S09.E16: Three Tequila…Floor!

[ichbin]

I know it's fun to rag on Ramona, but as far as her giving orders to the staff, I'm pretty sure the things she was asking them to do are probably part of the duties they are there to  do anyway.  Also, staff gratuities are probably factored in to the overall cost of the rental.  It's not like housekeeping in a hotel when the rental comes with 24 hour staffing.  I remember reading about some villa rental that not only cleaned your clothes, but made sure it was all freshly laundered and packed for you upon departure.  Unpacking your bags and putting away your things is kind of standard in those situations too.  Even asking for the tea wasn't really out of line.    The staff is there to perform duties for the comfort of the guests.   Could she have been nicer?  Yeah, but a lot of people who are accustomed to paying someone to perform tasks for them don't feel the need to constantly say please and thank you as part of the deal.  

[KungFuBunny]

11 minutes ago, sasha206 said:

Tinsley. "I"m in a place where I am just going to push forward..." as she recounts her 5th date that included flying to Miami. 

It's stuff like this that makes me think she's so desperate and *this* is why a woman with means stayed with an abuser.  If anything you need to slow the fuck down.

I call bullshit on she wants back in to "high society". If this was true she'd ask her alleged BFF ex-husband for some support.

She flew to Miami with Scott because she wants to be in the same state as Nico. For someone who is quite active on Social Media because of this show - there are no pics of her and pretend Coupon Cabin boyfriend.

I do like Tinsley for RHNY - you can tell there's some crazy lurking beneath the Spock Brows

[bagger]

10 hours ago, Mozelle said:

First off, I love your screen name! I will forever and always remember Colin and his freak out that season. Woooo, boy! Secondly, Ramona is exactly the type to think that her money affords her the right to speak to staff any old way she pleases. She's a trash human being. 

This is the hilarious part to me. The same folks who complain about Carole's open-mouth chewing are like, She doesn't eat at all! Carole's been pretty upfront about how much junk food she consumes. Hell, the women were mad when all she had to offer them at her place was pizza and M&Ms. Carole eats. She just doesn't care much for the fancy and/or healthy stuff. 

Hell she was walking away from the dinner table asking for desert!

[sasha206]

8 minutes ago, KungFuBunny said:

I call bullshit on she wants back in to "high society". If this was true she'd ask her alleged BFF ex-husband for some support.

She flew to Miami with Scott because she wants to be in the same state as Nico. For someone who is quite active on Social Media because of this show - there are no pics of her and pretend Coupon Cabin boyfriend.

I do like Tinsley for RHNY - you can tell there's some crazy lurking beneath the Spock Brows

I think she's desperate to find someone rich.  I know she has some BB&B line but I'd bet she isn't that well off.  Or she has enough money to maintain her current lifestyle but knows it won't last forever. I don't know what it is but i have second hand embarrassment for her. She's coming off as someone who will fuck anything that moves because she's "pushing forward with life."

Edited July 20, 2017 by sasha206

[QuinnM]

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I know it's fun to rag on Ramona, but as far as her giving orders to the staff, I'm pretty sure the things she was asking them to do are probably part of the duties they are there to  do anyway.  Also, staff gratuities are probably factored in to the overall cost of the rental

No and no.  Gratuities are separate.  Part of the duties have never included unpacking, unless its a ship or advertised as a private butler.  Normal actually was walking the drunk guest back to the room.  You tip and then you tip extra if you needed more that the normal.  Like tea twice a day.  Like an escort to your room.  Like keeping someone awake until 1 am making margaritas.  I doubt any of the staff there had someone tell them to unpack.  

[S86226]

21 hours ago, farmgal4 said:

I very rarely call someone this but if the shoe fits... Ramona, you're a fucking C**T.  It's no wonder you're divorced and have no friends, you self-entitled bitch.  Oh, and Sonya? You're not much better.

Completely agree! She is absolutely vile!! Sonjas behavior was gross as well, but i can somewhat stomach her. Ramona, just no. I cant even handle watching her. Disgusting.

[WhoaWhoKnew]

28 minutes ago, ichbin said:

I know it's fun to rag on Ramona, but as far as her giving orders to the staff, I'm pretty sure the things she was asking them to do are probably part of the duties they are there to  do anyway.  Also, staff gratuities are probably factored in to the overall cost of the rental.  It's not like housekeeping in a hotel when the rental comes with 24 hour staffing.  I remember reading about some villa rental that not only cleaned your clothes, but made sure it was all freshly laundered and packed for you upon departure.  Unpacking your bags and putting away your things is kind of standard in those situations too.  Even asking for the tea wasn't really out of line.    The staff is there to perform duties for the comfort of the guests.   Could she have been nicer?  Yeah, but a lot of people who are accustomed to paying someone to perform tasks for them don't feel the need to constantly say please and thank you as part of the deal.  

I agree for the most part, but the really offensive thing to me was when Ramona and Sonja started calling some of the staff "Si Si" and "No No" when they were bringing the bags in. 

These are actual people with names. They might think it's cute, but it's not, it's rude.

[smores]

I could see asking for an ice bucket and wine each day in the afternoon, as I assume a place like that would include some sort of turndown service.  And, if they offer room service for breakfast, then putting in a standing order, no problem.  But the rest of the demands are over the top and would require a super hefty tip (and not a comment that "because I've tipped generously" what else would you like them to do for us?).  I think it's pretty telling that none of the others ask for or expect this type of service.  

[imjagain]

15 minutes ago, ichbin said:

I know it's fun to rag on Ramona, but as far as her giving orders to the staff, I'm pretty sure the things she was asking them to do are probably part of the duties they are there to  do anyway.  Also, staff gratuities are probably factored in to the overall cost of the rental.  It's not like housekeeping in a hotel when the rental comes with 24 hour staffing.  I remember reading about some villa rental that not only cleaned your clothes, but made sure it was all freshly laundered and packed for you upon departure.  Unpacking your bags and putting away your things is kind of standard in those situations too.  Even asking for the tea wasn't really out of line.    The staff is there to perform duties for the comfort of the guests.   Could she have been nicer?  Yeah, but a lot of people who are accustomed to paying someone to perform tasks for them don't feel the need to constantly say please and thank you as part of the deal.   

How about just not snapping her fingers like the woman was a dog?  I don't anyone needs Ramona or any other rude ass person to say please and thank you every other sentence. Nice isn't that hard. 

[Jel]

5 hours ago, telemachus2 said:

IMO, new writers are needed for this so-called unscripted show - how many more times will Ramona & Sonja (& numerous other "wives" on other franchises) begin their vacay by quarreling over the rooms? Or Ramona treat the employees like slaves (ala Lisa Vanderpump & handmaiden Rocio (sp?)), or the big event be menopausal drunkenness (tho' glad Dorinda got a break this time - poor Luanne's falls looked dangerous as well as amusing.)  Not for a minute do I believe most of that nonsensical behavior is genuine. Bethenny's "quip" about the pointlessness of "throwing a deck chair off the QE2" is witty?  Doesn't she mean the Titanic??  The QE2 is in dry dock in Dubai apparently, whereas Tite is at the bottom of the Atlantic, last I heard.

I thought she said the Queen Mary 2, and I was all wtf -- the Queen Mary 2 is a kick ass, very elegant Cunard ocean liner, that has the only planetarium at sea for the love of mike!  

[RHJunkie]

Sonja and Ramona always blame each other for being the embarrassing one that the other just puts up with but man, they are both horrible. They're behaviour over the rooms was predictable but man, if both of them had gotten popped in the face with a champagne cork, I would have considered some damn good karma from the universe. Both of them are so clueless of just how abusive their behaviour is with the way they treated Tinsley. It's like an abusive woman that can never stand up for herself because she's always reminded of what her man is doing for her therefore she should just shut her mouth and keep him happy. It makes for entertaining TV - it's been a long time that I've been able to get heated yet entertained by stupidity rather than the heavy shit that some of the other franchises have brought into the mix. But if I had to deal with this in reality, Ramona and Sonja wouldn't have even been able to stay on the beach....their ass would have been out. Of course Ramona couldn't help but continue to show off her dumbass-ness when she tried to take credit for the trip being a 'group organized' trip. Can't you just let Luann thank the host and be done with it? 

Drunk Luann...LMAO. Luann falling down this episode has gone to be one of the best things I've seen on the RH franchise in a long time, haha. 

[cocobeans]

22 hours ago, HunterHunted said:

This would have been a great time to insert footage of the Ladies of London playing the balloon game in Scotland. 

Well they would just die if they knew that this middle class lady has been playing that game at the camp grounds for Gettysburg Bike Week for years & years! 

[sasha206]

I can't even figure out why anyone would want someone unpacking their things. It just smacks of "because I can."  

[ichbin]

35 minutes ago, imjagain said:

How about just not snapping her fingers like the woman was a dog?  I don't anyone needs Ramona or any other rude ass person to say please and thank you every other sentence. Nice isn't that hard. 

Believe me, I don't disagree.  My main point was about the things she was asking the staff to do were not out of line for a luxury villa with a full staff including butler service.  I personally don't like it when people treat staff like a lesser species.  Unfortunately, plenty do just that.  That kind of behavior goes across all income levels too.  I know middle-class people who treat the wait staff in restaurants like dirt.  

3 minutes ago, sasha206 said:

I can't even figure out why anyone would want someone unpacking their things. It just smacks of "because I can."

It' not an uncommon ammenity provided with high priced lodging that includes butler service.

[ButterQueen]

1 hour ago, QuinnM said:

No and no.  Gratuities are separate.  Part of the duties have never included unpacking, unless its a ship or advertised as a private butler.  Normal actually was walking the drunk guest back to the room.  You tip and then you tip extra if you needed more that the normal.  Like tea twice a day.  Like an escort to your room.  Like keeping someone awake until 1 am making margaritas.  I doubt any of the staff there had someone tell them to unpack.  

Yep.  We've rented a lot of houses, and never ever has anyone unpacked our things.  That is not what they are there for.  

[sasha206]

20 minutes ago, RHJunkie said:

 

Drunk Luann...LMAO. Luann falling down this episode has gone to be one of the best things I've seen on the RH franchise in a long time, haha. 

Drunk Lu is why I can't quit her.  She rarely gets that drunk but the woman seems to know how to have a great time. I'd love to have a beer with her. Something tells me her and Beth like each other much more than they let on.  

13 minutes ago, ichbin said:

 

It' not an uncommon ammenity provided with high priced lodging that includes butler service.

I hear you. I just don't get it. I wouldn't want anyone touching my stuff and it doesn't take that long to do it yourself! Plus Ramona always sticks around to direct.  That's why I think its because she can.

[ButterQueen]

3 minutes ago, sasha206 said:

Drunk Lu is why I can't quit her.  She rarely gets that drunk but the woman seems to know how to have a great time. I'd love to have a beer with her. Something tells me her and Beth like each other much more than they let on.  

I hear you. I just don't get it. I wouldn't want anyone touching my stuff and it doesn't take that long to do it yourself! Plus Ramona always sticks around to direct.  That's why I think its because she can.

Yeah, complaining you are hot and tired, don't feel like unpacking and handing your big ole bra to a male employee telling him to unpack, is rude and classless.  If the service is standard, you leave your bags and go on.  Carole and Dorinda unpacked their things.

Please and Thank You cannot be used too much.  

[jaybird2]

20 hours ago, archer1267 said:

God...I can't believe there was a time when Sonja was my favorite. Remember when she first appeared on the third season? What happened to that incarnation of Sonja? And there was a time when she and Ramona were funny together, like working out what white trash meant, or sneaking away to try on their custom gowns in Morocco. 

I remember Aviva referring to Ramona as a "cheesy, CHEESY woman." I thought that was kind of an odd adjective to use but it perfectly suits her now. She's always micromanaged "the help" - and I'll never forget how she arrived at Heather's laid-back Berkshires digs and asked if Heather had a handyman/butler around to help with their luggage. (Heather said no and carried the luggage in herself...I miss her!)

sonja has become tackier every season and the tackiest was her burlesque season.  i can take ramona over sonja.  i feel as if i would catch something from sonja and her grey gardens.

[TexasGal]

Anyone know it that is the same house from RHoBH last season?  It's so beautiful.  I would have slept in that hammock and been in heaven.

You guys have pretty much covered it, but Lu in the bush was the greatest.  Thank goodness she didn't have on heels or high wedges or she really would have broken her ankle on that second fall.

[Jel]

3 hours ago, smores said:

In regards to not going somewhere if you are coughing or sneezing, I can't help it.  I'm one of those people who is allergic to pretty much every weed, tree, grass, mold, pollen, etc.  I take 2 different meds for my allergies, but that just makes them tolerable.  At any given time, I probably  do seem like I have a cold and am contagious, but it's really just my allergies and I pose no threat to anyone.  I can't stay home all the time.  

Meh, don't feel bad, smores. Lots of people are contagious before they even have symptoms anyway, so the non-sneezers and non-coughers ain't all that!

Take probiotic supplements everyone! Really strengthens the immune system in my experience.

[HunterHunted]

27 minutes ago, ichbin said:

Believe me, I don't disagree.  My main point was about the things she was asking the staff to do were not out of line for a luxury villa with a full staff including butler service.  I personally don't like it when people treat staff like a lesser species.  Unfortunately, plenty do just that.  That kind of behavior goes across all income levels too.  I know middle-class people who treat the wait staff in restaurants like dirt.  

It' not an uncommon ammenity provided with high priced lodging that includes butler service.

The maids on a boat stewardesses on the yachts on Below Deck and BD: Mediterranean pack and unpack the guests luggage.

[bravofan27]

I loved this episode so much I watched it again! I couldn't wait. Carole was being super funny with the, "Ramona usually looks really good, but... not today..." And then Carole wanting Taco Bell, in Mexica, was hysterical, just cuz she is so clueless about Mexico. The Kill, Shag, Marry game was hysterical. Everyone wanted to kill Tinsely. hahahaha. That's a great date when someone asks you to go to Miami. He wanted to show her off, which is good for the girl-- makes her feel pretty and show-off worthy. Plus, he wanted to have fun with her, and that's also a good sign that they can play together. Then they gave the girls margaritas as soon as they got out of the car, and the manager says, "how are you?" And Ramona is like, "I'm tired and hot and hungry and I feel like shit!" hahahaha.

It's so funny also how they want a bathtub. A bathtub!

And maybe I'm nuts but I thought they were all being hysterical. 

[Neeners]

This is the second time this season I've re-watched an episode. I loved it. The first time I saw the fall in the bushes I had to pause the TiVo because I was laughing so hard I was tearing up and didn't want to miss anything.  

One weird thing I noticed at the end of the second viewing: at the end of the episode when Tinsley and Sonja were arguing Carole walked by and messed up the back of her hair. Tinsley sorta glared at her and Carole (at this point behind Sonja) told them to kiss and make up...and then proceeded to make a kissy face followed by wiggling her tongue. The tongue wiggle seemed...strange. Maybe Carol was drunk, too.

[ichbin]

http://www.lavidadulcemx.com/index.php/accommodations/

Check out the accommodations.  2 master suites, 1 kids room, 2 guest rooms, plus 3 additonal suites.  The place is set up to accommodate 18 adults plus an extra two children.  I suspect nonsense on the room shenanigans.

Edited July 21, 2017 by ichbin
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[BckpckFullaNinjas]

34 minutes ago, ButterQueen said:

Carole and Dorinda unpacked their things.

A-yup!

[zoeysmom]

6 minutes ago, ichbin said:

http://www.lavidadulcemx.com/index.php/accommodations/

Check out the accommodations.  2 master suites, 1 kids room, 2 guest rooms, plus three additonal suites.  The place is set up to accommodate 18 adults plus and extra two children.  I suspect nonsense on the room shenanigans.

You just happen to reasonable.  It adds up-Luann and Bethenny, in the master suites, Dorinda and Carole in the guest suites with the Jack and Jill bathroom, Tinsley in the King Suite with the outdoor shower and, the gavones took one of the two remaining King suites, leaving the upstairs King Suite and the kids' room (with suspended beds) unused.

Thanks for the link, the place is really stunning.

[QuinnM]

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You just happen to reasonable.

You know in the space of 5 minutes those two lunatics suggested 3 to a room with Tinsley.  Then Dorinda/Carole doubling up and they doubling in the adjoining room and the 4 of them would share a bath with only 2 sinks.  Then 3 to a room with Luann.  NONE of those would have been acceptable to them prior to this trip.  The two of them couldn't live with 1 sink in Vermont.  They had to have one bed to cuddle in Vermont.  At this point they are acting like cornered animals because they drew numbers out of a hat.  They should have realized karma's a bitch and she came to Mexico.  I really was watching for producer theatrics on the number drawing on my second viewing.  I don't think so.  It's just some great karmic apocalypse that those two got the last two numbers.

[Wendy]

1 hour ago, sasha206 said:

Drunk Lu is why I can't quit her.  She rarely gets that drunk but the woman seems to know how to have a great time. I'd love to have a beer with her. Something tells me her and Beth like each other much more than they let on.  

 

 

Bethenny has said several times that she really likes Luann, the real Luann that is.  She often wondered why Luann was not more herself and just put up a facade. 

She has also made no qualms about the fact that she doesn't like Countess Luann, the one who is sanctimonious, arrogant and condescending with others. 

Luann was drunk yesterday and she was having fun, this is the real Luann that Bethenny has always said is there waiting for the cameras to turn off. 

I also like the fun Luann, the one who just dares to be herself. 

 

Did anybody notice that Luann didn't mention Tom once this last episode? Luann doesn't need Tom, he is becoming more and more of a liability. I wish Luann would actually ship him off , just like Dorinda did John. 

[Keywestclubkid]

2 hours ago, ichbin said:

I know it's fun to rag on Ramona, but as far as her giving orders to the staff, I'm pretty sure the things she was asking them to do are probably part of the duties they are there to  do anyway.  Also, staff gratuities are probably factored in to the overall cost of the rental.  It's not like housekeeping in a hotel when the rental comes with 24 hour staffing.  I remember reading about some villa rental that not only cleaned your clothes, but made sure it was all freshly laundered and packed for you upon departure.  Unpacking your bags and putting away your things is kind of standard in those situations too.  Even asking for the tea wasn't really out of line.    The staff is there to perform duties for the comfort of the guests.   Could she have been nicer?  Yeah, but a lot of people who are accustomed to paying someone to perform tasks for them don't feel the need to constantly say please and thank you as part of the deal.  

No the thing is she said I tip them well. That's the disrespectful part. So you treat them like crap but because you tip them well it's ok. No that means your a horrible person that's sense of entitlement is so beyond acceptable 

[Yolo]

14 minutes ago, Wendy said:

 

Bethenny has said several times that she really likes Luann, the real Luann that is.  She often wondered why Luann was not more herself and just put up a facade. 

She has also made no qualms about the fact that she doesn't like Countess Luann, the one who is sanctimonious, arrogant and condescending with others. 

Luann was drunk yesterday and she was having fun, this is the real Luann that Bethenny has always said is there waiting for the cameras to turn off. 

I also like the fun Luann, the one who just dares to be herself. 

 

Did anybody notice that Luann didn't mention Tom once this last episode? Luann doesn't need Tom, he is becoming more and more of a liability. I wish Luann would actually ship him off , just like Dorinda did John. 

Wait...Dorinda and John broke up?

[Celia Rubenstein]

I guess I am in the minority but I have to admit, I did not find this episode nearly as entertaining as most people here did.  There was some delicious vacation estate porn but, in terms of the show itself, it was really the same old thing pretty much.  Selfishness, stupid fights, wondering who the hell dressed these people, etc.  It just took place in a prettier than usual locale. 

What I liked best about this episode was what didn't happen, namely seeing Ramona be unable to push and fuss and manipulate people into giving her what she wants for a change.  It made sitting through the whole almost show worth it.

Beth and *Carole did have some funny moments.  Tinsley's foot-stomping tantrum was almost funny, but then you realize this is a woman in her forties and then it just seemed sad and embarrassing.  On an emotional level, she's truly four years old, and a spoiled rotten four-year-old at that. That scene really explained a lot about her and her life and how she got where she is today.

I didn't find Luann being so drunk she could barely speak entertaining in the slightest.  It was even less amusing when she fell - for the second time - almost busted her face on the pavement.   The sight of a grown ass woman who was literally falling down drunk to the point that she needed to be helped to her room by the household staff is not my idea of good TV.  

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go chase some kids off my lawn now.  

Edited July 21, 2017 by Celia Rubenstein
* duh it was Carole, not Heather!

[Mindthinkr]

7 minutes ago, Celia Rubenstein said:

I guess I am in the minority but I have to admit, I did not find this episode nearly as entertaining as most people here did.  There was some delicious vacation estate porn but, in terms of the show itself, it was really the same old thing pretty much.  Selfishness, stupid fights, wondering who the hell dressed these people, etc.  It just took place in a prettier than usual locale. 

What I liked best about this episode was what didn't happen, namely seeing Ramona be unable to push and fuss and manipulate people into giving her what she wants for a change.  It made sitting through the whole almost show worth it.

Beth and Heather did have some funny moments.  Tinsley's foot-stomping tantrum was almost funny, but then you realize this is a woman in her forties and then it just seemed sad and embarrassing.  On an emotional level, she's truly four years old, and a spoiled rotten four-year-old at that. That scene really explained a lot about her and her life and how she got where she is today.

I didn't find Luann being so drunk she could barely speak entertaining in the slightest.  It was even less amusing when she fell - for the second time - almost busted her face on the pavement.   The sight of a grown ass woman who was literally falling down drunk to the point that she needed to be helped to her room by the household staff is not my idea of good TV.  

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go chase some kids off my lawn now.  

Heather? Did I miss something? 

[bagger]

And because I can't say it enough, I would like to punch Ramona in the throat. Yeah I'm watching again.

[bravofan27]

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This is the second time this season I've re-watched an episode. I loved it. The first time I saw the fall in the bushes I had to pause the TiVo because I was laughing so hard I was tearing up and didn't want to miss anything.  

One weird thing I noticed at the end of the second viewing: at the end of the episode when Tinsley and Sonja were arguing Carole walked by and messed up the back of her hair. Tinsley sorta glared at her and Carole (at this point behind Sonja) told them to kiss and make up...and then proceeded to make a kissy face followed by wiggling her tongue. The tongue wiggle seemed...strange. Maybe Carol was drunk, too.

 

They were all wasted but sick Bethenny who was trying to control the herd with glaring eyes and caustic words. You could tell they were wasted because they didn't even notice. It was just, "She's in a bad mood." hahahaha. 

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 didn't find Luann being so drunk she could barely speak entertaining in the slightest.  It was even less amusing when she fell - for the second time - almost busted her face on the pavement.   The sight of a grown ass woman who was literally falling down drunk to the point that she needed to be helped to her room by the household staff is not my idea of good TV.  

Here is why it was so funny. In a truly non-cognitive brainstem kind of way. Ramona and Luann were walking along talking and trying to act like they weren't drunk. LuAnn is near a retaining wall, not a stairs. She thinks it's stairs. You watch the trainwreck. It was so funny I'm dying thinking about it. Even drunk outsted Ramona knew it wasn't stairs. As drunk and out of it as she was, she was, like, "Yep, you thought those were stairs!" It's just all too funny for words.  I think because it was all so real, the ladies just living in the moment and you didn't feel that they were worrying about storylines and that stuff. It made it extra good. 

 

Another-- though countless, thing that cracked me up, was when they were getting a tour of the rooms, and Bethenny is like, "yes, this is #1!" and then they saw the purses in there. Bethenny is like, "Remove those bags!" The poor manager didn't know what the hell to do. He's like, "I'll just put them here for now," like he's touching some white ladies bags. RIGHT!

Edited July 21, 2017 by bravofan27

[Wendy]

25 minutes ago, Yolo said:

Wait...Dorinda and John broke up?

 

No, they didn't 

John was a huge liability for Dorinda with his crass behavior, he was becoming Simon 2 so very conveniently Dorinda probably suggested that he doesn't film anymore,

He has had some cameo appearances but nothing like the previous season. 

Maybe Luann should consider the same approach for Tom. 

[bagger]

RAmona feels she can't do anything right by Bethenny. Well if she acted right then she wouldn't have anything to pick you apart about!!!!

[link417]

I was surprised by how much I disliked Bethenny on her return season but so far I am back to loving her this season. THANK GOD she put her foot down about the room bullshit. I can't take Ramona (and Sonja when she's with Moaner) and would have thrown her out of the villa at the first sign of tomfuckery. LOL at the room selection order -- "Karma's a bitch and she always shows up!"

I love Luann when she's in Hot Mess mode, though I don't think I've ever seen her so drunk that she was slurring out one side of her mouth. Is that why she puts on the countess act, so we can appreciate it all the more when that mask falls off with a thud?

I forgive Carole for whatever it was she wore to dinner (I, too, thought it was a smock!), her funny bits throughout the episode made up for it. The shade at Ramona/Ramonja, plus hunting for dessert (a woman after my own heart) and that ... thing she did with her tongue when telling Tinsley to kiss and make up. I was rolling! I had to rewind because I was sure I hadn't seen what I had just seen -- didn't know she had that in her. Maybe it was the tequila in her.

[sasha206]

26 minutes ago, Celia Rubenstein said:

didn't find Luann being so drunk she could barely speak entertaining in the slightest.  It was even less amusing when she fell - for the second time - almost busted her face on the pavement.   The sight of a grown ass woman who was literally falling down drunk to the point that she needed to be helped to her room by the household staff is not my idea of good TV.  

Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go chase some kids off my lawn now.  

 

If Lu was drunk all the time, I wouldn't find it funny.  She's been on this show for how long and it's the first I remember of her being drunk.  I don't even remember seeing her tipsy.

[Celia Rubenstein]

13 minutes ago, Mindthinkr said:

Heather? Did I miss something? 

LOL no, of course I meant Carole.  I have confused those two since day one and even with Heather off the show for ages, I still do duhhhhhhh

 

11 minutes ago, bravofan27 said:

Here is why it was so funny. In a truly non-cognitive brainstem kind of way. Ramona and Luann were walking along talking and trying to act like they weren't drunk. LuAnn is near a retaining wall, not a stairs. She thinks it's stairs. You watch the trainwreck. It was so funny I'm dying thinking about it. 

I actually watched the train wreck more than once, specifically looking for what everyone here found so amusing.  Sorry, I just don't see it. 

All I can think of is how close Lu came to splitting her head open like an overripe melon! 

[bravofan27]

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I completely forgot to mention how much I laughed at Ramona talking about the ebb of the tide and completely forgetting the other half of that phrase.  She is the queen of malapropisms

Yes! She just sort of stopped talking and rolled her eyes at herself. Hahahaha. 

[film noire]

8 hours ago, telemachus2 said:

 Bethenny's "quip" about the pointlessness of "throwing a deck chair off the QE2" is witty?

It's an expression meaning there are dozens upon dozens of deck chairs on board the QE2/Queen Mary  + so throwing one off is unnoticeable = Ramona's faced was so jacked up by the skin peel, make-up would make no difference.

 

~between that, the carm soprano pronunciation of 'gavone'  -- and her non-boobed up dinner outfit --  i found bethenny almost bearable last night. 

Edited July 21, 2017 by film noire

[Celia Rubenstein]

1 hour ago, film noire said:

It's an expression meaning there are dozens upon dozens of deck chairs on board the QE2 + so throwing one off is unnoticeable = Ramona's faced was so jacked up byt the skin peel, make-up would make no difference.

Is this like a "thing" people say?  Because I'd never heard anyone say anything about throwing deck chairs off the QE2 until Beth did on the show.

What I thought Bethenny was trying to say was that Ramona bothering to put makeup on her awful looking red face was akin to re-arranging deck chairs on the Titanic (which is a common expression that means you are doing something utterly and completely pointless as disaster approaches). 

Edited July 21, 2017 by Celia Rubenstein

[zoeysmom]

20 minutes ago, sasha206 said:

 

If Lu was drunk all the time, I wouldn't find it funny.  She's been on this show for how long and it's the first I remember of her being drunk.  I don't even remember seeing her tipsy.

I can think of two times-the night of the pirate and in T&C when she and Dorinda were drunk at dinner and Luann, Ramona, Dorinda and Sonja brought home the guys.

I enjoy Luann's intoxication because she isn't malicious.   Apparently Luann's bones turn to rubber when intoxicated.

9 minutes ago, Celia Rubenstein said:

Is this like a "thing" people say?  Because I'd never heard anyone say anything about throwing deck chairs off the QE2 until Beth did on the show.

What I thought Bethenny was trying to say was that Ramona bothering to put makeup on her awful looking red face was akin to re-arranging deck chairs on the Titanic (which is a common expression that means you are doing something utterly and completely pointless). 

I thought it was a jacked up quote by Bethenny-QE2 should have been Titanic.  I guess it would be lost on these folks to say , Nero fiddled while Rome burned.  I love a good mash up these women provide-regardless of their intelligence.

[Jel]

1 hour ago, QuinnM said:

You know in the space of 5 minutes those two lunatics suggested 3 to a room with Tinsley.  Then Dorinda/Carole doubling up and they doubling in the adjoining room and the 4 of them would share a bath with only 2 sinks.  Then 3 to a room with Luann.  NONE of those would have been acceptable to them prior to this trip.  The two of them couldn't live with 1 sink in Vermont.  They had to have one bed to cuddle in Vermont.  At this point they are acting like cornered animals because they drew numbers out of a hat.  They should have realized karma's a bitch and she came to Mexico.  I really was watching for producer theatrics on the number drawing on my second viewing.  I don't think so.  It's just some great karmic apocalypse that those two got the last two numbers.

Either that or their numbers were taped to the bottom of the bowl because the producers of the show think we enjoy Ramona and Sonja's "hilariousness".

[zulualpha]

31 minutes ago, bagger said:

And because I can't say it enough, I would like to punch Ramona in the throat. Yeah I'm watching again.

There are two occasions where punching Ramona in the face would have been justified. Only two cuz I'm a pacifist. One when she grabbed Tinsley's arm while screaming in her face that she should have given Sonya the winning lottery ticket and then when she parked her smug entitled ass on Dorinda's bed and refused to move. Ramona is exhibiting full blown sociopath behavior; she focuses on herself 100% of the time. Thank God for Bethenney calling her on her shit or watching her would be unbearable. And Bethenney calls her on literally every stupid, selfish, rude thing she says and then the show rolls clips backing Bethenney up!  It's fantastic! And I don't believe for a second that Ramona tips well. When has she ever shown concern or kindness for someone that couldn't directly benefit her. Answer: never.  Unless Bethenney, Dorinda or Luann step up that staff is screwed.

Luann falling into the bushes was priceless. I love that she didn't even try to get out. Mission impossible at that point amirite? The icing on the cake was staff member Alex fishing her out like a pro. Didn't bat an eye which leads me to believe he's done it before probably about a million times.

[Jel]

I thought the expression was throwing deck chairs off the Titanic (to help prevent sinking--like that would help anything).

I may have to rewatch it because right now I could swear she said Queen Mary 2.

[biakbiak]

37 minutes ago, Jel said:

I thought the expression was throwing deck chairs off the Titanic (to help prevent sinking--like that would help anything).

I may have to rewatch it because right now I could swear she said Queen Mary 2.

It is the Titanic and Bethanny mispoke.  Etb Apparently it's a saying a stupid saying but a saying.

[bravofan27]

16 minutes ago, zulualpha said:

Luann falling into the bushes was priceless. I love that she didn't even try to get out. Mission impossible at that point amirite? The icing on the cake was staff member Alex fishing her out like a pro. Didn't bat an eye which leads me to believe he's done it before probably about a million times.

YEs! That is why it was so funny. She just laid there with a big smile and then to signal help kicked her foot out a bit. hahahaha. 

[Sai]

I remember reading that the NY housewives were boring this season and they didn't even have enough good materiel to make a full season worth of episodes.  Are you kidding me.  Are you kidding me!! (TM...Ramona, lol) I've never enjoyed a season of any housewives franchise more than this one.  These girls are bringing it!  I have never laughed so hard watching these shows as I have for this season's NY housewives.   Hysterical!

[Celia Rubenstein]

15 minutes ago, biakbiak said:

It is the Titanic and Bethanny mispoke.

And the saying is "rearranging deck chairs" on the Titanic, not throwing them overboard, lol ... I don't know where she came up with that. 

If it wasn't so clear that she was talking about how futile it was for Ramona to bother applying makeup, I would have had no idea what she was talking about.