Below Deck Med 1/8/24

So we picked up from two weeks ago at that ridiculous hissy fit that Frenchy had because he was hungry and his only option was pasta with veggies, that he didn’t want.

Don’t really think this kid gives one fuck about hierarchy. That’s been evident throughout the season, so Sandy should know better than to play the ‘I’m the Captain, obey me!’ card.

She picked a needless fight with the wrong crew member.

I think reprimanding him in front of Luka and Lara kind of sucked. Typical Sandy.

She demanded an apology and he’s not about it, at all.

I don’t know that he so much ‘lied’ that there was nothing for him to eat, as much as he didn’t want what was available. Lack of protein can make you unable to feel full and satisfied, in my opinion.

Just like that vegan guest chick a few eps ago, that pitched a fit because she was hungry, since she was only eating vegetables and salads. Of course she blamed the chef too, which is pretty much what Max is doing. The chef isn’t telling these people to not eat any meat or protein. He’s never claimed to be a vegan/vegetarian aficionado.

This is so fucking petty. Sandy, Captain, should be above this, but I’m not really shocked.

Max stormed off after dismissing her apology request. She follows him.

He explains he doesn’t like pasta, so it wasn’t a lie, when he said there was ‘nothing for him (that he likes) to eat.’

Sandy vows to make she sure he gets some nourishment that is satisfactory to him.

She handled that pretty well, right? A crew member dismissing her, and refusing to apologize when she demanded one, and the excuse is that he’s hangry.

I’m not meaning to make a comparison, but I am. This is a perfect example of Sandy’s inconsistent management style. If you compare this to last Below Deck season when she took over for Lee, when Alissa and Hayley were sunbathing and chilling on a break, not realizing that the new kid was still finishing up his duties. She went fucking off on them. Then when Alissa got a little lippy with her, because Sandy was being stupid, as Max did, she lost her fucking shit, and fired her.

I mean, is she racist?? Valid question if you compare the two interactions, and to me Max was more disrespectful than Alissa was. Wonder if Captain Lee and Alissa were watching.

So she chases down Frenchy, kissed his ass, sort of apologizes to HIM, and made sure he got food.

She fired Alissa.

Or, also, another example from last Below Deck season, is how she went off on Fraser and the stews when they asked the deck crew to grab the trash, then she saw them laughing about something together for two seconds, and she went off again, and ordered someone to strip her bed at once.

Just. SAYING.

She plays favorites with the deck crew, that’s a given. But I do see slivers of racist behavior in her. It’s actually common in her age group. She grew up listening to blatant racist comments that were acceptable and mainstream. It’s not an excuse, I’m not saying that. There are plenty of people in her age group that are NOT racist, and don’t treat people of color differently.

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Kyle takes a few minutes off to chat with the guests who miss him so. They miss his ‘energy.’ Lol. Yeah, we’re missing it too.

He’s already been off for two days, so what’s five more minutes. He complains that he feels dizzy. He whines also that the season hasn’t really been that much fun for him. Who wants to tell him, it’s work. They flash on several scenes of him screaming at everyone.

He then bitches to Kyle about Jack’s food, and whine about the steak not being well done enough for ONE of the guys’ liking. Side note, Jack has had NOT ONE complaint so far, and the season is almost over.

This is a big old whine fest taking place here right now.

Kyle claims that he’s going to talk to him. That should go over great with Jack, who really can’t stand Kyle, but has trying to play nice in the interest of working together.

Tumi credits herself with Lily’s turning it around and her newfound efficiency. I guess she’s someone that responds well to being torn down and threatening to be fired?? Most people, especially girls, do not.

Or perhaps she just needed a little time, and some practice to get herself acclimated, and Tumi was being too much of a stupid-ass bitch to see that.

Tumi drones on in her yap about certain stews being better at handling certain guests.

So here’s what I have to say regarding this, because I know you were wondering. I’ve never heard this type of rationale ever, on any Below Deck episode, have you?

That the stews have to similar interests, and the same sexual orientation as the guests, in order to serve efficiently and interact with them? Where did this come from? How idiotic does this sound?

She never in 1000 years should have tolerated Kyle refusing to serve that group of girls on one of the previous charters.

She claims Kyle ‘has the ability’ to deal with demanding Billy, and she does not?? What??

Okay there Chief Stew. That outlook and management style is, strange????? And concerning, to say the least. Is this what we’re doing now?

Kyle tells Tumi he’s going to lie down. You know when I watched this Monday night, I wasn’t paying complete attention, and I thought I misheard him. Surely he’s not coming back to the boat after pretending to be sick, and lying down again. Yes. He sure is.

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How does Sandy have zero idea that Luka has been hooking up with Jess. Captain Fucking Lurking around the corners non-stop? Please. She knew.

She asks Luka if he has a crush on Katie Flood. He says no but his face does say otherwise.

The guests will be traveling to land to the Santa Margherita Castle evening cocktails and apps, as did a previous charter. This set-up is a royal, no pun intended, pain in the ass. They have to lug a table, and so much shit to the top of this fucking castle to hang out for an hour, and have a drink and some cheese.

These guests are so boring. All they do is sit around and gripe. Did they even do water toys?

Max and Kyle, two of a kind, that’s for sure, are both lazing in their beds, and refusing to get up and work.

Hayleigh is still not back. Is she sick for real or is this just for drama’s sake? I’m curious.

Now Sandy brings up Katie in front of Jess this time, as Luka is again leering into his phone as he’s texting. What is wrong with this lady? What a fucking See You Next Tuesday. Mind you beeswax, bitch.

Luka should be honest, and at least let Katie know that he’s banging someone on the boat, so it could be awkward if she came around.

He keeps repeating “she used to go out with one of my mates.”

Okay, what does that mean?? Does that mean you can’t like her? No. That doesn’t mean fucking shit.

Kyle is still in bed and managed to get out of going to the castle. He tells Sandy he’s struggling to sleep. Okay, dude, well you’re not supposed to be sleeping right now, so…. ??? Get up and do your fucking job!

So back to the other lazy one. Luka reprimands Max for refusing to help with the castle set-up. He has a lot of excuses, that’s for sure. He basically brushes him off. He does manage to take the tender to pick up the guests. Now he’s going to need a nap.

Jess is giving Luka a pissy little ‘tude.

‘Dining in the Dark’ is planned for dinner, where the guests are blindfolded while eating.

Well it’s dinner, and guess where Kyle is? How is this okay?? I think we’re at the point where he needs to be dismissed, if he doesn’t want to work. I think there’s one more charter? Why keep him around to suck up tip money when he contributes NOTHING.

Nat is still hanging in the area, which seems to be the new thing now after a crew member leaves.

And Sandy should probably stop with all of the sexual references. It’s not very professional and Captain-y.

Luka is a fucking coward. First of all, of course he knew she was pissed off, but he needed Lara to tell him that? Second of all, he TEXTS her, instead of talking to her face-to-face when they’re on the same fucking boat?? And they even walk right past each other. Jesus. This reminds me of my ex. Let’s send psycho text messages instead of speaking to each other like adults.

But these people are like 25, so there is that. Ya kinda give them a break for that. Luka should thave spoken calmly with her face to face. They’re not twelve either.

Drinking game – take a swig every time Tumi says “perfect.”

Next morning, and heu guys, guess what??? Kyle looks like he MAY be actually getting out of bed.

Now Lara doesn’t feel well. She’s complaining of flu symptoms.

Jessika starts to rationalize not being pissed at Luka, and to just keep ‘having fun.’ Wink wink.

And what have we here?? Kyle is officially well, and awful chipper now that the guests are about to leave. The work is done.

He claims his head pain is completely gone. In his yap he credits Tumi and crew for “doing so well without him.” To me, that would be not so much a compliment to Tumi, but more of a concern for Kyle, that he was never really contributing much.

I think he just wanted to sleep.

Well the guests depart, but not without complaining about Jack’s lack of enthusiasm toward their gayness. Jack says if that’s their only critique, he’s fine with it.

I’m kind of surprised these whiners delivered the biggest tip of the season.

Kyle’s feeling well enough to see the guests off, collect his tip, and participate in the night out, so no surprise there.

At dinner, Luka invites Jess to go the France when the charter ends. I feel like he feels guilty and isn’t really genuine in this invitation. He looks like he regrets it as soon as he says it.

No fighting or drama on their night out. No one can believe it. Kyle knows better than to continue to start shit and act like a fucking fool. He was in a terrific mood and seemed to be having a GREAT time!

He should have plenty of energy. And he does!

Lara officially tells Sandy she feels shitty, and can’t work. Sandy orders her off the boat.

Sandy says in her yap with only two deckhands they won’t be able to leave the dock.