S10.E12: Racing To The Truth

[Muffyn]

I turned into Vicki during this first look - I kept snoring,  The only difference, I was actually falling asleep. 

[Tara Ariano]

Heather hosts a luncheon at her home, where Meghan confronts Vicki. Meanwhile, Vicki and Brooks take a birthday getaway; Shannon tries to enjoy her birthday dinner with David and the kids; and Meghan, Heather, Tamra and Shannon attend a NASCAR race.

[zoeysmom]

I thought this scene at the NASCAR race just showed how out of touch Heather and Terry are http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-orange-county/season/episode-1012/videos?clip=2892119  They are so comically nerdy that it makes this worthwhile.  Terry and Heather are the equivalent of Shannon the spastic in the booty building class.

 

Also precious was Meghan bragging about getting the comp tickets to concerts and sporting events because of it being one of the perks of being married to Jim Edmonds.  Meanwhile Jim has to introduce himself to every single person.  So much for his fame.

[zoeysmom]

I think NASCAR is stupid and I completely do not understand its appeal at all. I guess I'm as clueless as Heather on this point. But I also could not be farther from NASCAR's core demographic. *shrug*

Heather needs to ask her bowling buddies about NASCAR.  I think Heather likes to look down on all things middle America.  I am not interested in NASCAR and the best reason was after once around the track in the pace car and the guy said imagine 200 more laps I was convinced not for me.  I wonder how she feels about MLB or the NBA?

[OhGromit]

Meghan thinks it's QUITE the big deal that she gets backstage passes to Nascar and such thanks to being married to JIM EDMONDS.  What's funny and sad about that is-- what's the big deal?  Seems to me she gets nothing more fancy than anything any other corporate non-famous somewhat rich big-wig might get.  They got a meet and greet with Danica Patrick-- who was clearly practiced at the "who do I have to meet for 5 minutes today?" gig, she's a pro.  They got to go in the pace car.  But it's also clearly part of the package you get if you're getting backstage Nascar access-- everyone asked afterwards, "did he take you close to the wall?"-- so this was not such a unique event, even if it was the first time they'd experienced it.  It looked interesting and cool, but like something that everyday at least one person gets treated to.  My point being-- being married to JIM EDMONDS is not that HUGE a freaking perk!!  Meghan is just SO green and so fame-hungry that she is way, way too impressed with this stuff.  Like I'm sure if and when they divorce, for the rest of her life, she's going to remind people that she was once married to Jim Edmonds.  Probably ala Sonja Morgan, she'll make sure to tell people how fabulous her life was, how she got to go backstage at Kenny Chesney and such.  Woo freakin hoo.  

 

[i'm not saying this isn't fun stuff.  Just that it's not worth being married to Jim Edmonds.  And it's not as HUGE and UNIQUE and "you little people wouldn't understand!" as Meghan seems to think it is.] 

 

Also, did you all notice in the previews how Jim kept introducing himself, every time, as "Jim Edmonds."  Even if Meghan had already said "this is my husband Jim."  I think Jim Edmonds knows he's not famous enough to get instant facial recognition, so he always makes sure to tell people his full name-- in case people recognize the name, even if they haven't already recognized the face.  He wants people to know he's famous, if he can.

 

Ugh, these two. 

Edited August 24, 2015 by OhGromit

[zenme]

Also, did you all notice in the previews how Jim kept introducing himself, every time, as "Jim Edmonds."  Even if Meghan had already said "this is my husband Jim."  I think Jim Edmonds knows he's not famous enough to get instant facial recognition, so he always makes sure to tell people his full name-- in case people recognize the name, even if they haven't already recognized the face.  He wants people to know he's famous, if he can

 

I wouldn't recognize Jim Edmonds if he was behind me in the line at Target.  Even now. There's nothing remarkable about his looks.   Of course, he does look like a Reagan mask, as one of our creative poster pointed out.

[talula]

I wouldn't recognize Jim Edmonds if he was behind me in the line at Target.  Even now. There's nothing remarkable about his looks.   Of course, he does look like a Reagan mask, as one of our creative poster pointed out.

[Trooper York]

Meghan should realize it is not such a big deal to be married to Jim Edmonds.

Eventually everyone will be.

He is just up to the "K's."

[KLovestoShop]

I'm a big nobody, and when we went to a NASCAR race in Las Vegas, we got the exact same treatment. All you need to do is PAY for it. We got full access passes to the garage area, to the pit area, and to a meet and greet with four drivers. And our seats were exactly like the ones that those idiots were in----it has absolutely nothing to do with being famous---it's ALL about if you're willing to pay. OhGromit is right in that these drivers are practiced in greeting fans, regardless if they're famous or not. And I nearly horked when Jimmy kept introducing himself by both names. As if Danica Patrick had ever heard of some washed up ex ball player.

What's with the silly "preview" show on Sunday night? It's advertised as a Real Housewives show, but it seems like nothing more than a commercial for another Bravo show.

[Ubiquitous]

I'm glad to see Shannon preemptively told Vicki about the pyschic because here comes Tamra telling her what happened, kinda! I guess Tamra hasn't gotten past the table of contents of the Bible for Dummies book.

[Ubiquitous]

It certainly was nice of Vicki to offer her backyard for Ryan's shotgun wedding!

[Ubiquitous]

It certainly was nice of Vicki to offer her backyard for Ryan's shotgun wedding!

[zenme]

Wow, Vicki totally brushed over baby Ava! It looked like Ryan was positioning himself for what he thought would be Vicki ooing an ahhing over the baby. Nope. That's the narcissistic Vicki for ya! It's not Brianna's baby, so who cares!

[Ubiquitous]

Vicki was probably scared of getting fleas from it and/or Ryan.

[imjagain]

Wow, Vicki totally brushed over baby Ava! It looked like Ryan was positioning himself for what he thought would be Vicki ooing an ahhing over the baby. Nope. That's the narcissistic Vicki for ya! It's not Brianna's baby, so who cares!

In Vicki's defense sort of, kind of, she had already oohh'd and aww'd at the gym the fist time she saw the baby.

Although I do agree Vicki is a narcissistic and was more interested in Ryan's girlfriend oohhing and awwwing over Vicki's house.

[motorcitymom65]

Did I hear Vicki right? Did she say that Meghan was immature because she believed a pyschic? Maybe Vicki forgot there were cameras around when she hauled that dude into her house and believed everything he said about her mother not two weeks after she died. 

[Ubiquitous]

Did I hear Vicki right? Did she say that Meghan was immature because she believed a pyschic? Maybe Vicki forgot there were cameras around when she hauled that dude into her house and believed everything he said about her mother not two weeks after she died. 

Why do these rubes always think their psychic is the legit one?

[kdl88]

I do not understand why Vicki is so focused on Meghan being 30. She's not 10! It's absurd.  Also, do people really argue that way over texts?  That seemed like a pretty intense bunch of insults to send via that method.  Vicki should have called Meghan to discuss it like an adult.

[psychoticstate]

I am still laughing over the Vickster being sooooooo offended that Meghan would believe a psychic about Brooks' cancer/noncancer - - who would believe a PSYCHIC? - - while she had a median in her home to communicate with her mother about her teeth and a grandson's tattoo.

 

That Vicki!

[motorcitymom65]

Why do these rubes always think their psychic is the legit one?

They are all ridiculous. And honestly, Meghan gets a ton of shit for the age shaming, which she should not do, but Vicki and Shannon are no better. Every time they have an issue with her they throw out that she's 30. They have been 30, so I will assume they are aware that just being young doesn't necessarily make you dumb.

[AuntieDiane6]

 

Why do these rubes always think their psychic is the legit one?

 

The only one with any claim to legitimacy is KIM ZOLCIAK and her ROSE!!!  I want a reality show with that sweet Rose.

[ebkitty]

Lol, can't wait to get home and watch, sounds like a riot tonight! Oh, I am Eb-kitty, that's EB-KITTY... Lol Jim Edmonds sounds like a dork!!

Edited August 24, 2015 by ebkitty

[mbaywife123]

Hi, I'm Jim, Jim Edmonds.

Hi, I'm Jim, Jim Edmonds.

Hi, I'm Jim, Jim Edmonds.

And on and on and on.

What an asshole!

If people "know" who you are there is no need to name drop yourself! DORK!!

Edited August 25, 2015 by mbaywife123

[AnnA]

It certainly was nice of Vicki to offer her backyard for Ryan's shotgun wedding!

 

I've disliked Vicki for 10 seasons but I love her backyard.

[TexasGal]

Most awkward birthday dinner ever. "Cheers, happy birthday, I'm sorry it's my fault."

[motorcitymom65]

Shannon is the most miserable person I have ever seen. If having your kids witness the tension is so horrible, then do what you can to avoid it. What a bitch.

Edited August 25, 2015 by motorcitymom65

[mbaywife123]

Crappy birthday to me, crappy birthday to me, crappy birthday poor put upon Shannon, Crappy birthday to me!

Cripes lady, seek a good lawyer and move on!

[Quita]

I just can't with Shannon.  She had such high expectations for her 51st birthday, that you know it was doomed before it even began.  "This is a pub, David, I'm not even sure it's appropriate for the kids."  "The ribs are all fat."  "If I were skinny, I'd probably like this place."  Good Lord, woman!!  And don't even get me started on the little Shannons' comments of "Mom, you don't look happy tonight" and "I'm sick of seeing you teary eyed."  David might as well cut his losses now and get the hell away from Shannon because she won't allow him to make it up to her in any way.  I'm convinced that those two will never find happiness together.  She'll make sure of that.

[Giselle]

I've disliked Vicki for 10 seasons but I love her backyard.

House Porn! I love Vicki's backyard the way I love Yolanda's house, house porn, it's the reason I'll put up with watching them.

[jnymph]

Congrats Shannon. You've managed to make me sympathetic to a no good, lying, cheating douche.

Slow clap.

[tinaw]

Oh shit just saw Vicki' s crazy eyes. Thats not good

[Giselle]

Hi, I'm Jim, Jim Edmonds baseball player. I own a mansion und a trophy wife.

Edited August 25, 2015 by Giselle

[StevieRocks]

It's so clear that Madame Puppet is embarrassed and disgusted by that IDIOT Miss Terry. "I have crabs!" Hardy har har. Ugh. What a creepy, unfunny, gross dork. Like they say, "When you marry for money, you earn every penny." Smh.

 

And did Madame Puppet really drag that gaggle of apes around her construction site? These nitwits get more and more lame and unimaginative with every season.  

[bravofan27]

I think it's funny that Meghan acted like she didn't know who Tommy Lee and Richie Sambora were, saying that they are for old people, when "old people" are the only ones that are going to recognize her husband. She doesn't seem to get that she is married to someone who is the sports equivalent of Tommy Lee or Richard (probably more Richard Sambora) and her husband probably dated Pamela Lee or Healther Locklear. She should be a little more aware.

 

Shannon was dreadful on her birthday. She should thank her husband for having everyone together instead of being a bitch about it being a sports bar. They way she pouted and ruined the mood for everyone was terrible of her. 

[RegalRegin]

Good ole Gretchen at the luncheon from hell; I wonder if we'll get to hear her say sumthin about Brooks and this mess. 

[motorcitymom65]

I just can't with Shannon.  She had such high expectations for her 51st birthday, that you know it was doomed before it even began.  "This is a pub, David, I'm not even sure it's appropriate for the kids."  "The ribs are all fat."  "If I were skinny, I'd probably like this place."  Good Lord, woman!!  And don't even get me started on the little Shannons' comments of "Mom, you don't look happy tonight" and "I'm sick of seeing you teary eyed."  David might as well cut his losses now and get the hell away from Shannon because she won't allow him to make it up to her in any way.  I'm convinced that those two will never find happiness together.  She'll make sure of that.

And the bitching about the food. For fuck sake, if you are concerned about your weight, don't order the beef short ribs. It looked like a pretty nice pub to me. I'm sure there was a chicken breast or some fish on the menu that they would have prepared without the sauce that is "loaded with sugar".

[beaker73]

Yeah, Meghan. Tommy Lee is the lead singer of Bush. Twat. She can go fuck herself with her whole "that's Shannon and Vicki's music." Dipshit.

I alternate between thinking Shannon is a raging bitch (the sports bar birthday extravaganza) and feeling horrible for (the sad TH about David fucking his ho on her 50th birthday). David is so gross--I hope to hell she dumps him.

Oh, and is Rapey Ryan the most unattractive male, like, ever? Eew.

If never here the word "champs" again it'll be too soon.

Soooo...Heather's closet is the size of my condo I ain't got no freakin' ladder. Plus---Luggage room??? JFC.

[JennyMominFL]

I still feel for Shannon but she needs a divorce. It's over. She can't get past it. That's OK. get a divorce and move on.

 Re questioning Brooks not contacting Shannon's doctor or refusing chemo, I believe it. As someone who has lived with AIDS for a very long time, I have had many people claim they had a cure. "Here drink this tea, Jen. It cures AIDS. " "See My friends  friends friends doctor, He cures AIDS etc". I even dealt with denialists who don't believe AIDS exists(thanks for supporting them FooFighters), and who told me, all that I  needed to do was stops doing drugs and get healthy. This despite the fact that I was a marine when diagnosed. Everyone wants to tell someone who is sick what to do

I was so fed up and tired of dashed hopes, that when the life saving Protease Inhibitors came out in the mid 90's. that I refused to take them. I assumed it was another scam, another false hope, another chance to have my heart broken. And it is up to NO ONE but me to decide when I'm done.  

 

I did eventually take those drugs and here I am

Edited August 25, 2015 by JennyMominFL

[Straycat80]

When is the season finale? I'm so tired of Shannon whining about David having an affair. Or should I say beating a dead horse? It happened, move along here. What is she going to do every birthday? Birthday #52: David was intimate with me on my 50th birthday, then went to his side piece. Birthday #53: David was intimate with me on my 50th birthday, then...etc, etc, etc... How depressing!

And having your daughters knowing something is not right with their parents marriage is wrong on so many levels. You know those girls are finding out at school from other kids who's parents watch this show that their Dad had an affair.

Even though Heathers McMansion isn't done I enjoyed the house porn. I thought it was odd having a luncheon in a construction zone though.

Vickie. Wow. I have no words.

Oh next week looks good. Vicki and Jimmy have a smack down! Woo Hoo!

[JAYJAY1979]

Shannon should have been more gracious and accepted the plans David did for her party. However, he should know by now that a sports bar might not be up her alley..maybe had her birthday at an elegant tearoom with her, her daughters, some girlfrienda, etc.... and then later maybe he could have taken her out for a romantic meal at a restaurant.

Both were at fault.

If I took a shot every time jimmy says his last name or meghan uses the hashtag quote..I'd be passed out by the halfway mark of the show lol

Vicki vs. Meghan and the excitement of jimmy and vicki clashing is made of gold. Why the producers tried to do a let's bully shannon story part deux confuses me.

Edited August 25, 2015 by JAYJAY1979

[TexasGal]

The editors are sure gunning for Vicki with the repeated showing of her saying she hadn't gone to Brook's doctor appointments after she says she never said that. And every time Vicki shouts about God fixing Brooks, or Tamra talking about baptism, I want to vomit.

[BloggerAloud]

I know I should hate Meghan, and she's definitely not somebody I would ever want to be around. But in terms of reality TV villains, she's gold in terms of just utter shamelessness in wanting to be one.

[Chicklet]

All I want to know is if Brooks died yet from his untreated cancer. Knowing the answer to that will satisfy me. Vickie is overreacting to all this Meghan crap which makes me very suspicious and the fact that she and Brooks broke up since he is the love of her life makes me curious too.

And kudos to the poster who remembered that Vic thought a psychic was able to talk to her mom since she is a good christian and all that. Thingss that make you go hmmmm.

Shannon, dear god woman just pull the plug.

(small voice- is it bad of me that I want Brooks to show us his port?)

Edited August 25, 2015 by Chicklet

[enchantingmonkey]

If never here the word "champs" again it'll be too soon.

And she trained that cute server to say it, too.  Ugh.  

[tinaw]

Is the next ep the season finale? I thought i heard that

*edited to make actual words*

Edited August 25, 2015 by tinaw

[CSunshine76]

Shannon is never going to be able to move past the affair. She needs to move on and get off tv. Their poor daughters...they don't need to see/hear all the details Shannon likes to spew in her TH's.

Meghan need to practice her dramatic fake cry. It was bad in Tahiti, and worse tonight. I've known toddlers who could fake cry better. And really, Richie Sambora and Tommy Lee are "Shannon and Vicki's music"? Bitch, Please. The age shaming is tiresome, from both sides.

[beaker73]

And she trained that cute server to say it, too.  Ugh.

I know, right?!? Stop. The. Insanity.

[Quita]

The editors are sure gunning for Vicki with the repeated showing of her saying she hadn't gone to Brook's doctor appointments after she says she never said that. And every time Vicki shouts about God fixing Brooks, or Tamra talking about baptism, I want to vomit.

Speaking of vomit, did anyone else notice that Vicki somehow refrained from her usual gagging noises while she was out on the boat with Brooks.

[Sai]

The editors are sure gunning for Vicki with the repeated showing of her saying she hadn't gone to Brook's doctor appointments after she says she never said that. And every time Vicki shouts about God fixing Brooks, or Tamra talking about baptism, I want to vomit.

No. She had said in the past that she had never went to a doctors appointment with him but she had been to several chemo treatments with him.  I can totally buy that.  I've supported family and friends by going to chemo treatments with them but I have never been to any of their doctors appointments.

[Giselle]

Shannon should have been more gracious and accepted the plans David did for her party. However, he should know by now that a sports bar might not be up her alley..maybe had her birthday at an elegant tearoom with her, her daughters, some girlfrienda, etc.... and then later maybe he could have taken her out for a romantic meal at a restaurant.

Both were at fault.

http://www.chicagonow.com/confessions-coffeeholic/2015/08/grindr-gay-man-tinder-given-up/

It may have been one of the few places left to choose from. Remember Shannon demanded a list or restaurants where David took his piece on the side.

David will always be in the dog house with her, Shannon likes holding on to the pain, she will never get over it and she keeps a tally book on everybody. David, get a ladder, take you balls down from the bedroom ceiling and get out. It's better to be separated/divorced and somewhat happy than miserable and married.