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pros:
- What if a reality TV show combined the feeling of a 3rd grade field day with the NYT Connections puzzle and an unrelenting dose of British humor?
- Mae Martin (s15)
- Sam Campbell (s16)
- Increased wonder and delight in the undeniable, fundamental differences in the wiring of people’s brains
- All seasons free to watch on YouTube
cons:
- Seasons are very short
- Sometimes I feel bad for the people who lose
Apr 7, 2024
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Free on YouTube! makes me giggle so hard! All of TMUK and heck throw in season 2 of New Zealand!
Mar 1, 2024
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I’m not usually a competition show person but I’m loving this — Alan Cumming is transcendently good as the host, with his fancy Scottish outfits and bright blue reading glasses and DRAMA!
This show also makes me think about the famous prison experiment where some people were cast as prisoners and some as guards and they literally had to end the experiment early because the guards got so power crazed and cruel.
Don’t worry the Traitors does not reach close to that level of twisted, it’s just fascinating to watch the dynamics and strategic game play, and makes ya think. And it doesn’t hurt that it’s set in a literal castle.
Feb 29, 2024
I didn’t watch reality competition shows growing up. So I never understood the hype around Survivor or The Amazing Race. But let me tell you how HOOKED I’ve been watching reality competition shows as of lately.
I got into the latest season of The Traitors because I’m such a fan of Gabby Windey. Yet my attention shifted when all of the contestants were hyping up the Survivor contestants, especially Boston Rob. I basically went down a rabbit hole about this guy being an iconic gamer and oh boy… I GET IT. The level of grit and tact needed is beyond me, and Boston Rob and Amber just gracefully do it on Survivor All-Stars. Also, they’re such a beautiful couple who are still together after 20 years and have 4 children! Even the most romantic storylines can happen in reality competition shows.
Would I be able to handle being on a reality competition show? I think I can actually haha. But would I actually do it? Mhmmm no, I’ll stick to watching more reality competition series.
Feb 21, 2025
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I admittedly have a lot of pet peeves, but leading the pack is online recipes of any stripe. Food blog, bon apetit post, tiktok caption…they're all a nightmare, and I hate them. I ✨hate✨ them!!! Who wants to click out of a half dozen pop up ads with messy hands and stuff going on the stove? Who is that experience for?? Especially when nearly every recipe you could ever hope to need or imagine already exists in libraries and thrift stores (both of which offer both cookbooks and food magazines!).
that being said… I’m not above referencing Smitten Kitchen or Sally’s or Modern Proper. But i’ve taken to physically writing down those recipes ahead of time, and it’s amazing how much it improves the cooking/baking experience both in terms of easy reference and also in the way it helps me mentally think through the process.
I recommend physical recipes!!!
Jan 17, 2025
every once in a while I like to go rogue at the grocery store just to remind myself that I am an adult with free will. Yesterday I did this at my neighborhood Piggly Wiggly and ended up copping some garlic bread from the freezer aisle. It’s soooo impractical (I live by myself and these are really not meant to be consumed a slice at a time) and is a crazy expensive way to make a very cheap snack but DAMN is it good. I Recommend This Item 🌟
Dec 2, 2024
I love to identify birds when I am walking or traveling or just out in the world!!! It helps me make a habit of paying attention to ordinary beautiful things. Touch grass in app form one might say!!
Apr 17, 2024