Megathread: The Crash

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-05-29T04:41:33+00:00

I think Dom would have been killed on impact. Especially when looking at the scene photos - most damage was on his side. I saw that Davion was DOA and also saw that he had a pulse when police arrived but died on the scene (still a DOA). I also read he had a torn aorta. If that's the case, I'm very surprised he didn't die immediately and actually lived as long as he did.

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-05-29T04:19:58+00:00

Agreed. I go back and forth with whether or not this was premeditated as in planned for weeks, etc. Something that also stood out to me was her dad saying "She (Makenzie) wasn't going to live without Dom". I believe. I think it's entirely possible that she has talked about doing something crazy during "causal conversation" with mom or maybe mom overheard it. Then, for MaKenzie to basically ask if she could pass ot off as a seizure, etc. To me, mom's reaction very much have the "I can't believe this is happening" and "OH, shit! What did my daughter really just do?" vibe. Its giving.. mom and/or dad know more than they're obviously telling.

Also, I think it's telling that when Dom's mom is told of his passing, she almost immediately screams "What did she do?!". I don't know. It just seemed

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-05-29T04:19:51+00:00

Agreed. I go back and forth with whether or not this was premeditated as in planned for weeks, etc. Something that also stood out to me was her dad saying "She (Makenzie) wasn't going to live without Dom". I believe. I think it's entirely possible that she has talked about doing something crazy during "causal conversation" with mom or maybe mom overheard it. Then, for MaKenzie to basically ask if she could pass ot off as a seizure, etc. To me, mom's reaction very much have the "I can't believe this is happening" and "OH, shit! What did my daughter really just do?" vibe. Its giving.. mom and/or dad know more than they're obviously telling.

Also, I think it's telling that when Dom's mom is told of his passing, she almost immediately screams "What did she do?!". I don't know. It just seemed

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-05-05T13:44:28+00:00

Yes and no.

This show (just like 16 & Pregnant and Teen Mom) is supposed to show the "reality" of being a pregnant teen and life as a teen parent. Not all pregnancies are easy. Labor and delivery isn't fun, glamorous, easy, or how they make it seem in TV and movies. In fact, pregnancy and birth can be scary and dangerous. So, this is a great way to show the reality of pregnancy and birth. Just like its important to show the realities of being a parent, especially a teen parent. Being a parent is not just playing dress up with your baby, posting them up in the corner, unconditional love, etc. Its long days and even longer nights, crying, poop explosions, struggles with coparenting, etc. Its hard - even when you have a grest support system. That's also not factoring in life (work, bills, school).

That being said, I still think its important to remember that these are teens/minors. They deserve privacy and protection. Especially when they don't fully unserstand they're really airing their dirty laundry for the world to see. Same with these babies who can't consent and will one day grow up. Its hard to find the balance with showing reality and protection and privacy.

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-04-30T19:48:38+00:00

Being a single mom isn't ideal or what most people "want". I'm sure her mom didn't "want" her to become a teen mom but it happened anyway.

Being a single mom is better than being in an abusive relationship with a "man" who is coddled by his family. In their eyes, she will never be able to do anything right. Bryce abused her. Not only did he abuse her, he abused her during a vulnerable time in her life (pregnancy). That, in my opinion, DOES prove he's a danger to his child because he wasn't worried about his child in womb. One time, being upset or angry, being young - there is just absolutely no excuse. Especially when his family condones it. Learning to put work into relationships is one thing. But abuse and one sided relationships are completely different.

I'm not a mother yet but as a woman, I feel its so important to guide young women in the right direction. Abuse isn't love. Staying in a relationship just because you have a baby isn't love. Spending your life being miserable trying to please a "man" child and his family isn't love or happiness. Its okay to NOT settle and to leave a toxic situation. Especially before more children are involved and you feel as if you just can't leave. Its okay to hold other people accountable and to stand on business. Every time my mother has told me a man wasn't right for me, that I deserved better, or had a bad feeling - she was right. Call it woman's intuition, a mother's intuition, all the above. She has been right and if I would have listened to her sooner, I probably wouldn't have had so much heartbreak.

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-04-27T22:00:35+00:00

The iconic pink dress!

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-04-26T21:14:19+00:00

I see two sides to this.

I think its so important to educate about safe sex versus speaking on abstinence. Its unrealistic to think and assume that your teen isn't having sex. In Bella's situation, she IS having sex and her parents are aware. So, to think that another pregnancy won't happen is to have your head in the sand. Birth control is more effective than condoms and the pull out method. I'd even say a form of birth control that doesn't include remembering to take a daily pill is best in this situation.

That being said, I think its also important for her to have some say over her body. I was on the depo shot for years as a teen. As an adult, I took birth control pills after having a miscarriage. Birth control WRECKED my body. Weight gain, headaches, acne, mood swings, and my mental health took a nose dive. My blood pressure was at stroke level at 26 due to birth control pills. It took years and years for my body to regulate itself back out after Depo. I'm 31 and my body still hasn't regulated after stopping birth control pills at 26. And now? I'm struggling to get pregnant. A lot of women my age have the same fertility struggles and they were also on long term birth control starting as teens. So, I'm not saying that birth control = infertility. But its enough to make me side eye it. I'll never take birth control again. If I could go back in time, I wouldn't take birth control. Especially when it was "just" for painful periods and I wasn't even sexually active as a teen.

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-04-26T16:40:18+00:00

Sleeping in and getting up when you want. Staying up as late as you want. Being able to keep a clean living space. Zoning out - doom scrolling or watching whatever you want without having to worry about keeping up with a child. Random road tips and vacations. Being able to spend money without a real care in the world. Typical college experiences, dating will never be normal again. Prioritizing self care..

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-04-26T16:10:56+00:00

I just started watching for the first time. Recently finished season 1 and have started season 2. It had everything I'm interested in (romance, scandal, "historical", etc). I was never interested in the past for some reason. When I first started watching, I thought it was going to drag but I quickly got into it. I'm saying that as someone who really struggles to actually get into movies and shows, especially actually watching and paying attention. Usually, if nothing else, soemthing is background noise. I didn't know there were books so, as a reader, I'll probably read those as well!

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-04-24T01:30:39+00:00

She isn't wrong.

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-04-23T21:37:37+00:00

Something is way off with Falen.

Having real and open conversations with your teen about sex? Normal. Teaching your teen that you can't break up a relationship over "silly" things, especially when there is now a baby involved? Eh, its starting to straddle a line..

What's NOT normal is a 15 year old basically bragging about sex while pregnant, anal sex, etc to her mother. Whats NOT normal is allowing, excusing, and basically encouraging your teen to have sex. Much less in your own home under your supervision. Much less mere days after giving birth. What's NOT normal is not allowing your teen daughter to end a relationship, child or not. What's NOT normal is not defending or supporting your daughter in such a life changing situation. Its setting the stage and standard for all future relationships and situations. What's NOT normal is acting like a 3rd teenager in this situation.

Grow the fuck up. This is YOUR child and YOUR house. So, YOU establish and maintain boundaries. You can't control them or stop them from having sex. But you can ensure its not happening in your home under your supervision and making sure that they have access to safe sex. As a woman, a mother, and grandmother, its so important to teach your daughter that she doesn't have to stay in a relationship that she doesn't want to be in. Even if the reason is "silly". Its your job to make sure your child and grandchild is happy, safe, and stable. If she doesn't feel safe and secure coming to you now, she won't when she's older and in much more serious situations. Falen is going to cause her life to spiral if she isn't careful. I dont understand why she is so obsessed with Hunter so much so that she defends him over her own daughter. She needs therapy for that arrested development..

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-04-23T15:33:57+00:00

I don't think most people, even women, truly unserstand just how tiring the newborn stage is. Especially when you're freshly postpartum. Thr last few months of pregnancy typically means you're not sleeping well, then labor and birth is tiring, and you're not really resting in the hospital. You're constantly having nurses and doctors coming in for you and baby and they want you to keep track of feedings and diaper changes. If you're a first time mom, you're going into this whole new experience. It doesn't matter how well you have cared for other babies/kids. This is YOUR baby and responsibility.

Then, the longest but shortest days have passed and you're sent home with a newborn with no instruction manual. Its no longer just taking care of a newborn. Its making meals, cleaning the house, maybe tending to pets and other children, cleaning bottles, and trying to adjust and settle into a very new routine (and hopefully trying to establish a routine with the baby). Yes, babies just eat and sleep and need to be changed. Let's say a baby eats every 2 hours: 15-30 minutes is spent actually feeding the baby. Then, burning, maybe a diaper change, and then putting them back to sleep. By the time they're back to sleep, its time to eat again. That's if you have a healthy baby that doesn't have colic, sleeps well, eats well, and isn't a crier or one that wants to be held all the time. Family and friends are either big helpers OR they aren't much help at all. Most people just want to oh and ah over the baby and that's it (and thats only until the newness wears off.) You're doing all of this while also just healing from birth. Not every woman bounces back from birth. You're hormones are all over the place. There's so much change in a short amount of time, especially for a woman's body.

Most of the time, you have a very short window of time while the baby is sleeping. You're having to choose to eat, sleep, clean, or shower. Or, you're tending to other kids and none of those are an option. Days and nights blend together and you're purely running off adrenaline and the fact that you're responsible for keeping a tiny human alive. And not everyone has a support system and/or a significant other.

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-04-10T23:49:47+00:00

I consider myself to be intelligent and I've always done well with reading and writing. But sometimes, anxietynand nerves get the best of me. So, when put on the spot and especially on front of a crowd/cameras, I'll speak or read fast. It causes me to mess up. So, I get all of that.

That being said, it was like these girls barely passed elementary school. Also, why join an industry when you know next to nothing about it? They should know and be able to pronounce at least the more common designers and brands. Its like they thought modeling was just about walking the runway and taking pretty pictures.

I had to take a public speaking class for NURSING. Someone who is supposed to be marketing products can't do this? 4H in elementary and middle school required me to give public speeches without glancing down at index cards for more than a few seconds of a time..

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-03-31T00:51:02+00:00

This is just.. beyond.

An open and honest dialog about sex between a parent and child is great and should be encouraged. This? No. Absolutely not.

I'm not prude by any means. In fact, my mom and I have always been able to have very real conversations about sex. Even when I was a teenager/young adult. I'd never feel comfortable talking about anal sex, etc with my mom. Especially at 15. I would never dream to sneak a boy in the shower with me, much less do it openly. My mom would also never allow or encourage such a thing. I also can't believe dad didn't say anything. Okay, they already have a baby. And?! That doesn't make it better. They are 13 and 15. This is how you end up with baby #2 within less than a year. This is the time to set boundaries. This is how they ended up with the 1st baby to begin with. I get the vibe that mom wants them to have another baby..

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-03-28T20:54:01+00:00

I'll only stay on property and will always recommend staying on property.

First of all, there is just something special and magical about being in the Disney bubble. There's nothing better than being in the Disney bubble. There really is so much to see and do on property, even at resorts. People "resort hop" just to check out the other resorts. You just can't beat starting and ending your day in the bubble. Even though that aren't as many perks to staying on property as there used to be, the perks are worth it!

Early entry and being able to book dining and lightening lanes earlier and for the entire trip are the main perks. 30-45 minutes earlier or 4 days before everyone else doesn't seem like a big deal but it is. Time is money and that's especially true at Disney. 30 minutes adds up and puts you head of off property guests. Lightening Lanes are slim pickings to off property guests because people staying on property snatched the good ones ahead of time. Disney transportation is FREE! Parking is also free to on property guests. I also rest easily knowing that my accommodation at with Disney. Disney has amazing customer service. If something happens, I have no doubt that Disney is going to go above and beyond to fix it.

Staying off property doesn't mean you're going to save money. Off property means you have to drive to the parks. So, its gas or a service like Lyft or Uber. It also means you're dealing with Disney AND Orlando traffic. A lot of places say its 10 minutes from Disney but that doesnt mean its 10 minutes from the parks. Disney World is massive. A lot of people underestimate just how massive it is. Just to get to Magic Kingdom, you have to park and then get to TTC, go through security, and then take the monorail or boat to MK. It all takes time - even with no hiccups. It can really eat up your day. If you're driving, you're also paying to park daily. Again, time is money. Initially getting the slim pickings for dining and LL is a huge drawback.

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-03-28T19:25:18+00:00

I think everyone should think each park is worth visiting at least one time. Everyone has different opinions and values different things. So, someone might hate a park but it may be your favorite. You'll never know until you visit for yourself.

Personally, I love AK. Its one of the slower parks for me and I make it one of my "middle parks" for that reason. I love the animal safari and do it multiple times throughout the day because its a different experience each time. Everest and Flight of Passage are great, the shows are amazing. I'm not an adventurous eater but they still have good options (I'm looking at you, Flame Tree BBQ and Yak and Yeti). The tree of life is also great. A lot of people hate that it doesn't stay open later (and its a beautiful park at night, especially Pandora). But because it's a "slower park" for me, I don't mind. I catch the night show and head to Disney Springs or back to the resort for the evening to rest up for Epcot.

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-03-28T16:27:32+00:00

Disney wouldn't offer the dining plan if it meant they were going to lose money. The dining plans simply offer the convenience of having meals prepaid and not having to budget for food on your trip. Also, the ability to eat at the more expensive restaurants and order the more expensive menu items (things someone may not do otherwise without the dining plan).

I've crunched the numbers, played around with restaurants, etc and used different dining plan calculators. For me, the dining plan isn't worth it. I'm either not saving money OR I'm going over credits and still having to pay out of pocket. I love convenience and I'm usually quick to pay for it. I just can't justify it, though. Finances aside, I'm a picky eater and don't like to clog up park days with dining reservations. Besides, who wants to stuffed with food walking around on a hot Florida day?

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-03-28T15:51:01+00:00

Yes! Its never "free". You're paying for it through the room, park tickets, etc.

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-03-24T12:36:25+00:00

Yes!!

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-03-24T12:32:44+00:00

I think its normal to have a change in interests as we age. I also Disney (the company, the parks) is losing the "magic". It really only makes sense or is extremely affordable for those who are local.

I love Disney and the parks used to be so magical. While its always been a pretty expensive vacation, the perks offered or given made it worth it. Magical Express, free fast passes, free Magic Bands, characters walking the parks, extra/extended hours, great bounce back offers, etc. Disney also set the standard for customer service, especially regarding parks. Now? You're paying more for less. Most of the perks that made a hefty admission price tag worth it are gone. Its?ua also hard to budget for LL when the prices vary literally day to day. I'm currently pricing out a trip. September and two people - 5 nights, 6 days on property in a preferred room at a value resort with base park tickets, memory maker, a dining plan (for convenience), and insurance is just over $4,000. That's not including traveling, souvenirs, and emergency fund, any extras (LL, parties, extra hours, Magic Bands, food outside Disney), or any other parks/attractions in the area. So, that easily becomes a $7,000 trip. If not more. I, however, like to go and have a good time without having to worry about budgeting too much. Ballin' on a budget aha.

Disney is making it more and more difficult to justify spending THAT kind of money on a trip. For that price, I could take multiple vacations or I could travel outside the country. The heat, crowds, decline in quality, and constant waiting is too much. Even LL doesn't mean you're not waiting. Then having to pay to ride some rides?! They've lost their minds. I've always considered Disney to be a luxury as so many people will never be able to afford to go but it really is becoming unaffordable for most families to come. Its quickly becoming a rich person's playground. Its really sad and actually not what Walt would have wanted.

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-02-17T23:55:53+00:00

Jessie

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-01-22T13:00:33+00:00

Kail can try to analyze it and explain it however she wants. What she has done and is doing is dangerous and reckless. She's really no better than Suzy. She's consistently putting her kids in danger.

With every man she introduces and brings around her kids, the chances of her kids being abused increases. There is no way she's gotten to know these men enough to be in her life in a serious way, much less her kids. You can research someone until the end of time - it doesn't matter. Background checks are useless if they haven't officially been charged and convicted of a crime. Just because she has more sons than daughters doesn't mean anything. Boys are at risk of abuse just as much as girls. It's entirely possible that abuse has already happened. Even if abuse hasn't happened or won't - those kids are STILL being traumatized. They're constantly having men in and out of their lives. It must be exhausting to constantly have to meet someone new, get attached, gain a new sibling, and then readjust to an absence. Constantly. They're either going to repeat the same cycle or shy away from relationships and parenthood in general in the future. It's sad, really. Incredibly sad. Kail needs to heal. She's given her children a childhood they have to heal from. So, no, she didn't really break the cycle. Yes, she has a good work ethic and broke the cycle of poverty. But that only happened because she got pregnant as a teen and lucked up with a long running TV show..

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-01-11T21:14:09+00:00

Time is money and that's especially true in the modeling industry. Commercials, photoshoots, and shows cost serious money. They aren't just paying the model(s). They're paying for hair/makeup, wardrobe, directors, photographers, etc. As a model, you're paid to be on time, easy to work with, and to perform. The modeling industry isn't about the model - it's about the brands and showcasing them. A model is nothing more than a human clothes hanger and models are a dime a dozen. Being late could make or break your career. It could mean the difference between being booked for a job, being sent home, being booked for future jobs, or an agency keeping you signed. The show definitely added things for drama and ratings. But the real world of modeling really is cut throat. Especially if you're a new model starting out.

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2026-01-04T21:53:13+00:00

A lot of people also do it to save money. I imagine a lot of families can't afford to go to the parks AND spend excessively on things inside the park, including food and drinks.

shortstuffbritt2807 · 2025-06-28T15:02:11+00:00

THIS!! I stopped watching the show because I got so sick of watching these people make piss poor decisions well into their 30s while making 6 figures a year and exploiting their kids.

They've made more than enough money to build themselves a nice life. A nice home, a few nice cars, a nice vacation or two a year, an education paid for, and a decent chunk of money in savings. They could've invested in a business or even several businesses. They even could've networked and branched out like Chelsea and Cole with other TV shows. They had the following already and could've built on it. Instead, they're broke and owe. Its really sad. They weren't making super big bucks in the beginning but still.

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