Here are the moments we wish we could erase from our memory.

Here are the five most disturbing scenes from episode 4 that make watching this show a nauseating chore.

Its almost funny in its unexpected randomness.

Jocelyn in ‘The Idol’ Wearing Sunglasses

Jocelyn in ‘The Idol’ Wearing Sunglasses | HBO

Maybe this was the shows first sincere attempt at satire?

Except, Destiny definitely isnt kidding as she suggests this as the most viable option to Chaim.

She is opening up about the abuse she faced at the hands of her mother to fulfill Tedros wishes.

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ItsThe Idolat its tasteless core pointless pity and powerless poignancy.

What are you, a faggot?

Tedros homophobic slurs at Jocelyns ex-boyfriend are, once again, shocking without substance.

Jocelyn in The Idol HBO

Jocelyn in ‘The Idol’ | HBO

He even asks the ex if everybody has to take it up the ass to get roles in Tinseltown.

Its disgusting, offputting, and wholly unnecessary.

There were other ways to do this ways that would have been character-advancing and in line with Tedros disposition.

Destiny in The Idol

Destiny in ‘The Idol’ | HBO

While the scene is the latter, its definitely not the former.

Its a lazy and antiquated way for Tedros in his eyes to assert his dominance over the ex.

Jocelyn crying in ‘The Idol’

Jocelyn crying in ‘The Idol’ | HBO