S12.E3 The Float Goes On

[Mr. Miner]

I think Kenya's nanny was at the Barbie party? She handed Brooklyn to her to change or go lay her down or something?

[Rlb8031]

21 hours ago, Irritable said:

I think it’s kind of yuck for Kandi to throw a baby shower because she is wealthy.  Showers are for new parents to get the baby items they need, but this is her third child, she knows what she will need and she can buy all of it.  In this situation I think it’s more appropriate to have a party after the baby is born to introduce her to everyone, instead of a shower.  Also, the shower is to celebrate the mom to be, and I always thought part of that was loving on her and acknowledging that her pregnancy has been hard work and is not going unnoticed.  Surrogacy does make that an odd dynamic.  

While I understand that both Kandi's financial position and the surrogacy, make the need for a shower much less, showers are also so friends and family can celebrate the new life that is joining the world. In my family, we've used it to pass family a particular teddy bear and blanket from one child to another. Now could this be done after the birth, probably. But I don't necessarily think its strange to adhere to the custom of a shower even if you don't need to have one.

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Kenya presents her entire life as a shiny, clean facade, and it all just rings fake.  Her pristine White House where the only sign of a baby is the actual baby?  Everybody knows that’s some staged bullshit.  

There is also some internal inconsistency in Kenya's "perfect mom" story. She rushes over to anyone holding or touching her baby and is like "don't pick her up that way" "don't touch her", but then she's going to propose leaving said baby home with someone while she jets off for a romantic holiday with her man? Who is going to be able to keep this child, since no one seems to be able to do anything for her other than Kenya?

Mark is a horrible actor/great reality show star because is completely incapable of pretending that this story is the way things are.

Edited November 20, 2019 by Rlb8031

[funnygirl]

New game: Take a drink every time Nene says "Spiritual Advisor". Sounds like it's going to be her new schtick this season. 

Also, did anyone else catch that when she was talking to Andy on the float, and he brought up Tardy for the Party being on the playlist, that Nene said that her and Kim are good now? 

[ShawnaLanne]

On 11/18/2019 at 2:52 PM, link417 said:

This so much! And I’ve never heard anyone with actual gay friends (as opposed to gay assistants/makeup artists/hairstylists/other people on your payroll who have to be nice to you) refer to gay people as “the gays.” So cringeworthy.

That's because my friends would slap the shit out of a person, or better yet not be friends with that type of person in the first place. I mean most people, no matter what, will eat a bit of shit from time to time if they're paid. Also, they are horribly homophobic with all of their snark about this person or that person being gay or lesbian, like it's a bad thing. Atlanta and O.C. are the worst with it.

[Mr. Miner]

10 hours ago, ShawnaLanne said:

I mean most people, no matter what, will eat a bit of shit from time to time if they're paid.

Maybe it's because I loathe Nene, she strikes me as someone that it might be difficult to collect your paycheck from?

[qtpye]

On 11/18/2019 at 1:57 PM, ZaldamoWilder said:

The baby's middle name is Doris?  I don't know what a Doris looks like but I don't picture Brooklyn's face when I think of one.  

That's Bethenney.  ba-dum-bum.

I've known mothers to be "jealous of the baby" that's how I've heard outsiders articulate what is probably, more accurately the way drivethroo describes it - jealous of the attention that was formerly theirs to take for granted being lavished on the baby.   Honestly it's more commonly felt the other way around since initially moms are doing a heavier percentage of the doting (says me).

@LibertarianSlut "he's just not that into you"

Like, at all.  They must skip the part of the ceremony where anybody present objects to this union, in St. Lucia, because for why would Marc go through with it, he can't muster up one iota of steam for this woman.   Son?  you married a Miss USA and ain't got no fux?  Ya'll that would mess my mind up for life.  Men get slapped turning around to look at me and the once't in a while when I see the one I wound up with, all he cares about is his omelet?  Just gawn and take me, Je-sus.   I started to think maybe he was just uncomfortable in front of a camera but he's reluctant about all of it, including, but not limited to looking at his wife.  I know why she did it.  Why'd he? 

Kandi please go head and get over surrogacy.  Dr. Jackie explained the whole thing.  Your egg, big ole Waterhead's sperm, another carrier.  Quit calling it weird, you chose this method.  Shit. 

Nene can miss me with God working on her and a simultaneous tiddy shake.  Well bitch, he ain't through with you yet, have a seat.   I pray your "friends" tell you to go kiss the entire crack a' they ass in Jesus' name.  Q'gonk!  

Porsha made me laugh because:  first time moms.  Folding baby clothes.  Lol!!!  You can tell when somebody's first baby is 8 weeks old.  Lemme see that closet after she turns 1.    

Is it really this serious to be wife'd up? 

The audience reaction at Bravo Con made me look at them weirdly.  Lol.   Zolciak coming out was supposed to be the mic drop moment.  Girl, I guess. 

 

On 11/18/2019 at 2:23 PM, Hiyo said:

Kenya got married too quickly and was just a bit too desperate. I get where she is coming from, though, with regards to Marc and the attention he is giving his daughter, but it isn't a good look for her. Then again, he comes off as a controlling asshole, so...it's a tie?

Someone needs to tell Nene that there is more than one type of gay person in this world. Not all of us are sassy queens who snap in triple z formation. Why, some of us could even pass for bearded lumberjacks.

Also, we're not accessories.

On 11/18/2019 at 5:19 PM, Iguessnot said:

Everybody keeps mentioning Marc's absence at the party, but why would he attend some Barbie party. Assuming the dude is actually working and making a living, why travel from New York for this hen party? In this episode Kenya mentioned she hadn't yet made plans for Brooklyn's first birthday, so was there any other reason for the party except for the ladies to get into costume? 

Marc is acting all kinds of shady, but Kenya is slick too. For example her TH saying she expected them to spend most of their time together as a family. She spouts this nonsense knowing his businesses are in New York and she has chosen to stay in Atlanta. This is akin to marrying a baseball player and whining because you don't spend summers on the French Riviera. 

Kenya's narrative is always funky. I don't know when her relationship with crazy eyes ended and when she latched on to Mr Alpha male who she's has always narrated with cautionary tones when she's not narrating her fairy tale marriage.

I'm surprised there's still something awkward in how she holds Brooklyn or bottle feeds her.

On 11/19/2019 at 1:49 AM, bichonblitz said:

Kenya + Marc= Awkward AF. 

On 11/19/2019 at 11:37 AM, Juliegirlj said:

Seeing Kenya and Marc together only makes me doubt that their “marriage “ was ever legit. Their energy together is off the chart awkward.  Kenya needs some intense psychotherapy- even though she acts like her own biggest fan, she clearly has self esteem issues to be with such a creep like Marc. 

It is crazy. I know some people who have seen Kenya in person and they have all commented on how pretty she is in real life. This is no surprise since she is a former Miss USA, which is considered the “pretty girl” pageant.

I really do not understand why this women always seems to have “fake relationships” on camera like she’s Jan Brady talking about George Glass. I know Kenya is crazy but plenty of crazy women have real relationships.

It has been painful to watch her beg guys like Walter to be with her and then make up African Princes that no one ever heard of.

Everything in that scene screamed fake marriage. Maybe the guy was looking for a come up?

It is ironic to me since the first time I saw Kenya, she was on Martin playing the sexy woman that every man wanted and she even made Gina insecure.

[Keywestclubkid]

On 11/21/2019 at 2:01 PM, qtpye said:

I really do not understand why this women always seems to have “fake relationships” on camera like she’s Jan Brady talking about George Glass. 

lol

[goofygirl]

I'm really giving a big old side eye to the American Cancer Society and NeNe being their  ambassador.  I mean.... REALLY????  Seems like they should have GREGG represent them as opposed to the Moose.  She's simply awful.  I said I was gonna be DONE with RHOA if the Moose was back this season and I'm not out COMPLETELY...... But, if I have to see the NeNe shitshow much more, I will be O-U-T.  Not from here of course, but watching the show!

[cooksdelight]

Kenya’s net worth is listed on several different sites as being around $800,000.

Bravo needs to ship Nene out to the Has-Been Farm. She adds nothing. Period.

This franchise is a shadow of its former self. Nothing to see here.

[Jeanne222]

On 11/18/2019 at 8:55 AM, Carolina Girl said:

Nene is no longer the star of this show.  My vote for that goes to Kandi - she's get real businesses going on, became incredibly wealthy on her OWN and is actually somewhat interesting.

That being said, I gave this franchise three episodes.  There is no story line for any of them that interests me.  Not Kandi and her surrogate, not Cynthia and her will she/won't she make up with Nene (who has NO storyline) and her burning desire to get married.  

Not Eva and her baby, not Kenya and her baby and her failing marriage and ESPECIALLY not screeching Porsha.

Removed from DVR.....bye ladies.

I think the Real Housewives have in many ways really run their course.  Everything looks scripted, run for a storyline.  

BTW----does Kenya REALLY have a million-dollar business?  

I'm done too!  The weaves, the makeup and the arguments are all too over the top!  Nene returning...I just can't.

[Jeanne222]

On 11/19/2019 at 10:16 AM, NYCFree said:

That’s a good description. “Old” Nene was funny and kind of fun with a side of mess. “New” Nene is seething with rage and full of entitlement. The “fun” seems forced and not at all organic.

I think Cynthia is one of the most beautiful housewives across all the cities, but that pink dress for Pride did her no favors at all. She usually dresses so well, this was a surprising miss.

She's picked up a lot of weight and it's not attractive.  Trying to hide it with her outfits that are unflattering!

[Dance4Life]

1 hour ago, Jeanne222 said:

She's picked up a lot of weight and it's not attractive.  Trying to hide it with her outfits that are unflattering!

Whaaaat?   Cynthia is gorgeous. The most gorgeous of them all!

In her talking heads her titties are screaming......Perfection!  
 

I bet they smell good, too!  🤣

[Jeanne222]

7 hours ago, Dance4Life said:

Whaaaat?   Cynthia is gorgeous. The most gorgeous of them all!

In her talking heads her titties are screaming......Perfection!  
 

I bet they smell good, too!  🤣

I guess 'beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder'!  Lol

[Dance4Life]

2 hours ago, Jeanne222 said:

I guess 'beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder'!  Lol

Ahhhhh......do not be mean about Cynthia’s looks.  She is gorgeous! 

[LibertarianSlut]

Cynthia is definitely gorgeous in the face, but I think the original comment on her looks was regarding her body. She gained a substantial amount of weight from the time she joined the show in season three--during which time Sheree saw Cynthia in a swimsuit and did a TH that Cynthia looks like a size 12--to season 11.  Now, with the opening of season 12, she has put on even more weight. Given her stature, I would guess Cynthia is currently wearing a size 16.  There's nothing wrong with that, but it's a little rich coming from someone who acts like she is the hottest thing walking and talking.

If Cynthia wasn't so braggadocious, I wouldn't concern myself with her weight gain.  Let Cynthia be Cynthia.  But the fact is that, below the neck, she looks like Nene, only slightly smaller. Porsha and Kenya are thinner and they just had babies.  I love a plus-sized model, but Cynthia acts like she's still a regular model and I need to point out the discrepancy, because, Cynthia.

[Jeanne222]

13 hours ago, LibertarianSlut said:

Cynthia is definitely gorgeous in the face, but I think the original comment on her looks was regarding her body. She gained a substantial amount of weight from the time she joined the show in season three--during which time Sheree saw Cynthia in a swimsuit and did a TH that Cynthia looks like a size 12--to season 11.  Now, with the opening of season 12, she has put on even more weight. Given her stature, I would guess Cynthia is currently wearing a size 16.  There's nothing wrong with that, but it's a little rich coming from someone who acts like she is the hottest thing walking and talking.

If Cynthia wasn't so braggadocious, I wouldn't concern myself with her weight gain.  Let Cynthia be Cynthia.  But the fact is that, below the neck, she looks like Nene, only slightly smaller. Porsha and Kenya are thinner and they just had babies.  I love a plus-sized model, but Cynthia acts like she's still a regular model and I need to point out the discrepancy, because, Cynthia.

Yes she is big.  Her hair used to be beautiful but not with those dreadlocks.  I don't care for that style at all.  Looks like it hurts and to me isn't feminine!  I always wonder what one does with that style during sex.  Ouch just ouch!

Cynthia has changed season to season.  She used to be Switzerland.  Now she's right in the heat of a lot of moments.  Not a becoming look all around!

[luckyroll3]

On 11/26/2019 at 7:05 AM, Jeanne222 said:

She's picked up a lot of weight and it's not attractive.  Trying to hide it with her outfits that are unflattering!

Cynthia is not overweight in any sense.  Yeah, she's put on weight since she was still actively modeling, but she still looks amazing.  Not "big" by any means.  In her talking heads the past couple episodes (I think she's wearing purple/violet in one and white in the other), she looks absolutely fabulous.  She's certainly had some misses in clothing, but I think she's one of the best dressers on the show, along with Eva (and Tanya, who does what Nene and Marlo fail miserably at, wearing labels without looking ridiculous ).

I'm still chuckling at Eva taking her 15 dishes to the bar to finish eating when Marlo showed up.  

[Hiyo]

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what Nene and Marlo fail miserably at, wearing labels without looking ridiculous

Oh come on now, I always put on a sequined jumpsuit when meeting a friend for lunch at a lakeside restaurant.

I mean, you don't?

[link417]

10 hours ago, Jeanne222 said:

Her hair used to be beautiful but not with those dreadlocks.

Eva has the dreadlocks, not Cynthia.

[Baltimore Betty]

On 11/28/2019 at 11:06 AM, luckyroll3 said:

Cynthia is not overweight in any sense.  Yeah, she's put on weight since she was still actively modeling, but she still looks amazing.  Not "big" by any means.  In her talking heads the past couple episodes (I think she's wearing purple/violet in one and white in the other), she looks absolutely fabulous.  She's certainly had some misses in clothing, but I think she's one of the best dressers on the show, along with Eva (and Tanya, who does what Nene and Marlo fail miserably at, wearing labels without looking ridiculous ).

I'm still chuckling at Eva taking her 15 dishes to the bar to finish eating when Marlo showed up.  

That horrible blouse Marlo had on when she met Cynthia for dinner, where the hell does one even buy something like that? Her blouse looked like it is from the Elizabeth I casual line.

Side note, Cynthia and Eva had dinner at Buddakan,I have been to the Atlantic City and Philadelphia Buddakan's, if you are near any of those cities go, you will love it! I love these shows for the restaurant porn, I put them in my travel file, I just returned from Charleston and ate in some places I saw on Southern Charm.

[Baltimore Betty]

On 11/28/2019 at 11:58 AM, Hiyo said:

Oh come on now, I always put on a sequined jumpsuit when meeting a friend for lunch at a lakeside restaurant.

I mean, you don't?

And the boob falling out of the sleeveless side, I would be so embarrased to be at that table with her.

[StevieRocks]

SO much fun watching Nene the Big Ol' Moose on Broadway in a re-run, thinking she was going to become the breakout star, and then here she is back on RHoA with her stupid, "Not the this...not the that" nonsense. She is played out, embarrassing, and a has-been. She's mad that she wasn't able to make last season about her, oh, I mean GREGG's cancer, and she's mad that she's not sitting at the Oscars hearing her name called. Fool, please. You're lucky you're still on this stupid reality show.

Edited December 8, 2019 by StevieRocks

[qtpye]

On 11/28/2019 at 11:58 AM, Hiyo said:

Oh come on now, I always put on a sequined jumpsuit when meeting a friend for lunch at a lakeside restaurant.

I mean, you don't?

So you mean this sequined jumpsuit that I put on this morning to go to work might not be appropriate? Oh wait there's security waiting to escort me out....I guess I got my answer.