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OK - I just got into these shows back in August when DC premiered. I heard all my friends rave about them, but resisted and resisted... until I couldn't resist anymore!!! With DC being my first season, and not really knowing how dramatic the other seasons were, I quite enjoyed DC as my first experience into the Housewives franchise. I thought the casting was brilliant, as you have big players with strong connections who aren't in fear of foreclosure or bankruptcy (save the Salahis, but they deserve it). I think this is the whole point of the Housewives shows, to show life as a rich, powerful snob (much like Beverly Hills will be, going back to their roots). Atlanta and New Jersey are very entertaining with their drama, but really should be on VH1 with their hijinks. They are all in bankruptcy or foreclosure... basically fake and trying to be on TV. So yes, DC isn't as popular, but I have a special place in my heart for that group of girls. I loved Stacie, Lynda, and Mary equally. Michaele brought some good drama, but they are ridiculous and are leaving (whew). I hated Cat at first, but now I really like her a lot. The reunion last night was awesome, and I can't wait for part 2 when the husbands come out. Mary is right - the Salahi's hijacked their show, bc I really would have loved to see footage of Stacie connecting with her dad (which we started to see in the first half of the season). Hopefully if Season 2 comes around, they will... although with Bev Hills and Miami and all the other higher-rated shows, I think Bravo might be on overkill with all these shows. I saw the first season of NJ on DVD - it was awesome, yet a bit dark and creepy. I love Caroline and her sons, and Dina. Jacquelinne (sp?) is a bit naive. Danielle is ridiculous and fake. Teresa is enjoyable, and I love her kids and how she loves her kids so much, but I think she's a little too pageant mom for their own good. The reunion for Season 1 was awesome, can't wait to see Season 2 on DVD if Netflix will ever carry it. I've also caught up on Atlanta through reruns of Season 1 and Season 2 on Bravo. These girls are a trip, except I think Kim and NeNe create all this fake drama bc they love to be on TV. I even heard NeNe rented that house of hers just for the show, and these women really aren't as rich, powerful as Housewives should be for these shows. Oh well... I love the new girl Phaedra (or as NeNe calls her 'Fakedra'). NeNe has some great one-liners. I just got the DVDs for Season 1 of Orange County... and man does this show look OLD. Its funny to see how the franchise started out, and now with all the high ratings and popularity, they can inject a bit more money into their production... which brings me to Beverly Hills - WOW they've changed the graphics and tone of the show. And I love how they are holding Diamonds instead of peaches or oranges in their opening shots. These girls look so plastic with their plastic surgery. Should be a good season. Netflix isn't carrying New York yet, and Bravo hasn't shown any reruns since August... so this is the only series I haven't started or seen yet. I hope to soon though, because my friends love this city the best. I'm surprised they don't go to Chicago... but Miami seems pretty logical too.

Just caught the reunion... Brooke is so stupid and in complete denial of her whore-ness. She'll never change. Saaphyri was looking GREAT and I'm so happy for her....but I got nervous when she started go off on Brooke about the white-girl comment. I thought she might get in a screaming match, which would go against the point of Charm School - especially if you're the winner. Larissa will never change, and she's doing it for TV. Her mother was just as whack - and it could be her real mother - who did look albino? Anyway, MO definitely had to do some back-tracking after stepping up to her - but I wish Mo would have just punched her out anyway. She looked like a huge gorilla coming up to Larissa's face - haha. I'm wondering what the drama was with Courtney's standup - and how that pissed off Mo. I didn't hear anything about that. I didn't even notice that Krazy wasn't there....wow. Interesting. Shatar - that girl is still a hot mess - and loved how she claims she comes from a royal bloodline. Riiiiiight. Can't wait for more Flavor of Love spinoffs!

I was happy with the outcome...it was actually very touching and I loved how Becky, Saaphryi, and Shay all cried and came together in forgiveness. There will definitely be a Season 2 - MoNique kept saying "our FIRST winner"..... And what's up with Saaphryi and Leilene having their old hairstyles in the interview parts of the show, even after the entire show....they would talk about winning and the end of the show before their makeovers....I want to get to the bottom of that. Looks like Shay and Larissa are enemies now in the Reunion - kinda sad - although I'm sure it's scripted to get their own show....or Larissa is trying to anyway. LOL at Shay calling her out on wanting to be the next New York.

Cheap - I agree with you on all the Leilene/Brooke drama. What was Brooke smoking anyway - how could she not expect to be kicked out? She was a WHORE and I hope she realizes it after watching the episode. She got nasty with Leilene for no good reason. I'm rooting for either Shay or Saaphyri. Although I think Shay is great at playing the game, I don't really think she's learned that much from Charm School.... I'm surprised we're already at the season finale!

Larissa - ok the girl has a LOT of growing up to do and is such a hater - but she brings the drama and I like it. She's not a funny bitch like New York is, but she still brings good drama. I feel bad for Leilene - but she does have a few screws loose. I couldn't believe she would give away her mother's ring just to win the competition. I love this show though! Was expecting more from NY - she was only on for like 10 min.

Yeah - I meant to ask about the punch. I thought for sure I saw and heard a punch in the back of the head. The reactions pretty much sold me on the punch too.....I guess she didn't make contact? Hmmm....shady.

Larissa has got some major problems (unless her act is all for TV). But that chick won't be lasting long with her hatin' attitude. I'm surprised Leilene is staying over Cristal. Cristal didn't really do anything this week to warrant an expulsion, unless you want to say the whining to judges thing. I just love this show - it's so funny and ridiculous.

WORD! I agree with everything Cheap. I loved how brave and willing Dara was to do this - and she totally worked her walk. I felt bad too when she was crying and being cut down. I totally forgot about Nibblz! If anyone needed to be on this show, she is it. I wonder if they tried to get her.... Goldie is great and was very professional doing her judge job. She is no where near as trashy as these other girls.

I was LOL'ing the entire hour - especially when Dara was being taped and then the curtain drama and finally the feathers on the eyelashes! hahaha Glad to see Jennifer go home - she barely said a word all season. I didn't understand why she was there - she is hopeless. And she didn't understand why she was leaving? hahah get a clue girl. Looking forward to next week...

Oh Good God - I can't wait for next week - did you SEE Like Dat all taped up? GROSS!!!! haha Anyway - I really didn't understand the Bottom 3 - I guess they are basing their performance on the actual competitions and not 24/7 actions around the house. Because I definitely expected to see Pumpkin down there after all the crazy un-lady-like crap she did tonight. Not sad to see Krazy leave...she's ridiculous with her whole 'Neveah' crap. Seriously. And I can't believe Bootz is only 22! I didn't realize she was so young - that means she was making out and getting gross with Flav when she was either 20 or 21. Nasty. And yes, she's a MAJOR hater.

Hottie is a TRIP! Haha - tonight is killin' me!

Haha - oh I loved it. I was scarred by Like Dat's THONG sticking out her fat ass when she came over that mesh wall. Oh and "Ghetto Banshee B!tch!" - that was funny.

I am all over this....I can't f'ing wait.

Norbit Starts out FUNNY, then slows down, then gets funnier as it goes along.

Smokin' Aces Very odd, yet strangely entertaining and funny. Not for the weak though!

The Hitcher Not bad, but pretty unrealistic - I totally would have done things different had I been in their position. Great bad guy though - he kicked butt! Oh and the old Ethan from Passions had a small role in the movie...

Children of Men DEPRESSING. GRAPHIC. I'd give other reasons as to why I didn't like the movie, but they'd be spoilers...so I won't. Don't get invested in the storyline...but if you want to go and just watch some people blow things up and torture people, then you might like it.

LOVED the Monica/Kevin stuff. Can't wait for Liz/Carly fight and the Dillon/Lucas stuff! Great job Ryan!

Ryan! I miss talking to you man.Anyway loved the Tracy/David stuff - soo fun. Also like the Monica mystery at the end. I liked yesterday how you ended with Maxie walking in on Lucas and Dillon hugging...lol - hope that stuff makes it into the next episode soon!

I just saw The Holiday today. Soooo good, a little long, but definitely good.

Whoever wrote the dialogue for David/Alan and Maxie/Dillon is a genius - those scenes stood out today! Loved them! Love what you guys are doing - With Sam remembering Jason, things are going to heat up!

HELLS TO THE YES! David Hayward is IN General Hospital! Love it...can't wait to see his storyline unfold.

LOL - I love the nonchalant death exit for Jamie....and no one cares...lol "oh she died, oh well, I love you Robin!" - hahaha

Good stuff - I would have [!@#$%^&*]ed that hostess out though.

That mayor is a b.itch! lol Anyway can't wait for tomorrow's - Maxie/Dillon stuff Great job today!