S12.E13: Showdown in Smashville

[Pop Tart]

On 4/27/2022 at 7:19 AM, MsMalin said:

Melissa dancing in the middle of the street: she is the one who is thirsty for attention.

I thought that was pretty funny as it was clear she was very drunk and Melissa does not generally get loose and let go. Now I say that as someone who is likes Melissa, so there's that. 

[chlban]

23 hours ago, kristen111 said:

Tre is walking around like she’s hypnotized.  Stars in her eyes, like Louie is her first boyfriend.  GTFOOH.  How long does everyone here give it?  They better have their bedroom far away from the kids.  They will be traumatized. Lol.

At least after they break up and he blames his "Crazy Ex" there will be years of the crazy on film to back him up. I expect they will last a while. She put up with Joe cheating and treating her like crap for years. She lives in her own fantasy world. 

[chlban]

16 hours ago, Hiyo said:

Well, it did happen a decade ago...people/things can sometimes change for the better.

My Best friends husband cheated on her when she was pregnant with their 3rd child. In fact, 3 months after said child was born, he left her-she did not know he was cheating until then. A few months later he decided he wanted to come home. That was almost 25 years ago and they honestly have the best marriage I personally know of. He totally adores her. But, before she let him come back, she insisted on counseling. So, I believe marriages can survive infidelity, and even thrive, but the way Bill and Jennifer just tried to ignore it isn't healthy. Still, I don't mind them and hope they return. I have nothing against Jackie, but find her boring and, terrible person that I am, I don't care about her eating disorder. I hope she gets better, I just don't care to watch it. I can't stand Joe Gorga, but Teresa is the worst. It really is time for her to move on. Spin off is fine with me. The only one I ever watched was Vanderpump Rules for the first couple of seasons until it became unwatchable. I certainly won't watch one with her and the con man.

Edited April 28, 2022 by chlban

[sATL]

9 hours ago, MaggieG said:

I'll be happy if I never have to hear the words "my boyfriend" or "love bubble" again.

Yes - Tre was married /with the same man probably close to 18 yrs.  But for some reason, she sounds like a teenager using these words... I guess I have gotten used to women who date later in life calling their "current" something else... like my special friend... his name...some nickname- which is an offshoot of his real name..

And a love bubble at 50 needs to include more than love .... 401k, socical seurity statement, credit report, banking statement, current physical, life, dental and health ins... Wonder if they will undergo premarital counseling at the church...

Guess she doesn't have to worry about Juicy showing up at the wedding... one less drama..

Edited April 28, 2022 by sATL

[Stats Queen]

10 hours ago, Baltimore Betty said:

All we need now is to learn what Teresa's love language is and we are all set.

Teresa has a fondness for houses that echo, I can only imagine how loud it is in her home on a normal day.

 

Fits with her brain. Lot of echoing of empty space there.

[kristen111]

1 hour ago, sATL said:

Yes - Tre was married /with the same man probably close to 18 yrs.  But for some reason, she sounds like a teenager using these words... I guess I have gotten used to women who date later in life calling their "current" something else... like my special friend... his name...some nickname- which is an offshoot of his real name..

And a love bubble at 50 needs to include more than love .... 401k, socical seurity statement, credit report, banking statement, current physical, life, dental and health ins... Wonder if they will undergo premarital counseling at the church...

Guess she doesn't have to worry about Juicy showing up at the wedding... one less drama..

I wouldn’t bet on that.  Does Joe get any time in the states?  I’m surprised the four girls didn’t make a fuss living in Louies house.  I still don’t know what that guy does for a living.  Her Bridesmaids will probably her four daughters .. maid of honor Dina.

[ZettaK]

6 hours ago, kristen111 said:

I wouldn’t bet on that.  Does Joe get any time in the states?  I’m surprised the four girls didn’t make a fuss living in Louies house.  I still don’t know what that guy does for a living.  Her Bridesmaids will probably her four daughters .. maid of honor Dina.

Louie is one of the five co-founders behind Digital Media Solutions (DMS), a Florida-based digital marketing company that uses its proprietary technology to create “a more efficient advertising ecosystem” and help businesses “dominate social media”.

Per Bloomberg, the company was first founded in 2000. Today, Louie acts as the executive vice president of business development and has accumulated an estimated net worth of $2 million.

https://www.distractify.com/p/louie-ruelas-job

Teresa's daughters are comfortable with living with Louie and his son.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-jersey/style-living/teresa-giudices-daughters-react-to-moving-in-with-louie%3famp

Joe Giudice lives in the Bahamas, his daughters visit him often, and he met Louie. 

 

Edited April 29, 2022 by ZettaK

[sATL]

11 hours ago, ZettaK said:

Louie is one of the five co-founders behind Digital Media Solutions (DMS), a Florida-based digital marketing company that uses its proprietary technology to create “a more efficient advertising ecosystem” and help businesses “dominate social media”.

Per Bloomberg, the company was first founded in 2000. Today, Louie acts as the executive vice president of business development and has accumulated an estimated net worth of $2 million.

it wouldn't take Tre long to blow through $2 million..

[J80134]

Tomato Face had a vision of the perfect woman...rich, dumb, desperate, doesn't want to know the truth. Then he manifested Tre, who didn't exist before he dreamed her up.

[wallies]

Well at least we now know what Louie sees in Teresa - $$$$. His final comment said it all!

Teresa likes him because he's younger. She flatters herself that she's still "got it." She puts blinders on just like LuAnn did with Tom.

That was one of the most joyless, sad and pathetic endings to any Housewives season. Talk about going out without a bang but a whimper. 

[TheCouchPotato]

If drama and confrontations are triggers for Jackie, then she needs to seriously reconsider being on the show for her own health. 

Way to go, Theresa - you found a taller more scummy (if that’s even possible) Juicy Joe. 

[MMLEsq]

On 4/28/2022 at 6:28 PM, sATL said:

Wonder if they will undergo premarital counseling at the church...

If she's Catholic, I don't think she can marry Luis in the church.  I'd think it would be pretty hard to argue with a straight face that her original marriage to Joe should be annulled (I'm assuming their marriage was a church wedding).

On 4/30/2022 at 6:55 PM, wallies said:

Teresa likes him because he's younger. She flatters herself that she's still "got it." She puts blinders on just like LuAnn did with Tom.

Exactly!  Just like LuAnn, she doesn't want to hear about anything.  Willful ignorance.  

[sATL]

7 hours ago, MMLEsq said:

If she's Catholic, I don't think she can marry Luis in the church.  I'd think it would be pretty hard to argue with a straight face that her original marriage to Joe should be annulled (I'm assuming their marriage was a church wedding).

Exactly!  Just like LuAnn, she doesn't want to hear about anything.  Willful ignorance.  

I don't watch this RHO* - is LuAnn still married to the person she didn't want to hear anything about ?

with Joey giving his "blessing" - I just hope one day Tre doesn't have a comeback oneday and say - "Well why did you give your blessing if you knew Louse did xxxx"

Edited May 2, 2022 by sATL

[MMLEsq]

4 hours ago, sATL said:

I don't watch this RHO* - is LuAnn still married to the person she didn't want to hear anything about ?

with Joey giving his "blessing" - I just hope one day Tre doesn't have a comeback oneday and say - "Well why did you give your blessing if you knew Louse did xxxx"

No, they got married on New Year's Eve 2016 in a glitzy ceremony in Palm Beach, but the marriage lasted only seven months.  They jointly filed for divorce in August 2017.

And, of course, you know that's what would happen.  If Teresa and Luis don't work out, it will be everyone's fault but hers***.  *** = in her mind.

[kristen111]

On 4/26/2022 at 8:28 PM, chick binewski said:

Oh, def not. I'm still flummoxed that they gave her & Joe that prison show and held the regular season for her. She's been unwatchable since S3.

The day she went to jail, I stopped watching until last year.  She’s not cute or interesting anymore.  I hate the way she dresses too.  Those jump suits or whatever you call them have to go.  Her lips are as wide as her face.  A mess in body and mind.  I also think she’s rushing into marriage.  Just live with him awhile.  What’s the rush?  Are they so religious?  Don’t think so.

[lightninggirl]

I'm not sure what yogi-shaman-hippy dippy school programmed Looie, but bro went all in on his rote memorization of those platitudes he's shitting out of his mouth. Damn. Then he downplays Teresa's money-making power and self-worth by flaunting his wealth and trying to drag Teresa out by her hair like a cave man.

Teresa has ZERO right to body shame Marge with those ever-spreading thighs. She's so pathetic.

After this last wrap-up, I'm with most of you when you say we need the Real Househusbands of NJ. These women are a yawn-fest.

[kristen111]

On 4/26/2022 at 9:40 PM, Chatty Cake said:

How was Margaret right about Siggy or Danielle? The idiot was in Danielle’s wedding!
Luis is odd. He’s not at ease in front of the cameras or dealing with the drama. 
Jackies wrote up at the end was so dumb. The asshole isn’t healing. She started eating again cause her role as anorexic is over. The asshole almost kept people from speculation that Evan really is cheating. Almost. Nice try Jackass. 
Margaret thinks because she came clean right away about banging the married contractor that it makes her some open and honest human and not a thirsty old slut dying for some reality tv time? Marge shut up. 
Delores is living with Frank and the kids but has a new boyfriend? Good for her!  Jennifer came out good this season even after all that Bill affair stuff. She didn’t even have to stop eating! Show Jackass how it’s done Jen!

Speaking of Jen.  Bill had an affair while Jennifer was carrying HIS child.  I doubt I would forgive him if he was mine.  WTF?

 

 

[kristen111]

On 4/27/2022 at 2:10 PM, ichbin said:

What was hilarious was Tikis whore wife when Jackie asked her to share the coleslaw with her(gross- who would want to share cole slaw, I could see French fries but not cole slaw) anyway Traci just said a bored yes, she knows she didn’t land as a housewife. Hopefully we don’t see her after the reunion.

Tiki is so poor that she has to share coleslaw?  Covid time no less?  She’s a ditz.  As a newbie, she had too much to say.

[Quilty]

Why is Luis so red all the time?

[ichbin]

On 5/2/2022 at 8:02 PM, kristen111 said:

 

On 4/27/2022 at 2:10 PM, ichbin said:

What was hilarious was Tikis whore wife when Jackie asked her to share the coleslaw with her(gross- who would want to share cole slaw, I could see French fries but not cole slaw) anyway Traci just said a bored yes, she knows she didn’t land as a housewife. Hopefully we don’t see her after the reunion.

Tiki is so poor that she has to share coleslaw?  Covid time no less?  She’s a ditz.  As a newbie, she had too much to say.

 

FYI...that quote is erroneously attributed to me.  It was posted earlier by chatty cake and appeared in my post commenting upon it.

[Fig Newton]

When I log in to this forum, I automatically (and accidentally) go straight to the "COMEDY" list. Then I realize, this is REALITY. LOL. 

 

Jen and Bill were actually very cute and sweet this episode. I hope they can work things out and live life a little less complicated !!!

 

[Fig Newton]

My take away from this episode.......

 

Jackie is fucking nasty ! When they are at the rooftop bar at the table of food, she sticks her fingers directly in the salad to remove her "dinner" of one lettuce leaf. 

That is utterly repulsive! 

[JonnieUniteUs]

On 5/3/2022 at 7:13 PM, Quilty said:

Why is Luis so red all the time?

From what i understand, some “supplements” can make an individual appear red.  
we had a guy in our gym we called ‘Lobster Boy.’
of course, I am not claiming Loogie uses these type of “supplements.”

[mostlylurking]

On 4/27/2022 at 5:28 PM, ichbin said:

If anything, Jen dresses most like what she actually is, the stay-at-home mother of several kids who is married to a physician

I think Jen dresses the best out of all of them.  Next I would say Melissa.  These two seem  to dress for the occasion, while the others all just look ridiculous.  Teresa wearing a large leather jacket in blistering Nashville heat when everyone was sweating?  Marge and those hideous platforms?  Delores constantly in workout clothes?  They all look horrible.

I can’t believe the season is over already.  I feel like nothing happened besides Teresa and Louis and a little with Jenn and Bill. Teresa at the end reminded me of the way she used to act with Juicy.  Just laughing at saying everything is fine, I love you!  Pretending everything is fine.  I do think she is terrified of losing this relationship.  Joe Gorga looked so confused/a little scared when Louie pulled him aside.  
 
I would watch a show with just the men.  I think they’re funny and uncomplicated.  Yes, it’s juvenile humor but mostly harmless.  

[Ms.Lulu]

23 hours ago, mostlylurking said:

 
I would watch a show with just the men.  I think they’re funny and uncomplicated.  Yes, it’s juvenile humor but mostly harmless.  

I encourage you/everyone to sign up for the Viewers Voice panel.  I get surveys about Bravo shows and they ask about the cast, storylines and husbands.  They'll ask about who you supported in disagreements, which cast members and which families you want to see more/less of.  They'll even ask what you are looking for in cast additions.

When Bravo makes changes and I can see they were tied to the questions, it makes me feel like a valued viewer.

 

Edited May 12, 2022 by Ms.Lulu

[ladle]

I have to admit, the hot chicken competition had me laughing. The show needs more fun and silly moments like that! 

[ladle]

Also unintentionally funny: 

Teresa: "I never did anything to you!"

Margaret: [launches into long laundry list of things Teresa has done, including "You said my ass was jigglin'!" and "You called me a white trash whore!"]

Luis is just... one weird dude. 

[ladle]

On 4/26/2022 at 9:55 PM, SweetieDarling said:

How about JoeBro saying that you have to be strong and thick-skinned to handle Teresa?

Does this explain why they all have such leathery, weather-beaten looking skin? 

[ladle]

On 4/27/2022 at 1:37 PM, mytmo said:

They need to retool this series too.  Maybe focus on the guys.  Would be great to hear their taglines.  What would they be holding in the intro?

Anything but those plastic penises, please. 

[ladle]

On 4/27/2022 at 10:15 AM, chlban said:

I somehow think you may have hit on his life goal. All that touchy feely syle BS. Tre seems to have an eye for con men. This one is a whole lot smoother than Juicy, but he's still a Con man. I'd bet good money on it.

“From Juicy to Smoothie: The Teresa Giudice Story”? 

[Hiyo]

Sounds barftastic.

[RealHousewife]

 

On 4/26/2022 at 8:52 PM, JonnieUniteUs said:

Haha I actually like both Joe and Melissa.  I know it’s probably not a popular view but I think Melissa is one of the funnest and least dramatic housewives on this show.

Same. Joe is charming and fun, and Melissa is one of the few Housewives I could be friends with. 

 

On 4/27/2022 at 1:27 PM, Shannah Banana said:

YES!  The guys are funny, the guys make me laugh.  I know it's crude dude humor, but I LIKE crude dude humor if it doesn't get any worse than this.  Joe Gorga slapping a dildo in every other guys face doesn't bother me, their reactions crack me up though.  It's stupid and funny, and seeing Bill's face shiny with sweat and Joe Gorga's inability to accept defeat and in literal pain from his ego, was funny.  It was even funny hearing Gorga's own fingers are too small to get the job done, and tells me all I need to know about Tarzan.  (I know, I'm bad.) 

I digress.

I would watch a show with just the dude's.  Well, except for Luis, I think he's a slimeball and entirely too red.

I would watch a show with just the dudes as well. They can take it too far for my tastes at times (like watching Danielle's porn together), but for the most part, their raunchy jokes make me laugh. They all just have a lot of personality and have silly fun. It's refreshing after seeing the women fight so much. 

I don't want to sound like I'm giving in to sexist stereotypes. In real life, I know plenty of easygoing, hilarious women, and men who are hyper sensitive killjoys. 

Edited March 12 by RealHousewife