THIRD INSTALLMENT of my review of the Talk Back Part 2 episode. More amazing moments of Kody being an a$$ and Christine and Jen being the voices of reason. Sit back and enjoy!!
Totally agree, it is obvious Kody and Robyn took family money for themselves. I Sam surprised they didn't take a look years ago. They accumulated so many things in the last 5 years or so.
I don't believe they have any legal basis. They gave the money willingly to their "business partners". You don't get your money back when your business fails. The only one that has recourse over Kody is the legal wife, Robyn.
We don't know what legal documents, if any, they had concerning the family funds. There was an LLC in Arizona, but what it says about who controls what and who is entitled to what we don't know. No one in the family is spilling the beans about it.
The good old term "passive aggressiveness" is so appropriate for Robyn's conduct and interaction with Kody on the couch. It's a very telling 'behind the scenes' view. Passive aggressiveness is a very effective manipulative tool for the narcissist.
I don’t know if the other two women will ever forgive Mary for the stuff she’s done ,for how she treated their kids how she treated them I just don’t know if they can find it in their heart to ever let it go? because not only was Cody abusive, but Mary was too imo
I think the act was pretending he loved Meri and was still married to her. I also think she made it easy for him. She let him do the bare minimum and still hung around. He was happy to keep up that act and keep getting her money. He also was afraid of upsetting Robyn.
That's a good point. From that perspective, the "act" would be taking her to dinner once a year and inheriting all her TLC money. That's a good gig for him. I'm shocked he didn't work to keep her knowing the money he is losing with her leaving.
No she didn’t misinterpret what Robyn said, she meant her too! She has been telling everyone how painful this has been for her cuz it’s not what she wanted. If Robyn knew how awful this was for Meri, she would not have kept her in the loop with hope. Shes not a friend. She’s for herself. Not even for Kody.
🫣I didn't hear the "act" as a sexual act but rather acting as if he was a husband when in public. 🤯It pretty much blew my mind when you read what Janelle was saying as she "has to put out whether she wants to or not." Very surprising interpretation. Hilarious, but surprising.😊
Agreed & if they are just talking about sex, Meri's comment "the act is obvious" doesn't make sense to me. I think she's saying no one watching believed they had a decent marriage.
someone said it goes hand in hand with wanting a "pilot." That was referring to someone who could land the plane. I don't know. But they were laughing very hard when Jen said that. We'll never know for sure I suppose. @@nicolemensch4343
I always thought Janelle and Kody had a platonic relationship. But with Janelle spilling the beans that they did not and all was good in that area in the One on One episodes and Kody's primal grunt and smile when Suki asked if they had great sex.....I've started after this season to change my mind about her!!!
I don’t think it’s fair to the fans that Kody gets to dictate to production and tell them what questions he ain’t gonna answer and he’s not even gonna watch certain videos they’re paying him to do this and we are watching for a reason not just to see what he decides he wants to answer… I want to see him put on the hot seat and asked all the questions that he’s super uncomfortable to answer that we all want to know
All I know is I’m so proud of the women who left this greedy lying deceitful immature uncaring conniving people like Kody and Robyn I will never if it happens again watch renewing of their vows yuck!! I can’t wait to see Christine’s wedding!! I’m so excited!!!!
not sex..."the act" is the manipulation of Meri and PRETENDING there was a relationship when the only one authentically "in" a relationship was Meri. He was following a script in his mind.
that's what I first thought. Then changed my mind based on their hysterical laughter and shock. But everyone agrees with you too, so I am going back. :)
So Robyn says the whole reason she fell in love with Kody in the first place is because he loved his wives so much. He has been stating over and over he faked it all and was never in love with any of them so it was the illusion of who she thought Kody was and not Kody who she fell in love with. Seems like the perfect way for her to set up why she will eventually want a divorce.
I agree Robyn knew from the beginning he didn't love the other wives and also did everything she could over the years to separate Kody from the other wives and his children so she would have everything in the end. I just think she is pushing this narrative of falling in love with Kody because he loved his wives so much so she has her excuse to divorce him and get her big payout. That's when I think Kody will turn on Robyn and say hey you knew I didn't love any of them I was honest from the beginning that's why I promised to leave you and not string you along. It will also be when he realizes he gave up everything for a woman who stroked his ego and manipulated him and didnt really love him and he will deserve it.
Here's what I think about the pants in the family. Robyn wears the pants. But she doesn't like it when he gets angry and worked up so she's careful to not trigger him. In other words, she "manages" his behavior.
Kody makes me think of an old adage: "If you can't dazzle them with brilliance than baffled them with bullshit". That's why I love the way you breakdown the meaning of his words. You so clearly show it's gibberish.
When Meri gave up her marriage for Robins sake, Cody’s job was to constantly reassure Meri how much he still loved her and how important she was and thankful he was. He is so selfish like a little kid, his mind frame is, I don’t want it, I don’t want to, I’m not gonna. Straight asshole.
Meri’s laughter at the Punic table. For example when Robyn asked her “are u accepting of that?” I suspect Meri laughed because she responded in her head and was laughing imagining how Robyn and Kody would take it. Meri is not as clueless or naive as it’s being portrayed. She knows what’s up and is playing along because Kody’s got control of her McMansion and Coyote Pass money
With Meri's laugh, I believe it was a "are you an idiot? What choice do I have" kind of laugh. I'd probably react the same, laughing at some a ridiculous comment from a Robyn. As for, "the act is easy,'' I think it's the act he's put on for the camera. To him, he's played his part well,while the rest of knew their family was a farce. I don't think it was meant as a sexual comment give how open he's been about punishing his wives by cutting them off.
That's what I thought too. Until I saw all the reactions and shock and hysterical laughter from everyone. But all my viewers are agreeing with you, so I'm changing my opinion back. :)
I think Kody could be a sociopath with the the act was easy. Sociopaths can try and mimic feeling but don't actually feel it. Imo. Also thanks for the video. Happy New Year. I love Meris "the act was obvious" 😂😂😂
How can Robyn trust anything he says or does? And how can she even trust her own instincts? She obviously can’t tell when he is lying or telling the truth.
I don’t think Robin cares She’s getting everything set up just how she wants it in one day. Cody’s gonna be gone because Robbins going to own it all. Imo
I think that’s why Kody is confused at the beginning of the Coyote Pass conversation & asking Meri about the property & walking it. I think that was the ruse to get him to the property & documenting the conversation.
I thought the reason he brought that up at the beginning was to try to get Meri to consent/accept on film to getting just the 2 acres instead of her fair share of 4. He could use it against her later if she ever asserted she wanted an equal part & say she agreed to taking only 2.
When Meri laughed when Robyn said she has been doing it a long time. I don't think it was an inappropriate laugh. I think Meri has known it was done and she is very settled with it and was just laughing because she cannot believe Robyn STILL wants her to stay. She is just shocked Robyn just won't let go! It's like a disbelief laugh. The act was not sex, he hasn't touched her in a decade!
I'm loving Christine's & Meri's honesty & outspokeness in these extra episodes--it's been a long time coming! Jenn is so good for Meri! 👍 Janelle is slowly getting better at honestly expressing herself, but she's still wishy-washy & has a ways to go.
agree! We need Jen to stay around to keep being the voice of reason for Meri. and Janelle is SLOWLY moving towards speaking up and asserting her independence. I'm here for it!
You are really great. A breath of fresh perspective on SW. Robyn is a believer and she believes to get to the Celestial Kingdom your husband has to have three wives. Her obvious depression is because her eternal salvation is at stake. She truly believes that the wives should have stayed for their own eternal salvation. That's why she held on to these wives. The alternative means that Kody will have to take on two more wives and Kody doesn't want to do that. Robyn feels doomed. That's real. Kody is a narcissist but he was able to "act" like a nice guy before. Now- the mask is off and I owe this to hormone replacement (testosterone). He can't hide who he is anymore. The person you see- is the real Kody Brown.
excellent points!! and i never thought of the angle that robyn is holding on to meri for her salvation. that's deep. and that means she needs to find kody new wives. or she needs to leave him and find another husband......interesting.
I think Kody duty's meant he would keep pretending to be her husband not in any other way. No one believes or cares K & R and all their lies it doesn't make sense. Thanks for the laughs and your insight! Happy New Year!🎉
I think the 'act' and the 'duty' could be interpreted as 'performing' in bed. But as they haven't had any of that for more than eight years it could just and horribly be about PRETENDING that they are married and ACTING as if there's still hope and doing his DUTY on 'Sister Wives".
I honestly believe Meri purposely had Jen there to say and react in ways Meri can’t, right now. Jen and Meri are playing Robyn and Kody’s game, but better. Yes Meri is concerned and supportive of them, to ensure they are unaware of Meri’s real objectives. She needs to have them both, especially Robyn, on decent terms as she navigates getting her money from them. Catch more flies with bull$(;:
I'm with you when I first starting watching I felt Kody was a good guy and that polygamy was working for them. But the acting became too hard for him. I feel sad if he was acting for the money and fame. Because if he wanted to show polygamy as something that can work he failed and it is all on him. The true victims are all those kids who never asked for any of this. Thanks for the recap you are doing a good job. Happy New Year!
Robyn trying to reword what Kody said to rehabilitate his image. Of course he was in love with the OG wives! 🤮 How dared they leave him as he loved them so much. And that’s why Kody is the poor misunderstood victim of his heartless OG wives. 🤬
I was married to a person who I loved very much. And on the day we walked out of divorce court after having spent 12 years together and had 2 children said to me. Someday you'll find someone who loves you as much as you love them. so I can completely understand how these sister wives can feel.
I don’t think Kody has any self awareness, nor does he have the ability to be self critical. After watching the family on and off for many seasons I think Kody is driven by vanity and narcissism. With regard to Meri’s awkward laugh and reaction I think that both Kody and Robyn have been gaslighting her for years, and what kind of cruel creep says to his wife, ‘I was just doing my duty’. Oh, and I love your funny thing regarding semantics.
Last comment on the act, Meri saying, "the act was obvious," was her way of not being the dumbass who was easily manipulated. She wanted him to know that she hadn't stayed all these years because he was fooling her. She saw through it always. Whether that is true or not, we may never know that.
TBH, I think Kody is telling the truth when he said he never loved the OG3. I don't think he has ever really loved anyone, not even Robyn. I think he is incapable of loving anyone, not even himself.
I disagree that the “act” is in reference to sex. I think, as Janelle put it, they all had to pretend to be in a committed/loving relationship with each other for the sake of their “religion” and for the show. It was heartless of him to call that out and that is why Christine and Jen were 😮. He’s just trying to point out that he never loved any of them, he kept the relationships against his real desire because the poor men in polygamy have it so hard. And it’s really unfair to these poor men…. Oof hard to not be sarcastic lol. Love your channel!
LOL. Thank you for the comment! And I have been swayed back by all the comments that it wasn't about sex. I was influenced by their hysterical laughing.
Imo, this whole "so you thought you were in love" conversation, is Robyn and Kody's doing storytelling lies to deflect and not take responsibility. Much like Robyn does, when she lies and then over explains the lie, this is their way of trying to convince the audience into thinking Kody acted and/or made Robyn think he loved the OG3. There's no way, in 13 years that they've never had this conversation before and they just so happen to have the conversation on camera for the first time. It's Robyn way of not taking accountability for KNOWING Kody didn't want to be with the wives anymore but she forced him to stay with them to keep the show and to keep the money rolling in.
Kody used to be a goofy textbook adhd guy who tried to be a good father and husband but Robyn came aling and robyn decided she deserved more..more of EVERYTHING than the others and he went with it. When the other wives got mad and pushed back he got more and more angry and volatile. He looks like a crazy person. The fact he thinks he is head ofmthat family is hysterical. Robyn literally tells him to stop talking, covers his mouth with her hand, she robynsplains what he "meant to say" . So what he says means nothing. She runs him and that family. Like christine said in the juicy interview she isnt kissing the queens ring or whatever. I thoght the "act" was his pretending he loved her.
I think Meri is laughing because it is so outrageous what Robyn is saying and Meri is laughing at the absurdity and how stupid she is. I laughed at that part as well.
I'm so glad you found me too!! Now you have a lot to catch up on if you just found me a couple days ago! 😆. Just kidding. I'm glad you like my content. Are you saying somone posted about my channel on Reddit??!!??!!
I sympathized with Mary so much. I was in a toxi and bad relationship with one of my kids dad But I stayed because we had a kid together and even though we weren't married, I was like I have to stay with him. He's the kid's dad, I have to do this, and everybody around me was like, he's treating you like poop He's literally telling you. He doesn't give a poop about you. But he's not gonna leave you. Because he doesn't want to be the bad guy. And I did this for 6 years. Everybody told me how terrible he treated me. So I can sit here and see Mary laughing. Because she's finally realizing how ridiculous it is that she put up with Cody talking to her. That way because I laugh now. When I'm thinking back on something and at the end of my relationship when he would talk to me and say his ridiculous things that I used to just accept. I would laugh. I would laugh at his face because I was so surprised that I had let that go for so long. It's kind of like you're laughing at yourself. And you're laughing at the person at the same time. You're laughing at yourself like, ha ha. . I can't believe I tolerated this. And then you're laughing at them like, ha ha. I'm not this person anymore. You're not gonna treat me this way anymore. I know I deserve better now. And I think she wants to show her new friend how badly he treated her. To be like see the poop I was dealing with
This is very good insight, April. Thank you for sharing. I am sorry for what you went through but am glad to see. you are now on the other side. And can look back and laugh instead of being bitter. You're a strong woman!
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Jenny, I heard something disturbing elsewhere you might want to discuss - but I don't know if it's true, so I don't want to repeat it publicly. I looked but did not see an email for your channel, is there a way to send you a 1-way communication? Hope it's not twitter, etc., I'm old as dirt and don't have any social media. Or computer or tv, for that matter. (I get away with that excuse, although my 93 year old dad taught himself and ran a thriving computer based business until the day he died.) Thank you so much for your funny and sane channel. I also enjoy seeing standards again. My mom was a professional grammarian, back when those existed; her idea of family fun was diagramming. I miss her.
her idea of family fun was diagramming. That made me laugh. Bless her heart. You can email me at JennySeniorPerspective@gmail.com. I hope it works. If you don't hear back in a couple days, shoot me another message on the most recent video posted and I'll see it.
Kody is lying to save face since they all left him. He DID love them all, at one time, but then that paled to what he felt when he met Robyn. It just him trying to hurt them by saying he NEVER loved them..
Him saying the act had nothing to do with anything sexual. He meant The act was easy as in it was easy to act and pretend to be her husband and he’s fine continuing to pretend . Which he has said many times and Mary basically said the act was obvious because he wasn’t acting very well.
I didn't read it as specifically sexual. I thought he was talking about doing "husbandly things" the same way has differentiated between doing loving things because they were expected and actually being in love. When he talked about the sacrifices he made to love Christine, he seemed to be talking about the performative aspects of being a spouse, like holding her hand and paying attention to her. Kody thought he did a great job of "acting" like a husband and doing his duties, but the wives all recognized that his heart wasn't in it at various times. His crap job of performing as a husband in later years is part of the reason that they are confident that he wasn't acting with them in the beginning.
I originally took it as the act of being married and performing my duties was easy. I now see what you mean and I guess that is even cruder. He is disgusting. I love Jenn and Meri. I thought Jenn was someone who was taking advantage of Meri but now I think he is a true friend. She is the sounding board she needs. When she shed light on the Robyn-Kody covenant, that was golden.
Glad to have come across your channel and love your reaction. I subscribed. Why do you think that nobody talks about Kody line of work sale arms I know he made it in his contact that it can't mention his line of work. I wonder how much money he makes in arms sales clearly not enough but I think it shouldn't be a secret. Just my thoughts
Thank you SO MUCH! I'm glad you found me. And I'm grateful for the sub! I think TLC doesn't want to open the can of worms that is selling guns. I heard online from someone who saw him at one of these shows, that he was just selling paraphernalia to go with them. And it was like cheap knock offs. So I don't think he makes too much. Plus, there are not many shows a year. So, I'm not sure.
He definitely was not talking about sex. He just meant the relationship and performing for his religious beliefs because he can’t divorce her in his religion.
What if Meri really just hung on to punish Kotex and Sobbin? Hear me out. ..she could have left at any time. She stayed to force Kotex to spin his wheels and know she's still there and that it's his role to come to her bed sometimes. That's what punishes Robbin. He has to.consider Meri, even just for the show. Making Sobbin have to appear to keep up a fake friendship. She actually kept them from being happy together for 10 years lmao! What if that's why she can laugh and not be bothered at this point?!? This has been her revenge :)
I thought the act meant acting like a good husband and father. I definitely did not take it as the sexual act, since he had not been intimate with either Merri or Christine in the number of years. He was saying it was easy to pretend like he was in love with his wives and put on that act. The problem is, of course he stopped being loving towards his wives for at least 6 to 8 years. It’s a matter of time before he turns on Robin. He’s an abusive man. He emotionally abuses his wives. Even though he seemed joyful in the beginning of the series, if you listen to his words, he’s saying the same thing, he just is now angry. He absolutely will never take accountability for his own actions.
It was “so wrong” because Robyn was telling Meri to keep doing what she’s been doing for years and years - hanging on like an idiot. It’s wrong that Robyn would be happy for Meri to keep doing that same thing, instead of doing something better with her life.
I didn't take "the act is easy" to be related to sex because I don't think that they've been having sex. I don't think that Christine or Jenn took it that way either. I believe that he meant acting as he's done the entire time in front of the camera. (Of course, I could be wrong.)
I didnt take it as the "act" was in a sexual way because meri has said they haven't been intimate in a sexual way in over a decade. So i took it as it was easy to pretend he gave a damn about her and their marriage. To act like he was a good husband , just like he said he did with Christine. How he held her hand, gave her a kiss blah blah 🙄 it was for show. Also he admitted he keep the "act" up as long as he did because of Robyn atleast when it came to Meri
I think the act means, he acted for the show like Meri is his wife. He thinks he is a great actor and he was fooling all of us. Maybe?!? It is very hard to try to think like Kody...😮
that's what I first thought. then the laughter and shock made me think differently. But you and everyone else thinks otherwise, so I'm switching back with you! lol
They always talk about duty as big part of their life. And yes, duty can be acting like a spouse and sexual but it really covers so much more. I think that sex was only implied as part of the larger set of duties a husband has. Anyway, still no, I never thought anyone was talking about sex. They never want to talk about sex. They are Mormon. Especially not this obvious and direct.
"The act is easy." I interpreted that as pretending is easy.
pretty scary statement if u ask me.....
The OG's need to get a forensic audit done ASAP! PERIOD 😡
Totally agree, it is obvious Kody and Robyn took family money for themselves. I Sam surprised they didn't take a look years ago. They accumulated so many things in the last 5 years or so.
Definitely!!!!
Yes, please!
I don't believe they have any legal basis. They gave the money willingly to their "business partners". You don't get your money back when your business fails. The only one that has recourse over Kody is the legal wife, Robyn.
We don't know what legal documents, if any, they had concerning the family funds. There was an LLC in Arizona, but what it says about who controls what and who is entitled to what we don't know. No one in the family is spilling the beans about it.
The "act", in my opinion refers to him being able to pretend that he's interested when he really isn't.
That was my first thought. Then I changed. But most are agreeing with you, so I guess I'm wrong. :)
The good old term "passive aggressiveness" is so appropriate for Robyn's conduct and interaction with Kody on the couch. It's a very telling 'behind the scenes' view. Passive aggressiveness is a very effective manipulative tool for the narcissist.
Interesting! I didn't know that. Yes, we see it in action here!
I could watch Meri and Jen for days!!!! I really hope the OG3 can become friendly again. They all survived the same abuse.
I don’t know if the other two women will ever forgive Mary for the stuff she’s done ,for how she treated their kids how she treated them I just don’t know if they can find it in their heart to ever let it go? because not only was Cody abusive, but Mary was too imo
Yes! I want an OG3 spinoff that also includes all the OG3's kids/grankids and Jen as the voice of reason.
@@beverlynewer4681 That's very doubtful.
I think the act was pretending he loved Meri and was still married to her. I also think she made it easy for him. She let him do the bare minimum and still hung around. He was happy to keep up that act and keep getting her money. He also was afraid of upsetting Robyn.
That's a good point. From that perspective, the "act" would be taking her to dinner once a year and inheriting all her TLC money. That's a good gig for him. I'm shocked he didn't work to keep her knowing the money he is losing with her leaving.
@@SeniorPerspective-123 I think even he knew the gig was up.
Jen and Christine’s reactions are the best!! 😂
I love me some Jen!
No she didn’t misinterpret what Robyn said, she meant her too! She has been telling everyone how painful this has been for her cuz it’s not what she wanted. If Robyn knew how awful this was for Meri, she would not have kept her in the loop with hope. Shes not a friend. She’s for herself. Not even for Kody.
Robyn knew. She just didn't care.
you're right...she's definitely not a friend.
she's the worst "friend."@@marym9582
🫣I didn't hear the "act" as a sexual act but rather acting as if he was a husband when in public.
🤯It pretty much blew my mind when you read what Janelle was saying as she "has to put out whether she wants to or not."
Very surprising interpretation. Hilarious, but surprising.😊
Since Meri and Kody have admitted they had not had sex in 7+ years I don't think he was talking about sex.
Agreed & if they are just talking about sex, Meri's comment "the act is obvious" doesn't make sense to me. I think she's saying no one watching believed they had a decent marriage.
someone said it goes hand in hand with wanting a "pilot." That was referring to someone who could land the plane. I don't know. But they were laughing very hard when Jen said that. We'll never know for sure I suppose. @@nicolemensch4343
I always thought Janelle and Kody had a platonic relationship. But with Janelle spilling the beans that they did not and all was good in that area in the One on One episodes and Kody's primal grunt and smile when Suki asked if they had great sex.....I've started after this season to change my mind about her!!!
Yea. That makes sense. @@dbprice100
I don’t think it’s fair to the fans that Kody gets to dictate to production and tell them what questions he ain’t gonna answer and he’s not even gonna watch certain videos they’re paying him to do this and we are watching for a reason not just to see what he decides he wants to answer… I want to see him put on the hot seat and asked all the questions that he’s super uncomfortable to answer that we all want to know
I totally agree.
I took the ‘the act’ as meaning pretending to be interested in her and faking a relationship with her.
That's what I thought at first too. But the absolute shock and laughter is what made me change my mind. I could be totally off base.
I took Meri’s laughter more on the lines of “There you go again Robyn. What planet are you on?”
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could be!
Watching Robyn and Kody’s conversations is exhausting. I wonder if that is the way they talk all of the time?
Maureen, that is a very good question!
Christine said that he was a lot to deal with and now I know why.
Thank you for all your hard work to make me laugh out loud
Aw, Joyce. Thank you!
All I know is I’m so proud of the women who left this greedy lying deceitful immature uncaring conniving people like Kody and Robyn I will never if it happens again watch renewing of their vows yuck!! I can’t wait to see Christine’s wedding!! I’m so excited!!!!
I wish Robert and Cody would disappear and would never have to see, or hear them again ever
agree wholeheartedly!! I am to the point I want to boycott tlc!!
Same! I can't wait to see the wedding episodes. Not watching a vow renewal.
Well said, Tammy!!! YES!
YUP. I'd love an OG3 show!@@beverlynewer4681
Meri's laughter at the picnic table was that Robin' question was ridiculous.
That's a good point. It was!!
not sex..."the act" is the manipulation of Meri and PRETENDING there was a relationship when the only one authentically "in" a relationship was Meri. He was following a script in his mind.
that's what I first thought. Then changed my mind based on their hysterical laughter and shock. But everyone agrees with you too, so I am going back. :)
So Robyn says the whole reason she fell in love with Kody in the first place is because he loved his wives so much. He has been stating over and over he faked it all and was never in love with any of them so it was the illusion of who she thought Kody was and not Kody who she fell in love with. Seems like the perfect way for her to set up why she will eventually want a divorce.
Good point. Robyn should be thinking what is he faking with me!
Good point. Robyn should be thinking what is he faking with me!
From the first season, episode, Rob n Cody have lied, kept things secret. This is "The House" Robin built.
I agree Robyn knew from the beginning he didn't love the other wives and also did everything she could over the years to separate Kody from the other wives and his children so she would have everything in the end. I just think she is pushing this narrative of falling in love with Kody because he loved his wives so much so she has her excuse to divorce him and get her big payout. That's when I think Kody will turn on Robyn and say hey you knew I didn't love any of them I was honest from the beginning that's why I promised to leave you and not string you along. It will also be when he realizes he gave up everything for a woman who stroked his ego and manipulated him and didnt really love him and he will deserve it.
good point. She's probably working on that exit strategy now! Now, that she get's half of everything! PLUS her own personal plot of Coyote Pass!
I didn’t think that Kody & Robyn’s behavior could get any more creepy than it has been until Dec 31. And their melodramatics are so gross.
Agreed, Sonja!
Here's what I think about the pants in the family. Robyn wears the pants. But she doesn't like it when he gets angry and worked up so she's careful to not trigger him. In other words, she "manages" his behavior.
OOH. Suzanne, good take!
Kody makes me think of an old adage: "If you can't dazzle them with brilliance than baffled them with bullshit". That's why I love the way you breakdown the meaning of his words. You so clearly show it's gibberish.
I never heard that quote before, but it's PERFECT for Kody!!
You’ve become my favorite channel, so thank you for sharing your content with us in such a thoughtful way and comical; I might add.
Mine too! I was just thinking this 😊
You made my day with that comment. Thank you!
Thank you, Brandy!! I appreciate you!! @@brandyholmes1094
Robin let’s Kody think he’s in charge, but she has all the power. Imho
I can see that.
When Meri gave up her marriage for Robins sake, Cody’s job was to constantly reassure Meri how much he still loved her and how important she was and thankful he was. He is so selfish like a little kid, his mind frame is, I don’t want it, I don’t want to, I’m not gonna. Straight asshole.
It's hard to believe he is as selfish as he is. It's outlandish!
Meri’s laughter at the Punic table. For example when Robyn asked her “are u accepting of that?” I suspect Meri laughed because she responded in her head and was laughing imagining how Robyn and Kody would take it. Meri is not as clueless or naive as it’s being portrayed. She knows what’s up and is playing along because Kody’s got control of her McMansion and Coyote Pass money
If that is true, Bev....I'm HERE FOR IT! Gosh, I hope she's playing the part until she can take Kody to the cleaners!
With Meri's laugh, I believe it was a "are you an idiot? What choice do I have" kind of laugh. I'd probably react the same, laughing at some a ridiculous comment from a Robyn.
As for, "the act is easy,'' I think it's the act he's put on for the camera. To him, he's played his part well,while the rest of knew their family was a farce. I don't think it was meant as a sexual comment give how open he's been about punishing his wives by cutting them off.
That's what I thought too. Until I saw all the reactions and shock and hysterical laughter from everyone. But all my viewers are agreeing with you, so I'm changing my opinion back. :)
I think Kody could be a sociopath with the the act was easy. Sociopaths can try and mimic feeling but don't actually feel it. Imo. Also thanks for the video. Happy New Year.
I love Meris "the act was obvious" 😂😂😂
Lynn, good point. And he does this all the way through the wedding videos.
Meri is coping with trauma because she was processing the marriage ending. Kody wanted their money. She nervously laughs anyway. He is horrible.
right? he put her through the ringer.
How can Robyn trust anything he says or does? And how can she even trust her own instincts? She obviously can’t tell when he is lying or telling the truth.
ROBEM IS LYING ALONG WITH HIM
I don’t think Robin cares
She’s getting everything set up just how she wants it in one day. Cody’s gonna be gone because Robbins going to own it all. Imo
she can't. but I don't think he can trust her either. they're a mess.
she's looking more and more like the mastermind.@@beverlynewer4681
I think that’s why Kody is confused at the beginning of the Coyote Pass conversation & asking Meri about the property & walking it. I think that was the ruse to get him to the property & documenting the conversation.
I thought the reason he brought that up at the beginning was to try to get Meri to consent/accept on film to getting just the 2 acres instead of her fair share of 4. He could use it against her later if she ever asserted she wanted an equal part & say she agreed to taking only 2.
woah! That's a good point!! I never thought of that.
could be...who knows. Getting into his head is an impossibility! A scary one! :) @@FairyDee123
When Meri laughed when Robyn said she has been doing it a long time. I don't think it was an inappropriate laugh. I think Meri has known it was done and she is very settled with it and was just laughing because she cannot believe Robyn STILL wants her to stay. She is just shocked Robyn just won't let go! It's like a disbelief laugh.
The act was not sex, he hasn't touched her in a decade!
Agree with reason for the laugh, had same thought. Great minds….😊
That's an angle I didn't think of. But that makes sense. And makes her laugh spot on then.
Y'all are changing mine! @@merryt
I mean I laugh when Robyn is saying that stuff, it's like an, Oh please! Laugh 🤣 Robyn is delusional.
I'm loving Christine's & Meri's honesty & outspokeness in these extra episodes--it's been a long time coming! Jenn is so good for Meri! 👍
Janelle is slowly getting better at honestly expressing herself, but she's still wishy-washy & has a ways to go.
Great points, thanks!!
agree! We need Jen to stay around to keep being the voice of reason for Meri. and Janelle is SLOWLY moving towards speaking up and asserting her independence. I'm here for it!
😃@@tinaguy3954
I still would love for you to read the book for us. AND. I think Christine and Janelle should call themselves Sister Moms
Oh, do they? I love that!!! Sister Moms! The title of the new spinoff show!! :). And I will do the book. Most likely starting mid-Feb
Soooooo, Kody played with 3 women’s lives AND their children to “test himself”…..how SELFISH 😈
And 13 children too
@@lindalaffredi7244 yes, I included them 😉❤️
Christine is right.. Open mouth Cody, insert foot! 18 seasons is way more than 6 feet under for his digging a hole.
Right? The more he talks the bigger the hole he digs.
@@lindalaffredi7244 😥 true
Christine will always be out there in public in some ways. She's good entertainment! Love her
You are really great. A breath of fresh perspective on SW. Robyn is a believer and she believes to get to the Celestial Kingdom your husband has to have three wives. Her obvious depression is because her eternal salvation is at stake. She truly believes that the wives should have stayed for their own eternal salvation. That's why she held on to these wives. The alternative means that Kody will have to take on two more wives and Kody doesn't want to do that. Robyn feels doomed. That's real. Kody is a narcissist but he was able to "act" like a nice guy before. Now- the mask is off and I owe this to hormone replacement (testosterone). He can't hide who he is anymore. The person you see- is the real Kody Brown.
excellent points!! and i never thought of the angle that robyn is holding on to meri for her salvation. that's deep. and that means she needs to find kody new wives. or she needs to leave him and find another husband......interesting.
Enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.
Thank you, Janet!
Kody went into DEEP detail about Meri so now Robyn knows how to manipulate her!
oooh. good point!
Your three “coughs” were hysterical!😂😂
LOL. Thank you!
Omg! LOVE the little “maybe” toy ….perfect input Jenny!!!!!!!😂
LOL. Thank you, Merry!
It's like a challenge in deciphering a cryptic code trying to understand the verbal diarrhoea that comes out of his mouth.
Maybe we should ask Robyn. 🤔
I'm sure she can translate for us.😂
so well put!!!
I think Kody duty's meant he would keep pretending to be her husband not in any other way. No one believes or cares K & R and all their lies it doesn't make sense. Thanks for the laughs and your insight! Happy New Year!🎉
Could be Valadia. Thanks for the comment! 💖
@@SeniorPerspective-123 You're welcome Jenny! Have a Wonderful weekend!💖
The "coughing" into your hand is brilliant. Thank you!!
LOL. Thanks, Mary!
I think the 'act' and the 'duty' could be interpreted as 'performing' in bed. But as they haven't had any of that for more than eight years it could just and horribly be about PRETENDING that they are married and ACTING as if there's still hope and doing his DUTY on 'Sister Wives".
yes you're probably right. I got influenced by Meri's hysterical laughing and Jen's shock.
I honestly believe Meri purposely had Jen there to say and react in ways Meri can’t, right now. Jen and Meri are playing Robyn and Kody’s game, but better. Yes Meri is concerned and supportive of them, to ensure they are unaware of Meri’s real objectives. She needs to have them both, especially Robyn, on decent terms as she navigates getting her money from them. Catch more flies with bull$(;:
Oh, I do hope so!! I want Meri to stick around long enough to get her fair share!!! janelle too!
I think the act is like he cares about you.
you're probably right.
Robyn knows how to manipulate Kody and learned how to manipulate Meri from the information Kody fed her.
yea. that is so sad
I'm with you when I first starting watching I felt Kody was a good guy and that polygamy was working for them. But
the acting became too hard for him. I feel sad if he was acting for the money and fame. Because if he wanted to show polygamy as something that can work he failed and it is all on him. The true victims are all those kids who never asked for any of this. Thanks for the recap you are doing a good job. Happy New Year!
Thanks Pam. It's so true. The kids are the biggest victims here.
Robyn trying to reword what Kody said to rehabilitate his image. Of course he was in love with the OG wives! 🤮 How dared they leave him as he loved them so much. And that’s why Kody is the poor misunderstood victim of his heartless OG wives. 🤬
good point! She can try all day and night....he's a lost cause.
I was married to a person who I loved very much. And on the day we walked out of divorce court after having spent 12 years together and had 2 children said to me. Someday you'll find someone who loves you as much as you love them. so I can completely understand how these sister wives can feel.
Aw, thanks for sharing this, Janice!
After 13 children with the OG3 you came to the conclusion that you never loved them. Nice!! 👏
Right???? Loser.
I am glad her friend is with Meri maybe she can help her no wuts really going on❤
Absolutely. Meri's friend, Jen is the best. So good for Meri. The voice of reason.
Been watching your channel for about a month and am enoying your prosepective on the shows. I enjoy watching you. Another senior Ohioan 🙂
Thank you so much! I appreciate you!! And love that your handle has "Browns Fan" in it. We get each other!!!! :)
I don’t think Kody has any self awareness, nor does he have the ability to be self critical. After watching the family on and off for many seasons I think Kody is driven by vanity and narcissism. With regard to Meri’s awkward laugh and reaction I think that both Kody and Robyn have been gaslighting her for years, and what kind of cruel creep says to his wife, ‘I was just doing my duty’. Oh, and I love your funny thing regarding semantics.
Thank you for the great comment, Mary! You are right! Kody's self awareness is non existent.
I love your interpretations! It's like you live in my brain. Thanks for putting it all out there!
Thank you, Christy. That's a great compliment. I appreciate you!
Last comment on the act, Meri saying, "the act was obvious," was her way of not being the dumbass who was easily manipulated. She wanted him to know that she hadn't stayed all these years because he was fooling her. She saw through it always.
Whether that is true or not, we may never know that.
ooh. I like that take!!!
Omg I just love your videos, it’s like my favorite now!!
I hope you decide to read the book for us ❤
Always love your no stammer no bull shit take on things. From Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you my Aussie friend! Definitely no bull shit. The stammer...I edit out. 😆
Love how you do these episodes
Thank you, Sandra!!!
I’m impressed with your interpretation of the episodes! Thank you
Thank you so much!! I appreciate you watching my content!
Awesome review as always much appreciated Jenny 🤗
Thank you my dear ShellHart!
TBH, I think Kody is telling the truth when he said he never loved the OG3. I don't think he has ever really loved anyone, not even Robyn. I think he is incapable of loving anyone, not even himself.
That is a very good comment!
I disagree that the “act” is in reference to sex. I think, as Janelle put it, they all had to pretend to be in a committed/loving relationship with each other for the sake of their “religion” and for the show. It was heartless of him to call that out and that is why Christine and Jen were 😮. He’s just trying to point out that he never loved any of them, he kept the relationships against his real desire because the poor men in polygamy have it so hard. And it’s really unfair to these poor men…. Oof hard to not be sarcastic lol. Love your channel!
LOL. Thank you for the comment! And I have been swayed back by all the comments that it wasn't about sex. I was influenced by their hysterical laughing.
Imo, this whole "so you thought you were in love" conversation, is Robyn and Kody's doing storytelling lies to deflect and not take responsibility. Much like Robyn does, when she lies and then over explains the lie, this is their way of trying to convince the audience into thinking Kody acted and/or made Robyn think he loved the OG3. There's no way, in 13 years that they've never had this conversation before and they just so happen to have the conversation on camera for the first time. It's Robyn way of not taking accountability for KNOWING Kody didn't want to be with the wives anymore but she forced him to stay with them to keep the show and to keep the money rolling in.
You are right. Robyn's innocent act is wearing thin.
Kody used to be a goofy textbook adhd guy who tried to be a good father and husband but Robyn came aling and robyn decided she deserved more..more of EVERYTHING than the others and he went with it. When the other wives got mad and pushed back he got more and more angry and volatile. He looks like a crazy person. The fact he thinks he is head ofmthat family is hysterical. Robyn literally tells him to stop talking, covers his mouth with her hand, she robynsplains what he "meant to say" . So what he says means nothing. She runs him and that family. Like christine said in the juicy interview she isnt kissing the queens ring or whatever.
I thoght the "act" was his pretending he loved her.
You are so right! If he's the head of the family....why had 3/4 of the family left? And clearly Robyn controls what you say, Kody! hmmm
I think Meri is laughing because it is so outrageous what Robyn is saying and Meri is laughing at the absurdity and how stupid she is. I laughed at that part as well.
Somebody else mentioned that too. I see that now. Which changes Meri from being inappropriate to spot on~
You are as hilarious as usual. Thank you!
Thank you so much, Mary.
So glad I found your channel a few days ago, then today someone posted this on Reddit. I appreciate your well thought out point of view. Nailed it.
I'm so glad you found me too!! Now you have a lot to catch up on if you just found me a couple days ago! 😆. Just kidding. I'm glad you like my content. Are you saying somone posted about my channel on Reddit??!!??!!
I sympathized with Mary so much. I was in a toxi and bad relationship with one of my kids dad But I stayed because we had a kid together and even though we weren't married, I was like I have to stay with him. He's the kid's dad, I have to do this, and everybody around me was like, he's treating you like poop He's literally telling you. He doesn't give a poop about you. But he's not gonna leave you. Because he doesn't want to be the bad guy. And I did this for 6 years. Everybody told me how terrible he treated me. So I can sit here and see Mary laughing. Because she's finally realizing how ridiculous it is that she put up with Cody talking to her. That way because I laugh now. When I'm thinking back on something and at the end of my relationship when he would talk to me and say his ridiculous things that I used to just accept. I would laugh. I would laugh at his face because I was so surprised that I had let that go for so long. It's kind of like you're laughing at yourself. And you're laughing at the person at the same time. You're laughing at yourself like, ha ha. . I can't believe I tolerated this. And then you're laughing at them like, ha ha. I'm not this person anymore. You're not gonna treat me this way anymore. I know I deserve better now. And I think she wants to show her new friend how badly he treated her. To be like see the poop I was dealing with
This is very good insight, April. Thank you for sharing. I am sorry for what you went through but am glad to see. you are now on the other side. And can look back and laugh instead of being bitter. You're a strong woman!
*****love love love ur takes on everything and have shared your podcast with my other fave YT channel MyTakeOnReality!!! I think u would like James and vice versa!!! thanks again!! you are such a doll!!!
Thank you so much!! You are so sweet! And yes, I follow James! Love him!!! ❤
You are brilliant, you bring me joy, perhaps mari laughs so she doesn't cuss them out.
RUTH! Your comment brings me joy. Thank you!! And I like your take on Meri's laughter!
That man makes me sick
I can’t even listen to him anymore. I just fast-forward through his scenes.
Agree!!!!
Smart woman, Peggy! @@peggydfg
Jenny, I heard something disturbing elsewhere you might want to discuss - but I don't know if it's true, so I don't want to repeat it publicly. I looked but did not see an email for your channel, is there a way to send you a 1-way communication?
Hope it's not twitter, etc., I'm old as dirt and don't have any social media. Or computer or tv, for that matter. (I get away with that excuse, although my 93 year old dad taught himself and ran a thriving computer based business until the day he died.)
Thank you so much for your funny and sane channel. I also enjoy seeing standards again. My mom was a professional grammarian, back when those existed; her idea of family fun was diagramming. I miss her.
her idea of family fun was diagramming. That made me laugh. Bless her heart. You can email me at JennySeniorPerspective@gmail.com. I hope it works. If you don't hear back in a couple days, shoot me another message on the most recent video posted and I'll see it.
Kody is lying to save face since they all left him. He DID love them all, at one time, but then that paled to what he felt when he met Robyn. It just him trying to hurt them by saying he NEVER loved them..
Sounds like Kody!!
Him saying the act had nothing to do with anything sexual. He meant The act was easy as in it was easy to act and pretend to be her husband and he’s fine continuing to pretend . Which he has said many times and Mary basically said the act was obvious because he wasn’t acting very well.
You're probably right. The comments agree with you!
I look forward to your views and commentary. Thank you from a fellow senior.
Thank you, Nancy! I appreciate you!
I didn't read it as specifically sexual. I thought he was talking about doing "husbandly things" the same way has differentiated between doing loving things because they were expected and actually being in love. When he talked about the sacrifices he made to love Christine, he seemed to be talking about the performative aspects of being a spouse, like holding her hand and paying attention to her. Kody thought he did a great job of "acting" like a husband and doing his duties, but the wives all recognized that his heart wasn't in it at various times. His crap job of performing as a husband in later years is part of the reason that they are confident that he wasn't acting with them in the beginning.
You're most likely right. I got influenced by Meri's hysterical laughter.
A distinction without a difference.
well put.
Nope. Robyn completely meant it was painful for herself.
Probably right. She can't think outside herself.
I love this channel ❤
Thank you so much! I appreciate your comment! ❤
Thank you so much! I appreciate your comment! ❤
really enjoying your perspective! thanks!
Thank you, Theresa!
I originally took it as the act of being married and performing my duties was easy. I now see what you mean and I guess that is even cruder. He is disgusting. I love Jenn and Meri. I thought Jenn was someone who was taking advantage of Meri but now I think he is a true friend. She is the sounding board she needs. When she shed light on the Robyn-Kody covenant, that was golden.
Thanks for the great comment, Dani! And right??? I love that Jen is the voice of reason for Meri!
No, I took it that Robyn was commenting on how the breakup was painful to HER, not necessarily to Meri.
oh, that cold be! Most likely, knowing Robyn.
You are absolutely the BEST 😂😂 man you make me giggle. Can we be besties 😂😂
Excuse me…I’m Merry I already claimed her as my new bestie weeks ago…but if you’d like to for a group of…”cool old people”/ hahaha😂😊
@@merryt that’s me… old but cooool 🤣
Thank you for the kind comment! And sure! the more the merrier!! I LOVE friends. Especially ones that get my humor.
LOL. You DID! We're expanding the club! @@merryt
LOL. Welcome! @@gailkiener4202
Glad to have come across your channel and love your reaction. I subscribed. Why do you think that nobody talks about Kody line of work sale arms I know he made it in his contact that it can't mention his line of work. I wonder how much money he makes in arms sales clearly not enough but I think it shouldn't be a secret. Just my thoughts
Thank you SO MUCH! I'm glad you found me. And I'm grateful for the sub! I think TLC doesn't want to open the can of worms that is selling guns. I heard online from someone who saw him at one of these shows, that he was just selling paraphernalia to go with them. And it was like cheap knock offs. So I don't think he makes too much. Plus, there are not many shows a year. So, I'm not sure.
He definitely was not talking about sex. He just meant the relationship and performing for his religious beliefs because he can’t divorce her in his religion.
You're right. I've reconsidered.
Love watching you. Your are hilarious 😂
Thank you, thank you. You made me smile.
What if Meri really just hung on to punish Kotex and Sobbin? Hear me out. ..she could have left at any time. She stayed to force Kotex to spin his wheels and know she's still there and that it's his role to come to her bed sometimes. That's what punishes Robbin. He has to.consider Meri, even just for the show. Making Sobbin have to appear to keep up a fake friendship. She actually kept them from being happy together for 10 years lmao! What if that's why she can laugh and not be bothered at this point?!? This has been her revenge :)
I LOVE this angle. And I hope you are right!!!!!
Enjoying this
@32:50 they are clearing Robyn’s name as to why she was manipulating Meri to stay by bringing up the information he fed her.
ooh. good perspective.
There was something wrong...yeah...jerk melted his wedding rings around that time.
I thought the act meant acting like a good husband and father. I definitely did not take it as the sexual act, since he had not been intimate with either Merri or Christine in the number of years. He was saying it was easy to pretend like he was in love with his wives and put on that act. The problem is, of course he stopped being loving towards his wives for at least 6 to 8 years. It’s a matter of time before he turns on Robin. He’s an abusive man. He emotionally abuses his wives. Even though he seemed joyful in the beginning of the series, if you listen to his words, he’s saying the same thing, he just is now angry. He absolutely will never take accountability for his own actions.
You're right. Everyone's convinced me....he just meant "acting" like a human being.. LOL.
It was “so wrong” because Robyn was telling Meri to keep doing what she’s been doing for years and years - hanging on like an idiot. It’s wrong that Robyn would be happy for Meri to keep doing that same thing, instead of doing something better with her life.
I didn't take "the act is easy" to be related to sex because I don't think that they've been having sex. I don't think that Christine or Jenn took it that way either. I believe that he meant acting as he's done the entire time in front of the camera. (Of course, I could be wrong.)
You're probably right. I was swayed by Meri's hysterical laughter.
I didnt take it as the "act" was in a sexual way because meri has said they haven't been intimate in a sexual way in over a decade. So i took it as it was easy to pretend he gave a damn about her and their marriage. To act like he was a good husband , just like he said he did with Christine. How he held her hand, gave her a kiss blah blah 🙄 it was for show. Also he admitted he keep the "act" up as long as he did because of Robyn atleast when it came to Meri
You're right. I agree with you. I've come back around.
I think the act means, he acted for the show like Meri is his wife. He thinks he is a great actor and he was fooling all of us. Maybe?!? It is very hard to try to think like Kody...😮
Youre most likely right. I've reconsidered! Based on the fact 99% of the comments agree with you! :)
Robyn and Kody are a pair of weirdo, creeps. 🤪
well put!!!
I didn’t think the “act “ was about sex . I think it was about acting like he loved them .
that's what I first thought. then the laughter and shock made me think differently. But you and everyone else thinks otherwise, so I'm switching back with you! lol
They always talk about duty as big part of their life. And yes, duty can be acting like a spouse and sexual but it really covers so much more.
I think that sex was only implied as part of the larger set of duties a husband has.
Anyway, still no, I never thought anyone was talking about sex. They never want to talk about sex. They are Mormon. Especially not this obvious and direct.
it's interesting that "duty" is part of their marriage, isn't it? sad.
Robyn 100% wears the pants, that question she had for Cody was a fake since she's trying to rehab her image.
It's not working! 😂