Real Housewives of Atlanta: Home Is Where the Heartbreak Is: Don't Be Partying With Tards

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Dearest Gasmii--

It's too damn hot out to waste time with an opening monologue from your recap artist. Besides, let's face it, there's very little going on this season. I would prefer they'd have made the entire thing about Sheree terrorizing everyone en route to her long-unawaited fashion show. Although I do love Kim slowly encroaching on poor innocent Kandi's life, career and soul.

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Someone please get me a Jamba Juice Strawberry Surf Rider with a shot of Absolut Ruby Red. Thanks!

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If there's a slumber party next St Patrick's Day, she is so covered.


Lisa
& NeNe arrive at a boutique called Fab'rik to shop for their upcoming trip to visit Lisa's family in Los Angeles. White wine goblets in hand, they attack the merchandise like it's young buff production assistants and they're John Travolta. NeNe considers a translucent top and then remembers "I don't want the girls to be seen". Which is just as well, since the sight of her undraped jugs would probably be enough to kill a tiny, Asian 92-year-old like Lisa's grandmother. NeNe wants to bring Granny Wu a gift, and asks Lisa if she'd like a "sporty" pair of earrings. Lisa replies that her grandmother is basically bok choi in a wheelchair (alright, I'm paraphrasing), but NeNe says when NeNe's "in the home", she'll want Lisa to show up with earrings for HER.

NeNe interviews that she "knows that Lisa's family is Asian and black, so it'll be interesting to see her family." Yes, it'll be like a giant Rush Hour sequel come to life! Lisa asks NeNe's opinion about whether or not Lisa should visit her late brother's grave for the first time. Lisa doesn't see the point, since her brother has long since departed the planet. NeNe admits that's she's never been to her own mother's grave-- a prospect NeNe finds "scary". But she agrees to accompany Lisa to the cemetery if she decides to go. Cut to:

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"Remember, ix-nay on Mommy's orrible-hay oice-vay!"

Kandi works out a new track in the recording studio, sounding as legit as ever. Before you can say "talent-less parasite" Kim drives up with her 7-year-old Ariana. Kim interviews that this is the first time she's been in the studio since the Dallas Austin/"Tightrope" debacle last season. An all-too-brief FLASHCUT gives us a snippet of Kim groaning at the mic. Kim & Kandi chat about zodiac signs, and Kim is delighted to discover they're both Tauruses, which, Kim interviews, explains why they're sooo SOOO much alike. Ummm..... You both have vaginas. End of resemblance.

The snow-job Kim tried to pull at King Tut must have worked, because Kandi tells Kim that Kandi became inspired by Kim telling her that she leaves drama to other people. "People love to hate on me, girl!" Kandi says, before revealing that she's written a new song called "I Fly Above". The tech guy puts on a track and Kandi sings beautifully about rising above hateration. Realizing that her empowered-victim spiel is scoring major points, Kim interviews that she "was floored" to have inspired a fellow Housewife to anything beyond drunken mockery. "You're not doin anything unless you have hatas... that is so true," Kim remarks, glancing at Kandi's lyric sheet. If that's the case, Kim is a regular Martha Stewart.

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"I hope this is soundproof cuz I can't bear to listen to this shit."

Quickly re-dropping the only name she has under her wig, Kim repeats to Kandi that Dallas Austin told her how alike Kim and Kandi are. Kandi says she didn't ask Dallas for specifics, but gathers that there was "some drama with the music". Kim mumbles "yeah, there was some drama", then says her good friend Dallas taught her an important lesson-- you don't just go into a studio and emerge an hour later with a hit record. Because one doesn't get deep truths like that from a mere acquaintance of one's filthy-rich married ex-lover. No no no no.

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Comments (11)

NatPatBen:

Damone! Remember him? He was the makeup artist on TLC's 10 Years Younger (the first version).

Viane Slice:

Oh dear so many recaps so little time...

I must say I am trying to figure out the sudden friendship of NeNe and Sheree. I saw that at the reunion. Everyone wants to gang up on Kim. I know Kim is kinda delusional but no more than the rest of these skanks. I mean really- Sheree's demands for her fashion show like she was Vera Wang or something. The woman has no clout to ask for this. Plus I'm tired of the smirky sneer she perpertually has.

I feel for Kandi. She's seems sane and talented. After all she wrote "No Scrubs". She already has the look on her face when she talks to these characters, "What have I gotten myself into??" But she does have one charateristic that she shares with her replacement LeShawn- they both talk through their teeth. That drives me nuts. Usually it makes you come off a little conniving.

I agree (with whoever said it) that NeNe is so different this season and not in a good way. I think the fact she was considered the favorite Housewife went to her head. She's become kinda of snippy and nasty. And what is up with this obssession for Kim to "tell the truth"? The truth of what exactly? I just don't get it. And her comments toward Kandi was uncalled for. Not everyone can take a riff and belt out a good ditty like she did. She's proven herself. What has Nene done but go braless (when she clearly shouldn't) and crack on everyone after gulping down a glass of wine or two?

Overall, I would love to know where Sheree's and Kim's money for their lifestyles really comes from. I don't think Sheree has as much money has she let's on and I don't think Kim has a job (a legal one anyway).

But it is interesting to find out that Lisa is half black/half asian. Asian what though? Korean? Thai? North Chinese? I knew she was mixed with something but didn't know what. I would love to know her story: how she came from L.A. to where she is now. I have an idea that she had a rocky road...

Anywho that's my 2 cents (or so)....

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I am officially off the NeNe bandwagon. She is not authentic at all anymore. She thinks she's some celebrity. It's funny how she acts like a socialite w/money. That Bravo paycheck won't last forever. That's why she's so jealous of Kandi, because Kandi has her own money, and she always will. And I don't get why everyone is mad at Kim for talking shit. They ALL talk shit on eachother. Sheree can go to hell.

Hisroyalhighness:

I took my laptop to bed tonight so I could read this before downing my nightly Ambien followed by a vodka chaser (just to, you know, make sure). While lying next to my gay boyfriend I began laughing and couldn't stop, through every section. In the end he kicked me out and now I'm writing this in an Ambien-Grey Goose daze. I hope I make sense ;-)

yankeesfan:

I completely agree with everyone about nene. She is now completely over the top and not in a good way. Last season she was likeable, but this season she just seems arrogant. As much as I kind of feel bad for Kim, I definitely think she has some friend issues. Remember last season when she befriended Sheree and said how similar they were and its was like Sheree was her black version...seems like shes doing the exact same thing with Kandi. You don't have to be SO similar it's like your the same person as your friends. It's not normal...and I don't think she has a real job either. I was watching something and they asked her what she does and she made a point of saying for most of her like she waitressed and worked for her money, but when asked about now she basically said that Big papa supports her.

bigjr6633:

Great recap once again Leia. I was hoping u going to mention Damone the man who did eyebrows and that riveting(lol) conversation between Nene, Lisa, and gay stereotype Michael.

Going on many sites and things Nene is really not well liked this season and Kim is becoming quite popular. Even though Nene maybe a little too into herself this season, I still like Nene she makes the show for me. I do prefer Nene and Kim together they're the only ones that can feed off eachother's craziness. Oh, Nene was a stripper I believe she mentions it in her book!

It was very interesting to see Lisa's family. I also was not expecting Lisa's parents to look like that and her brothers nvm I'll just say her whole family is a reality show. Kandi is way too sane for this show but she really is the most likeable one and can they please stop talking about Kim all y'all bitches talk about eachother I don't know what the problem is and Sheree.. nvm! lol

jungalove:

What happened to Nene? Do. Not. Like. Anymore. Nene was my favorite from last year, but week by week, she becomes a self-centered flake who is just as much of an asshole as all these other women. The straw that broke the camel's back (me being the came, I guess) was the scene with Lisa's parents. They both were so disrespectful - bad enough to wear their sunglasses inside, but during the recollection of their struggles with race, etc...? We've got two new candidates for Tool Academy...

thatswhatshesaid:

Another masterpiece Leia! I loved it! I laughed out loud so many times! You're going to make me go back and read last season's recaps. I didn't know about the 'gasm back then! I was missing out! This was a great recap.
I also thought Lisa's mom was the Asian one based on her accent on the phone last week! I was shocked that the parents' races were "flipped" so to speak. They are both so tiny too! How did those kids grow up to be so tall???
I agree with everyone else that I do not like NeNe either. She wasn't my favorite last season either though, but I didn't dislike her like I do now. The first strike was her talking trash about Kandi's singing last week. Last time I checked NeNe doesn't have a record deal and she doesn't write music, so why hate on someone who does? I also don't like how she so freely talks trash about Kim and Kandi, and yet, Kim was the one who needed the intervention? They are all hypocrites. Sad.
Sheree is the worst. She's so delusional it's sad! I couldn't believe she was asking for all of that stuff for her fashion line like she WAS somebody. I think they all have an inflated sense of their own worth. Sheree's has always been there, but this season, NeNe's is becoming more evident.

ReeseWitherspoon:

Excellent recap. I laughed out loud at so many things and was a little shocked at others (the Dwight fisting comment, but I loved it) I do have one question, though. What the hell are bitch tits?

leia labiblia:

Hi Gasmii!!!

Thanks so much for all the luv. NeNe is taking a beating! I agree it's really hypocritical for her to bash Kim for being a trashy gossip when she's always talking shit about everyone. I bet NeNe would say the difference is Kim spreads outright lies & MALICIOUS dish while NeNe is just DISHY.

But obviously most of you think NeNe need-need to shut it. I think NeNe IS behaving like a new celebutard and after last season's Reunion is mindful of keeping Lisa & Sheree happy. NeNe thinks of Kim as a scapegoat since Kim has no allies in the cast.

Except for Kandi (for now), whom NeNe is jealous of.

Personally, I enjoy NeNe and don't think she's a nasty person. Sheree is a nasty person. I don't think Kim is EVIL, but she's no Dixie peach either. She needs to figure out what she's gonna do the rest of her life because Big Poppas are going to get harder and harder to find as she turns "30". They will also become progressively more unfuckable. I wonder if Kim is in major debt? I wonder if all of them are? Except Kandi, who probably has shit under control. Financially anyway.

Bitch tits are man-boobs! I think it's a prison term.

Besos mojados,
LLB

baffled:

Thanks for another great recap!! I have to tell y'all, I heard Kim's song over on B-side blog and it's good. And I have to admit, I'm glad it is. She did rag on at the restaurant, but they've all asked for it. She's my new favorite. She might be delusional but (except for Kandi) they ALL are, and at least she's funny. Sheree is AWFUL and NeNe is turning mean. Lisa thinks she's so perfect, but she takes every opportunity to trash Kim, at the same time complaining that Kim's been going around town trashing her.

Sheree - she makes me want to puke. Kate Moss? Naomi Campbell? How can she even say that with a straight face. Please.

NeNe and Lisa were so disrespectful to sit on that sofa - IN THE HOUSE - and wear sunglasses. What is UP with that? My mom would have had something to say to that!

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