Gray Bunny

Random thoughts as I have some free time at work... RHOC: It's stale but it's not toxic. The endless merry-go-round of Tamra/Vicki/Shannon hating and loving each other has seen better days. We know Vicki's out and Shannon needs to be "rested." Tamara, like Gizelle, is the necessary evil that keeps stirring the pot. I don't have strong feelings against Gina or Emily (I know Emily isn't much of a fan-favorite), so I don't find them to be the "problem" of the show. Are they aspirational? Nah, but they can be entertaining. Jen is bland but not a dud; she's just a B player. I don't have an issue with Carmella, but I don't think she'll be asked back. Heather is the crown jewel of this franchise; the one that brings the true aspirational wealth. She's safe and needed. Someone who wasn't a breakout nor a dud was one-season Elizabeth Vargas who keeps popping up here and there in the last couple seasons and honestly, I find I like her even more now. She's got that aura of a peppy news anchor or field reporter. If they brought her back, I wouldn't be mad. Otherwise, they could use a refresh. Take out 3-4 castmembers (Vicki, Shannon, Carmella, and maybe Jen or Emily) and bring on someone who has true wealth and wants to have a lil fun in the limelight without being some thirsty up-and-comer who's looking to hawk a sad jewelry line or hair product on TV. RHOSLC: I haven't seen last night's show, but I'm going against the grain here. I thought Meredith and Lisa's song/dance at Bronwyn's event was pretty lame and pathetic. They spent "hours" rehearing a song that is literally 4 words on repeat? Then their so-called dance looked about as coordinated as a 2-year-old Christmas pageant. Was Bronwyn's reaction a little dramatic? Yeah, but overall, the 2 "mean girls" looked dumb. I know Andy loves her and her twink son, but honestly I'm ready for Meredith to be put on pause. In the last two seasons, she's adopted that obnoxious Erika Jayne "too cool for school" attitude and I'm not digging it. She doesn't apologize for anything, takes no accountability, and creates an odd dynamic whenever she enters a room. She and Lisa have iced themselves out of the group, but I would guess we'd sooner see Lisa putting her tail between her legs and trying to make nice-nice next season if her buddy were booted. Yeah, Lisa would still be Lisa, but she'd play the game to stay on the show. Meredith can go. I'm already over the new friend-of, Ashley Quai. Heffa can't keep her stories straight right out of the gate, and already turned on the friend who brought her on the show. Idiot. I hope she gets read for filth as the season progresses. I wanted to like her on her first day, but now I'm just ready to see everyone turn on her.

You know what? Last night was the first time I was totally Team Robyn and giggling at all the clapbacks and truth tellings. Even Miss Karen was impressed. Yay, Monique is back! Yay, Cynthia Bailey drops in on another franchise! She's always a breath of fresh air, no matter where she goes. LOL at the non-response to Stacey's engagement announcement.

I still need to catch up on NuRHONY (OMG.... don't forget the OG Golden Life starting next week, too!) but I'm otherwise caught up on the rest. SLC has been great so far, and OC is okay but it'll be winding down soon. No matter if it was "mutual" or another firing, it's good for Vicki to step aside again. Yes, it's important to pay homage to the person who started it all in honor of its 20th season, but she's also shown that housewives have a literal expiration date. She just can't hang anymore. She's literally sitting out on the group party events due to fatigue. Maybe she needs a regimen like Ramona Singer of regular exercise and Pinot Grigio. :)

Potomac is BACK baby! Great opener. @Taoboi said it all. I don't blame Karen for "sundowning" during the group arguments. Like you said, she's regaining her footing, out of prison and a marriage in turmoil that she's sharing publicly... I can see why she doesn't want to engage in the mess just yet. I actually like that Karen and Gizelle have always had each other's backs overall, even when some of the fighting cut a little deep. And the iconic banters of "Is Jamal coming?" "Uh... no." "Is that Jamal's number?" "Uh... yeah." Classic. So I'm quite interested in learning what happens down the line between the two that Karen is shouting out "you're dead to me!" I had to LOL at the non-fanfare of Robyn returning. "I'm back!" :::crickets::: womp, womp. The only downside of Robyn not being fulltime is that we won't get the chance to see Juan's cute face, who I'm sure has no interest in returning on-camera. I feel ya on actually liking Wendy despite knowing better. Just like I said last year, she finally found her place in this group where she can drive story and make an impression instead of just being some obnoxious side character with a new business du jour. I prefer her beefing with Robyn versus Karen though. Ashley continues being messy boots Ashley but she's looking damn good as she does it. I'm glad for Josh but he seems too poor young for her. New girl seems okay so far. Jury is still out. Speaking of Mia, in that flashback photo of Courtney and Ashley, I think I spied Mia in the group shot. Can't wait for next week! :)

I've always been pro Brooke/Bill since 2013... No matter what Bill says now, Katie's always been the second fiddle plain-Jane missionary sister.

Gurrrrl that was my same exact thought, lol.

I guess that checks with an eight-person cast. Though I might've had Emily & Gina and Jenn & Carmella swap.

Those recreated flashbacks were embarrassing. It was supposed to be cutesy/campy, I guess, using Cady McClain as Laura. It was Body & Soul bad.

To me, this post was the clincher. No follow-up posts needed. LOL

My Lord, I love my delusional Lu, but she was doing the absolute most on UGT! Was she on something again? She was beyond activated the entire night. I laughed so hard at her Mommie Dearest-like tantrum the next morning in her hotel room talking to Dorinda. Gizelle and Porsha continue to be the hilarious Greek chorus, putting up with all the baffoonery. Meanwhile Alex McCord's dance... Oh Alex, you entertain me with your fabulous nerdy self. Too bad UGT Season 4 was scrapped.

It was quite clear, as someone like Michael Logan even pointed out back then, that Reilly purposely sabotaged the show on his way out in late 1997. What a better way to stroke one's ego than to see the show you helped build into a mainstream watercooler soap fall apart once you exit? I mean, John & Hope? Keeping Susan Banks around to do a bunch of cartoonish hijinks with Celeste, Vivian and Ivan? Speaking of cartoons, poor Louise Sorel had to wear ridiculous costumes as her and Ivan tried to get by with no income (A bag of french fries, a sheep herder, etc.) until shacking up with narcoleptic Jonesy. Then there was the suddenly frontburnered Jack & Jenn with a double Recast Jack, on the run in the circus? It was all a lot of bad stuff that ushered in the era of DAYS feeling like a soap parody than a real soap, and dumb Sally Sussman-Morina took the ball and ran with it, not realizing she was set up to fail. Granted, I will say there were some storylines that just needed to finally come to their conclusion, such as Carrie/Austin/Sami and John/Marlena/Kristen. Ditto the aspect of making Stefano a free pardoned man instead of constantly being on the run. A recast Roman with Josh Taylor I'll just go ahead and blame squarely on Ken Corday.

Between last week's RHONY and her ignorance at the OG RHONY reunion on UGT, Jessel makes me take back the compliment I gave her last week. Talk about tone deaf! Anyhow, I liked Carole's re-introduction on the mothership, and I am loving the OG RHONY reunion on UGT. Alex McCord! Oh, and Bravo shaded Jill Zarin by not giving her any fanfare other than a basic chyron letting us know who she was. I'm guessing Ramona was not invited, nor Bethenny, heehee. UGT continues to give me the feel-good vibes overall. OC's Vicki and Tamra discussion at the end helped soften Vicki's image with her being guarded about her romantic partners. Still, having her Debbie Downer ass on both shows simultaneously is a recipe for getting booted off again.

I mean, they had Robyn one year so the bar has been low for a couple seasons now 😄 Gizelle will be good on this because she can't stay quiet. That could mean she'll get voted out quickly, but she won't go out meekly. Plus, we get Bianco Del Rio! Whoo-hoo!

Samesies. Strong opening episode though. The season overall looks like it'll be good. I am interested in seeing how Mary will navigate through all the petty nonsense against her really real grief. I'm glad they do give her comfort and a sense of "family" given her own family did not show up for his homecoming service. Intense stuff.

Oh yeah, she was annoying but also hilarious. Her singing her songs in the car, enunciating every word and doing the motions was ridiculously hilarious. And I loved watching Kyle and Porsha's reactions at the table, clearly annoyed and finally snapping. It was funny. Luann was enjoying herself...