm wrong though.
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Post by myboysnme on Jan 3, 2017 0:38:01 GMT
I am pretty nosy about this disclosure. Like what happened at college to lead her to acceptance of herself? Does she have a partner she is waiting to introduce? Is she still in college? Merri possibly thinking she won't get her own grandchildren any time son, although Mariah may decide to have a child. Who knows?
I feel like the series could have laid the ground work for that revelation. Wonder where they are going to go with it?
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Post by myboysnme on Jan 3, 2017 0:38:51 GMT
Just my own thought but i don't see the fact that she is religious having anything to do with being gay. I think some people who are ultra religious may be less accepting of their own sexuality at first, maybe? |
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Post by chaosisapony on Jan 3, 2017 0:59:15 GMT
Just my own thought but i don't see the fact that she is religious having anything to do with being gay. I think some people who are ultra religious may be less accepting of their own sexuality at first, maybe? The Browns, depending on the source your read, are FLDS or AUB. I have read both but Meri has stated they are FLDS on Twitter. Mariah has always expressed deep feeling and belief in their religion along with attending a Mormon university. None of these groups are typically accepting of gay members and don't support LGBT rights. So Mariah's announcement surprises me due to her previous statements and actions regarding her faith. Hopefully that clears things up lest this thread go down into "OMG you don't think someone can be religious and gay?!" territory.  |
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Post by Restless Spirit on Jan 3, 2017 1:05:24 GMT
I watched the show when it first came on. I really wanted to understand the concept of plural marriage. The last few years I've only seen parts of episodes here and there.
I was glad I tuned in and got to hear Meri and the other woman who was "cat-fished" by the same con person discuss their experiences. I think it's the first time I really liked Meri and felt her pain and loneliness as a plural sister wife. She said that there had been problems in her and Kody's marriage that started over 12 YEARS ago! That explained a whole lot about how she's acted and is perceived during the whole series. Up until then, The only cracks I ever saw aired during the series was when Christine's jealousy of Robyn was discussed a few years ago. ( Like I said. I don't watch the show all the time, so I'm not sure how that was all resolved).
As for Mariahs announcement, do you really think that they didn't already know and restaged it for the taping? That's quite a bombshell dropped on your family in front of cameras. Maybe that's why she has always come across such a moody unhappy person that there was more to her story. I'm not sure how they will reconcile this with their religion. The whole point of their religion is polygamous marriage and have large families. I'm not sure how a gay female would fit in this family structure.
I really do wish her a happy, fulfilled life and future.
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Post by chaosisapony on Jan 3, 2017 1:12:48 GMT
As for Mariahs announcement, do you really think that they didn't already know and restaged it for the taping? That's quite a bombshell dropped on your family in front of cameras. Maybe that's why she has always come across such a moody unhappy person that there was more to her story. I'm not sure how they will reconcile this with their religion. The whole point of their religion is polygamous marriage and have large families. I'm not sure how a gay female would fit in this family structure. I really do wish her a happy, fulfilled life and future. I wondered if it was restaged for the cameras too. I hope it was, for Mariah's comfort as well as the comfort of all of her parents. It seems to me that the show is very heavily scripted with this kind of stuff though so I'm willing to be they'd already had this conversation or at least knew what it was going to be about. I also find it quite interesting that in the previews for next week's episode her entire style of dress has changed. It makes me wonder how long she has been living as her true self while at college and perhaps she's just finally able to bring it home with her. I hope Mariah eventually opens up about this and gives the viewers the back story. I think it would be really interesting to hear. |
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Jan 3, 2017 1:42:37 GMT
This show is my guilty pleasure, but the length - and tedium - of this season's episodes is making me bonkers!
Add me to those who suspect the "coming out scene" was staged, more like a hybrid reenactment of several conversations. Lots of their big scenes seem like reenactments.
I wasn't surprised by the announcement. I've had a feeling for a while. I hope the adults in the family are accepting. I'm guessing her siblings will be fine with it.
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Post by cindosha on Jan 3, 2017 1:56:19 GMT
It's a train wreck. Like ALL reality shows. IMHO they are all 95% scripted. People who act like that in real life are just disgusting and I think they are all fake.
Cindy
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Post by chaosisapony on Jan 3, 2017 1:57:37 GMT
This show is my guilty pleasure, but the length - and tedium - of this season's episodes is making me bonkers! I agree, 2 hour long episodes are not good for this show. Even the 1 hour episodes can be boring! I just love the glimpse inside a polygamist family. It's a lifestyle I have always found fascinating. |
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Jan 3, 2017 2:06:06 GMT
This show is my guilty pleasure, but the length - and tedium - of this season's episodes is making me bonkers! I agree, 2 hour long episodes are not good for this show. Even the 1 hour episodes can be boring! I just love the glimpse inside a polygamist family. It's a lifestyle I have always found fascinating. Yup. I assuage my guilt over my guilty pleasure by rationalizing that it's vastly more "educational" to be voyeuristic about a polygamist family than a pack of shrill Real-Housewives-of-Wherever. Sorta' like an extended anthropological field trip. (For six years and counting...) |
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Post by jumperhop on Jan 3, 2017 4:14:46 GMT
I think some people who are ultra religious may be less accepting of their own sexuality at first, maybe? The Browns, depending on the source your read, are FLDS or AUB. I have read both but Meri has stated they are FLDS on Twitter. Mariah has always expressed deep feeling and belief in their religion along with attending a Mormon university. None of these groups are typically accepting of gay members and don't support LGBT rights. So Mariah's announcement surprises me due to her previous statements and actions regarding her faith. Hopefully that clears things up lest this thread go down into "OMG you don't think someone can be religious and gay?!" territory. Mariah does not attend a Mormon University. She attends Westminster College it's a private liberal arts college located near Salt Lake City. Jen |
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Post by chaosisapony on Jan 3, 2017 4:30:51 GMT
The Browns, depending on the source your read, are FLDS or AUB. I have read both but Meri has stated they are FLDS on Twitter. Mariah has always expressed deep feeling and belief in their religion along with attending a Mormon university. None of these groups are typically accepting of gay members and don't support LGBT rights. So Mariah's announcement surprises me due to her previous statements and actions regarding her faith. Hopefully that clears things up lest this thread go down into "OMG you don't think someone can be religious and gay?!" territory. Mariah does not attend a Mormon University. She attends Westminster College it's a private liberal arts college located near Salt Lake City. Jen I must have her confused with one of the other daughters. I could have sworn there was a whole episode devoted to them choosing schools and she chose a Mormon university. |
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Post by jumperhop on Jan 3, 2017 4:52:17 GMT
Mariah does not attend a Mormon University. She attends Westminster College it's a private liberal arts college located near Salt Lake City. Jen I must have her confused with one of the other daughters. I could have sworn there was a whole episode devoted to them choosing schools and she chose a Mormon university. I don't remember any of the Brown's kids going to a Mormon college. And don't think the Mormon church would allow any of the Brown's kids into Mormon universities since the church has made it clear that they want to stay clear of being connected to Pologamy. The church told Maddie that she couldn't join the Mormon church unless she denounces Pologamy and her family. Jen |
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Post by chaosisapony on Jan 3, 2017 5:02:13 GMT
I must have her confused with one of the other daughters. I could have sworn there was a whole episode devoted to them choosing schools and she chose a Mormon university. I don't remember any of the Brown's kids going to a Mormon college. And don't think the Mormon church would allow any of the Brown's kids into Mormon universities since the church has made it clear that they want to stay clear of being connected to Pologamy. The church told Maddie that she couldn't join the Mormon church unless she denounces Pologamy and her family. Jen I do remember that about Maddie being disappointed the Mormon church wouldn't let her join. I must have my wires crossed. I need to take better spreadsheet notes. |
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Post by jumperhop on Jan 3, 2017 5:20:05 GMT
I don't remember any of the Brown's kids going to a Mormon college. And don't think the Mormon church would allow any of the Brown's kids into Mormon universities since the church has made it clear that they want to stay clear of being connected to Pologamy. The church told Maddie that she couldn't join the Mormon church unless she denounces Pologamy and her family. Jen I do remember that about Maddie being disappointed the Mormon church wouldn't let her join. I must have my wires crossed. I need to take better spreadsheet notes. I can't remember why I walked into a room or a recipe I have been making from memory for 20 years. But I have all the useless information about the Brown family covered. It's pathetic! jen |
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Post by oh yvonne on Jan 3, 2017 20:18:15 GMT
I don't know why I keep watching this train wreck of a show, lol. It's clear the only marriage Kody is interested is the one with Robyn. He's not into his kids, either. Every.thing is about him. He made Maddie's wedding all about him, trying to steal every single scene. He barely ever even acknowledged Maddie in years past. He could barely contain himself, crying all over the place, jumping around and getting his man crush on her fiance. Ugh, he's insufferable.
I also can't deal with Mykelti who just married the dumpy weirdo. Did she seriously expect them to hand make every single bouquet and centerpiece, petal by petal? I imagine after that scene Christine told her she was crazy, and to go out and just buy the silk flowers already made. I think Christine is so horrified over this marriage she can barely muster a kind word. I mean, really, the guy is revolting and Mykelti barely even knows him!
The houses. I also can't get over the atrocious Hobby Lobby decor items. What is with all those hokey wall plaques with sayings on them. OMG. Mantles with a million tchotchkes..<shudder>
I'm over Merry. I mean, it's clear her marriage to Kody has been over for years, but she milks it because she's another narcisstic camera hog. How many trips on her own has she taken now? Have we ever seen poor long suffering Janelle get to do anything fun on her own/for herself? Other than film at the gym because she's trying to start a business and make money? I thought that whole trip to Atlanta was really dumb and boring. Merry is still trying awfully hard to act like such a poor victim of the catfisher (yes, bad guy) but come on, she is really trying to garner sympathy after her nasty, icky part in it. I really wish they'd drop this ridiculous glossing over what really happened and just move on.
I think she's staying for the money and to remain on the show for the paycheck. She's unmotivated to do anything with her life, how many excuses does she need for not ever starting school? Now she's going to go and make Moriah's coming out all about her. How it affects HER. IDK if Moriah is truly gay/bi whatever. Seems like she's just as much a hot mess as her mom with all her flakiness. Time will tell, but nothing with this bunch surprises me.
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Post by momstime on Jan 3, 2017 21:13:40 GMT
If anyone was going to announce their sexuality, I always assumed it would be Mary (or is it Merry?). I have always suspected she could be a lesbian. Would not surprise me at all.
I literally fast forward through 3/4 of that show. I really only watched the parts with Truly (or is it Truley or True-Lee?). That girl is adorable, and as a Pre-K teacher, I love hearing her broad vocabulary.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2017 21:46:52 GMT
I don't know why I keep watching this train wreck of a show, lol. It's clear the only marriage Kody is interested is the one with Robyn. He's not into his kids, either. Every.thing is about him. He made Maddie's wedding all about him, trying to steal every single scene. He barely ever even acknowledged Maddie in years past. He could barely contain himself, crying all over the place, jumping around and getting his man crush on her fiance. Ugh, he's insufferable. I also can't deal with Mykelti who just married the dumpy weirdo. Did she seriously expect them to hand make every single bouquet and centerpiece, petal by petal? I imagine after that scene Christine told her she was crazy, and to go out and just buy the silk flowers already made. I think Christine is so horrified over this marriage she can barely muster a kind word. I mean, really, the guy is revolting and Mykelti barely even knows him! The houses. I also can't get over the atrocious Hobby Lobby decor items. What is with all those hokey wall plaques with sayings on them. OMG. Mantles with a million tchotchkes..<shudder> I'm over Merry. I mean, it's clear her marriage to Kody has been over for years, but she milks it because she's another narcisstic camera hog. How many trips on her own has she taken now? Have we ever seen poor long suffering Janelle get to do anything fun on her own/for herself? Other than film at the gym because she's trying to start a business and make money? I thought that whole trip to Atlanta was really dumb and boring. Merry is still trying awfully hard to act like such a poor victim of the catfisher (yes, bad guy) but come on, she is really trying to garner sympathy after her nasty, icky part in it. I really wish they'd drop this ridiculous glossing over what really happened and just move on. I think she's staying for the money and to remain on the show for the paycheck. She's unmotivated to do anything with her life, how many excuses does she need for not ever starting school? Now she's going to go and make Moriah's coming out all about her. How it affects HER. IDK if Moriah is truly gay/bi whatever. Seems like she's just as much a hot mess as her mom with all her flakiness. Time will tell, but nothing with this bunch surprises me. yes!!! I look at those gorgeous houses and wonder why all the tacky, tacky, TACKY, painfully tacky decor. Have you ever noticed those gigantic chairs in one of the homes??? They are ridiculous. |
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Post by annabella on Jan 3, 2017 21:54:20 GMT
I only watched the first episode of this season and it was a snoozefest, I can't believe this show has been on the air for so many years! I found it strange that Mariah was still mad at her mom for the catfish thing, now we know she really had something else going on.
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Post by oh yvonne on Jan 3, 2017 22:23:45 GMT
I only watched the first episode of this season and it was a snoozefest, I can't believe this show has been on the air for so many years! I found it strange that Mariah was still mad at her mom for the catfish thing, now we know she really had something else going on. I think Mariah can barely hide her disdain for Merri. She was witness to all her antics, knew what was going on and warned her that she was being catfished, but Merri just ignored her. Now that Merri has been outed, she's crying all over the place acting like the victim and Mariah can't hide her contempt and disgust. Merri not only humiliated herself, but Mariah is mortified as well. |
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Post by Jennifer C on Jan 4, 2017 2:11:56 GMT
I'm thinking that something deeper went on with Meri with the catfishing.
She told the person that she loved them, I don't think it was a friendship love, I think it was more of a my heart and soul is falling in love with you.
And Mariah knows it.
Jennifer
ETA: And I'm tired of Meri. I agree, she's just there for the paycheck. She seems so cold and mean sometimes, yet wants to be pitied and fawned over.
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Post by chaosisapony on Jan 4, 2017 3:30:32 GMT
I'm thinking that something deeper went on with Meri with the catfishing. She told the person that she loved them, I don't think it was a friendship love, I think it was more of a my heart and soul is falling in love with you. And Mariah knows it. I totally agree! Years from now we might see a tell all book from some of the older Brown kids I bet. |
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