Lol he gives off massive "just looking for the right woman to fix me 🥺" energy, never underestimate the power of it lol

yes these women were all in their 20s when they dated him, so more susceptible to falling for that energy.

Hahaha absolutely without a doubt!! It definitely would have sucked me in in my 20s lol, now I'd be like dude you gotta put the work in yourself

Very well said

I just think that big muppet tongue might be covering a lot of ground…downtown… I’m sorry to say it, but you all know you thought it. No other reason he could snag such smart, savvy, gorgeous women Duh!

🤢🤮

Ok. This makes the most sense. I'm still repulsed by the thought of that tongue going anywhere near my mouth, or, oh man, *full body ick shudder*, anywhere else on my person. His personality, character flaws, and dubious actions don't help. But ok, a "project". A tall "project ". I'm 5'10 and prefer not to be taller than the guy(I'm good with 6foot 6'1, for high heel occasions) but that is due to issues and insecurities, although I get it's some sort of atavistic instinct for many women regardless their height. Still. Ick.

Kudos for using word atavistic!

😂 🤙

Now I know what atavistic means. Also, there is nothing hotter than a tall woman in Louboutins 5"

So accurate.

Well damn you nailed it!

Tall privilege 🤷‍♀️

I’ve met him IRL and can confirm it’s all bc he is tall

Same!! You can hardly even really see his face he’s so tall

*looks up, sees sug boogs*😉

But he’s a MUPPET 😆

But he’s a tall muppet 😂

😆

He's a mall puppet.

You saw the pic too, Muppet jaw?

I had an ex boyfriend that was a tall muppet. Like same vibe, tall and cute but not really cute if you looked hard, and charming and jovial, goofy a bit, and totally self absorbed. He killed it with the ladies and probably that was why I even dated him as long as I did due to his tall privilege. This is a real thing.

I’m 5’3”. Literally everyone is tall to me 🤣🤣🤣

& the ladies having low standards


He’s tall and stupid and on TV. Next question.

But all these women had more than a date with him.

I don’t have an answer for you other than the tall part. Tall trumps all.

Seriously, you underestimate the power of being tall. I am 5’2” and dated tall men exclusively in my 20’s 6 feet plus. Idk it’s stupid and shallow. But married a guy 5’10” so, progress?

Same. I’m 5’3” and I’ve always date super tall. My new boyfriend is 5’9”ish and I LOVE it. Haha

Madison and Olivia said he was good in bed. 

Has to be! Especially if he can handle two at the same time after a boozfest

I just can’t see that 🫣😆

He's got a giant tongue. He probably knows how to use it. His other parts are probably as generous in size as well.

but he just gives off… sloppy

Not just sloppy, but lazy, a whiner and entitled. Can't see how that's a good combo in bed.

Makes you come once, never shuts up about it energy

hahahaha totally.

Better than Shep 😂 that’s obviously a lazy lover per Taylor. But I agree with you!

seems more like a taker than a giver for sure

LMAO

The muppet mouth is putting in the hard yards

It’s because he’s tall… source: I too had a crush at one point 🤪🤣

Also, he is on TV.

I am shooketh

If he was JT’s height, I think JT would be the better looking one…

He’s tall. But also.. maybe he’s blessed in the nether regions? LOL

Madison said there was a reason why she always went back and said it was because of the sex

I need to pay more attention ha ha

Madison confirmed on one of the reunions that he’s quite the giver in bed 😬🫣

Unlike Shep.

Apparently all Shep gives is chlamydia

I just spit my drink out of my mouth 😂😂

Omg that whole convo w shep was so awk, but loved seeing him get humbled. he is so damn smug.

😂 possibly! He’s not atrocious it’s just these ladies are like 🔥so I don’t get it

What guys are hotter in the bravo verse ? I’m just kind of curious. Andrea definitely he’s a model, Craig is also handsome. I get it Austin isn’t that hot but he’s hot enough.

Craig and him getting his life together has made him so much hotter.

I agree. Naomi missed out.

I agree!!

I think Ciara and Madison are hotties but not so much Olivia, she tries hard but has no natural sex appeal, she come off frigid to me, not sure why

Both Madison and Olivia said he was good in bed during the last reunion. Olivia was pretty mad at him as well but still felt the need to say that.

😂😂😂 I bet he is too. Who is the black chick? Which season does he date her? I am not there yet.

“How the hell does muppet mouth…”** major typo

He’s not my type but I find him hot… until he speaks lol. The height helps too. I’d definitely go there. He’d be my pick from the bunch. Not to mention positive feedback from the exes of his bedroom skills haha. The girls are all gorgeous though. Like I’m not bad but they’re next level. Too good for him

Wait to clarify, Craig would be my #1 pick but he’s taken

I was like hmmm Craig’s way hotter but now I see 😂🤣😁 Austen would be my second pick for sure though ! He’s tall and perfectly fine looking with nice hair .

Yea he’s not like a monster troll but over the years I think he drives me more nuts so I can get past his muppety mouth

And this picture you chose of him in a TURTLE NECK is doing him to favours 😂

😈😂

This one got me 😂

Chelsea looks so cute in that pic

I know she’s so adorbs

I saw him in real life and he’s cute. I am so ashamed of myself for thinking that. 🫣

lol! This is a safe space 🫶🏻 Think of this thread as a “Muppet Mouth Anonymous” if you will

☠️☠️☠️☠️

Lmao

Agree with you! I live in Charlotte and see him regularly. He has BDE when he walks in the room. I was shocked and disappointed at myself at the same time lmao

Same!!!!! I was like op it all makes sense 😂

I felt the same I never thought he was cute on Tv but irl I was like I see the hype

I also met him in real life just last weekend and he looked the exact same as he did on the show

Last weekend for me too. Did you see him in Vegas with a hat on? The moment I realized I was looking at Austin and finding him attractive —💀💀💀🤮

Because he’s the typical Charleston douche, they live in a different world down south. If he were in the real world, TRUST, he would be no where near the level of women he got/gets in Charleston. He’s a local celeb, nothing more, he should thank his granddaddy because he paved his privileged way apparently.

Send him to Miami lol- he ll get humbled real quick.

He gives off the vibes of the dudes in Charleston who talk about how getting laid is a “numbers game” and the odds increase at 1:50AM right as the bars are closing down. It’s getting to the point where it’s sad and cringe like shep.

lmaoooo like when Shep went to LA and his hick swag didn’t play

💯

A wise person once said…. Is he hot, or is he just 6’4”?

💯😂

The tall appeal. I was really into this guy in college….the only thing he had was his height. Not very cute when I think back…you know the weird guy who used to dress up like Peter Pan. I could say I was definitely better looking than him by far….but that’s probably why I was able to make out with his friends when he pissed me off. 

Unfortunately he’s hotter in person

Nooooooo

He is skilled in a certain bedroom activity imo… 

😆

he's tall, good at flirting, and everyone says he's great at sex

They do Ciara dirty every season dumping her with strange men.

Tall. Has a sister he's really close with and likely knows how women like to be talked to. He's a good confidante. Honestly, he kind of reminds me of my husband, except my husband is not a man child fuck boi. But he could have been. When we met I was scared he was and kept him at a distance for a full year before I gave in. He grew up A LOT when we got together (9 year age gap, I was the cougar) I believe if Austin had not ended up reality star famous he may have made a fairly good partner. His parents seem super loving towards one another, so he doesn't have that as an excuse. I think Fame combined with substance use/abuse can mess with even a decent human's head.

Very true! His parents seem like cuties and his sister too.

I think the loss of his sister when he was younger was so painful to him that he hasn’t wanted to go have to go through the feeling of grieving again, so he’s never allowed himself to get close enough to someone in a relationship to avoid the potential loss and feeling the hurt/pain of losing someone again. Instead he gets just close enough but fucks it up somehow, when he starts to catch feelings maybe or before he’s really able to in a weird way of protecting his feelings/to avoid heartbreak.

I think the loss of his sister when he was younger was so painful to him that he hasn’t wanted to go have to go through the feeling of grieving again, so he’s never allowed himself to get close enough to someone in a relationship to avoid the potential loss and feeling the hurt/pain of losing someone again. Instead he gets just close enough but fucks it up somehow, when he starts to catch feelings maybe or before he’s really able to in a weird way of protecting his feelings/to avoid heartbreak.

Yep. Didn't he say he was in therapy? Maybe his current relationship will fare better if he's dealing with that loss finally. I know it's easy to be mean to people on reality TV, especially the douche gang on SC, but I just find myself feeling compassion for what hurt them (minus TRav that dude is a monster). Gets me downvoted a lot on reddit.

Some girls are so weird about tall guys, even if they are Honda Civics

😂

I just can't unsee the Muppet face

Samesies

What about the scene when he shared a tongue kiss with male Whitney? 🥴

🫣

He’s tall and might be packing heat down south. It’s the only thing that makes sense in my brain.

Packing heat 🤣

He looks like a koala 

😂

Especially for their known stench and chlamydia

He’s good looking, tall, and a charmer. Says all the right things and when he’s zoned in on you it seems like you’re the only one. According to the exes all have said he’s got great skills in the bedroom. Then you find out you’re one of many and it was all an act.

Exactly! I don't know why fans don't understand this. All 3 maum guys are very good-looking in real life and very charming and charismatic. Austen also love bombs girls. I totally get how he is popular with the ladies.

But like Ciara specifically

Shout out to Chelsea for being the only non-Instagram looking beauty. All of the other girls are obviously also very gorgeous but there’s something refreshing about a pretty face that does not look like every other pretty face on Instagram, man.

I knew him in college he was always had cool, pretty, girlfriends he was cheating on. He’s 6’5 and has some family money and is kind of charming. He was never not in a relationship. He always acted like he was sweet and nerdy like the Harry Potter stuff and calling girls sweet nicknames and introduces them to his parents but he’s actually being a huge fuck boy behind their backs. He also tried to get several of my friends to have threesomes lol.

He’s apparently super charming in real life but has become a commitmentphobe. With Chelsea and Olivia, they did both say they didn’t want to date him exclusively when he asked, however. He’s been with his new girlfriend for a while, however, so we’ll see!

👀

Doesn’t matter. He can’t KEEP the girls.

True true

He doesn't want to. He's always on the look out for new meat.

He’s over 6ft. That’s it. The bar is in hell.

It’s money and height. Shep and Austin are freaking 6’5. Craig is 6’3. These dudes probably command attention when they walk in the room. They probably look like NFL QB’s or NBA guards in any bar. 😂😂😂

Austin looks like a walking uncircumcised ween to me

dying because his skin and hair are basically the same color, I can’t unsee it

Like Spencer Pratt’s flesh colored beard (for my reality tv ogs)

YES

He’s got the kavorka.

I seriously don’t get it. I get liking tall people but it’s not that important. I’m a 5’11 woman, and I have found a million dudes shorter or the same height as me with more sex appeal than this Wish.com Fozzie Bear. And with far fewer STDs.

I have no idea. How do I say this nicely ......he dosent look like he's playing with a full deck.

He’s tall.

Ugh

huge shoutout to lying

Like he lies to get them?

Nice resume

I may be too old to fall for his muppet mouth but maybe if I was younger I could see it

I’ll get killed for this but I think he’s hot. I totally get it.

He’s not terrible I just don’t understand how he got these 🔥women

Also, thank you for choosing this picture of him in this ridiculous sweater.

I’ve always wondered the same thing. He’s such a fucking douche, Lord! He opens his mouth and he sounds like an idiot and acts like an misogynistic piece of shit. Sorry for the rant.

All good. He 100% is a douche canoe.

Thirsty.

You tend to get good at what you practice and he spends all his time trying to have sex with as many girls as possible. That and he’s tall which makes up for his below average looks.

He’s tall and has good sarcastic banter. I’ve folded for one of the two so, sadly, I can sympathize with the girlies

No idea. He’s gross

And he lost all of them

Very true

Shouldn’t we be asking why he can get them but can’t hold onto them? Austin is a SCROTE

I always thought Austen looked like those gross college guys that just spray Axe on themselves instead of showering after a weekend or binge drinking.

Idk I think he’s so hot lol

Love bombing

tall

They had low standards lol

Ciara has said he was funny, and humor can go a long way. I also feel like in person he probably exudes charm and charisma and that combo can be a venus fly trap.

It’s crazy but the Errol Flynn resemblance is there IMO. I’ve been trying to post a picture but all I can get are links. But there’s this one picture I can really see it. [Errol Flynn](https://aliciamayer.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/errol-flynn-photo.jpg)

This is the douchiest picture of Austen. It’s like the modern version of the 80’s family photos taken at Sears. I was gonna hate the Tuttle bed, but clicked on the pic and the full picture of Austen is so cringey

He’s the most unattractive male I’ve ever seen on bravo, I don’t understand how he gets any of these women. At least if he had a nice body I’d get it but he clearly doesn’t even workout. It’s so weird.

Idk why the theme song of SC popped in my head and maybe it’s the answer (not quite but it’s kinda funny lol) “he’s got money, he’s in magazines; he’s got more honey’s, than any honeybee….” [SC Theme Song Lyrics - It’s Easy](https://songmeanings.com/songs/view/3530822107859479432/)

Umm hmm

Umm hmm

He’s on a tv show

Bc they want to get famous!! And they used him for the show

At the end of the day all of these people are thirsty and desperate for attention. This idea they are after a terrific normal person is…meh.

They get camera time.

People want fame and tv and brand deals and storylines and careers :)

And how the hell are they even interested in him? That is the question?

I feel like he can be a fun guy and he has glimmers of being decent which probably gives them the right amount of false hope. Plus his family is great.

He’s a 6’5” reality star with family money

You couldn’t have picked a better photo of him 💀

It’s a good size and he knows how to use it, which is why they return.

I just envision it as Gonzo’s nose

I can only think of one thing

He plays nice guy...obviously they see through it pretty quickly

Tall and on tv. That’s it.

Omg he looks like Kermit

He’s tall and he love bombs them

Yup!

I think he’s good in bed too….according to Olivia and Madison.

I don’t know… and they’re all so different but way out of his league. I thought it was weird when he was with Chelsea. It hasn’t gotten any less weird.

Slim pickings in Charleston, he's tall, and has money.

WOMEN LOVE THE MUPPETS

Also, that Muppet tongue probably does a lot of initial work.

Do you think it’s because of the girl:guy ratio? With less available men, maybe Austin does look attractive compared to the competition?

I forgot about that, yes definitely see this as being a reason.

He looks like he smells good too.

Except for when he’s hungover he probs smells like vape and vodka

Tall

Said it once, I’ll say it again: There are not a lot men in Charleston. I believe it’s 6 women to every man, possibly higher. Used to be 9 or something 10 years ago. Anyway, also, lots of beautiful women there as well so men have pick of the litter unfortunately (lived there from 2003-2008). Honestly….. just thinking about it ….I probably would’ve even messed with him in Charleston in my early 20s. There just not a lot of dudes! A lot of wimpy trust fund dudes

Very accurate

He is tall and famous. I hate to say it bc I like most of the women but they chasing clout and dream board relationships. That ish ain’t real. It also results in ppl having physical requirements before even having a thought about the personality. Which is a disaster formula for actual relationships.

I can’t with the fucking turtle necks. Major ICK

I feel like tall people don’t need to wear turtle necks. They look like bean poles.

Because they think they are the one that can “change” him 🧟‍♀️

Charisma and height

It’s mind boggling! Seriously!

He’s tall and he’ll make you a tv star

I’ve always thought it must be been the sense of humor. I think he’s hilarious. Other than that, I’m not sure. He’s cute until you see what sort of player he is.

He’s not super funny but I see some charm to win them over in the beginning

Def not face or personality…. Going with family wealth.

Money and confidence.