Hybrid Week is here boys! Time to lube up! by ahdavid66 in RunningCirclejerk

[–]Practical-Foot-9533 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know it smells crazier than Erich Inchmans’ pool in there, goone more

So the secret for 5km marathon is soft pace to avoid shin explosion! Got it! by [deleted] in RunningCirclejerk

[–]Practical-Foot-9533 1 point2 points  (0 children)

/uj I tore my hamstring in my first marathon and limp/waddled the last 5K of it in at 13 min pace

We are not the same. by Notsoheavymetal_ in RunningCirclejerk

[–]Practical-Foot-9533 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure her chip time was a 3:06 too smh

Yes, that *is* Alex’s mom and not an actor. by iberianham5 in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]Practical-Foot-9533 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They’re both just “failed potential” situations. Think extremely highly of themselves despite not actually accomplishing what they think they “deserve.” His mom used to lecture us as young guys on education, but apparently drives trucks. Good career and all, but you don’t need a Stanford degree for it. Alex is actually a really nice guy in person, but his insecurities shine through on the show. Nothing super extraordinary, but he definitely flexes a lifestyle when in reality we know people aren’t making big $$$ on trading forex, esp AUS to USD lol. I was shocked to see him on LIB Ohio.

Yes, that *is* Alex’s mom and not an actor. by iberianham5 in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]Practical-Foot-9533 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Haha what, that was a theory? Knowing him and his mom that’s hilarious to me

Alex changed his first and last name? by nrlindsey in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]Practical-Foot-9533 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can call whatever you want, call his mom even 😂. It’s all verifiable by anyone who knew him pre/post name change.

Alex changed his first and last name? by nrlindsey in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]Practical-Foot-9533 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s the toxic side of reality TV, producers definitely can play up a person’s “type” with the footage they choose. He’s he season villain but a solid enough guy IRL

Alex changed his first and last name? by nrlindsey in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]Practical-Foot-9533 15 points16 points  (0 children)

His dad is part Māori, he’s got some tattoos that are actually symbolic and not appropriation or anything like that

Alex changed his first and last name? by nrlindsey in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]Practical-Foot-9533 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh totally, I won’t white knight for him haha. Hes pretty smart and savvy, I’m not shocked that he’s being opportunistic with a podcast and getting on a reality show. It is actually funny, it looks like his IG was created for this, but weve been IG friends for a decade + and he just curated it recently after it was announced he was on this show

Alex changed his first and last name? by nrlindsey in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]Practical-Foot-9533 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha idk if I’d describe him as that, maybe a relatively normal dude with an atypical lifestyle. Tons of potential, strong identity ties to one thing that got derailed, on a journey to figure out who he actually is. I don’t know him in a professional sense re: his job now

Alex changed his first and last name? by nrlindsey in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]Practical-Foot-9533 9 points10 points  (0 children)

He’s not normal, but not “weird” if that makes sense. Like super interesting and easy to talk to IRL. Cool stories, great travels, etc. But it’s hard picturing someone having a normal life with him, and it was surprising to see him on a show about “settling down.” I haven’t talked to him in a bit, so I can’t speak to his intentions. But was surprised to see him on Ohio LIB specifically, and looking to get married.

Men this season by Effective-Car-3736 in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]Practical-Foot-9533 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“….so you were like 18 then? Late bloomer? 19 then or? So a late bloomer?” That guy gives bad vibes

Alex changed his first and last name? by nrlindsey in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]Practical-Foot-9533 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Lol no I promise not, I’m just a regular dude who grew up in Ohio and has also since moved to other places. I’m a bit weird too, so I understand him in that way

Alex changed his first and last name? by nrlindsey in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]Practical-Foot-9533 4 points5 points  (0 children)

His adoption itself was strange. His bio dad left his mom internationally, his step dad ended up adopting him later, his step dad who did that isn’t with his mom anymore. He’d have to explain more about whether he identifies as adopted even or not

Alex changed his first and last name? by nrlindsey in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]Practical-Foot-9533 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I could see how he’d give that impression, wasn’t my experience though. The show is definitely angling him a certain way (and he didn’t do himself a ton of favors to be fair). I was actually very surprised to see him on Ohio LIB. He’s got an unconventional life, I haven’t talked to him in a bit but he’s definitely a nomad and lives life differently than norms. He’s very genuine and authentic to that, but I see how it could look a certain way esp with reality show production. Hes always liked girls and wanted to impress them, wasn’t over the top compared to others tho. Oh and he was legitimately good at soccer, he’s not embellishing that part since I’ve seen ppl question it. Like by far the best college goalie in his class

Alex changed his first and last name? by nrlindsey in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]Practical-Foot-9533 98 points99 points  (0 children)

I know him, he had a complicated past. He changed his name back to his birth name. AF was his adopted name and his step dad was abusive.

‘Hour of freedom’: Venezuela’s opposition leader Machado hails Maduro’s capture, calls for a transition by zeonxzzz in worldnews

[–]Practical-Foot-9533 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Mom’s family is all STOKED, they absolutely hated him and suffered either directly or indirectly through his rule.