escapetoreality

All the nut jobs who were fawning over Ashley on Instagram must feel stupid now.

Knowing what we know about Bethenny's fetish for organization and purging Bryn's things, I'll bet that fugly nutcracker was out on the curb on January 2nd.

So is this "shorter" cruise a one-nighter? Down from two nighters? This to me is the biggest pretense of the show -- there is just a revolving door of people who want to be on TV as opposed to any realistic take on people who would actually charter a yacht for a vacation. It's not a hotel.

When was this filmed? So many of the stories are way out of date. They need to close the gap between production and airing as spoilers abound on the net. Starcasm anyone?

How about when Sonja claimed to have decluttered???

That has to be staged...? If I were them I would be sad if I was anchored off Capri and a huge storm was rolling in -- true cause for concern...but the service, no.

Don't you think the fundamental quandry in the Adam/Carole situation is the age difference? I think she tried to play it way cooler than she felt based on the biological fact that he will want a family she can't provide. To me she shows a lot of bravado because she knows the split is inevitable. But it still hurts...

Luann needs a boyfriend already??? Really???

I am waiting for a resolution of Sonja’s bereavement over the loss of her lover when Tom married LuAnn. Remember Ramona had to console her? So is she all happy now?

Don't you suppose Ramona got some big perk from HB for hosting the party? Kind of like a high-end Tupperware party? And I like how she said "it doesn't ALWAYS have to be about charity" when pretty clearly it was a benefit for her.

Can I get a reminder of who was invited to LuAnn's nuptials? I know Dorinda was the maid of therefore making the lunch scene ridiculously fake and superficial, but which other ladies were on the guest list? If Carole was not, as I suspect, then I think she is relieved of consoling duties. In fact I agree LuAnn owes all of them an apology for her disdainful treatment of them when concerns were expressed.

I'm annoyed with LuAnn for exclaiming: "And I didn't even change my name!" or words to that effect. It was all LuAnn d'Agostino all the time till the D. It is bogus to try to resurrect her Countess status after a subsequent marriage with her "soulmate."

Ditto for Meri "I have to be honest" or "honestly?" -- a tell for deception ...

The moment when the psychic intimated a heavenly call from Pink Dog was callous, exploitive and must be a violation of psychic principles! To have then confessed the Twitter prep does not excuse what had to be an excruciating moment for Lisa who was clearly distraught. Also I am sure the producers made her confront Erika about the lack-o-text as I can't imagine Lisa caring at all. These obviously inauthentic moments seem to increase every season. I would love to know how many takes it took for Erika's suggestion that the group join her in Berlin sound remotely sincere.

I was looking forward to seeing all the places they went in NYC but those identifying shots were cut short in order to have all the senseless and ridiculous squabbling. So -- what is the hotel where they stayed? Did they go anywhere of interest that we casual visitors to NYC might want to check out? Thanks!

I can forgive Dorit a lot (the screeching, fake accent "whilst" -- and her phony way of acting around the children, for starters) but I cannot get over the pairing of a logo Balenciaga baseball cap and logo Givenchy track pants for the scene at home with PK. So arriviste -- shudder.

Now that we know this pair married how in the world does last night's episode make any sense whatsoever? Wasn't the whole context whether to get married?

I was waiting for Jen to say she is not pursuing anything in the industry further. I do not agree that leaving one's young daughter for weeks at a time is a viable option, even putting aside her lack of aptitude for the job. Do we think the stupid line Jen gave was a sign off from yachting?

Pretty clear the sex talk/lingerie shopping is based on desperation for anything remotely like a storyline for Evelyn and David. Having exhausted the standard conflicts as to friend disapproval, wedding plans and where to live, this is what it's come to.

On the cutesie theme parties -- that is the aspect that most baffles me. Wonder if the guests have to pick something off a list? I would be down for an elegant white dinner or something like that but most of these do not seem like anything truly wealthy people would agree to. Why have a luau in the Caribbean when you could get talented local dancers and musicians to do something typical?

What was the point of Azan questioning Nicole as to what the living situation would be in the U.S.? Was he asking whether they would be moving out of that efficiency? Was the insinuation that Nicole would be out working and him being Mr. Mom? Think I had a mini cat nap as I was a little confused as to the point of that convo.

Timeline help please when was this? After they went to Greece together I think. Funny didn't mention that on the show. Then I think there was trouble in paradise but they got back together and from what I can stomach of her Instagram they've been lovey covey lately.

Why does family Molly have a large ugly pickup truck?

I really connected with the comment that as two male parents they feel overly judged in public. I am sure that is the case and frankly I had't thought about that before so am grateful for the insight. Strangers can be really nosy/inappropriate/even cruel.

We cracked Chris's persona -- what does Sean do? That lovely home of his is Zestimated at 23K on Zillow. Shaking my head where is the $$$ coming from for underwear, laptop, Haiti flights, etc. Did he really bring Abby to Springfield Ohio? I can't figure out any of these men. Or women. Which is why we watch ....