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Same here. It was just joyless and tedious, which is how I find most housewives shows these days. I tried Dubai, but it’s the worst, and I was out after 3 episodes. I’m not sure if RH has changed, or I’ve just grown bored of it, but I’m just over them all.

They actually showed more than one scene of the new couples cutting (or attempting to) into these cakes, and then eating them, and they look like they taste as gross as they appear.

All the cakes were ATROCIOUS. I know there are always questionable elements of these weddings (bad dresses, tuxes, decor, etc.) but those cakes were next level bad. NOT good advertising for whichever bakery made them.

So I’m friends with Nate’s friend Megan, and she and Nate have never been anything more than friends, and the editors are doing her dirty (and will continue to do so). Megan is THE sweetest person on earth and she truly loves all of her friends, so her emotion was very authentic, and doesn’t indicate any romantic feelings toward him at all. Also, she wasn’t bombed. She’s been completely sober for four years. She moved to San Diego from Ohio and didn’t know anyone there, so her friends truly are like her family. It pains me to see all the hate Megan is getting on social media, and I know it’s just going to get worse. 😞

Uh oh, looks like Jenny’s in hot water now about some of her past social media posts from 2020 about BLM.

This is a great point and I almost had forgotten about how they used to interview the kids directly on the couch. I wonder why they don’t do this anymore? Now more than ever I’d LOVE to hear their perspective on things.

The telling thing here, and I think what prompted Meri’s “joke” was that Kody originally didn’t hand out the printed rules to Robyn. As an afterthought he said “do you want a copy, too?” Robyn caught his slip and tried to cover, acting indignant, saying “OF COURSE!” I think Meri caught this and realized that obviously these aren’t just Kody’s rules, but Robyn’s, too. And yet again, supposedly COVID Careful Kody disgustingly licked his fingers when separating papers.

It’s reference to a comment that Christine made during their awkward “family” lunch. She said she struggles with being strong but then that makes her a bitch. They’re all clearly miserable and at this point have even abandoned selling the farce that plural marriage is great. At this point I continue to watch in hopes that at least one of the three ignored wives will come to their senses and leave.

Actually, a DBA (Doctor of Business Administration) is just as rigorous and prestigious as a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) and in some cases can be more challenging. Business profs are actually some of the highest paid in academia, along with medicine and law. Most on the tenure-track (which a DBA would very likely be) at a research I institution make $160K+, and that’s in Midwest cities. In comparison, a PhD in something like literature or a liberal arts field, will likely top out in the $40-50’s. The pay disparity by field in academia is crazy. The degree type can also be interesting and confusing for those not in higher ed. I’m business professor but hold a PhD, not a DBA, and that is actually a hindrance for me in the field since the DBA is more highly valued. All that being said, none of this really matters much if you’re a practitioner, which is Ray’s situation. Outside of academia, nobody really cares much about a doctorate of any type... it’s all about the MBA. According to his LinkedIn, Ray has an MBA but not any sort of doctorate. Good for him, but what Karen said isn’t true.

This episode was a total snooze fest, and the commenter above nailed it about how this season is fire and ice... and this ep was freeeeeezing. That being said, Potomac is still -by far- the best of all the housewives franchises in my opinion. I’m a little surprised that Dr. Wendy is considering walking away from her job. I’m also a college professor (with four degrees!!!!) and it’s truly the best job ever. You work part-time, 8 months out of the year, and in certain departments make six figures. Plus, most profs get complete autonomy and freedom in their jobs, which is a huge plus. Then again, I don’t know the specifics of her situation, but as a working mom myself (and single mom at that), I couldn’t ask for a better work/life balance. Full time professor roles are also very competitive and hard to get.

Wow, apparently Bernie McGee died today of a massive heart attack. It’s not confirmed officially yet, but Patrick Marble (Paige’s brother) confirmed it on Facebook. Word is that he was riding his bike, wasn’t feeling well, had the heart attack and EMTs couldn’t revive him. ETA: it’s now been confirmed by Paige. He was only 41... my heart breaks for his poor boys.

Although Kenya was pretty awful this episode (as she typically is), I still cannot help but be annoyed by Kim. Everything about her just bugs. The only thing more annoying was hearing "the 'Mercial" 500 times. I think Phaedra is an attractive woman (and her TH makeup is usually on point), but man does she gross me out when she tries "sexy talk" and twists her face up and sticks out her tongue. Barf. Equally as gross is when she tries to flaunt the fishnet. She should stick with the faux southern belle persona of her split personality. I'm living for Porsha this season. She's so fun and carefree and brings a lightness to episodes that I find enjoyable.

You know, your post made me realize that within just a year or so, Eddie and LeAnn will have been together for a longer period of time than Eddie was married to Brandi. The Great Affair, and subsequent Eddie/Brandi split, happened in 2009 ending their 8-year marriage. I think when you reach the point that the mistress and ex have been together as a couple for a period of time longer than he was married to the original wife, you kind of have to get over it and move on. I used to have sympathy for Brandi but she's worn out her welcome and this is now beyond old news. She REALLY needs to find a new shtick.

Wait, what?! Seriously? If this is true then Meri really does deserve everything that's coming to her now with the ascent of Queen Robyn. If she really had her certificate framed and up on a wall (who does that?!), that clearly is a big FU to the other wives and demonstrative of her lording first wife status over the others. Between this and Meri not owning up to her actions in the catfishing mess, or really being truthful, means that I've lost any sympathy I'd developed for her recently. On another note, I usually like Christine (well, as much as anyone can like any of these fools) but I loathe that affected voice she puts on sometimes. She had it going full force when she was talking about her "dark period" (i.e. when Sobbyn joined the family).

Of course the 15 minute preview of this episode showed absolutely nothing about the catfishing. The pre-episode preview also just shows the same preview footage we saw before about Meri generally and vaguely alluding to Sam/Jackie. I'm certain they'll just whitewash this, but enjoy a big ratings spike anyway.