When Kelly accused Alex of overacting in Morocco and told her to go out and come in again because this is a reality show, she was on the money. As it turns out, I could have told all the women to do that in the finale. I can't stomach to watch the show all season, but I did invest a little time an a few episodes so I may as well blog my peeves. I decided that they should each get their own award for their finale performance.
The “Beating A Dead Horse” Award goes to Sonja for going on and on and on to Cindy about her talking on the phone when she invited her over to her house. Cindy was very busy and happened to schedule a conference call at the time she was supposed to be at Sonja's. Sonja told her off in that episode, but apparently wasn't done beating that horse to death, so she picked up where she left off. I was so glad Cindy finally got up and walked out on her.
The “Clueless” Award goes to Ramona for thinking she was pregnant at 54! If she only had taken the damn pregnancy test at home and not waited to take it on the boat at Luann’s anniversary party, we could have cut out 20 minutes of pointless drama. Jill nailed it when she said, hey, when you missed your period at 54, it’s not because of pregnancy, it’s MENOPAUSE. Duh!
The “Midlife Crisis” Award goes to Luann for various reasons. First of all she is dating a French man several years younger than she is. She arranges this party boat to celebrate their one year together. Her son looked embarrassed to me, I felt bad for him. Thank God she ran into Natalie Cole who offered to sing with her at the party, because she picked an appropriate song. Luann is also trying to make a music video out of her “song” “Chic, C’est La Vie” which is just a sign of desperation. Act your age Luann! By the way, her boyfriend resembles “Ross” from Friends! What do you think?
The “Hypocrite” Award goes to Jill! After trying to talk Sonja into going to or being in Luann’s video to support her…guess what? She fell a little short herself in the support department. Jill was short on patience and was pacing and getting tired of being there. Apparently she had no idea how long it takes to make a video. Next time maybe she won’t show up either?
The “Ugly Duckling Who Never Turned Into A Swan” Award goes to Alex. Alex gets a photo shoot and for some insane reason, they decide to tape her while she is getting ready, without makeup. This was brutal. She has the acne of a 15 year old. I don’t know how the makeup covers it up. It must be applied very thick. And let’s not forget her teeth, what’s up with that? Invisiline anyone? My daughters happily inform me that she is/was a model...just because it delights them to see my disgusted expressions. This is unbelievable!
Kelly and Cindy really did not play a big part in the finale and that makes them the real winners of the night! The others were so obnoxious that these two get a free pass. On to tonight's reunion show, 90 minutes of pure hell...will I watch it? Who knows?
My daughter made me watch two episodes of The Real Housewives of New York this weekend. I wasted two hours and 15 minutes of my life, but I did it for my daughter because she loves to see me get irritated and exasperated at stupidity. And, that’s the kind of mom I am. What don’t I do for my kids?
What can I say about seven women who bicker every waking minute of the day and then decide it would be fun to take a trip to Morocco together, halfway round the world? I only watched episodes two and three of the trip and that was more than enough. Now let’s see if I can keep the names straight: Ramona, Jill, Sonja, Luann, Kelly, Alex, and Cindy.
Ramona decides to tell Jill that she hurt her feelings because she acts one way with her and another way with the other women. Jill nods, but you can see she is seething under the surface. Tensions mount quickly so that they are soon both yelling in each other’s faces. You see, Ramona has been harboring a big grudge against Jill for a long time because she feels she ruined her chances to make up with Bethany (a former NY Housewife who left for her own show spin off). Jill storms off and Ramona throws herself on the bed saying out loud, with drama and uncontrollable tears, that she is having a heart attack.
Luann, the rich Countess who organized the trip in the first place (what was she thinking?), arranges for the seven women to ride camels across the desert to a wonderful tent she had set up for them with food and sleeping quarters. All but one get on the camels, Sonja is afraid and not in the mood. They no sooner take a few steps when Luann’s camel starts acting like a bronco and is determined to throw her off his back. This actually goes on for a few minutes and you have to give Luann props for staying on until one of the men, leading the group, helps her off. I have to say that scene was hilarious. I’d like to thank Luann for NOT wearing any of her “one shoulder, Wilma Flintstone-type” ensembles for these two shows. I find those the most irritating thing about her.
When they arrive at the tent, they all settle down and take a seat. There is food and drink and everyone is talking all at once, literally. Cindy wants to talk, but Sonja keeps interrupting her, to the point that Cindy jumps up and walks out very irritated. Ramona and Sonja get diarrhea after dinner and get a late start the next day when they all plan to go to a day spa of sorts. Ramona, Cindy and Kelly are getting henna tattoos and having a nice time. At this point Alex dramatically bursts in. Alex has been talking to Ramona who has been hurt, not just by Jill, but Luann too. Alex is going to address Luann the Countess, who tells her what goes on between her and Jill is none of her business. Kelly tells Alex to go out and come back in because this is a reality show and Alex is overacting. Alex keeps trying to talk. Kelly says go out and come back in normally. Luann is pissed and walks off. Alex continues to talk about the drama between Ramona and the others, and then Kelly starts yelling “you ruined my tattoo.” Kelly goes on and on about her tattoo being ruined because Alex is being a drama queen.
Ok, so they get over this somehow and manage to get back to the hotel where Luann has arranged for an 8 pm dinner. Some of the women do not show up: Alex, Ramona and Sonja (the blondes). That left the brunettes (Luann, Cindy, Kelly and Ramona) to talk behind their backs. Luann is highly insulted that the blondes did not show up for dinner and did not have the courtesy to let her know. She is quite indignant over it. As the brunettes finish their salads, about 8:30, in walks Alex for dinner. Luann tells her she is late. Alex says no one told her what time dinner was and she is sorry. She takes a seat and the whole tone changes. Luann won’t let it go. Being late is inconsiderate and thoughtless. Then Luann says she heard that Ramona had ordered dinner and wine to be sent to her room for the blondes. Alex walks out. At 9:30, just when you think the arguing is going to subside, in walk Ramona and Sonja. They didn’t know what time dinner was either. Luann insists everyone knew and that they had ordered dinner sent to their rooms. Ramona says it was just a snack over and over again and goes back to her room to bring back proof.
I don’t know about you, but I am exhausted! I am ready to send them to their rooms to pack. Sorry, I can’t go on…but you do get the idea. Can you believe they haven’t cancelled this show? This is the fourth season!!!
A few more irritating things happened and then they really did have to pack and leave. But I thought I would blog about the show so if you haven’t seen it before, you can see what you have been missing, and thank God that you made the right decision.
