Episode 21
TOOT TOOT MUDDAPLUCKERS!!
Here's the Update for Trash Bags, ep 21 on the Trash Train that is Married At First Sight Australia
We're over halfway through the series, so before we head to the 4th Dinner Party, let's check in on the Calamity of Douche Canoes:
I Complete Me Jacqui is in her happy place with Jacqui With a Peen Ryan, as they both know what a Data Centre is. #ishityounot. 50's Housewife Lauren was happy after surviving "another BOGANIC Dinner Party."#lovethatword DJ Morena has done a runner after hearing her "personality" gave Greg Evans Tony the shits, and my favourite grooms, Big Friendly Giant Dave, Deidre Chambers Jeff, and Reality Retread #2 Teejay were shocked by Paul's actions. #nonicknameforhimanymore
Then we visit Awhina Warrior Princess, who wants to unpack Friends and Family Week with the Experts, as she has "genuine feelings for him." Oh Awhina, I think maybe your sister Cleo needs to come and stay with you to give you some of her ’fck off, Yo’ strength.
Yo Adrian thinks it should be "kept private." And of course you do, Yo. If my family and mate behaved like that, I'd try to keep it hushed up too, but it was shown on national television. Good luck with that.
Come to think of it, I think Yo should have been kept private from us all and off my fckg TV.
THE COUCH OF FARKERY
The Experts noticed DJ Morena was missing, so they called Tony up to the couch.
DJ MORENA AND GREG EVANS TONY
Just as Tony started speaking, the door flew open, and DJ strutted in. "Did you really think I wasn't gonna come? Did you really think I was gonna give HIM the last word? Don't stand up... Don't stand up!" Yowza, Morena, I really don't think that entrance had quite the impact you thought it would. #nodadadaaaaaaaaa.
They went back and forth with Tony wanting to look like the nice guy and Morena being... well... Morena. "It's not about my personality; it's about my age! You don't want a baby! We had a connection at the wedding! There was PENETRATION!" Far out, Morena, I literally heard that with my own eyes. #thanksveronica.
Was Tony full of shizen about the baby and how her age didn't bother him? I'm thinking a great big fckng yes. Next time, Tony, don't make up a freaking baby as an excuse; just be honest.
BOTH LEAVE
TWENTY TO LIFE JAMIE AND THE BIG FRIENDLY GIANT DAVE
These two are just a tad cute. Not "cute" like Veronica thinks traumatic events are "cute," but really freaking cute. #likefithinks. I'm quite the fan, and can I just say, I've never been a fan of neck tattoos, but holy heck, Dave wears them well. #drawsafloweronneck
BOTH STAY
***Yo Adrian/Awhina intermission: Yo stage whispered to Awhina not to "speak about Family and Friends Week."***
I COMPLETE ME JACQUI AND JACQUI WITH A PEEN RYAN
These two had a "positive week."
***Yo Adrian/Awhina intermission: Awhina whispered to Yo, "Don't tell me what to do."***
We go back to Ryan telling us he and Jacqui had shagged... twice. "It was good... refreshing." Man, these two are like 10 people all at once #heysybils
BOTH STAY
WHAT A COINCIDENCE/LOOK AT MY SHOULDERS RHI AND DEIDRE CHAMBERS JEFF
Rhi, in her off-the-shoulder number (surely you all notice this, yeah?) told us her mum sent a text message to Jeff. WHAT? ANOTHER TEXTING SCANDAL…FROM YOUR MUM? But no, it was just an innocent "thanks for looking after my daughter, yada yada." And we all know being nice and respectful to your partner gives you fck all airtime, so see ya later.
BOTH STAY
***Yo Adrian/Awhina intermission: With a glance to the cameras, "Don't mention the family week." / "Don't tell me what to do!"***
Expert John heard the loud whispering and the "shhhoooooosh!" from the crowd and called Yo Adrian, Nando's potential new spokesperson. #hahahaspokes #spokesperson and his bride to the couch.
YO ADRIAN AND AWHINA WARRIOR PRINCESS
Yo thought it would be disrespectful to talk about his family and mate. Hush Yo. You know what hush means, yeah? You should, 'cause it's what you've been making your wife do until you give her permission to speak. Smiling around the room, Yo explained, "Yeah, the last two weeks have not been healthy; we need to get back to where we were." Watching Awhina's reaction, The BFG Dave jumped in, "I'm not buying that; look how hurt she is! LET HER tell us how she really feels!" #onyaexpertdave
Yo was nonplussed. "BRO! We're both upset! I've never stopped her. I can't control when she speaks."
Ummmmm yes mate, you apparently can, and you have been. Dave, our new Expert and hero of the night, pushed him further. "Ask HER!" Expert John asked Awhina if she felt like she "needed permission to speak" from Yo, and she replied, "Not that I feel like I need permission... it's just that I feel it will cause a rift between us - I don't want to hurt his feelings. I care about him." #soundslikeayestome
FAR OUT. I don't know enough about coercive control, but any numpty can see this guy is no good and needs to go. #inthebin. I think the only reason he hasn't been told to leave the show is for social media to blow up and have the world talking about MAFS, and it's working. Or maybe the show is shining a light on abuse in all forms to help people recognise what behaviours are dangerous. I don't know.
Expert John pushed Awhina for why she liked Adrian, and STOP IT John. It almost felt like Awhina was in trouble. #wtf
BOTH STAY and Yo spread his hands out to everyone in a 'hahaaha see what I can get away with, fckers!' and smiled.
ONE L ELIOT AND ACTRESS VERONICA
Eliot explained Veronica's reaction to his Confession Letter hurt him like a "knife to the chest," while she sat there rolling her eyes. "Yeah, the confession letter was very difficult FOR ME; I didn't gain any additional understanding at all."
Ummmmmm what? Expert Mel explained how Veronica was "diminishing his experience," and I nodded in agreement while Veronica, having no understanding at all, said, "But I don't know anything about him! Like, what's your favorite color?" #samecolourasyours #red
The Experts tried to explain in interpretive dance what empathy looked like, and Veronica did a long slow blink. "Yeah, sure, apologies if I offended you. Ummmm... yeah."
BOTH STAY Expert John added, "I look forward to seeing a different couple next week." AND SHE EYE ROLLED AGAIN.
50'S HOUSEWIFE LAUREN AND LOWER CASE CLINT
Lauren was devastated as she ***gasp*** found Clint "washing the dishes" and thinks he's not "Alpha" enough for her. Yup, Lauren wants Upper Case CLINT, not Lower Case Clint. #foofaclint. Clint let us know he'd Google "alpha" and see what it meant... honestly mate, just Google an instructional video on how to write the word LEAVE or maybe just ask Eliot, and he'll write it down for you. Or Jacqui. #oneofthetwo
INT IT BETH AND REALITY RETREAD #2 TEEJAY
These two also joined the 'Happy Couple' club along with Dave and Jamie and Rhi and Jeff, so #noairtimeforyou. BOTH STAY
And then we get to the reason half of Australia watched the show tonight:
CARINA AND PAUL
This whole scene made me incredibly uncomfortable. Again, I'm no Expert, but I've read enough horrific stories from victims of domestic violence in the comments section to know there is nothing about this situation that doesn't make me repeat: IT WASN'T JUST A FCKING DOOR.
Was Paul devastated about his actions? Yes, yes he was. Is it possible he learned his behaviour was destructive and he won't ever do it again? Maybe.
But maybe not.
And the fact I wrote the word 'maybe' is enough for this guy to have been booted off this show along with Adrian.
Just a fcking door... until it's not.
Expert Alessandra asked Paul, "Did you hurt your hand?" and Paul, holding both of his hands over Carinas, missed the tone completely. "Nah, it's okay." Mate, she wasn't concerned about your hand; she just wanted to know "how hard you hit the door."
Attempting to justify his actions by explaining what Carina had done to cause his loss of "control," Alessandra shut him down. "It doesn't matter what she said." And thanks, Alessandra; it DOES NOT matter. #louderforthpeopleattheback
Carina felt Paul's actions showed "he does have strong feelings towards me... It shows it is a real relationship; we are passionate... European... and that's kind of how relationships are." #no Expert Mel said, "I'm sorry, I need to jump in here. I CANNOT sit here and listen to this justification from you - this is NOT NORMAL behavior, sweetheart... it's not how you show love deeply." Expert John added, "Just to be clear, this is toxic, inappropriate, and unacceptable behavior that you must see now."
Paul cried, and the Experts gave him a warning: "You're on notice, Paul. Any type of violent behavior, you're out."
BOTH WROTE STAY
Thinking it was finished, I almost missed Expert Mel's "There's work to be done in terms of your regulation" comment to Paul, "We are going to provide services so you can regulate and never let yourself do this again."
Do I think they should have booted Paul off the show? Sure. there's no excuse for any type of behaviour where aggression is the answer for a guy who has the ability to control his emotions UNTIL he's alone with a woman. I'm hoping keeping Paul and people like Adrian on the show isn't just a ratings grab, but an attempt to spotlight abuse in all its forms. Sadly, I think it's the former.
Giving Paul counseling is a positive step, and he may never be aggressive again.
Maybe.
Maybe not.
But I am fcking positive keeping Carina in an environment where the word 'maybe' comes into play is not a good idea. #fcktheratings
It's just a door.
Until it‘a not.
And that's all she wrote.
Fi xx