Real Housewives of Washington, DC

[LikeASista]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I've been watching. Are you all?

I see you, Soror.

I certainly have. It looks like these women will finally add some class to the "real housewives" episodes, ... uh, ... hopefully, at least. The fact that it is filmed in D.C. immediately puts them in a more political climate, and already, the level of discussion is different: "Who has more class, Obama or Bush?" as opposed to "Who has the bigger house in foreclosure?"

Before I give too may accolades, however, I'd better watch the rest just in case these women start to disappoint. But I'm certainly digging Paul Wharton's fine fruity self.

[ThetaDancer]

I didn't want to watch this (Michaele Salahi grosses me out) but I did while I was waiting for someone and had unexpected down time. And now I'm hooked!

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by LikeASista

I certainly have. It looks like these women will finally add some class to the "real housewives" episodes, ... uh, ... hopefully, at least. The fact that it is filmed in D.C. immediately puts them in a more political climate, and already, the level of discussion is different: "Who has more class, Obama or Bush?" as opposed to "Who has the bigger house in foreclosure?"

Before I give too may accolades, however, I'd better watch the rest just in case these women start to disappoint. But I'm certainly digging Paul Wharton's fine fruity self.

I say all these housewives reality shows are essentially the same. There's absolutely nothing classy (I hate that word) about discussing which President has more class. That's as dumb as a conversation as who has the bigger house. It's a bunch of adults sitting around talking about which President is cooler and would get to play in their sandbox. No depth and substance there.

The frivolity and in-fighting was very apparent in this episode. Michaela is a busy-body annoyance, Cat was talking about stuff at my Soror's house gathering that made the others cringe, and the birthday woman went on a drunk tangent about how hair salons should be more integrated. LOL. For Cat and the birthday woman, I understand that some white people don't know what to do in majority Black settings (because Blacks are usually the minority and not the other way around) so they talk about issues that almost always lead to putting their foot in their mouths. That could be solved if they shut up and stopped trying to be the center of attention. LOL. Apparently, that's also going to be an issue in a future episode.

This show is going to be hilarious.

[LikeASista]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

I say all these housewives reality shows are essentially the same. There's absolutely nothing classy (I hate that word) about discussing which President has more class. That's as dumb as a conversation as who has the bigger house. It's a bunch of adults sitting around talking about which President is cooler and would get to play in their sandbox. No depth and substance there.

Hmmmmmmm, ... you gotta point there. LOL!! What intrigues me the most is that you know some of the names already. I've watched the repeat show twice, and have yet to learn anyone's names. But the descriptions you gave helped me figure out who we're talking about.

Cat, apparently, thinks Tyra Banks is an idiot, ... but who looked like the bigger idiot when she tried to do an impression of what she thought Tyra was all about?

And, thinking out loud, I don't particularly hate the word 'classy', but after hearing Teresa describe herself as a "classy person" ... ugh.

[Benzgirl]

I think the jury is out on all of them. Except Michaela. Can't stand her or her husband. They spend too much money and can't pay their bills, they are attention whores and I read where he sued his parents a couple of years ago. And the bit about Whoopi Goldburg "hitting" her was absurd.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Benzgirl

I think the jury is out on all of them. Except Michaela. Can't stand her or her husband. They spend too much money and can't pay their bills, they are attention whores and I read where he sued his parents a couple of years ago. And the bit about Whoopi Goldburg "hitting" her was absurd.

She and her husband have to be there for drama and humor.

For those who want comedy, the full The View episode that featured the RH cast:

http://abc.go.com/watch/the-view/SH5...99/the-view-84

Whoopi's response on the following day during Hop Topics:
http://abc.go.com/watch/the-view/SH5...96/the-view-85

[KDAngel]

I'm digging the show. It's crazy to see how people I know are portrayed on tv. Even stranger to see how an event I was at was depicted. Ready to see what comes next.

[DrPhil]

LOL @ Soror's soul food dinner and Paul's birthday party.

@ Michaela and hubby arriving in a white limo with two police escorts.

Ewww...if Michaela kisses Paul on the lips one more time. Barf.

[epchick]

I just had to lol @ penile volumetric measuring device.

For reals?

[LikeASista]

For some strange reason, I'm having a tough time getting interested in this show. Maybe it's because it's still new, and the level of drama is still very low.

I'm intrigued, however, to see how Michaela and her husband are going to ride this show out. Are these not the two people who crashed President Obama's party at the White house? They seem like opportunists to begin with, and now they've scored a reality show of all things.

I expect my interest to pick up at some point. Maybe I should sit down and REALLY watch the show's past few episodes back to back. That way I won't be lost when things finally start getting a little more interesting. Until then, ... ~ho-hum~

[DrPhil]

^^^ I feel similarly.

I'm getting tired of the tension between the British woman (name?) and the Black woman (Soror's name?). It's centered around racial tension and that is really BLAH after a while. God forbid we have Black folks among white folks and it isn't ALL about race.

Soror is looking for her birth parents and in the next episode, she will reveal that her mom's white. So, she's biracial---unless the commercials are being misleading---boring.

[DreamfulSpirit]

The black woman's name is Stacie.

So far I think my favorite is Mary. Michaele and her husband are just annoying.

[Benzgirl]

Originally Posted by DreamfulSpirit

So far I think my favorite is Mary. Michaele and her husband are just annoying.

Ditto on both.

[APhiQuetieACE]

This season is very boring far. I was excited to see the DC season since I live in the area and whatnot, but like the last few shows (Real World, DC Cupcakes, and Top Chef) have all been pretty terrible. *sigh*

[Diligent Pearl]

I do think this season is sooooooo boring also! Especially following NJ, Atlanta, NY, etc...I need drama on the show, not politics. And how many times do we need to go over the race issue...