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Malaka
Member
07-05-2007
| Friday, January 16, 2009 - 12:58 pm
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. I think it is matter of casting. The producers are just getting better at casting controversial people who have bad chemistry with each other. It may be your last season, Costcat, but many will be drawn these train wrecks.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, January 16, 2009 - 1:59 pm
I just don't find these HWs entertaining any more (as they were in the past). They've gone beyond superficial phoniness to downright mean, and I've lost interest. It's like watching porn... you can only watch plotless movies for so long before you lose interest. 
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, January 16, 2009 - 2:01 pm
Yeah but at least porn has a payoff. I'm speaking theoretically, of course.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Friday, January 16, 2009 - 5:49 pm
quote:It's like watching porn... you can only watch plotless movies for so long before you lose interest.
Speak for yourself, Costa.
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Oregonguy
Member
02-12-2006
| Friday, January 16, 2009 - 6:00 pm
okay my bad porn pun my money shot for this show would be vicki getting her "COMuppence"
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Friday, January 16, 2009 - 6:30 pm
(((groan)))
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Jodie75
Member
08-26-2004
| Friday, January 16, 2009 - 7:19 pm
Ha, you guys are cracking me up!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, January 16, 2009 - 7:57 pm
they have plotless porn?
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 8:57 am
You guys! I would've taken bets on who would've taken that bait... and I would've won!!! Too funny!
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Danzdol
Member
04-21-2001
| Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 4:10 pm
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. WHAT?????? I have never heard of this! I coach college girls..wonder if it's a junior/high school thing...now I will look to see what they are wearing....geez I feel old now...
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Beckie03
Member
07-05-2007
| Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 5:07 pm
WHAT?????? I have never heard of this! I coach college girls..wonder if it's a junior/high school thing...now I will look to see what they are wearing....geez I feel old now... it is actually only jelly bracelets (you see them, you know what i'm talking about). many kids in college are beyond that stupid stuff anyways. i wear black ones all the times, but that doesn't mean i'm only doing missionary (i know, i know, tmi). just remember, it's not all bracelets.
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Danzdol
Member
04-21-2001
| Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 7:48 pm
lololol thanks for the tip..ah the things we learn...
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Jodie75
Member
08-26-2004
| Sunday, January 18, 2009 - 8:13 am
Danzdol, I totally agree with Beckie - it's definitely just a middle school thing - I think it's not even a trend in high school. I just couldn't believe that these innocent bracelets (I owned dozens when I was 12 - this was in 1987) have taken in such a twisted trend. These are preteens we're talking about. Here's two links for more on the subject: sex_bracelets_on_the_rise_with_young http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?page=9&term=Jelly+bracelets I don't think the meanings of the bracelets are the same for all communities. But the above links provide the info in general. Danzdol - the one bracelet I would be very concerned about in your position are red bracelets. If you see a high-schooler with one (and it's the only one)...it means they're "pro-ana", or pro anorexia (and definitely has nothing to do with Kabbalah, what they might tell you as an excuse!). It means they have disordered eating issues, and see being anorexic as a positive "lifestyle". Having suffered with eating disorders myself, this is not positive...the girls are embracing anorexia as a "lifestyle" when really it is a mental illness. But in our day and age, the girls have access to the internet and are able to find like-minded ana "buddies", like on Facebook. They think the red bracelet has a clever secret meaning. But the word is out, and more people are catching on now. I hate that they're taking such a serious issue - this is the psychological disease with the highest mortality rate - and turning it into a lifestyle, a way of living to get ultra-thin. I don't agree it's a lifestyle - it's a mental illness. Anyone who's truly suffered from an eating disorder knows they would never wish it on their worst enemy, let alone encourage their friends in the disordered behaviours.
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Beckie03
Member
07-05-2007
| Sunday, January 18, 2009 - 9:05 am
and...just because they are wearing them, doesn't mean they are doing anything (except for red, didn't know that). i'm sure most kids in middle school know what those bracelets means, but i'm sure they are also some that don't, and wear them. just like most of the time in school, a few people ruin it for everyone.
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Kappy
Member
06-29-2002
| Sunday, January 18, 2009 - 2:00 pm
The show was pretty disgusting to me the first season but this last episode was an all time low. Tamra talks about Gretchen's "dark side" only to end up exposing her own. Vicki humiliates her mother on camera for her own emotional needs. Gretchen waves a diamond ring in the face of kids who are in the process of watching their father die. And we all know darn well that nothing happened in the bathroom. Poor taste, Bravo, poor taste! 
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Lurkin
Member
02-15-2002
| Sunday, January 18, 2009 - 2:40 pm
Here is my embarrassing story of learning of the shocker. We were stuck in traffic and the car in front of us had the hand jesture as a window sticker. My husband asked what it meant, I said I think it is sign language for I love you my 20 yr old son spits his drink and loses it laughing hysterically , wont say why, then whispers it to my husband who then tells me. they still giggle at me
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Jodie75
Member
08-26-2004
| Sunday, January 18, 2009 - 3:02 pm
I saw last night's episode (here in Canada, remember we're behind) that featured Kara starting her new job in retail, Tamra sitting down with Ryan to talk about his tattoo (I'm completely blanking on what Ryan told his mother about it that made her cry), Lynne's spoiled daughter getting her new car, and Vicki and Tamra attacking Gretchen at the dinner party. I have to say that I felt sorry for Gretchen, for having to defend herself in this way. And I've also read your comments about what happens next - Vicki(?) and Tamra setting Gretchen up to drink too much. (And Ryan was involved somehow?) Anyway, I'm curious to know what you guys are thinking of Gretchen now, since about half the people here thought she was a gold digger after the first few episodes. I thought the same myself (especially after reading people's comments - like Jeff's sister and their neighbours), but it seems Bravo is determined to portray her with a halo so far. So what are you all thinking now? I am thoroughly disgusted with Tamra...she is coming across pretty badly this season. You gotta wonder: do these gals really stop and think for a moment that there are in fact several cameras around them, recording their bad behaviour? And the more atrocious they behave, the more likely it will end up on television? I'm appalled. With Jeana I'm always changing my mind (sometimes I just think she behaves very arrogantly), but as for the rest of them, as Kappy said, they are hitting a new low. I don't like Lynne or her older daughter at all. There may still be some hope for the younger one. But they behave very selfishly, and act very self-centered. I haven't found one single thing I like about either of them. I'm just holding on to the hope that the younger daughter will see her mother and older sister's behaviour on tv (as well as read peoples's comments) and learn how NOT to act. I'm disgusted with Lynne's flippant comment, "Can we NOT talk about kids and cancer?". I'm just not finding anything redeemable about the two. The older daughter has learned from her selfish-behaving mother, and it may be too late for her. By the way. speaking of the older daughter (I simply can not remember her name), do any of you know the background on her? I think I saw the daughter say in an earlier confessional that she used to do drugs and get into trouble (this being the reason why her parents wouldn't allow her to have a party at her home). So does anyone know more of the story on that? Finally, am I right in thinking that the next episode coming up (for Canadians) is the one with Tamra trying to get Gretchen drunk? ETA: Lurkin, that's hilarious! I can't believe they'd actually have bumper stickers for the gesture.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, January 18, 2009 - 4:30 pm
I'm almost embarrassed to ask this but what channel and time is this on in Canada?
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Jodie75
Member
08-26-2004
| Sunday, January 18, 2009 - 4:51 pm
Hey Jimmer, it's actually on Wednesday night at 9pm on Slice (EST). I didn't watch my recording until last night.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Sunday, January 18, 2009 - 5:37 pm
Thanks Jodie. It sounds so bad, I've got to see it at least once to know what everyone is talking about!
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Jodie75
Member
08-26-2004
| Sunday, January 18, 2009 - 6:27 pm
I know how you feel! I've been anticipating the show every week (especially last) <77>
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Csnog
Member
07-18-2002
| Sunday, January 18, 2009 - 7:50 pm
I watched the episode again to catch the others at the party and not just see Gretchen. I would stay far away from Simon. He was a bad host along with Tamra and that along with his controlling attitude and guns makes him scary. Simon reminds me of Edie's husband Dave on Desperate Housewives.
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Sunday, January 18, 2009 - 9:30 pm
Jodie - your post reminds me.. talking about this episode (tat in the mouth) with my son and his friends - (long story - my son and his friends got tats, and I just found out they know way too much about tats!! lol prison tats!! circle, you get a circle for every year you are in prison! scary stuff!) anyone the friend said the mouth tats are a waste of money because they do not last more than (3 - 6 months dont quote me on the time!) a few months - because the mouth cells regenerate, heal and replace... The things I dont know are astounding!! (and I thought I read that the bracelet thing is an elaborate "joke")
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Dannysgirl
Member
08-09-2007
| Monday, January 19, 2009 - 7:35 am
I just read the blogs on Bravotv.com (Betheny's from RHONY is sooooo funny) anyway there is a blog written by the chef (Brian) that everyone MUST read - here is the link http://www.bravotv.com/Top_Chef/season/5/blogs/index.php?blog=brian_malarkey&article=2009/01/16th_minute_of_fame#breadcrumbs Brian certainly does not like Ryan - good reading!
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Monday, January 19, 2009 - 7:43 am
I can't wait for the reunion show!
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