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scoobie doobie
I think what's most disturbing about Bridget is that she's in this lifestyle at her age. I can vaguely understand it -- maybe as a sort of "rite of passage" for young women who are curious about it, to pursue in their early or mid 20's. But past that age you should know better -- that this is basically a dead-end, and you should start wanting more for your life.

Let's face it, Hef's a user. He wants fresh young meat. When the chickies get too old -- it's out the door and in the curb. I thought 26 was his age limit (maybe 28 tops). So obviously Bridget's date of expiration came up a long, long, long time ago. Maybe 'cause Hef's getting older he's raised his age limit up, but I doubt it. I still think he keeps Bridget around only to avoid commitment to Holly and 'cause she does add something to the show. Hey, we all love watching a 30 something year old woman behaving like a 6 year old and constantly making "just smelled poop" faces to look sexy.

The "Anastasia is Bridget's daughter" rumor is pretty hilarious. I don't think it's true, but I wonder if Bridget took an extended vacation sometime when she was at Lodi High -- or maybe when she was pursuing one of her masters degrees. Hmmm . . . maybe it could be true.
MariaHouse
I got my hands on a copy of that Elle article. The writer of the article is very sympathetic to Kendra, and expresses a lot of worry as to what will happen to Kendra once the gig is up. Kendra also expressed insecurity about her acne, and said she kept worrying Hef would see her face, think she's ugly and kick her out. Another sad moment was when the writer says that Kendra in person is more like a shaking little bird than the ball-buster she portrays on tv, and that Kendra's laugh really seems empty, like she laughs just because she has to but not because she finds things funny. But the writer seemed to pick up very well that Hef adores her, and he said that she reminded him of an old actress that he once had a crush on since he was a kid. Kendra definitely keeps Hef feeling like he's young.
7LeafClover
Awww, poor Kendra. I think that she's the one I'm least worried about, even if the writer is concerned. If anything, she seems like she has street smarts. It's sad she worries about her acne, but- it's a reasonable concern if you want to remain in the Playboy mansion.
GSXR
The thing that makes Bridget look old, fat, etc. is how she is always inappropriately dressed with the tummy shirts, pigtails, etc for someone in her 30's. They really make her look "Baby Jane-ish" to me.


Aside from dressing inappropriately for her age and trying WAY too hard the reason that Bridget's physique does not stand up to the other two girls has nothing to do with plastic surgery. Bridget is "skinny fat" which is what happens to a person (male or female) who relies strictly on caloric restriction to maintain their bodyweight. Once an individual passes the age of 30 (I know from experience) the addition of resistance training (weights) and intelligent nutrition become ESSENTIAL if one is to retain the type of body that is considered "ideal".

The reason that Kendra has the best physique out of the three is that she regularly stays active and hits the gym. Holly better look out or she will be the next one to start going downhill - all she has is age on her side (and a bit of plastic surgery) when compared to Bridget. I seem to remember an early episode where Holly bragged that all she did for exercise was "sex" - gross........

Watching this show has become almost unbearable - I am a male and initially loved the idea of a reality show filmed at the mansion (the T&A was a huge appeal I cannot lie...) - unfortunately I have come to despise Puffin, Holly, Bridget and Kendra.
emma675
Kendra also expressed insecurity about her acne, and said she kept worrying Hef would see her face, think she's ugly and kick her out.
Huh, I haven't even really noticed that Kendra has acne. And I always thought she didn't wear a lot of makeup, unlike Holly.
thriftyprincess
"Anastacia" sounds like Bridget's idea of exotic.


Actually Anastacia sounds like the name of a Disney character. That in itself makes me wonder if the girl is actually Bridget's daughter.

The reason that Kendra has the best physique out of the three is that she regularly stays active and hits the gym


Yeah and she's in her early 20's which also helps a lot. *sigh* Remembering those days.

I seem to remember an early episode where Holly bragged that all she did for exercise was "sex" - gross


Gross, definitely, but she's full of crap. You don't get a kick-ass body from sex alone. I was watching the episode yesterday where they all did their own poses for an issue of Playboy and Holly did the Marilyn Monroe stairs pose. That body works out in the gym. There's no way in hell she's going to let herself get anywhere near flabby and lose her footing as #1 girlfriend. No.way.

I haven't even really noticed that Kendra has acne


I noticed Kendra's acne before. In some close-ups for photo shoots where she has on a lot of make-up you can see where they tried to cover it up. It could be worse because she does go without make-up and it's not real noticeable but I could see where she'd feel self-conscious about it.

If Kendra is like a shaky little bird instead of all ball-buster like they say in the Elle article it's probably due to knowing Holly can't stand her and she probably feels threatened and uncomfortable around her. Can't say I blame here there either.
7LeafClover
Actually Anastacia sounds like the name of a Disney character.

Wasn't that a name in the Little Mermaid? I know it was the name of the character in Anastacia (a cartoon movie much like a Disney movie), but that was based upon the Romanov murders. However, knowing the women in the mansion, I'm not sure if they would realize it was loosely based upon a real story.
Selma04
Wasn't that a name in the Little Mermaid?
That was Ariel.

Bridget is "skinny fat" which is what happens to a person (male or female) who relies strictly on caloric restriction to maintain their bodyweight. Once an individual passes the age of 30 (I know from experience) the addition of resistance training (weights) and intelligent nutrition become ESSENTIAL if one is to retain the type of body that is considered "ideal".
I agree. There's no way in hell she works out. Those "workout" videos were such an insult to our intelligence. By the way, they're back on "On Demand" for anybody who missed them. Bridget's was bad, but Holly's was hilarious.

I think what's most disturbing about Bridget is that she's in this lifestyle at her age. I can vaguely understand it -- maybe as a sort of "rite of passage" for young women who are curious about it, to pursue in their early or mid 20's. But past that age you should know better -- that this is basically a dead-end, and you should start wanting more for your life.
Well, I think she does have a plan and wants more for her life; it's just that the plan stupid and delusional. She clearly wants to be some kind of television hostess, and that's why she's getting degrees in communications and broadcasting. But from what we've seen, she's just not that good at it. Being an aged-out former Hef girlfriend with mediocre on-air skills and a weird baby voice is not the key to success. Even tragically delusional Holly seems to have a better plan of trying to learn behind-the-scenes photo shoot stuff.

Awww, poor Kendra. I think that she's the one I'm least worried about, even if the writer is concerned. If anything, she seems like she has street smarts. It's sad she worries about her acne, but- it's a reasonable concern if you want to remain in the Playboy mansion.
I have to agree with the author. Kendra may have some "smarts" in that she takes her gig for what it is, but I find her shockingly lazy. I mean, her "job" is to live in the mansion and to show up with Hef and the others and pose for pictures every other week, and she's barely pulling that off. She's in bed half the day. She's late for everything. Wrapping presents was a huge effort for her. She needs help just to pick up the crap off the floor of her room. I see her future as leaving the mansion when Hef dies, getting a job as a stripper, showing up late, getting fired, going to a seedier club, getting fired again, going to an even seedier club still -- lather, rinse, repeat.
bmb654
I have to agree with the author. Kendra may have some "smarts" in that she takes her gig for what it is, but I find her shockingly lazy. I mean, her "job" is to live in the mansion and to show up with Hef and the others and pose for pictures every other week, and she's barely pulling that off. She's in bed half the day. She's late for everything. Wrapping presents was a huge effort for her. She needs help just to pick up the crap off the floor of her room. I see her future as leaving the mansion when Hef dies, getting a job as a stripper, showing up late, getting fired, going to a seedier club, getting fired again, going to an even seedier club still -- lather, rinse, repeat.


I think that Kendra will actually do well for herself when she gets the boot--probably better than Bridget, at least. The difference between Bridget/Holly and Kendra, in my eyes, is that people will want to see Kendra on the cover of Maxim, or doing fluff football commentary on ESPN2, or at least on the red carpet with the likes of Shawn White or similar. I doubt anyone's really going to want to watch Holly's constant air of disapproval, or Bridget's borderline-psychotic little-girl antics. I get this feeling that even though Kendra doesn't exactly seem like a go-getter (the condo purchase shocked me), she'll get swept away by Hollywood bigwigs into promo-type gigs that will keep her afloat for awhile. She's the youngest and, IMO, prettiest of the GND, seems outgoing, and has a "fun" personality (and ridiculous body) that people will want to see. Hell, I could even see E! giving her some sort of "let's follow Kendra with a camera in wacky situations" show, like Wild On or something.

Bridget's got a great body, by my standards, but I totally see the "skinny fat." A good ab workout or two could really work wonders.
7LeafClover
I have to agree with the author. Kendra may have some "smarts" in that she takes her gig for what it is, but I find her shockingly lazy. I mean, her "job" is to live in the mansion and to show up with Hef and the others and pose for pictures every other week, and she's barely pulling that off. She's in bed half the day. She's late for everything. Wrapping presents was a huge effort for her. She needs help just to pick up the crap off the floor of her room. I see her future as leaving the mansion when Hef dies, getting a job as a stripper, showing up late, getting fired, going to a seedier club, getting fired again, going to an even seedier club still -- lather, rinse, repeat.

Thing is she doesn't face any real consequences for her laziness. She sort of sucks at her job, but at the same time, why bother putting in more effort if you aren't basing your life around being Hef's girlfriend and aren't in danger of getting booted? It's not like she has any hope of advancement or real advancement.

Investing in the condo was really significant to me, because it means she has some smarts on her. She's not trying to go after a career that is more than likely not going to happen or plans on living with Hef forever.

On a shallower note, she has youth and beauty in her favor, as well as seemingly good and normal relationship with her family.
jcpbmg
There's no way in hell she's going to let herself get anywhere near flabby and lose her footing as #1 girlfriend. No.way.


I just love how that's the only thing Holly cares about is proving that she's Hef's #1. I was recently catching up on episodes and in the snowboarding ep it cracked me up how Holly insisted to hugging Hef the longest when they went to say goodbye to him and then ensuring that she stayed closest to him and kissed him first and then last.

But I totally agree that in the end Kendra will be the best off, not just because she's young and will have more of her life ahead of her, but also because she takes this entire experience at face value and doesn't convince herself that Hef loves her and that they'll get married one day (hi Holly). And that's Holly's biggest problem, she honestly believes this is forever and she's going to spend the rest of her life with Hef, which is actually impossible considering Hef has isn't going to be around for much longer, even though he strikes me as the type of guy who would want to be frozen when he dies.
Selma04
Thing is she doesn't face any real consequences for her laziness. She sort of sucks at her job, but at the same time, why bother putting in more effort if you aren't basing your life around being Hef's girlfriend and aren't in danger of getting booted? It's not like she has any hope of advancement or real advancement.

Investing in the condo was really significant to me, because it means she has some smarts on her. She's not trying to go after a career that is more than likely not going to happen or plans on living with Hef forever.

On a shallower note, she has youth and beauty in her favor, as well as seemingly good and normal relationship with her family.
I'm just curious. What do people who think Kendra has a successful life ahead of her see her doing? She has no hope of advancement but she has a great opportunity to network and make connections. People with a real work ethic are rarely lazy just because they can be; they find a way to make even sucky jobs work. And I'd rather see someone her age investing in an education rather than a condo (especially in this market when real estate is the opposite of a good investment). She was trying to be a massage therapist at one point, but I just can't imagine her really pursuing that.

Youth, beauty, and a normal relationship with family aren't really the keys to a successful careers. I could see her doing photo shoots, but that kind of thing rarely lasts very long. People have mentioned marrying an athlete, but these things rarely last either. I just see her as having no plans, no work ethic, and no real future, someone to be used up and spit out. Both her mom and grandmom seemed like men knocked them up and then split, and they had to hold things together with no real skills. I don't see Kendra breaking that cycle.
foodie100
Do we know if GND has been picked up for another season?

I'm DYING to know if Hef and the girls' "relationships" hit the skids as soon as the cameras stop rolling. I bet it will be picked up for another season or two ... and it's all going to go downhill ... the strained relationships will be so forced it's not even funny.
clairedawn
Thing is she doesn't face any real consequences for her laziness. She sort of sucks at her job, but at the same time, why bother putting in more effort if you aren't basing your life around being Hef's girlfriend and aren't in danger of getting booted? It's not like she has any hope of advancement or real advancement.

If my "job" consisted of having to throw doggie birthday parties and show up in a snow white "chargers" dress, I'd go out partying instead and sleep in late too - screw that!!

Bridget is "skinny fat" which is what happens to a person (male or female) who relies strictly on caloric restriction to maintain their bodyweight. Once an individual passes the age of 30 (I know from experience) the addition of resistance training (weights) and intelligent nutrition become ESSENTIAL if one is to retain the type of body that is considered "ideal".

You are soooo dead on about that. You are right, she just cuts back on calories, but is not toned or in shape at all. Plus, she clearly doesn't eat healthy all the time. She seems like she totally binge eats - lets herself go crazy on the cheese fries, chocolate cake, and "yummy" German food (could she have picked any more type of potatos to eat?), gains some weight and starts looking a little chunkier around the thighs and stomach, so she starts "being good" and probably eats next to nothing to lose it, ends up losing a lot of water weight and looking thinner, then gaining it all back as soon as she eats something for real.

But you are right, she is "skinny fat" b/c even when she loses weight, she probably still has a high percentage of body fat - she's left with flab instead of muscle. It's not so much the number on the scale. If she worked out she could still weigh about the same as she does, but if it were muscle instead of fat, she would look toned and good. You can get away with it in your early 20's, but once you hit about 26-28, you can't have a toned, athletic looking body w/o doing the work for it like you used to be able to get away with. Bridget needs Turbo Jam! I read Kendra is a fan! She's also one of Chalene Johnson's friends on myspace.
fostersmom
Thing is she doesn't face any real consequences for her laziness. She sort of sucks at her job, but at the same time, why bother putting in more effort if you aren't basing your life around being Hef's girlfriend and aren't in danger of getting booted? It's not like she has any hope of advancement or real advancement.


Plus you have to factor in what happens if you are good at that job. You turn into Holly or Bridget. I'm pretty sure that would be Kendra's biggest nightmare. She's not stupid, she knows that Hef loves her antics and she doesn't have to be a stepford girlfriend. She gets to have at least a bit of freedom that the other two don't take advantage of.
The Mighty Peanut
When Holly says she's aware of an "expiration date", does she mean hers or Hef's? If he doesn't die before she hits 30, Holly could be fucked.
carmelized
I'm just curious. What do people who think Kendra has a successful life ahead of her see her doing? She has no hope of advancement but she has a great opportunity to network and make connections.


I actually think Kendra has a lot of possibilities. She could open a health club, or become an exercise trainer. She could still become a massage therapist.

And I'd rather see someone her age investing in an education rather than a condo (especially in this market when real estate is the opposite of a good investment).


I see the condo as being a great idea. It may not be a great investment in the present, but as long as she can keep up the payments, she'll always have a place to live. Maybe she's already made enough money from the magazine to have paid her mortgage well in advance.

Kendra's obviously no intellectual, but she's smart enough not to have blown through all the money she has gotten. Many people in her position would have done just that, spent like there's no tomorrow.
Darlin
Just a minor irritation on my part, but does anyone else roll their eyes everytime Holly refers to the mansion as, "The Mansion." She never says "The House." It's always, "The Mansion."
kallyk25
Wow, it's so exciting to see rich celebrities doing super cool famous people stuff, like going to Dave & Buster's! I could never imagine what it would be like to do something like that. Wait a tic, I don't have to imagine, since I went there for a birthday party a few months ago. How incredibly fucking pathetic. "Dave and Buster's was like, so fun! We had drinks, and they were like totally cool, and then we played games, and it was like, awesome!" What a coincidence that D&Bs sponsored the episode.

Sidenotes: Holly's extensions are horrible. And her little bitch voice "there are still tons of girls around". Especially as HH gives her perfunctory attention and then runs
off to drool over young hopeful Playboy skanks.

Bridget reminds me of some middle age woman with no friends, one who is like a secretary at a pediatrician's office, loves Cathy comics, sweatsuits with bunnies on them, making cookies and is obsessed with her cats. These people always struggle to find any sortof meaning or interest in their lives, so they always resort to taking pictures doing crap like going to hot dogs stands and such. There but for the grace of god, 100 lbs, and Hefner wanting to bang her goes Bridget.

Can any Playboy employee refer to a woman in any fashion other than a sex object or piece of ass?

Kendra is so me! When I moved into my condo, my parents and friends and painters did most of the work, and I 'helped'. I also 'supervised'.

Most importantly, where the hell is Holly's family!?!?!?!

I actually think Kendra has a lot of possibilities. She could open a health club, or become an exercise trainer. She could still become a massage therapist.

I think Kendra would be a great trainer- she's energetic, knows what she's doing, has a great body, and I bet she would be really cool to people trying to get in shape.
Lauza
Did anyone notice that when Kendra walked in the bedroom while Holly & Hef were watching the movie that Holly got this really bitchy look on her face? And Kendra looked sort of uncomfortable?

It was really weird lol
orangeslice
I did notice that as soon as Kendra came in the room Hef could barely contain himself. It must eat Holly up inside to see how worked up he gets when Kendra just basically shows up. He may have some love for Holly but I think it is only for the loyalty to him she has shown, his real desire obviously lies with Kendra and I'm sure they all know it.

Also at the end of the movie when Kendra said "Ok now lets watch The Soprano's" Hef was laughing so hard, why? because she can get away with anything. She doesn't have to pretend to love watching his old movies, because he'll do anything she wants.
jcpbmg
Bridget reminds me of some middle age woman with no friends, one who is like a secretary at a pediatrician's office, loves Cathy comics, sweatsuits with bunnies on them, making cookies and is obsessed with her cats


Hahaha, that's so accurate. Bridget is a little too obsessed with Winnie and lets not forget her insistance on sticking bunny ears and a tail on everything (remember the snowboarding outfit?).
7LeafClover
When Holly says she's aware of an "expiration date", does she mean hers or Hef's? If he doesn't die before she hits 30, Holly could be fucked.

If she meant her own, that's more self-awareness than I thought she could have. Maybe Holly does have something going for her, after all.
clairedawn
I thought Kendra's mom looked pretty good for her age just in regular clothes w/her hair nice, not trying to hooch it up. I love Kendra's grandma too - her family is really cute! Not pretentious and at least of the rest of her family was hard at work!

Holly was so annoyed when Kendra got home...it was so obvious. Then Bridget got home with her stupid toys and it was all over.
Jacuzzi Jacuzzi
If I didn't know what a bitch Bridget was after reading the tell all books, then I would think she was the sweetest thing ever! I thought she and her mom were so cute in Chicago, and she seemed really likeable in this episode. It was nice to see her have fun doing normal things with her mother, and I like that she actually eats and enjoys her food (I totally have a craving for hot dogs now! haha). She really did seem like a sweet, endearing person, and even though she may be a cry baby, she seems like a good person overall. I don't think she would fake being like that with her mother. I never thought I would say this but I definitely have a soft spot for Bridget now.

I love how they aren't even pretending to show Holly as a likeable person anymore. She is such a bitch, especially the way she made those men move her computer in. Evil Stepmother anyone?

As usual I love Kendra, and I would love to see her in a reality show of her own. I don't like how short she is with her mother though.
foodie100
I find it so pathetic how Kendra's family feels the need to be in at LEAST every other episode. Remember when Kendra's mom showed up at the Midsummer Night's Dream (or similar) Party?

I would have been so humiliated that I would have never spoken to my mother again.

Am I the only one who finds it disturbing that Bridget and Kendra's families are so creepily "supportive" (and not to mention fascinated) by them being Hef's girlfriends?

I used to like Holly the best out of all the idiots, but since reading this thread and seeing the last few eps ... ugh. I hope Hef kicks her ass to the curb as soon as the show is over.
MrPissyPuppy
Imagine Bridget and Holly in a remake of "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?".
Realitywannabe
But you are right, she is "skinny fat" b/c even when she loses weight, she probably still has a high percentage of body fat - she's left with flab instead of muscle. It's not so much the number on the scale. If she worked out she could still weigh about the same as she does, but if it were muscle instead of fat, she would look toned and good.


EXACTLY! Whenever I see her in a bikini or other revealing outfit (i.e. every episode, ALL episode), I always think to myself, "her body does not look that good!" You can totally see the flab around her stomach. I bet that if she tried to flex her bicep, you could smush it down like it was made of pudding. She definitely has binge/restrict eating habits, which a lot of us do, but she needs to get some exercise or else her skinny-fat body is going to be less skinny and more fat sooner rather than later. Those eating techniques work ok in your 20s when you still have a decent metabolism but stop working in your 30s.
ciiker123
Youth, beauty, and a normal relationship with family aren't really the keys to a successful careers.



Of course, the youth and beauty (although Kendra does have natural beauty and could age well) don't last but I have to respectfully disagree with the part about a normal relationship with family not being a key to a successful career.

Even though it may not directly affect one's career, having a good support system (albeit an emotional one) does a lot for one's esteem and confidence.

As far as Kendra following in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother in getting pregnant and then left alone to raise a child, I do feel that despite her coming across as lazy and unmotivated, she has been exposed to a lot more experiences dealing with travel, gala parties and meeting people who are successful and established (even the over the hill actors who like to hang out at the Mansion), which her mother and grandmother did not.

I think Kendra is naturally beautiful, young and seems to have interests apart from pleasing Hef (Holly) or having an arrested childhood (Bridget). I think Hef respects this type of individuality and finds it refreshing, having had people kiss his ass and fawn over him all of these years. Although she still has a ways to go, I agree that Kendra may have the best chance at some kind of work, even though it is like a Lisa Dergan gig on "Best Damn Sports Show" or something like that.
clairedawn
As far as Kendra following in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother in getting pregnant and then left alone to raise a child, I do feel that despite her coming across as lazy and unmotivated, she has been exposed to a lot more experiences dealing with travel, gala parties and meeting people who are successful and established (even the over the hill actors who like to hang out at the Mansion), which her mother and grandmother did not.


With regards to the Elle article, I think these may be the situations where Kendra feels a little out of her element and feels a little insecure. I don't think she is intimidated by Holly or Bridget at all - she knows Holly doesn't like her or views her as a threat, but since she's not into alpha girl games like Holly or isn't a "pleaser" like Bridget, their efforts just get lost on her and she's like, okay whatever weirdos, and goes out and shoots hoops or swings golf clubs or takes a nap and doesn't much care what they think of her. But I think in that "fancy" Playboy world of being around people she is in awe of, she doesn't really have the social graces to act all classy and comfortable.

On another note, if Bridget says "kewl!" one more time or "it was rahlly rahlly cute" in her baby voice - ugh. Girl better hit the gym with all the food she's been scarfing down lately!
7LeafClover
As far as Kendra following in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother in getting pregnant and then left alone to raise a child, I do feel that despite her coming across as lazy and unmotivated, she has been exposed to a lot more experiences dealing with travel, gala parties and meeting people who are successful and established (even the over the hill actors who like to hang out at the Mansion), which her mother and grandmother did not.

Having come from a poor, uneducated family myself and not wanting to return to the kind of life everyone in my family has, you fight like hell not to. Kendra, even though she's lazy now (I think the mansion is like a vacation for her), isn't going to become her mother and grandmother without a good fight. I don't know if her family would "let" her (I think they'll support her however they can) in not becoming like them.

It is odd to support someone in basically being a part of a 80 year old man's harem, but maybe it was the better alternative for Kendra, as sick as it may be to most of us.
catray
I agree. While I definitely think it's a bit odd that both Kendra's and Bridget's families support the fact that they are girlfriends of Hef, I think it's better than the alternative. Like ciiker123, it's important to have emotional support, and I think it's nice that Kendra's whole family is behind her and helps her and is interested in her life (even if it means showing up at the Playboy Mansion a lot).

And speaking of perspective, I looked back 15-20 pages but couldn't find the link to Jill Ann's (I think that's who it is) blog where she talks about the mansion. Could someone repost it? I've tried Google, but it doesn't give me anything useful.
ChanelCupcake
Is it a running gag on this show to always have Bridget mention food and her storylines center around them?
derekevans
Kendra's family aren't poor and she grew up in a decent size house in a middle class area. I don't know how long her parents had been together when they had Kendra, but they didn't split up until she was 4 or 5. Her grandparents are still married. I don't know where people are getting this "her mom and grandma both got knocked up and abandoned" stuff from.
atlanta
7leafclover, I grew up the same way and fought like crazy to not wind up like the rest of my fam and got a college education. My older sister took the family route and is still paying for it. Kendra seems to have grown up relatively normal, but may have fallen into a bad crowd in high school or just after since it's been implied that Hef saved her from a life on the pole and drugs. I wonder what ever happened to Kendra's dad?

Bridget just needs to start some strength training and she would look as good as the other two. Since Hef is so willing to pay for plastic surgery, I bet he would spring for personal trainers to help Bridget. Perhaps Kendra could help? I wonder how Bridget and Kendra get along? Kendra would be perfect as a personal trainer. Guys would be lining up outside the gym to be one of her clients. She seems knowledgable on exercise and is athletic. She should start working on that certification pronto before Hef's expiration date arrives. lol!

The ending of last night's ep was so staged. Bridget should not be wasting her $$ on Halloween crap. I hope she's stashing some savings away somewhere.
Luciano
And speaking of perspective, I looked back 15-20 pages but couldn't find the link to Jill Ann's (I think that's who it is) blog where she talks about the mansion. Could someone repost it? I've tried Google, but it doesn't give me anything useful.


Here you go.
lilmissthing
Is it a running gag on this show to always have Bridget mention food and her storylines center around them?


I thought the same exact thing. It seems like they focused more on her eating the hot dog then the actual reason that she was in Chicago.
clairedawn
Kendra would be a good personal trainer b/c she always seems to get excited for people. The other girls are passive agressive in their fake "yaaays!" but I could see Kendra getting really pumped to watch someone meet their goals. Like, "she did it, yes! I knew she could!" like she was with Monica golfing and a long time ago taking that other girl to the batting cages. Holly only wanted to have a hula hoop contest at Hooters so that she could show off and win. Kendra is very determined to meet her personal challenges like with the snowboarding ramp. I bet she would be fun to work out with.

I don't think Kendra is as bad a$$ as she tries to convey - even Holly said that when they all went home to Kendra's family. Holly was like, "Kendra so does not live in the ghetto!!" Her family does seem caring. They seem a little 'starstruck' by Hef and the mansion and face it, Kendra is not an intellectual, she's not the type who will ever have a 9-5 office job and be happy, so if this is her break, I oculd see them saying, it could be worse, why not.

I totally agree with the poster who said Bridget is one of those women who needs to have a "thing" b/c she has nothing else. It is SO contrived. She doesn't have her own style. Kendra loves sports and the hip hop scene and it's genuine. Holly is obsessed with being a stepford wife and wanting to wear pearls and pretend she is the mansion's first lady. I think it is scary genuine. And Bridget is like...wait, I need a "thing" too....I know, I'll like creepy things! Wait, I can be the 'intellectual.' No wait, I like hot dogs! Oh I'm German, I like German things, I'll be obsessed with German foods! Hmmm, maybe....I'll become obsessed with King Kong! Ooooh, I'll be a snowbunny, I'll put attennas on my head and a freakin cottonpuff on my a$$ and go snowboarding, look how pink and girlie and kute I am! Yay!!!"
catray
Thank you so much, Luciano!
Lyssbobiss
I wonder if Kendra seems so lazy because she's becoming depressed? I haven't read the Elle article yet, so I don't know what was said (I'm waiting until my prescriptions are ready at the grocery store later today). But, if you think about it, she's in this house with people who don't like her. She doesn't have anything in common with Holly and Bridget besides Hef. And maybe she feels like she couldn't leave if she wanted to, because she's gotten used to the lifestyle she leads and knows she can't maintain it when she's out of there. Plus, Hef really does seem to favor her, which may be intoxicating, but difficult for her with regard to her relationship with the other girls. I don't know, just something that occurred to me.

I thought it was funny that my cable box told me that the episode would be about the girls spending time with their families, and STILL we get no mention, nada, that Holly isn't a pod person. I know that she mentioned having a sister in one episode, but I still think she might've been hatched somewhere. And also, those extensions are looking bad. I want to hold her down and throw on a deep conditioner.
snarla
I thought the same exact thing. It seems like they focused more on her eating the hot dog then the actual reason that she was in Chicago.


I just watched the PMOY show last night and Bridget takes Girl A to a German restaurant because "she's German, and my family's from Germany". I swear my infant daughter started laughing at this, it was so riddiculous.

But what was my point? Oh yes. So at the end of the meal Bridget asks Girl A if she thinks there's a dessert menu. Girl A says, "I don't know, but I'm stuffed." Bridget responds with, "Yeah, me too. But I wonder if they have something choclately."


And on the snowboarding trip. The first thing Bridget describes about the condo are the choclates they were given.
bunnyhopper1
Hi- I am new to this board and I am mesmerizec/horrified by this show. I love Kendra- I have read the Elle article and think that maybe she understand how weird it is to have an 80 yr. old boyfriend. What does her Grandpa think? She should be out having fun with other 21 year olds, not sitting around playing board games. I noticed last night they were in bed at 10! I think Holly is very strange, the Elle article confirms that. During the episodes, she gives awaty everything on her face. When they went to look at the painted ladies in the Mardi Gras episode, you can just see it, her eyes give it away, like "oh no! this is where Hef met Kendra, what if he meets another" look. She did this a little last night when the playmate hopefuls were around. She is just fake. Even when Sara won- p.s. she didn't relay the info about Sara's pictorial either, it was very soft, cute and outdoorsy. I think Holly is only pretty with help, her eyebrows are DRAWN ON IN THE STRANGEST SHAPE! I saw in a playboy from a few years ago also, that Holly was featured in the back section- I don't know if its called grapevine, but it is where they post up and comers with stars who may be showing a nipple. Anyway, the picture is very bad, pre-surgery, old boob job. I'll try to dig it up to give the exact issue.
DaphneeSmith
Bridget sure has some questionable things going on (family issues, possible past issues, weird pink room) but to her credit I feel she doesn't have a mean bone in her body.

While I definitely think it's a bit odd that both Kendra's and Bridget's families support the fact that they are girlfriends of Hef, I think it's better than the alternative.


Absolutely.

Your adult child can do a (safe but) risque job, pose nude, be gay, be alternative, whatever it is that you don't necessarily find agreeable, but they are going to do it whether they have your approval or not. You can choose to cut them off, constantly express your disdain and disapproval, etc. , or you can continue to love and support them.

The love-and-support choice is way more preferable than the alternative. They're doing it anyway, you're done raising them, now continue to let them know you love them no matter what.
Lyssbobiss
So, I just read the article. I felt like the author was writing a piece for some graduate-level seminar and never came to any conclusion. I don't usually read Elle, so I know nothing of the author, but it was like she had whipped out a thesaurus just for shits and giggles. And to use words she knew that none of the girls would understand if they read the article.

Last night, on the show, there was some trivia question that said that there were 9 dogs in the mansion, and that Holly had the most, with 4. The article said that there were 7. I wonder which is correct? If Holly had 4 dogs, then there are 5 split between Bridget and Kendra, which doesn't seem right.

This is the stupidest thing for me to be thinking about ever, I think.
pasdetrois
Kendra running a business? She parties all night, sleeps all day, doesn't lift a finger to do anything for herself, takes advantage of family and mansion staff who do everything for her, and is impatient...plus she has the attention span of a gnat. Run a business??
snarla
Last night, on the show, there was some trivia question that said that there were 9 dogs in the mansion, and that Holly had the most, with 4. The article said that there were 7. I wonder which is correct? If Holly had 4 dogs, then there are 5 split between Bridget and Kendra, which doesn't seem right.

This is the stupidest thing for me to be thinking about ever, I think.


WEEE!! I was watching last night too. I swear, I'm lying in bed and the trivia question comes on. I start to break down the dogs out loud and Mr. Snarla turns to me and says, "Holy F! How can you stand this show?????" I turned it off and never got the answer.


DaphneeSmith, I agree about Bridget being sweet as pie. She seems so thoughtful, she's always the one putting a lot of thought and energy into everyone's gifts and special days. I still think she's a loon, but a sweet one nontheless.
The Mighty Peanut
How fucked up was it for Kendra to speak so earnestly of making her grandpa feel useful in his old age when she's "dating" an octogenarian herself? Does she even realize?
Luciano
Thank you so much, Luciano!


You're welcome!

Last night, on the show, there was some trivia question that said that there were 9 dogs in the mansion, and that Holly had the most, with 4. The article said that there were 7. I wonder which is correct? If Holly had 4 dogs, then there are 5 split between Bridget and Kendra, which doesn't seem right.


There are 7 between the girls [Duke, Panda, Duchess, Harlow, Wednesday, Martini, and Rascal] and then there are a couple of huge dogs that seem to belong to Hefner. They hardly show them because they're probably outside most of the time and not around the girlfriends.
MaryWebGirl
Kendra would be a good personal trainer b/c she always seems to get excited for people.


Well, as pasdetrois pointed out, she's not so responsible. If I was paying her a ton of money to motivate me and she missed a bunch of appointments I'd be pretty pissed. Maybe if she just had to be there on certain days and only did some sort of initial consultation type thing--sort of a one-shot with a celebrity trainer--it could work for her.
carmelized
Kendra running a business? She parties all night, sleeps all day, doesn't lift a finger to do anything for herself, takes advantage of family and mansion staff who do everything for her, and is impatient...plus she has the attention span of a gnat. Run a business??


She didn't have such a short attention span when she was snowboarding with Shaun White. She was pretty determined to do that stunt, and she stuck with it until she did it. I think she's just not that interested in most of the stuff that goes on at the mansion. I can't say I blame her, because some of those doings look pretty boring.

Hey, I could be wrong, but I have the feeling when it's something important to her, like sports seem to be, she might surprise people. I can't see her blowing off appointments with clients when it's her own money at stake.
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