S11.E14: Caught Between an Ex and a Hard Place

[SweetieDarling]

Dabney is younger than Tinsley? I thought she looked about 5yrs older. 

[Keywestclubkid]

21 hours ago, Pickles said:

Is Tinsley's sister married?

I think so to a guy named dale. Hey her mother is very domineering lol  

Edited June 6, 2019 by Keywestclubkid

[FlyingEgret]

So in the background during Tinsley's conversation with her sister there was a really tall, bright red sculpture of some sort.  Does anyone know what it was?  I (of course) immediately thought it was Lu in her jumpsuit and was trying to figure out WTF she was doing...

[Pickles]

1 minute ago, Keywestclubkid said:

I think so to a guy named dale 

Dale is the name of their mother. 

[whydoievencare]

OMG Tinsley - stop with the wailing and the moaning about Scott.  It wasn't a match made in heaven FFS.  Move on.  She is really such a stunted person with no self awareness.  A perpetual teenager with all the drama and the tears and the angst.  Grow the fuck up.

[Kdawg82]

I just teared up at the Tinsley/Dabney love. What a great relationship.  They must've been raised decent. Before this show I didn't really know who Tinsley was but there was a time I lived without a tv/ internet or magazines in my 20s so maybe she was "it" then. I like her though and she is too normal for this show. 

When Beth is the more normal O.G. out of all of them, I need to check myself. 

LuAnn , get thee to a shrink DAILY. Talk about delusional! And how many STDs must she have by now? All these guys she's surrounding herself with look grimy as hell. And young for her. And "I'm going to start slow tonight. ..?" How well do they know her that they don't know she is sober (for filming) & don't recall the arrest. And what's wrong with saying flat out "I don't drink?"  She afraid they won't f her if she says that "buzzkill" statement? 

Enjoying Mario and Ramona getting along. 

[twilightzone]

1 hour ago, Neurochick said:

I don't get the Luann hate.  To me she's no different than any of these other women.  All of them are narcissistic.  All of them are ME ME ME.  So they need to STFU about Luann.  

I love how everybody's like "Luann's awful, she's narcissistic.  BUT SO ARE ALL OF THEM.

Well, we now know that Luann was handcuffed in court for violating her probation; too busy playing the cabaret star over her sobriety.

And it doesn't get any worse when her own children sued her for cheating them of their inheritance.

Also, remember how insufferable she was for 2 years with cheater Tom; throwing it in the others faces that they were all jealous of her, that Tom is such a great catch and how he chose her.   Too arrogant to listen to the warnings.

Edited June 6, 2019 by twilightzone

[nexxie]

Tinsley seems to have stopped aging emotionally in middle school.

[TexasGal]

Sonja: I’m not jealous.  But Harry loves me!

I love ole sexy J ratting out Ramona’s dates to Mario.

[poeticlicensed]

Watching these women try to flirt is super awkward 

[pieinmyeye]

21 minutes ago, Neurochick said:

Is sexy putting your hand up your ass, Ramona?

Not only sexy, but extremely klassy.

[sashayshante]

Christ. Every moment of every scene, Bethenny is talking in sound bytes. She's constantly angling for screen time.

[nexxie]

Yikes - that preview! Bethenny loses her shit because Lu is out-narcissisting her, and then suddenly becomes the poor pitiful victim in order to regain the crown.

(Well, narcissisting should be a word.)

[chewycandy]

I like Rum Guy’s glasses.

I too thought Dabney was older. She looks just like Dale. 

Luann gave that guy Tony a peep show before she sat down!

Don’t know why but Sonja leaning over and yelling, “Barbara Bush, may she Rest In Peace!” gave me the biggest laugh of the night. 

[Callaphera]

Tinsley, about her younger sister: "She's wiser than me."

I don't think that's hard, Tins, but thanks for playing. 

[eleanorofaquitaine]

These women have me siding with Lu, which I didn't think was possible. No doubt that Luanne is self-centered but both Sonja and Dorinda have their own issues with abuse and Bethenny should decide whether or not she likes Lu or hates her. Because her vacillating between the two poles is annoying to watch. 

Ramona actually ended up winning the episode, even if she didn't end up with any art. She was the least obnoxious. (Tinsley wasn't obnoxious, exactly, but I do hope she gains some self-confidence). 

[ghoulina]

How sad is it that I was less concerned with Sonja having a concussion and more concerned that she'd start hitting on the paramedics? 

Sonja was clearly fine, but I like how Lu's reasons for not checking on her kept changing. "I was too mad at her." "I was in bed; I didn't know." "Did anyone check on ME?"

And then she's down there demanding coffee first thing in the morning. Can't make your own coffee, Countess?

The return of Mario was a real letdown. I did enjoy Ramona claiming they have always had great chemistry; cut to 3 of the most awkward, unsexy moments in the history of TV.

I noticed Lu told her male friend that she was going to START with Coke...and that she "still knows how to have a good time."

I thought Tinsley and her sister were sweet together; and her polka dot dress was super cute. 

LOVED the ladies giving Ramona a nasty case of FOMO. 

Edited June 6, 2019 by ghoulina

[bosawks]

31 minutes ago, Neurochick said:

Because she's SO much worse than Drunklinda and Sonja with a sexy J...or maybe she's taking J.

Nope, that’s a below sea level playing field right there.

[Chickabiddy]

29 minutes ago, Pickles said:

This party is awkward. Dorinda's outfit looks like foil. 

Yes...a foil smock that you wear at the salon. I had something similar on earlier today when I got  my hair colored. 🙄

[sashayshante]

1 minute ago, twilightzone said:

And remember how insufferable she was for 2 years with cheater Tom; throwing it in the others faces that they were all jealous of her, that Tom is such a great catch and how he chose her.   Too arrogant to listen to the warnings. 

I agree with Lu. The other women are miserable. Ramona is terrified of dying alone. Sonja is suffering a mental breakdown, Dorinda is constantly angry and hasn't dealt with her grief. Bethenny's personal life is 24/7 turmoil and essentially has to pay people to spend time with her, including her boyfriend. None of them can stand being alone and need men to prop them up. Lu is arrogant and elitist and smug, but she has something of her own that makes her feel good about herself and the other women have nothing. Lu refuses to let hem pull her down with them.

[Bronzedog]

1 hour ago, chewycandy said:

Don’t know why but Sonja leaning over and yelling, “Barbara Bush May She Rest In Peace!” gave me the biggest laugh of the night. 

This should have been the name of this episode.

Edited June 6, 2019 by Bronzedog

[Quita]

All I know is Kevin the rum guy can do a lot better than Ramona.

Bethenny referring to Luann as Joan Crawford with her howls for "COOFFEE!" was spot on!

[Pickles]

Kevin the rum guy seems too nice and normal for Ramona. 

[Chickabiddy]

So Ramona maybe a mediocre flirt, but she did have two men hanging around her at the “party.” I don’t see the exes of any of these heifers come calling to pass any kind of time with them. 

While Dorinda was critiquing Ramona’s lack of game, she came off as just wee bit jealous. John might be a nice guy, but he’s hardly a catch. And Dorinda knows this. It why she won’t let him move in, and why she is an angry, mean drunk.

[tribeca]

She I think all of them are right. Lu is narcissistic.  The other women are jealous.  Mario doesn’t want to cross pollinate.  Romana flirting  isn’t great but she tries LOL 

sonja is really upset about Harry.  I thought she was allergic to him?   

Edited June 6, 2019 by tribeca

[nexxie]

Wonder where Dale got the names Tinsley and Dabney.

[Quita]

2 minutes ago, tribeca said:

sonja is really upset about Harry.  I thought she was allergic to him?   

Not him, per se, just his sperm, possibly - LOL!

[chewycandy]

Just now, nexxie said:

Wonder where Dale got the names Tinsley and Dabney.

Maybe from the family tree...a lot of girls in the South are given surnames as first names. 

[twilightzone]

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Edited June 6, 2019 by twilightzone

[farmgal4]

1 hour ago, Straycat80 said:

Notice B. And Tins in bed with full makeup and jewelry. I’m impressed Sonja is not majorly hungover. 

I would be hungover for 3 days, if I’d been as drunk as Sonja.

[nexxie]

4 minutes ago, chewycandy said:

Maybe from the family tree...a lot of girls in the South are given surnames as first names. 

I like that tradition, but never heard these names - they’re good ones.

[Thumper]

I loved the support Dabney gave to Tinsley.  

[tribeca]

The only one who really cared about sonja was Beth.  Luanne went to bed.  Ramona Tinsley went out on the town. Barb and Dorinda were Mia  

[Starlight925]

The cynic in me says the rum guy is with Ramona for exposure to his rum business.  Betcha we'll see product placement in 3..2...1 episodes.

[hoodooznoodooz]

Ramona was sweet, giving Tinsley eggs/basket advice at the bar.

[SweetieDarling]

11 minutes ago, Quita said:

Not him, per se, just his sperm, possibly - LOL!

She's not sure. I'm guessing that's code for "more testing needs to be done"

[pieinmyeye]

I guess Lu performed in Atlanta last week. I haven’t heard otherwise. Did anyone here see her or happen to know someone who did?

[bravofan27]

Thoughts on this episode...

I was very happy for this episode. I also started the episode understanding all the "staff" were paid "production assistants" which was helpful, because it made me not feel bad for them (they can start their IMG profile!) and the more outlandish behavior they encountered, the more likely they would be on TV, which would be a win for them.

Bethanny was good to admit she was wrong yelling at Sonja. It was funny in her interview she made it seem like she insisted the paramedics come (Barbara was the one that insisted on calling the paramedics). 

Because the paramedics were blurred, I believe they were real paramedics. Everyone else (including servers, boutique staff, people at hotels) must be Bravo employees. 

Why is it so hard for Tinsley to meet someone? I don't get it. She only met Scott because Carole hooked her up, and he was a Carole groupie. Maybe she needs to meet more women with groupies that they want off their plates? (Scott had reached out to Carole begging to be friends as he is obsessed and has huge Kennedy collection).

People were really shitty to Luanne. Maybe she's wrong on why, but they still were super heavy on the criticisms. I don't think Luanne is wrong that the ladies don't want to see her do well. However, Luanne is setting herself up if she thinks this group of drunkies are going to help her stay sober. However, I do think she might have been disappointed that her once champion Barbara is no longer around. It's kind of wierd how Barabara started as a super vocal, ready to fight Luanne advocate, and now doesn't care at all. 

[Pickles]

It seems like the worst idea ever for a person with a drinking problem to be a cabaret singer performing in clubs with alcohol. 

[Travellin]

1 hour ago, FlyingEgret said:

I hated all their bathing suits - was it just me?

Haha I absolutely loved Bethany’s but the rest - meh 

[njbchlover]

23 minutes ago, tribeca said:

The only one who really cared about sonja was Beth.  Luanne went to bed.  Ramona Tinsley went out on the town. Barb and Dorinda were Mia  

I got the feeling that Bethenny was just repeating what she may have done at times with her mother.  

I'm not always a huge fan of Bethenny's, but in that moment, I really liked and respected her and the way she handled Sonja.  She knew just what to do, and did not seem frazzled or pissed off at all.  

[SweetieDarling]

I may be wrong. Bethenny may actually be a caring and compassionate person. On the Teen Mom threads (don't judge me) there is a phrase, Captain Save a Ho, for guys that like to swoop in and be the hero. Bethenny is like that. She's on a mission to introduce Tinsley to a guy, she was there (organized?) Lu's intervention, she's coddling Sonja and checking her for signs of concussion (after screaming that she was going to knock her out if she didn't go to sleep NOW!), her hurricane relief efforts...

[KungFuBunny]

1 hour ago, Pickles said:

Is Tinsley's sister married?

Dabney isn't married yet but she's in a serious relationship with a guy named Paul.

Dale approves, she was cross stitching a stocking stuffer for him

[hoodooznoodooz]

1 hour ago, TexasGal said:

Barbara walks like Ramona - like a chicken with her breasts sticking out.  It’s so unnatural looking. 

You’re right! I wonder if that’s why Barbara rubs Ramona the wrong way. You know how sometimes you notice something about another person that reminds you of something you subconsciously dislike about yourself?

[Ms Blue Jay]

My only comment so far:

Dorinda is soooooo beautiful and sexy with no makeup and nO EXTENSIONS.

The extension ponytail on her makes me sick, but god, I think she is so naturally beautiful.  

[Kdawg82]

Do some of you really think the women are jealous of LuAnn? I mean.... ???

Cabaret is kind of random. & These women are all kind of successful in their own rite except Sonja, really. Dorinda isn't successful in business but she's well off with assets. 

[Ms Blue Jay]

1 hour ago, chewycandy said:

Don’t know why but Sonja leaning over and yelling, “Barbara Bush, may she Rest In Peace!” gave me the biggest laugh of the night. 

I missed that, but just your description made me laugh out loud.

[breezy424]

Holy crap.  What was that melon shaped thing under Ro's skin under her collarbone when she was talking to Lu out at the pool?  I don't know whose is worse.  Ro's or Beth's bolt ons.

Was is Doris who said Ro looks like a barge coming across the pool?

That party looked lame. 

The only one who could be possibly jealous of Lu's cabaret show is So.  Lu's semi stardom has really gone to her head.

[Emmeline]

13 minutes ago, hoodooznoodooz said:

You’re right! I wonder if that’s why Barbara rubs Ramona the wrong way. You know how sometimes you notice something about another person that reminds you of something you subconsciously dislike about yourself?

I actually think that Ramona and Barbara have very similar body types.  Ramona is smaller overall but they are both a little thick in the middle.  Ramona’s stomach was sticking out in the white dress at the party.  It’s not really weight it’s just their build.  

Edited June 6, 2019 by Emmeline

[Ms Blue Jay]

14 minutes ago, SweetieDarling said:

I may be wrong. Bethenny may actually be a caring and compassionate person. On the Teen Mom threads (don't judge me) there is a phrase, Captain Save a Ho, for guys that like to swoop in and be the hero. Bethenny is like that. She's on a mission to introduce Tinsley to a guy, she was there (organized?) Lu's intervention, she's coddling Sonja and checking her for signs of concussion (after screaming that she was going to knock her out if she didn't go to sleep NOW!), her hurricane relief efforts...

Mychael Knight, an extremely sweet, dearly departed designer, taught me this phrase on Season 3 Project Runway.  He has left us way way way way way way too soon. May he rest.