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I do think the only reason she came back on the show is because Beam told her to...they wanted the free publicity. Her deal with Andy seems to include product placement in every episode. If the sales for Beam are slipping, that's a problem. But acting out and having screaming rampages is hardly consistent with trying to sell the brand. You'd think the marketing department would have a word with her. And her bestie Carole has reneged on her book deal, and her editor has walked. Neither of them seems to realize that their behavior reflects on their business interests.

Natalie, that post was in response to an earlier one that mentioned the fanatical way Beth's fans defend her on twitter. those frankel defenders are on a different planer from the posters here. If you took my observations on the twitter bots as an attack on the posters here, then I do apologize. I do recognize that people have different responses, and most here are articulate, if not downright shrewd and funny, in taking opposing views. Again, I am sorry for having offended you.

I'll take a stab at that. They are the quiet, cringing sorts you run into at offices all over America, who are routinely walked on by everybody. They rarely speak up, and are passed over for promotions and pay raises. But man, they will cheer on old Bethy. The badly used will be the first to cheer on an authoritarian control freak...who insults and crushes any opposition...even if said authoritarian has to start a fight in order to win one. They have Bethy acting out their revenge fantasies. That the other housewives are actual people means little to them. The skinny chick's monologues about her terrible childhood and her relative poverty, now overcome, are compelling to them. That most of it is a fabrication doesn't matter...Beth's real branding is herself as a victim who has risen from the ashes. And they love watching poor, victimized Beth dominate the other rich bitches. She's turned a princess into a lapdog, and it explains why she keeps going after Luann...she needs to bring down the Countess. Lu of course ain't playing, and if she marries Tom, she can blow this pop stand. Beth is probably tied to the show as it provides endless free advertising for Beam...I am sure that Beam was behind her return.

Lu was right again...no need to alert the raging beast. She has no interest in Lu's happiness, there is no need to tell the bitch anything.

That is so well said, and so true. Though you may have to be past 40 to know how true it is.

film noire, that's two weeks in a row you had me laughing. Now all I need is a new keyboard after I spilled my coffee. You know, if old Bethy does not have an audience to absorb her attacks and anger, does she cease to exist? If she were a tree, and she fell down in a forest, would the other trees applaud?

I agree, on her blog, Jules speaks truth to the bitch. And I too wish that she could bring some of that articulate thinking to the reunion. Beth is an in-your-face aggressor, and it throws Jules off balance. Funniest line of the whole night is trash-talking Bethy shocked, I'm telling you, shocked that anyone would say something unkind about her. I mean she was shocked. Truly, the skinny chick is channeling Joan Crawford.

Apparently...all the evidence suggests that there is no one there. She exists as a wingman for Bethenny, nothing more. Even her face is utterly blank...there is no suggestion that she has a thought or an emotion or a reaction. And a bus trip...to a casino. Just like the grandmothers who line up for the casino buses in Chinatown...so, in Bravo world, this is the high life. If this show is really pulling in viewers the way Andy claims, why not do something fabulous...you want a casino, how about Monaco, Hong Kong or Macau? This is about as high-end as Ramona's extensions. Ok, so we're on the bus, and old Bethy is trash-talking Jules to Dorinda, and then when Dorinda speaks, Bethy shushes her so loudly she might have been calling hogs. Ever so subtle. Thank god for cell phones and texting...instead of pretending to be deaf, Jules could amuse herself. And yes, not responding was smart...old Beth, as always, was looking for a screaming fight. Jules refused to take the bait. Having failed to engage with Jules, Beth decides to "have a talk" with Sonja. This includes antagonistic body language, like using her hands as crab claws to keep Sonja at a distance. Poor woman looked so beaten down. On the other hand, the morning light is not kind to Beth's face...Sonja looks younger...so there's that. I suspect Jules is actually a kind woman, and that Sonja has a good heart, despite all. Dorinda likes to play the go-between, keeping out of the line of fire, and Beth is pure ugly...mean as a snake, and always looking for someone else to tear apart.

I'm watching Coleman and seeing him almost frightened as he watched the manic and ruthless Rachel at full throttle in Alabama...and then telling her later that he thinks she is wonderful...are we to believe the shrewd network player is entranced by a human trainwreck? I liked that the family in Alabama was genuinely welcoming and decent...apparently that was too much for Rachel to allow. Had to smash it somehow. We know Rachel has plenty of buttons to push...but there seems to be a hole in the characterization of Coleman. Who is this guy? He's fully committed to the crazy after sleeping with her a few times, and nothing she does deters him? I'm amused this week by Chet doing a Quinn...welcome back Adam. Love Freddie Stroma. Time for Coleman to get kicked to the curb. And no, Jeremy will not go quietly...he's union, and without a police report, he has ways to hold onto his job. And Quinn in love...can't be. The only significant relationship she has is with Rachel.

Was not hooked by the trailer, but watched when a friend raved about it. And she was so right. Agree with the posters above, this is really wonderful. Richard Price wrote some of the best episodes on the Wire, and the dialogue reflects his work. Beautifully shot too, and kudos to the supporting cast...they seem very individual. Awesome job so far.

Just the words "their granddaughter" would be enough for Beth to go ballistic...she wants her daughter to have no family, no connections, no one but Beth as the center of her life. Beth is a perfect example of a woman who should never have married, and even more, should never have had a child within that context. She's ensuring that Bryn will grow up to be in the same position as she is...essentially alone. Beth has decided to create her own mini-me.

She's amusing herself at someone else's expense...always. Check out the dig at Ramona...you are 1983 re her diaphragm story...knowing that Ramona's whole effort is to appear younger than springtime. We all have our cherished delusions, but Ramona's are such an easy target. And this is from a woman who wears a suit with power shoulders from the 80s herself. Self-aware, not old Beth. And if any of the wives took similar shots at Beth, it would bring on a repeat of the Berkshires rampage.

I rewatched part of this and Ramona should give up on the dancing lessons and head for a hairdresser...lose the extensions. She'd probably look good in a bob like Quinn in Unreal wears...anything except trying for long tresses suitable for a 20 year old. And stop causing trouble. No one would want Ramona as a friend, but even trying to manage her as a work colleague must be exhausting. I do feel for Sonja though...it's clear that Beth and her wingman Carole are trying to get her fired from the show...knowing that she needs this job more than any of them. Which is all kinds of cold. Most of these women are in late middle age and most have given birth...none of them seems to have a clue about basic anatomy. Maybe this explains why when selecting medical help, Jules turns to Dr. Crazy-Eyes and Beth has a chat with some whack job who nixes surgery and hands out prescriptions without a physical exam. Avery seems to have a brain..invite her and some diagrams to have a little talk with the ladies...they may be experts on botox and Juvederm, but they know nada about their reproductive organs.

That picture of Beth dressed as the joker, with 80s power shoulders, made me think of Joan Crawford. All she needs now is a "no wire hangers" rant.

Absolutely on the money....Film Noire for the win. Have you considered a career as a RHONY show runner? You could whip this sad mess into watchable TV in no time. And Ramona as Lu's Fredo....a insight of pure genius. Kudos.

According to Beth, every doctor in Manhattan has looked at her vagina...what a thrill for them. And after all, she ends up with smarmy doctor who doesn't even bother with a physical. Yeah, that makes total sense. Note to Mr. Cohen, this fibroid drama is beyond tedious...have you nothing else to offer? I switched to a rerun of Law and Order for a while, hoping it would pass. Carole deserves jack. She has never made an insightful or witty remark, she simply occupies space as Beth's wingman. Exactly how many apologies does she think she should be offered? Milking her need for endless apologies is the extent of her storyline...oh, and arranging a dog wedding. If there is nothing more here, can we lose her and find someone interesting? And of course, Beth, the queen of self-involvement proclaims Lu the owner of the toxic narcissism award. Yeah right. Still waiting for the announcement of the Skinnygirl panty liners and sanitary pads. Of course they hate you Lu because you might be happy. And rich and happy....they cannot bear the thought. With any luck the marriage will make it possible for you to blow this pop stand and these bitches...I'll miss you, but you deserve better than this coven of hags.

i loved this episode. Though I cringed when the cameras were rolling in the bedroom with Ruby and Darius, her dad and a camera crew. But Darius is more intelligent and insightful than I expected. Good work on the writers' part. Sending Ruby home was the kindest thing he could have done for her...she was destined to be further exploited to her detriment, and he got her out of that jam...though she did not see it that way. If they choose to pick up after the show is over, they can do so in private, and with some dignity...and she has time to make peace with her dad, as well as hopefully resume school. Saving Yael, yeah, why not. Nobody likes a snitch. Coleman and Rachel...not such a power couple. Quinn is the master here, but her new billionaire pal is a bigger shark. She may dominate Chet, but this guy is much smarter and more ruthless, albeit much smoother. She may be overmatched here. Rachel looks like she took the worst of it, but Quinn may not be doing a victory lap either.

Could just be the photos, but I think she looked better before. The after seems to make her look much older, though the smirk doesn't help. And getting a new haircut after facial work is pretty standard advice from plastic surgeons, as it serves as a convenient answer for your new look.

Now that is interesting. And that Lyanna, with the Stark sense of honor, might have left Robert a message. I doubt in this scenario she would tell him directly...he had a terrible temper.

You want an all-natural product...get some Patron, some limes and some sugar. No preservatives or chemical additives needed. I've never understood this product anyways, as making a margarita is hardly time or labor intensive. If that's the direction Beam is going, then the scenes of a screaming, rampaging Beth should make them very happy. Girlfriend does not even need to be drinking to be lit up.

Lyanna Mormont would be a great choice. But, Jon needs Sansa to have an active and important role to keep her onside, and away from considering the toxic suggestions of Littlefinger. Even smarter move, convince Lyanna to agree to a marriage with Robyn...that would keep the Vale on Jon's side, and Lyanna could manage Robyn, and even Lord Royce would be cool with that. For Lyanna's sake, just make it an official engagement...the Mormont women are an independent crew, who often don't name the fathers of their offspring, let alone marry. Maege was an example of that. One of her daughters was known as the she-bear...supposedly could turn herself into a bear at will. Maybe she was Tormund's hook-up.

Thank you for this post...really informative. Are there clear standards for what is carcinogenic...say, what levels of those ingredients are permitted? Or is it up to the retailers to decide? Is Beam held to any sort of standard? Nice to know that her booze product is as natural as her breasts.

Isn't Dorinda originally from Queens...and isn't her John also from Queens? Unfortunately, she was not to the manor born. Though keeping moldy curtains in your basement is akin to holding on to a bloody pillow...have these women no sense of elementary hygiene? Clean out your damn basement and ditch the pillow in a plastic bag before trashing it so the sanitation men are not exposed to blood. Simples.

So much this. She had the pre-op appointment and signed all the relevant legal paperwork when she had her breast enlargement surgery. She is not some lost little lamb who just wandered out from the woods. Interesting that her tear-fest was interrupted by a spike in fury that her hated in-laws might see her child. I do wonder if Bravo is kicking in some money for Kevin as he is doing a nice turn in a supporting role in her drama.

Dany has overwhelming numbers and dragons on her side, but I am not inclined to think it all will be that easy for her. Dorne has a former mistress of Oberyn and the assassin of Prince Doran currently running things..but given the acute class consciousness of Westeros, will the Great Houses of Dorne follow her commands? Winter is here, not just in the north, but will be moving south. Neither the Dothraki nor the Unsullied are used to snow, nor fighting in ice and snow. Olenna has made clear she is only interested in revenge...in show Highgarden, their are no surviving heirs. She despises Dorne, so this is a short-term alliance of convenience. With the Lannister army destroyed, and the Lannisters themselves dead...presumably both in KL and in Casterly Rock...what further use has she of Dorne? Further, she has no reason to continue to supply food to KL...so the people there might be already in near revolt from hunger. Where are Dany's armies supposed to get their food supplies...from an empty city? You would have thought Tyrion might have had some thoughts on the supply issues. And Randyl Tarly, described by Stannis as the best general in Westeros, will have command of the remaining Tyrell forces. Can you see him joining the Tyrell army with the Dothraki hordes and the Iron Islanders? Not for long. Just my opinion, but Dany's invasion looks to be a cakewalk...but I am inclined to think it won't be.