Yes! That was so weird. It felt like they were trying to be ~official or clinical with their language to maybe come across as more serious??? Not sure. But whatever it was, you’re right, it didn’t work. 

It seemed to me that using that language allowed Paige and Ciara to distance themselves from Lindsay even further — like, refusing to talk about it in ways that are familiar, and instead making Lindsay seem like an other of some kind. It's very cold. 

Interesting. I thought they were trying to point out the arbitrary nature of drawing a line at intercourse - which is what LINDSAY was trying to do. She kept arguing that no one should have feelings hurt because sex didn't happen, and so the language Paige and Ciara used was an exaggeration of Lindsay's point to highlight its absurdity.

I agree. Although Lindsay can be an inconsiderate, self-centered a-hole, the others have created a mean girl clique that comes across as intentionally vicious. There's no doubt that Lindsay hurts people and fails to take much accountability, but the amount of obviously premeditated nastiness puts Paige and Ciara in a whole other category for me. I think they both came across as nasty brats. Especially Paige with her arms-crossed, no eye contact, angry toddler act.

One thing that I found particularly upsetting at the Summer House reunion this season was Paige and Ciara's use of language when talking about Lindsay. For example, when Ciara was talking about whether or not Austen and Lindsay had sex, she said, "the hurt is still the same whether he entered you or not." Paige, on the other hand, said "I don't care who you let inside you," when talking with Lindsay. 

It's easy to look at these two phrases and align it with slut-shaming (which they were likely trying to do), but it also dehumanizes Lindsay. It's language used more for objects than people, and is incredibly offensive, regardless of how hurt you may or may not be about her actions. 

It's clear both of them came into the reunion with an agenda, but trying to reduce Lindsay to a thing vs. a person does not win you favors. 

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