[S12.E10: Something's Brewing]

Unlike Dorinda and everyone else, I could care less if Tinsley is dating Scott. She met Scott through Carole, who wants to play down their friendship, but at one point Carole was hopeful Adam and her would work, and she would do whatever he wanted to seem cool to him. Scott is an obsessed Kennedy collector/ historian, so he would have done anything to hang out with Carole. I think once Carole and Adam broke up, Carole lost interest in Tinsley, and then Scott lost interest in Tinsley.

I actually wouldn't be surprised if Scott broke up with Tinsely to date Carole, and when that didn't work out, went back to Tinsley. All conjecture though.

The guy at the bar was getting irritated by the second. I think it was just a matter of time before he left. He was fine having someone flirt with him, because he didn't have to do anything. But when Leah showed up expecting him to exert energy to flirt with her, he was out.

This is incredibly typical for DC men. They have trophy wives and use hookers so they aren't used to direct questions.

[S10.E08: Mind Your P's and BBQ's]

Ericka's comment about the Denise's Middle and High School aged girls having threesomes was disgusting and rude. That comment made me think that Ericka looks down on Denise and her kids. Back to her first dinner party-- the first one and last one! where Ericka tried to bring Tom into her reality world and failed, she explained Tom's scolding (she agreed with him while he was speaking, and he told her to be quiet and wait for him to finish) as, "he's a lawyer, and when lawyer's talk you need to shut-up and listen." She went on Andy Cohen's show and said exactly that in defense of Tom at the time.

https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/is-erika-girardi-subservient-to-husband-tom-girardi

You can hear him defend him here.

Personally, I think BOTH Tom and Aaron are arrogant fools, but it's okay because Tom is a lawyer, but it's not okay from Aaron because he isn't educated. Or whatever. I don't really get it, but there is definitely a pecking order, and a lot of snobbery going on. Very little critical thought.

Regarding Lisa and eating. She was good for awhile about being more relaxed, but it seems like she is back to her food abstaining again. I think Lisa Rinna, even if she has never got treatment, has disordered eating, and I think she's taking uppers to curb her appetite. I think, given her age, she's still in habit of taking "diet pills" (meth, ahem) to curb hunger.

Lisa R is also acting a super extra this season. Regarding her skeptism with Denise and her story about her daughter asking about the threesome, I think Rinna either asked her then and there if she was okay (because Rinna is nosey and high anxiety and always putting her nose into things) and/or she was watching the teens and saw they were fine/ laughing, and therefore, not buying Denise's story.

Lisa Rinna should just go along with it. IMO.

[S10.E08: Mind Your P's and BBQ's]

I think Ericka is being a huge hypocrite. I remember the first season (I think) she was on, she came on as Yolanda's friend. In any case, she had people at her house for dinner, and Tom was at the dinner with Ken and LVP. I can't remember cuz it was a long time ago, but Tom didn't feel like he was being respected by Ken and LVP who weren't impressed by him and were certainly not giving him their undivided attention. In any case, their cheeky comments got Tom really made, and Ericka even said that it was difficult night for her and that Tom was furious and that is not the way they do things in their home and there are consequences for breaking rules. It was very much like Ericka got grounded for what Ken and LVP did/said.

So if people are not allowed to interrupt or joke with Tom at her house, because those are the rules, then respect others rules, not because they make sense to you, but because they are the rules.

[S10.E08: Mind Your P's and BBQ's]

13 minutes ago, HeddaGabler said:

Maybe the reason why Denise is so defensive about her kids and what they hear, and why it doesn't matter whether her daughter said it was funny or not is precisely because these bitches have already made it clear that her daughters aren't important enough to be sheltered. They talk about Denise's kids like they are damaged goods because of who their dad is, and because their Mom says fuck a lot. I would be frustrated and demand some boundaries if I were Denise too. They should shut up and back off. 

Aaron, bless is heart, is nuttier than a squirrel. He was trying to support his wife, which I can appreciate, but hoo boy! 

Teddi and her accusations of "mom shaming" are a bit desperate.

Aaron thinks the FDA is following him. He puts people in a machine that he thinks will rearrange their atoms orbits. He thinks this cures cancer. He can't explain what this is or why it works. He's on some good drugs for sure.

I think, given his body composition and rumored big dick, and being Hollywood guy, he's super alpha and he seems to have no shortage of testosterone. Denise seems to like it. My husband is also alpha and he's the same way. He isn't as dumb as Aaron though, thank god. And he'd be thrilled to be around such beautiful women.  I kind of want to defend Aaron, because well, I think he's hot as hell. I would totally go to him for some good dick, but I would never take any type of medical, social, personal, emotional, financial..... etc. advice from him. I might be interested in what vibrator he thinks might help me orgasm though. And if I had kids, I think he'd be a fun baby-sitter.

All said, he's a better husband than any other women's husbands. He's there, he supports her, and he cares about her children. I'm glad he was there. Why are no other husband there? It's so weird. Are they just too important and busy to be bothered? It's kind of shitty.

[S10.E08: Mind Your P's and BBQ's]

5 minutes ago, RealHousewife said:

Yup. I don't think anyone is saying Denise the epitome of prim and proper. She admits as much, but she's not an unapologetically disrespectful mean girl. Unlike her cast mates. 

The ladies are all dumb as fuck and trying to save face for being selfish and disregarding the value of other human beings in their earshot, because they only care about themselves and they got called out on it.

Regarding Aaron. I think the real reason the ladies didn't like listening to him is because they are competitive, and NO ONE else had their husband there, except Teddi, and Eddy stayed as far away as possible. I think that Aaron defending Denise brought to light that none of the other women had a man to defend her, and it brought out the worst in them.

I thought Aaron was right on to stick up for Denise. He was invited to the party. He has a right to say what he wants. His voice is as valuable as the others. None of the other women have a man that really gives a shit what people say to them or what happens in their lives. This really brought it to light that Teddi, Kyle, and Ericka's husbands were not there. I know that bothered them. They can try to ostracize Aaron, but I get it, and he loves Denise and was protecting her. I can't see Tom, Harry, or Maurico ever defending their wives if they were hurt.

 

 

[S10.E08: Mind Your P's and BBQ's]

This episode was frustrating. I see Garcelle doing the littlest possible as a HW, as she clearly has no interest, and they in her, with the any of the housewives.

IMO, Denise should not have tried to join a grown up party and a teen party at the same time. Now, I would have enough common sense to not talk about sex around teenagers, but Ericka clearly does not give a shit, and probably does feel defensive because she never really ever raised any children and has no motherly instincts whatsoever. She does seem to be capable of hospice nurse, given the patient is rich and pays her a lot. Ericka's affection and care is bought.

Dorit's kids are too young to be affected by sex talk. When LVP made a comment around Portia, who was like 4, about Maurico liking younger women, Kyle was pissed. The fact of the matter, IMO, is that the ladies feel that because the girls are Charlie Sheen's daughters, they have probably already heard and done everything, and treat them with less care. So I get Denise sticking up for them.

Teddi was constantly looking at the camera, making sure the camera was on her, before she spoke. She did this the entire time of the party. She was purposely shit stirring for camera time. I see why she and Kyle, both equally vapid and brainless, like each other.

[S04.E14: Hard Habit To Break]

So many thoughts with David and Lana. First, I'm floored they found her and got her to meet David. I'd kill for the real story about who she is and what her real relationship is with David.  When she and David are together, it's very predator/prey. The way Lana looks at David is the way my dog looks at me when I tell him to stop licking his paws. There is this guilty, "I want out of here" look and then submission because there is no where to go. Petty-- Lana's teeth are jacked up. I noticed she tries to keep her mouth closed as much as possible, and always in pictures. David wanting affection from Lana is like Danielle wanting affection from Muhammad. He pretty much tried to ditch her at the airport and she was determined to find him. Lana is sort of the same--- she is trying to get by with as little contact as possible. I honestly think, if it weren't for the show and producers, Lana would not have ever met David. 

Usman and Lisa. So, it's not all Lisa. Usman is constantly on the fence about Lisa. Lisa is constantly on the fence about Usman. It's like the couple in high school that are "going out" but bitch about each other to their friends. They are both at the same maturity level though-- they strangely seem sort of like the same person.

Avery and Ash-- don't care. He's undocumented in Australia. He's never coming to the US. He's lucky to be in Australia. Avery is sensible, but she's definitely ate way too much cannabis to be all there. Both of them are very strange to me, and again, there seems to be a lot more to their story. 

Ed is eating it, and that's fine. Geoff and Vayra are a very strange couple, but I think they are also both pretty shady, so they work well. I'm not sure why Geoff doesn't like Mary, but she seems like the best bet out there. Maybe he wants a relationship that he can easily back away from or control. Don't know, but don't really care. I'm not really sure I believe their story is real anyway. Vayra got a Visa the week he left, even though she couldn't get one before? Whatever. Producers are making these bizarre situations, and then wanting us to believe them. It's really annoying.

A story a DO believe is that Rose is over Ed, However it got there, I'm happy about. 

 

 

 

 

 

[S12.E08: If You Can't Take the Heat, Get Out of the Russian Bath House]

I don't think Ramona or Sonja like Tinsley and they have the same problems with her that Dorinda does. They kind of like to see Tinsley have it. 

[S10.E06: Read Between the Signs]

7 hours ago, OFDgal said:

I noticed that too.  Watching that scene, I was thinking that Kyle is imitating LVP playing out in the yard with her animals.  I know Kyle loves her dogs but it just seemed contrived.

Kyle has ideas of how she wants things to look on TV. She gets mad and cries when things don't go the way she wants. She likes Teddi, because Teddi will always try to make her look good, and never confront her. Now that I think about it, the NY ladies are cool in that they can argue and fight, and then get over it 10 min. later. Kyle wants 100% adoration at all times. Maurico does seem to be very romantic and caring, and her daughters are also very sweet to  her. I don't think she likes anything to be said or done that makes her look bad in any way, cuz she sort of has this idea in her head that she's this perfect star that everyone loves and wants to protect. When people call her out, it shatters this character she's developed for herself that she wants to portray on camera. 

Lisa V did very little to call out Kyle. Because Lisa V doesn't really give a shit about Kyle or her motives or drives. So Kyle liked her because she didn't really challenge her, and didn't care that she didn't challenge her because she didn't care. 

[S04.E13: The Pleasure Principle]

When Usman said he had never proposed before, but he copied what he saw on TV-- I thought that was SO SWEET. I love Usman. 

[S10.E05: Let the Mouse Go!]

On 5/18/2020 at 5:00 PM, SemiCharmedLife said:

I think the men have coping mechanisms to deal with the Housewives' social/filming obligations.  Mauricio with this "partaking," Aaron with his zoning out into other dimensions, Edwin with his chewing, PK with his grifting, Tom with his financing, Harry with his camping...  I can't say I blame them!

The men are posers losers. That's why they are always in trouble. Edwin seems fine, probably cuz he has Teddi's trust to live off of.  PK and Maurico walk the bankruptcy tightrope. We never see Harry or Tom, but I respect them for that. 

[S10.E05: Let the Mouse Go!]

45 minutes ago, goofygirl said:

I find that the Olive Garden has MUCH better crappy Italian food than that Buca de Beppe... Or whatever it's called.  Those breadsticks alone!

Buca de Beppe is crap. I have bad feelings about the place cuz my ex husband and his trashy family always wanted to go there cuz it's easy to split the check. The check came and it's 10 credit cards. Everything is family style. They got their drinks at the bar. St. Paul, MN.

Also-- no one was a chubby chub chub-- just poor. 

[S10.E05: Let the Mouse Go!]

I do think Aaron and Denise make a cute couple. Not that it matters.

Not that it matters, but I'm sort of feeling a lot of NY Luanne from Dorit and Ericka and Rinna. Really self involved and any concern/feelings about others is superficial.

Not that it matters if people are superficial or fake or aren't. 

Nothing really matters. 

[S10.E05: Let the Mouse Go!]

19 hours ago, biakbiak said:

And since they have clearly been there as literally shown on the show, I disagree particularly when they know the business model. It’s not like it’s a big mystery what kind of place it is or that there is some code to crack. 

So, here is where I'm coming from, and why I think it's funny. It's not a mystery. There is no code. There is no scam. It's a legit public chain. But what's funny is that THEY don't know. Because they don't know about the simple chain places. They were in an empty restaurant, no one prepared them any dishes or made them any drinks, and Dorit is thinking it needs a makeover. HELL YES IT DOES if it's going to attract rich folks.  IMO, it's going to be funny, because they ASSUME that someone who is friends with Lisa will have restaurants like Lisa. Lisa V has upscale places. When Dorit asked about decorating Bucca de Peppa or whatever, I had to laugh at how clueless she was.

I'm from the midwest, and Bucca De Peppo or whatever is LOVED by middle/ lower class obese people. Chub chubs. It's not a CA type joint. It's all  high calorie, high processed food. 

It's going to be interesting to see how this plays out. 

[S10.E05: Let the Mouse Go!]

43 minutes ago, biakbiak said:

And since they have clearly been there as literally shown on the show, I disagree particularly when they know the business model. It’s not like it’s a big mystery what kind of place it is or that there is some code to crack. 

Right, there is no code to crack at all. That's the thing. It's very strange that Dorit and PK would be bragging about investing in the place if the knew the type of place it was-- which is really garnered from going there, not financial reports. In any case, I think that Dorit is eager to show that people will do business with her, and that's the point-- to show that a guy that also knows LVP will work with her and PK

[S10.E05: Let the Mouse Go!]

50 minutes ago, biakbiak said:

They are literally friends with the owner of the company. Robert Earl is apparently their son Jagger’s godfather. He is also friends with LVP.

Yes, I get that they know the guy. I'm saying that they don't know anything about the chain in terms of what kind of restaurant it is and the price point/ quality of the food. And the "dear friend" extremely rudely said, "you think I want to go bankrupt!" when she asked about budget. IMO, they aren't dear friends. They are sort of starting over. 

I'm thinking about it, and I see with both PK and Dorit not really understanding budgets and not being very financially savvy and also very self absorbed, I can see why they are struggling to gain respect as business people. I'm kind of understanding how they are being labeled as scammers.

Denise got the gig on Bold and Beautiful recently. She wasn't on it in the first season. I think the added stress of a full time job is making her less tolerant than before, because she just doesn't have the resources to deal with all the drama, and is, well, tired. 

I think Aaron is extremely good looking. I would totally understand him as a bartender, or personal trainer, or maybe a tennis coach. But I'm not going to him medical care. A massage? Hell yes. 

Here is a picture of how easily he blanks out...

[S10.E05: Let the Mouse Go!]

What's up with PK and Dorit buying into  Buca di Beppo? That's so strange. It's a place to go to gorge on carbs and low-quality food. You go with a big group, everything  is family style, and it's in between a cafeteria, buffet, and Olive Garden. They are investors? In this shitty chain that buffet people go to for a fancy dinner? Dorit's getting punked. I don't think she nor PK have any clue about the history of that chain. I've been a few times, and it's inexpensive, tons of food, and geared towards those who want to gorge. Very very strange, IMO. 

 

 

 

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[S10.E05: Let the Mouse Go!]

6 hours ago, eleanorofaquitaine said:

 

I'm truly not sure what Denise's (or Garcelle's, for that matter) problem is with Kyle. It seemed to come out of nowhere.  It's abundantly obvious that Dorit and Lisa decided to team up to go after Kyle (and Teddi, though their argument seems entirely compromised of saying "Kyle and Teddi are too friendly friends," which is about the dumbest argument I've ever heard), and I'm not sure if Denise is somehow aligning with them or not.  But Denise just

I've noticed a major rivalry or jealousy and scorn between those that are successful actresses and those that tried to be. Kim Richards pretty much despised every actress, and had no trust for them. Maybe been burned to much, by fake friends that take their agent/ jobs/ roles/ etc. Denise does have a confidence because she has "made it" and isn't trying to do anything at this point but make some money. Lisa Rinna I don't really think is an actress, but more a personality. In any case, she's sort of the wild card. I don't think she would very burn a bridge that could get her a contact to a paying job. Lisa Rinna though, is very stuck up.

Kyle trying to impress everyone with her acting schedule, IMO turned off Garcelle and Denise. I think they are annoyed by how hard she is trying to seem like an actress. We saw the same thing with Gretchen and Heather in OC. Grethen had a role on something and was acting like she was an actress and Heather was quick to call her on it.

I think Kyle would never be able to have a career in BH as an actress. You have to be very independent and strong willed and confident. Kyle couldn't even get through a minor criticism without comfort from her husband.

 

[S04.E12: King Of Wishful Thinking]

I would agree that Avery and Ash do not seem remotely in love. I wonder if he is trying to scam her for real. She's obviously suspicious, but maybe she came more out of curiosity than love. And Ash is getting caught in so much stuff- he's causing fights and tantrums, IMO, to try to distract Avery from everything else. He's banking that Avery will feel sorry for him. In any case, I don't really see much love between the two of them. He seems fake and very dumb, and Avery seems very on to him. However, I'd realize he's just stupid and it's a lost cause. Avery, for whatever reason, can't figure out that the guy is dumb as rocks, and has no memory of what he said before, because it's one of the 15 scripts he's able to remember and recite when he needs an out. Hopefully she gets it soon that there is no hope for him.

 

[S10.E05: Let the Mouse Go!]

Lisa Rinna-- your adult daughter bought flowers. This does not mean you are descendants of Einstein. No genetic lottery was won. Please stop.

Sutton is inappropriate and she cries a lot. She's sort of the new Kim. I can see why Kyle likes her.

Sutton really hates Dorit. I see sides forming. Lisa Rinna and Ericka. Kyle, Teddi, and Sutton. Denise seems to hate all these ladies.

[S04.E12: King Of Wishful Thinking]

It's beyond ironic that both Ed and Geoffrey, when they were in the ladies' favor, took it for granted and bitched at them for just wanting a green card, and looking for anything that would point to wanting a green card. Rose's sister asked for money--> Rose just wants a green card. Rose doesn't have a roof--> she must want a green card. Vayra was accused of just wanting a green card because she said she is holding off on renovating her apt. Geoffrey was like, "You just want a green card! You're expecting a green card! I haven't asked you to come to America yet! You PLANNER! YOU SUCK!" and when he found out Vayra, who he met on an INTERNATIONAL DATING site, had talked to other American's, he lost his shit and was like, "Oh, so I'm the dumb sap that you found to get you a green card."

Ed and Geoffrey are both spoiled babies. Any tears they shed were crybaby tears because they didn't get their way. It had nothing to do with losing the "love of their lives"

[S04.E12: King Of Wishful Thinking]

Is there a sneak peak???

 

[S04.E12: King Of Wishful Thinking]

Sian and Avery's conversation sounded like they were discussing Ash as though he was a child that Avery would be baby-sitting. Sian seems very motherly toward Ash and she probably spoiled him a lot when they were married. It sort of sounds like she just got tired of him and wants to raise her child her own way, and so she got rid of the adult child.

[S04.E12: King Of Wishful Thinking]

My mind was blown when I saw Lana at the end. BUT, when I went to watch ON DEMAND, they had edited her out. So they just show David saying, "there she is!" and then it cuts to previews. I was pretty disappointed cuz I wanted to get a good look at this lady. The glimpse of her I saw when the show was airing, did look like her, she looked excited, but also confused. I wanted to rewatch.

Props to 90 day producers for making that happen. Shame for editing it out of the reruns!

[S10.E04: All's Fair in Glam and War]

4 hours ago, pasdetrois said:

In her first or second season there were blind items indicating that Erika had a residence on the side, complete with boyfriend. It may have been from a time period previous to the show.

If that's the case, then I will completely buy that she's happy and content.