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WAIT? You think I like JEN? JEN SHAH? But DING, DING, DING!!! I couldn't find the words last week for while the episode before the Pho party left such a bad taste in my mouth. THAT'S WHAT WAS BUGGING!!! At least in Season 1, they seem like a group of friends from diverse and interesting backgrounds. But since the reunion...YES. They are about alliances and it shows. Fascinating to watch for sure, but where is the friendship? I know there are moments of it (Jen and Heather breastknocking, this past week of Utah Lydia (yes, I LOVE that!), Meredith, and Jeannie and the wig), but they are actually rare now where I did not feel that in Season 1. Last season, Lisa was Fabulous, but this season I did not feel she was living up to the title of Fabulous Ice. And you said why that is. YEEEEEESSSS!!!! She is putting in the work for sure, but she really is coming across as the world's dumb villianess. But it's funny. lol. Now...Jen. When I meant Oscar performance, I didn't mean that as a compliment. No, no, no. Where Ms. Pat the Puss was doing things that made me see red, red, drag that trick, red all last season of BH, Jen is not coming across like that. I think you, me, and @Chris B see how deluded she looked. I honestly feel like I mentioned before that she is playing her hand well for the audience for sure (if I ignore that Twitter video she posted yesterday), because I have not heard (outside of yesterday) ANY trolling like Pat the Puss was doing online all last season. So all I have is what she shows on the show. And that she is doing well. Her looking humbled. Her filming with her family. Trying to play innocent. But again, she is PLAYING. And we see it every time she steals a look at the camera...which she has done every time she is on screen EXCEPT during the Pho dinner. I don't know if you have seen the comedy satire SERIAL MOM, but I honestly feel like Kateleen Turner's character in that moment ('Suzanne Somers, this is my BAD side!') that she is seriously in her deluded mind the victim and she is going to ride this (and fame) all the way to the trial and like Serial Mom try to get a hung jury by discredit everyone in her path...except not with the comedic flair of Kateleen Turner. In fact, I feel Bravo is banking on that. That's why they are (already) casting for Season 3 and then I believe filming will start around the time Jen's trial actually starts next year. And while yes, I know she's playing 1) I am entertained to see how far she can go like the best soap villainess of old and 2) I cannot help but feel sympathic toward that family. No kids should have to be treated how the FBI did in that arrest episode. That can only be traumatic for a person of color...and a kid at that. She definitely is miles ahead of Pat the Puss, but still not a fan nor a stan. I agree about Heather. She has not been the same since the reunion. And like I said then, she's like Jen, but subtler. Little Girl will never be a grown A^& woman like Ashley Darby. #trust RE: Miami. I know, I know. I will. It looks like it's Season 2 (but refreshed) all over again and I can't wait. I figured it was a good idea to bring those videos over. Cuz there are just too many questions. Thank you. THIS. And some of the best shows are the shows where the setting...RHoNY and RHOA come to mind...is also a character of its own in a way.

That is my worry as well. Like Sheila's last return started off well for me in 2017, but to see her end up as a waiter and fade away. Yeeeeah NO. At least she has a bit more meat to her from what I read, see, and look forward to seeing.

12-13 The amount of people who are wanting Peter to die already have me hollering. So far, my favorite has been Liz's death glare and Maxie being so flip about it. That did lead to a nice Liz/Maxie scene. I guess Hades froze over. KILL HIM, LIZ!!! KILL HIM!!! And finally we are back to Curtis!!!! And the missing link of his story...STEEEELLLLA!!!! If anyone would have knowledge of the backstory...it would be her. And she felt missing from it so perhaps that was why the story stalled. SHUT UP, MICHAEL AND WILLOW!!! You don't get to judge Chase or Brooklyn given what you did!!! And I loved Chase stepping up to those twits. I do like that Jake is fitting in surprisingly fine. And I loved his talk with Curtis. LUCY!!!! MS. WU!!!! YES, GIRL!!! GET YOUR STORY!!!! And BRRRADD!!!! At last! Can we get Lucas back, too? If you had told me a year ago we would have a vibrant triangle with Carly/Sonny/Nina, I would have thought you were crazy. BUT...they are so slow burning this and I stay fascinated. If they only rope Kevin in as Sonny's therapist as he assimilates back into himself...but alas. But I could say the same thing about Epiphany and Britt together. Epiphany NOT checking her. I guess it was cold down there as well. The best thing about Brando/Sasha's drama (outside of Sasha discovering Nixon Falls tea) was seeing Amy!! Can we get Chet back, too?

OC OOOOOooooo...Sweet James spoke up...

I would rather err on the side of caution than to be in a hospital bed. Speaking as a vax and boosted as well, I expect a bit of common sense. If one does not have sense, one gets to deal with the consequences. Again, whether we get through this or not is depended on if people can not only think about themselves, but other people to SOME extent as well. Now THAT (you had it already and 3 booster shots) I can understand. Sadly, people cannot read minds. From what I see in my jobs, just being around town, and talking to friends and family in other places, I agree with. I still felt for the few days I was there, that Manhattan did a more thorough job to stay on top of people masking, v cards, etc. than what I'm seeing here in San Diego now.

RHOA A FOH for Sheree? I bet I'll love it. Happy to hear Alexia is reigning...AS SHE SHOULD. Wait. What picture of a black baby? Yeah, I feel the same about Mary. I know what people are saying, but I know what I'm SEEING. Shades of DALLAS for me. And it doesn't help that Bad Weather are so transparent. Moreso for the reasons you listed. And to think I used to love Whitney and Mary's friendship because they both felt like outsiders. And oh my God YEEEEEEESSS!!! I really and truly feel that the reason they are mad, too, is because Mary can READ...THEM...DOWN. And for her aloofness, she is highly observant. That's what made her so great during the Season 1 reunion. She may be many things, but stupid is not one of them.

OC And the takedown of Shannon continues... It was not as exciting as I was expecting, but it was decent all the same. Like others have said...Shannon has been needing a takedown season for a long time. And there is no one who is more adapt at getting at Shannon like Heather. That the other vets are falling behind her (Emily and Gina) is just sad since what does it truly say about them...or just Shannon period? I wouldn't count Shannon out yet, but she will definitely have to do some begging. But darrrn at her own father shading her next week. She is not having a good season. Meanwhile...Noella, Noella, Noella. She continued to give us raw as she navigated through her divorce and processed it. It said a lot for who was there for her (Shannon, Gina, her mother, even Heather a little bit) and who was not...YES, NICOLE...I meant YOU. I disagree with her being a friend and trying to get Noella out of there. It really felt like she was just uncomfortable with any sign of public emotions. Even her words were not the words of a friend saying 'hey, girl...i know you hurting, but NO HERE. let's get the car.' And then there she was being messy to Heather (along with Production and the rollback) by saying wat Noella said and doesn't even remember saying. I would think Heather is clever enough to not fall for the trip of kicking a helpless bird, but we will see. But interesting that while Noella already has the divorce as a storyline, being friends with Shannon in opposite to the other girls as a storyline, Production is now trying to set her up against Heather. I know...too produced. Ugh. But I soooo like Noella. Watching her processing how she is feeling about the divorce when she was just so happy a few episodes ago is fascinating to watch. It reminds me of Shannon's first season where she was actually reacting to everything organically if dramatically. Outside of Heather vs Shannon, it is the story to watch this season. And that's great for a newcomer. THINGS I LIKED IT'S ABOUT NOELLA. I can't say it enough. What newcomer comes on this strong and it feels organic at the same time? And that's what Noella has been. I'm truly enjoying her journey from rich housewife to woman going through a divorce. And all without starting a feud to be interesting. Yet. But we seem Production want Noella vs Heather. Meanwhile there's tension between her and Dr. Jen. So she's just the gift that keeps on giving. SHE'S WORKING FOR THAT CHECK, GIRL!!! Look at Emily having a party at her house. Look at Emily come for Nicole and Shannon. And that look she shared with Heather when Shannon arrived...the shade!!! But after two years (outside of the Co-Vid stuff last season) of giving nothing, Emily is hitting her groove. It looks like. I...WILL...END...YOU. Ooooooo that speech by Heather was EVERYTHING. AND the episode ended on THAT. Wow. What would be funny if next week Shannon be Shannonn and go off. THINGS I DID NOT LIKE MOLEHILL. While Jen is right to get close to the HBIC Heather....hehe. Her trying to get a feud started with Noella. Need relevancy much? BOO, SHE AIN'T YOUR FRIEND. And by she, I meant Nicole. That scene with Heather in the car (with help from Production) just come across as she was trying to get back in Heather's good graces by some weak tea. Sorry, it did. But that was not as bad as how she did not want to be there for Noella while she was breaking down cuz it looked she was worried about how SHE looked vs her 'friend's' pain. Not disliking her but that was bad form. Another decent episode. RHOA Cast photo has been taken.

Same. I rolled my eyes a few times at how some of the dialogue was too 'on the note.'BUT that is what soaps tend to do with recasts so I can't fault it too much. I agree with you that I like that Deacon is the source of the tension and what I liked about last week was that I could see both points of view as well.

NEVERLAND!!! lol. I really should get around to doing the time to watch.

12-17 For a week that only really featured Taylor's return and Ridge vs Deacon, I thought it was a good one. But yes, KA's discomfort of the wig is starting to show. Meanwhile I do like that Taylor's return had such a build to it. I could say the same for the Deacon conflict. It was great to see TK and SK have enemy chemistry down. And I do like how it is dividing up Ridge and Brooke nicely...just in time for Taylor's return. Perhaps her and Deacon should get together and watch everyone's (and Sheila's) heads explode. Or is that where this is going? Well, I cannot say that I hate Sheila slithering around. For now. But she better get to scheming if she's jealous Deacon has been making headway with Hope and (especially) Brooke. And I've loved Steffy and Thomas banter. So like a brother and sister. Which reminds me thank you to whoever in wardrobe has been dressing Ms. Wood, cuz I LOVE the beret and just about everything she had on. But watch. I said this past week was decent and B&B will probably do that thing where they rush through stories now. lol.

Well, I was pleasantly surprised to see Kristen make it on the list, happy about Sheila and extremely happy for Faison. I like Carl, Roger, and Mitch are on it as well because their reputation precedes whether I watched their respective shows or not. But I could say that for Stefano as well. No matter how funny he was written, I always found that JM still play some sense of menace with a dash of charm.

Awwww stop!!! That is something that has definitely been on my mind even before Cali started to bring back the indoor mask mandate so...we'll see what the new year brings...

SLC WOW. These girls really woke up and chose VIOLENCE? And I loved IT. Oh my God! The reactions. The slights. The shade that was thrown at OTHER WOMAN'S FACES. I was here for it. It was like their version of the POTOMAC outdoor party at Cabin Gizelle. There was so much juicy confrontations for me. Fabulous Ice vs Jen. Jeannie vs Mary. Meredith vs Fabulous Ice. Mary checking Little Girl. And like last week, there's such a duality to a lot of the women that there are times I'm shaking my head at them...other times I'm cheering for them. This week though it did not lead any sour taste in my mouth. Well, Little Girl did, but...lol. JEN. Just wow. Now THIS is giving me Oscar Performance. Sorry, Ms. Pat the Puss. Because Jen is pulling out all the stops. She's talking about her kids. She is showing her man. She is showing the whole family in fact. And what is getting me is that not only have there been real tears, but there has been a real remose. And she is truly still all about herself. That is clear. She's still being VERY mindful of the camera at all times (except at the dinner interestingly enough) so it has to be a performance, right? So the fact that I'm questioning myself and my own conviction over if she did it means she's doing an excellent job. That said...I loved Fabulous Ice checking her at the lunch they were at...if she had not turned on the waterworks, Jen would have been toast. And I loved that she was a bust of a sense of humor at the Pho dinner. And her and Mary...if they team up...lol. A Taoboi can dream. LISA. I found my Fabulous Ice enjoyable, but wishy washy. I know...shocking! lol. She had a great moment with Meredith and Jeannie. Then there she was being a boss and checking Jen at their lunch...only to get outmaneuvered. Then she's hanging with Little Girl...why? And then Mary got into it with her for making the same mistake Little Girl made at Mary's party. Then she had to beg Meredith to stay since she was over the bs. Entertaining and not boring, but I just expect more from Ms. Fabulous. HEATHER. Well, I'll give her this much...she is navigating herself a lot better than my Fabulous Ice. She already has Jen aimed at her. She is keeping it cool, but loose with Mary (and did you see Little Girl glare daggers at them making up?) Her comedic moments were on point. And she has a story. It's just...that story is stalling. It was nice to see her brother who is kinda cute. HOWEVER...is Heather's storyline going to be dragging out every ex-Mormon in her family? And as someone mentioned online...doing that makes one question if she is doing it to be close to her family again...or because she just needs something to form since she is NOW talking to them now that she's on TV. LITTLE GIRL. I'm sorry, but no. Even if it turns out to be true about Mary and her church, in the Little Girl vs Mary, I'm Team Mary. How Little Girl is going about staging a takedown...Giiirl, you are weaksauce. I will give her this...she has the potential to be an Ashley, but she is just not crafty and cunning enough like Ashley can do so sly it's not even funny. And Ashley is in control of herself at ALL TIMES. She is acting like...well...a little girl. Getting mad at Heather for making up with Mary. Deflecting (even if she is right) onto Fabulous Ice when she and Jeannie called her out on being nosy. Causing a s^&*storm to hide the fact she is staging a takedown on Mary. Nice try. In fact, if Little Girl had not deflect after Mary checked her at the Pho dinner, I bet Mary would have exposed her a&*. MARY. Now I'm going to say the same thing here that I said about last week...Mary really needs to articulate herself. It is clear in her tone she did not mean to say something that could be seen as racist. She sounded ignorant so I hope that when Jeannie talks to her next week that is made clear cuz while it seems clear to ME that does not mean that it came across at all well with OTHERS. Just like last week's comment while I also understood and yet here comes a group after her. Ignorance can be unlearned to bring one to a place of understanding (ex. Sutton on BH). That said...she was the business this week as they were gunning for her. And yes, hilarious as she sat there and couldn't remember she talked back to Jen and then Production did the rollback. But she was funny throughout for me. I still say that for someone who is so aloof, Mary was quick to see that Little Girl was trying to start something. But...it still went left. MEREDITH. I continue to be sure that her and Fabulous Ice's friendship continue to fall apart. It's so funny given where they were at versus where they are now. So that moment where she came back to the table because her BFF wanted her, too...was cute. So was their moment with Jeannie at the beginning of the episode. So of course she would feel a way that Jeannie did not tell her that she invited Jen to that Pho event. I also liked that she checked Jeannie, too. Moreso since Jeannie had already started to side-eye for Jen's arrest. JEANNIE. I was liking her growing friendship with Fabulous Ice and Meredith and then she had that dinner. While on one hand, yeah she did cut through the bs. How about the bs she herself was dealing by starting something with Mary. Always with Mary? Things to make you go hmmmm... And next week looks like it will be the girls vs Meredith/Mary to see if either leaked Jen's whereabouts before the arrest. The plot thickens. PS. I hollered when Mary said that Jen couldn't be arrested...look at her outfit. Then commented the outfit. DEAD.

I agree with what others have said about Luis and Sheridan. I didn't watch much PASSIONS, but I knew that was (along with Thresa/Ethan) one of their money couples. So I was shocked that they never reunited when the show ended because I remember them having great chemistry. Not that it has ended, but I would like to add Liason to this as well. So much potential. So much toying with even so much that they toyed with it under a recast that would never be (and allegedly are toying with again if the GH discussion thread is saying it right). But now...smh. It goes without saying...I will be SHOCKED if if GH gets cancelled/ends, that Sonny is not riding off somewhere with Brenda. SHOCKED. Both of these. Poor, Poor Julia...one of my favorite AMC characters...

When does Beemer and his 'bounce a coin off of it' butt not look good. 😜

HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!! Since my (essential) job is post office adjacent, December (which I hate with the passion of Dark Phoenix) is our busiest time. NO ONE GETS TIME OFF. The owner even worked on his birthday...which was yesterday. As for my other job...well...technically I got off. But if it is choice between that and NYE to work, I would rather Xmas. And no one was scheduled properly this weekend so since I normally don't have anything to do (see above post office adjacent job) and it's in hospitality I don't mind. And since I've spent the majority of this month between 6/7 am to 11pm either at work or sleep, yes, I don't mind going out for a well deserved (but safe) dancing. Part of the reason, I am not sure about seeing my coworkers is that the region around where I live (which is where they will be) is not nearly as safe as I would like it to be. Versus where I plan to go which again security does check for vaccination cards. That was something that I liked when I was in NYC for Halloween. They were checking EVERYWHERE I was able to go and God bless them for taking it seriously. THIS. I agree with the quote, but after two years of NOT seriously hurting the stupid people (including a woman who I verbally gathered, dogwalked, and flat out drag in front of EVERYONE AT THE POST OFFICE for daring to not stand 6 feet away from me), I could use a bit of (safe) balance from the idiots.

DUBAI Meanwhile...tomorrow on PROJECT RUNWAY La Dame, LuAnn, Leah (hiss), and others will be on.

I work Christmas. But seriously, my co-workers are wanting to have a NYE gathering and while I don't mind being around them, I'm not sure yet. I am vaccinated and boosted, but I know I am planning on going out dancing for NYE, but where I am going is one of few places I go here where they ask to see a person's v card so I don't mind going there. I know I don't a repeat of last year when I dozed off 10 minutes before midnight. lol.

Well I've always liked BD and Lumi and happy to hear that they remembered that once upon a time Lucas was a schemer just as much as Sami.

Yasss!!! Now drag Ex Soap Opera Star and EricFake (and someone can let me know ) and we're good. Oh yes. The cherry on top? The reunion has not been filmed and Marge and Tre are currently STILL on the outs. so the reunion will be dynamite as well. This might be a case where Andy's favoritism works FOR me cuz he will probably have Tre's back over Marge. And same @Cat. Given that trailer and people attacking RHOA and POTOMAC, it will be interesting to see in February will fans and Andy will be side-eyeing the violence or just being side-eyed. PS. I believe the BH is above (cuz that PK show ain't it). 😜 ETA: Hold up!!! Sheeree knows Carlton from Season 4...I...

12-13 Yay!!!! Deacon made it into the credits!!! Ooooooh Heather Tom...how I miss you. Yeah, no that wig is hit or miss, but darn it if KA does not resemble Taylor so good casting.

12-9 LAUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And yes, I cheered when she knocked out the potential assassin. That's my Laura!!! And yaaaassssss to Ms. Wu getting a storyline. And how it is helping getting Brad back on the canvas. Britt could use her BFF. It's been pretty steady viewing though I've been busy. But I will say this... I love when people who don't regularly interact do...that was a good scene between Maxie and Sonny. I give JS his props. I have not liked his reactions as Valentin on learning about Brooklyn, but his scenes with Anna, Brooklyn, and Chase at the Q Manison as he said good-bye to the baby was more understated and that I actually felt. Good job. The Curtis storyline has vanished. Meh. And the teen storyline has totally backburnered to C plot. I stay loving all the Cassassdine intrigue. And Ava in the thick of it. So Sonny/Nina...February Sweeps. Feeling very slow burning and can't say I hate it. And now Willow knows and Parking Lot Pete in the wings. Uh oh.

NJ Immediate thought on trailer? After two long years FINALLY it is Marge vs Teresa. Go on Dolores from Patterson!!! Uh oh....at Tre's daughter vs Joey over her dad. Everyone AND I MEAN EVERYONE put in the work!!!!