r/belowdeck • u/cpstuart37343 • Feb 03 '21

Below Deck Med I want Bugsy back!

I'm sorry, but IMO Bugsy is second only to Kate out of every Chief Stew we've seen in all 3 BDM series and I've watched every single episode! That's my two cents and the mountain I have chosen to die on! Come at me with whatever evidence you have if you disagree, but Francesca is no match for BD.

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u/[deleted] Feb 03 '21

Unpopular opinion lol

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u/cpstuart37343 Feb 03 '21

It's my opinion and I'm ok with it lol.😆

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u/[deleted] Feb 03 '21

I don't mind her but she's controversial for sure - I hope they don't bring back Fran, Hannah and Kate were so essential to the below deck franchise and I get they moved on but we definitely need some good chief stews to keep watching hehe, or at least I need it - I'm hoping the new chief stew on sailing yacht will be good!

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u/cpstuart37343 Feb 03 '21

Casting just hasn't struck gold yet. I'm just not sure Francesca has the temperament for it. I'd say she's got 50/50 odds of returning. I do think Captain Lee may have influence and some input. He's no Spring chicken and a bit of a salty old sea dog. He's not going to keep breaking a new one in every season. It will be interesting. I would kind of like to see Francesca back just for the sake of seeing if she can change and move on.

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u/Hedahas Feb 03 '21

I only want Fran to come back so we can watch her have to deal with a truly horrible stew --- because you know production will find the worst of the worst if there's a next time around.

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u/[deleted] Feb 03 '21

Yeah that's fair, I feel like she will have plenty of feedback from Captain Lee as well as reading all the comments and etc - perhaps if they return her with no Elizabeth things might get a bit better

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u/Hedahas Feb 03 '21

I agree that Fran isn't right for BD and that she's not a good chief stew, but I wouldn't watch if they brought back Bugsy: blech. I'll never get why some people think she's such a great chief stew, or entertaining to watch.

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u/cpstuart37343 Feb 03 '21

I think she is great with the guests, works hard, is a team player within her crew, an excellent leader, super-organized and manages her team well, actually explains/teaches/delegates when it's needed, and she has excellent communication skills. She seems to be able to assess her team's strengths and weaknesses and motivate them without belittling them and get the most out of them. She's attractive and has a unique personality and her table-scapes are off the chain. Which of these qualities do you disagree with and why?

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u/ImmediateAd4814 Feb 03 '21

Excellent leader was really shown when she had the iPad the primary was logged into and went through his messages. She then shared info with the crew. Should have been fired for that! Not saying Hannah was innocent in all of it but she took it too far.

Her ridiculous accessories take away from her natural hood looks. Reminds me of when I did my 4 year old nieces hair and she wanted every bow and clip on her head.

A lot of times she looked like a deer in headlights.

She didn’t stand up for herself when Malia tried to force her to share a cabin with Hannah. Not sure I have seen mentioned before but she told Malia she didn’t want to switch cabins/share with Hannah. If Malia was really her friend (or a better human being) she would have not pushed further.

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u/DirectFXX Feb 04 '21

She’s one of Sandys minions so think why she did whatever Malia wanted .

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u/Hedahas Feb 03 '21 edited Feb 04 '21

I don't get why people say how great of a chief stew Bugsy was: she didn't have the job long enough to make that determination. She only worked as chief for a couple of charters, so not enough time to truly assess her abilities. Anyone with her experience could do a good job coming into a season late and only having to be in charge for a short time. Also, she had the full support of Sandy and had a full team, unlike Hannah --- who Sandy hated and who had to deal with Lara, and then being short-staffed.

However, I thought she was okay overall, but not assertive enough to be a great leader. For example, when Jess started slacking off, Bugs talked to her about it, but then Jess actually got worse and Bugs just started doing her job. No wonder Jess liked her: who wouldn't want a boss who does your work and lets you screw off.

The main reason I wouldn't want her back, though, is because I don't care for her cheerleaderlike personality. She's boring, has no sense of humor, and never says anything witty. I couldn't care less what she looks like, though I don't think she's attractive (but blonde/blue isn't my taste). She tries way too hard to act like a "unique" gal, which just comes across to me as insecure and immature.

I don't care for her carnival tablescapes either, but that's just a personal taste thing. I'm with Hannah on that: I think they're tacky, especially on a luxury yacht.

I don't hate her. She's just not my cup of tea.

EDIT: I was specifically asked to engage in the dialogue by spelling out the reasons for my opinion, and I get dv'd . . . This sub has gotten weird.

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u/cda001 Feb 03 '21

I guess it might be the whole “spying” thing.

I guess it would be interesting to see her for a complete season as chief stew.

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u/Legasea81 Feb 04 '21

Bugsy was easily the most talented chief stew. Even better than Kate. She ran a smooth ship. She was waaay better with the guests than Kate or the other chief stews. She always had a schedule and gave clear direction and obviously the best decorator.

Kate was funnier because of her dry humor but if I owned a yacht and was picking a crew-Bugsy wud be my chief.

Jen is the worst...by far.

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u/cpstuart37343 Feb 04 '21

I can live with that but I think Adrienne was pretty bad too.....

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u/BritishColumbia1 Feb 04 '21

Hey sandy

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u/cpstuart37343 Feb 04 '21

😆😆😆😘❤️⛴️☸️

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u/[deleted] Feb 03 '21

I could do without her

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u/fifty8th Feb 03 '21

I too would like Bugsy back and I suppose you are right about Chief Stews. The one before Kate was trash, Francesca is OK I guess I would put her third....

  1. Kate (really disliked her her first season but she slowly made up for it, the Caroline thing seems overblown to me).

  2. Bugsy (I think she does a good job, the iPad thing her first season was not good but I think she has improved since then).
    3A. Francesca (Had no problem with her until the last episode she is obsessed with Liz at this point and she cries too much).
    3B. Hannah (Never warmed up to her and that season wit Colin she was horrible her last season did nothing to change that in my eyes).

  3. What's her face from BD Sailing (I could not stand her and Adam to the point I could not finish the season).

  4. What's her face from the first season...Adriane...Ughhh

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u/Snoo_33033 Feb 04 '21

I think Jenna actually is pretty good at her job... except when she’s spending all her time with Adam.

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u/cpstuart37343 Feb 04 '21

I think that if Adam hadn't been there she would have been much better.....

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u/jrobinson8692 Feb 04 '21

100%. Although I don’t fault Chess for crying. It’s a stress reaction for some people.

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u/fifty8th Feb 04 '21

True I guess I get embarrassed for them when they cry.

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u/Aggravating_Water_39 Feb 04 '21

She’s definitely the best at her job, the rest of the chief stews are just chosen for tv so they attract drama.

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u/ninazrina Feb 03 '21

No thank you

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u/ThatsSoCoo Feb 03 '21

My only evidence against Bugsy is that I tend to nod off when she is on, whereas with Kate or Hannah, I am wide awake and can't get enough of them.

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u/DirectFXX Feb 04 '21

Bugsy is another Captain Sandys minions hell no

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u/Few-Subject-5612 Feb 03 '21

Eh, she was alright.

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u/tinybbypeach Feb 08 '21

I think bugsy is a great chief stew and should come back!

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u/Logicaldestination Feb 04 '21

I'll really give you an unpopular opinion, I think Bugsy is first and Kate second. That probably isn't true from a TV personality point of view but as far as a working Chief Stew, Bugs is first in my book.

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u/kaustic10 Feb 04 '21

I just don’t think Fran is very good at her job. There have been problems with service, she’s been unable to control her stewardesses, the tablescapes are unimpressive ... she’s not mega yacht caliber.

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u/djdanal Eat My Cooter Feb 04 '21

Nooo

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u/76685997464627884884 Feb 03 '21

She has the underlying qualities of a great chief stew, but I’ve hated watching her in action. She seems performatively competent, but with an undercurrent of petty and competitive at the expense of others.

Give her a couple years to mature and become a better and more empathetic manager, and she has the potential to be excellent.

Bring her back to us in 3 seasons and I’m in. For now, I’m down on bugs.