[S02.E10: Highway to Vail]

2 hours ago, Stats Queen said:

I agree, I feel like I found “my people” on these real housewives forums. I want to thank all of you and all the snark a brilliant observations.

My sister judges me (well, she judges everyone for everything - she exhausting) for watching  Real Housewives but her guilty pleasure is the Madea movies and is disappointed there won’t be more.

Have you considered texting her a Tyler Perry quote (à la Dorinda to Lu)? Something along the lines of:

”I’m just enjoying my life. I suggest you try it.” (Tyler Perry)

[S02.E05: Gin and Bear It]

42 minutes ago, AryasMum said:

Of course Mary’s is right, but what a bitch move to be so flippant about someone’s child’s death. I only hope the parents don’t hear of this. What am I saying, Mary steals their money to the point of poverty, they probably don’t have cable or even a TV. 

I completely agree. This is par for the course with Mary. Beyond all the money stealing, Mary is constantly degrading congregants (per the leaked audio of some of her “sermons”) and seems to have no empathy for any of her supposed “flock.” These poor people don’t need a tv to hear Mary’s flippancy- I’d imagine she’s been speaking the same way to them for years right to their faces.

[S02.E05: Gin and Bear It]

1 hour ago, Marley said:

I don’t know why but Mary’s story about the car crash and the kid asking if the person was alive then Mary being like oh no..it made me laugh. I mean sad for whoever died but she’s just so weird and it was so random lol.

Mary is a weird duck. But it was oddly reassuring to hear about a car accident on Bravo where there was no mention of any of the following: switchbacks, TBIs, broken ankles, twelve hours of unconsciousness, mistresses, five rollovers (count ‘em as they happen!), snow in Southern California, exploding cataracts, etc.

And Mary is right- wear a seatbelt (unless you’re somehow related to RHOBH’s Erika G./J., which confers on you a special protection in such accidents)! I survived a pretty bad rollover accident relatively unscathed and it was largely due to my seatbelt. 

[S09.E06: Crappy Birthday to You]

On 9/26/2021 at 5:26 PM, Ketzel said:

Fencing? Karate? Hot Yoga? Kickboxing? Rhythmic Gymnastics? Synchronized Swimming?

 

I was about to suggest a storyline where Whit introduces “cold yoga” to the world, but then found out it’s already a thing:

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/is-cold-yoga-the-next-exercise-craze#What-about-hot-yoga?

Maybe she introduces cold yoga to Greenville? The only problem is she doesn’t have a built-in excuse (“it’s so hot!”) to strip down, but she would definitely spend the whole class pointing out how hard her nipples are!

I think the potential comedic value of fencing is also WAYYYY HIGH!

[S11.E17: A Tale of Two Accidents]

1 hour ago, Ms Blue Jay said:

What is the difference between Dorit and Hilaria Baldwin?  Speaks with a fake accent, pretends she's not from America?  

Less children. And apparently a far more humorous and charming husband (if we just look at this season).

[S11.E16: Threats and Promises]

3 hours ago, blixie said:

Fuck Erika. Fuck Kyle. Fuck Crystal.

I think that's it. 

Oh and yeah having PK speak the plain truth as it takes one to know one was pretty fun, but of course he spends almost as much time slut shaming her as point out the facts that nothing is stopping her from A) centering the REAL victims and B) giving the fucking money and "gifts" back. 

These women have so backed the wrong horse and earlier in the season Kyle swore this was before we knew anything, but clearly you did start to know things and still backed the self pitying rage monster bully.

And… Fuck Rinna.

[S11.E16: Threats and Promises]

I don’t really have much to add to the Erika discussion-you all have covered it so well (and with great wit, per usual)!

But can we please revisit Dorit “Child of the World” Kemsley’s proclamation of how much she loves using heavy spices in her cooking, unlike MOST Americans…. Didn’t we just find out a couple of episodes ago that she doesn’t even like garlic? Bitch please.

Also, Kyle: if you so strongly feel the urge to fix or “bandage” any conflict between your co-workers to soothe your discomfort, you should probably work that out in therapy. It’s a trauma response. Not everyone has to kiss and make up after a big fight (that you largely provoked) to make you feel at ease.

[S11.E15: The Dinner Party from Hell: Part Two]

I got a bad vibe from Crystal at the beginning of the season. I initially chalked that up to my own preferences and triggers- interpersonally, I am usually not terribly fond of people who proudly self-describe as both “competitive” and “Type A” (I am neither).  People who are socially competitive- as Crystal is with her declarations of knowing everyone who is important, etc.- just stress me out (even if those qualities often make for an entertaining HW).

I had warmed to her slightly throughout the season and felt bad for her obvious distress over violategate (and thought Sutton was clearly in the wrong with her “I don’t see color” bit). That all said, I’m back where I was at the beginning.  I’m not sure if she really believes so firmly in her own importance or if it’s a lot of mean girl posturing to cover up her insecurity,  
but her displayed sense of confidence is… overinflated (to put it mildly). It’s probably a good bet to never trust someone who is close with Teddi (see: Kyle).

[S11.E15: The Dinner Party from Hell: Part Two]

Just as a clarification- a number of people have mentioned Erika apparently “investing” in the Rinna spawn’s fashion company. According to financial records released during the legal proceedings, Erika made a payment to DNA Inc, which is similar in name to the the fashion company the Hamlin girls worked with. It’s also the name of a now-defunct music video production company. I’m trying to understand Rinna’s ride or die devotion to Erika this season and I don’t doubt there could be some financial connections, but it doesn’t seem like this is one of them.

[S11.E15: The Dinner Party from Hell: Part Two]

14 hours ago, pasdetrois said:

Crystal needs to practice her mean girl. She looks constipated when she mutters her nasty remarks about Sutton.

 

Paging Elle Woods!

 

[S11.E13: Season’s Grillings]

4 hours ago, Cheyanne11 said:

Erika actually tried to shame Sutton for reading the LA Times article.  To quote her, that’s “not cool.”

When you don’t read (documents), the only places you go are prison or back to Shakers. #readingiscool

[S11.E13: Season’s Grillings]

Ms. Accountability Coach can miss me with her impassioned “we don’t know, none of us know” speech. She filmed this in December 2020, after her All In program was dragged in a bunch of media outlets that Fall after former clients detailed the bullying and toxicity fundamental to her MLM-esque scheme. 
 

I’m no defender of Erika, but IMO, Teddi might be just as bad. She’s running a cultish scam where women pay her and her “coaches” to berate them into an eating disorder. And engaging in really shady financial practices to keep it going (like having clients for their services via the “friends and family” method on PayPal). I’m not saying Teddi’s crimes and Tom’s are the same, but Teddi is the leader and architect of her con, while Erika was a beneficiary of Tom’s. 
 

Time for the underfed little “gnat” to go away.

[S11.E10: Affairs and Accidents]

4 hours ago, Persnickety1 said:

Well, be careful if you're driving in Pasadena.

Apparently those switchback roads can be deadly 😉

Maybe deadly for an average man, but certainly not for Superman/Supervillain/Brilliant Lawyer/Old Man Teetering on the Edge of Dementia/Husband who Shushes His Wife and Doesn’t Give Hugs/ Monopoly Man ( @WhatAmIWatching ) Tom Girardi! 
 

[S11.E10: Affairs and Accidents]

Erika’s lawyers after watching this last episode:

[S11.E10: Affairs and Accidents]

2 hours ago, glowbug said:

I hope at the reunion Andy asks her to clarify what she’s claiming actually happened. I’m sure someone will write in a question about it and they can stir up drama by bringing up Sutton’s confusion/disbelief.

I wonder if she will even show up for the reunion? I can’t imagine her lawyers want her *clarifying* these stories further. She’s opted out of WWHL thus far this season, citing legal issues.* The more she talks, the worse it seems to get (see: this episode)!

ETA: It’s unclear whether Erika has actually cited “legal” reasons for not doing WWHL (I think that’s just the speculation). But she’s not doing any “press” (including WWHL) so I could see her opting out of the reunion…

[S11.E10: Affairs and Accidents]

3 hours ago, Irate Panda said:

 I was laughing too much at the telling of an 80 year old man’s car flying off of a cliff (because that’s a completely normal response in this case) but did Erika give any kind of explanation as to how Tom got back up the cliff? I mean did Erika go rappel down there for him and is the car still down there?

 

Maybe Mikey helped? But instead of rappelling ropes, they knitted together all of Erika’s wigs and extensions! I mean, this one on its own would be a good start:

 

[S11.E10: Affairs and Accidents]

11 minutes ago, Bridget said:

Please give your sweet doggo a big: "GOOD POTTY!!!!!" from me. And a big hug. And a wee treat. Thank you.

On topic: I like that Erika took Tiago with her to the desert, but that will be the only nice thing I have to say about her. Ever.

I didn't see it in tonight's "Still to come on RHOBH this season" preview, but am I the only one who remembers the previews from the season premiere that showed Erika threatening Sutton at a dinner table and then Sutton challenged her with: "....or what?" Those two definitely got into more than one verbal sparring match this season. BRING. IT. ON.

Not enough Garcelle tonight. In keeping with the theme, it was absolutely criminal that we were deprived of our queen tonight. (I know it was a scheduling issue, not a Bravo snub, but she was still very missed.)

Done! He thanks you for all of the extra praise! ❤️

I missed Garcelle A LOT tonight. I can see her asking Erika very specific questions to try to clarify that cockamamie accident story: was he thrown from the car or did he just roll out? How did nobody in Pasadena see this wreck? He found his phone and called you after being unconscious for TWELVE HOURS?! Etc...

[S11.E10: Affairs and Accidents]

49 minutes ago, hoodooznoodooz said:

Did Erika not pick up her dog’s poop?

She dramatically complained about having to pick up another creature’s shit (first, Tom’s metaphorical shit, I assume, and now her dog’s literal shit), but they didn’t show her picking up the poop.* This woman really doesn’t know how to even begin to engender basic sympathy from the audience. Between complaining about her “small” (gorgeous!) house and bemoaning her dog’s poop... why would any of us feel sorry for her? I feel sorry for her dog (and maybe her son, since I’m sure she considered changing his poopy diapers a burden).

[S11.E10: Affairs and Accidents]

Thanks so much for the clarification @Persnickety1! You saved me from having to go back and rewatch that scene. And agreed- no affection. She seemed to only have annoyance that her dog dared to have a normal bodily function on her watch. Whereas, in our house, we still praise our senior mutt for pooping and peeing and eating and drinking and basically existing (a holdover from when we first adopted him ten years ago and he was in desperate need of confidence and praise). 😄

[S11.E10: Affairs and Accidents]

4 hours ago, Mindthinkr said:

I am also now wondering (after Erika chats with Rinna about going over expenses line by line and turning off the heat to her pool) who she is boarding her dog with? The money is adding up. Well, it is…what she’s still spending. 

Maybe I misunderstood, but it seems like she brought her dog with her to La Quinta (have we ever seen her travel with her dog before?). And then complained about having to “pick up (his) shit too” and pulled on his collar a bit too aggressively for my taste. Yes Erika, regular people (and Housewives) have to pick up their dog’s poo. Now, if you pooped yourself (à la Ramona Singer), you might be able to get the “help” to handle it. 🙄

3 hours ago, sistermagpie said:

So Harry Hamlin wants to know how Scott Disick got into their lives: Your girl is thirsty, Harry. I think that's the answer.

GIRLS. All three of them.

3 hours ago, JonnieUniteUs said:

This reminds me of Adrianne Maloof who was told to wash the raw chicken before cooking and she was going to use soap. 

I actually bought Adrienne’s act. I think she really might have thought you cleaned chicken with soap. I’m not buying the (recycled) Hilton rich dumb blonde schtick though…

2 hours ago, renatae said:

Never thought I'd say this, but bring back violategate. Anything but this. Heck, bring back Teddy, lol.

 

You bite your tongue! 

1 hour ago, Pop Tart said:

There’s no way she was ever going to fully skate on all of this, but her “woe is me, I have to live in this tiny 5000 square foot house with a pool” is not the way to go.

How dare you minimize her suffering? It’s only a 3,000 square foot house (edit: I just checked and it seems her rental is closer to 2,000 square feet. She’s in more dire straits than I realized) and that pool is expensive to heat! Imagine what she goes through at night!

 

Look y’all- no smeared mascara!

[S13.E10: Light As A Feather, Stiff As A Bored]

On 7/14/2021 at 1:57 PM, KoKo said:

And she "claims" that it's smeared makeup?  Really? What shade would that be Ramona? ..........I mean she's extremely fair, NO tan or one bit of olive complexion ~ her real tint would lean towards Paste, Not Poop !! 

 

On 7/14/2021 at 4:17 PM, heatherchandler said:

In her defense, I have dropped pieces of my bronzer onto the floor and to the naked eye, it would look suspicious...  Are we sure it is poop?

Maybe Ramona borrowed LuAnn’s “bronzer” from Halloween 2017?

[S13.E09: The Salem B.... Trials]

11 minutes ago, Kiss my mutt said:

Oh my lord, I feel like I have a hangover after watching that. Leah need to go back to eating ass and get off my TV set. 
 

I can’t bear to go back and watch again to check, but does Leah actually eat ass? I thought she just expected men to eat her ass. I’m not sure how giving she is and it would be just like Leah to think her own ass (shit) doesn’t stink. 

[S13.E09: The Salem B.... Trials]

17 hours ago, Normades said:

I'm sure Coco Chanel would have thought that was very chic. 🙄

Is someone going to tell Leah that Coco was a Nazi sympathizer/agent? I’m not sure this bodes well for her conversion to Orthodox Judaism (which has just being going swimmingly thus far, I assume).

16 hours ago, bkathi said:

I strongly dislike Leah and wouldn't mind seeing her move to Chicago and marry Scott.

I LOVE this for BOTH OF THEM!

13 hours ago, njbchlover said:

I'm wondering if Leah was not on the show, would Eboni be as preachy/teachy?  I think Eboni gets confidence from Leah being her pitbull, so that is why she continues to preach.  Perhaps if Leah wasn't so agressive as a "back-up" for Eboni, Eboni would lighten up a little and have some fun.

I know I’m probably driving some of you crazy with my repetitive PSA, but, on behalf of a horribly maligned “breed” of dog that suffers tremendously because of stigma: stop comparing noxious humans to pitbulls. 

11 hours ago, Persnickety1 said:

Flashback to Sonja's meltdown when Cindy Barshop had to cancel lunch at Cipriano because she broke a tooth.  Sonja had probably been looking forward to that free lunch for days and Cindy's damned broken tooth ruined it for her!  😂

We all know Sonja is never one to let a broken tooth interfere with her fun! 

 

[S11.E07: Defining Women]

16 minutes ago, Door County Cherry said:

Why is Garcelle on Bumble?  (Or whatever she's on?)  Why not Raya?  Isn't that the dating app for famous people?

The dating coach is ridiculous.  She's knocking the fantasy of romcoms but puts her client on a site no one will believe she's on?  

 

I wondered the same thing and then I thought maybe Bumble paid for the product placement/promotion on RHOBH?

[S11.E07: Defining Women]

Can you all help me out- did we know Dorit got another dog (Winnie)? Did I block this information out? Does she still have Winnie? Has anyone done a welfare check on Winnie?

If she does still have Winnie, I hope she does something like chew up tragic items in Dorit’s closet…