S01.E05: Booze and Boos

[PrincessPurrsALot]

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Tamica and Jared take a road trip to spend some quality time with family; Jeff seeks guidance from a therapist; Reagan opts to find answers in a spiritual way; and the group heads out for a haunted weekend adventure at Myrtle's Plantation.  

[druzy]

I enjoyed watching everyone getting along, dancing and having fun at Myrtle's Plantation. Their interviews about their dance moves was hilarious. 

[AttackTurtle]

I’m hooked.   I love that this show is giving us some culture and is making New Orleans a focal point. Justin’s comments regarding his discomfort over staying at the plantation were great.  Like he recognized, “yeah it’s haunted, but it’s also an f-ing plantation”.  Reagan & Tamika are flawed, but they also seem to have fun and are about 100 times more interesting than those dimwits in Savannah.

[Sun-Bun]

This was such a fun and spirited episode! I love how genuinely close the cast are and how they don’t mind looking silly onscreen and having a bit of silly yet mature adult fun...the dancing bit at the end was great.

Jon proves once again that he’s about as deep as a puddle. Dude, if you’re gonna act like the official Shep of this show, just own it: you're a handsome commitment-phobe who likes to skank around town on the endless prowl for pussy. Ain’t no shame in that game, so quit trying to play like you’re so mysterious and evolved with all your “no labels” bullshit.

Justin done got spooked in that creepyassed place! I’m just as baffled as Reagan was as to why he’d want to lay down alone in there for most of the night, but maybe he was just worn out from the travels and excessive partying, spooky plantation be damned.

Jeff and his goofy jacket dance? It was so oddly adorkable. Makes me sad for him that Regan is actually spending time away from him in her little city pad—-the dude seems sad and lonely.

[Misslindsey]

I loved watching everyone get along. The dance moves and everything at Myrtle's Plantation was fun to watch. They all seemed to genuinely be having a good time. I do think Justin gives some great TH's. 

I find this cast so much more interesting than the original recipe SC cast. It might be because this cast is new (though that did not work with those idiots in the Savannah cast), but I feel like the regular SC is just the same old rehash of the same stuff from previous seasons. 

[ProudMary]

I liked just about everything in this episode.  The only thing I didn't care for was the introduction of Ty (I think that was her name) as Jon's date on the trip to the Myrtles and that she turned out to be one of the art party models.  That seemed as if it was meant to stir the pot again with Tamica and Reagan but no one seemed to bite, which was great.  It seemed very forced.  Why wouldn't she wait to board the bus with Jon and be properly introduced to the group?  Producer shenanigans at play here.  But the look on Jon's face when the tire blew out on the party bus was priceless!  

I loved Justin and his friend (Susan?) having lunch at Dooky Chase.  
I loved Tamica and Jared heading up to see family and enjoying the crawfish boil.
I enjoyed the way they edited Reagan's visit to the reader with Jeff's visit to the therapist (although it felt wrong to be interloping on Jeff's session.  I'm glad we only saw a small portion of what would have to have been a much longer, new patient visit.  His therapy is serious business and shouldn't be played out on reality TV.)

All the scenes at the Haunted Mansion (Hee!) were great.  Dinner looked great.  Kudos to Jared for hiring the zydeco band for their dinner.  That entire scene made me want to party with this bunch!  We've already seen that Tamica, Reagan and Jon can bring the drama, but overall these cast members seem much more real than either of the other two SC casts.

[druzy]

1 minute ago, Misslindsey said:

I loved watching everyone get along. The dance moves and everything at Myrtle's Plantation was fun to watch. They all seemed to genuinely be having a good time. I do think Justin gives some great TH's. 

I find this cast so much more interesting than the original recipe SC cast. It might be because this cast is new (though that did not work with those idiots in the Savannah cast), but I feel like the regular SC is just the same old rehash of the same stuff from previous seasons. 

2 minutes ago, ProudMary said:

All the scenes at the Haunted Mansion (Hee!) were great.  Dinner looked great.  Kudos to Jared for hiring the zydeco band for their dinner.  That entire scene made me want to party with this bunch!  We've already seen that Tamica, Reagan and Jon can bring the drama, but overall these cast members seem much more real than either of the other two SC casts.

The Haunted Mansion scenes put me in a great mood. I want more of this! I like their dynamic. They know how to laugh at themselves and when they snark on one another (eg. coat dance move) it's not vicious it's cute and funny.

[Lizzing]

Jon may be an insufferable ass at times (given his age, I hold out hope that he can grow out of it), but, damn, if a dude is gonna wear tight white pants, that is how it should be done.  TRav needs to take note.

I still can't 100% suss out what Tamika's deal is with Gian.  At first I thought she was pissed that Gian might have had designs on Barry, but now that Gian told Barry to hit the bricks after his verbal assault on that guy two weeks ago, and whatever business deal Barry and Gian were working is off, shouldn't Tamika be thrilled Barry is not going to be working with Gian?  Further, Gian's patronage (or whatever) of Jon isn't causing Tamika any damage, so why should she care?  I figure whatever beef is between them (even if it's only imagined by Tamika) has to go back to high school.  Maybe Gian scored five points higher on an algebra test in 1995? 

Justin wasn't channelling ghosts, he was channelling Sonja Morgan: in the same way she was put out that a photographer was coming to take her picture in her filmed house, he was irritated with Jon taking pictures of him during a filmed scene.  But yeah, if he was that weirded out by the house, go outside to eat dinner, away from the scary "ghosts".  (I've been to the Myrtles and it's kinda a dull tour since so much of the house is used for the over night guests and the ghost BS is over-hyped and largely based on "murders" that didn't really occur.) 

[bichonblitz]

Thought I wasn't going to like this eppy because I'm not in to the spooky "ghost" thing, but it was very enjoyable!

No fighting, yay! 

Tamica is a lot, though. She's so damn loud. Must she scream every time someone pulls up in a car or walks through her door? She loves, loves, loves the camera. Just calm down, girl.

Reagan, stop being so selfish, go back home and support your husband. Staying away in your own downtown pad is not going to help anything. 

Do these guys really wear jackets everywhere they go? It's cute, but it's so damn hot in New Ohlins...... 

[biakbiak]

I guess I was not paying close enough attention to Jared’s lovely speech on the Swamp Tour because I didn’t get that he was “coming out/in” and thought he was just speaking up about how slurs and diminishing gay men as not being a men is so hurtful and harmful.

Tamika literally many, many people in this country “how was the funeral”.

Edited May 14, 2018 by biakbiak

[Mindthinkr]

That was pretty amazing that the film crew captured the glass flying off of Reagan’s bedside table. I’m a little more surprised that it didn’t break. 

I feel for Jeff. He is trying to take the high road about being alone (while Reagan is living in the Quarter part time) but this is the time that he really needs her and her support. When he screamed at the therapist’s office and we got a glance at his mouth wide open, I was pleasantly surprised that he has no cavities! Or it could have been the new kind of fillings that aren’t silver but matched to the color of your teeth. 

The food porn on this show is awesome. I wondered why they didn’t just save a plate for Justin to eat later (and his girlfriend Kelsey as well). Bacon jam. I’m filing that one for future reference. It sounds good. I didn’t see them drinking wine and thought that a Negroni is considered an apéitif. They’re a bit bitter from the Campari so don’t always pair well with food. This group seems to drink whatever is served. 

I’m with Reagan. The dolls were creepy. I went to Anne Rice’s place once (in New Orleans) and she has a room full of antique dolls...tres unsettling. I also don’t like the pictures where the eyes seem to follow you wherever you go. 

At the very end I wonder who’s glass made the breaking sound. My guess is Tamika. 

Edited May 14, 2018 by Mindthinkr
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[jumper sage]

7 hours ago, Mindthinkr said:

Or it could have been the new kind of fillings that aren’t silver but matched to the color of your teeth. 

Yes they do have new cavity fillers that look like your teeth - composite.  It has it + and - .  Plus - you can't tell it's a filling and has no metals to interfere with the body.  Minus - takes forever in the chair and costs a fortune.

Wasn't it Reagan that said that the Myrtle Plantation is the most haunted on earth?  It is heralded as one of the most haunted in America.

Being an atheist myself - I still adhere to Christian principles of not doing readings, Ouija boards, voodoo etc.  Just covering my bases.  I agreed with Justin that I would not have stayed there.  We all know that Bravo insists on these stupid trips so looks like a role on the show won out.

[AuntieDiane6]

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Minus - takes forever in the chair and costs a fortune.

You need a new dentist.  That tooth-colored filling is standard throughout New York.

[TexasGal]

14 hours ago, Lizzing said:

I still can't 100% suss out what Tamika's deal is with Gian.  At first I thought she was pissed that Gian might have had designs on Barry, but now that Gian told Barry to hit the bricks after his verbal assault on that guy two weeks ago, and whatever business deal Barry and Gian were working is off, shouldn't Tamika be thrilled Barry is not going to be working with Gian?  Further, Gian's patronage (or whatever) of Jon isn't causing Tamika any damage, so why should she care?  I figure whatever beef is between them (even if it's only imagined by Tamika) has to go back to high school.  Maybe Gian scored five points higher on an algebra test in 1995? 

Tamica’s one-sided feud with Gian is a head scratcher for sure.   It couldn’t be because she’s insecure though, since we already established that she very most definitely is in no way insecure.  Right?

[bichonblitz]

1 hour ago, AuntieDiane6 said:

You need a new dentist.  That tooth-colored filling is standard throughout New York.

I had all my silver replaced with tooth colored fillings. Not so expensive in Florida. I did have dental insurance at the time so that helped. Every other dental procedure is a complete rip off, though! Just my opinion. 

[jumper sage]

1 hour ago, AuntieDiane6 said:

You need a new dentist.  That tooth-colored filling is standard throughout New York.

Well it was years ago when it first came out so..............................  Haven't had a cavity since.  I hear there is now a new procedure without drilling and could heal the tooth.  I think it's called liquid treatment.  They herald it as a "no need for anesthesia".  Crap, I love the gas.  My dentist grew up with me and our parents were best friends so I know I am not getting ripped and have the best dentist.

[RHJunkie]

The way Ty walked onto that bus already rubbed me the wrong way. How are you going to come as someone's guest and walk onto a bus with people you don't know (on a trip that was arranged by one of them) and not even introduce yourself or say hello. She only greeted those who said hello to her. Girl were are your manners? 

The dance party was amazing. I wanted to jump into my computer screen and join them. I know these shows need drama as part of its recipe but it's nice when you can mix in episodes like this where you see the cast having genuine fun while also showing off the local charms of their respective city. 

[AttackTurtle]

I really hope Justin doesn’t get a big head because he is really my favorite part of the show.   He confronts people on their b.s. in a calm/cool way and his TH’s are awesome.  And I hope he stays with his nice/normal girlfriend.   

Jon is kind of an ass but he sure is pretty to look at.  I did like his reaction to the socks in bed conversation.

I totally spent way too much time looking up info about the Myrtles.

[Starlight925]

Like a lot of new viewers to this show, I'm surprised at how much I like it, despite all that it lacks:  screaming and yelling and crying, calling names, and extreme insecurity.  Oh, wait, I just described all the Housewives franchises, lol.

I do wonder about Reagan leaving poor Jeff to be all alone in that big house, far away, to deal with his issues by himself.  Why could they not sell that big house and get a larger place in the Quarter, where she'll have her privacy for study, and he can be in another room?  

My hunch is that now that he's showing his truly vulnerable side, and he's no longer playing football, and most of his money is gone, he's lost his masculine appeal to her.  Reagan gives off a very masculine vibe, very aggressive, assertive, in-your-face.  I unfortunately think that Jeff will be on the market in the not too distant future.

[Nancybeth]

At first I was just watching this for the New Orleans scenery and food porn but I'm really, really liking it.  I love that this group seems to actually be friends (or in some cases, actual family) in "real life," and they seem to have fun together.  Tamica and Reagan are both kind of drama queens, but they also make me laugh.  For the most part, they seem to be really authentic representatives of their city.  

And I LOVED the conversation between Tamica and Jerrod about how to pronounce New Orleans.  After living there a few years, it is so grating to hear people say "New Or-LEENS."  

I stayed in another haunted plantation in New Orleans one time so I totally related to those scenes and everyone kind of quietly freaking out and also trying to laugh it off. 

[sasha206]

On 5/15/2018 at 8:37 AM, Sterling said:

Like a lot of new viewers to this show, I'm surprised at how much I like it, despite all that it lacks:  screaming and yelling and crying, calling names, and extreme insecurity.  Oh, wait, I just described all the Housewives franchises, lol.

I do wonder about Reagan leaving poor Jeff to be all alone in that big house, far away, to deal with his issues by himself.  Why could they not sell that big house and get a larger place in the Quarter, where she'll have her privacy for study, and he can be in another room?  

My hunch is that now that he's showing his truly vulnerable side, and he's no longer playing football, and most of his money is gone, he's lost his masculine appeal to her.  Reagan gives off a very masculine vibe, very aggressive, assertive, in-your-face.  I unfortunately think that Jeff will be on the market in the not too distant future.

I do feel terribly for Jeff.  I can't imagine suffering what is is suffering from and wondering how bad it's going to get in the future.  I'm not a fan of Reagan, and I'm sure if it wasn't CTE, she'd be leaving him when the money runs out anyway.  But I do always wonder what life is like for her as well, living with someone who has brain injury and possible uncontrollable rage issues like we saw in that one episode. 

On 5/13/2018 at 10:41 PM, Sun-Bun said:

This was such a fun and spirited episode! I love how genuinely close the cast are and how they don’t mind looking silly onscreen and having a bit of silly yet mature adult fun...the dancing bit at the end was great.

Jon proves once again that he’s about as deep as a puddle. Dude, if you’re gonna act like the official Shep of this show, just own it: you're a handsome commitment-phobe who likes to skank around town on the endless prowl for pussy. Ain’t no shame in that game, so quit trying to play like you’re so mysterious and evolved with all your “no labels” bullshit.

Justin done got spooked in that creepyassed place! I’m just as baffled as Reagan was as to why he’d want to lay down alone in there for most of the night, but maybe he was just worn out from the travels and excessive partying, spooky plantation be damned.

Jeff and his goofy jacket dance? It was so oddly adorkable. Makes me sad for him that Regan is actually spending time away from him in her little city pad—-the dude seems sad and lonely.

Am I the only one that doesn't think Jon is handsome AT.ALL?  He is in great shape yes, but I think is face is fug.  Justin is much more handsome in my opinion.

[sasha206]

On 5/14/2018 at 6:10 PM, jumper sage said:

Being an atheist myself - I still adhere to Christian principles of not doing readings, Ouija boards, voodoo etc.  Just covering my bases.  I agreed with Justin that I would not have stayed there.  We all know that Bravo insists on these stupid trips so looks like a role on the show won out.

I'm sure this is just a reality show schtick:  the readings.  But it infuriates me because I think they are all charlatans and Bravo gives them legitimacy.

[Mindthinkr]

10 minutes ago, sasha206 said:

Am I the only one that doesn't think Jon is handsome AT.ALL?  He is in great shape yes, but I think is face is fug.  Justin is much more handsome in my opinion.

Justin is a total package which enhances his good looks. 

Jon is too full of himself for me and I wonder that any woman is going to be good enough for him (save one night stands). 

[Starlight925]

Jon's douchey personality ruins his looks for me.  Like, dude, we get it, you work out.  Grow up and put a shirt on.

And Justin....oh my, he is one handsome fella.  As is Barry.

As for Jeff's outburst that night, I actually blame Reagan for gaslighting the sh*t out of him.  She talks about how in love she is, then she rents a place, by herself, in the Quarter.  If any husband did that, we'd call him out so bad for leaving his wife alone in the suburbs.  She was digging into him that night in the car, until he finally blew up.  I don't blame that on CTE, I blame that on his pit bull of a wife.