Real Housewives Franchise

[scarlet]

From the LA Times link:

He said publicists called to "reprimand" him. And he spoke to the Los Angeles Times without a Bravo representative — really not allowed.

"They hate the fact we've figured how to take exposure from the show and turn it into something," said Smiley, who argues that the appearances that he and De La Rosa make are not for press or promotion. "We're about making personal relationships in the industry. It comes across when we meet people," he said. "We're not hungry for it. We're not pushing too hard."

Oh, dear god, what an asshat! Right, you're not a total media whore and "hungry for it."

[indygirl]

luciano said:

Jo and Slade are just really, really bad actors. The speeches, the calculated movements, the dramatic pauses - it's like watching a telenovela.

What? Do you mean to say that you weren't moved by their tender yet heartbreaking and completely-sincere-in-no-way-rehearsed moment over the boiling pasta?

scarlet said:

And now Jo's a really bad actor with really bad blonde hair.

Oh, you are kidding? How bad must that look! Do you have a picture?

Oh, and no record contact.

Ha! I should be ashamed at how happy that makes me.

[scarlet]

You can see Jo's bad blonde hair in this video clip of the reunion show.

[bklynred]

Damn. I was all set to say Jo looked bananas, but I think she looks good with the hair. Very Farrah Fawcett, but at least now there's something noticeable and memorable about her, as opposed to before, when she was really just kinda...there.

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I hate every single person on this show.

Well, the one teenaged girl that said her mom needs a boyfriend is actually fairly cool and snarky. But everyone else sucks huge donkey dick.

[scarlet]

Did anyone watch the reunion show? I only (so far) saw bits and pieces, but those women are still as delusional as ever. My favorite part (so far) was when the host (who stunk) asked Tammy about the incident when psycho Shane called her "Tits." She was talking about how offended she was--and Jeanna was weighing in that she was mortified--and Jo rolled her eyes and said "he's a guy, that's what guys do." I swear, Tammy gave her a look that could kill.

[girlnamedcarl]

Right there with you, scarlet. Right down to only having watched about half of it so far and wanting, like Tammy, to kill Jo. (Also, is it me, or does Tammy just look gorgeous on this show? Despite those weird things on her shins.)

This was my first time laying eyes on Andy Cohen. I find him instantly off-putting.

[Peggy Lane]

What about when Jeana said something to the effect that what Jo really wanted was a man who would treat her badly, and when she found a guy who was horrible to her she would declare herself in love?

Also, Lauri makes me want to throw something at my television.

[scarlet]

I didn't see that part yet! Now I'll really have to make sure I catch one of the 45 repeats.

Oh, I did love the part when a viewer e-mail to Jo stated that she (the viewer) thought Jo was disrespectful to Slade. All Jo could say was "well, then, turn the channel." She has zero self-awareness. You would think watching herself would've made her a little introspective, but no.

And Tammy did look good (I don't know if she's had any work done, but it's not creepy obvious like Lauri's)...except for the glitter chaps she appeared to be wearing.

[Benni]

The channel Slice just became available on my satellite 2 weeks ago with this show on it. I just have to say after seeing the first 2 episodes I am so sad I have been missing this. They are only showing 1 episode per week. Aaaaagh. This is the greatest show to snark on ever!!! Where did they find these people?