Holy freaking crap. If the last reunion show made my head hurt, then this one had gray matter leaking from my ears.
I can’t comment on Kelly, because I understood none of it. It’s bad when you can’t tell if a woman is self-medicating, suffering from mental health issues, or just really, really dumb. The entire segment went too far. They were talking over each other, wasting time on minor details, didn’t make sense, and well – how could they, when that was the subject matter? Kelly received more time to speak uninterrupted (it was anything but perfect) before sitting back to twirl her hair, bounce her knee, and roll her eyes like a spoiled brat. I resent the notion that women must celebrate each other. We should only celebrate worthwhile behavior, and she isn’t capable of that. Kelly is mean but doesn’t own it, refuses accountability but expects it from others, blathers endless nonsense but tunes others out, and has no self-awareness or humor about the sad situation she’s created for herself. I beg of Bravo, again – please don’t bring Kelly back. Let her fade away into obscurity and let’s not entertain her delusions any longer.
I wonder how many people noticed this: every time they mention something that occurred off camera, Andy has them elaborate. Every time. We found out the big fight started before filming, that Ramona and Bethenny called Jill from St. John about Kelly, and Andy even corrected Kelly’s assertion that she was forced to go on the trip. But he said nothing about Kelly being much worse in St. John and taken off the island by a producer. Those comments went completely unmentioned by the host. That tells me Team BRAS is exactly right about everything they say and Bravo knows it, they just refuse to get into it.
“GO RO RO! GO RO RO!” That’s what I was chanting when Ramona yelled and stomped her foot. I wanted someone to stick it to Jill. She spent the entire reunion flip flopping. She denied her behavior, then defended it, then apologized for it, then blamed it on Alex. I can get how Jill made these choices back then, but after seeing herself on camera, how can she still stand so firm? How can she expect Bethenny (and viewers!) to embrace her when she aligns herself with Kelly Killoren Krazytown? She won’t return to the series if Alex does? Oh, please. Alex admittedly delivered a message in an improper and embarrassing way, Jill should get over it. Eat a slice of humble pie, because I can’t think of anyone who is more interested in you than Alex at this point. And don’t ever – EVER! – laugh at Sonja again. Someone (not Kelly) should explain the finer points of PR to Jill because I doubt the reunion won back any of her fans.
You know who did win me over? LuAnn. She remained very silent for most of the reunion, but when she spoke, I listened and liked it. She openly laughed at Kelly, and even called her out a few times. Glad to see she won’t put up with the crazy, no matter what couch she is sitting on. And she gave us a bit of class when she addressed rumors of philandering during her marriage. I like this refreshing side of LuAnn, maybe she’s been taking pointers from Sonja.
Sonja! My lovely, fabulous Housewife! When Andy and the Looney Tunes couch laughed at her I wanted to reach through the screen and whack them. Don’t let them get you down, Sonja! Who are they to mock you? You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to the franchise, and don’t forget it. Please, don’t get consumed with the faux-reality of this show and stay true to who you are, because you’re a joy to watch. “If I can have someone relate to me for even a minute and say ‘Wow, she’s such a nightmare, my life is great!’ then that’s fine with me.” Love it. But I would like you to cut down on the drinking and driving. Just saying.
So, three hour reunion – worth it or not? Who would you like to see back next season? And next week there is a Lost Footage episode, will St. John be in there? Should it be in there?
Random Thoughts:
- So it’s safe to say that the Count is anti-Semitic. Awkward!
- Ramona’s blood type is Pinot Grigio… I wonder where Kelly got that line from.
- Jill’s nasty attempt to humiliate Alex with “spuh-read eagle” only added to my dislike for her. Disgusting behavior.
- They’re unpredictable? They’re unpredictable?!? Okay, my brain is turning to goo again.
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