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Welcome back, friends! After a short hiatus, I’m back and bringing you some of the social media happenings from the Bravosphere this week. While I normally like to give a little variety, given that it’s Real Housewives of New Jersey premiere week, I’m just going to focus on our favorite garlic-guzzling cast. And trust me when I say, even without it being a premiere week, these Real Housewives (and husbands) always deliver on their social media. Let’s get to it!
One of my guiltiest pleasures on Instagram is Joe Gorga’s account. His content is, how should I say this…unique. In a “what on earth are you saying” kind of way. I could feature him every week but I’m not sure you guys are ready.
Joe likes to make up his own quotes, although they always sound very familiar. Sort of like the old adages that your NanNan can never quite remember correctly. But she’s so close! Accompanied by pictures of himself, which are regularly duplicated, Joe seems to genuinely fancy himself as the Socrates of New Jersey. And as Socrates once said, “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”
In his latest post, Joe shares, “Don’t assume that loud is strong and quiet is weak. The fiercest storms rise from the calmest seas.” That little truth nugget is featured in all caps font over a picture of him resting his chin in his hand. Very similar to Rodin’s famous statue, The Thinker. Which seems apropos, no?
So is Joey Meatballs one of the greatest inspirational minds of the modern era? Probably not. But does he constantly provide me head scratchers that are meant to be meaningful thoughts? Absolutely. With that said, doesn’t a storm dictate the currents of the ocean and not the other way around? Like Joe ends almost all of his posts: #thoughts?
Despite being Teresa Giudice’s EX-husband, Juicy Joe Giudice continues to be a RHONJ legend in his own right. He’s not featured on the show anymore and was kicked out of the country. But by all accounts, he seems to be living his best life in the Bahamas.
One fan witnessed this first hand when she bumped into him at a watering hole on the tropical island. A TikTok user, emily.m.harris, posted a video of her toasting some shots with a tanned Juicy. She wrote over her video, “Whoever’s writing my script this season I just wanna say thanks for including taking shots with Joe Giudice in the Bahamas.”
The post got over 45k likes and nearly 500 comments, mostly from those who were insanely jealous. One user commented, “I love him. He is king.” Another added, “How does it feel to be living my dream” in all caps. While this might not be my dream, clearly it’s the dream of many. Which just goes to show you how Juicy might be gone, but is never forgotten. Cheers.
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Listen, I truly am happy for Dolores Catania. After spending what felt like an eternity waiting around for her ex to text her back, she has finally found happiness. With someone who actually wants to hang out with her! Enter Irish import Paul “Paulie” Connell, who we got to meet on the RHONJ premiere.
I did a little social media “research” on this leprechaun come to life and he is very enamored with Dolores. His Instagram features plenty of Dolo and his latest post might be the most over the top declaration of love for his Jersey Girl.
In a video montage of Dolores wearing a fuzzy brown crop top and matching skirt, Paulie repeatedly zooms in and out on…..her eyeballs. Ok, so it’s not a cinematic experience. And a few pictures of her with closed eyes even work their way in, although it’s unclear if it was intentional or not. Did I mention that the whole video was set to the 1991 EMF classic “Unbelievable?” Well, believe it!
Ok, Paulie might be on the corny side. But at least he’s present in their relationship. Nay, not just present but invested. Because any man willing to spend the time making a video love letter to his girlfriend is worth more than a pot of gold. Or a pint of Guinness.
Ok, it’s at this point that I realize I have given you all house husband content. And I do apologize, but my RHONJ main cast has been giving nothing but promos all week. And I need more from them. Melissa Gorga hasn’t even posted a picture of her without pants on. Oh wait, yes she did.
But it’s a fun fact about newbie housewife Rachel Fuda that caught my attention on Twitter. One of my favorite accounts, bravo by betches, tweeted out a picture of Rachel. With the tidbit that Rachel is the first housewife to be born in the 90s. 1991, as Rachel pointed out in her first episode.
This makes Rachel a whopping 25 years younger than her castmate Margaret Josephs. If Marge was Lenny Hochstein, she would surely be dating Rachel by now! All this to say that Rachel is what I would consider fresh gabagool meat when it comes to Real Housewives. And we all know that our more mature housewives rarely take to the younger versions of themselves.
Will Rachel be the exception to the rule? Or will she be run over like roadkill on the Jersey Turnpike? Has she even heard of the book Cop Without a Badge? Unclear. But I’m excited for her to learn important lessons like to always RSVP no to a Posche fashion show. And to never, ever, under any circumstances, tell Teresa to pay attention. Good luck, kiddo!
Arrivederci!
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Happy Pumpdays to you and yours! I can hardly believe we’re entering our tenth season together as Vanderpump Rules fans, haters, viewers, and critics. When we last saw the Pump Rules cast, Raquel Leviss was making plans to move out of James Kennedy’s life. This season we’ll get to see her move into Tom Schwartz, Oliver Saunders, and Peter Madrigal’s orbits instead. Our booked and blessed queen is keeping the content fresh.
Lala Kent will be busy showing us her recovery from a once proud relationship with a dude who still spikes his hair with gel and gets off from role-playing casting calls. His literal job. Doesn’t that seem a little sus? Maybe only to those of us who remember he was married with children when he first “auditioned” Lala. This hypocritical arc will no doubt provide a tepid backdrop for the main event.
Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney are finally over. A divorce made in heaven. Though these two tried making public statements to depict a peaceful ending to a completely haywire relationship, it all crumbled to pieces during Scheana Shay’s marriage to Brock Davies. We have SO MUCH to cover this season. But before we start, are there any early guesses as to what Tom Sandoval’s gimmick of the year will be? My money is on him taking shots of Malort from an old-timey candlestick or something.
After nine solid seasons of Schwartz playing the role of bumbling unemployed Craigslist rando, he’s finally going to be taken to task. I love to see it. The episode starts with a flashback to his and Katie’s Wednesday wedding. Katie tells the camera that she asked for a divorce last winter. In his confessional, Tom admits he can’t give specifics on why his marriage ended. That’s because he wasn’t listening when Katie brought it up. His words.
Katie reveals that the only thing she’s asked of Tom in the split is that he doesn’t hook up with anyone in the friend group. The fact that it needed to be said. I’m just SO glad Raquel isn’t a witch of WeHo right now!
We first see James driving to SUR, listening to his own music. He calls his new girlfriend, Ally Lewber, and I feel like I’m in another dimension. For whatever reason, his split from Raquel is throwing me. Was I rooting for these kids?!?
Lisa Vanderpump has a word with James about his drinking during his DJ shift at SUR. This show is really trying to get back to its roots. Lisa then voices concern over how quickly James is moving with Ally. I just feel this getting bleak, and soon.
Raquel is now my single queen. She spends the episode calling out James’ mommy issues, elegantly building rapport with his new fling, and dunking on creepy men wearing bath towels. Literally.
During James’ SUR perormance, Raquel spends her time waiting on the veteran cast members and taking shots with Charli Burnett in the back of the bar. At one point, James happens to run into Raquel in the SURver bathroom. Coincidental AF!
James seizes the opportunity to talk to Raquel about his fascination with wine, cheese, and Ally. He tells Raquel he’s found the love of his life. Can he hear himself? Raquel calls James out for being back on the bottle. She even questions how he could feel so strongly about someone so fast after their break up. I’m loving direct communication on her. Raquel then proceeds to make out with Peter in front of everyone like a normal single person.
Ariana Madix, Katie, and Lala get together at TomTom to reunite for the season. Ariana is one of us. She doesn’t believe in the “BFF Pact” between Katie and Tom. I’ve never quite understood how she’s tolerated Schwartz as the best friend of Sandoval over the years. She seems as perpetually disappointed in him as the rest of us.
Lala is also boycotting Schwartz this season. She’s disgusted by his ongoing friendship with Randall Emmett after the allegations being made about him in the press. I totally agree the friendship is creepy and embarrassing. And I mean that for both Tom and Rand. In her confessional, Katie piles on, “The day that Tom takes responsibility for anything will be a cold day in hell.”
We later learn that Katie has made out with three people and done “the whole thing” with two since her divorce from Tom. I’m both impressed and intrigued.
At least they have each other. Their new business venture hasn’t exactly taken off, but honestly who cares? Are we really thirsting for more of this schtick? Schwartz is lamenting having to pay his bills. Sandoval is sorry he left his friend to join a band. Everything is getting back to normal.
Schwartz is getting taken to task for continuing to spend time with Rand for the sake of playing pickleball. Sandoval maintains that Schwartz doesn’t owe Lala anything, and it’s perfectly normal to spend your precious days on earth with a disgraced manipulative cheater.
We end the episode with James performing another show. Tom approaches Lala saying he thinks it’s silly she won’t let him hang out with someone who cheated on her a whole 7 months ago. Lala reiterates her expectations for someone she’s going to keep in her life. Tom tells her she’s ego-tripping. Lala calls Tom weak, and he aptly responds “no you are.” Lala is very clear that if Tom isn’t going to be with her, he’s against her.
*Fade to black.*
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