Comments on: Real Housewives of New Jersey: “Have a good life…or die, I don’t care.”

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:11:38 +0000

Does anyone know the name of the Gucci evening bag that Dina is carrying in the finale at the restaurant? Thanks in advance!!

By: suze

suze — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:25:40 +0000

Just feel very sad that these women are representing NJ women!
Not to mention NJ’s Italian women!! They are just another group of “connected” people who live off of dirty money. The only thing that they have shown that is accurate is….money does not buy class. Teresa should learn how to speak the english language and Caroline should not act like she is the “Godmother” or should I say that she is a female Tony Soprano?? Very tacky women and being an Italian american, I am totally ashamed by them. To bad Teresa has three girls……the future NJ housewives!!!!!

By: susie

susie — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:47:58 +0000

excellent initial review. These women are getto trash. The atlanta housewives were insane , but these women have them beat. The only one who appears to be “normal” is jackie. I can only hope that the children survive.. Theresa’s kids already have deep seated problems.

By: Terri

Terri — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:43:17 +0000

I’m disappointed that production And the real housewives themselves would allow Danielle’s children to fall victim to an obviously Uncomfortable situation regarding the restaurant scene (flipping of the table/fighting). Why would they let these innocent girls (Danielle’s daughters) walk into a situation where they are made to feel like they’re not welcome and uncomfortable! Such a shame, Anything for ratings=money! Shame on all of the adults for putting the children in such a situation. I’m sure Danielle would Never have been invited if it weren’t for production. People talk about Jon & Kate plus 8 exploiting their children….Hello!

By: bellagaby

bellagaby — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:41:24 +0000

yes – Theresa isn’t related to Dina or Caroline (sisters) and Jacqueline is married to Dina & Carolines brother = sister in law, so Theresa is just a friend but not part of The Family… seems to fit right in though. I love this season thus far! Everyone minus Danielle seems sincere… a little spoiled, but that’s what money does to you.

By: lisa

lisa — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:28:56 +0000

You said “Teresa isn’t part of The Family (I’ll explain in a moment), ” but you never explained…. Does anyone know?

By: Alex Aler

Alex Aler — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:32:15 +0000

Great ppiece written!! I was laughing so hard but you hit the nail on the head. Teresa and her “juicy” husband, grease is the better word. Toatlly agree!. The oldest does look like Satan, great observation and whats with all that illegal cash, how stupid is this broad. Concrete business, that was great, he doesn’t look smart at all to have a business but maybe concrete, that could work. Loved your piece, keep it up, this is such a train wreck. Classless uneducated douche bags!

By: Marti

Marti — Tue, 26 May 2009 01:45:43 +0000

I love this show..love that you can catch the episode on line at the Bravo web site if you miss it.

I do not like Caroline….cannot stand her daughter either.

Danielle better stop telling men how lucky they are to date her..what a turn off….I think I will love to hate her..

Dina–a class one bitch…

I have to wonder about Joe’s “business” …when I heard Teresa describe what her husband did I felt like I was listening to Carmella Soprano all over again. I wonder if the FEDS are watching all that cash money Teresa carries around. I mean, who carries 120,000 (cash) Grand in their purse???? Just how successful can a construction company really be..WOW…

Despite all, love it. Glad I found your blog, have you bookmarked.

By: Nicole C

Nicole C — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:21:49 +0000

Teresa’s husband did not die. I don’t know where you got that from. They just confirmed she is pregnant with her fourth child (sex unknown)…Hope for this guy it’s a boy he’s got four of the girliest girls and needs a boy!! I love her though she is my favorite of them all. Caroline seems really like a mama bear that would do anything to protect her cubs (her son Albie SO GORGEOUS) and it cracks me up that her youngest wants to open up strip clubs can anyone say Bada Bing..lol.. can’t wait for more!!

By: LELathon

LELathon — Tue, 19 May 2009 07:50:48 +0000

OMG you are f*cking hilarious!

That was pretty much exactly what I’ve been thinking.

I happened to stumble across this show one afternoon whilst taking a sick day from work and watching the free shows on HULU. Until now I have never bothered with a “real houswives” show because I’m not married and it always looked vapid and boring.

Until now, that is….

This is some crazy shit, and i have to watch. Teresa is a reality TV dream come true. Funny as heck and I can’t wait to see what happens.

I will def, be watching!

By: LDJ

LDJ — Mon, 18 May 2009 01:14:57 +0000

OMG, your post had me rolling and it is so far the best post I have ever read. I’ve watched the episode and let me tell you, I can’t wait for the bombshell to drop myself for this season, but I doubt if NJ will outdo the ATL cast.

By: Gin

Gin — Fri, 15 May 2009 13:46:50 +0000

Hilarious! I don’t get Bravo, so I’ll be waiting for your updates Amanda!

By: Sher

Sher — Thu, 14 May 2009 23:17:34 +0000

Wow, totally great description of Tuesday’s show. Can it get any better than these New Jersey Housewives?! Don’t miss part 2 of The Housewives of New York Reunion tonight. What a week!!

By: Otter

Otter — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:12:58 +0000

I love the housewives concept, but agree with Jenny – they indeed may have “jumped the shark” with this mess. In my opinion, the best of these shows is when the ladies act foolish but there are some redeeming qualities, and you can empathize with thier weaknesses. These Jersey b*tches area just plain TRASH. They need to put in a blockade so that these jack#ss pigs don’t ooze into NYC or any of the surrounding areas. Nasty as they wanna be skanks.

Oh, and the even sadder thing is, they are bringing up snotty off-spring. I feel sorry for any educator, store clerk, employer, parole officer, jail house matron, etc., that will need to deal with them in the future. Not cute, not cute at all!

By: Sunshine

Sunshine — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:36:02 +0000

I loved the show and can not wait for MORE! Dina’s clothes are so pretty….she is my fav so far.

By: tadpolenyc

tadpolenyc — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:19:54 +0000

dammit! i can’t believe i forgot the premiere was this week. great recap, amanda. it was high-larious.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 14 May 2009 12:48:57 +0000

i think that bravo jumped the shark w/ these ladies, but i’ll definitely be watching. it bothers me that danielle wants someone to save her family and all she’s willing to do is hunt for a man. that’s a lot to ask and no wonder they run. or it could be that the relationship is based entirely on phone sex, but i’m just saying. oy. and i hope that teresa’s husband didn’t die! while the RH shows are entertaining, you do find a soft-spot for each lady in some way and hearing that someone has died, divorced, etc, is always sad so i hope that’s just a rumor. i do like their brutal honesty though, like when teresa tells danielle that “guccimodel” sounds like a psycho, haha.

By: Amanda Mull

Amanda Mull — Thu, 14 May 2009 04:25:05 +0000

@Sarah WHAT?!?! I couldn’t find anything about Teresa’s husband’s death online, are you sure? I’m assuming he has the same last name as Teresa, so he would be Joe Guidice, correct?

By: Amanda Mull

Amanda Mull — Thu, 14 May 2009 04:23:43 +0000

@Lindi: Teresa has an LV Mahina, Dina had a Gucci bag and some Bulgari sunglasses, Jacqueline a Chanel classic flap…that’s all I’ve got off the top of my head, but these women LOVE designer stuff.

By: redney

redney — Thu, 14 May 2009 03:06:23 +0000

Amanda, awesome review!! You’ve completely captured the next crop of RH! Can’t wait for this season’s antics and the sure-to-come drama!

Sarah – Theresa’s husband (aka “Juicy”) passed away?! Any more details on this (during the season?)