S10.E19: Life Is a Cabaret

[Cherrio]

5 minutes ago, Rosiejuliemom said:

7 minutes ago, English Teacher said:

Am I the only one who calls BS that Sonja got full asking rental price for that literal ?show of a townhouse?

Nope. If she did get full ask, the renter got hosed.

Not to mention E-coli, a few parasites and horrible foot diseases.

[LilaFowler]

11 minutes ago, Kiki777 said:

Tinsley wins the night for me - her outfit was fabulous and her gift to Luanne was really funny and sweet.

Interesting about the reunion previews- Carole has the first seat to Andy's left.  Has anyone gone from first seat to fired?  Makes me wonder if she actually did quit.

Sonja is thirsty as hell.  

The scenes of Lu with her kids made me sad knowing what she did to them.  Wonder if they will discuss it next week.

Was also expecting some acknowledgement of Dennis' passing.  

Actually, Bethenny originally had that seat. The ladies were on opposite couches. Ramona asked them to flipflop because she had a bruise on that side of her face that showed on camera.

So Tinsley and Scott are no longer in the penthouse or even living together. Usually when a couple tries to live together as an experiment and it fails, that's pretty much the end of the road. I'm beginning to wonder if Scott isn't the actual Operator and is only with Tinsley when the show is filming/airing to promote his company. Maybe she's playing along with it, or maybe he's using her as a pawn. Moving in together, showing up to surprise her -- that was really her only story line this season. She either needs to bring something else to the table or lose her apple.

[UsernameFatigue]

11 minutes ago, Kiki777 said:

Tinsley wins the night for me - her outfit was fabulous and her gift to Luanne was really funny and sweet.

 

The gift was sweet if a little boring. I was rewriting the second pillow in my mind. So many sentiments could have been a perfect companion pillow to "What Happens in Miami" such as "Ends In Divorce", "Ends With a Mug Shot" "Ends in Jail", "Ends Up On the Internet".....

[Cherrio]

2 minutes ago, UsernameFatigue said:

I was rewriting the second pillow in my mind. So many sentiments could have been a perfect companion pillow to "What Happens in Miami" such as "Ends In Divorce", "Ends With a Mug Shot" "Ends in Jail", "Ends Up On the Internet".....

I will add "Shit on the bed, not the pillows"

[breezy424]

4 minutes ago, LilaFowler said:

Actually, Bethenny originally had that seat. The ladies were on opposite couches. Ramona asked them to flipflop because she had a bruise on that side of her face that showed on camera.

So Tinsley and Scott are no longer in the penthouse or even living together. Usually when a couple tries to live together as an experiment and it fails, that's pretty much the end of the road. I'm beginning to wonder if Scott isn't the actual Operator and is only with Tinsley when the show is filming/airing to promote his company. Maybe she's playing along with it, or maybe he's using her as a pawn. Moving in together, showing up to surprise her -- that was really her only story line this season. She either needs to bring something else to the table or lose her apple.

It doesn't matter.  No matter what side of Andy they are on, Carole still had first seat.  And as far as I know, someone who was going to be fired doesn't get first seat.

I don't think Carole was fired.  She quit.  Just like Heather. 

[TexasGal]

Y’all, Dorinda’s hair in the reunion preview.  What.IS.HAPPENING?!  I’m scared.

[LilaFowler]

2 minutes ago, breezy424 said:

It doesn't matter.  No matter what side of Andy they are on, Carole still had first seat.  And as far as I know, someone who was going to be fired doesn't get first seat.

I don't think Carole was fired.  She quit.  Just like Heather. 

Carole v Bethenny was the story line of the season. Who else would really deserve to have first seats since Luann wasn't there?

[Rosiejuliemom]

13 minutes ago, Cherrio said:

I will add "Shit on the bed, not the pillows"

That would be a good one for Kim Richards.

[hoodooznoodooz]

“But I knew how to get them crazy. As long as my dress falls off, we’re good.”

This is such warped thinking. She really thinks that would be a positive way to contribute to Lu’s cabaret act?

[lunastartron]

45 minutes ago, breezy424 said:

It doesn't matter.  No matter what side of Andy they are on, Carole still had first seat.  And as far as I know, someone who was going to be fired doesn't get first seat.

I don't think Carole was fired.  She quit.  Just like Heather. 

Off the top of my head: Brandi Glanville and Phaedra Parks. Kristen Taekman also randomly had first seat during the season six reunion. Anomalous stuff happens with seating.

[beesknees]

Incredibly disgusted and disappointed in the Countess.  Usually I am team Lu Anne but NOT INVITING Dorinda's significant other, John, was height of de classe, Countess.  Etiquette that you expouse to others on a regular basis (whether or not they asked for it or not) should be slapping right back in your face...  

 

Okay, let me just get this straight.  Dorinda hooked you up with thousands of dollars in amazing, tailored made for you outfits - I mean hooked you up beyond, and you couldn't even give Dorinda a free $15 dollar ticket for her signifcant other, John?  WTF?   Daaahling, EVERBODY knows this is the height of incredibly bad manners...  Guuuurl.  You didn't know this Lu Anne?  I doubt if your show, no matter how incredible it was (and, I actually would have bought a ticket if I lived localy, sounded super fun!) was sooo overbooked that you could not invite Dorinda's partner John yet invite Tinsley's significant other Scott at the literal last minute yet?  GTFOH. For real.

Haven't posted but maybe twice or 3 times this past calendar year but damn, today I dusted off the keyboard to rant.  LU ANNE??!!?  So fucking disappointed in you, always loved you. but this was a HUUUGEEE miss. Publically apologize to Dorinda who was the greatest friend.  Apologize to John as well.  He will understand.

[UsernameFatigue]

17 hours ago, Cherrio said:

I will add "Shit on the bed, not the pillows"

Tinsley could develop a whole line of pillows based on  RHoNY. She could have ones made for the cast to commemorate their Colombia trip embroidered with "Shit Happens In Cartagena". So many possibilities. 

Edited August 16, 2018 by UsernameFatigue

[hoodooznoodooz]

I don’t think I understand cabaret. You talk to the audience and tell only mildly amusing anecdotes. And change outfits 17 times. And in Lu’s case, sing two horrible songs, which are horrible in two ways: horrible lyrics and horrible melodies. 

[Rap541]

I thought cabaret was more risqué and underground than this. I mean, god knows I am not against campy stuff but this just seems campy silly. Like an episode of The Love Boat.

Gosh, can you imagine these women on an episode of The Love Boat? It would need to be a two parter for sure! Puerto Vallarta would never be the same! 

[ivygirl]

9 hours ago, UsernameFatigue said:

Tinsley could develop a whole line of pillows based on  RHoNY. Should could have ones made for the cast to commemorate their Colombia trip embroidered with "Shit Happens In Cartagena". So many possibilities. 

She could partner with Craig!

Edited August 16, 2018 by ivygirl
She not Sha

[ScoobieDoobs]

1 hour ago, English Teacher said:

Am I the only one who calls BS that Sonja got full asking rental price for that literal ?show of a townhouse?

Passed by her joint Sunday night.  All lights were on & windows were open -- on an uncomfortably humid night.  Guess what?  The For Rent sign was still there.  OK then . . .

So Lu & Tinz are happy & proud to have been arrested in Palm Beach?  OK then.

[ScoobieDoobs]

38 minutes ago, hoodooznoodooz said:

I don’t think I understand cabaret. You talk to the audience and tell only mildly amusing anecdotes. And change outfits 17 times. And in Lu’s case, sing two horrible songs, which are horrible in two ways: horrible lyrics and horrible melodies. 

Yup, and sing horrible songs horribly.  Who would wanna listen to that awful croaky voice?  I kinda liked her drag queen dresses.

Edited August 16, 2018 by ScoobieDoobs

[ScoobieDoobs]

Wow, this was Lu's ep.  Messy drunky loser Dorinda tried to take over.  Nope.  Tinz also tried to get some attention with her pouffy Seinfeld-pirate off-the-shoulder number.  Uh, nope.  Btw, Tinz, I just saw racks & racks & racks of cheaper & cuter knockoffs at TJ Maxx.  Oy, Tinz you are trying way too hard to be a fashion diva.  Sorry, kinda not happening, Tinz.  Same for Carole & that weirdly color-splotched thing she was wearing.  Altho I must say Carole looked pretty good this ep.  Toned down hair color and/or makeup?  Not sure, but she looked noticeably better than she has in previous eps.

And Bethenny this ep?  She reminded me of Madonna now.  At least in this ep anyway -- totally irrelevant.  So was Moaner.

[DelicateDee]

The reunion previews look CRAY CRAY!  But what they showed is probably all the sparks.  I'm not gonna get too excited for it, as these shows always leave us with fake cliffhangers.  But I did enjoy Bethenny's Boo-Ya bitch to Carol. I still want to see all the texts!!! 

Thought the pillows Tinsley gifted Luann were very cute and a nice gesture.  Tinsley can be quite thoughtful.

[film noire]

22 hours ago, Straycat80 said:

At least Sonja was wearing underwear for her flash her ass big moment. 

I'm just glad she wasn't wearing her diaper ("For a busy cabaret star such as myself, there's nothing handier than peeing into my Lady Gstaad diaper!")

Edited August 16, 2018 by film noire

[ScoobieDoobs]

2 hours ago, LilaFowler said:

Actually, Bethenny originally had that seat. The ladies were on opposite couches. Ramona asked them to flipflop because she had a bruise on that side of her face that showed on camera.

So Tinsley and Scott are no longer in the penthouse or even living together. Usually when a couple tries to live together as an experiment and it fails, that's pretty much the end of the road. I'm beginning to wonder if Scott isn't the actual Operator and is only with Tinsley when the show is filming/airing to promote his company. Maybe she's playing along with it, or maybe he's using her as a pawn. Moving in together, showing up to surprise her -- that was really her only story line this season. She either needs to bring something else to the table or lose her apple.

Interesting theory.  So is Scott actually Tinz's George Glass?  Well, Kelly had Max way back, so fake boyfriends happen on this show.  Er, even fake husbands -- or should I say . . . quickie marriages for a storyline?

[sandwoman]

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I thought cabaret was more risqué and underground than this. I mean, god knows I am not against campy stuff but this just seems campy silly. Like an episode of The Love Boat.

Maybe you're thinking of burlesque? Which is much more Sonja's speed than cabaret. I think cabaret acts are generally very campy and old-fashioned. Think Liza Minelli or Elaine Stritch telling weird little stories and then singing 'Send in the Clowns'. I am genuinely impressed at the talent LuAnn was able to pull together! Maybe they said and I missed it but who was financing this show? Laura Benanti is no slouch! 

[SuprSuprElevated]

6 hours ago, chewycandy said:

B’s hair was not great and her makeup looked minimal. What a waste of professional styling. Lol 

That style (think Afghan hound) is horrible on many women, and Bethenny is no exception.  I actually think she has looked rough throughout this season; too thin/gaunt, and her hair game has slipped imo.  I thought the shorter, mid-neck length bob was super flattering on her.  Wish she hadn't grown it back out.

[Kiki777]

I was surprised to see Laura Benanti there- wonder why they didn't show her performance- did they need more airtime for that other perfomer's song about titties?

Wasn't the Rat Pack cabaret?  Campy skits and corny jokes.  Luann's show did seem fun but the format came across as dated.  And still way better than Sonja's 'caburlesque' which is just a bunch of WTF.

i am now tickled at the image of Tinsley working wih Craig to make pillows.  Even flighty Tins would have a problem with his lack of follow-through.

[Alonzo Mosely FBI]

7 hours ago, chewycandy said:

B’s hair was not great and her makeup looked minimal. What a waste of professional styling. Lol 

If that is what Beth's hair looks like with extensions and filler imagine how thin and ugly it is without ! Yikes. 

7 hours ago, breezy424 said:

 

I'm team Doris on this thing about John being invited.  I still don't understand Lu's explanation.

Beth should have at least RSVP Ro's event and I get why Ro was pissed.  

Yes on Dorinda and John. I feel like John, who dry cleans a lot of sequins and gowns, has a lot to do with the Jovanni relationship in the first place and should've been welcomed very openly. Buy a ticket.  Whaaaaa??? 

Beth was a stone cold bitch to Ramona just for sport.  Soulless. Bethenny. Doesn't.  Support.  Other. Women. It would take away from time needed her own dramatic indulgences of her own narc hysteria/psychosis.  

I hope I never hear the word cabaret again on rhonyc.  

Edited August 16, 2018 by Alonzo Mosely FBI

[Former Nun]

4 hours ago, Rap541 said:

I thought cabaret was more risqué and underground than this.

 

5 hours ago, hoodooznoodooz said:

I don’t think I understand cabaret.

Per Wikipedia: Cabaret (English: /kæbəˈreɪ/) is a form of theatrical entertainment featuring music, song, dance, recitation, or drama. It is mainly distinguished by the performance venue, which might be a pub, a restaurant or a nightclub with a stage for performances. 

[Former Nun]

5 hours ago, beesknees said:

LU ANNE??!!?  So fucking disappointed in you, always loved you. but this was a HUUUGEEE miss. Publically apologize to Dorinda who was the greatest friend.  Apologize to John as well.  He will understand.

Never loved her.  Never liked her.  No one should trust her.  I agree with all other sentiments and wonder why we seem in the minority..

[Alonzo Mosely FBI]

11 minutes ago, Former Nun said:

Never loved her.  Never liked her.  No one should trust her.  I agree with all other sentiments and wonder why we seem in the minority..

Wholeheartedly agree.  The underground analysis I have is that Luann is still SO ANGRY about Tom and her arrest that she lights up angry at Dorinda because D is drinking (and drunk at times) and Luann isnt. It's a back and forth of Dorinda drinking and needing rehab and resenting Luanns lectures, and Luanns new sorta sober life with unprocessed anger . It is an unhealthy dance right now. They are BOTH in denial.  

I wouldn't be a bit surprised if Dorinda and Luann were drinking together before they fell apart. 

[Higgins]

9 hours ago, Rosiejuliemom said:

Bethenny can STFU about Ramona's businesses.

 

Regardless of her ventures on the show, the fact remains that Ramona had built a successful business and helped Mario expand his family business while Bethenny couldn't give away cupcakes in a grocery store.

She is a smart money manager. The Wayfair furnishings are perfect for her rental property. 

[Mozelle]

7 hours ago, hoodooznoodooz said:

Beth tells Stacey, her hair stylist, and Todd, her makeup artist, that she’s not into Carole, because Carole’s become a little bit superficial.

Bethenny wouldn’t know irony if it texted her back to back to back. 

She bitches about Carole and IG selfies, all the while making sure to post selfie after selfie or have people take a picture of her in a bikini doing the Barbie toe point or in a bikini while on the hood of a Jeep. Bethenny bitches about Carole being superficial as she has a hair and makeup team getting her ready.

Man, she can shut it.

[CrinkleCutCat]

Dorinda gets all angry with Luanne but hastily retreats before Luanne calls her out on her drinking.... happened at the after party and when they were away.

 

{re my previous post... I can’t  seem to link to a gif and have it open in my post.... only the url shows up. I need someone to add a Monty Python gif of RUN AWAY from MP and the Holy Grail for me! KungFuBunny.... I might be looking at you!}

Edited August 16, 2018 by CrinkleCutCat
Fiddling around because I felt like adding in brackets...

[Mozelle]

I’m catching up on the episode as I get ready for work because I forgot that the show was airing at 8. 

I have to think that the ticket cost for LuAnn’s show was to offset her Broadway friends showing up because I really hope that people aren’t paying upwards of one hundred U.S. dollars to hear LuAnn “sing.”

[Kiki777]

10 minutes ago, Mozelle said:

She bitches about Carole and IG selfies, all the while making sure to post selfie after selfie or have people take a picture of her in a bikini doing the Barbie toe point or in a bikini while on the hood of a Jeep. 

Does she think she's starring in a Whitesnake video or something? (LOL I am a child of the 80s). But yeah she doesn't know how to live without having some sort of camera on her.  Otherwise she'd spend the off-season shut down and in a box stashed in her (brand new for now) fancy closet.

2 minutes ago, Mozelle said:

I have to think that the ticket cost for LuAnn’s show was to offset her Broadway friends showing up because I really hope that people aren’t paying upwards of one hundred U.S. dollars to hear LuAnn “sing.”

$100?!???!? Damn for that kinda money you can get a cheap (but still decent) seat at a Broadway musical.

[dosodog]

In regards to John and Caberet.... 

Luanne maybe should have invited John.

However....

John.  Would have been the only boyfriend at the table.  Should I start referring to him as Simon!  The Sequel!?  

And!

Why did Dorinda wait until the day of the show to inquire about John's lack of invitation?  If John being there was important, then why didn't Dorinda get it clarified by Luann when she was originally invited?

[Mozelle]

53 minutes ago, Kiki777 said:

Does she think she's starring in a Whitesnake video or something? (LOL I am a child of the 80s). But yeah she doesn't know how to live without having some sort of camera on her.  Otherwise she'd spend the off-season shut down and in a box stashed in her (brand new for now) fancy closet.

$100?!???!? Damn for that kinda money you can get a cheap (but still decent) seat at a Broadway musical.

Someone here said that either they or someone they knew saw tickets for sale around that price.

[QQQQ]

11 hours ago, Neurochick said:

Have another drink Dorinda.  

I am really seeing what a mean, nasty, resentful drunk looks like.  Dorinda just lives to fight.

 

[ShawnaLanne]

4 minutes ago, QQQQ said:

 

Perfect!

[bosawks]

I wonder if Lu's text inviting Scott read,

"Come taste the wine
Come hear the band
Come blow that horn
Start celebrating right this way
Your table's waiting"?

[Chit Chat]

8 hours ago, Kiki777 said:

Was also expecting some acknowledgement of Dennis' passing.  

I figure they'll have something before or after the reunion airs.

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Tinsley wins the night for me - her outfit was fabulous and her gift to Luanne was really funny and sweet.

I like Tinsley. Even though I can't relate to being a wealthy socialite, I enjoy seeing her adventures as such.  She seems sweet and not the arrogant  type.  Kadooz to her for being able to make fun of her arrest, and in doing so, helping LuAnn to feel better about hers.   However, I wish she wouldn't have told Dorinda about Scott being invited.  Boo to Carole for encouraging her to tell her.  Never get Dorinda worked up where alcohol is available!  There was no need to make her feel worse about the non-invite.  

Edited August 16, 2018 by ChitChat

[Keywestclubkid]

1 hour ago, dosodog said:

 

Why did Dorinda wait until the day of the show to inquire about John's lack of invitation?  If John being there was important, then why didn't Dorinda get it clarified by Luann when she was originally invited?

I think it was the fact that she invited Tinsly's bf that day after saying it was girls only that kinda pissed her off... I do see her point she used him to get the dresses but fails to invite him? I guess money cant buy you class

[noveltylibrary]

8 hours ago, UsernameFatigue said:

The gift was sweet if a little boring. I was rewriting the second pillow in my mind. So many sentiments could have been a perfect companion pillow to "What Happens in Miami" such as "Ends In Divorce", "Ends With a Mug Shot" "Ends in Jail", "Ends Up On the Internet".....

I was bugged the second pillow didn't start with ... and was without lowercase on the Stays

[noveltylibrary]

7 hours ago, hoodooznoodooz said:

I don’t think I understand cabaret. You talk to the audience and tell only mildly amusing anecdotes. And change outfits 17 times. And in Lu’s case, sing two horrible songs, which are horrible in two ways: horrible lyrics and horrible melodies. 

I am so with you.  I love a cabaret with drag queens.  I've seen a few and had a blast!  But this?   Zzzzzzzzz

6 hours ago, DelicateDee said:

The reunion previews look CRAY CRAY!  But what they showed is probably all the sparks.  I'm not gonna get too excited for it, as these shows always leave us with fake cliffhangers.  But I did enjoy Bethenny's Boo-Ya bitch to Carol. I still want to see all the texts!!! 

Thought the pillows Tinsley gifted Luann were very cute and a nice gesture.  Tinsley can be quite thoughtful.

Andy had said everyone comes for B which I thought would be entertaining until Dennis died:\

[noveltylibrary]

3 hours ago, SuprSuprElevated said:

That style (think Afghan hound) is horrible on many women, and Bethenny is no exception.  I actually think she has looked rough throughout this season; too thin/gaunt, and her hair game has slipped imo.  I thought the shorter, mid-neck length bob was super flattering on her.  Wish she hadn't grown it back out.

I really loved that straight look on her, I don't think she can rock shorter hair like Ramona,  her features are too harsh.  I thought it was funny she was in large curlers to get that look though.

[psychoticstate]

10 hours ago, snarts said:

Luann's done quite a few shows and I don't think Sonja's been invited back. That was shady as hell, especially since she'd specifically been asked to keep her clothes on. 

Luann's sister dancing in her seat gave me life! It really did look like a fun show and the majority of the cast seemed genuinely happy for Luann. They're some catty bitches so if they liked it, it must be good. 

I also loved seeing Lu's sister dancing and having a good time.  The show must have been good if Carole, the judgiest McJudgerson ever, gives it props.  I also noticed that even Dorinda, who was drunkenly screeching for Jovanni, didn't bash the show

10 hours ago, KungFuBunny said:

 

Bethenny's THs are always hilarious but she was exemplary this season.  She could recap the episodes in entirety and I would be there.  This gif is probably the best out of many.  Cheers!

 

1 hour ago, dosodog said:

In regards to John and Caberet.... 

Luanne maybe should have invited John.

However....

John.  Would have been the only boyfriend at the table.  Should I start referring to him as Simon!  The Sequel!?  

And!

Why did Dorinda wait until the day of the show to inquire about John's lack of invitation?  If John being there was important, then why didn't Dorinda get it clarified by Luann when she was originally invited?

I'm also curious as to why Dorinda waited until she was en route to the show to suddenly get bent about John not scoring an invite.  Because she was drunk?  Or high?  I assume that Lu either sent the ladies tickets or arranged to have them waiting at the door.  Why didn't Dorinda inquire as to a ticket for John before this?  I mean, I would never just assume anything.  When I heard about the show, I would have asked if John could come as well.  Simple as that.  Lu may not have thought of it (because John doesn't accompany Dorinda to all the RH events, it seems) or she could have been passive aggressive about it, in that she thought about John but didn't bring it up since Dorinda didn't.  In any event, it doesn't seem like it that big of a deal . . . unless you're drunken, slurring Dorinda.  JOVANNI!  

So I caught the rewatch and I'm disappointed in the Dorinda-Lu showdown which was really nothing.  If Dorinda wasn't going to bring up John before the show, she really should have shut it on the night of the show, let Lu enjoy her success and then spoken to her in the following days.

Of course Carole should NOT have encouraged Tinsley to tell Dorinda about Scott getting an invite.  What was the point in that?  Scott wasn't attending so who cares?  But of course Carole LOVES it when people are fighting and she still has resentment toward Lu so this is a perfect opportunity to stoke the Lu-Dorinda fire.

I didn't hate Carole's show attire but since she sets the bar so low and many of her outfits appear to be based off the clothing my Barbie wore back in the 70s, it's not saying much.  I mean, when your single and looking to mingle pirate get up is one of your better choices, that really says it all.  

I thought Bethenny and Ramona looked great.  Ramona's shorter hair really suits her.  I'm disappointed from the reunion preview that she appears to be growing it back out.

I'm still traumatized by Dorinda's reunion hair.  She looks like a drunk fembot. 

[Bossa Nova]

10 hours ago, English Teacher said:

I haven’t read through all the posts yet, but that red dress Sonja is wearing....isn’t that the same one she wore (and trained to come off) in the party she threw at her house after Scary Island?  She used the same line then too (trained to come off).   ...am I right?

Yep. You are exactly right. Good call !

 

Bravo just re-aired the Season 3, Scary Island episodes last week. And yes, the party Sonja threw at her house where they all get together and review, and update Lu on what happened with Kelly in vacation. Opera singer is there, Alex etc. Sonja wears the same wrap around red silk dress, then on camera in her living room, while others are talking, Sonja scene steals by pointing out that her dress is beginning to fall off (sash at waist not tied). Same schtick.

Edited August 16, 2018 by Bossa Nova

[Lizzing]

2 hours ago, Kiki777 said:

i am now tickled at the image of Tinsley working wih Craig to make pillows.  Even flighty Tins would have a problem with his lack of follow-through.

Tinsley, suprisingly, could school Craig on how to actually finish a pillow, complete with a ruffle and an actual pillow form in it.  When Tinsley is more accomplished at pillow construction, Craig needs to really examine his life choices. LOL!

Ramona needs to keep her hair in that bob; the shorter hair looks so much healthier and more youthful.  Dorinda's hair in the reunion preview, OTOH, looks like she her hands on Rinna's reunion wig and bleached it.  And that previewed fight with Bethenny standing up and shouting at Carole...the look of absolute glee on Andy's face is just disgusting if he really wants us to believe he's actual friends with either of the two women.  

It continues to be so, so strange to see Bethenny taking up for Luann.  Like, "DId I wake up in a parallel universe?" weird.  I get why she's doing it--the classic "the enemy of my enemy is my friend"--but it is still discombobulating to witness.

[bichonblitz]

8 hours ago, beesknees said:

Incredibly disgusted and disappointed in the Countess.  Usually I am team Lu Anne but NOT INVITING Dorinda's significant other, John, was height of de classe, Countess.  Etiquette that you expouse to others on a regular basis (whether or not they asked for it or not) should be slapping right back in your face...  

 

Okay, let me just get this straight.  Dorinda hooked you up with thousands of dollars in amazing, tailored made for you outfits - I mean hooked you up beyond, and you couldn't even give Dorinda a free $15 dollar ticket for her signifcant other, John?  WTF?   Daaahling, EVERBODY knows this is the height of incredibly bad manners...  Guuuurl.  You didn't know this Lu Anne?  I doubt if your show, no matter how incredible it was (and, I actually would have bought a ticket if I lived localy, sounded super fun!) was sooo overbooked that you could not invite Dorinda's partner John yet invite Tinsley's significant other Scott at the literal last minute yet?  GTFOH. For real.

Haven't posted but maybe twice or 3 times this past calendar year but damn, today I dusted off the keyboard to rant.  LU ANNE??!!?  So fucking disappointed in you, always loved you. but this was a HUUUGEEE miss. Publically apologize to Dorinda who was the greatest friend.  Apologize to John as well.  He will understand.

I agree 100%. Lu really showed a nasty side of her personality, one that she works hard to hide in front of the camera. She should have most definitely thanked Dorinda for the dress hook up. Dorinda went out of her way to take her to the shop and sit there while Lu tired on all the dresses, then she gets to wear them for free?  How inconsiderate of Lu and Bethenny is so quick to cut down Dorinda it really doesn't matter who is wrong or right she's going to jump on the Dorinda is over reacting train. 

Also, Dorinda organized that nice girls trip to Connecticut to celebrate Lu's "sobriety". She also supported Lu in that stupid relationship with Tom when nobody else did, and was a bridesmaid at Lu's waste of time wedding! Listen, we all know Dorinda has a problem with alcohol but I totally understand why she is upset with Lu because Lu has done NOTHING to show her appreciation for their friendship.

[KungFuBunny]

11 hours ago, bagger said:

Wasn’t Mario’s business actually his family business? They did something like religious jewelry and trophies or some such

Ramona's business was buying overages and leftover stock from showrooms cheap - and then selling them to smaller retail stores at a profit.

Mario had several businesses - I think one made trophies, plaques? The religious jewelry line was called TruFaith, but they also had a jewelry line that wasn't religious in theme. Ramona's skin care was called TruRenewal.

[SunnyBeBe]

6 minutes ago, bichonblitz said:

I agree 100%. Lu really showed a nasty side of her personality, one that she works hard to hide in front of the camera. She should have most definitely thanked Dorinda for the dress hook up. Dorinda went out of her way to take her to the shop and sit there while Lu tired on all the dresses, then she gets to wear them for free?  How inconsiderate of Lu and Bethenny is so quick to cut down Dorinda it really doesn't matter who is wrong or right she's going to jump on the Dorinda is over reacting train. 

Also, Dorinda organized that nice girls trip to Connecticut to celebrate Lu's "sobriety". She also supported Lu in that stupid relationship with Tom when nobody else did, and was a bridesmaid at Lu's waste of time wedding! Listen, we all know Dorinda has a problem with alcohol but I totally understand why she is upset with Lu because Lu has done NOTHING to show her appreciation for their friendship.

Yeah, plus, if not the drama over the lack of John's invitation, what would we have seen? Just fun, laughter, getting along.....oops, wrong show.  It just seemed too strained to me. 

[b2H]

3 hours ago, Kiki777 said:

I was surprised to see Laura Benanti there- wonder why they didn't show her performance- did they need more airtime for that other perfomer's song about titties?

Maybe they couldn't get a release?  Language too risque?  Could be a number of reasons.