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Rcb
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07-05-2005
| Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 9:18 pm
I was just over at Bravo's website for Top Chef 5 and found Brian Malarkey's Blog. It is about his take on last night's dinner party. Very interesting.....
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 9:55 pm
ok I admit, I'm lazy... link>> googled, but it took my computer a few tries to get the blog to come up!! 1st stand out quote : P.S. Please learn from this and be careful how you use your 15 minutes. (in reference to Gretchen's drunkenness, and I think how he felt Simon tamra and Ryan were out to sink Gretchen in tequilla!)\ http://www.bravotv.com/Top_Chef/season/5/blogs/index.php?blog=brian_malarkey&article=2009/01/16th_minute_of_fame#breadcrumbs
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Jodie75
Member
08-26-2004
| Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 10:09 pm
Thanks, Reader. I am more and more curious <77> This sounds like quite an episode. I am very interested in seeing for myself what all of you and Brian Malarkey were saying about Tamra and her clan trying to get Gretchen drunk. It sounds like the lowest-class event that has ever occurred on RH. I hope Tamra gets to experience a really good backlash and learns something from this. Just from reading your comments <77>, it sounds like her behaviour is simply unforgivable. I haven't even seen the episode and I'm completely disgusted. *sigh* I wish so much that I could be watching at the same time as you guys!
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Dannysgirl
Member
08-09-2007
| Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 5:04 am
MSBul - thanks! But as I sit here at my desk and make this gesture, I don't get why its' disgusting - am I being stupid or what?????
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Msbullwnkl
Member
08-16-2005
| Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 5:43 am
Dannysgirl- I just PMed you.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 6:00 am
Unfortunately Jodie, I think some people are "fake" and dont see themselves as others see them - and then perhaps they are in denial! They laugh louder, maybe to mask some pain... they follow the "script" - ITA with Hukd and Csnog - - - but its still a sad commentary on people. I know as I'm trying to put together a Rehearsal DInner for my son's wedding - I just cant do a "hoity toity" affair - its just not me... and I know there will be "too much drinking" (from my own parents - go figure!) so I'm adament I want it at the hotel we are all staying at - (the hotel wants to charge me $300 for the privelege of using their tiny room, and bring in my own food and NO alcohol! yea, not happening) But I know the Bride is hesitant, because her vision of introducing her family to ours is more "high class" Yet, as I explained my vision, she accepts that - but I still cant help feeling more "hillbilly" - I just dont know how to put on "airs" or to be something than I'm not, I dont know how to "lie" or put on a mask, and "catch" my guests in some "prank" (for lack of any better word) The Housewives these producers find are able to "play some kinda game" and it just amazes me! I in know way think Jeana or Lynn are perfect, or completely kind - they too have faults... but last show, they sure came across as kinder - distancing themselves... and I'm thinking Gretchen and Vicky saw them as "stand offish"... pathetic show. (and I really should stop watching... I did see Bethany NY HW) on an Extra episode!!)
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Csnog
Member
07-18-2002
| Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 7:02 am
I don't want anyone to think that Tamra was going to let Gretchen drive but she was insistent that she spend the night to Lynn who wanted to drive Gretchen home. Why? So her son could boink her and she would take Gretchen down a peg? Reader, Your doing the right thing. Class can't be bought <100>.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 7:12 am
Csnog said *boink*

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Msbullwnkl
Member
08-16-2005
| Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 7:45 am
Open this link at your own risk! Definition of shocker)
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 8:02 am
Tamra was obviously a terrible hostess. That party was a nightmare from the get-go but, really, with those people as guests, how could it be anything but? And Ryan and his nuggets just finished bartending school? When did I miss that? I thought that just three weeks ago he was giving excuses for why he didn't want to become a cop. Anyhow, all that being said, Gretchen's behavior is unforgivable. Yes, Tamra and Ryan and his nuggets kept offering her tequila. But Gretchen kept drinking. And drinking. And drinking. And, when you're getting drunk and you're slurring your words, it's past time to stop. In fact, it was past time to stop when she sat down to dinner and already looked like her eyes were in an alternate universe--that faraway look that says, "I am a hot mess right now and if I have another drink, I'm going to talk about my boobs." But she had another drink. And she talked about her boobs. I mean, really. Oh and that chef? I don't know how good his food is, but I know he loves being in front of the camera. He was omnipresent: at the bar, during courses, after dinner, etc. Did he not get enough face time when he was on another Bravo show? Maybe next he can go on Tabatha's Salon Takeover and cook for the hairdressers while Tabatha berates them.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 8:08 am
O.k., I clicked the link. Ya know, I think I'm pretty up on things, but I had no clue about "the shocker." I couldn't help but laugh at the definition, "....in the stink". It cracked me up!
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 8:09 am
Hey, where is the new Tabatha's Salon Takeover anyways? I loved that show!
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 8:11 am
I understand new shows are being filmed now. I also loved it. Tabatha, her cursing, and dysfunctional hairstylists? What could be more fun?
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Ladyw
Member
06-28-2007
| Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 8:34 am
>>>> "the shocker" <<<<< Wow --- didn't know that -- you learn something new everyday -- Humm.......
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Marameko
Member
07-15-2002
| Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 8:34 am
Oh my goodness........MsBull I am shocked ! < Fainting > I missed the "shocker" but it is, as we all know a waste of time to watch this particular episode again.
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Msbullwnkl
Member
08-16-2005
| Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 9:11 am
Believe me, now that you know what it means, if you should choose to watch the show again - you will obviously see it! UNFORTUNATELY!
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Dannysgirl
Member
08-09-2007
| Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 9:31 am
MS--clinked on the link!! Now I can't help but laugh at myself trying to make the gesture this morning while at work!!!! 
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Sia
Member
03-11-2002
| Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 10:03 am
Wow! Thanks for the wikipedia link, Msbullwnkl. I didn't know the complete meaning behind that gesture. My kids are getting older (10 and 12), and I like to stay current with popular culture. I've refused to let my daughter buy the colored bracelets you see at dollar stores, the ones which older girls wear at parties to depict which sexual favors they're willing to perform. DD, of course, just thinks they're pretty and has no idea there is a meaning behind them. Anyone familiar with that whole list of colors and meanings behind the bracelets? It's really a different world than the one in which I grew up. I feel so old and out of touch.
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Msbullwnkl
Member
08-16-2005
| Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 1:13 pm
Sorry Dannysgirl. Now you know why I was hesitant to email the information to you at work! <100> He was so obvious when he did it onscreen!
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Rehtse
Member
08-17-2005
| Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 4:33 pm
OMG, I am shocked! I had no idea...
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Jodie75
Member
08-26-2004
| Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 6:06 pm
Sia, I've heard plenty about the bracelet colours. I think I last saw this depicted when I viewed an episode of Dr. Phil about a wayward teenager. All I can say is I'm glad this bracelet thing wasn't in my time! And good for you for not allowing your daughter to wear them, seriously. AND good for you for staying in touch with current events in the life of a teenager. Msbull, thank you for posting the link - I was wondering about that! All I can say is any guy who tried to "shock" me would get the shock of his life as he was sucker-punched to next week.
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Malaka
Member
07-05-2007
| Friday, January 16, 2009 - 3:41 am
The bracelet thing reminds me of my youth. In the 60's girls wore circle pins that look like an "O." They were called "virginity pins." Virgins wore the pins on the right. Non virgins wore the pins on the left. At least that was the skinny. I was never able to verify it either way as the girls that I dated did not wear the pin at all.
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Thesnark
Member
09-27-2008
| Friday, January 16, 2009 - 3:46 am
After this season I may be done with the show. I believe it has jumped thesnark.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, January 16, 2009 - 7:21 am
The problem with this season is it is showing these women in a really bad light. There are very few redeeming qualities about any of them now. It's not entertaining at all. It's like watching a train wreck, and you can only watch so much before you get disgusted and look away. I don't know if the <100> of the ATL HWs inspired this downward spiral or if this was just a coinky dink, but this may be the last season for me, too.
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