Wow, gotta admit that made for great TV, any wonder RHONY remains my favorite 'Housewives' show. The 'Blondes vs. The Brunettes' saga stayed intriguing all season long, but who knew how bitter things would get between the two teams, so much so that I can't see them making up or anyone swtiching sides anytiem soon. That said, I thought Andy Cohen did a tremendous job under what had to be very trying circumstances--he asked all the right questions and called out the 'Housewives' who were clearly being hypocritical. Now granted, I'm definitely with Team Blonde, so call me biased, but here's what I thought of what went down last night anyway:
1) Alex was clearly ready to do battle, getting in on every turn and interrupting Team Brunette members every chance she could get. But I liked how the brunettes tried to play "Ramonja" against Alex, because they're not that close to Alex and Alex desperately wants to be down with the rich, blonde girls (Jill was at her best here, making snide little comments referring to Alex and Sonja not really being that close, but she took it to another level getting nasty and calling Alex an "effing bitch" twice). And while Kelly, LuAnn and Cindy did their best to throw some shots at Alex too (and get her to speak only when spoken to) Alex did get in some great zingers, including the line of the night telling Cindy how she "needs to get laid". However, the problem with Alex still remains her inability to stay calm while making a zinger (practice by watching some tapes of Bethenny when she throws darts) and clearly as long as Simon stays by her side, people will always have a valid reason to not like her (can we please get Alex some friends?).
2) I don't care what "Cosmo" says, Crazy Kelly remains a nutcase. I loved when Andy smacked her down when she was supposedly trying to play "peacemaker" while Cindy and Sonja went at it. And that B.S. story about being "abused"? I'm not buying it, esp. considering that the woman has been arrested before for beating up a guy. Nor am I buying that Kelly isn't phased at all by Bethenny's success. That said, I could go either way on Kelly coming back next season--no one could say she's not entertaining.
3) Ramona, to me, was hands down the winner tonight. She took on the Brunettes with gutso, zeal and plenty of barbs that tore into the hearts of each of them--and she managed to stay calm throughout. Did she go too far talking about LuAnn's kids? Of course. But LuAnn went there first about Ramona's marriage while they were all in Morocco and we all know by now that when it comes to talking about Ramona's family she doesn't play. Ramona also got in some great shots at Cindy and Jill and for the most part put Kelly on ignore where she belongs.
4) Cindy is a bitch. I don't like her at all. She just refused to acknowledge that what she did at Sonja's house, taking that meeting in the kitchen, was flat-out wrong. I don't even have a problem with Cindy picking up her phone or having the stupid meeting, it's just simple etiquette to excuse yourself and ask if you can use another room. Then too, the woman clearly has anger issues--the way she shouts people down and talks down to them is just revolting. And as I've said from the beginning there's this air to her that makes you feel she really thinks she's better than "those people" (i.e. the Housewives)--please Bravo, just be done with her.
5) I just feel bad for Sonja and was surprised when she broke down about how much her marriage meant to her (tho I can't help but think that what she really misses is the lifestyle). Loved how she took down Kelly for talking about her house like that.
6) LuAnn did well for the most part, but she is in clear denial about how rude and unclassy she can be towards people. I liked how she even called out Cindy for taking the conference call in the kitchen at Sonja's. LuAnn may deny it too, but she also "found her voice" this year, esp, when it comes to reunion shows.
7) Compared to last season's reunion Jill had an easy time of it. Her current feud with Ramona doesn't look like it will end anytime soon, but somehow they always find a way to be friends again. That said I can't wait for Part 2.
It's time for Bravo to divide the show into two:
ReplyDelete1 "The Real Housewives of New York" with Alex, Sonja, and Ramona, with a new lady who seems to like each other and have a good time playing and shopping in New York.
2. "The Real Trolls of New York." set under the Brooklyn Bridge, with Kelly looking for whatever's left of her sanity, Cindy being her usual rude bitch self, Jill deciding which face to wear, and the bossy Countless doing her usual "I'm so classy I stink" act while every once in a while warbling a song a half tone flat while looking for the lost chord, before she eats any billy goats wandering past the bridge.
Ugh, those blonde women are so fake and two-faced. I could never, ever have a relationship with Ramona (what a lunatic and alcoholic), Alex (so fake and pretentious, and STILL trying to climb a social ladder), or Sonja (please, she's worse than the other two put together). I was glad to see LuAnn and Jill call out Ramona and take her to her words, because she clearly couldn't find anything to say. I think the blondes just believe whatever they want, because nothing they say ever makes sense or holds up.
ReplyDeleteI was stubborn to come around on Cindy, but I finally have. I think she's the most normal one of all the women. This was somewhat boring up until now (who wants to watch normal?), but now she's had enough nonsense and I'm glad that she can stand up for herself. All season, she's been holding back. Thank god she's come out of her shell, because I just might have a new favorite housewife in the making.
Favorite Line: "That wasn't a good line Alex." CLASSIC! Say what you want about Kelly, and I don't know if I would say she's a favorite housewife, but she is HILARIOUS. She's the only housewife who just wants to have a good time. I respect the brunettes b/c they're not afraid to tell people what they think (though they still exhibit self-control, unlike Ramona), but Kelly knows how to do all this AND crack me up!
Jill Zarin and Cindy - OMG, talk about nasty. I can see why Jill has big beefs with people - she has an anger mgmt issue. Soeaking of anger mgmt - What is Cindy's problem? She should not be a part of the show. She is tiring.
ReplyDeleteWhile it makes for great tv, Jill Zarin did not deserve that remark from Ramona about having been in AA. And how could she try to make it sound like something bad if there is any truth to it? Jill should be applauded for being responsible...while they all had their "beast"moments, Jill handled this like the lady she is....Jill Zarin
ReplyDeleteThese New York idiots are so stupid...really the brunetts.are nothing but nosey busy body's in everyone elses business and so judgemental when they need to look in the mirror...they can dish but can't take it...Kelly hasn't done anything but use her ex-husbands last name to get ahead and needs to stop co-signing on everything Jill and Luanne say and go get some couch time really!Nutty bitch...Jill is just a bitch and Luanne just has no class!Both her songs suck!Cindy u need to go take care of your own kinds instead of having two other people raise your kids...go wax Jill,Luanne,and Kelly!Hope u don't come back another season..better yet get some new ones for New York...please Bravo!
ReplyDeletei agree about alex and lulu both finding their voices -- as much as i find their old money waspy stiff upper-lip pretentiousness annoying, they really got down and dirty and (i felt) more real this reunion. they're all guilty of being rude weird idiots, so i'd never dare to take a side. ramona's AA talk was out of control, but i think she's mostly just too ignorant to know how crappy that really is to out someone. kelly was still the worst for me. i feel bad because she's clearly arrested developmentally for whatever reasons (brain damage, mental illness, poor upbringing, who knows), but the way she's learned to behave makes my blood boil. twirling her hair and being cutesy yet viciously rude. and cindy practically leaping off the couch. i'd never image-snark anyone because i was raised to understand that how you look is an ABSOLUTE NON-ISSUE, but cindy and kelly push my buttons so hard it's soooo tempting to say shitty things about their appearances. especially because they do about others (alex). that's the one thing i've always admired in alex, though, she VERY rarely (if ever! i can't remember any instances at the moment) snarks on anyone's appearance. i could almost forgive her for defending simon's use of the word c*nt in light of it. but no. shame on you, alex. shame all around.
ReplyDeleteThe Pretentious Three:
ReplyDeleteKelly the Retard (Pretentious with no brains)
Luann the Transsexual (Pretentious with no class)
Jill the Facelift (Pretentious with many faces)