The transcript appears to be a commentary on an episode featuring "Big Ed," a 54-year-old professional photographer from San Diego, California, known for his appearance on a reality TV show. The commentators discuss Ed's relationship with Rose, a 23-year-old woman from the Philippines, and critique Ed's behavior as selfish and controlling. They express concern over the power dynamics due to Ed's financial privilege and criticize his insistence on Rose taking an STD test, which they view as disrespectful and indicative of trust issues. The episode ends with Rose feeling hurt and Ed questioning their relationship's foundation of honesty.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator, Edie, is a 54-year-old professional photographer from San Diego, California.
2. He is in a relationship with a 23-year-old woman named Rose Marie from the Philippines.
3. Edie gave himself the nickname "Big Ed."
4. Edie has a daughter named Tiffany, who is 29 years old, from a previous marriage.
5. Edie's marriage lasted for two years and ended due to his infidelity.
6. Edie met Rose through a comedy show and has been in a relationship with her for three months.
7. Edie traveled 7,500 miles to meet Rose in the Philippines.
8. Edie planned to propose to Rose but was hesitant due to trust issues.
9. Edie asked Rose to take an STD test, which made her feel uncomfortable and offended.
10. Rose felt that Edie was controlling and didn't trust her.
11. Edie wanted to know about Rose's past relationships, but she didn't want to discuss it.
12. Edie and Rose had a disagreement about trust and honesty in their relationship.
13. Edie has financial privilege, which may have contributed to the power imbalance in the relationship.
14. Edie has a tendency to be selfish, insensitive, and controlling in the relationship.
15. The relationship between Edie and Rose is not level, with Edie having more power and control.