I am obsessed with losing badly at a new game I found called Just Words that you can play free on your laptop here. It’s Scrabble only you can’t put letters on both side of a word which makes it harder. And the dictionary they use is stupid but there is no penalty if you try a word that isn’t a real word. Anyway. Sorry, I did not preload for this episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills so it will take longer than usual.
Kyle goes to meet Kim who is sick and so are all of her kids. But she has to go see her mother of the bride dress and stuff. She is terrified of getting sick before her vacation to Spain but if she doesn’t go Kim will not get paid for this episode so, she dashes in and out.
Brandi is doing a podcast these days. Is that a lucrative thing? I’m serious I don’t know. Anyway the podcast guy is wants to advertise more but since it is Brandi Unfiltered he wants to make it more “family friendly.” Um, no. Don’t do that Brandi. You are not a family friendly person. I don’t mean that in a bad way. But if a podcast is anything like a blog, you don’t get viewers by trying to please everyone. Don’t ask me how I know this. Be your usual unfiltered trash mouthed self. I promise you will do much better as you than worrying about offending people. Because offending people is half the fun. I would not change a thing. Of course she says she will filter herself for financial gain. Sigh.
Why is Mauricio says he is trying to be sure he has the “right passports?” Um… a) does he have a stash of “wrong passports” because you turn the old one in when you get a new one and (TWO) Aren’t they rich people that travel all the time? I know right where my “right passport” is at all times in case the Zombie Apocalypse comes and I have to book somewhere. 
I do not understand neck pillows on flights. I want Kyle’s carryon. I switched to a red keep up with it, and then EVERYONE ELSE DID, the Mexican multicolored one is awesome.
Lisa has a dog. I am over this. It was cute for half a season.
Eileen lives in Mailbu with 46 children and Vicne Van Patten. I’ve always had bad taste in men. I chose Leif Garret in middle school. I would still marry him today despite his problems because I am his only fan that TRULY loved him. Unless he is dead. I haven’t checked lately. If Leif is dead, don’t tell me. I would not marry a dead guy. I have to draw the line somewhere.
OMG. Mallorca. WANT!!!!! I love that Maurcio talks to Portia in Mexican Spanish. I hate that my am so intellectually challenged I am not fluent in any language other than my marginal grasp of English. I do try to learn how to get laid and order beer in the native tongue before traveling. I’ve forgotten my Romanian, but let’s just say everything went splendidly. I love Kyle and Sophia’s honest reaction to being in a new country. There is always (at least for me as an adult) that whole feeling of HOLY SHIT I AM IN __________! And I usually cry for some reason. Like happy, isn’t the world so amazing tears. I love that Kyle appreciates travel. Kyle is so sweet. She learns everyone’s names immediately and talks about how great the experience is. Gratitude. It’s a nice thing to see on RHOBH.
In contrast there is Yolanda. #sigh. It’s like she just seems to expect nice things. It’s not that is a bad thing, I mean if you are accustomed to that sort of thing. But I feel kind of bad for people who don’t find joy in fancy things anymore. Sidenote: I got my Christmas present today!!!! I am going to spend the next two weeks shaking it and wondering what it is because it came from a very fancy store… I can hardly contain my excitement!
I traveled enough to know how to get myself to Mallorca. So mostly what I am jealous of is how damn good these women look in a bikini and their hot husbands and pretty little spoiled children…
The two Lisas finally have a scene. I just can’t Lisa Vanderpump no matter the transgressions I discover. Can we just write off the egregiousness of that nonsense and enjoy her this season because I really want too… especially if she is going to be friends with Lisa Rinna. Lisa wants her thoughts on the others and Vanderpump says she wants her to find her own way. Vanderpump is getting a star on the walk of stars in Palm Springs for all of her work with the LGBT community and that is something she does that is fantastic. She invites Rinna to go with her. She really is truly deserving of all the accolades from the gay community. We all have good points and bad. And this is something that she does for seemingly no connection to gay community other than just loving them because they are awesome. Which sounds weird like gay people are more awesome than straight people but I’ve had lots of friends in my life, and sometimes friends do you wrong, and I know my gay friends and I fight about my feelings on this but I can only think of ONE gay friend I’ve ever had that turned into Norman Bates (scarily he is my next door neighbor) and IN MY EXPERIENCE gay men are pretty much the best people on the planet. Forgiving true friends til the end. Anyway so they are going to go do some gay shit in Palm Springs. 🙂
Back in Mallorca… I love Kyle’s dress she is so worried about. I’d much rather go to Spain with Kyle than Yolanda. I love that Yo is playing and sword fighting with people on the streets. It’s amazing how she can go from bedridden to sword fighting ! Yolanda’s mother is very ill. It’s so sad to have a very ill parent.
Oh Brandi. I forgot about her. Brandi got a six figure check for her first book so she bought a six figure car.
I can’t. Your children HAVE NO HOUSE! But you bought yourself a “six figure car” I don’t believe this. Because I can’t believe anyone would be so dumb. I believe she banked the money and opened a 529 plan for her son’s educations. Because I can’t believe people are this stupid. I really do believe that. She invested part for a downpayment and put the rest in a 529. Because, isn’t that what people do? Whatever car shows up now will be a promotional car for Bravo. I don’t think even Brandi is this stupid. But she is living in California* (*two of my favorite people live in California and one of them is a Branditard but she would never be reckless with money and OMG this is stupid.) I sincerely hope that Brandi is trying to pretend like she is rich for the show and realizes she has ZERO marketable skills when this show is over and is furiously investing it all with someone who knows what they are doing.
Um, okay. I don’t know shit about cars or care or know what that was, I assume a Range Rover since that is the in thing or is it Land Rover? Anyway, there was not promotional shit happening. Is that thing really a six figure vehicle? someone enlighten me. My house isn’t even worth six figures anymore. I thought it was kind of cute for a soccer mom car, but I’d rather have a JEEP.
Kyle has on those green sunglasses that Lisa Vanderpump wore at Mohammed’s party. I laugh and am annoyed by older women with all the arms of beaded bracelets. I have wrist to elbow silver bracelets in the bank. When I grew up I switched to gold bangles. It’s a nomad thing… a Libyan thing… that make the whole grown “rich” women wearing YMCA beaded bracelets laughable.
OMG the Lisas are adorable. Shopping for something to wear to the event. They both hated the same dress on Rinna that I did.
I love Kyle.
Then Yo gets the news that Bella got a DUI.
I took the “right passports” thing to mean “the right kid’s passports”. They’re traveling with 2 out of their 4 children, they probably keep everyone’s passports together, so he wanted to make sure he grabbed the right ones.
Oh, that’s probably it. I was thinking maybe he had dual/triple/quadruple citizenships.
Ah that makes sense. Thanks.
On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 10:42 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Isn’t the child underage ? Im guessing yes . It seemed to me that Bella is allowed to drink so I’m not sure why Yolanda is surprised . If adults don’t exercise sound judgement in this area why would a child ? Oh because these days we treat kids as if they’re adults so that must automatically make them adults…. Not
Huh?
I don’t know one way or the other if they allowed Bella to drink. BUT: there are two different things you are squashing into one unclear cranky grumbling: there’s drinking underage, then, separately, there’s drinking and driving.
Oh, and also, Bella probably is an adult, just not drinking age.
Another shocker: KIDS DRINK BEFORE THEY’RE 21. Doesn’t make it okay to drink and drive, but Bella definitely really messed up, and it appears that Yo isn’t going to take it lightly.
But I can’t make sense of your comment enough to give it a real, specific response. Just adding some info for ya.
🙂
I was shocked that Yolanda allowed that to be shown. Most housewives would have coveted that up, so it makes me like her a little bit more. It showed the real side of what happens in their lives. Reminded me the first season when Lisa was having trouble with Max.
It is a fine line isn’t it. If the Housewives cover up storys about their adult children we are not impressed, but if they exploit their kids too much for television then it is equally as disappointing. So far I’m impressed with how Yolanda is handling this situation (so far), and I’m not a Yolanda fan usually.
I live in Canada and our drinking age is 19. 21 just seems absurdly high in contrast. In Europe kids have wine with dinner along with the adults. I agree drinking underage doesn’t necessarily lead to drinking and driving, or irresponsible drinking. That’s a bizarre connection to make.
In German at the Oktoberfest, they had “Children’s beer” My mama would not even let me have a sip of one, but other kids were having a good old time! lol.
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 4:32 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I feel like Yo is going to punish Bella for centuries to come for this public faux-pas.
I can see her screaming at Bella now, “DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY CALORIES ARE IN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES?!!!!!”
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 5:19 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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The arbitrary drinking age is a US thing. Tons of countries don’t have a drinking age at all. They have a lot less problems. However, it’s too late to repeal the drinking age now… I don’t know if You “allows” her girls to drink or not, but they are both college age. College students drink.
On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 10:51 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I feel like there are no words to truly explain how dumb brandi is. 6 figures on a car, why ? When your kids don’t even have a stable home with you, why ?
I love lisa and lisa they are so fun and great together, it just felt organic and I want to hang out with them. I’m hoping if there is another season with them both on that bravo doesn’t screw it up. I also think it’s awesome that lvp is getting a star
Opposite of the Lisas, I don’t care for kyle and Yolanda together. Love Kyle, can’t stand Yolanda
Brandi stated on WWHL that the car was leased.
Brandi lied? Never! 😀
Keeping up with the Joneses has been so very successful for previous housewives.
She also tweeted that she was leasing the car when she first got it. Hey, she’s working and doing all she can to provide for her children. So she wants to lease a high end car? She stated on twitter that she did it without needing a co-signer, so she’ll doing all right. I don’t begrudge her considering what her ex-husband does for a living (“does” meaning nothing).
I groaned out loud when I saw Brandi’s “6-figure car”. A Land Rover. A fucking WHITE Land Rover. The same damned thing that countless Real Housewives from multiple cities have had – from Danielle Staub to Caroline Manzo to NeNe Leakes (just to name a few) and on and on. Bravo must have one HELL of a deal with them.
Oh, and I’m sure Bella can get plenty of DUI advice from her stepdad – you know, what with his experience running down Ben Vereen on the PCH ‘n’ all…
I just LOLed at the Ben Vereen comment. So true! Well played.
Really? You LOLed about a man nearly dying in a car accident? Wow. The sociopathy is strong.
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 1:39 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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David Foster was NOT drunk when he hit Ben Vereen who was wandering down the middle of PCH in the wee hours of the morning. David was coming home from the studio and tried to veer off to avoid him, but Ben veered in the same direction to avoid him.
David was devasted and had to have therapy to deal with the accident. Ben and David are now friends.
On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 10:56 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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She had a white Range Rover for years. This one is a newer model that she leases.
Six figures my behind. It’s a Range Rover! Either she thinks we are all stupid as can be or the brokers “took her to the cleaners”. I tried to see if it was custom but she gave the impression it wasn’t.
Brandy is just dumb. With a smile she says she spent all that money on a car. Meanwhile her ass is renting a house and has two boys. I guess she’s counting on LeAnn ‘ s money.
I was thinking the same damn thing while watching the episode.. How is she crying about moving around all the time then proceeds to drop 6 figures on not so hot Range Rover?? As if we didn’t already know what her priorities were jacked up.. Whatever “friend” told her that she could afford was a GAT Damn Lie!! There is a difference between being able to buy something and truly being able to afford it..
Brandi has been driving a leased Range Rover forever-this one is special because she blew six figures on it instead of leasing it for $1200 a month. The woman is a moron.
I have duel citizenship with my parents county of origin and the U.S. I rarely travel with my US passport, although I always have one. It’s more of a hassle getting thru customs on my way back but I feel safer traveling with the other passport because it’s from a third world country and not as valuable. Maybe they do
They might have duel citizenship. I rarely travel with my US passport.
So, Brandi’s car was an Epoque Range Rover which are so unpopular that Range Rover is discontinuing them. I know, because we almost bought one, and decided not to because there were a number of really weird design features on them – like an almost full roof sunroof, but one that didn’t actually open to the air, just let in light. It’s a very oddly designed car. That said, a couple of things on Brandi’s story: 1) if you get a “6-figure check” you DO NOT BUY a “6-figure car” unless you are getting 6-figure checks on the regular. 2) If she spent 6 figures on an Epoque, she got scammed big time by both her agent/manager who told her she could afford one (probably getting kickbacks) and those “car brokers” who brought the thing around. The most expensive, tricked out one we saw was maybe $70K at most. (Unless Brandi doesn’t know the difference b/n a 5-figure number and a 6-figure one, which wouldn’t surprise me). I can’t stand her, but that is messed up that she gets financially screwed that way because she is dumb. And, then acting like rolling by her ex’s house with an Epoque was going to make him jealous. LeeAnn would laugh what little ass she has off.
Ugh – and all my names of the model above were meant to say “Evoque” not “Eqoque.” Too much wine with my RHOBH viewing.
Everything else stands. That was definitely a white Evoque and it does not get much more than $70K.
Once I saw the car and knew it absolutely did not cost six figures, I thought that she must have meant “a car that a person who makes six figures would drive” .
Maybe?
Brandi’s new Land Rover was actually a Range Rover Sport Supercharged which retails for $90k-$100k
Brandi is that dumb. She complains constantly about her husbands spending habits but she should have been able to buy a home right now if she looked for something modest and saved. SHe tries to play the audience for idiots but most of us know what it takes to invest your money with much less then she is making.
Didn’t she just comment on the last episode about how her ex spent around 200k on a new car, yet he is desperate enough for cash to be trying to sue her for overpayment of child support/alimony? Now she goes and spends around the same amount when she is even more strapped for cash? Let’s face it; the biggest Branditard is Brandi herself.
She said that they bought a RV motorhome. LeeAnn probably uses to travel to gigs. Very common for country singers. Plus shes able to write it and gas off her taxes. Smarter than Brandi is with her money. Good grief Brandi doesnt represent the franchise, rich and chic. Classy, uptown socialite life is how it should be shown.
Yeah, I think LeeAnn bought the tour bus on her show when she was in Nashville. Business expense.
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 1:32 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Ok so we all know I am a huge Lisa Vanderpump fan and I can easily overlook the ‘hostile work environment’ bs because let’s face it, none of us are stupid enough to ever want to be employed by any of these women and I don’t feel sorry for anyone who is. However, when Lisa interviewed Andy and he said he was a gold star gay (look it up, I am one myself) she responded with a statement I HATE hearing (I am probably overreacting but whatever). Lisa said, ‘how do you know your gay if you have never been with a woman’. Yes she may be a huge advocate for gays, but even our greatest allies can still say stupid shit. That is the only thing to date that Lisa has said or done that has annoyed me. It may be small but it’s such a patronising thing to say.
/rant
I still love watching her though.
She was joking. When along the way did we lose our ability to find humor in language?? What I hate is how super oversensitive everyone is about even the most innocuous jokes or banter. I honestly wish we could get back to a time when people didn’t start 5-alarm fires over every comment everyone made in jest. And, this is coming from a black woman who’s both heard and made her own share of jokes at many groups expense – WITH LOVE.
My takeaway was that she was serious in that moment. She was shocked he had never been with a woman and therefore confused by his certainty. if she was joking then good, but it did not come across that way at all to me. And I am a huge Lisa fan. It reminded me of what Brandi said to Joyce, and she was taken to task on that. I’d be a hypocrite not to see this situation in a similar light.
THANK YOU, RUN_DMC! I couldn’t agree more!
We’re all walking around on our tippy toes… Exhale, loosen up, not everything is worth being all up in arms over! God, the world is an awesome place when we aren’t trying to find something to be angry about!
For the hell of it, let’s say Lisa wasn’t joking (which she SO OBVIOUSLY WAS!) But, devil’s advocate:
Lisa makes that statement in ignorance. It sounds like a one-time thing, nothing she’s trying to make a case for, etc. Wouldn’t that be a golden opportunity for a little education? How can we expect people to just know these things (that are very meaningful to many people, yet unfamiliar to just as many), when we won’t even extend a sincere effort to help people see past their own ignorance, etc, through respectful communication? Instead, reacting to an innocent lack of knowledge with anger creates so much of the unnecessary tension we see between different types of people, groups, on and on and on, you catch my drift?
But, bigger point: YES, LET’S JUST LAUGH — it is so much more fun!
<3 🙂 <3
Sometimes I honestly believe people don’t even read my comments correctly. I had a mini rant about one of my favorite housewives because she made a comment either out of ignorance or for a cheap laugh that is something a lot of people had to grow up hearing and it wasn’t pleasant. I’m not the political correctness chief or the head of the gay mafia demanding Lisa resign or lose her star. I made a comment about how I was disappointed with her. It may not have disappointed either of you…but I couldn’t care less.
Bh Wannabe you are guilty of what you yourself are complaining about. If it’s a non issue then why are you yourself so angry at me for my opinion on what Lisa said? I like Lisa, but what she said was ignorant and I personally didn’t think she was joking. Lisa has done a lot for the gay community which is great. However, she isn’t infallible, and in my opinion at that moment she mispoke. If I was friends with her I would let her know and I’m sure she would apologise, but I’m not. So why don’t you tell her BH wannabe? I’m guessing you live close by right? Oh and btw the world isn’t always an awesome place. Sometimes we should point out the beliefs/statements that are archaic and innapropriate.
You really should take your own advice and ‘exhale and loosen up’. You don’t need to waste your caps lock rant on me. I’m too golden to be bothered. 😉
Ooops point of correction for my comment about it being hard to tell when people are joking… I am reading in email and thought we were talking about Brandi joking about the 6 figures.
sorry for any confusion.
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 7:54 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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The only thing I disagree with you about in that comment is Lisa apologizing ;). NOW Im not on the “Lisa doesn’t apologize” brigade but the one thing she doesn’t apologize for is jokes taken the wrong way, NHMM GOLDIE that wouldn’t happen.
“Dhhharling, it was joke! You just haven’t tried my pink, placid, personable, pleasant, poignant yet polite pussy”
I actually like her too – I think she’s manipulative, but in a sick way I think that makes her more fabulous because I love women that do what she does.
And I actually agree with her. The only reason hetro’s continue to be straight is because they’re too sceerd and socially brainwashed to not try it 😉
Exactly @Psylocke. One day people may understand just how stupid the whole, ‘how do you know you don’t like it if you don’t try it’ argument is. We are not talking about trying a different food group here. Well…sometimes eating is involved. I’ve said too much, don’t want to let the boring ‘straights’ in on our secrets.
The problem is, with really stupid people like Brandi, Porsha, Nene etc… it’s hard to tell when they are joking…
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 12:39 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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THANK YOU!!!!!!
On WWHL, Andy said he has been with Naomi Campbell. She was on with him, and I thought they were being serious.
I totally agree with you, Micheal. I would never say that to any of my gay friends. It’s also sort of smarmy and insinuating the idea that, “well if you slept with me I could change your mind.”
When straight blokes give lesbians a hard time about this in particular it makes my skin crawl. So skeezy.
Well, I mean it is worth a shot. 🙂
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 10:46 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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The BEST response I have ever heard on this topic was Ricky Gervais on if you are Born gay or Choose to be gay. You don’t see straight dads saying to their son….go suck cock today. Son says, I don’t want to dad. Dad says, how do you know? How can you say you don’t like something until you have tried it.
As a proud female breeder I can say I haven’t tried pussy, don’t need to, I like dick. Why can’t we breeders allow gays the same respect?
I love Ricky Gervais. It’s good to hear some breeders are not ignorant on this topic. It’s a small issue, but one that annoys me. Hopefully it’s just a minor blip on my love for Lisa ride this season.
Yeah, my response to that type of thing is usually, “I don’t need to eat shit to know I won’t like it!”
BECAUSE THE GAY GUYS ARE HOT! That’s why.
it’s not fair…. 🙁
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 2:12 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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So you are not at all interesting in giving it a try? I’m asking for a friend. 🙂
/runs and hides.
Even the best faghags do and say some stupid shit sometimes. Especially if we… I mean they are blind drunk in the middle of the night ranting on Twitter. Allegedly.
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 12:28 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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It happens. I’ve said stupid things before that my Indigenous Australian friends quietly point out to me. Usually it is, ‘umm I’m ok with you saying that as I know you and know you are joking, but don’t say that in public or you could be in for a lot of trouble’.
I will die a goldstar gay. Never even seen a …. in real life. Definitely know I don’t need to. 😀
I will say though that girls are really good at kissing. Or at least the ones I know are.
I didn’t see the interview, but Vanderpump is a HUUUUUUGE Advocate for gays. I’m not going to gun her down for one mistake. It’s a pretty grave mistake but I can’t sit here and be too upset at her.
To these other commentators saying “it was a joke”. Whenever Lisa says anything remotely negative, it’s a joke. Please. That’s her MO. That’s how she insults people. This is season 5. This is the same Lisa from Season 1….
I didn’t want to speak on behalf of all gays, but anecdotally this issue is shared as an irritant by the majority of gays around my age that I have discussed it with. It’s not horrible enough that it warranted this amount of discussion. Just a point I wanted to make and move on from.
There is nothing horrendous at all about discussing it.
I’ve admitted this is something I do a lot. Perhaps I should stop. I don’t fancy myself the owner of a magical vagina that converts gays and makes them fall mad and passionately in love with me. But many times I would like that to be true.
So I have learned it could be considered an offensive statement.
And you have learned that some of us love a lot of gay guys a lot and wish we DID have a magical vagina, like to joke about it, but really do know better.
See? TT is an educational site!
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 8:24 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Also there is a HUGE difference between a woman (especially a married one) joking to a gay man about trying to play for the other team…
And a PARENT of a gay child suggesting they “try to be straight.”
Not the same thing at all.
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 8:36 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
> There is nothing horrendous at all about discussing it. > > I’ve admitted this is something I do a lot. Perhaps I should stop. I don’t > fancy myself the owner of a magical vagina that converts gays and makes > them fall mad and passionately in love with me. But many times I would > like that to be true. > > So I have learned it could be considered an offensive statement. > > And you have learned that some of us love a lot of gay guys a lot and wish > we DID have a magical vagina, like to joke about it, but really do know > better. > > See? TT is an educational site! > > On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 8:24 PM, Tamara Tattles [email protected]> wrote: > >>
Very true. It’s just a touchy subject for a few of us. Joking about trying new things is fine. The jokes Lisa had made about a 3way with Ken, Andy and herself as well as Andy trying it with Lisa was funny. However, when she said the ‘you don’t know unless you try it’ it did strike a nerve. It sounds too pretentious to make that statement and is sadly a bit of a negative slogan preached by some. Again I just want to emphasize that I like Lisa and she does do a lot for gays. That one tiny little statement just irked me.
I drive a 6 figure car
$9,999.99
I admit I laughed out loud. Well more like I snorted.
To BH Wannabe….I couldn’t agree more.
Nice
Ha! I got a chuckle out of that one! 🙂
I thought your post was very interesting. I don’t like Yolanda’s condescending attitude either. She reminds me of Heather from the OC. Kyle is growing on me. Sometimes I like her, sometimes I don’t, I think she takes everything to heart. Kim…what does she do with herself? Must be nice to live the life of Riley. Lisa R has HUGE eyes, like a Bratz doll, lol. Although, I think she is refreshing…so tired of this being the Brandi show, sighs…
Except Heather is independently successful of her husband. Yolanda is… 😉
I’m pretty meh about Kyle — when she is interacting with her kids I find her really likable. However, when she is interacting with the other women she comes off as *so* insincere to me — she is always aware of where the cameras are, trying to present a “perfect” show and positioning herself “on top” (probably why I find the scenes with the kids more genuine — she’s less guarded). I also find her to be very passive aggressive, especially in her relationship with Kim and Lisa. Just my opinion, of course.
i agree, i couldn’t put my finger on why i enjoy her kids scenes with her and not her with adults, you nailed it.
I was surprised when on the yacht, Yolanda piled on top of Mauriceo, who was on top of Kyle. Not that I think it was not just being fun, but if David was on Yolanda and any other HW climed up on him, I doubt that would have been okay. David sort of acts like the HW crowd has fleas, plus Yo would not think doing something so base to her love, such an exalted person, appropriate.
I am rather surprised Yo allowed Bella’s DUI story to be included. I was expecting it might be because in her talking head, she kept mentioning things about leaving her alone and teaching them correctly and hoping for the best. Bravo probably refused to edit and she knows it made the news.
Lisa and Lisa are so good together. I hope production doesn’t make them enemies. I also loved Eileen’s scenes. I always wondered what her personal life was like.
I liked this episode. It was the sort of thing I wanted to see HW shows be like all along, finally, 1 good hour. I am going to pretend for this hour that Brandi is making her own success and can afford a nice house and car, whether rented or not. At least she isn’t getting them Porsha William’s way.
I just did a spit take on the line about David thinking the housewives have fleas! Great expression, I am going to use that one
About the Yolanda and Bella’s DUI being included on the show, I was surprised about its inclusion as well. Especially as previously other housewives have had issues with their kids and it never being openly discussed on the show. Usually out of anger a housewife brings it up at a reunion out of spite and Andy then tries to get all the details. Hey Sherra!
I’m not a fan of Yolanda but how she handled the situation so far has impressed me a bit.
I find Yolanda pretentious and therefore can usually care less about her. However, when she talks about her family (excluding David) she comes across more authentic. Especially with her mother and brother. I guess they became very very tight knit family unit after her father’s accident. When we saw them visiting California, Yolanda seemed like a different person. I wish her mother well. I am sure Bella’s DUI was a complete shock for Yo. She probably knows Bella occasionally drinks socially, but never thought she would put herself in a situation where she could be killed or kill someone else so easily.
I was shocked by the inclusion of Bella’s DUI. I chose not to blog the story at the time because she is underage and not a prominent person on the show. At least I think I opted out.
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I have watched The Young and the Restless for over 35 years, and Eileen since 1982. I am a huge fan of hers & her character Ashley. She looks absolutely stunning at 55 years of age. Yes 55! She doesn’t even look all “fillered up” or stretch out with bad plastic surgery; she actually looks natural but it is not natural to look that freaking good at 55 years old. I grew up watching her on Y&R, and it is weird as hell to see her sharing her personal life on Bravo, especially with the tacky Housewives franchise.
I agree… I’m used to seeing her as Ashley Abbott and seeing her in her natural life is weird.
I agree, UF, but I am loving seeing “Ashley” be Eileen. I have been shocked and excited for this season since the rumors started about her joining the cast.They have to pay their bills just like we do. I guess this is another form of soap opera, only playing herself. In her blog, she talks about her and Vince both having no work at times. Possibly the fact the Rinna signed up helped persuade her. I know Eileen was disappointed when she was cut from the Y & R cast months ago. I’m so glad she is back.
Eileen is not Ashley, you fools. Eileen is KRISTEN DIMERA an evil, evil woman! And about six other hysterically funny characters from the years the DOOL writers were all experimenting with acid. I presume. It’s the only explanation. 🙂
Is Ashley evil?
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 6:05 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Kim Richards came second in the poll? Even ahead if Rinna and Eileen? Oh my. Maybe it will change by the end of the season when viewers get to see more of the newbies.
Can you believe Brandi came in 3rd? I had to rewind it so I could double check it…lol
What! I didn’t see that. I read a transcript as I couldn’t watch it live. These polls. Something is up.
I know I wrote a love and tolerance filled comment above, but UGH, KYLE… I’ll steal your words, every1: “I don’t like Kyle. Like.. I don’t like her A LOT. It’s not even close to a tad bit.”
But I thought everyone felt that way. I didn’t think anyone really liked her; they just tolerated her, maybe appreciated her husband for selling their house or something, but I really didn’t think anyone actually liked Kyle.
I learned one thing today, I guess.
Hypocrisy party of one?
Kyle’s suitcase was part of the Missoni for Target line from a few years ago. I am sure you can find one online.
Ugh Yolanda is so fucking boring. She can’t just have a conversation with a friend, much less say something funny or interesting. Honestly I don’t even know what her laugh sounds like.
I’s always pseudo inspirational Yogi Tea bag gibberish.
So I’ve pretty much come to terms that I’m one of those trashy bitches that only enjoys watching the ladies fight, because so far both RHOBH and Atlanta have been boring me.
I have a theory, and Tamara please correct me if Im wrong, but the reason that Brandi dislikes Lisa so much is the fact that she couldnt get between her and Ken. Lisa took Brandi under her wing and she had a playful , flirtatious relationship with Ken ( calling my second husband etc) but Lisa is so strong in her relationship with Ken that it didnt bother her and she didnt go around calling Brandi all kinds of whores to assuage her insecurities ( yes, im looking at you Phaedra). However i feel that Brandi may have developed some sort of feeling for Ken, perhaps hoped a bit that he would leave Lisa for her, when that didnt happen thats why she has tried to hurt Lisa so badly and is always say that Lisa and her life is perfect ( dripping with jealousy) reminds me of a female Apollo. Now she is friends with Yolanda, a woman who is not as strong in her marriage as she thinks. Honestly David has been married [sic] five times??? and lets face it, the man has a type tall, blonde , model like. Always the younger version of the last wife that he divorced. Could Brandi and her opportunistic ways be trying to place herself in his line of vision and perhaps cause the cracks in Yo’s relationship to widen? IMHO yes. Her friendship with YO is so unseemly. They literally have nothing in common except a shared model past. Plus this whole alleged cheating scandal with Yo and David seriosuly came from left field. If I was Yo, i would keep Brandi on a long leash.
Also I think Brandi really effed up. Being Lisa’s friend opened her up to a world of meeting incredibly wealthy men ex Lisa’s friend Martin. Lisa only (probably knows other wealthy ppl) Men who would make Eddie look like the loser that he is. But she effed that up and on some level she realizes that thats why she is boo hooing poor me all the time. All she had to do was suck it up and realize the exquiste karmic gift that she was given. Sheana was the waitress you were a guest. If you really had a vendetta against Sheana, just have her fetch and serve you drinks all night long at any event where she is a server. LOL ( i would have abused that privilege if i had to) Im sure Sheana would have quit SUR just to get away from her then. Problem solved. Again these are just my humble opinions. feel free to agree or disagree, either was I still woke up beautiful this morning . Kisses 🙂
Brandi would have a better chance of stealing David from Yo than Ken from Lisa for sure. Ken is devoted to Lisa. David’s past makes him an easier target. I don’t think that was a plan of Brandi’s anyway. Brandi sucked up to Lisa because she has the power on this show. Brandi burned Adrienne badly and she left the show. Brandi tried to burned Lisa but it failed. Does Brandi really think she can be HBIC? Who knows what goes on in Brandi’s head!
Yeah I don’t agree with that. I do think Brandi likes men being attracted to her and she likes making other women jealous but I don’t think she was trying to steal ken or is trying to get with David. That said, for all of her moaning about Eddies affair, it would not shock me at all if she had an affair with a married man. She is incredibly self absorbed and I think she would justify just about anything if it benefited her.
You’re half right. Brandi was definitely brought on the show to antagonize Lisa. One of their first interactions was Brandi flirting big time with Ken. Production and the other ladies were trying to ruffle Lisa’s feathers but she just thought the whole thing was funny and it turned into a season long joke. The rest is history of course. I think when Brandi got to a certain point in their friendship she decided she didn’t want to be Ethel to Lisa’s Lucy anymore and thought she could take her down. Very stupid on her part. As you pointed out, Lisa could have opened many doors for her.
Brace yourself. I am about to defend Brandi…
As the eternally single friend, I have a bit of experience in calling myself the second wife (Ken is not Brandi’s second HUSBAND. Brandi doesn’t have a HUSBAND.) I often ask my girlfriends how “our husband” is. None of them have an issue with it and most of them would probably be willing to just give him to me half the time. (joking, see how that works?). My girlfriends with husbands I joke about in this manner have wonderful husbands, FOR THEM. I am often envious of the relationship BETWEEN THE TWO OF THEM. It does not mean I am actually interested in the man himself. I am a totally different person than my friends. I have different things I look for in men. Apparently these things don’t actually exist.. lol.
But the idea that Brandi wanted Ken to leave Lisa for her is just silly. Sure there are women who are after someone else’s husband but when the women are friends, friends husbands fall into a special category kind of like gay men. They are men will all the bells and whistles that men have, but the whole mating dance and the need to suck your gut in and try to look nice is not in effect. You can just be yourself, even flirty without having to worry that it will be taken for anything more than letting your hair down.
The only issues I have with my married female friends is when they are fighting with their man and I point out something along the lines of ” be grateful that you have one” because not everyone finds a decent match. I try not to do that but it does happen a lot. That is a girl code violation. I am trying to work on always being on my friend’s side rather than our …I mean their husbands. 🙂
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 9:08 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Totally agree with you. I’m very close to my best friends’ husbands. Some of them I knew before they got together with my friends. All of my friends’ husbands are very attractive too – gorgeous actually – both inside and out. Now, I am someone who will definitely get “tingly” when I see a good-looking guy even though I’m in a 25+ year committed relationship with an amazing man and would never cheat, but I don’t have those feelings at all about my friends’ husbands. Couldn’t even imagine it. And, I know the same goes for my best friends.
Very well said! And I know you don’t want Detective Sal Limon except as a character in a novel someday. 😉
I don’t think Brandi’s flirtations with Ken were anything but innocent. And that’s from someone who loathes Brandi.
I can agree with every word you posted. I especially dislike the whole forced storyline of Portia being spoiled or too mouthy, If she is getting out of hand, then as a mom, Kyle needs to BE a mother and stop it. I think she is hoping for more storyline for Portia, ala Milania. (super brat). I DETEST beyond words the way Yolanda constantly gestures with her hands, and I am a hand talker myself. NOT that bad tho, I think ‘her love’ needs to tell her she is not cute saying it over and over and over. She appears to be a teenager in love, more than a settled married wife.
On WWHL Brandi explained the car, she is leasing it. She said she put 3000 down and had a monthly payment. I felt better when I heard that.
Because leasing a car is a smart way to go??? No. Not at all. She is dumb.
It really depends on a person’s financial situation and hers may qualify. Brandi doe not have an employer, she is paid for various projects from various sources. She is probably set up as a “business” for tax purposes, if that is the case, leasing a car makes sense for tax purposes.
There is a video of Brandi’s (and other housewives’ cars) new Range Rover on Bravo’s website. They show one video of Brandi and Lisa’s cars, and another video of Kyle’s and Lisa Rinna’s.
Her old Range Rover was about $80K, so with this one being “the only one in the country”, it may well have been six figures. But that doesn’t mean it cost the entirety of whatever her “six figure” check was from her book. Six figures can mean $100,000 to $900,000 – that’s a large delta. I refuse to presume that she spent all that she made. That wouldn’t make any sense. She’s too driven by financial security and independence (from needing a man for financial survival) to simply toss money out the window irresponsibly. She has consistently stated that she wants financial security.
She still has a website with a Shop for FU and STFU T-shirts and her books, but I can’t find her evening gown clothing line anywhere… assuming there is no longer a “Brand B by Brandi Glanville”. Does anyone know? And lastly, she’s surely making money from her app “Blunder Block”, not to mention all of her appearances. I’ve managed booking for personal appearances, and they make a fair chunk of change.
I didn’t know Yolanda’s father was killed in a car crash when she was only seven. That explains her devastation over Bella’s “poor choice” and the fact that Yolanda repeated those words, over and over. I suppose it is best to allow production to film it, knowing you can add your two cents in the talking head segment, than to pretend it didn’t happen as the press devours it. I hope Bella was moved by seeing her mother in tears over it, and seeing how it drastically changed Yolanda’s whole trip after the already emotionally draining visit with her very ill (possibly dying) mother. I wish I had a show and video for all of the times my own kids’ poor choices devastated me. Sometimes, booking our kids a flight on a guilt trip is the only way to wake them up.
You have a point about how much that 6 figure check was for. Josh Flag bought a smaller home in BH for 1.5 million. Let’s say Brandi’s check was for $500,000. That’s enough of a down payment for a 1.5 million home to be assured of a loan. How much does she get paid on the show? I just looked at Trulia and found 13 homes for 1.5 m or less in Beverly Hills, and that was not including condos and foreclosures. Heck Josh’s company was listing several of them as well as Hilton & Hyland. Use your Bravo connections Brandi. What’s wrong with this picture?
Y’all are WAY overestimating what Brandi got for the book. She only gets a portion of it anyway the actual author gets a large chunk.
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 11:37 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Oops forgot about the real author!
“That wouldn’t make any sense. She’s too driven by financial security and independence (from needing a man for financial survival) to simply toss money out the window irresponsibly. She has consistently stated that she wants financial security.”
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 10:00 AM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I second that – BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
I like RHOBH. I wouldn’t waste my fingers typing about something I didn’t.
Hopefully with the addition of the new ladies, the show will get back to what it’s supposed to represent, rich and fabulous lifestyles! That’s why I started watching in the first place. I want to see a lifestyle that I know I’ll never be able to afford, but I can dream LOL.
Brandi who???
Oh moderation hell!!!!! I needed a new name because of work – it’s me Skeeter lol. Don’t make me stay here too long, I have anxiety issues LMAO!
I’m just curious, why don’t you guys like Kyle/why would you think no one does? Like what has she done? She’s definitely not my favorite but she’s fun and has some good lines every now and then.
People think she’s a shit stirrer and desperate to be popular. I think she likes to gossip a little (like myself) and is a social person that wants to be liked by others. I mean she seems like a normal person to me, and I think people judge her very harshly. I like her.
I don’t like Kyle because she is the worst friend or sister anyone else could have. She’s done everything she can to make her friends look bad:
Lisa: preys on the weak, manipulates her friends like Bobby Fisher, never apologizes, can’t forgive etc…
Taylor: is such a bad mother she didn’t know where Kennedy was when Kyle took the child from the nanny.
Kim: outed her problem, allowed Taylor to disrespect and threaten Kim throughout season 1 while expecting it has Kim to support her against Camille.
And that is just from the first season. She has not changed.
What country are you watching from?
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 7:00 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Yveline, you’ve pegged her exactly right. It’s a character thing. Or lack thereof….
This Kyle hate is a bit unwarranted. If it wasn’t for Kyle her sister wouldn’t have a job right now. Kyle was the one who got her cast, and if you believe the rumors the one who wanted her to come back every season. The limo scene from season one was bad, but I think Kyle has been a good sister at times too. Didn’t she and Mauricio pay Kim’s bills for awhile?
I like her hair, well until I saw Joyce’s hair and then felt sorry for her hair because it was not as nice as Joyce’s –
Three things:
1. Why was Yolanda on the yacht with Kyle’s family? So weird. I know it was for the show, but really? Why not fly a child or two over to join her (could have avoided the Bella DUI thing). The last way I’d want to spend my time is being “third wheel” on someone’s family vacation (and if I were Kyle, I wouldn’t want her there either).
2. Did that yacht really just move in and out of that harbor? Didn’t seem like they ever went anywhere. Guessing the promo deal gave them the yacht for free, but gas costs a fortune and no one was covering that expense, hence vacationing on essentially a docked boat.
3. Did not know Eileen was married to Vince van Patten. Loved him. Hope they don’t bicker constantly. That kind of couple really irks me.
yolanda had just been on vacation with david in turkey and he flew home and she popped in on kyle at kyles suggestion. and kyle repeatedly said that they were to have the yacht for a week and they would be tooling around the med. it is possible they stayed more near shore and it is also possible that much of the trip was left on the editing room floor as it is just an hour long show.
@TT. . . You made me laugh…I too had a crush on Leif Garrett. . The Tiger Beat and Sixteen magazine years…..Leif Garrett, Jimmy McNichol, Vince Van Patton, Shaun Cassidy, Scot Biao, . . . Blasts from the past LMAO!
I consider myself a music snob, but I am terribly embarrassed to admit that somewhere in my record collection I have a vinyl record by Jimmy & Kristy McNichol from 1978. I think they were both wearing hot pink satin jackets on the cover. I was just a dorky kid back then.
Hey TT – you can catch Leif on “World’s Dumbest” (sorry I am drawing a blank as to what channel it’s on) – he’s one of the commenters on there – hysterical!
I enjoyed seeing Yolanda and Kyle channel their inner Malibu Barbie and Skipper while being dragged around the Med. on flying bagels.
Leif Garrett is still alive, but he’s all mine. I’d hate to have to cut a bitch over it. But I will.
I’ve sort of moved on, but I’m always here for him if he needs me. 🙂
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 12:22 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Your undying devotion to Leif is all kinds of adorable.
He was pretty much my first and only celebrity crush. My mother was horrified because she thought I was too young (I didn’t even tell her I planned to marry him) when I was in 1st grade I had a friend in 5th grade who lived down the street and hung out with me a lot as long as none of her classmates knew she was hanging out with a kid. Her family (like all of us did) went to Malta frequently to shop and she was in love with Donny Osmond. She would come back with all the US magazines and posters and records. I was sort of a fan adjacent of Donny’s but my true crush came a few years later with Leif. lol.
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 1:51 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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Good stuff, TT. I am enjoying this season. More of what I wanted to see, which is how the other 5 percent live. As for passports – you are supposed to turn them in when you get a new one?? I have all mine, dating from 1976! Am I in trouble??
Garrett was hot. Bobby Sherman was my man, though. 🙂
I may or may not have turned in my childhood one with all the cool stamps… It was lost when I applied for my adult one. Then miraculously reappeared. 🙂
I think it is against the law to have more than one passport. Maybe it is just more than one valid one.
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 3:44 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I’ve had a passport since I was a baby (mom is not from here; dad is American, so we traveled frequently to mom’s home country my whole life). The last time I renewed my passport, I turned it in and when they sent me the new one, they sent me the old one too with holes punched through the bottom (cover and every page) marring the actual passport numbers so it’s useless, but I still have all my “stamps.”
Anyway, that last old passport that I got back was my first adult one (10 year expiration) — previously, all my passports where for minors that I had to renew every 5 years and I never got one of those back when I renewed them.
So, this is a long story to say I think either (1) sending the old passport back (with the holes punched) with the new one is a new thing or (2) they send back expired adult passports with the new one, but not minor passports.
*My experience is with US passports.
***Kim: she looked gorgeous in her dresses! I’m so excited for Brook’s wedding. I loved her imitation of Kyle being ridiculous and getting sick.
***Kyle: So fabulous ugh! Portia is still a little brat. My family used to vacation like this when I was younger. I’m so jealous! Being an adult is a struggle! lol She being worried about Yolanda thinking her boat is too small speaks volumes about Yo. She seems like such a great traveler, not the typical ugly American. Kyle is literally afraid of EVERYTHING. lolz
***Vanderpump: I love that Jiggy has “events” he has obligations to attend which obviously means he needs to do some hardcore clothes shopping. #hairflip I think Vanderpump is ridiculous to say that her friends are always looking for a problem with her. Congrats on playing the victim act better than Brandi does darrrling!!
***Rinna: Worker Bee alliance with Vanderpump is cute. Her relationship with Vanderpump reminds me of Brandi/Kim. So goofy and fun!
***Eileen: Her home looks freaking amazing. Our Malibu wives are so rich and fabulous (Camille, Yolanda, Eileen)! Her husband is soooooo sexy. I think it’s interesting that she is in a family full of guys. Their tennis scene was cute!
***Yolanda: LOL at her calling the floats bagels. She is SO hot in a bikini!!! I like her appreciation for history and the Gothic architecture in Spain. I’ve been there several times. It’s amazing. I’m glad this trip brought Kyle and her together, because she seriously had intense issues with Kyle on her debut season. I can’t even comment on the sick parents story. It’s too sad and hits home. I hate Bravo’s shady editing in reference to Bella’s DUI. Feel so bad for Yo considering how her dad passed. 🙁
***Brandi: I don’t think it’s a good idea for Brandi to filter herself on her podcast. I actually don’t think it’s possible. She should stay true to herself. Brandi explained on WWHL that she’s leasing that new car. I still think it’s unwise considering the other financial obligations she has… not very smart.
I always look forward to my tard bf’s mini recaps. 😀
LOL I actually think TT got her new format idea from MY comments. **flips hair**
**blows a kiss to Michael**
Darlin, I don’t even READ your comments.
I use the HW intros now. The editing on some franchises jumps around like crazy. I really wish they would just do each “story” completely before jumping to the next one…
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 5:29 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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I think TT totes did too. 😉
The last episode was a bit jumpy for me with the editing. Maybe because some scenes were shot later than others. Also the ladies appeared to pair off for each activity instead of grouping up for a dinner party. I hope they cull the cast for next season. Seven is one or two ladies too much for me. Especially when some have so much baggage with each other and bring it up every episode.
Love your post J.D., only thing I’ll add is I also LOVE L.R.’s house. Its so cozy and homey. Plus there’s a few ghosts! : )
I don’t get the Land Rover/Range Rover popularity either. They don’t look like much, I’m sure they’re very nice to drive. I’d rather have a Mercedes GLK 350, personally. I bet Brandi expects Leann to foot the bill for the boys’ education, since she’s so rich and all.
Speaking of cars, honestly, the new top of the line Volvo SUVs are much sweeter than the Range Rovers with better color combinations too. Plus, Volvo will fly you over to Sweden to pick one up. I’m just sayin’ . . . .
Yes, Volvos are very nice cars. I’d also rather have that than a Range Rover. My dad has a ’92 Volvo sedan that is a sweeter ride than the 2000 BMW X5 my boyfriend used to drive.
Also, I want to say this is what RHOBH was originally about: showing us the luxurious lives of women and their families/friends. This was an excellent show with just the right amount of drama but with a focus more on luxury. I really enjoyed it.
It was casual and family-friendly!
Stop making sense! Did you get laid recently or someone? It’s like you’ve had some sense knocked into you!
On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 5:30 PM, Tamara Tattles wrote:
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You may be on to something…
Lastly, as we wait for the blog round up, I think it’s telling that Kim and Rinna NEVER mention each others’ scenes. They definitely hate each other. lol
What do you think their fight is about?
I just looked up the cost for Land Rover/Range Rover…if it cost that much to buy then leasing has to be ridiculous!
I like RHOBH because it is refreshing now to see Lisa Rinna and Eileen Davidson on the show. It’s nice to see rich folks frolicking around and that their children do the same stuff that irritates them as other children from lesser income families. lol Must love that show and the cast is not perfect but it is complimenting in that they seem to get along and are on the same accord most of the time. Good to see Brandi mend some fences and agree to disagree amicably so that it’s okay to in the same room as some that you might have had a tiff with at some time. lol That is why I like the show more this year, same with RHOA seems they are trying to mend fences on the shows this year, hope RHONY and RHONJ can do the same thing. Peace is a good thing to start with and then work those relationships, friendships and have that family life. IJS Thanks for the tea TAMARA it was great as usual, so informative and on point. Love it.