The Just Thought I'd Share Thread

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Originally Posted by mezzoforte

Hmm, maybe we need a TV/reality discussion thread? Just a thought.

Here, here! Specifically a Bravo Reality thread (although the RHW shows are syndicated on other networks around the world). I want to live in a reality where scowling Australian lesbians do salon takeovers and Isaac Mizrahi waxes poetically about "color stories." 24 hours a day. I just can't get enough.

The entire original cast is returning--a mistake for Kim, I think. As well-meaning as she was, by the end of the season she came off as a sad drunk, to state it bluntly. I don't think she can present in a way beneficial to herself personally or professionally. Much of that is her sister's doing and I'm always surprised at how many people claim to adore both Kim and Kyle--both came off well in the beginning but quickly destroyed each other, in my view.

Yeah, Kim did not come off well at all, especially when Kyle read her the riot act in the limo. She went there. Kim has some demons alright, but Kyle's house is not perfectly clean either. She has serious anger management issues. Also, maybe there is some potential with that English man that Lisa introduced to Kim (where is that barf icon again?).

Ed, you're killing me here!

You counted Lisa an "independent working woman," but not Adrienne? Don't get me wrong--Lisa might be my favorite housewife of all time, but arranging flowers at her husband's restaurants, bought with family money, does not an independent businesswoman make! Adrienne wasn't exactly self-made either (nor did either of them claim to be), but did seem to work very hard.
Actually, I think Adrienne may have been the savviest housewife ever, with the possible exception of Bethenny. She was there to brand herself and earn publicity for the family, and handled herself with aplomb. I don't think any directors saw Kim Richards and thought, "AHA! She seems stable enough to be my next star!" Adrienne, though, may be the first housewife to make it through a season without saying anything offensive or threatening. Too reasonable to be a favorite of mine, but no denying she played the game well.

J'adore Lisa! She treads that fine line between English haughtiness and earthiness splendidly. Well, I knew Lisa was a child actress who then went on to open and operate a number of high end eateries with her husband. But I didn't know that she was old money. In any case, she comes across as someone who has it all- career, money, glamor, looks, a close-knit family, etc., yet has worked hard for it and appreciates what she has. I don't get the sense that all of this entitlement was handed to her on a Missoni teaset tray.

On the other hand, Adrienne has the gall to look you in the eyes (with her fixed, frozen, somewhat cross-eyed expression) and declare (with her plumped duck bill lips) that she, who is married to the plastic surgeon, has not had any work done. And even though she doesn't get sucked up into the petty drama of the other housewives (boo!), she becomes quite the bully when it comes to her hopelessly henpecked husband and her kids. Of all the "characters" on the show, she is the one who shows no vulnerability about anything, which makes her something other than endearing. I'd heard that Jillian Barberi was considered as a BH housewife. I so wish she could replace Adrienne Malouf.

Not often does one come across a Camille supporter. I'm...intrigued? Let's go with intrigued.
She lost me in episode 1 when she admitted to having four nannies for her 2 children, both of whom are school aged. Watching a soft-core porn star get high and mighty about Faye Resnick's Playboy spread was breathtakingly hypocritical, but it's her shoddy parenting that made her a serious contender for the most reviled reality star of all time.

I never said that Camille was some kind of vessel of abstract virtue. I just said that I felt sorry for her. Also, despite her lack of common sense or humility, she seems to have the best of intentions, which is certainly more than I can say about Kyle. Regarding Faye Resnick, I think Camille was legitimately offended by some of the things Faye was saying about guests at Camille's own dinner party and was trying to let it be known that such behavior was not welcome in her house. And if I'm not mistaken, Faye was a guest of Kyle, who was stirring up shizz to start with. Plus, soft core porn is one thing. Spreading yourself as if in the midst of a gynecological exam for a magazine is another magnitude of tartiness. Faye deserved every hit she was taking.

In terms of the most reviled reality star, I'll match you and raise you one with Alexis "Jesus Barbie" Bellino. All at once she gives women, Christians... and the entire human race a bad name.