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Post by FannyMare on May 8, 2019 3:25:45 GMT
Thanks everyone. I may skip it. I did see on social media that Britney is going after Raquel for staying with James even though he cheated on her. I don't know if this was at the reunion or just on social media. Britney should not talk about that. I hope LVP is getting all the help she needs. I think Andy mentioned that( Brittney has no room to talk) , or maybe it was someone else, they all talk over one another.. I think LVP finally saw the light, it's hard to see the depression, when you don't know what it's like. You just think you're really really sad..
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Post by Girly18 on May 8, 2019 17:35:27 GMT
I loved Raquel's dress bc it was absolutely ridiculous. She is well spoken, stands firm and doesn't ever stoop to their level. I like that she isn't easily rattled. These girls seem to have amnesia when the Tom's and Jax all denied cheating at some point and they still stayed with them. I get why Sandoval defends James. The way he sees it, everyone in that room has done or said something bad but yet they all want to crucify James. I guess this is why he is no longer the best man. I have no kind words about Lala. She is plain mean. I'm glad Stassi called her out for comment. I agree that it isn't fair she hides the most important part of her life from the cameras.
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Post by acookertv on May 8, 2019 17:41:15 GMT
I had not thought about Raquel on those terms, because on the surface she can come across as a little on the dumb side in staying with James and things like the puppy party. But when I think about it, you're right - she goes up against a rather intimidating group of women and she does stand her ground. I may have to start looking a her a little differently.
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Post by FannyMare on May 8, 2019 17:48:30 GMT
I loved Raquel's dress bc it was absolutely ridiculous. She is well spoken, stands firm and doesn't ever stoop to their level. I like that she isn't easily rattled. These girls seem to have amnesia when the Tom's and Jax all denied cheating at some point and they still stayed with them. I get why Sandoval defends James. The way he sees it, everyone in that room has done or said something bad but yet they all want to crucify James. I guess this is why he is no longer the best man. I have no kind words about Lala. She is plain mean. I'm glad Stassi called her out for comment. I agree that it isn't fair she hides the most important part of her life from the cameras. Lala is a legend in her own mind, at least Raquel knows hers!
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Post by annifran on May 9, 2019 16:17:57 GMT
I felt badly that LVP seemed to be minimizing the role of the two Toms in the new business, appearing very dismissive of the role they were to play in it. What she said to the two men in front of them was hurtful. From day one, I've felt she was offering them "ownership" only to be able to use their names. On the other hand, TomTom is a multi-dollar investment and she has the experience to know what is best for the business. The two Toms have proved not to be the most reliable mature people in the past so she's wise to select staff members who are dependable and experienced, even if it means diminishing the two Toms' roles.
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Post by FannyMare on May 9, 2019 17:20:42 GMT
I felt badly that LVP seemed to be minimizing the role of the two Toms in the new business, appearing very dismissive of the role they were to play in it. What she said to the two men in front of them was hurtful. From day one, I've felt she was offering them "ownership" only to be able to use their names. On the other hand, TomTom is a multi-dollar investment and she has the experience to know what is best for the business. The two Toms have proved not to be the most reliable mature people in the past so she's wise to select staff members who are dependable and experienced, even if it means diminishing the two Toms' roles. They put so little money into the place, and have such little roles, I didn't expect much from them, not yet. They aren't drinking as much as I thought they would, at least that we're shown..I don't really trust Shwartz, not yet( he doesn't know his account is closed)??. Sandoval makes a very good cocktail and has a good work ethic...they'll grow into the place, hopefully , and earn her trust . This is a learning curve for both Toms, and to kvetch about a very smart mixologist ( who is known and liked,) giving them a two day course, so they might learn something new( we all can learn something new) is a bit petty on their parts.. Learn all you can, while you can, you don't just fall into these types of chances..
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Post by Punkin on May 10, 2019 1:48:45 GMT
Yeah! These are just random actor wannabees who, unlike every other random actor wannabee in every other restaurant on The Strip, just happened to fall into an exceptionally lucky spot working for LVP. Without her and her husband's talents they would all be complete nobodies. LVP MADE them! They should kiss the ground she walks on. They didn't "make it" on their own talents without her help. She's opened opportunities for all of them that none of them could have made for themselves. "Tom/Tom"? That couldn't have even been a dream for those two numptys! Where does Arianna get the nerve to question how or why LVP uses the media to promote her newest venture? Who in the heck are you, Arianna? Who made you "somebody"? Yeah. LVP!
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Post by FannyMare on May 10, 2019 3:30:58 GMT
Yeah! These are just random actor wannabees who, unlike every other random actor wannabee in every other restaurant on The Strip, just happened to fall into an exceptionally lucky spot working for LVP. Without her and her husband's talents they would all be complete nobodies. LVP MADE them! They should kiss the ground she walks on. They didn't "make it" on their own talents without her help. She's opened opportunities for all of them that none of them could have made for themselves. "Tom/Tom"? That couldn't have even been a dream for those two numptys! Where does Arianna get the nerve to question how or why LVP uses the media to promote her newest venture? Who in the heck are you, Arianna? Who made you "somebody"? Yeah. LVP! Well said!! These not so young kids, can all be replaced. I do hope they know that!! Numpty' s..
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Post by acookertv on May 10, 2019 9:40:31 GMT
Yeah! These are just random actor wannabees who, unlike every other random actor wannabee in every other restaurant on The Strip, just happened to fall into an exceptionally lucky spot working for LVP. Without her and her husband's talents they would all be complete nobodies. LVP MADE them! They should kiss the ground she walks on. They didn't "make it" on their own talents without her help. She's opened opportunities for all of them that none of them could have made for themselves. "Tom/Tom"? That couldn't have even been a dream for those two numptys! Where does Arianna get the nerve to question how or why LVP uses the media to promote her newest venture? Who in the heck are you, Arianna? Who made you "somebody"? Yeah. LVP! When you look at Sur and all of LVP's other restaurants, she employees A LOT of bartenders. So why are Tom and Tom featured stars on the show instead of the others? And why did she choose the two of them to partner with in Tom Tom over the others? There's no doubt that LVP had A TON to do with their success. But they bring SOMETHING to the table themselves to stand out as the ones who were on the show, and who became partners. That something they did themselves - not by LVP bestowing talent on them. I still think that Arianna was right in some of the things she was voicing - especially the notion that if LVP continues to talk about them as bumbling idiots, than she looks like a fool for going into business with them. When she sets them up telling them to do one thing, and then blasts them for doing that thing, that's using them as puppets rather than treating them fairly. Tom has told stories of receiving call sheets for filming that tell him to show up at one time, he shows up on time only to find out that the meeting he was going to film is half over and he gets blasted for showing up late. That's not him being an idiot - that's him being set up to look like a fool. That can be called producer manipulation ... but isn't LVP a producer of the show? I don't see this as binary - I think it's possible for LVP to be a great business woman who opened doors for Tom and Tom AND a woman who manipulates things to make herself look good at their expense. These not so young kids, can all be replaced. I do hope they know that!! Numpty' s.. Can they? They are part of one of the longest standing consistent casts on any Bravo show. It's a show with very few exceptions (I'd say just Lala and James) whenever attempts have been made to introduce new characters, it's failed. While I'd agree that on most Bravo shows the cast is replaceable and interchangeable, with this cast it's not so easy. I'm not positive that they are replaceable for the show to go on.
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Post by FannyMare on May 10, 2019 16:22:51 GMT
Yeah! These are just random actor wannabees who, unlike every other random actor wannabee in every other restaurant on The Strip, just happened to fall into an exceptionally lucky spot working for LVP. Without her and her husband's talents they would all be complete nobodies. LVP MADE them! They should kiss the ground she walks on. They didn't "make it" on their own talents without her help. She's opened opportunities for all of them that none of them could have made for themselves. "Tom/Tom"? That couldn't have even been a dream for those two numptys! Where does Arianna get the nerve to question how or why LVP uses the media to promote her newest venture? Who in the heck are you, Arianna? Who made you "somebody"? Yeah. LVP! Raquel, is starting work at Sur next season.
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Post by norealityhere on May 14, 2019 4:39:59 GMT
Not sure who annoys me the most - Katie, James, Billie or Lala. As far as the LVP / Ariana kerfuffle, I think the Toms are very fortunate to have had LVP as their boss / mentor. LVP and Ken have been in the Bar / Restaurant business for more than 40 years. Enough said.
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Post by FannyMare on May 14, 2019 5:16:34 GMT
Not sure who annoys me the most - Katie, James, Billie or Lala. As far as the LVP / Ariana kerfuffle, I think the Toms are very fortunate to have had LVP as their boss / mentor. LVP and Ken have been in the Bar / Restaurant business for more than 40 years. Enough said. I know what you mean. I think James looks after his family pretty well, his brothers, and both parents. He's nasty when he drinks. I'm sorry, but I've never liked Kristen, probably because she's nasty drunk, and nasty not drunk .and that's why Andy had to say, why does she jump in, every- single- time, James tries to talk..? Katie, Meh. She is a nag, I don't get what Schwartz sees in her.. I'm glad Lala is sober , I hope she keeps it up.. I agree, the Toms are very fortunate..
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Post by mayamaisha on May 14, 2019 19:38:00 GMT
Jax is not that smart is he? I like Sandoval’s courage in speaking up. Katie is horrible and so is LaLa. Both very self-righteous. I think Kristen ((bless her heart) is still attracted to James. Loved it when Andy told everyone to shut up 🤐.
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Post by Girly18 on May 15, 2019 14:39:57 GMT
Sandoval bike breaking down with Andy. Classic. I am excited to see everyone's new homes next season. Andy lets Lala get away with the most ridiculous responses. Idk which is worse Kristen not shutting up or her gross facial expressions. Katie raising her voice going in on LVP. Holy crap! Don't think that will be doing her any favors. Katie's complained on podcasts they don't show other sides of her life only Tequila Katie and it took 6 seasons to air she almost died. Other cast interviews this season are bothered James got a redeeming storyline, airtime and feel like producers (LVP) are forcing James on them by letting him come back every season when they aren't friends with him. But that doesn't seem to be happening since Raquel now works at Sur. Sandoval is right, they are all hypocrites and I think that is the only point he is trying to make. The group provokes James and when he bites back, which is what they want, they use that as more fuel. At this point, if they don't plan on filming with James then maybe he should go. This has dragged on for too long.
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Post by Amy Lee on May 15, 2019 21:11:50 GMT
Jax is not that smart is he? I like Sandoval’s courage in speaking up. Katie is horrible and so is LaLa. Both very self-righteous. I think Kristen ((bless her heart) is still attracted to James. Loved it when Andy told everyone to shut up 🤐. You know, I don't think she is. I think she genuinely despises him for his crap behavior.
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Post by acookertv on May 15, 2019 21:21:13 GMT
Jax is not that smart is he? I like Sandoval’s courage in speaking up. Katie is horrible and so is LaLa. Both very self-righteous. I think Kristen ((bless her heart) is still attracted to James. Loved it when Andy told everyone to shut up 🤐. You know, I don't think she is. I think she genuinely despises him for his crap behavior. I go back and forth on it, but I think I agree with you. I think that Kristen is very bothered by her life not lining up the same way she sees her friends. Each of them is settled with a man now, most in good relationships. She's not. I think that bothers her a great deal, and I think she regrets some of the choices she made to get there. I think she's gone from being hung up on James to being embarrassed or mad at herself for the amount of time she wasted on him. I think part of her anger is towards not liking him, and the other part is being angry at herself that it took her too long to see it. But overall, I think most of Kristen's anger comes from being disappointed at her place in life compared to her friends.
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Post by FannyMare on May 15, 2019 23:35:20 GMT
I think Kristen is toxic. I've always thought that, she always comes across as grubby..ugh.
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Post by mayamaisha on May 19, 2019 22:10:19 GMT
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Post by Girly18 on May 21, 2019 19:08:23 GMT
James is awful but then he says things like, him becoming an international DJ and he is back to being a national treasure. Thank you Bravo for replaying Scheana crying over her penguin gift. I get Stassi and Katie's frustration with Kristen as I have been in their shoes. But they need to take it easy. They always seem to gang up on Kristen over everything not just this current Carter situation. Katie blaming James for her internet trolls? Pretty sure she's had them long before James was around. I was hoping for a montage of past reunions showing Jax saying he was a work in progress. I was shocked to hear Stassi didn't speak to her Mom for 8 months since it was never mentioned after that episode. But the real kicker of the night was Andy calling Scheana out on how botox makes her look older. He has no shame
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Post by Punkin on May 22, 2019 1:47:02 GMT
"James Kennedy", as he is wont to call himself, is very odd. His anger goes from 10 to 100 in seconds (though he isn't the only one on that show) and he sems to have no filters that most of us would have when trying to keep friends. He acts so entitled (again not the only one), with narcissism about being a National Treasure and International Star. Really? Where do these grandiose ideas come from? LVP, while correctly using 'tough love' to make him straighten out, seems to have some real connections to his family. She gave his doofis brother an entry level job at SUR. I'm not understanding him or why he needs to 'help' his family. From what I've understood, his godfather was George Michael. You'd think his parents would have some sort of upper tier connections in the British entertainment community? I'd also read, back when he died, that since GM had no progeny he would leave his inheritance to his godchildren. Among, whatever number of those, is apparently "James Kennedy". I'm very confused about why he is still around. Is he making the same $$$ as the others? Is he that big of a deal in the large DJ population of LA or The World?
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Post by betty80 on May 28, 2019 18:10:08 GMT
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Post by FannyMare on May 28, 2019 18:26:03 GMT
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Post by betty80 on Jun 20, 2019 16:34:37 GMT
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Post by acookertv on Jun 20, 2019 17:05:27 GMT
Sorry to hear Lisa is going through that. I respect her choosing to go through such a painful family time privately, and Im glad that Bravo gives her the respect to mourn away from the cameras rather than trying to make it a storyline.
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Post by AmyKay on Jun 27, 2019 2:35:41 GMT
The big wedding is this weekend...Jax will no longer be a free man LMAO.
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Post by amber on Jul 2, 2019 5:56:29 GMT
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Post by FannyMare on Jul 10, 2019 22:58:41 GMT
Thanks amber. I missed the post. Wow, that wedding wasn't cheap.!!
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Post by amber on Jul 11, 2019 4:43:11 GMT
Thanks amber . I missed the post. Wow, that wedding wasn't cheap.!! Beautiful, though. And smart, It's a 3-way! The couple impressed me in all the little wedding related videos.
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Post by Girly18 on Jul 18, 2019 17:09:29 GMT
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Post by Amy Lee on Jul 18, 2019 17:45:45 GMT
Is this what happens when you're more worried about the pomp and circumstance rather than the actual union?
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