I’ve been working on a Below Deck post for a few days. I’m not sure it will ever get published. There are a lot of things to consider regarding that post. Let’s just say the bloom is off the rose for Below Deck. For that reason I am begrudgingly recapping this. I’m zipping past the abysmal behavior of the crew on the last episode. I just can’t watch that anymore.
They have a one night charter with 6 locals which should be easy. Kat is still being a cunt to Amy. Jennice’s boyfriend seems ready to dump her. Jennice says she is not sure she wants to continue it. The boat gets a new deckhand, Logan. Kate knows him. Ugh. Somehow Logan is rooming with Kat.
Oh Sidenote: Since the show, the boat has changed its name from Ohana to Rhino, presumably to distance it from the show. Can’t say as I blame them. Oh and the boat apparently started driving itself away from the dock while it was still tied up. I actually heard about this accident when it happened.
The guests are Irish rugby players. They seem really laid back and just want to eat and drink. Kate is of course talking about how clueless and insignificant the guests are. Logan is a bit of a show off and way too snarky with Jennice on the first day.
The guests are bringing back a ton of drunk people from the bar. The party is up to 18 people now. Kat, Kate, Ben and Logan go to bed leaving Amy as the lone stew. The guests want to jump off the side of the boat. Amy says the current is too bad for them to do that. I think what she really means is they are too drunk to do that. But some fool does it anyway. MAN OVER BOARD! Then another one follows. They retrieve first two and then they do it again. Finally the eight party people get taken off the boat.
Amy and Kat talked. It was clear to me that Amy told production about the blow job break up and she was apologizing to Kat for telling them about it. Clearly, production told both Kate and Adrienne in an attempt to get the rumor out there.
They have a night off and it is Kelley’s birthday. Kelley gets drunk and works the stripper pole. Kat gets drunk and works Kelley. Kelley gets puking and passed out drunk. Logan and Amy hit the hot tub for some private time. Drunk Kat interrupts their moment.
Jennice and Kelley get closer.
Next week, Kate continues to insult and belittle the charter guests. Because, bitch.
This show is not fun anymore. Captain Lee’s glowing review of Kate of the week can be found here.
Agree. Last week was a debaucle of absurdity and awfulness. I wonder if these charter guests are told to be outrageous. Every single group this season was a boatload of idiots. Honestly. While I won’t stop watching since I love Captain Lee and Eddie, it’s getting hard to take.
Jennice is a little wimp; Kate does a much better job than Adrienne did but she’s petty; Amy is too thin-skinned for this crowd; Kelley wears his heart on his sleeve; and Ben keeps his cool under pressure. Side note: the food Ben puts out looks deee-licious! New guy Logan…too soon to tell. He seems to fit right in but may clash with Kelley over either Jennice or Amy.
Forgive me for fantasizing about losing myself at the Soggy Dollar Bar for a day or three.
You’re right about Kate being better than Adrienne. All Adrienne did was her job with a smile and put the customers first and treated them with respect. All while having two of the biggest cunts on the planet on her crew.
Kate complains about everything and every guest. She fucks with their food and drink, makes “mojitos” out of whatever is laying around. Fashions penises on customer’s beds just in case her rude attitude and “resting bitch face” doesn’t make her point perfectly clear. Is openly hostile. Treats Amy like shit. Goes to bed leaving only her newest stew up all night with 18 drunk people. Sides with Kat over Amy and excludes Amy. Lies to the captain when caught. Mocks every single guest. Makes sure we all know that even though she is a stewardess she is miles above the guests. Doesn’t communicate well with the chef. Does exactly what she wants regardless of the guests preference sheets. Makes fun of the passengers clothing a she irons them without cleaning them. I could go on and on about how great is… all night.
On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 12:04 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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TT… I agree. Adrienne was a better stew, and better employee. Kate makes great TV, but her condescending attitude and vilifying every guest in her talking heads… just really unprofessional.
I wonder how the charter guests feel watching this back knowing what Kate said behind their backs?
Friends and family are pissed.
On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 7:10 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I could never figure out why everyone was so down on Adrienne, I honestly didn’t see anything wrong with her, she was strict but had to be to get the job done and I don’t remember her degrading a guest like Kate does. Kat needs to grow up and stop wanting to hump anyone with….well you know, I couldn’t believe Amy had to apologize to her for her going off with a guy she knew Amy liked. Kats getting on my nerves this season!
@ Tamara Chuckle chuckle ! Lol !
I agree. Kate is so bad that before the problem with the gearing was debunked I was sitting here (after stumbling onto the replay while channel surfing as I can no longer be bothered to watch this show on its regular night) thinking that it would not surprise me if Kate didn’t throw the boat in gear when no one else was around. One characteristic of the personality disordered is that their main governing force is whim, whatever occurs to them to do or say at the moment, rather than some internal locus of morality (i.e. penis blanket). I really do like Amy and she makes Kelley bearable by association so they are fun to watch. I have to say though while Sam made Kat look better last season, this season Kat is working my last nerve. The irony of her conversation with Amy and how she controlled the conversation to where Amy ended up apologizing to HER was unbelievable. There is something really wrong with Kat, and it isn’t just alcohol. Amy really is too good for this crew, as is Eddie, and probably Jenniece. They can get rid of all the rest of them if they want anyone to watch next year.
In real time news reports about the boat accident, I don’t recall the words “mechanical malfunction” being used…
I have a hard time with a chief stew who can’t be bothered to learn the name of the charter guests. Cold shot leaving a party in full swing for Kelley and Amy to manage.If I am chartering a yacht for one night I am hoping for filet and lobster not Mexican food with cheesy moustaches and panchos. I guess Kate is better at making Margaritas than Mojitos. Kate couldn’t shine Adrienne’s shoes-if they wore them on board. No contest there.
I guess Kat hasn’t figured out she needed to apologize to Amy for being rude and shutting the door in her face – oh and blowing the guy Amy liked and humiliating her. I wish it had been story that Adrienne came across instead of production driven.
I thought Logan had a little Greg Bennett panache to him. He seemed likeable. I am betting Janeece tags him first just to make things “complicated” for her and Kelley.
Turn of events next week Kate is unhappy with the charter guests.
“Turn of events next week Kate is unhappy with the charter guests.”
Hahaha Priceless!
The only thing lacking with Adrienne was experience. That was her first job as chief stew. Not to mention that she had an obnoxious rich brat and a drunken whore working under her. I loved Adrienne. Kate has years more experience as a chief stew, so the job came a little easier. But Adrienne hands down beats out Kate in the customer service department.
“an obnoxious rich brat and a drunken whore”
roflmao!!
what slays me is that people don’t get this?! It is like Bravo went out and found a Sam prototype to turn into a chief stew. Apparently none of them have ever had real jobs., or incorrigible employees. Bleh.
Waiting, waiting for your recap of the latest episode of “The Blacklist”!
Sorry, I’ve been under the weather and The Blacklist is really hard to recap unlike this drivel. Hopefully I will be up to it soon.
On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 12:05 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Feel better fast. Sentencing in the Giudice case is in 31 hours.
Still love it. You are not able to see straight due to your fan girl status of Adriennne. Get a grip before you are lost for good. You in danger, girl.
Kate’s rocket ship tutorial online was masterful. She does snark well.
I guess I am not seeing straight. I saw someone on their first charter as chief stew last season being professional despite having to deal with a bullying drunk and an idiot with entitlement issues.
This season I see the same shit behavior from the drunk toward Amy. And a chief stew that clearly despises her life and her job and longs to be the client instead of the crew.
I also see the guests being treated like shit this season and the new folks being stuck staying up all night babysitting them while little miss high and might chief stew gets her beauty rest.
Are they showing a different version on your TV or are you just identifying with bitter rude bitches because you can relate?
Whoa ho! That is a big OH SNAP, if I ever heard one! (I know, ‘snap’ is so over, but I like it.)
1000000% THIS>>>>> Kate despises her life and her job and longs to be the client instead of the crew.
I hate to say it but the beauty rest thing isn’t working out for Kate. The woman need a new hairdo-her hair looks awful always. Adrienne always looked tidy as do Amy and usually Kat. I hate messy hair around my food and drink.
yes it is beyond clear that Kate is a queens best friend, we get that, but in the real world one just can’t throw three snaps in ‘z’ formation every time an underling or superior pisses you off and throw attitude in all cardinal directions. In reality outside drag clubs one has to maintain professionalism and grit one’s teeth and go on, and sometimes tell people to get off their arses and do their job, which makes a girl pretty unpopular. We get that Kate has always been popular, has a way with sarcasm, a ‘let them eat cake’ attitude that would put Marie Antoinette to shame, and doesn’t care enough about her job to do anything to make her unpopular with her co-workers (unless it is of course completely ego-driven and self-serving like the penis blanket). Kate better hope Bravo finds her a place to stay on the network because I believe like Captain Lee that she comitted career suicide on this show and it will surprise me if she finds employment in the industry afterward.
I think “DESPICABLE” is the word to describe Kate and I am amazed that Captain Lee tolerates her haughty behavior toward the guests.
Jannice’s boyfriend dumps her and suddenly she has “feelings” for Kelley ummmmm. He must be a very nice guy, She told him she definitely was not interested in him because he had anger management problems plus she already had a boyfriend, , She’s on the rebound. Run Kelley run.
I don’t believe for ONE SECOND that Kelly and Jannice are really into each other…totally scripted bullsh.t
Kelly is so creepy…
Thank you, I thought it was just me. Everyone is all gaga over him, I thought he seemed moody and immature. He doesn’t act like he’s had much relationship experience. I have this feeling he would stalk anyone that breaks up with him.
The new guy is cute. This series has the same plot every show. I hope Amy throws Kat overboard, Ben gets stuffed in the oven by a hungry guest, Kate is forced to drink nothing but Mojitos, all guests complain about her shitty attitude, and she has to walk the plank. I like Amy and the deckhands.
Someone should paint that weird joker smile on Kate’s face. (The joker face jack Nicholson has in batman) That would at least make Kate interesting to look at.
I cannot stand Kelley. He just irks me. It looked like on the previews for next week Captain Lee is not happy with Kelley either.
I loved loved loved this show, but this season I find myself doing other stuff while it’s on and just listen to what’s going on.
Bravo needs to get some new shows or it’s going to be like those other channels. Like the one that now has 24 hour “Storage Wars.” I used to watch stuff on that channel. Can’t for the life of me remember why.
I am very disappointed with this season. I believe the last charter was something production had to dig up because they needed to film at least six charters and other guests were unwilling to be filmed by Bravo. I do not feel like this was a spontaneous moment on the rugby players’ part. The locals were probably comped with the charter as long as they agreed to film and left the crew a tip. This explains Kate’s, Ben’s, and Kat’s behavior and attitudes towards their “fake” guest, and bailing on Amy while they slept.
I have wanted to charter a private yacht, and the show has given me a good insight of what could be expected if I was able to do so. However, the crew (with the exception of Amy and the deck crew) have turned into that waitress who provides bad service and then post the bill and her low tip on instagram. The guest pay too much money to not receive the top notch service they expect. This is a situation where the guest should be allowed to tip each employee individually instead dividing the tip up collectively among the crew. Thanks to Amy and the deck hands, Kate, Ben, and Kat have received larger tips than they would have on their own individual merit. Those three would have had really low tips, and the others would have had much higher tips, if the guest were allowed to tip individually.
I am over Captain Lee and he looks like a feckless leader/manager/boss.I believe his reputation is taking a beating and his actions are being questioned by his professional peers. The reputation of the ship has suffered as well because the accident has been telecast around the world and industry insiders are aware of its mechanical issue. I believe one day tours are offered in Miami, and I am still interested in taking one of them, but a private charter is probably out of the question for me after watching this show. Feel better Ms. TT 😉
If you are clear up front with the Captain by letting him know what you will tolerate and what you won’t from the crew, things should go well. Be firm!
Seriously? You think charter guests should have to tell the captain not to fuck with their drinks and make penis shapes on their bed and smile and be polite? WTF?
On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 2:57 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I don’t watch Bravo, boycott, but I read your recaps. I may of read the thread wrong but I could of sworn on Twitter Captain Lee said he was a fan of yours Tamara and praised you. I commented on the thread you was the best (you are). Below Deck does seem like a yawnfest thou
I am quite fond of Captain Lee. That has nothing to do with the fact that this has turned into a shit show about charter guests being insulted and mocked on national TV.
Just wanted to drop in and let you know Porsha has “confirmed” that she will not be holding a peach this season. Now! It’s Nene turn to confirm the same.
Who would hire Kate after seeing her on this show???
I know, right?
This post is about BELOW DECK you morons!
Thanks and have a nice day.
On Wed, Oct 1, 2014 at 2:53 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Get over yourself, Kat. Remember when you busted the charter guests when you saw white powder in their bedroom…
This show is giving the industry a bad name…I don’t believe Kelly and Jannice are really into each other…I think she likes his body but that’s about it…he’s not into her, it’s scripted that way…yuck, he’s all, “I want to kiss you right now”, or whatever he said, just after he puked in the bushes, YUCK, GROSS… Kelly is soooooooo creepy…Kat is a mess…Amy is a weird cry baby…Ben is OK sometimes, his food looks good…NOW Kate…she is so miserable and has such a nasty disposition…I would never allow her or someone like her to serve me or my guests…She actually said, out of her mouth, a couple of episodes ago, “Lie till you die, deny, deny, deny.”…YIKES, what kind of a person says something like that, ON CAMERA?
Sad show…
Saying something like on or off camera is horrible…I just wanted to clear that up.
Every time I watch this show I always wonder what the guests think when they watch the show?! I mean I wouldn’t be happy with spending a gazillion dollars on a charter, just to find out that I have been mocked the whole time. Whether I deserved it or not. Maybe they don’t care because they got on tv, but if that were me I’d be pissed!
Thanks for the recap. I just watched the show and I don’t get why you are saying that it is clear Amy told Bravo about the blow. I think anything could have happened to get that out there. Yachting is a small world and I don’t think it is a coincidence that they put Amy on the boat with Kat. Who knows maybe Kat told them. Regardless it could have been common knowledge about Kat along with many other stories. She does not seem offended by it at all except that Adrienne brought it up. During their talk once again Kat was the victim and never said sorry. I think Amy is a good genuine person and not a cry baby at all. Even if she did tell production I am sure they were badgering her about it. All season long we have been set up for that episode so I am sure Kat knew it was coming.
Amy again was the best with the guests. I do think it was a set up charter but then in some ways they all are.
I don’t see how Capt Lee has ruined his rep, the mishap was a mechanical error.
As for Kelley and Jennice, I do think he genuinely likes her, he as drunk as all get out and wanted her to lay with him, not a producer driven plot on that one, will see what happens next.
“Resting bitch face.” Guess Kate’s mom didn’t give her the standard warning the rest of us kids got: If you keep making that face, your face will stay that way forever. Own it, Kate and stop taking your misery out on the charter guests and vulnerable crew.
[thanks for letting me rearrange my name, TT. Not very creative, I know!]
Question. If I’m on your site TT and clicking the links for your blog posts is that revenue? ? Or must I also click on the ads?
I make money per page view. So each time you open and read a page helps. Don’t worry about the ads unless you see something that interests you! Retweeting links on Twitter and sharing links on FB, Google+ etc, telling friends…is really the most important thing. Thanks for asking.
On Sat, Oct 4, 2014 at 12:51 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Bravo had a marathon of this the other day (I feel like it may have been yesterday, but I’ve been sickly so I don’t really know) and I like this season, so now I’m working my way backwards thru ur recaps.
I just wanna say that I find Kelley way too attractive and now that I’ve seen his nudes — things just got better in the best of ways.
It was bad that Kat never apologized to Amy for blowing her boyfriend. Not suprised at Kat for either. Kate doe not have the people skills to be dealing with the public. She always has the most sour look on her face! She clearly has an attitude problem. She needs to have a neater hairstyle. Kate is a poor leader. She just seems to be friends with Kat and Amy has to struggle to take care of the guest, which she does well and with a smile!! Capt Lee needs to acknowledge what all Amy is doing and how little Kate and Kat are doing!! What is the deal with the pictures of Kelley?? Is he gay or bi?? Are these pictures altered and not him?? I’m hoping they aren’t him and he and Jennice get things heated up!!!!
How did this show take people who started out acting normally and turn them into shameless attention, word I don’t know if I can use on here. The poor Captain is now coming across like a useless buffone, which is a shame as he started out seeming so dignified and respectful. It’s bad enough when they are totally edited to look bad, but when they go willingly to slaughter and fall on the knife. I can’t bring myself to watch it anymore, but I’m assuming Amy has crossed over the line to the dark side as a means of self preservation and Kate is still harassing the easy prey.