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Self-justifying attention-seeking strategies and manipulative psychoses in Aussie faux-scientific anthropological claptrap. MAFS Part Deux.

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SchadenfreudePersonified · 24/07/2020 17:43

Hello All.

I hope it's bonza that I took the liberty of starting a second thread - just didn't want us gong walkabout in the bush (pardon my Fronch Grin) if we ran out of the other (whoops did it again!)

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YourVagesty · 07/08/2020 08:57

I think looking back at the wedding pics, the photos are so revealing.

I reckon these two are by far the most awkward! Scarlett's face!

Self-justifying attention-seeking strategies and manipulative psychoses in Aussie faux-scientific anthropological claptrap.  MAFS Part Deux.
Self-justifying attention-seeking strategies and manipulative psychoses in Aussie faux-scientific anthropological claptrap.  MAFS Part Deux.
SchadenfreudePersonified · 07/08/2020 08:58

I thought the, too Egghead

She's too self-absorbed. I was really surprised she decided to stay with him after the show.

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SchadenfreudePersonified · 07/08/2020 09:02

Another Abandrew one

www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4295070/MAFS-Andrew-says-photos-Cheryl-passed-around.html

If the photos thing is true, that should have been stopped by the production team. It was totally inappropriate.

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SchadenfreudePersonified · 07/08/2020 09:09

Big Andrew and Vanessa
www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-4356190/Viewers-slam-Married-Sight-s-Vanessa.html

www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2020-07-29/married-at-first-sight-australia-andy-vanessa/

TBH - I think it was sad for both of these. They ought not to have been paired, and I suspect that Vanessa was constantly pushed to make Andrew "open up" about his feelings and he isn't that kind of man.

I don't think Vanessa deserved the vilification she got, because I think that had it been totally up to her she would have either taken things more slowly, or ended it earlier - I think they were pushed to stay in because of ratings figures.

Plus - And will never get married as long as his carbuncle of a mother is alive to stop it - and possibly not as long as Tommo is about either.

They both sabotage everything.

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AnneOfQueenSables · 07/08/2020 09:10

What I thought was interesting about the Cheryl/photos story was that AbAndrew shared the story as though that was justification for him being horrible about her. Almost as though it made her damaged goods. I'd almost say he had a Madonna/whore complex but there's no evidence of him thinking any woman is a Madonna Grin

YourVagesty · 07/08/2020 09:12

Just read Susan's comments re: Sean! Bloody hell!

I reckon they fell out afterwards and she's being vengeful. Because like a pp said, you can't fake the love haze that they had. Especially given their personalities - I can't imagine either is a good actor.

SchadenfreudePersonified · 07/08/2020 09:16

And John and BattyBat - again, apologies for DM link

www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-8267681/MAFS-bride-wanted-Polynesian-husband-resurfaces-shock-new-career.html

www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4199290/Married-Sight-bride-Deborah-meldown.html

I think that a few of them have done well financially from the fame that the series has brought them. I can't see that Debs would have got her book published so easily without having been on the programme.

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Honeyroar · 07/08/2020 09:18

I lodged with a girl just like the twins. All hair extensions, fake nails and make up. She wasn’t drop dead gorgeous naturally but did everything she could to keep her glam image. I remember having a conversation with her about men and she was adamant she wasn’t being with anyone without money. She married a millionaire, I married a mechanic! Sharon would’ve been horrified to realise she was with a manual worker with a yellow coat and dirty nails! That type really want a flash man with money. She’d have been much better with an Anthony who she could sit with and discuss how superior they were to everyone else.

RinderTinderNotRinderGrinder · 07/08/2020 09:22

@SchadenfreudePersonified

I was just re-reading the threads as I impatiently await

a) takeaway curry

b) 7.30

and noticed I had posted this:

www.nowtolove.com.au/celebrity/tv/mafs-andrew-jones-ex-reveals-abusive-text-messages-35862

I HAD COMPLETELY FORGOTTEN THAT RINDER'S PREDICTIONS INCLUDED ABANDREW BECOMING A STALKER!!! Shock Shock Shock

Rinder - you are wasted here! WASTED!

Finally watched them all and caught up (and googled)!

I knew my predictions were worthy! Give it time and more may come true.

I loved Debbie’s “it wasn’t just polynesians! I said Italian was fine too” protestations. She is brilliantly bonkers.

It was a good final for almost getting some closure on every front. Abandrew’s comeuppance, Anthony’s realisation that’s his “opinions” come across as wankhattery and all.

It does annoy me how clear it is that there are producers behind the scenes deciding who are the good guys and who are the villains, and trying to push everyone into situations where they say stupid things. Sadly, you can’t make a villain if they won’t say something villainous, which only left them with a few options.

Abandrew is just very emotionally immature and is one of those men who struggles to take any responsibility for anything they do. It’s why he is single and it’s such a weakness in a grown up. I’m always telling my kids that there’s nothing braver than owning your mistakes and learning from them.

And yes, Mr Rinder couldn’t stay away either, “They’re showing him the boy’s night?! He’d better be bloody sorry this time!”

Anthony’s face as he said “you’ve got nothing to worry about mate,” before they showed the boy’s night. It went 🙂🙂🙂😁 (cameras are probably off me) 🙁🤔🙄😧😒

SchadenfreudePersonified · 07/08/2020 09:26

I loved Debbie’s “it wasn’t just polynesians! I said Italian was fine too” protestations. She is brilliantly bonkers.

And Texans and Canadians, Rinder.

Don't forget the Texans and Canadians . . . Grin

Australia is wick with Texans and Canadians looking for bats*t 53- looking-70 ladies to spend their twilight years with . . .

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SchadenfreudePersonified · 07/08/2020 09:30

It's WankTHony's little micro expressions - that smirk as he thinks he's scored point/ got a dig in/ got away with something.

He's horrible!

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Eaumyword · 07/08/2020 09:35

Why so specific with the 'please bring me a Polynesian, a Texan, a Canadian or an Italian'?! I burst out laughing at that!
I wonder if bonkers Deb just meant she wanted someone from a different culture to her? But with multiple specific exceptions!
I think all she needs to be satisfied is to keep looking in the mirror, I'm not sure any normal blokes would be right for her..Grin
Interesting how things turned out in the end. He romantic in me wanted at least a few of them to fall in love.

RinderTinderNotRinderGrinder · 07/08/2020 09:39

Apologies. I’m doing her a huge injustice. Obviously she would have been happy with any of those four, despite the Polynesian style wedding. Texans flipping love Polynesian style weddings. FACT.

Eaumyword · 07/08/2020 09:43

GrinGrin

Honeyroar · 07/08/2020 10:02

I thought Anthony’s expressions were hysterical last night. He is very situational aware. He sits there smugly grinning thinking Abandrew will keep the upper hand and not admit anything, knowing that he, Anthony, backed him in arguments. Then he starts to realise that there’s video evidence so he mutters something about it coming off differently on video and looking worse than it is. Then he realises everyone knows this is bullshit and nobody’s going to buy it (especially with Nadia no longer on his side, sitting there with one eyebrow raised at him), so he squirms in his seat, stops remotely defending Abandrew and pretends he’s never been his mate ever, while having the wide eyed, anxious expression of a rabbit in headlights.

RinderTinderNotRinderGrinder · 07/08/2020 10:25

Anthony’s got a good wide-eyed gormless expression.

I can’t say I’m surprised that none of them worked out. I feel a bit sorry for those who went into it genuinely looking for love. The Australian show is so much more geared towards drama than other versions of it.

I don’t know if I can put myself through another series, but I might give the first couple of episodes a go.

Too many recaps and adverts. I would definitely watch it if it were half the length. There’s only so many times I can watch the same clip over and over again before I want to scream.

I think only Susan, Sean, Alene, John, Jesse, Simon and probably Nick were actually there to find love. I think the others were all in it for the fame. There’s no hope when your other half’s feelings are propped up by the cameras.

CatkinToadflax · 07/08/2020 10:40

@SchadenfreudePersonified

I loved Debbie’s “it wasn’t just polynesians! I said Italian was fine too” protestations. She is brilliantly bonkers.

And Texans and Canadians, Rinder.

Don't forget the Texans and Canadians . . . Grin

Australia is wick with Texans and Canadians looking for bats*t 53- looking-70 ladies to spend their twilight years with . . .

Canada is a big place, Debbie. Surely you need to be more specific! Grin
lilgreen · 07/08/2020 11:24

Oh god Debbie and her Polynesian, Texan, of Italian heritage or Canadian requests were just hilarious and made her look so silly especially at her age!
I agree with pp that it if was twice a week without all the recaps and ads I’d watch it.

VinylDetective · 07/08/2020 12:02

Despite all the ads (I recorded it and ff’d through them) and repetition, it was totally addictive. I’m sad enough to give the next series a go.

Does anyone think some of them are cynical enough to choose their persona at the start? Sean Only in it for the money doesn’t really reconcile with Sean In Love and highly principled, does it? And I don’t care what they say, he and Susan were at it like knives.

AnneOfQueenSables · 07/08/2020 12:02

You've just reminded me of Debbie wailing, 'But it was a Polynesian theme - why were there no Polynesians?' Grin

imo the ones who are now in long-term relationships, probably went into the show for the right reasons . They were ready to settle down and commit. It was just the show that didn't work out for them eg Sean; Cheryl; even Susan - although her long-term relationship is with her baby Grin

Honeyroar · 07/08/2020 12:42

Debbie might have well said I just wanted a Mills and Boon type hero, a stereotype - anyone else but John really (who would probably have been a good husband!)

Did we find out what happened to Nadia?

Aargh. I can’t put myself through another round and I think my husband would murder me, but this thread has Ben such fun, so I’m wavering!

Eaumyword · 07/08/2020 13:24

Didn't Nadia get her happy ending with a cricketer? I'm sure I saw a loved up pic there and Cheryl ended up with a plumber (I wonder if dad approved of him!)

MissMarplesHandbag · 07/08/2020 13:50

I’m sad Simon & Alene didn’t make it.
I do not believe Sean & Susan were not having sex & were ‘just friends’ as she claims. No bloody way.
Not surprised Shaz & Nick split up.
Very glad lack-of-responsibility AbAndrew finally got his comeuppance.
Cannot believe Nadia was actually contemplating moving to Sydney for Spoony. What a toad. Glad she laid into him.

Will also start the next series!

YourVagesty · 07/08/2020 13:53

Somewhere in this thread or the old one, somebody posted a link to some Aussie journalist (I think) who was writing funny reviews of each episode.

I didn't click because I didn't want any accidental spoilers. But I'm as keen as mustard to pore through them now! Anybody got a link?

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