Let’s see what Vikki Zeigler can do in half an hour to end divorce disputes over their stuff. She’s in New Jersey to help Jacques Theraube and Mira Tzur with the last three items of stuff they are fighting over: a Parisian apartment, Mira’s wedding ring and a wooden Budda head. He’s rich and she is a former model. You know, the usual. Jacques seems surprised that his trophy wife is a narcissist. Now suddenly he has forgotten how to write the check.
Vikki goes to meet with Jacques and Mira first to figure out the emotions behind the divorce. Basically, Jacques was paying and Mira didn’t put out. Jacques says he went to Paris and picked out the apartment and Mira just showed up at closing. Mira wants half the equity in the condo (sale price of home was $400k), there is an engagement ring worth $100k, I was confused how that was even an issue, but Vikki points out that the ring was purchased after they were married and is therefore subject to distribution. Take note ladies, don’t walk down the aisle until you receive the ring, otherwise it is half his! The third object is a Budda head statue that Jacques picked out in Thailand. He made a special stand or something for Budda. Value is $10K-$15K according to them. They both want the statue for sentimental reasons, supposedly. I’m not sure either of these two are capable of sentiment.
Vikki calls in some appraisers. First of up is the D flawless canary yellow diamond engagement set with a GIA certificate. Next up is Budda, who is not really a statue but a piece of a wood beam from a Buddist temple they found on their honeymoon in Thailand. The appraiser thinks that the carving appears to be newer. I suppose the apartment in Paris will be easy, the wife just wants money. She will get half the equity not half the value, at least that is my guess. I predict he gets the Budda and the apartment and she gets the ring.
The appraisers value the ring at $60k (resale value) and the Budda at $800.
Vicki gives Jacques the apartment and he must give her half the equity. Mira gets the ring and she must give Jacques 20% of the resale value ($12K). And now for Budda. Vikki says that Jacques gets the Budda and gives Mira a first class one week trip to Thailand so she can go buy her own Budda. Vikki just said, “At the end of the day.” And Mira says “At the end of the day.” Can we get a ban on that phrase on Bravo please?
I like this show, I wish it was an hour.
They were certainly the most friendly divorcing couple I’ve ever encountered. Even the body language was flirty, she was leaning in towards him most of the time. Without sound I would have thought they were new lovers.
really? I did not get that vibe at all…
On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 12:26 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I liked it too.
I liked it too, not sure I could keep interest for an hour.
I thought it was an hour! I was so disappointed that it was only half an hour. Definitely one of the better show Bravo has put out lately. And I like Vikki, its early but so far she seems down to earth and has a sense of humor.
I like this show as well. My favorite part was the fire I saw fly from Vikki’s eyes when Jacques made the dumb as dirt remark about Vikki not being impartial as a mediator. She was explaining that she knew what they were going through with the divorce since she had been through one herself. Idiot boy felt the need to point out that she was female and he was male. Well duh he can at least determine the difference between a male and a female. You could just tell she wanted to call him all kinds of names her mother told her not to say and she was too professional to use. Instead she made him look like a complete jackass by telling him her ex was the one going after her for support so basically she was in his position not Mira’s. Loved seeing her shut him down in just a few sentences. I think this will definitely be one of the new shows I will be watching and probably enjoying.
I also enjoyed this show and wished it was longer. Mira was a gold digger and didn’t try to hide it.
I sort of liked the honesty.
That was why I had no sympathy for Jacques. He was one of those arrogant, “I’m tough enough to make money so I can buy a fashionably approved human family members like a commodity.” types.
And then he’s too clueless to realize that his lack of understanding and resentment of women are what make them only look at him as a commodity in return—if they look at him at all.
Well that’s what he went for…the kind of woman who looks like a high ticket item. And that’s what he GOT.
She was no more interested in Jacques soul and heart than he was in hers. When “for better or for worse” translates to “As long as you can hold your weight down and your looks make me feel I got the shiniest car on the lot” for him, and “As long as you can buy me enough stuff to keep me amused and pretty.” for her, it’s only a matter of time.
Glad he got that buddha though. It seemed he cared more for it.
I may watch some more of this show too but it might get sad when or IF there are ever people on here who have actually invested something more than ego in their marriages.
lol at the drama. This is the basis for most California marriages. Hot chick, rich man. I sort of agree with her, he bought her and now it is time to pay. Write the check and buy a new one. Not a real marriage.
On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 5:14 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Thanks for the recap. I may try to watch this show….especially if diamonds are involved (former diamond seller/buyer here).
I am a daily reader of your column and very much appreciate your intelligence and sense of humor.Thank you,you brighten my days!
I just finished watching this. I think I dig it.
That soon to be ex-wife was an unreasonable nightmarish gold digging bitch. Gimme gimme gimme take take take bye bye bye.
Hi,a Tamara!
Is this show similar to what Phaedra was going to do awhile back?
TT, what’s with the California marriage wise crack, they were from New Jersey.
California marriages are based on foods, gluten free or vegetarian or organic or carbon foot print number, the list goes on.
Did I miss the recap for The War Of Weisses? I wonder what folks thought. I was surprised there was not greater discussion between the couple about if they had tried and/or still needed individual and martial counseling given his PTSD.
It’s on the list for today, but with Big Brother cast release, things are a bit behind.