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Foggy and that doofus she is romancing are not attractive to watch...Michaela called it...and I wish they would just get off my screen. I want to see Survivor play, not some lame hook-up. Paul's posse huh? The old guy with the long grey hair and sagging tattoos is a long way from a natural leader, imo. Not strong, not skilled, and a self-admitted control freak. He looks like a guy who spent 20 years trailing along after the Grateful Dead. What is up with the Gen X folks just falling into line? The shy model and the fraidy cat are an interesting team. And the cat did find an idol. Michelle is a "youth pastor". And she lists her skills as being "very cunning". No cognitive dissonance there. Just what you want in a spiritual leader. Casting must have had fun with her.

No, it could be done in by a CEO who is dishonest...she knew she never had the inventory she claimed, she had a week to try to make good on her inventory short-fall, and she didn't even bother to come up with an explanation or a viable excuse. And yes, since she was dishonest in her inventory claim and in valuing her company, Marcus was smart to exit as quickly as possible. Why this woman wants to portray herself this way on TV is beyond me...she just torpedoed any biz credibility she might have had, and what bank or investor will want to back her now? Pretending that a 230k shortfall is no big deal...and that stupid, bug-eved look. I had an urge to slap her. Did she have to make good on the money he invested with her...that was not clear, and if not, then she managed a scam. I think the viewers should know.

Seriously, the problem with this challenge is always the same...the average woman is a size 12 or more. And she needs good fabric in a subtle cut to look attractive. I see women who not are thin wearing beautifully designed clothes all the time here in NYC, so it can be done. And they look very good. Why the would-be designers do not plan ahead for this challenge is beyond me...it comes up every time. And, Nina, "fashion-forward" and "editorial" do not necessarily mesh with making an average woman look wonderful. Christian Seriano did a great job with a runway dress for Leslie Jones, who is not small. The design itself was not innovative, but he chose a beautiful red to complement her skin, and it was made meticulously and draped to suggest her curves, not camouflage them. And, once again, Tim Gunn in a second editorial in the Wash Post lambasted the fashion industry for ignoring the reality of the real size of American women, and refusing to design for them. Seriano proves once again, that he is still the best designer to come out of Project Runway.

Of all the designs, I though Mah-Jing's take on a denim dress was the best. Yeah, it was unbelievably short, but that was for the runway. The seams in red were interesting but subtle, and vertical, which helps most women. It wraps, so it is forgiving. If you want to award someone for designing for the "average" woman, that was the most wearable, for most of us. Nina got her editorial look...a neoprene dress with puffy sleeves, and a cinch waist...the fullness of the skirt would be difficult for any woman over a size 10...you would look enormous, and the neoprene would add bulk as well. I admit it was cute, but it was a very junior look, but even high schoolers might shy away from it...it echoed childhood dresses. Cornelius is already tedious, and it is episode 2. Laurence is very cool, personally, but her jumpsuit was not. The short sleeves, and non-existent waist, the drab color and the pants bagging at the ankles said generic prison issue to me. Or, what to wear when you are cleaning up the side of the highway after your weed bust. Sexy? no. Flattering? no.

As a creaky boomer, those millennials struck me as giggly and generally inept. Especially deciding to party on the beach instead of building a shelter. However, they got a cyclone save, and a outdoorsman from Brooklyn emerged...and made fire. I really couldn't tell much difference between the two generations...except the Xers did manage a shelter of sorts. Nobody made much of an impression yet, except David, who declared he is scared of dying. And loud noises. And bugs. Perfect.

New Yorkers were pretty chill about this...I was out in Riverside Park when somebody noted on their cell that their had been a bombing...and nobody seemed especially concerned. Nobody here is taking the bait and reacting with fear. It's all good.

Maybe the timing was wrong for him...but he would have delivered. His "Closer Look" segments are so often home runs. With the news so grim, I rely on his take to give me some relief. That said, I wish he and Leslie Jones would do their "Game of Jones" summary after every episode. The best.

Seth Meyers is my go-to guy for political commentary. Jon Stewart has left the building,but Seth is doing great work. The Daily Show's biggest mistake is not giving Seth Jon's old spot. I hate that he is on that late, as I work early in the morning, and have to catch it the next day, but he really delivers. Fallon, you wuss, take note.

Makes sense...Bethy justified her vile attacks on Lu as "eight years" of resentment. So, she nurses an enemies list. In any event, I would be surprised if Mrs. Shields' divorce lawyers did not advise her to maintain silence. Not getting involved publicly is a far better strategy for presenting her case in court. In the media, Bethy and her PR team would drag her thru the mud. Would anyone believe an ex-porno actress did not do drugs? Funny how she never mentions her former career.

Oh yeah, and now "kindness" is important. Sheltered...this from the ho who announced her mother as the wicked witch of the west, has never stopped insulting and denigrating her former husband and Jill, her former mentor, and relentlessly assaults with vile language her current coworkers. Yeah, you can see where that kindness thing is important to her. Oh, and "integrity"...like claiming your SG is all natural when it was chemical swill, that your life was an open book while denying an affair with a married man, lying about your personal conduct? That kind of integrity? I give her a pass on all the plastic surgery because the woman is just deluded on the subject. If Lizzie Grubman is running her PR, she needs to lasso this heifer back...it looks terrible for Grubman.

So...Carole Radziwill, Bethenny Frankel, Sonja Morgan and Ramona Singer...safe... So they are going to keep the three dead weights who have no story, and Frankel, if they can lure her with enough cash. Losing Dorinda is a mistake...she can stand up to Bethy when she's inclined, she's basically decent, and she can mix it up with these otherwise boring howives. I'm sorry Jules is leaving, I came to like her. And lose the Countess, and you have got nothing...no wedding, no story at all. Old Bethy is not going to be a quick wedding...the guy hasn't even filed for divorce. So what is Bravo planning...endless bitch sessions as these remainers discuss the now absent Lu? More dog weddings? Ramona gets new hair extensions? Hour-long commercials for SG?

Tim Gunn did an editorial in the Wash Post recently, in which he described past winner Ashley Tipton's clothes as the worst he has ever seen. He did not hold back...and described her win as a PC move, a nod to the audience that there are larger women in America...and that the quality of her designs and her workmanship was terrible. I was thinking of that while the judges fell over themselves in praising Tasha's clothes for their "street cred". Dropped crotch, exaggerated hips, and a Tim/Heidi bag...as Nina is sometimes wont to say, there's a taste issue here. Nothing special, nothing especially well done, it looks like stuff the junior high kids have been wearing for ages. There were better looks, that got a pass, but no special mention. Tasha may be in line for the Ashley edit.

Paging Tim Gunn....we have a disaster on the red carpet. Seriously, with all her money, she gets generic plastic surgery and now a clueless stylist. Her dress on the reunion did not fit well either...you have the money, get some top tier help.

Well, if the married guy she is banging has not yet filed for divorce, I can see why she might not be sure if a wedding is in the offing. I agree that Jason and the Hoppy family have been wonderfully restrained thru this onslaught...clearly they have the best interests of his daughter in mind. And if she is like this in public, it must have been hell on earth to be married to her. Be interesting down the road if Brynn has the decency of her father's family, or if she grows up to be just like her mother.

Andy or his producers must be aware that folks are tired of these screaming hags...witness his lame effort.."say something nice"...followed by a group hug. Oh please. They seem to loathe each other, and for good reason. They show up for the paycheck, not for friendship. And if they were "nice" they get iced, and then fired. (Ex. Jules). "Village idiot" is not a literary reference or a metaphor...it is a centuries old insult. Andy forcing Lu to endlessly go over her relationship with Tom was like watching an inept lawyer try to conduct a cross examination. Tedious. Beyond. Words. Sonja still looks great, but she lets herself be played for a fool by Ramona (Ramona??) and Bethy. And her tearful affirmation of "simple friendship" with Bethy was nauseating. Girlfriend needs a goal in life...reach for dignity, Sonja. Beyond that, Ramona has nothing, Carole has nothing, Jules has been shown the door. Lu continues to practice restraint and good sportsmanship. But, her constant affirmation of love and forgiveness gave Bethy no opening. Bitch looked frantic trying to find an opening to throw a knife. And, as the Brits say, Bethy looked generally gob-smacked. I don't know if it the most recent plastic surgery or Adderall, but she had this blank, empty face, while her eyeballs rolled around.

Really? You think unloading those pictures on Lu while Bethy pretended to be concerned after cackling with the other howives all weekend in Miami was pleasant? I guess if you didn't see enough bullying in high school, it could be riveting.

Luann is on the hot seat again...discussing Tom...again? Without Lu, there is no past season. She ought to be making more money than the rest, since she is the only one with a storyline. With the exception of the lovely Jules, the rest of them are reduced to bickering harridans. For a change of pace, let's discuss Ramona's sex life, Carole's brilliant writing career, Sonja's marital prospects, Dorinda's enthralling romance, and Bethy's new line of luggage. Anything but these hags screaming at Lu for the hundredth time.

Off topic, but how I miss Prince.

If Andy really wants the ratings to soar, Jill is his best bet. No contest. While Lu may confound Bethy by keeping her cool, Jill would go full nuclear. It is would be a blast. Bring back Jill, and unleash the dogs of war.

Have some respect. This is her Bridal romper. Now if she can just find her Bridal hula hoop she'll be all set.

Andy allowing Bethy to use the reunion as a show and tell was ludicrous. On the other hand, it did allow her to further reveal herself as vile, hateful and finally, ridiculous. She simply deserves mockery. I am sure she reviewed and edited her little video, and was sure it would cause viewers to feel her pain. Not likely. Her years in porno films did not teach her any acting chops...witness her palsied hands shaking as she sucked on a bottle of SG, alone in a very big bed after attacking Lu...and then dragging herself thru an empty apt. crying over tacky furniture...not the stuff of Emmy dreams. I encourage her to make more of her self-indulgent little epics, and to persuade Andy to show every one...go ahead, make me laugh.

Not a good look in the bunch. The 70s are not a good look...not then, not now. Ms. Mamet take note.

The eyebrows are a problem. They are too elevated...and they pass the outer corner of her eye. And when she has her mouth open, you can see the cheek implants...they are immobile, so not filler. Seriously, I have nothing against good, subtle plastic surgery. For an example, look at Katie Couric...she "freshened" her look before heading back to work, and it was a refined, sensitively done job that kept her distinctive look. Bravo. Bethy has that kind of money, and she could certainly scope out a surgeon known for subtle work. Why this generic effort...it looks as if it were done under the direction of Roger Ailes. She no longer looks distinctive...as I mentioned, she now has that tribal look of a woman of a certain age with a lot of money. She is erasing herself...not easing some of the effects of age.

On Unreal, the satire on reality shows, the actress Constance Zimmer wears her hair like that...and totally rocks the look. On Bethy, it is merely unfortunate.

Careful, Bethy! You're face might freeze like that. There is an alarming number of women on the UES who have that look...the pinched nose, elevated eyebrows, and incongruously full cheeks. It is almost a tribal look for a segment of the over 40 crowd. It does wonders to erase any individuality from a face. And really, she can't compete with Constance Zimmer...who owns that haircut.