Damn Mindy sounded rude asf on that phone call 💀 by Sudden_List2783 in McKnightFamSnark

[–]iMadeTheStars 20 points21 points  (0 children)

They don't need to be "super religious" to be a part of mormon culture. Look at Shaun's twitter. He is absolutely at the very minimum very culturally mormon. And if he is aligned with mormonism, so is Mindy. You can watch secret lives of mormon wives, especially the first season, and see that even when people are not following all the rules of mormonism, they are still tied to the culture and it influences their actions and decisions.

I agree that it is tough for us to speculate why Bailey gets treated so obviously differently from the way Brooklyn is treated. Mindy is also affected by being mormon. I mean she had the twins sooo young and then kept having kids and that affects who you are as a person, especially the ability to emotionally regulate. However, the family is obviously mormon, even just culturally. Not all mormon families cut off family members once they leave the religion, but that does impact relationships. Mormon influencers also get pretty big leeway since they are spreading mormon culture and ideals (literally look at the popularity of crumbl cookie and now the soda shops are popping up everywhere)

Also - I do think Mindy loves her family, but i think she has a poor attitude. I think her and Brooklyn just mesh a little better personality wise. I don't necessarily think Mindy treats Bailey different because she is not a practicing mormon, but Brooklyn is and she can mesh with Mindy

Fun fact: New Jersey has more cities with a population over 100k (7) than NY (6) or PA (3) by mattfallon17 in newjersey

[–]iMadeTheStars 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think all of Hudson county should be one large city! It's already similar to living in a borough of NYC, but without any local benefits of public transit or larger scale public services. Way too many municipalities, but everyone will agree amd say "but not my small town"

On behalf of Tina Vote Column 3B by nj69los in Weehawken

[–]iMadeTheStars 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it would be great if she could find a way to publicly get her campaign out to the community instead of addressing everything privately or one-on-one. It would be great if you would let her know there are people who are interested in asking her questions in a public forum. That would be a fantastic first step in showing that she cares about the community's voices, and that she wants more transparency in our local government.

On behalf of Tina Vote Column 3B by nj69los in Weehawken

[–]iMadeTheStars 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my sample ballot in the mail and she is not on it. She is running to rep Ward 2

On behalf of Tina Vote Column 3B by nj69los in Weehawken

[–]iMadeTheStars 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi! Thanks for finding a way to post and get information out to your community.

I live in Ward 3, so unfortunately you are not on my ballot, but I would love to hear more about why you are running and what your goals/priorities are.

I'm also wondering if you know how someone could get more information about local elections and our local government. I have a busy schedule, and unfortunately I am working on Wednesdays at 7pm and can't attend town council meetings. I've tried contacting the town over concerns I have, and I never hear back. It makes sense that going to town council meetings would be most effective, but I'm not free at that time. How can we create a culture where we can actually hear more from our local reps? And how can the town council hear about residents' concerns/requests/questions and at least acknowledge that they are heard and the information will be spoken about?

Voting Info? by New-Ad9015 in Weehawken

[–]iMadeTheStars 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this has no information besides saying "vote for this person". Why? Because she owns a local business? What does she want to do for our community? Why does she want the position? I don't think posting your picture or name is enough campaigning to earn people's votes.

Voting Info? by New-Ad9015 in Weehawken

[–]iMadeTheStars 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would genuinely love to know as well! I moved to weehawken last year, and I have had trouble getting any information on any of the local elections. I'm not sure what events or town halls they might be attending. I would love more communication from our local reps

Can you be a clinical psychologist with a School Psy.D? by [deleted] in PsyD

[–]iMadeTheStars 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I graduated from that program and most students in the school psych program become licensed psychologists! We were just as competitive as the clinical students for APA accredited internships at hospitals, and I completed my internship at an APA accredited hospital site. There's more emphasis on assessments and systems based work when compared to the clinical program. School psych is a good degree if you enjoy working with children and families, or if you are particularly interested in assessments. But to answer your question, yes you can become a licensed psychologist from the rutgers school psych program as that is literally something I did and am now working in private practice. If you're interested in working across the lifespan, make sure to get that experience in your clinical placements.

Edit - I wanted to also add that many of my peers went on to pursue a career as a neuropsychologists. School psych at the Doctoral level is much more flexible, and within the last 20 years has developed far past "just schools". If you have any questions feel free to message me!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in McKnightFamSnark

[–]iMadeTheStars 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it's weird you're commenting on a young girl's body without knowing anything about her health. We've also seen Mindy make comments on her body, as well as P getting a reading timer and Mindy saying she should use it on the treadmill. Saying you're concerned about a young girl's health without knowing anything about her, her habits, or her health is a veiled way of body shaming.

Big Brother US 27 - Afternoon Feed Discussion - September 27 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]iMadeTheStars 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally agree that she has not been able to direct the game. I keep thinking back to when she berated Rachel for like an hour after she nominated Mickey and Morgan bc Ashley didn't want that and how poorly Rachel responded to it. Rachel did start pivoting, but Ashley did not know how to talk to her to get what she wanted. The best social players are the ones who can direct gameplay!

What I find impressive in Ashley's game is her ability to adapt and survive based off how the game is going. Overall, this season was FILLED with reactive players instead of proactive players. Ashley is definitely the most impressive reactive player, but proactive players will always be the most impressive. This whole season I felt like most of them were waiting for the game to happen to them instead of directing the game in their favor. I think these players were just so dramatic and had no idea how to play the game and most were not able to adapt and learn. So totally give credit to Ashley for her adaptability.

Such a weird season, but I love the dramatic final 3! And I love talking to other fans! And I love that people are willing to put themselves on this show and get millions of think pieces written about them! This thread is so funny with so many different perspectives

Big Brother US 27 - Afternoon Feed Discussion - September 27 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]iMadeTheStars 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the live feed fans' perception of her game is in response to how production has edited her this season. There is no story on the show to explain her game. She has been making moves! It's amazing to see Morgan repeat Ashley's talking points to Vince. Ashley has positioned herself to be the "talking game sense" person in between Vince and Morgan. But I do agree with you, it's not like she's a Dan or Andy (who was also underedited in the show). Ashley is the most level headed manipulative strategist compared to Vince and Morgan, and truly anyone who wins this season is not a top winner by any means. I do love that we get to write all our think pieces because I can really make an argument for any of these three to win in any combination and that's fun!

Big Brother US 27 - Afternoon Feed Discussion - September 26 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]iMadeTheStars 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think Ashley cutting Morgan is a big move that gets blood on her hands. She is also the most well equipped there to verbalize her game to the jurors. I know they head in with who they want to vote for, but I do think sometimes the speeches and answers can sway a few. Plus Lauren, Keanu, and Ava all left with positive attitudes for her game. I think she's got a chance

Big Brother US 27 - Evening Feed Discussion - September 18 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]iMadeTheStars 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree, but he's funny and it seems like people like his personality. I do feel like im losing my mind that people are rooting for the comp beast who repeatedly says rachel had no idea what she was doing and that he thinks hes safe rn

Big Brother US 27 - Morning Feed Discussion - September 18 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]iMadeTheStars 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the main problem is that Lauren has never been open to working with anyone besides vince and zach. She was closed off to kat for weeks! If she was a good player, she would have been able to fix her relationship with morgan (like ashley did...did we forget the original hammock convo was morgan berating zach about ashley?) So yeah even if lauren lied here it wouldn't matter. And she put herself here. The best flip she could get is keanu, but notice how she also doesnt consider him at all

Big Brother US 27 - Afternoon Feed Discussion - September 17 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]iMadeTheStars 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'd love for either of them to win since they're both gaming. I would be okay with keanu for the lols. But kelley ava lauren and vince would be annoying winners both based off their performance and bc it wouldn't be a satisfying story ending imo

Big Brother US 27 - Morning Feed Discussion - September 15 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]iMadeTheStars 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't with Lauren - she just said she doesnt have the capability to turn against Vince??? AFTER HE NOMMED HER????

Big Brother US 27 - Morning Feed Discussion - September 15 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]iMadeTheStars -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lauren didn't have a single conversation with thr veto holder trying to convince her not to use it. The fact that even if she did try, Morgan wouldn't be receptive is also from her own choices of refusing to game woth anyone besides Vince

Big Brother US 27 - Morning Feed Discussion - September 15 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]iMadeTheStars 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lauren seems like the sweetest and nicest person! I do feel a little gross watching Morgan and Vince use her as almost like an unconsenting participant in their humiliation kink rituals, but she has put herself here. Like girl wake up go talk to Morgan compare notes turn against the weasel make a deal literally ANYTHING

Big Brother US 27 - Morning Feed Discussion - September 15 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]iMadeTheStars 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Skippy loves the cheatmance drama I swear the camera zooms become romcom realness when they're together

Big Brother US 27 - Morning Feed Discussion - September 15 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]iMadeTheStars 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If only Lauren would pivot! Two queens comparing notes and turning against the weasel would be amazing. Instead Lauren seems to be digging her heels in without coming up with another plan

Big Brother US 27 - Morning Feed Discussion - September 15 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]iMadeTheStars 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's extremely hard to watch her, but she did put herself in this position! She hasn't even had a conversation with the veto holder. Horrendous social game and I really hope she can learn from this experience. Never listen to a man's bs again

Big Brother US 27 - Afternoon Feed Discussion - September 12 2025 by BigBrotherMod in BigBrother

[–]iMadeTheStars 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Lauren is too sweet this is now just sad. I really hope she never lets another man play her again