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Well, eighty million weeks later…Real Housewives of New Jersey IS FINALLY GETTING GOOD!
Wow, that took a whole season but here we are on the cusp of whatever happened before last year’s reunion. Which is that Melissa may or may not have been a stripper. And Teresa may or may not have outed her. And one of the Kims may have been involved. Actually – that’s one thing we do know for sure, one of Kims was definitely involved….because it all goes down at the Posche fashion show.
Hello. I eat puppies.
We start off with drama before drama, with skanky Kim who owns Posche making the rounds and inviting all the ladies. Mel is annoyed because Kim has apparantly been running around town saying bad things about Midge, but she agrees to go. Caro and Jacquee are annoyed because they know they’re going to have to sit near Teresa, but they agree to go. Kat agrees to go, because she’s boring and has nothing better to do on this show. Or in life.
Kim latches on to the star of the show like a cockroach on some leftover linguine and is meeting up with Ter all around town in preparation for the fashion show. I’m sorry - in preparation for this:
Introducing the slime at the bottom of the latest bloodfeud.
Well, we’ve all seen the previews – this greaseball is here to allege that Mel used to “dance” for him at a gentleman’s club. My preliminary assessment? Ter was set up by skanky Kim, but we’ll delve deeper into that in the recap.
As for the rest of the show – the Manzos hit Hoboken to visit their sons and the new generic girlfriend, but it’s really just another setting for Caroline to play the “another Manzo success” game! Cause when your kids invite you over for english muffin sandwiches, that’s how you know they’re made it.
Kat tries to close the deal she set up in the cemetary next to the gas station parking lot where she launched her brand. Rather than using actual desserts to do this, she simply shows an airburshed poster of herself and calls it a day. Her business partner, Lebanese Dilbert, comes along to add that real professional touch as he talks about sex for the entire business meeting.
Lauren Manzo starts the inevitable downward spiral of CaFace – I mean, with that name, there’s really no chance – by moving into the Chateau’s former space and annoucning that she’s ready to call the “constructing man”. Caro writes a check and talks a walk down the deluded side of the road to tell us how Lauren’s self made.
Finally, Ter tries to teach her kids Italian, only to be basically fired by Gia who takes over the whole thing.
And now, I will teach you how to say “Chalk is smarter than Teresa” in Italian.
But the real news is the Melissa stripper thing which I already love in it’s bloodfeud infancy. Meet you back here for all the sleazy details!
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All I’ll say now is Tre was OBV set up by Bravo. The only mystery is which if any of the housewives was involved before hand and which were caught by surprise as well.
Bravo screwed up with this one because the interwebs are buzzing and it doesn’t seem like anyone is buying this ‘Tre set up Melissa’ storyline they tried very hard to sell. Some sadistic people over there, I must say
Kim D. reminds me of Magda in “There’s Something About Mary.”.
Kim’s voice! She sounds like Roz in Monsters Inc!
Who are the Kims banging to get air time on this show!? I cannot believe I have to see either of those haggard harridans on my TV again. And Tre was totally set up, I have no doubt. This whole thing absolutely reeks. Who is the question. Who?
@ChickBomb I think your preliminary assessment’s right. Duck lips totally set it up. It looks like she already knew about it. I wonder how long.
ROFL As soon as I saw those English muffins I could tell it was another Manzo success.
So Gia maybe got some time put in. But then Tre got too busy being on tv to ride them over to their Nonna.
If a 5 yr kid’s just got 1 language it’s because they’re just hearing 1 language. She needs to get them in the same house with her parents. Or they’re going to stay like that.
Kim was vile. “I heard she was just a bartender.” I thought she was just getting this info. What a horrible person.
Look up doosh baag in dictionary and his greasy bald head is there. I bet he is a pinky ring kind of guy.
Teresa was set up. If any of you looked at Jax when the guy came up to the table she had her guilty look on. I so beleive she had something to do with it. I’m hoping BRAVO cleans house for sure
Froggie and Fruglie have to go, shes selling Canolli makers from QVC. They are a dime a dozen now. She should get her bike out and go to the hair salon and Fruglie should go pump gas.
JaxAss has to set her committments and make her son #1 not #3. And she says he has Autism. I think she lies.
Joe Marco should go off into the sunset. He is a disgrace to the Gorga name.
Carowhine and crew have a good life in Hoboken never to be seen again. You are a has been.
That’s it for awhile.
Hmmm, interesting @ Bobbi. Didn’t think Jax might be behind it. Kim D is a vile hag.
Tre has her faults for sure but it does look like she was set up.
Could the Manzos have been more obnoxious to Lindsay when they went to brunch? They can smell her cooking all the way down the hall? Do they think someone should open a window? They were acting like it was the most offensive thing they’d ever smelled. It was eggs, bacon and english muffins!
And, Caro keeps saying she’s worried about how lil’ Albie will be able to handle a relationship and his business. Run Lindsay. Run far far away!
^ I agree about them being rude to Lindsay, I mean people balance relationships and work! Caroline needs to get off her high horse and or just ride into the sunset on it. Im sorta over the Manzo and their “problems”. Im sorry but most kids start off on their own, just own it Caroline and people would like you more.
I too think Teresa was set up by Bravo/Kim D. She did look surprised at the salon and really tried to get them to stop talking about it. I dont think will ever be resolved unless there is a big surprise at teh reunion and Kim D admits Tre had no idea.
For supposedly fluent Italian speakers, it was pretty sad that Juicy and Tre had to look up the word sandwich. Didn’t she once blame her mangling of the English language on the fact that she “thinks in Italian”? Now she’s claiming she only speaks a certain “dialect”. Apparently she thinks in mangled Italian. Thank goodness Gia was there in her booty shorts to take over the lesson.
Oh and tiny Caro bitching about the cooking smells all the way down the hall…. Run, Lindsey, run!!
I’m still undecided on whether or not Tre was set up. Her act at the salon when slimy first approached her seems a bit staged, but so many of Tre’s reactions are fake… Hopefully we’ll get some answers at the reunion.
I happen to live in Bergen county NJ, and I am dying to do a pop in on Caf-feces. Other than the publicity from the show, I don’t see how it will succeed. This county is saturated with over priced spas and salons.
Let’s put this episode in perspective:
Teresa was not “set up”: she was in on it right along with Kim D. They all know going into the filming what the producers are hoping to get out of an episode and her “suprised” look was well rehearsed.
The primary reason for this “set up” is the grand finale of the “reunion” where the only reason to tune in is to see the bloodshed. Without it the only topic left to argue, scream, punch out over is in judging if Kathy’s culinary skills overcome Teresa’s.
This season was filmed about a year ago. Some of these scenes are out of context. And no doubt Melissa was in out it as well as a reason to “kick up” the drama a notch otherwise, after that “horrendous trip” to Napa why would any one of then be sharing a banquet table to view a fashion show as they sit elbow to elbow in a cramped space? In the “real world” that one fact alone makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.
Kim D was brought in for “cover” so they can all deny or accuse without the audience ever getting the inside of what the producers had intended from the beginning. Was Teresa “set up”? Was Melissa being “slandered”?
Stay tuned for Season 5 when they all manage to return regardless of how much they “hate” one another since this is all they have by way of earning a living. Those “step and repeat” appearances on the red carpet are just to good to turn down.
Did anyone catch the RHONJ marathon before Sunday’s episiode? If you did then you would know the time span that all of this change was a mere 6 months.
You’d also see Kim D very loudly exclaiming her dislike for Tre while Caroline was on Tre’s side, steadfast and loyal.
While I haven’t made up my mind entirely about who did what and think all of these women are vile in their own way think about this: If Kim D. hated Tre so much wouldn’t she have motive to stir the pot with Tre and Melissa during the Solstice party? Wouldn’t she have reason to try to bring this sleeze ball around the night of the fashion show to make Tre and her family look bad? (Maybe with the help of Caro & Jac as another commentor allude to Jac looking guilty)
Why weren’t they all in the show per usual like in years past but now all sitting in a big booth together? I don’t know who set up what yet but, I don’t think I can blame it all on Tre. Would Tre really want to embarass herself in front of the mob that attacked her in Napa? Is this even in sequence or, is this editing?
I do not believe Jac is lying about her son’s autism. If you read up on the story it’s plain to see he is on the spectrum. I wish her and her family well.
One last thing for now: it is very possible to speak a language and not know how to read it. It happens here in America all the time no? Think of the word dialect as akin to what we Americans use for accent. Southerns have a drawl, Midwest has a twang, Northeasterns has a hard sound. There are plenty if European countries with different dialects. Spain definitely has many, Italy, Germany etc…So one could stand to reason if you grew up speaking one language as a child but did not learn to read it, you could speak it but not read it. Right?
I DO AGREE the editors made the Guidices look like idiots (not hard to do) but I do think that edit was unfair.
If – and this is a Big F – Teresa was “set up” by Bravo then the reasonable question is why is she continuing to do this show?
A “normal reaction” would call for her to step away from this nonsense altogether for the sake of her parents, children, and the brother she claims she wants to “be friends with”. An “ambush” that has produced another breakdown in family relations would require that contract or no contract, you may want to consider telling Bravo to “shove it” as family comes first.
Which leads to the assumption that all parties are agreeable to this from the beginning. And this includes Melissa who obviously “went along” with the producers to amp up the volume even louder. Kim D was called in as a “distraction” so the “fans” could “forgive” Teresa and Melissa gets a “pass” as well.
Seeing them all crammed into that banquet was a big ‘tell” right there. The guy then chose that moment to slither in and made his presence known on camera.
A group who just returned from a “vacation” that caused 2 members to flee accompanied by 2 others “in support” as name calling and charges of “liar” were flung around are now squeezed together for the finale with each one screaming louder than the other over who was the “victim”.
Excited for the recap- great mini cap
I think Tre was set up by Kim in a desperate attempt to get on the show. I felt bad for both her and melissa
And the Manzo GF must really want in on this show to put up with Don Caro and Lapband…I dont care how awesome the guy is if he has a mother or sister like that I would be out the door. Could you imagine having DonCaro as your MIL?
and did ANYONE catch DonCaro saying she was bigger than jaqueline? Like, admitting she is NOT TINY??
I don’t think that Teresa invited this dude at all, obviously Kim G had him roll up. And look, let’s face that Teresa isn’t the brightest bulb in the box and couldn’t lie her way out of a sock. What surprised me was Melissa’s look of recognition when the guy rolled up on her, the whole “I don’t remember who he is but I know him” is bullshit. You knew exactly who he was. You don’t work somewhere for 6 months or a year and forget the owner. Hell you may not remember his name but usually a face sticks out in the memory.
It was brought up as to why does Teresa do the show. In my opinion it’s a simple answer: money. Her scuzzbucket husband doesn’t work, and the debt they have to pay back is enormous. So in order to push her brand she has to market herself out there. Cookbooks don’t sell themselves, nor do shitty alcoholic drinks. All these bitches are on there for money and screen time, seriously. They’re not on there for philanthropic reasons, NONE of these chicks are really pushing a charity, but ALL of them are promoting a business or a side venture, hasn’t that been noticed? Jacqui with that shit water blk, Caro with her Brownstone, now Brownstone Spaghetti Sauce, her useless kids Fatface and now her sons with their sudden venture into the restaurant business, Melissa with her awful singing career, and Kathy with her desserts. Teresa is not the only one who’s making money off of this terrible show, so let’s rag on her for something else, because I will respect her hustle if she’s keeping those kids fed, housed and covered in awful looking headpieces. I will judge her idiocy, but not her ability to take advantage of a spotlight if it’s there to take advantage of. All these Housewives try to build their small empire, and honestly it doesn’t bother me at all.
WHAT does bother me is blatant manipulation on behalf of the producers. We know it happens, but shit, really? Kim G magically produces some bald skeeze outta nowhere for reals? Yeah, ok. And the fact that the cast blamed Teresa? She is the type to have waved it in brother’s face (“See! I was right all along!”), I don’t think she has two brain cells to rub together to be that conniving. But, whatever.
1. I could not believe the booty shorts on Gia. Tre has lost her mind completely – who dresses a 12 year old girl like that? Is she setting her up to be a permanent pervert / pedophile bait?
2. It was ridiculous that Tre felt so strongly about teaching the girls Italian, yet not only had no clue herself about the simplest phrases, but also could only manage 5 minutes attention to the task, and then dumped it all on Gia. Pathetic looser!
3. The Manzos visit’s purpose was clearly to ‘evaluate’ Linds. I put is squarely in the ‘why did they bother?’ category. There is absolutely no chemistry between Albie and the ‘GF’, he is obviously uncomfortable and insecure around her, and much more so when the famb’ly is around. The bitchiness of Caro and LapBandLoren, the nose crinkling, the window opening, still do not come even close to the ridiculousness of Caro’s delusionally hanging onto their ‘success’ story. Albie is SO BUSY he can’t have a GF? Is she f-ing kidding? And to sit there, all smug and above-it-all, without touching the food, and make those same comments in front of Linds was just lame. I bet Caro thought she was so smart, so tricky, that Linds did not understand she was being belittled in her own home, but I know Linds did.
4. Kim is the faulest, sleaziest creepy-crawley walking cadaver to ever ‘grace’ this show. The venom in her eyes, the evil joy in her smirk, and the stubborn refusal to drop the subject with ‘oh, you KNOW ME, I just HAD TO get the details’ were appalling. I too wonder who she’s sucking off to get the tv time? Why is ‘Posche’ (and WTF is with this spelling???) in a season finale every fricking year??? The ‘fashion show’??? Bwahahahahahahahahahah!!!!! Please, urrrrrggggh, make her GO AWAY!!!
5. Melissa was clearly set up, and I will never believe Tre had no hand in it. I bet they shot that sceene several times until she finally got her ‘surprised face’ right, but it still looked very wooden, staged and fake. Her hate for Mel is palpable! A disgusting, narcissistic, self-obsessed, delusional human POS.
6. Whoever suggested above the Jax is making up Nic’s illness – that was cruel and uncalled for. No mother in her clear mind would EVER make up a story like that, and with all her shortcomings Jax is not insane. Despite all the silly things she says and does, despite her doormat longing for Tre, she is a dedicated and loving mother, and I wish her and the baby all the strength, support and success in dealing with this terrible diagnosis.
I’m with you Clouds! The other thing that stood out for me as being obviously way over-scripted (think it was next week’s preview), was how quick Melissa was to call Poison to the rescue. WTF? We’ve seen how she can hold her own with Teresa so why call the troll now? Rrrriiiigggghhhhtttt!
I cosign @cloudsinmycoffee, not that you need it but well put and, anyone that can drop the word ‘Skeesze’ is aight in my book.
The Manzos need to leave this show. I have left a guy b/c their mother & sisters were like that. It efn sucks to constantly be belittled. I think we got confirmation that girl is long gone anyway.
I am not think Teresa was surprised. The look of bewilderment on her face was the same look she gets when she is in a argument with someone, is called out on her blatent lying and continues to deny it in a louder and more high pitched way. I think the scene in the salon was to again push the theme of the season, Teresa is a victim, which many people apparently buy into.
My thinking? The set-up in the …OMG IS THAT REALLY THE CHATEAU NOW? REALLY? THEY MOVED TO THAT???…anyway…Chateau ALLUUUURE….Teresa had no part in. Totally believe that was Kim D. As much as I hate to take Teresa’s side.
But I don’t think for one minute she didn’t take it and run with it. Cause really…”OH MY HEART’S BEATING 500 RIGHT NOW…” For what? He didn’t SAY anything but “Hey, remember me?” Unless you’re planning to stir the poopoo no need in all that.
Teresa is very very dim witted but I think she’s finally picking up on what’s been going on this season along with the viewing audience. Excerpt from her Bravo blog this week:
“I’m so thankful I don’t have to defend myself and work as hard as the other ladies do to try and convince the viewers of what “really” happened. You’re all smart, you can see for yourself.”
Teresa has big flaws but I don’t think she’s conniving (or frankly smart) enough to concoct schemes to expose ppl on camera and then to act in such a convincing way. If anything she’d have gone to her brother with that info like she did when she told him Melissa would cheat on him. That was not something she said to the camera’s until Joe and Mel brought it up during filming.
I’m still reserving judgment on who I think was involved until next week but I have to say from the online previews I’ve seen, I’m having a hard time believing Jac and Mel didn’t have some hand in this, if not before hand, they’re complicit in keeping this lie going a year later when they probably know Teresa wasn’t involved.
I agree with you 1Lauren—this was a professional HIT by BRAVO—-Michael Corleone and Clemenza could not have done it better—use Kim D for your messenger b/c you know she wont say “No, I could never do that !!!!” It is as Toad said–her bid to get on the show.
@ 13 Katie– Tre is staying for the paycheck and the opportunities ( should say I mean that loosley) that the show will provide her and her family. She has 4 kids and a house and bills to take care of–oh and her husband. She will quit when she has a better offer and / or when her brother decides he and Melissa are leaving the show too. I think in Tre’s mind (and I dont mean this sarcastically) her BRAVO contract is seperate from her off-show life and relationship with her brother. Not that she is playing a character, but her contract is her job. Its not personal, its business.
I cannot wait to watch this tonight. Damn kids– its beginning to hit the fan.
I really think Bravo used Kim D. to set up Teresa. They wanted drama and the old hag wanted to be on t.v., so it was a win-win. My god, she was practically rubbing her hands together and cackling like an old witch stirring up some kind of potion in her cauldron. I hated Teresa, and it bothers me greatly that now I’m defending her, but I really don’t think she had anything to do with it. The other ones…maybe? Maybe even Melissa herself. Any publicity is good publicity, no?
The Caroline Manzo High Horse Show needs to move on. Seriously, Albie can’t handle a job and a girlfriend? Wtf? Whoever said they had no chemistry is 100% correct. Throw in the way the three of them sat there acting all judgmental and critical towards that poor girl and you have a recipe for disaster. Run Lindsay. Run far.
Also, does Cowaline getting fat again mean that lapband only works for awhile? Who knew? I loved when Albert said something about retiring and finding out she’s a bitch. He already knows she is and that’s why he’ll probably never retire. Plus, he won’t have access to his upstairs apartment anymore…
Bobbi what the fuck is wrong with you that you would say Jac is lying about Nic having autism?
Anyone notice the size difference in Jac when talking to Asslee on Skype and then the talking head? When was this because didn’t Asslee have to run home because she is such a fuck up and couldn’t make it in LA? Oh and the gas, you could have killed your neighbors fucking idiot. Who is she screwing to pay for the tattoos or is Jac still sending money but claiming she is a Laurita success?
Kim D. How vile, I just want to know. Sorry Tre you know me I have to ask in front of the cameras and totally ignoring you, but I am your good friend.
Caro only likes ham when it is raw and being tossed around?
Good luck to Lauren on her space. Family backing or not, going into business for yourself is a tough thing.
I see Milania is already prepping for her future by claiming she wasn’t chewing, but sucking on her eraser.
@Clouds – Fatface – I love the new name!
@mere2142 – #26 – Alas, twas not I who coined that phrase. My dear boy (in my head) Flipit coined it during the fabulous podcast What What Crappens. It has stuck. That, and his version of Carole’s voice and Madison’s squealy laugh!
I don’t think Teresa was set up. If she really didn’t want this to go down, she would have told Kim D to fuck herself and she didn’t. I think Teresa’s heart was racing because she is thinking this is where she finally brings down Melissa and drives a wedge between her and Midge and she was overexcited. Seems like that didn’t happen. The fact that last’s years reunion was pretty brutal tells me that the other ladies don’t think Teresa was set up either. I think the plan was to make Kim D look like the bad bitch, which she is and make Teresa look good….except that Teresa can’t hide the fact she is lying.
@23 KJN—Cowaline—bbwwahahaaahhhaaaaaaaa—-wiping tears of glee and joy from my eyes–brilliant— I think the lapband stretches out and needs periodic readjustment–it looks like Al has put on a few pounds himself.
@ 25 Lab– and snorting cawfee thru my nose on that one–bwwahaahaahhaaaaaaaaaa
My other burning question in all of this is WHAT HAPPENED at the show that made Jac not show up for the reunion and not want to return for the next season (Her son’s autism aside)?
That is what makes me think this whole thing is not Tre’s fault. Did I hear her right in saying that she and Mel???? heard from a mutual friend of there’s in one of the talking head’s Sundnay night or something to that effect? Was it Danielle?
So much doesn’t add up.
Lurve Cowaline!
Lauren better learn how to exercise (like I’m one to talk, I’m allergic to exercise) and eat less if her parents are any indication of the long-term results of lapband. I think Lauren is kind of mean and angry, and she looks like such a downer to be around. But, who can blame her with those people as her family. It’s no surprise that girl is so insecure.
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The rumor is that the ‘mutual friend’ is a biased producer named Cat (who is no longer with the show). The producer was involved in the set up and texted all the ladies except Tre when they were at the table about who the guy was and what was supposedly going to happen (if you watch the ep notice a lot of the ladies checking their phones at the table). This is why Melissa knew it was coming and baits Teresa to tell her who the guy was in the bathroom (in next week’s ep) so that they could all then turn around and blame Tre. Tre confronts Jac and ask her why she told Melissa that Tre was setting her (Mel) up to which Jac responds ‘my friend was texting me and told me everything that was gonna happen and that you were behind it’. Tre then says ‘what friend?’ and Jac says she doesn’t want to ‘sell out’ the friend. Since the friend is the producer and Jac didn’t want to be called out by Tre the next day she decided not to show up to the reunion and this is also supposedly why the network did not enforce its contract and make her come since a producer would be implicated in the drama.
Take it with a grain of salt its just one theory I’ve read
I don’t know what’s more painful at this point, Aviva or RHONJ!
Thanks LB52, interesting stuff.
Assley is getting bank from somewhere. You don’t just move to LA with no viable PR experience, get a job, and move into an apartment like that.
I’m going to look for her the next time I drive down Hollywood Blvd.
Really disgusted by the way Caroline and Lauren acted at the breakfast Lindsay made for them. As if this beautiful young girl has to impress those two judgmental cows…. Lindsay must want to be on tv real bad to put herself in that position. That whole family really needs therapy and anyone who gets involved with one of those “boys” will be sorry.
There is not one redeeming or interesting character on this show to root for, hate, care about or laugh at anymore. They’re all horrible. This stupid fashion show confrontation is our payoff for watching this interminable season of stupid, petty, manufactured feuds of these lowlifes??? Kim D again??? This constitutes as drama???
The reunion better be GOOD.
No Caligal you don’t. I wasn’t in the industry when I was out there but I had a well paying job and it was a fortune to live over by Castle Heights even back in ’06!
@toomuchtv Cowaline and Lapband only eat puppies too that’s why they turned Lindsay down.
@cloudsinmycoffee I think you’re right. If Teresa’d known about it 2 yrs ago it would’ve been a story line in season 3.
I’d be real surprised if she found out while they were doing the 1st take of that exact scene though. Or if Melissa found out when they 1st ran through the Posche fashion show scene.
My theory is Duck Lips wants to be on the show so bad. So she called up everybody she could think of. To see what all she could get. About any of them. Including people that knew Melissa before she married Midge. Till she found somebody that knew the guy’s name. Then she called him up. To make sure he was down. Then she got ahold of Bravo.
They might not’ve been that interested in giving her a regular spot. At least not till the focus group dept gets ahold of the whole season. And they see who all’s going to be asking for more $ etc.
But they decided to let her do the scene with Teresa in the salon. And do the 1 next week with Melissa at her store. For the reasons @Katie said. But also to throw her a bone. And to keep the door open. In case they decided later they did want her.
@Gypsy….I’ll be willing to bet $5 Jacs and/or Chris is funneling Assley money. Of course, so would I if it kept her on the other side of the country and away from me.
Kim is so vile I can’t look at her deformed face – but there is no way Ter didn’t know. Her fake look of bewilderment was so telling. This bitch is so getting her comeuppance – she’s a mean girl whom karma is taking a chunk out of. Good. The only nod I give to her is that she’s doing what she is able to do to provide for her family. She’s being offered deals on books and mag tell-alls while she still has her 15 minutes, and I for one would grab any and all of them.. When useless, drunk, Cro-Magnon Juicy heads to the big house, she’ll know how to hold down the fort. But make no mistake, she’s a viper and no one gets anything past her.
I don’t know why this “girlfriend” is even on the show. If we weren’t told she was dating Albie, who would know? Why would anyone stay with someone they have no visible connection to? Then again, Lapband doesn’t seem to have much going with Vito, either. Caroline and Lapband were like the wicked stepmother and stepsister at Lind’s cooking attempts. How rude. Another Manzo embarrassment.
Also, I think accusing Jac of making up her son’s autism is disgusting. It goes a long way toward explaining her coping mechanisms this season. I hope she straightens herself out for his sake, if not her own. I think she’s sad.
Melissa and Joe – meh. Comic relief.
I like Kat and Lebanese Dilbert. I hope she succeeds with her desserts. They look pretty tasty to me.
before I get to reading the ‘cap and the comments…can we talk about Albie’s girlfriend’s eyebrows?!?!
Looks like a Mii character I made a few years ago. EEK
…ok…..back to the reading.
@Annie…I’m with you. She looks permanently sarcastic.
@cloudsinmycoffee…..100% agree with everything you said. Tre doing the show for $$$ even though Bravo possibly setting her up, and Melissa knowing who the guy was.
BTW, does anyone care Melissa may have been a stripper? ANYONE??? Bueler? Beuler? Didn’t think so. What is the point of even strip-shaming Melissa? That was years ago, she’s married and has kids now. Why do that?
When I see Kim, I see this: David Bowe in “labrynth” http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/4000000/Movie-Screencaps-labyrinth-4010483-1024-576.jpg
Bravo obviously wanted some end of the year drama so they brought that corpse Kim back from the fashion dead to stir up some stuff. I’m still on the fence if Tre knew about it or not. I am leaning towards not…..but I dont think she’s totally innocent. I bet she slipped some of Melissa’s secrets a long time ago to the producers, or Kim, etc, kinda forgot about it…..them BAM! Bravo cooks up this thing at the fashion show, and Tre was blindsided only because she didnt know it was going to be brought up at this time.
Eyebrows aside, the Manzos were treating Lindsey like shit, and shame on Lauren for allowing them to do so. She’s been the punching bag for her whole family and she wont stick up for her bro’s girlfriend? Actually, she’s probably happy theyve transferred their bullshit bully behavior onto Lindsey. Sad.
@Annie That’s the disgusting part. The only 1s that’ll be shamed by it are their elderly parents.
“Another Manzo success story”
What those kids heard before each flush while being toilet trained.
@Caligal, I totally agree with you. That place looked like a Lauren Conrad apartment…gimme a break! That shit is NOT cheap. I didn’t live in a dump either, the guy who played the Candyman lived two doors down (LOL that’s my big claim to fame)
Ok let’s get this out there: BRAVO NEEDS TO TRUMP THE TABLE FLIP & THE CHRISTENING. So far season 3 is a snooze fest right? Soooo they pulled out all the stops for season 3. WTH would a strip club owner be in a salon serving Kim and Tre champange? NONE of it adds up. Except that it’s prefab drama that Bravo is looking to recreate in seasons 1 & 2 b/c they were such ratings gold. This franchise is born of epic fambly drama no? So they need a show stopper and this is the ammo they think they have to recreate that type of situation.
Also, if the rumors are true, Tre keeps saying that she hasn’t seen her fambly since last year after filming up until the reunion. Season 4? I’d say it’s in question at the very least.
“the guy who played the Candyman lived two doors down (LOL that’s my big claim to fame)”
@Gypsy, I would have moved ASAP as I am terrified of the Candyman. There’s no way I could have come home after a night of fun and seen him walking in the house also. In an inebriated state I am sure I would screamed and ran the other way.
The ex and I did joke about riding the elevator with him and suddenly a swarm of bees would appear and we’d die and he’d eat us.
Lots of Candyman jokes in those days.
@Gypsy, and now I am over here with goose bumps.
Classy it scared the bejebuss out of us too! Dreadlock Sparkle Pony Threadbomb
We all know Bravo had to throw in these episodes to explain why no one is talking to Tre. Would make zero sense to see Melissa and Joe leaving in a united front only to be told they are not speaking and haven’t in over a year. You suck royal sparkly balls Andy.
Wow–thinking about Kim D and realizing with that creepy face, she looks like Jael’s (ANTM) double.
@ 35 TooMuch– they were vile– Tiny and Lapband. Lapband is jealous b/c Lindsey is prettier and got more committment out of Albie than she has with Vito. But isnt she still cheering??? I thought the Brunch was on a Sunday and she would be cheering at the Jet game????? Or this could be BRAVO messing with Cawfee’s head again ( cue scary music). And Tiny–JEEBUS–she is huge.
Where was Gregg????? Delores got to be filmed but not Gregg???? And I miss Rosie too.
I am rofl reading all these comments and am cue-ing up to watch the prior 2 episodes–seeing Dina falling amuses me no end.
And–ok– OCD kicked in alittle bit — BINDI. I said it and am saying it. We saw this word first used at the Solstice Party–the little third eye chakra things and now Kat’s dessert company partner (?) is named Bindi. OCD-its for you and me!!!!
And a nod to my fave squishy baby Nick—what a snappy hat he wore to the play-date.
Does anyone read the ladies’ Bravo blogs? Melissa’s went up today and I’d be really curious to hear people’s reactions. Also she’s on US weekly tearing Teresa to shreds (I guess Caroline’s embargo on tabloid stories has been lifted?).
I really want to believe that Bravo scripted this story and that everyone is going along for the ratings because its really looking like Melissa is scheming to bring Teresa down and that would be really sad if its true.
It’s sort of like she’s trying too hard to sell a conclusion that no reasonable person would jump to. A man came up, said ‘do you remember me?’ and walked away. The only thing that blew this whole thing up into a controversy was the ladies spinning this ‘set up’ story for an entire year. And if you do assume set up, wouldn’t you first look to Kim D (who recently was bashing your husband in public) or Bravo who naturally want drama? Why jump to the conclusion that it is Teresa when your relationship is on the mend?
And even if she did initially have suspiscions about Teresa, after seeing the footage wouldn’t atleast a little doubt enter her mind? like ‘oh now that i’ve seen Teresa’s reaction maybe I was wrong.’? That seems more like a normal reaction to me, but now Melissa is doubling down on this accusation and got an US weekly cover because of it. Seems more than fishy to me
Ok, the REAL question is WTF is ROSIE???
This was the first thing filmed for the season thus why no Greg or Rosie.
It might have been pre-season, or a night game and that is why Lindsay was there on a Sunday morning. Or it is a hodge podge editing and god only knows when the breakfast scene was filmed. As of April they were together, but according to Albie from August his love life is complicated at the moment as BLK has taken over. Not sure what that means.
My guess no shooting for Season 5 will commence until the reunions are shown as this season was ruined during the filming of the reunion for season 3.
After reading all the comments…I think Teresa was in on it all along. This is a dude that surprised her with information about her family. This is the same woman that threw Andy Cohen off of her and loses her cool very easy. So, some douche bag skeevy bald guy tells her that Melissa danced for him and all she does is calmly tell him to not talk about her family. Then has zero problem with Kim continuing the conversation when Teresa leaves the room.
Saying Teresa didn’t visit her nephew makes her crazy. But, call his mother a stripper and she is fine with that. Or bring her store bought cookies.
@28 Ionatrailer…I agree. Calm is not her MO when surprised. I think she was excited because she knew what was happening.
@24labowner…Yes. Assley is clueless that she almost blew up her entire building. All Jax says in her blog is her daughter is learning from her mistakes. No wonder Assley floundered. Tattoo on neck and wrist. $400. Blowing up apartment building.$4,000,000. Being allowed to barely parent 3,000 miles away on Skype. Priceless.
All she did was move out. She didn’t cure cancer. She didn’t climb Manchu Pichu. She moved out. Oh and went to a bar.
If anyone wants to join me…I am getting a tattoo of the #58 to commemorate this post. Not sure where I will put it though. Suggestions?
Ok, I’ve read all the comments. Watched the show again. Read some interesting theories on other sites and I just don’t know what to think re: who was set up. AM SURE skeevy bitch hag Kim D. was involved.
If Mel worked for the guy, whether as a bartender or a dancer, all she needs to say is, ‘Yes, I worked for him.’ No biggie. She was probably putting herself thru school. Nene was a dancer. She had a kid to support and she totally owns it. Own it if you did it Mel! No one cares.
I read somewhere that when Mel called Midge he was nearby. Why would he be near that venue at that particular time? Maybe we’ll see next week.
What’s going to be a shame is if all this bullshit becomes too much for the Gorga parents to take. It can’t be easy seeing your grown kids arguing and dragging family issues out on TV. And, if Bravo is complicit with interfering with someone’s family problems for ratings…shame on them. I really don’t think I can watch more of this next season if it’s this same bunch rehashing the same old stuff over and over. And I can do without ever hearing bucktooth Lebanese Dilbert making any more TMI comments about going down on Kathy.
Get a new crew or I’m outta hear Cohen!
Oh, and, I disagree with whoever said they’re are no likeable characters left. I like that little bitch Delores and gotta give some love to the milkman’s kid Gabriella. She can hold her own with Milania.
Hey kids– Bravo is running mucho episodes of RHNJ today and tomorrow—Lordy—really giving us alot of stuff to rewatch.
Asshat used the word “like” about 24 times before I tuned her out–stay in Cali–just stay.
@ 59 @Much– yes– I am done with Dilbert– all those remarks were really gross.
I am on the side that Teresa knew nothing about this—Kim D knew and the fame-whore that she is participated in this BRAVO orchestration. We all remember “the book” written by Danille Staub’s ex-husband. And may I just ask what line do I stand on to get a book-deal????
Does anyone think the Milkman’s kid is some kind of genetic anomoly and she’s really a high IQ’d little girl? I’m thinking she knows she looks nothing like the rest of the fambly and, now that Milania is in the same school she put her ass in check by saying ” I can see you but we can’t play at recess.” to continue her matermind plan to diassociate herself with the JooDishays so her formitive years MIGHT not be so bad…
Just a thought.
ROFL Gypsie— I think Gab-our little milk-ette looks alot like Juicy’s mother. She is a doll—so different from her sisters. As much as I love Milania (and fear for her classmates and teachers–but damn–that kid needs more air-time), I am glad to see Gabriella getting more facetime.
I don’t know why Mel would be concerned about admitting she had been a stripper/dancer in her past. DonCaro certainly wouldn’t judge her. Right?
I mean she was totally behind Critterfur’s stripper car wash idea.