Sister Wives #3 | Season 17 discussion and more

[@FundieFridays]

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[@McRambleOn]

Can James PLEASE make a vid abt Mitt Romney?!? @fundie Fridays Saw on the wiki page that the browns fundie grp, the AUB, has their main temple in Mexico- & that got me thinking… bc I know that THE Mormon Politician, Mitt Romney, grew up there bc his fundie group had to move away/out of the US in order to practice polygamy… so is HE a member of the AUB?? Not sure what he says in public vs does in private, but that’s where James comes in… 😜 I also know Romney is not that relevant right now, or at all… But all this polygamy and Mormon talk has me curious. So I’m putting in a request to add him to the list at least, to be a subject in a future episode, or maybe a spot for a James cameo in a future vid surrounding/abt Mormonism… because Lord knows there’s been drama & crimes afoot there for A LONG TIME, and they just recently (this week) got in trouble w/ the gov, & are being exposed more, little by little, as the coercive, harmful, negative/high influence money oriented CULT that they are. And I can’t think of any ppl less qualified to break that down. FYI: @mormon stories is a great resource for updates & f’d up things the cult is doing, and has done… to FAR too many ppl. They’re the worst fundie/cult group on the planet IMO, bc of their sheer size and complete fraud of a “church”. Also, bc of their aggressive proselytizing (esp. in impoverished places & developing countries); ANNND bc of the fact that a majority of ppl don’t know abt their many faults/FRAUDS, money hungry practices, improper use of finances, fake history & “revised” teachings (that even their own adherents are unaware of), etc… AND just the fact that they’re an exploitative unethical fundie mega-group aka A HARMFUL CULT, that’s by definition, NOT CHRISTIAN. Ugh. Scientology & Mormonism need to be exposed & their tax exemption revoked more than anything/anyone else right now. And ole mitt is the face of the LDS’ horrible, abusive, bigoted, lying a$$es in the USA.

[@celinelia8127]

Jen will you respond to PauI and Morgan's response to your vid?

[@deanderson]

Just wanted to let you know I used your code to get an adorable Casetify case and *i love it*.

[@azurtimmerman8307]

Jen your eyes are STUNNING in this video 😍

[@littlenatb88]

Just ordered with your link!

[@FeministCatLadySpinster]

Have I ever watched Sister Wives? No. Will I ever watch Sister Wives? No. Will I watch this premiere? Absolutely. 🍿

[@previously4821]

yup same! I also get a kick out of not giving sister wives any views

[@jenniferjoykill7072]

Same!

[@creepypapermultipack]

SAME

[@twontree]

same here🤗

[@muellerphyllis]

Well said.

[@moustik31]

"I'll choose the dogs. I'll choose the kids and I'll choose the dogs" The wife in the camper is such a vibe.

[@ripwednesdayadams]

yesss janelle 🖤 also love that she’s exploring heavy metal lol

[@amandawhitney6255]

No dogs in the bed- that's what she said 😉if that ain't the pot callin the kettle! 🏴

[@amandawhitney6255]

@@ripwednesdayadams and she loves Eminem too?! - Janelle's a badass lol..I wonder if she likes Ri Ri too cuz I could see her all 'You look so dumb right now...' 😪😂

[@4Mr.Crowley2]

*Choose (I wouldn’t have posted this but it repeats three times and is confusing for those trying to learn English for example)

[@moustik31]

@@4Mr.Crowley2 I'm trying to learn English, so thank you for correcting me.

[@laurenconrad1799]

Before influencer parents forced their kids to appear on youtube, there was the OG force-the-kids-to-be-famous abuse machine: TLC.

[@Mels0103]

Or you'd force them into acting as soon as they got their first shots. Yeah, it's a lot easier to exploit your kids these days, unfortunately.

[@laurenconrad1799]

@@Mels0103 Totally. You can be like Michelle Duggar and force your kids to act like a televised version of themselves or you can be like Jeanette McCurdy’s mom and just force her to act. Either way, the kids are being forced to act like they aren’t abused.

[@truecrimelover2022]

And before that you learned things but then public funding was slashed

[@laurenconrad1799]

@@truecrimelover2022 It’s easy to forget that TLC was once The Learning Channel. Between the Duggars and the Browns, TLC does not stand for tender loving care.

[@maneckineckbeard1749]

Yes. Yes there was. Sigh.

[@emmaswan8059]

i loved christine's slightly amused, emotionally divorced facial expression while kody ranted about the sacrifices he made all while robin tearily watched. truly the look of a woman who is moved on.

[@myswanktrendz]

Yep, she had on her "make it quick 'cause this is bullshit" smirk.

[@jenniferwright834]

She was a queen! Confident, assertive and serene. A wonderful comparison to her prior hurt and shouted-down persona in the first season. Go Christine!!

[@MeganVictoriaKearns]

​@@jenniferwright834 YES! Christine handled that with CLASS! She just sat there, silent. So Kody ranted to the point he looked really damn stupid because no one was arguing back. Christine had absolutely, no question, 100% CHECKED OUT. She was D-O-N-E! I'm so proud of her. I honestly didn't think she had it in her to tell Kody to permanently fuck off. Happy to say "I was wrong" in this situation. (And I'm a person who HATES saying I was wrong!) *Go Christine! Yay!*

[@tianna1116]

Except Robyn never quite succeeds in squeezing out a tear. Funny, that… to “cry” with no tears. She’s been doing it for years, since the very beginning. The other wives have the patience of a saint

[@reu2002]

Grey-walling. Im sure at this point she’s a pro lol

[@dramonmaster222]

The irony of Sister Wives was that it was supposed to show polygamy in a POSITIVE way but it BOMBED horriblty

[@moustik31]

Just like the Duggars and the homeschool/quiverfull movement. Or with Honey Boo Boo and the toddlers' beauty pageants. ALL these environments are toxic and attract abusers.

[@rocketsummer]

tlc shows never portray anything in a positive light because they thrive on the drama

[@emilybarclay8831]

@@rocketsummer nah they were definitely up the Duggar’s asses until Josh’s stuff came out. The show started off mocking but very quickly turned into propaganda

[@ckilbarger01]

TLC people for sure saw this coming. Cody Brown for sure thought this was a chance to show his group in a positive way and did not think it would blow up in his face but they probably have a contact they can't get out of

[@moustik31]

@@ckilbarger01 Either that or they cant feed their families without the TLC checks.

[@ashleytyraisaacs]

Honestly, this show has turned into a beautiful example of women learning and moving on from exploitation. All of these women were groomed to live a particular kind of life and now you see them using the show as a way to talk about it. It's honestly awe inspiring and not to expose myself. But I genuinely watched these last two seasons and saw so much of myself in them that I broke up with my partner too

[@yam-w1u]

proud of you!

[@marktaylor3290]

I hope you are doing amazing!

[@hannah4669]

As you should!!! You deserve the best

[@yourpalfred]

🔥❤

[@megan_james]

❤❤

[@colormegrumpy]

"How many wives do you want?" "None" Sooooo close. He's almost there.

[@MeganVGallagher]

I swear I heard him say FIVE!

[@jakechartrand7308]

Lol. 😂

[@bettymartin3769]

😂😂 lovel it!! Kody is the absolute worst! I'm shocked he managed to "marry" 4 women, with only one being given his love and affections. Plus, he has tenuous relationships with many of his older children.

[@ckilbarger01]

​@@bettymartin3769 narcissists have a way of being absolutely charming, especially to people they want to keep as a SO

[@cl5470]

According to his friends from high school, he might want a husband instead. JS.

[@xglosis]

“It’s not about favorite, it’s about finding favor” that is just SUCH an absolutely wild thing to say

[@xglosis]

“Not about the bar part.” So it’s for the wet part then

[@sourgreendolly7685]

@@xglosis lmfaooo I thought the exact same thing with the wet part

[@bojomoonlight]

@@xglosis LMAOOOO💀

[@spOOkytimes]

"It's about who can stroke my misogynistic ego the best 😌"

[@erin9868]

It's worse. It's so much worse! "It's not about me having a favourite wife; it's about them working hard enough so I'll prefer them". Jesus H Christ.

[@bagelprince3]

Fundie Fridays is about as close to a church service every week as i get lol

[@katherinerivera8061]

so true lol

[@laurenconrad1799]

Same. Even if my mother wishes differently. 😆

[@notime4892]

😢

[@chillarypuff]

Same lol

[@libbywackett7254]

Felt

[@cl5470]

Logan is more of a father to those kids than Kody. Who made sure to visit Ysabel after her surgery? Logan. Who makes it to every single wedding or major life event? Logan. And it seems like he wants nothing to do with the fame. I hope he's okay. He had it pretty rough.

[@yam-w1u]

he recently married! from photos alone he looks pretty happy and in love ^_^

[@laurenconrad1799]

Kody is like the Mormon version of Henry VIII. Divorced beheaded died? More like 4 spiritual marriages, 2 legal marriages, and the emotional breakdown of 3 marriages and even more lives.

[@bettymartin3769]

🤣🤣 What a great comparison!! 🙌👏

[@DitaKruger]

And a partridge in a pear treeeeeeee

[@HeyitsBri_]

@@DitaKruger😂

[@athenac915]

As someone who is in the Six (the musical) hyperfixation of their life - this made me happy. I hope you have a phenomenal day!

[@laurenconrad1799]

@@bettymartin3769 thanks!

[@cookiessprite]

I always thought the ladies' support of the LGBTQ community was so sweet. Meri saying 'I don't always get the lingo right, but you're safe with me,' is so lovely. And Christine saying in an episode, 'if we want people to support our lifestyle, why wouldn't we support other people trying to do the same?' I actually thought it was quite sad that Cody was Cody. Just on a level, there's nothing wrong with polygamy or ~alternative lifestyles~ as long as everyone is a consenting adult. I thought there were moments in the show that were actually quite nice, and celebrated people living outside the norm.

[@GreenGorgeousness]

Right!! Alternative life styles need to stick together.

[@photofreak56]

The fact that Jannelle's respoce was and I'm praphazing here "oh honey I thought you had cancer. Thats all okay I love you I'm just glad your okay" Says a lot about her values.

[@amberbydreamsart5467]

I don't know if polygamy specifically as polygamy can really ever be divorced from the sexist attitudes of communities that took it up - polygamy being specifically one man, many wives as the only way to have plural marriage. Polyamory, aka whatever gender configuration doing plural relationships in whatever ways work for the people involved, I feel much better about actually being tenable as good relationships. A polycule could be one guy and several women, but the important thing is that those women are also free to pursue other relationships, etc

[@songriver1232]

Is Payton Christine's son or Janelles

[@BrokenFootRailfan]

@@songriver1232Paedon is Christine’s only son.

[@Veiled_Lepidoptera]

"The sacrifices that I made to love you...... WASTED!" I'm so sorry, I know this is such a heightened emotional moment but I laugh every time. It's soooo over the top XD

[@outsideisfreedom]

All I could think about was Buzz Lightyear saying “Years of academy training wasted!”

[@Call-me-Ez]

I rewatched it’s a few times and giggled each time.

[@FlowersOfIcetor]

I couldn't get over the [in normal voice] while he sounded like he was gargling slime while he was talking

[@Veiled_Lepidoptera]

@@outsideisfreedom OMG YES! I couldn't put my finger on what that reminded me of but that's IT! Geez it's been ages since I've seen Toy Story. I must remedy this.

[@Maialeen]

He's soooo cringy. And when he yells MAN! and it sounds like MYEAAN. He's the human embodiment of the concept of whining.

[@DarkMatterVisible]

Kody’s speedrunning his “no wife” preference in real time.

[@sarah3796]

Hahahaha I like this

[@stevegaddis3685]

"how do you take care of all those kids" kody:"actually i dont!" EXACTLY

[@hanwirtz4305]

Tbf they meant financially and he meant that the wives pitched in too.

[@HeyitsBri_]

@@hanwirtz4305I know that’s what the interviewer meant, but I don’t think that’s what Kody meant. Either way he told the complete truth

[@HeyitsBri_]

I’m glad you mentioned this. The proof is right there that these religions are about power and sex and keeping that cycle going. There is no way that all these kids are getting what they need to really thrive without the power wheel.

[@user-mv5zt8qd9l]

@@HeyitsBri_ that's not very hidden, mind. Just look at the quiverful bunch - openly having children for the sake of breeding more god-botherers.

[@mebellemychelle]

The way Christine interacted with the little child asking “why did you and dad break up” was just so kind, you can tell she’s great with kids, I’m glad she got to spend so much time with the kids as they grew up, seems like she’d be great at it

[@Maialeen]

Also, that little girl was so funny. When she snuck in another "HAVE DATES!" The tone of her voice. She's like a little postivity goblin😭I hope she doesn't live like this when she grows up.

[@ering2467]

She’s the one who took care of all of them.

[@spOOkytimes]

Girlie ran an entire in home daycare for too many kids AND worked. Kody should be worshiping the ground she walks on.

[@Discordia5]

​@@spOOkytimesAt least her new boyfriend seems to think she's incredible.

[@Discordia5]

@K She got that ugly talk from kody, I'm sure.

[@Bibliomaniac14]

Kody screaming and his ex wives just sitting there, disgusted. Oh my godddd lol. He is so embarrassing to himself

[@Sputterbug]

fr lol and its also funny bc the way he said he "wasted" all those years trying to love her (uh, what?) just drove the point in. like ofc they dont wanna be with him. and he's too full of himself to see anything wrong. he constantly projects all the emotional abuse he puts out as if theyre the ones doing it

[@brittneybrisbin744]

@Sputterbugz the way he said "wasted" reminds me of Buzz Lightyear when he said "Years of academy training wasted!"😂

[@Ljsthoughts]

​@Brittney Brisbin oh my god thank you SO MUCH this clip has been driving me bonkers for so long trying to figure out what it reminded me of and its that!!!!!

[@alynapuhskinti]

@@brittneybrisbin744 got me thinking of SpongeBob when he starts chanting ‘Soiled it!’ over and over again lol

[@sherrita80548]

When Janelle said dude you not even on the lease when kody tried to tell her to throw out her grown kids I fell out 😂

[@DarkBlueSkys]

Kody saying “manosphere” is the thing that’s finally forced me to stop and take a break

[@imshinycaptain]

This cannot be the kind of man Dolly begged Jolene not to take.

[@butterbeanqueen8148]

😂

[@Hiker2110]

I think you won the Internet with this comment.

[@amandawhitney6255]

😂😂😂 unless Jolene is Robin ... I don't think I closed my mouth at all during the last episodes, what a 😽

[@justanotheranonymousaccoun6365]

I’d love to hear a part 2 called “On Second Thought, Jolene”…in which a woman tries to pawn her man off on another woman

[@laluna3738]

I love ❤ this comment 😂!!!

[@bre6825]

I honestly love the chipmunk voices- especially on Cody 🤣 It makes his outbursts all the more ridiculous and entertaining.

[@mylifeisaparty]

omg I forgot there was an effect and when he talked for the first time I thought it was his real voice lmfaooo

[@lilidonna]

How funny that Kody and Robyn are now stuck with each other while everyone else flies off to live their best lives

[@Platinum907]

YES❣️

[@brittneybrisbin744]

Peyton: "(My sibling) doesn't talk to me anymore so I wouldn't know" *proceeds to demonstrate exactly why Leon doesn't talk to him anymore*

[@askerror1987]

As a trans guy it was really sad to see. This kind of behavior is why I don't talk to my birth family much anymore

[@brittneybrisbin744]

@@askerror1987 I'm really sorry. I don't understand why it's so hard for people to let go of a false image they had of someone and just love them as they truly are.

[@askerror1987]

@@brittneybrisbin744 Unfortunately that’s the case for a lot of homophobic and transphobic families. They don’t love you, just the idea of you. The moment that you shatter that perception they do everything in their power to “fix” you

[@GBfanatic15]

even if he didn't misgender leon he fucking said they're just doing it for attention...god that whole spiel just made me want to hit him

[@anitablackman1]

@@askerror1987 it's not always homophobic. It's not that we're scared sometimes we simply don't understand or some don't agree.

[@andreakokko5246]

“HAVE DATES! 👹 👹👹” “It doesn’t always fix anything my love. But thank you what a good idea. 👱‍♀️💁‍♀️💅” This was my favorite part. But having it sped up made it glorious

[@silver8632]

Robin whining about Christine wanting to end her (spiritual) marriage like Cody didn't (LEGALLY) divorce Meri for her lmao. I'm sure being "spiritually" together afterwards makes that Somehow Different though 😂😂 fantastic video!!

[@Rhaifha]

No no, he juuuust married Robin to be able to legally recognize her kids or whatever. That's totally why, and not because Robin wanted to feel special! /s

[@davidplants]

I worked 10 hours at dollar general today, its cold and rainy outside, just miserable. But, me and my cats sat down to takeout Jamaican food and turned this on and I literally smiled and said HEY JEN! Thank you for some relief, from a fellow atheist and progressive living in rural red red Tennessee. This made my day ❤ Catthew and Tortilla also smiled and said hey Jen 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

[@abbyb9929]

Catthew is such a good name omg

[@tonyabrookes9931]

❤

[@FernandoTorrera]

Jamaican takeout yum

[@davidplants]

@@abbyb9929 And a very, very good cat

[@spa-peggymeatballs4861]

From one atheist, leftist in a red state to another.. just sending love. A ten hour workday is no small feat and I hope you get the rest and downtime you deserve and need! Also catthew is the greatest name ever.

[@GBfanatic15]

christine is just looking at kody like "yeah? are you done having your tantrum?"

[@mirandarensberger6919]

Well, she is accustomed to raising children.

[@MamaRobynR]

The clip of Robyn dancing in 1998 was the most incredibly uncomfortable, painful and equally hilarious thing ever seen on YT!!! Thank you 🤣 🤣🤣🤣

[@rogersmith9566]

Time stamp??

[@rogersmith9566]

Nvm I found it it’s uncomfortable ☠️

[@mothmangotango]

I can't remember if Jen said this or if I saw it anywhere else, but it is very funny that Kody's wives have kind of unionized against him. And now that the kids are a lot older, seems like they're joining. And good for them!

[@sarah3796]

Satisfying really haha. He’s awful

[@kadams3029]

Yeah, I've always been interested in this show, but could never watch it regularly because I can't even stand to look at him. I'm delighted Christine and Janelle are getting their own show.

[@brookew2403]

That scene with Logan makes me so angry! “He just came super responsible” “takes responsibility very seriously.” NO! He saw that he if didn’t get up and feed his siblings, nobody else would! If they were really a family like they claimed. It would be the responsibility of all the adults to care for all the kids!

[@moonlightauras1]

Can the show really call itself Sister Wives if the man no longer has the wives in question?

[@lindapgolan7070]

Real Housewives franchise has very few marriages now so there's that.

[@Maialeen]

They could rename it to Kody Cries.

[@XlittleXdrummerXgirl]

They take Kody out of the series and just focus on the Ex-Wives. TBH probably an objectively better decision since, wow, Kody is going downhill FAST

[@spOOkytimes]

Sister (ex) Wives

[@edvh88]

What is the technical term? I think they’re connected forever now

[@cb034]

Revealing a partner on social media ON Valentine's Day is 1000% a hard launch

[@hannahcook8017]

Something about getting a “Pure Flix” ad before watching a Fundie Fridays video is so *chefs kiss* perfect

[@AmyLou733]

I got an ad with that wedding site designer who couldn't possibly produce a wedding site for a gay wedding.

[@bunnym.2414]

i did too 😂

[@photofreak56]

You got one too?

[@cmorgana666]

Watching Christine leave and her whole journey this latest season was so satisfying and ultimately wholesome.

[@HayleighPaige]

“She can always talk to her downline if she gets lonely” good god Jen, that was incredible 😂😂

[@bonafideslacker2626]

I LOVE that Gwendolyn agreed to let you use her Patreon content for the episode. There is no way in hell that that young woman is gonna Keep Sweet!

[@mandy3486]

Gwen has a you tube channel that is amazing. Shes awesome

[@cemmett2008]

I watch Gwen's channel. Shes so great. I love her spirit and sincerity.

[@photofreak56]

The fact that Kody saw Christin being happy for Janelle's camper like yeah maybe she doesn't like it but that doesn't come off as teasing it comes off as "I'm choosing to be supportive

[@erinv.4284]

at the first Women's March in DC (January 2017), Meri, Janelle, and a couple of their children (I think including Leon) walked right past me and my mom and I remember her being so shocked!

[@cs4972]

(TW/CW, graphic descriptions of pain) I honestly do not know how much the general population knows about scoliosis surgery/spinal fusion surgery, but since I had never even heard of it before I had it two years ago, I will share how big of a deal it is that Cody wasn’t there by Ysabel’s side and instead went to a friend’s wedding. It was legitimately the hardest, most painful, long and immobilizing thing that I have ever been through in my life. I couldn’t walk or use the bathroom for a week afterwards, I couldn’t even flip on my side in the hospital bed without my dads help. Even being sat upright in a wheelchair to get me into the car to go home was worse than any pain I had ever experienced before. The medicine I had to take tasted so foul I threw up a couple of times while drinking it. Ik that if you didn’t know what the procedure was, you might think it wasn’t that bad that Cody left Ysabel to officiate a wedding, since maybe he might have already promised to do so, but please hear me when I say that Cody leaving 19-year-old Ysabel during that time is one of the most malicious acts I have ever heard of. These surgeries are planned months to years in advance, and are debated highly among parents and surgeons if it is necessary to take place since the process is so painful and risks paralyzation, which meant Cody fucking knew for MONTHS that he was abandoning his child in perhaps one of the worst, most dangerous moments of her life, and that honestly makes me fucking sick to my stomach. FUCK YOU, CODY.

[@n.v.beeeee2149]

I'm so sorry you had to experience that. 🌻 When I saw this I wondered if it was a bit of a passive FU on Kody's part. I remember seeing an episode of Sister Wives where they discussed Ysabel's scoliosis and that, instead of surgery, they had decided to do exercise. I get the feeling Kody never wanted Ysabel to get the surgery, on top of him being a horrible person all round.

[@cs4972]

@@n.v.beeeee2149 ugh that is so disgusting but totally does not surprise me. Ik that we shouldn’t judge someone just based off of what we see on tv but Kody is one of the most soulless human beings I’ve ever seen on reality tv.

[@PumPumRat]

Someone else who had a spinal fusion here and that is purely evil that he wasn't there. I had mine during the height of COVID and it killed me to have to limit who come visit me. For someone to just choose to not be there for their kid is terrible.

[@steviebeevie]

If i ever see that Wish Sammy hagar MF

[@caitlynwinkler4189]

I’m so glad you commented this because I feel like his terrible parenting is often overlooked because his terrible husbanding is so obvious, but it is soooo obvious that he does not care about the majority of his kids.

[@hoorayitsjackie6166]

That Peyton kid gives ‘I’m going to be a cop someday’ energy

[@googleuser3749]

Paedon is mini Cody. In one interview I saw of him, he said respect and obedience from women are more important to him than love. Somebody even called him out & gave him a chance to walk it back, yet he didn't. I worry about the damage he's going to do in his life. He's also super homophobic. The shit he says about his two LGBTQ siblings is fucking awful & then he goes "statistically" there can't be just one who's "gay like [refuses to use Leon's proper name]." And says "isn't it a coincidence" the one who "is gay" ended up being the child of the abusive mother. As if it is somehow caused by having a shitty mother.

[@vans0nhead220]

he’s gonna get outed as a Josh Duggar type i’m SURE

[@07Flash11MRC]

Paedon's statement is really ironic considering his constant and continuous physical and mental abuse of his sister Gwen(dolyn). By his own logic it's therefore his own fault that Gwen is gay married now. xD I guess Bea (Gwen's wife) really owes him then, lmao.

[@neverlandnights]

The best part of sister wives is seeing Cody flail around like a man-baby whenever one of his wives leave him. You can tell these women have been saying, "you don't have time for me, you don't pay attention to me, you gave me nothing so I learned to live without you" like 100x each before this. We get to see this moment of him going "But wahhhhhh" and them just staring at him like he's a toddler screaming about breaking their own toy. There's just nothing left there, just questioning what they ever saw in him in the first place. I'm also glad that Robin with her "I came into this marriage of uglies and I was PRETTY" attitude is stuck being the only wife now. Now SHE has to deal with him.

[@thenothingaccountforanothi275]

The amount of tears that escaped my eyes from laughing at the knife in the kidneys rant was unreal. I swear I was squealing like Trixie!

[@cl5470]

Especially when they cut back and forth from Kody to Christine. Kody: *screaming like a banshee* 🤬😡😤😭 Christine: 😐😑🙄

[@bo.sleeps]

WASE-TED

[@xLiLlyx98]

Cawing/screeching/croaking like Trixie 😂

[@Samantha-dv4je]

Is it weird for me to say I feel like this had a happy ending…? I feel like everyone is finding themselves, recovering,….its the best way things could have gone in a bad set of circumstances. I’m so happy for them❤️

[@xLiLlyx98]

Really feels like in a movie, the villains get stuck with each other at the end and everyone else can have a happy ending 😂 (from someone who's never watched an episode of this in their life and is simply going off of this video about it)

[@07Flash11MRC]

Well, Meri, Janelle and Christine are doing much better, but Kody and Robyn aren't. Also the kids are much better off away from Kody. He's very unstable and potentially dangerous.

[@tarag2705]

I saw some video where Christine said she’s not a part of the Mormon church and that she is agnostic. My mind was absolutely blown!

[@mstaramae_irl]

One positive thing I’ve gotten from Sister Wives is how amazing of a mother Christine is and I’m so happy she’s finally happy.

[@someusername4129]

Still shocked at how this guy is holding onto that stringy hair.

[@elisabethweisser8163]

Plus it's home permed!!

[@TheWobblyQueen]

@@elisabethweisser8163 The sacrifices I made - to perm you. WASTED !!!

[@elisabethweisser8163]

I' m getting pre- date Joe Exotic stroking his mullet, and saying " Here's the sex appeal" from Kody hangin on to the long perm!

[@nelegrund5041]

Petition to name one of the support tiers "collection basket", cause you know, we're a church after all

[@haleygarrison7068]

Jen's hair looks so pretty! I love that color on her 💕

[@belindarocky961]

I was thinking the same thing. It looks great with her skin tone. Envious of ppl who can pull off pretty colors.

[@rachelk4805]

She definitely can rock a hot pink like nobody's business.

[@dayumertika]

ikr SO PRETTY

[@marinaproctor1067]

I was just thinking that! It looks so great with her makeup too!!

[@neen42]

Right?! I'm just as fair, but more yellow/warm toned, and dont think i could carry it off. Currently just going gray and not hating it - ashy light brown hair is a good compliment

[@plavcovakat]

I am eastern European girl who learn English quite recently ( kind of ). With that a bilions new topics opened for me to be explored, thank you for been a perfect guide through this mind opening journey Your videos are my new obsession and I wish you and your lovely boyfriend all the best.

[@Xer031]

Hey!! Your English is great! Welcome to the Fundie Friday's universe!

[@reginarainer9740]

‘Knife to the kidneys’ Robin is being all teary eyed and Christine I am absolutely convinced rolled her eyes at him.

[@breaunnalj2829]

Me again, the sadness in their voice/face talking about their dad not remembering his birthday made me die inside.

[@promisedjubileedaniels]

I LOVE sped-up sister wives 🤣🤣🤣🤣 best thing I've ever accidentally come across!!! HAHAHA

[@pamiam9017]

The kinfe in the kidney scene made me think that a) Koday will never be an actor, that was so badly performed and b) dude, you are the last person to talk about kidneys considering you nearly killed Truly by neglectding her and she went into kidney failure.

[@rebeccajaurigui2441]

Jen, I just want to say that I look forward to fundie Fridays! You are so beautiful and you come across like a friend. Thanks for putting out the content you do!

[@McRambleOn]

I had *NO idea* that in the past year or so *both* Mary and Jenelle had ALSO left Kody… So thank you for this update! Im VERY happy for them, and hope ALL the kids can get lots of counseling and create strong, loving lives/families of their own- that aren’t influenced too much by Kody & their parents’ poor decisions.

[@PsychadelicDudette]

I appreciate the way you (and James, too!) approach these topics with the appropriate amount of empathy and understanding of their beliefs but you're also willing to be constructively critical when needed. I truly look forward to your content whenever you post. Can't wait to hear more from you at your own pace :)

[@ronnie7204]

Let's not forget how Mykelti revealed that she was parent-ified as Robyn's live-in nanny

[@lowlyjester]

Never really watched Sister Wives, loving your coverage, though. Wow, Robyn really said (without saying), "when I entered the family, I saw I was the thinnest/ most attractive." 😑

[@cantocant2346]

She said the other women had stretchmarks like it was a personal insult to Kody. But they had stretchmarks because of having Kody's babies. Robin is acting like the other wives went out and bought stretchmarks just to spite him, lol

[@christina7557]

Christine is the reason why those kids turned out so well

[@07Flash11MRC]

and Janelle and Meri are the reason all five of them and their shared kids have roofs over their head.

[@rebekah1180]

I know this is off topic, but I don’t have any other social media to tell you this…. I’ve been subbed to you for a while now and I just wanted to say how proud and happy I am for you. Seeing your sub count at 300k+ makes me so happy. I am a Christian, but don’t follow a religion. I can’t think of a time I didn’t agree with you. I’ve even shown some of your vids to my mom who also enjoyed them. I appreciate all the work you also do for LGBT+ community, issues with abortion, etc. Your videos are not just entertaining but super important. Thank you for all the hard work you do and giving everyone a judgement free, welcoming community. 💜❤️💙

[@theoblongbox4909]

I cannot help but laugh. Like, he really lost 3 wives. You have got to be a terrible husband for that many to leave.

[@kaytaniel]

i'm crying, the "HAVE DATES!!!!" is sending me

[@heyummrandommuch]

"gonna choose the kids, gonna choose the dogs." love that lol

[@miffizzy]

The ick Kody gives me is literally astronomical

[@semoneh3331]

I’m beyond excited for Christine, Janelle and all the kids in their new lives and I can’t wait for a spin-off.

[@heatherduke5410]

Honestly, Kody doesn't get to have an opinion on dogs in the bed when he's hardly ever there in the first place. I knew Leon had come out as trans but I didn't know that's the name they went by. I like the name choice. I'm really glad that Gwendoline is in therapy and seems to be doing so well.

[@laurenconrad1799]

It’s either dogs in his bed or 4 women in his bed while the man thinks he is a prized stallion.

[@sourgreendolly7685]

The fact that Kody thinks it's not way worse to have him in bed says it all really

[@Akursedtime]

Kody ranting to Christine about wasting his time loving her while simultaneously during their marriage state he is not in love with her, forgot about her kids and ignored her for dayquil, nyquil Sarah Huckerbee eyebrow, Sobyn and the whole time I live for Christine's expression of "You done yet? Got places that doesn't include you to go to."

[@2p-blog-thing]

I love this. My parents were swingers, and showed me sister wives as sort of a way to normalize it when I was younger. Things fell apart even worse that in SW, so it’s almost gratifying to watch things fall apart on their end. And I will forever have a mental connection to the show and family

[@2degucitas]

I hope their swinging wasn't brought home.

[@NotDaveGahan]

If you ever want to do a lengthy publication of your experiences I just wanna let you know that I’m all ears, or eyes in this case.

[@2p-blog-thing]

@@NotDaveGahan I don’t know what would all be involved, but I’d be up for talking about my experiences.

[@biancat7761]

@@2p-blog-thing how did they tell you they were singers? Like did they sit you down and tell you or did you find out by accident?

[@GBfanatic15]

my aunt and uncle used to be swingers..then just figured out they were with the wrong people and got married...they have two kids and were together until my uncle passed in 2012

[@ranga1cat]

I know you can’t arm chair diagnose but kody is the best example of a malignant narcissist I’ve ever seen on reality tv.

[@wooogie672]

i’m really sick of people calling every bad person they see a narcissist. there’s no way you can diagnose someone with something as complex as NPD over tv appearances. labeling assholes, cult leaders, and other abusers as narcissists, which directly translates to you saying they have NPD, perpetuates the massive amounts of stigma people dxed with NPD deal with. people with NPD, or with any other cluster B personality disorder like ASPD, are not inherently bad people NOR significantly more likely to be abusive or harmful compared to….. literally any other mental disorder. ofc there’s a potential for them to be abusive, but people with NPD are more often than not victims of abuse rather than the ones who are abusive. it is very harmful to dx someone you don’t even know through what you see in a heavily-edited reality show JUST because they’re a selfish asshole. i’m not mad at you, i’m just trying to educate because i see this narrative pushed so often when people with NPD are people who have struggles and deserved to be humanized and respected

[@ranga1cat]

@@wooogie672 while I understand where you’re coming from the term narcissist is a blanket term and can be used for people who have narcissistic qualities or habits and is completely independent of the medical term NPD. Saying someone is a narcissist is not the same thing as diagnosing them with NPD. Only a mental health professional can do that and that’s only if the person comes in for sessions, which due to the nature of narcissism is basically a non starter. Also I think you’d have to be blind to not recognise that Kody possesses some hard core narcissistic tendencies. As Dr. Ramani said you can’t diagnose someone for being a jerk but using the term narcissist as a description of someone’s personality isn’t diagnosing them. Edit: also someone I love went through horrific narcissistic abuse so while I understand that they are humans etc. I’m not buying the whole they’re more likely to be victims narrative. It’s just not true.

[@Bee-rt5qf]

@@wooogie672 you can be an asshole with NPD, and you can be a nice person with NPD.

[@smokesparkles777]

honestly dude I agree

[@angelawossname]

I'm sorry, the idea that someone with limited or no empathy is less likely to be an abuser is ridiculous. Now, they are still human, and they can't help the way they are, but that statement will only cause more people with NPD and ASPD to be abusive. My mother has a cluster b disorder. I forgive her abuse because she can't help the way she is, but that doesn't make her abuse okay. What a load of gaslighting bullshit.

[@Hyrule_refusestodie]

Your camera quality has gotten so good over the years. Bravo

[@CH-ur4xo]

For sure! Her eyes look so sparkly ✨️

[@broadway331]

As someone who had scoliosis surgery as a teenager, I know how scary it can be for a kid and how much you’d want your family there. It’s a long surgery and you’re usually in the hospital for a few days. And then you have to relearn basic things like getting up from a laying position. It would be one thing if Kody was watching the rest of kids at home because Christine was at the hospital with her daughter. But he clearly wasn’t.

[@katiemagiera6913]

Jen you are so so beautiful sis! Your just glowing and the hair and makeup are perfect!

[@Witchygirl22]

She really is gorgeous. I freaking adore her.

[@Sarah-re7cg]

Kody screeching about the years of “sacrifice” he “contributed” I can’t. Like I just can’t.

[@MichiganCrimeTime]

50:06 “she can always talk to her downline” BOOM! Best quote ever! And I absolutely LOVE Christine.

[@erinalexander9797]

I can’t lie, hearing their voices sound like children makes the show so much more entertaining 😂 I’ve been following the drama closely, so I’m glad you decided to do this video!!

[@momof3chis291]

Representing for your GenX Jennites ☺️. I’m a monogamous old married woman, but I generally view polyamory between consenting adults 👍🏻, and polygamy 👎🏻.

[@Giovi111]

Every poly couple I know is full of drama and sadness. They’re so self centered.

[@thelonleyUchiha1]

@@Giovi111 you need to get out and meet more people than because I’ve known multiple people in good consenting polyamorous relationships and even if things don’t work out, they talk to each other like adults

[@khill8645]

​@@Giovi111 Hilariously, I know a few poly folks and they are practically paragons of generosity and selflessness -- it's their monogamous parents and cousins that are the selfish drama-mongers

[@MintyFarts]

Honestly his entire story of marriages reminds me of the various girlfriends a "very serious" Christian boy who definitely doesnt have sex before marriage would have, except he married them instead of pretending hes holy and pure and now he accidentally has a collection

[@mymia731]

And now he accidentally has a collection 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Xer031]

Well family, I just interviewed for my dream job. I killed that interview and I'm just praying to our lady of eternal sexually broken losers, that I get it.

[@butterbeanqueen8148]

❤

[@degrassiclassof2004]

I hope you get it too!

[@Xer031]

@chelseaholmes8744 Thank You so much! I should be hearing back within the next week or so! I will post back.

[@MinasMagic]

Proud of you for killing the interview. Hope you get your dream job 💜

[@sisuguillam5109]

Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

[@darcygilbert1353]

Cody reminds me of one of my uncles whose on his 5th or 6th marriage. I lost count. He finds women online, charms & love bombs them for a few weeks/months then marries them. Then the real monster comes out & he becomes abusive. And every time a relationship fails it’s ALWAYS the woman’s fault.

[@calmadownayonna]

Came for the lore, stayed for the Robin breakdance video.

[@avuhwee]

Jen hitting her head against the keyboard is the most relatable thing

[@Sputterbug]

poor kids. i know what its like to have very short notice as a child before moving. and whats more, my parents told me i wasnt allowed to tell anyone i was moving, including my friends, which meant i wasnt allowed to say goodbye. now i have trouble with things like that. and my family was mormon (generic). idk if thats just a mormon thing or not

[@uudreyyy6435]

if anything, i’m glad the kids are somewhat comfortable moving on from their childhood being on TV or continuing to use their platforms to tell their stories. thank you for another great video Rev. Jen!

[@wordstowordlessthings]

the montage of unhinged Kody lines at the end is perfection. also hell yes a Christine/Janelle spinoff!

[@kaemincha]

Just got home from a gay bar, it's truly the best time to watch Fundie Fridays

[@berby2068]

Jen it’s been such a privilege to watch your channel grow over the past few years. You are so great at what you do!

[@audieh]

The houses right next to each other with a shared back yard is literally the set up for the family is “Big Love”

[@mary78880]

Oh yay! I was really hoping Janelle and Christine would still be friends and have each other

[@SallyJesseRaphael420lol]

I thought they were?

[@junkin456]

Vegas cul-de-sac honestly sounds like a dream to me. I miss my family a lot, but we can't live all together and it makes me wonder if this would work for us. Also imagine having your little queer commune living in a place like this 🥺 S mostly just daydreaming ofc, but the fact that they could have it and abounded it is very sad

[@jenallen5202]

Oh man you are about the only person I would sit through The Browns for... Glad you are feeling better.

[@Katy_didit]

Watching the replay at work and I literally LOLed at my desk with the change of voice for Kody during the interview and then Kody and Robin😂🤣

[@ReturnToSenderz]

20 seconds in, but if my husband thought it was funny to joke about not wanting to be married on national television, I would make it SUPER easy for him to get his wish. He’d have paperwork within the day.

[@capital_L283]

Yeah, I've always hated "jokes" like that, if you don't wanna be with me, if I'm a burden to you, so much so that you told *the entire nation* ...yeah, it's over

[@TheCherrybomb58]

I feel for everyone involved... and I haven't seen the show since pre-covid so I don't know everyone's experiences... but I really feel for the kid who didn't remind Kody of their birthday. I 100% know how horrible that feels. It's awful if it's even just one child, though I suspect it's all of them. I hope they all find healing.

[@janellbeach8616]

Im from Utah and knew "polyg kids" when I was growing up. Because of that my sister and I have been pretty fascinated with sister wives. Great recap, you hit some nuances that others might miss. Thanks Jen!

[@KimC657]

“Except for Meri,, she can always talk to her downline if she gets lonely I guess” ☠️☠️☠️ This was such a great video! I love your snark. I wondered if you follow Sister Wives and I was so glad when you posted this video! Kody makes me FURIOUS and I’m so happy for Christine and Janelle! I adore their friendship and I really hope it’s true they’re getting a spin-off!

[@elvinhaha]

I usually just listen while playing the sims, so I don't know if this is a new angle or camera, but I'm living for it! Loved the video and glad you're doing well with recovery!

[@MrsMeowMeowWoof]

Omg me too!! Sims and funniest Friday haha

[@ckilbarger01]

Positive female friendships! Love that! Go Christine and Janelle!

[@winzie-hz7zk]

Girl, I also got my wisdom teeth out! We can twin with our lack of wisdom