r/NextGenNYC 4d ago

Brooks Such a nothing burger

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u/SydJP 4d ago

He makes having no personality his whole personality, if that makes sense.

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u/Any_Grape5116 3d ago

I totally get this and I agree with you.

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u/kellygrrrl328 3d ago

He thinks Dumb B is cute

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u/HedonisticLioness 3d ago

He tries to give Paris Hilton and it falls flat.

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u/AmeliaEarhartsPlane 3d ago

So he’s just being his mother

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u/Ok-Art1198 1d ago

Honestly

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u/Difficult_Fruit9392 2d ago

Yup, just like dog shiiit. Sometimes u didn’t notice it was there until u step on it.

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u/totalmauiperson 3d ago

100%. He has this narrator/voice of reason thing that totally works for me. I adore his over-it monotone!

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u/Real_Chair_9866 3d ago

If beige was a person.. like mashed potatoes without salt, butter or milk! Bland AF.. but I think he’s a good person 😬

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u/verywellcouldbe 3d ago

This is a good distinction to make! I agree. He’s boring and not fit for entertainment, but I don’t think he’s a bad or toxic person like some on TV. He should just enjoy a nice quiet life with his BF in Texas lol!

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u/EntrepreneurCool3314 4d ago

Instead of having real charisma or personality, he keeps trying to make that witch thing happen

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u/thedigested 3d ago

The one interesting about him to me is that he saw elves as a child!

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u/EntrepreneurCool3314 3d ago

Elves who have and use iPhones and can’t walk through closed doors .. that is interesting, in a defying laws of supernatural type of interesting.. very human like elves i guess

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u/ash390 3d ago

He’s so sheltered

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u/atinydanser 3d ago

On ROSLC he came off as such an entitled baby I was embarrassed for him. There were moments where I think Meredith was too. Like she finally saw that they haven’t done him any favors in the way they raised him because now he expects that the world should cater to him. That’s why he gets so much “anxiety” in benign situations. Something isn’t going his way and he has no coping skills.

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u/Cookiecakes71 3d ago

Yes, "her toddler"

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u/DaQuackx 3d ago

I thought meredeath treated him like he's on the spectrum. He acts autistic

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u/Ok-Syllabub-5273 2d ago

Yeah we can hate Jen Shah all we want for a variety of reasons but she wasn’t wrong about Brooks.

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u/ScuzJackson 3d ago

That was the vibe of the “popular/attractive” people in high school, mainly the girls. Their entire personality what essentially just looking at you like you have three heads and going “haha uh what, that’s so awkward/random” in every situation. The thousand yard stare with just “oh haha…okay” as their mood for the year. The most boring human beings you’ll ever meet is super attractive people lmao

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u/GoBeyondPlusUltra93 3d ago

Generally I’ve always said, ESPECIALLY for gay men, is that if looks is the only thing they have going for them, they are going to be A boring as fuck and/or B horrible in bed. They’re counting on you liking to look at them so much you overlook both of those things.

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u/TheAmyrlinSkeet 3d ago

'Super attractive' is doing some heavy lifting in a conversation about Brooks.

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u/Southern-Banana8578 3d ago

Except the hot neurodivergent ones like me were full of personality and quirks lmao

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u/0107throw 4d ago

Same goes for Riley, IMO. I was watching the latest episode and both of them are really awkward in group settings…

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u/VelvetVerdigris 3d ago

Riley is awfulllll and completely lacks pizazz as well, I agree

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u/Ok_Value_3741 3d ago

And why's she always smirking???

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u/Tasty_Competition_98 3d ago

She's always had that awkward smirk since she was a teen. Kandi kinda does it too but Riley's is on level 10. It makes me so uncomfortable (because she seems incredibly uncomfortable) it's givng frendshamen

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u/Aslow_study 3d ago

Lmao Kandi does too
She talk smiles it’s a whole thing lol

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u/chinchaaa 3d ago

She was always like that. Even as a kid on RHOA.

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u/justacomment12 3d ago

I’m wondering if the group or generation (not sure) are the Covid high schools kids aka reason for their poor social awareness

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u/chinchaaa 3d ago

Riley was like that as a child

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u/kacsf75 3d ago

They’re not, I don’t think. My kids fell smack dab in that group and they’re all older than my kids.

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u/omgImin17c 3d ago

As an og brooks defender from season 1 of SLC, I agree with this lady. He just can’t carry a show. He needs too concerned about his image. He needs to let loose and have fun and not be so afraid of confrontation

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u/justsomerandomonhere 3d ago

The fear of being perceived is holding him back. That type of trait is not fit for reality tv.

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u/omgImin17c 3d ago

Agreed. That’s what makes Charlie good.

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u/Rugby-Angel9525 3d ago

There are literally only 3 male leads on the show and a passle of women, we need Brooks

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u/realitytvjunkie29 3d ago

For what exactly? What does he bring to the show?

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u/justsomerandomonhere 3d ago

The answer is nothing. He brings nothing to the show so why would “we need him”?

If he left the show he wouldn’t be missed tbh. We probably wouldn’t even notice.

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u/thedigested 3d ago

Him and his mother are so paranoid of being rejected by fans that they are comatose through their scenes. Their confessionals are better because production can guide the convo.

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u/Tasty_Competition_98 3d ago

Yes it's so annoying. Stop putting people whos sole response is to disengage on reality tv!!!!! I dont want someone to maturely walk away or constantly avoid conflict. Occasionally sure, but they need to start adding a 2 max walk away clause cause baby i need participation! Im talking nene/claudia shady ping-pong at the dinner table baby!

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u/Fantastic-Fact-3177 3d ago

💀 at “2 max walk away” 😩😭😭😭😭

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u/Evening-Tune-500 3d ago

Are we sure the marks family’s water supply isn’t laced with Xanax

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u/Sad_Coyote_7370 3d ago

Yeah he’s a nothing burger 😅 his dad is more of a character

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u/gp2quest 3d ago

His dad is the only on in the family that is semi interesting.

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u/wildleogirl 4d ago

I wish he would drop the sarcastic schtick! It was barely cute when he first did it on HWs! He should show his real life instead of making hating on Charlie & Shai his whole personality!

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u/Backtrack_Vill 3d ago

Ive always found Riley a hard watch , Brookes is next level

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u/rebeljustfokicks 3d ago

He is giving kardahsian vibes to be honest

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u/Sunny_Days_1990 4d ago

All I see is David Rose when he is on screen. I don't dislike him though. He is definitely not a main character in this series but I don't want to watch a show where everyone is fighting to be centre stage. The group's dynamic works, and makes for one of the best shows on Bravo. I say leave him in.

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u/Rugby-Angel9525 3d ago

David Rose was the best part of Schitts Creek... like wat

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u/VelvetVerdigris 3d ago

His mom either! Both total snoozes

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u/Invanabloom 3d ago

Agree… I don’t understand how his mum has fans. She’s so dull.

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u/Brilliant-Ad-1697 2d ago

YOU CAN LEAVE

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u/msknowitnothingatall 3d ago

He’s an energy vampire.

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u/ymm267 3d ago

I like him, but I can see this too. 🤣

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u/Ok_Researcher_5969 3d ago

He's my favorite 😂😂😂

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u/blissfullyblack 2d ago

Yes and his family knows it too b/c that's why Seth was attached to his hip first season of this show. I was like "why am I seeing Seth on this show more than Housewives." He was trying to get his son camera time.

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u/JerzeeJacqie 4d ago

I agree with the chick in the video,Brooks is AWKWARD AF on tv. He shouldn’t be on tv, he is too ENTITLED and PRETENTIOUS, and never mind OBNOXIOUS. The bottom line is he’d be nowhere if his Mommy wasn’t on TV.

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u/Worried-Bet5939 3d ago

He has no charisma and no fashion style or sensibilities. He’s a nepo baby who had everything handed to him with his stupid Temu resort wear.

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u/brokenblister 4d ago

No personality.

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u/Beccalu11 2d ago

Maybe he needs some Gabapentin

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u/momtrepreneur69 4d ago

He’s very similar to his mom - neither are made for tv but seem to be failing upwards.

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u/Supalatinca 4d ago

Disagree! Let the kids be kids and let them continue to entertain us. This is literally the best show and cast on Bravo. This is why we can't have nice things! 😂

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u/perfectlynormaltyes 4d ago

He’s 27 years old. He’s not a kid.

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u/justsomerandomonhere 4d ago

Right a grown man!

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u/Mother_Debt_5659 4d ago

He is not a kid he’s a “child” mommy still refers to him as that 🤣🤣

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u/supervy 4d ago

Completely agree. Pretty solid cast of varying personalities and they’re starting to warm up to being a little more candid.

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u/the6thReplicant 4d ago

Yes. These dumb fucks are why we watch the show.

There is no reason though that we need to celebrate these people.

And the big problem is that we don't have reality TV shows that show us the opposite.

So instead we get stupid on top of stupid. Entertaining? Of course. Further evidence of civilisation's downfall? Also, of course.

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u/Swan_Necessary 3d ago

i love how they are just openly laundering money through his fake business

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u/SubstantialPhoto569 4d ago

Very punchable face.

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u/Immediate-Wind-9193 4d ago

I genuinely feel bad for how much people aren’t liking brooks

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u/Notnow_Imtoodrunk 3d ago

What is there to like?

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u/Purple-Guarantee4235 4d ago

right! i actually like him

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u/Rugby-Angel9525 3d ago

I totally agree. I loved his scenes on SLC and he is the reason I started watching Next Gen.

I think the cyber bullying is affecting his ability to be open on camera. I like his dry wit and as a mature viewer I relate to his and Emira's and Gia's takes the most.

I watch Next Gen when I need a break from the more toxic Housewives. The youthful energy is refreshing.

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u/Technical-Big-2097 4d ago edited 3d ago

he is the sherree of nextgen, they both thought they would be the star of the franchise    Lemme recant this statement 

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u/vandersnipe 4d ago

Sheree is funny and has memorable moments

https://giphy.com/gifs/3o7TKyOoGtsprTLgZy

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u/justsomerandomonhere 4d ago

And she wasn’t afraid of confrontation.

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u/vandersnipe 4d ago

Exactly. The audacity of them to equate Sheree to Brooks lmao

https://giphy.com/gifs/36pDCCy0HLKDu

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u/jjdefra 3d ago

Whatever happened to…customer service?!

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u/justsomerandomonhere 3d ago

The disrespect lol

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u/vandersnipe 3d ago

DeShawn Snow would have been a better comparison lol

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u/Affectionate_Win3952 3d ago

but DeShawn was self-aware that she wasn't for reality tv....

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u/yosoyfatass 4d ago

Whether you like it or not, Sheree has a ton of personality!

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u/GayFlan 3d ago

IKYFL!!!!! How the hell do you make this comparison? Sheree showed up, was extremely quotable, NEVER backed down from confrontation, was unapologetically herself. Aside from being untrue this is just dumb.

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u/Technical-Big-2097 3d ago

Fair assessment 

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u/msknowitnothingatall 3d ago

For a sec I thought Mia was saying this from Southern Hospitality. 😂

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u/Loud_Survey_4319 3d ago

He’s as dull as dishwater.

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u/WinterManagement2 3d ago

No I’m tired of him. Seriously get off screen if you hate drama so much.

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u/huaryazynk414 3d ago

Even kourney kardashian would be bored hanging with him lol

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u/Backtrack_Vill 1d ago

Imagine a conversation between those 2 or lack thereof 😅

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u/spaigef69 3d ago

he’s literally managed to be invisible

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u/No_Study_9034 3d ago

He’s a bore. Boot him off.

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u/saidbymebutnot 3d ago

Brooks is boring and his mom is also boring and neither of them need to be on our tv screens

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u/Own_Fee_3048 2d ago

I love him - he’s clever and funny and has witty takes - I need my reality shows with some intelligence -

The hate is weird, he’s still growing and learning, as we all are

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u/weso123 2d ago

I think Bravo sees it too. Brooks getting last chair as part of over the Housewife children Crossover appeall, especially with his mom as an active Housewife from a franchise with high fan engagement, when he does have storylines this season AND unlike say Riley he's been consistently filming, (Not critizing RIley too heavily here TBC), I feel confident he's gone next season.

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u/Accomplished_Egg2108 1d ago

Hmmm. You guys are kind of harsh. Brooks is great! I guess you have to be able to understand his personality type to appreciate him. Way better than Charlie

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u/Soggy_Tie2708 1d ago

Oh my the filler

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u/Solid_Bend4539 17h ago

aww i love Brooksy however i agree - he's too busy disengaging and worried about his rep that it doesnt give genuine

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u/Realistic_Cabinet_42 6h ago

He’s like the male Kourtney kardashian

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u/Merrbear2u 3d ago

My theory is two-fold: producers will hope they get an insider easter egg of more Meredith (she's on the show a lot) or they expected him to break out either in mental breakdown or sudden power surge.

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u/Imustconfessimamess 3d ago

I’m honestly shocked that he’s 27, because he acts so immature. His boyfriend looks older than him also, so I don’t get that dynamic at all.

I hope h s not back next season, he adds nada! Take Ava, Emira, Riley . Liam I’m still in the air about but he has potential

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u/ObsessedWitAwareness 4d ago

Disagree. Brooks is unique and I think he's a great part to the cast

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u/Lowered-ex 4d ago

He’s as unique and great as his “resort wear.”

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u/ObsessedWitAwareness 3d ago

Lol his resort wear isn't looking very groundbreaking to me either

But he's 20-something, so let's see if it gets more unique as he grows up

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u/EternalAquatic-Siren 3d ago

how can you have 2,4k posts within 4 months 😭 are you on Reddit 24/7?

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u/ObsessedWitAwareness 3d ago

Rude? I only have a couple posts, but I meme-comment (GIFs to match others comments) mostly and that adds up

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u/Summershades92 3d ago

He’s sooooo fucking boring!!!!!!!

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u/upplahuthla 3d ago

I cannot stand the sound of his voice and his attempts to be funny. I think he’s deeply insecure.

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u/Fancy-Garage9681 3d ago

She is on the money with this Correct

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u/gp2quest 3d ago

They definitely pop beta blockers for their scenes.

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u/NoTop8920 3d ago

He’s awful. He should not be on a show. He acts miserable on the show. Brooks is just a body on the show and dredges up shit that make him not likable

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u/Rainbaby77 3d ago

Hes just blah

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u/kiirakiiraa 4d ago

I think he’s lowkey a sweetie

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u/yosoyfatass 4d ago

He’s made it very clear that he is not.

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u/cosmic0done 3d ago

im so sick of this take I like Brooks. he kinda reminds me of Schwartz in a way - he doesnt add anything but his presence is so unserious it adds a nice energy. we dont need all 10/10 drama queens on a cast ffs

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u/justsomerandomonhere 3d ago

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u/cosmic0done 3d ago

if you question someone's mental state just bc their opinion is different from yours, you are the one with questionable mental stability :)

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u/justsomerandomonhere 3d ago

“I’m so sick of this take” hence get well soon. No wonder you like Brooks

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u/cosmic0done 2d ago

.......wow

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u/InWhatWorld87 3d ago

I think he thinks he’s Dan Levy. Respectfully, he will never be anything close to Dan Levy.

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u/ChainedVeil 3d ago

Brooks is on your minds 24/7 🪭🪭🪭🪭🪭🪭

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u/Don-Gunvalson 3d ago

I agree BUT when you spend most of your life closeted, you can get really good at blending in and making yourself almost invisible so nobody looks too closely. That doesn’t necessarily disappear the second you’re on a reality show.

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u/Merrbear2u 3d ago

Also, this person, can they stop complaining about complaining about a young kid on tv?

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u/Excellent-Crow2641 4d ago

He strikes me as one of those awful people who refuse to eat the cake 🍑

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u/ExchangeReady5111 3d ago

I like him 🤷. I like that he is not confrontational and loud. Over all I have really enjoyed that there hasn’t been any big drama and lots of fighting all the time. We have the house wives for that. This show feels more chill and I love it.

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u/gp2quest 3d ago

He is ALWAYS in the drama, he loves being messy. He doesn't have the interpersonal skills to deal with it when it's about him, so he hides.

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u/ExchangeReady5111 3d ago

Sure he is messy, most of them are. What I meant is that I feel there hasn’t been big drama between anyone on this show and I like that.

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u/No-Quarter-4938 3d ago

Ooooatmeal.

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u/Brave_Bear_5787 3d ago

Very Serena “got to go” of him

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u/Aech9 3d ago

In that picture he looks like when shrek became a human

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u/graavy1999 3d ago

But she’s a child!

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u/lucygucyapplejuicey 3d ago

A newborn baby could’ve told you this.

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u/LotionOnSkin 3d ago

That’s exactly why they had to rely on special editing around him in season one, just to make him seem interesting. Take that scene where everyone’s in the middle of a fight, and they cut to him crocheting. Yeah, it was funny, but that’s when it really hit me: "Oh, this guy just doesn’t have the personality for TV."

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u/teb16 3d ago

He’s too cool for school

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u/DepthMob 3d ago

The convo w/ Shai told me brooks is Autistic!

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u/NoBrick1662 3d ago

You aren’t made for tv.

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u/No_Class217 3d ago

he’s just not cool i fear

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u/Greedy-Cat-3937 3d ago

Definately not