Tempa talk: episode 8

Hello dear disaster tourists, are we ready for it again? I just watched the recommendation Keep Sweet: Prey and Obey on Netflix about a sick polygamous cult and honestly: I had to think of Ivo. Therefore, I also introduce a new drinking game: every time Ivo talks about polygamy or mentions the word ‘open relationship’; SHOOOOOTS. Sorry for the hangover tomorrow, this is going to be intense.

1. Who would have thought that René would become the voice of reason by episode one? Not me, for sure. But even in conversation with Whitney, he gives really good insights. Love René.

2. Yes, we've been at it for five minutes and Ivo is already making his case against monogamous love. It’s really his insight, and then he says: ‘I don’t know if it’s something for Maris and me.’ Dude, something like an open relationship is usually discussed between the two of you. It’s not up to you to decide whether it is or isn’t something for you.

3. I am really curious about the conversations between Monica and Kaj behind the scenes. That those two also give their unfiltered opinions. I’m sure Kaj also gets so tired of Ivo's rambling. It can't be any other way.

4. Sorry. Sorry, sorry, sorry. I find these dates boring. And as a cherry on top, it’s again about polygamy. This man really lives in his own bubble. Has anyone ever asked her if Maris is open to a third person? And why can’t that be a man, by the way?

5. How on earth can Cleo and Antonio have made the agreement to ‘not touch’? You can’t possibly last a week without even touching someone in a friendly way.

6. I am still convinced that they are the fake couple of the season. This cannot be a real relationship. It just shouldn’t be possible.

7. The fire is starting and Iris explains: ‘yes, this is a connection. Or your relationship is over.’ That went from 0 to 100 real fast.

8. I really don’t see myself as prude, given that Esmé advocates for a less prudish Netherlands, but I do see myself as much more versatile. What’s funny is that when it comes to love, I am actually for one person. But I don’t make an open relationship my entire personality, so I find myself to be quite varied.

9. Yaaahaaa, there it is. The obligatory ‘disrespectful’ of the season. Temptation is not complete without it. And the honor goes to Maris. I thought it took a long time for it to happen.

10. Cleo after seeing the footage: ‘this is just terrible.’ We, watching from home in the Netherlands: ‘that relationship is noooope.’

11. But honestly, she can act well. Maybe I’m wrong. Then I feel guilty now. And is Antonio really the biggest dodo as a partner.

12. Again Cleo: ‘he's just so dumb. Dumber than the night, just.’ This sentence. No idea how she came up with it, but I’m going to steal it. That’s going to cause surprised looks.

13. Aah, that poor Maris. Afraid of all the reactions. She doesn’t need to be afraid at all, because those reactions will be directed at Ivo and not at her.

14. Hey but by the way — we’re already at episode eight and there hasn’t been a kiss yet. What a chaste season actually.

15. Have I… Have I cheered too early? Is Maris going for it? Honestly, then I’ll cheer anyway. YOU GO GIRL. Ivo wants that open relationship, he can get it too.

16. I. LOVE. René. Is the preview the coolest part of the entire episode? Ivo has now fully transformed into Mr. Polyamorous and René takes on the heavy task of speaking for the Dutch people. ‘This man, dude…’

PS. Already regretting this drinking game.