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10/15: “Real Housewives of Atlanta” episode two recap

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Nothing superdramatic happened in episode two although the producers tried to amp up a potential showdown between Sheree (right) and NeNe after NeNe’s name was (inadvertently?) left off the guest list of Sheree’s party.

The focal point of the night was Kim’s daughter Brielle’s 11th birthday bash. And no, this was not a slumber party at a friends’ house with a cake from Publix. No way. Kim spent $18,000, including $5,000 on a party planner. In all honestly, Brielle doesn’t seem overtly spoiled though Kim seems to try hard, giving her a $1,610 Louis Vuitton handbag. She also arranges a slumber party for Brielle and her friends at the InterContinental Hotel in Buckhead. The kids hold a fashion show at Blue Genes Kids and have dessert and cake at Chocolate Pink CafĂ© in Midtown..

Favorite Kim moment is when she complains that her daughter doesn’t look happy enough during the party. It’s kind of sweet she wants Brielle to be happy but telling her to be happy isn’t going to make her happy! “I tend to give to my kids because my parents made me work so hard,” Kim said. “I may go overboard as far as being so laid back with them but I want my kids to be my friends.” Is this good parenting advice?

Kim also joins her friend Cori down at the bar at the InterContinental at one point, leaving the kids unsupervised in the hotel room. It’s unclear how long the break is but I’m sure bloggers will have a field day over that.

Anyway, back to the main plotline: Kim doesn’t want to invite Sheree because she is loyal to NeNe. “I can’t have the drama,” Kim frets (and she frets a lot!). “I can’t have it!” But Sheree works it out with NeNe by phone beforehand although NeNe isn’t 100% pleased. “She said I apologize,” NeNe told the show cameras. “She didn’t say I’m sorry.” Umm… NeNe. That’s the same thing!

During the cake portion, Sheree shows up first and Kim frets since NeNe isn’t there. But alas, NeNe makes a fashionably late appearance. We wonder: will NeNe take down Sheree? Nope. NeNe hugs Sheree and compliments her on her hair. No drama after all. And we viewers are saddened.

The other two housewives get some airtime in bits and pieces but nothing jawdropping occurs.

We learn that Lisa’s real estate business rocks, that her NFL hubby Ed Hartwell helps her out, that she was able to sell a 20,000 square foot mansion to music producer Jazzy Pha and that Ed is a far better hubby than her first one, R&B star Keith Sweat (who remains nameless on the show.) “He wasn’t really supportive,” she said of Sweat. But Ed is cool. “I am totally with a man I needed to be with from the beginning. You can appreciate a good man who comes around when you were with one who wasn’t so great.”

For DeShawn, it’s a perpetual search for an estate manager and a personal assistant. She also introduces us to the fact she has her own makeup artist and stylist. Lucky her! Her best quote: “I’m very particular,” she said. “I want what I want. I don’t like excuses. I don’t have a lot of patience for incompetence.”

So what did you think? Fun? Or gagworthy?

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By Original Atlantan

October 15, 2008 2:59 AM | Link to this

The show “REAL WIVES OF ATLANTA” should be changed to how to trap a rich man! Some of the women on the show are a HOT GHETTO A$$ MESS. NENE…(HGM) she on t.v. acting like a real hood rat. Oh my bad she playing what she really is. Her sons look like they can’t stand her! Deshawn..WTF who do she think she is hiring a team of makeup,hair, & nail people to come to her. Deshwan acting like she OPRAH!!! Deshawn your lazy a$$ don’t do anything all day but whine then, whine about” you don’t have enough time in a day to do anything. Give me a break! You have hired enough people to be act your beck and call. Do us all a favor and be a hands on mom. Lisa is the ONLY woman on the show who represents her self to be a business acting woman who making her and her husband more $$. KUDOS for that LISA. KIM…KIM…KIM.. WTF… this pron star looking fake breast,bad bleach hair,no curves tramp! KIM had the nerve to say “she a white woman trapped in a black woman’s body”. OH PLEASE… she wishes she was black and beautiful. Also, Kim said on the show she “wants her girls to be her best friends”. Ummmm…Kim it’s called being a parent first, then being your kids friends when they are grown!!! If the music career fail.. Hey Kim call up playboy I’m sure you have a job with them. Shree WTF? who do she think she is saying,”I want 7 figures from my divorce”? What $$ did you bring to the marriage? Probably 0……!!! This show is a bad representation of the REAL WOMEN OF ATLANTA.

By yule

October 15, 2008 7:08 AM | Link to this

This show was meant to be over the top Nobody wants to watch the average Atlanta housewife. Apparently this show was taped in the earlier part of this year. Although things were financially falling apart. The bottom had not completely dropped out yet. I mirror the 1st posters comment of Deshawn and Lisa. The over the the top comment about Nene, Kim and Shereel was way too harsh.

By Lisa Peluso

October 15, 2008 7:15 AM | Link to this

Did you notice Lisa chewed gum while showing a 4 million dodollar home, the NBA wife doesn’t move her mouth when talking, Sheree has no job and Kim’s hair looks like a wig?

By Lisa Peluso

October 15, 2008 7:16 AM | Link to this

Did you notice Lisa chewed gum while showing a 4 million dodollar home, the NBA wife doesn’t move her mouth when talking, Sheree has no job and Kim’s hair looks like a wig?

By confused

October 15, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this

I have ocassionally watched the Real Wives series(California and NY) before. Being from the ATL originally and being around the ages of these women, I’m completely embarassed about Real Wives ATL. All these women are gold diggers. Not one of them tell about how they came up from hard work, all talk about their men and ex’s that have money. Lisa still talking about Keith, is she still interested in Keith? You don’t have to bad mouth him, to make your man stand out. If he’s such a good man, that will show. The rest Sheree’(fake as hell), Nene(wanna be), DeShawn( not used to money), Kim(sleeping with someone else husband), Lisa(not over Keith Sweat, gold-digger). This is the worst season of Real Housewives yet!

By TJ

October 15, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this

Sorry but this show is nothing about the Atlanta I grew up in. It reeks of classless new money ghetto hoodrats with no sense of propriety.

What an embarrasment to those of us who grew up in this city with true grounded southern values.

By peteetong

October 15, 2008 8:18 AM | Link to this

halah.

By Amy

October 15, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this

Reason # 45,748,943 our country is in the toilet.

By Hellbent

October 15, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this

These “women” are nothing but common gutter trash. Why anyone would watch this show is beyond me.

By LADY

October 15, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this

What is the fuss? It’s not my lifestyle—I work for a living, HOWEVER, no one had anything to say about the REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY, or MY SWEET 16 SHOW, or PARIS HILTON SHOW. They are ALL on the same level. People with a lot of money OR RATHER people who MARRIED/INHERITED money and do what they want with it. But now it is clear that it is not on the same level to SOME PEOPLE. Perhaps because the cast is predominately black there is an issue of wealth (COMPARE THE LAST HOUSEWIVES SHOW-WAS IT REALLY THAT DIFFERENT?) I am p** off at the whole idea of the article that stated having a problem with them flaunting money when the economy is bad—THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA DIDN’T DO IT! ACTUALLY the people on wallstreet who has our economy in a sh*thole LOOKS nothing like the REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA. So get over it and let live. If you don’t like it—don’t watch it…GEE!

By lwa

October 15, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this

This goes to show you that can’t buy class.

NeNe - needs to get a new weave.

Kim - stop trying to be your children’s friend. These 11 year olds would have had fun with just the slumber party, pizza and cake for about $1000 dollars. Way over the top.

DeShawn: Why are the boys talking back to her? Does she have any control over the boys? I have three kids and manage to get them up, off to school, my hair is decent and off to work. With all that help, she does have time to do her own hair and make-up. Look, she is not cooking, cleaning and her hubby is away 6 days a week so she isn’t doing him.

Lisa: Chewing gum is tacky when showing a house.

By justme

October 15, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this

Rodney, it’s October!! It’s 10/15 not 9/15!

By AAA

October 15, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this

@LAdy you got issues!!! The show is a little over the top, Sheree is broke, she filed chp 7, and her ex husband doesnt play footballl anymore, and she doesnt acknowledge her 23 year old daughter, she is trash, Lisa spends her time talking about Keith Sweat like a dog, shes got issues. I like NENE. she’s cool! I like Kim,

By Bob

October 15, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this

When is the AJC going to figure out that no one really cares about this trash on TV? Nobody watches the show, and if they keep up the reporting NO ONE will be reading the paper!

By Real ATL

October 15, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this

@LAdy you got issues!!! The show is a little over the top, Sheree is broke, she filed chp 7, and her ex husband doesnt play footballl anymore, and she doesnt acknowledge her 23 year old daughter, she is trash, Lisa spends her time talking about Keith Sweat like a dog, shes got issues. I like NENE. she’s cool! I like Kim, I dont like Deshawn, shes a lazy mom!!

By Debra

October 15, 2008 8:37 AM | Link to this

I’m not impressed. I’m not a hater, but I think the women portray a very negative image to women in general. I’m not a psychologist, but it appears that Kim suffers from low self esteem. She compensates this by trying to be more than what she really is. Sheree, the same thing goes for her. She didn’t see her daughter off because she was worried about scuffing up some shoes? Poor children. Deshawn, clearly likes to make it known that she’s better than the people that work for her. Regardless of your status, people of all classes should be treated and referred to with respect. NeNe, you’re just too loud and boistrous. Another sign of low self esteem. You have to be seen and heard. A REAL Lady never does that. In fact, have you ever noticed that people with REAL money never advertise what or who they’re wearing. They don’t have to. It’s called class ladies, something none of you obviously have. I hope when you reflect back on the show, you will see the negative light that you put on women in general.

By Shelly

October 15, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this

Oh my Gosh. I was just telling my girlfriend that Lisa was chewing gum while showing a house.. Tacky.. I was surprised when I saw that Lisa Peluso also noticed it. That was so unprofessional. talking to someone with gum in your mouth.. As the saying goes.. You can put lipstick on a pig and it is still a pig.. Can we say ghetto fabulous??

By cmere

October 15, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this

Does anyone know if Kim worked at Bahama Breeze off of Pleasant Hill a few years ago. A friend of mine told me she did and I seem to remember her.

By Kim

October 15, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this

Just take away the money equals no more Real Housewives of Atlanta. Golddiggers of Atlanta is more like it. Kim, you need to start singing country or rap because you are going to need it when Big Papa stop writing checks. DeShawn , if you keep hiring all those people you are going to end up in bankruptcy court. NeNe, let your son grow up and please get a life for yourself. Lisa, let it go it’s over things are better now. Sheree, Georgia Department of Labor open monday-friday.

By justme

October 15, 2008 8:39 AM | Link to this

Rodney, it’s October!! It’s 10/15 not 9/15!

By Chelle

October 15, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this

I agree they are not REAL HOUSEWIVES they’re living off of their HUSBANDS MONEY they spend too much money; why can’t they get up and fix breakfast, do their own hair; they should’ve chose some REAL, HARD WORKING, GET UP WITH THEIR KIDS, COOK 4 THEIR HUSBANDS, & GO TO A REAL 9-5 JOB HOUSEWIVES I think Kim is dating a MARRIED MAN aka BIG POPPA They are soooo fake!

By Debra

October 15, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this

I’m not impressed. I’m not a hater, but I think the women portray a very negative image to women in general. I’m not a psychologist, but it appears that Kim suffers from low self esteem. She compensates this by trying to be more than what she really is. Sheree, the same thing goes for her. She didn’t see her daughter off because she was worried about scuffing up some shoes? Poor children. Deshawn, clearly likes to make it known that she’s better than the people that work for her. Regardless of your status, people of all classes should be treated and referred to with respect. NeNe, you’re just too loud and boistrous. Another sign of low self esteem. You have to be seen and heard. A REAL Lady never does that. In fact, have you ever noticed that people with REAL money never advertise what or who they’re wearing. They don’t have to. It’s called class ladies, something none of you obviously have. I hope when you reflect back on the show, you will see the negative light that you put on women in general.

By BonnieY

October 15, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this

I knew before I ever saw the first trashy installment On TRHWOA exactly what it would contain. They do not show the hard working women of Atlanta. Or the mothers of special needs kids that practically live at the hospitals and Dr.’s offices and schools for their children. The producers go out and find narcissitic garbage that are overcapitalized trash. By the way, there are a few more white women in Atlanta than just KIMBO the Bimbo. And a whole lot of ‘em are married. NeNe = Barf. Sheree’ - Go to Work! You are nothing special. These producers have just made fools of all of you, and you were stupid enough to let them. All there is left to say to the producers is BRAVO! - job accomplished. Bur spare us a 2nd season.

By Debra

October 15, 2008 8:42 AM | Link to this

I’m not impressed. I’m not a hater, but I think the women portray a very negative image to women in general. I’m not a psychologist, but it appears that Kim suffers from low self esteem. She compensates this by trying to be more than what she really is. Sheree, the same thing goes for her. She didn’t see her daughter off because she was worried about scuffing up some shoes? Poor children. Deshawn, clearly likes to make it known that she’s better than the people that work for her. Regardless of your status, people of all classes should be treated and referred to with respect. NeNe, you’re just too loud and boistrous. Another sign of low self esteem. You have to be seen and heard. A REAL Lady never does that. In fact, have you ever noticed that people with REAL money never advertise what or who they’re wearing. They don’t have to. It’s called class ladies, something none of you obviously have. I hope when you reflect back on the show, you will see the negative light that you put on women in general.

By Just Me

October 15, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

Guys, guys, guys! Can we just see this show for what it is….MINDLESS ENTERTAINMENT. When we have a roller coaster election, an economy in the tank, and unprecendented crime stats, it helps to be able to turn on the telly and watch a bunch of folks that have no life but think they do. The one think that I found amazing is while these people that appear to have so much, there are people in the same city that are pawning wedding rings to get insolin for their child. And another couple is trying to raise money to buy service dogs for their autistic twins. Can we maybe “marry” these two worlds and let them do something constructive with their money that does not serve THEM….. just a thought.

By Shawn

October 15, 2008 8:43 AM | Link to this

Not as Classy as the Real Housewives of Orange County. Plus, none of these women work. I really think its the case that these are the only women Bravo could get to sign up for this show.

By Stee

October 15, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this

I saw this show on the other night and could not have been more disgusted. Here we are in a major financial crisis and they are airing this show (in our backyard!) about a bunch of shallow gold diggers who have absolutely no concept of money. Of course we would all like to have the kind of disposable cash that these women are dumping down the toilet, but the fact is very few people do these days. This ridiculous mockery of “Atlanta Housewives” sets a horrible example for Atlanta and more importantly how to manage our values during a very dicey time in all of our lives. I can only hope that no one takes this garbage seriously and that these women will look back and regret the decision to flaunt their over the top indescretions on television for all to see. On a side note I have to admit that the fact this show is being filmed in Atlanta has me a bit more fired up rather than if it were filmed in LA where money has no value.

By bronco

October 15, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this

I don’t know who or what is coming up with ideas for TV show, but this one takes the prize. Are the viewing public so hard up for things to do that they will actually sit down in a chair and watch this trash. And that goes for 90 percent of the other shows on tv. Ive got probably 300 channels of nothing. Damn people cut that tv off and do things with your kids. Go sit on the steps after dark and show them the stars or go to the parks and get out and see the insects in the grass. Pack a picnic lunch and go to the backyard with your kid. Believe me that child will remember it until they are adults. My daughter has never forgotten our picnics and she is in her mid twenties. If you don’t have kids do something worthwhile, believe me you won’t regret it.

By Stone

October 15, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this

Skank ho’s, the lot of them. The Atl. housewives I know have class and a purpose in life. This show should be titled the fake housewives of ATLANTA.

By Ms. Erika

October 15, 2008 8:47 AM | Link to this

The show was very enjoyable. I wish this show much success. Way to go!! Let the hateres hate. They always do!!

By LADY

October 15, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this

@REAL ATL OKAY, So do you know ALL of the ends and outs of the other REAL HOUSEWIVES PERSONAL ISSUES, probably NOT! Why is everyone disecting these women…I keep saying NO ONE was all into how these other HOUSEWIFE women on the other shows got their money and who gave it to them. Why? Can anyone answer that? Like I said I work for a living AND I am married, but what THEY DO…DOES NOT DO ME. So with that being said—-IT’S THE LIFE THEY HAVE—IT’S NOT EFFECTING ME. What effects me is WHY THE IN THE HELL WE ARE PAYING FOR THIS GOTDAYUM BAIL OUT PLAN…THAT’S REAL SHYT & THAT IS THE ISSUES I HAVE.

By Jobs 101

October 15, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this

It was really sad when Deshawn interviewed the woman that was not prepared. Or how Sheree personal assistant left Nene off the guest list… Hopefully future employers do not watch the show to see how they handle stressful moments….

By Michelle

October 15, 2008 8:53 AM | Link to this

Can someone tell me what Kim does? She looks like a prom queen from Texas.

By Jobs 101

October 15, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this

It was really sad when Deshawn interviewed the woman that was not prepared. Or how Sheree personal assistant left Nene off the guest list… Hopefully future employers do not watch the show to see how they handle stressful moments….

By K

October 15, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this

Money does NOT equate class. These women have no class. All the talk about money….It’s such poor taste. Most people that have it, don’t talk about it. And many that are wealthy, are wealthy because they don’t purchase extravagantly in order to flaunt it, to PROVE it. I bet that most of these women have TONS TONS TONS of debt and are living way outside their means.

By Tre

October 15, 2008 8:54 AM | Link to this

wow - it’s a good (entertaining) show though. i had no idea keith sweat was lisa’s 1st hubby. lol. kim need a big house. i like nene because she keep it real and she’s a good mommmy i think - she need to let kim know being ‘friend’ to her girls is not what she should focus on when they are 6 and 11 years old. i like nene - but she is kind of loud sometimes. her kids do hate that but they LOVE their mommy. nene look a lot younger than i think she is. lisa does deserve a better hubby than keith - i’m happy for her. and sheree i wish good luck with her fashion business because dude don’t look like he giving up 7 figures - she should prove to him she can do it on her own anyway like lisa. success is the best revenge. this is going to be very interesting to see unfold. sheree is very pretty, and she seems like she’s not mentally ill so i’m sure she’ll find antoher love. kudos to sheree and nene not acting up at briana’s party. i like the show so far. deshawn must have lots of money to throw away - but it’s her money she can do what she want with it. it must really be nice having the servants but too bad she won’t cook or make a bowl of cereal for the boys in the morning. that money can go to a college fund she’s paying for the chef! but again, it’s her money she can do what she want. by the way, deshawn seem like a very nice person too. i hope she finds the right gatekeeper this time who will offer to fix the boys some toaster waffles. wow, i didn’t notice the gum (lisa) because i was too busy wondering why she was so tired (sleepy) looking - then she got sick so i guess that’s why. her hubby is awesome! wow - atlanta must be small with all that wife swapping. my first impression (last week) was wow… rich guys in atlanta must want someone to spend the money for them and this is a good “how to get a rich guy in atlanta to marry you in about 2 months” show. but love is love no matter what the reason and as long as they are all happy… all we can do is watch and enjoy!!! and then get on here and talk about it! lol. i’m loving the show. i hope we get to see ‘big papa’ and what happened to the truck kim (i mean big papa) purchased?? i thought it was a caddy and then i saw her driving a range rover when they tired to go to sheree’s party. oh it must be nice!

By LMAO

October 15, 2008 8:56 AM | Link to this

It was really sad when Deshawn interviewed that woman that was not prepared. Or how Sheree personal assistant left Nene off the guest list… Hopefully future employers do not watch the show to see how they handle stressful moments….

By Ms. Duluth

October 15, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

I watched part of the first show and the entire second show. Why is it when Black people do a show it always has to be scrutinized so harshly. When White women do the same thing people don’t criticize them nearly as harsh. I don’t agree with everything that they do (spending $6500 on 4 pair of shoes, $18k on and 11 year olds party or buying the her a $1610 LV bag) or how they act, but this is how they live. My only comment is that they should probably not spend as much as they do on items that will not bring them any return. If I had money like them I would still have to work, I just could not be a full-time socialite but that is my preference. Atlanta Houswives if you guys can hook me up with a elite friend please feel free to contact me. All the rest of you HATERS, keep on hating it boosts the ratings for their show.

By Daniel

October 15, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this

Really people, Lisa Hatwell is the only woman on thia show, that is Genuine, Beautiful and just real about her business. THE REST ARE JUST A WASTE OF THE PRODUCERS TIME AND MONEY…..SHEREE is what is considered as a broke azz woman living off a rich man that she married just to get his money.

By Tre

October 15, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

wow - it’s a good (entertaining) show though. i had no idea keith sweat was lisa’s 1st hubby. lol. kim need a big house. i like nene because she keep it real and she’s a good mommmy i think - she need to let kim know being ‘friend’ to her girls is not what she should focus on when they are 6 and 11 years old. i like nene - but she is kind of loud sometimes. her kids do hate that but they LOVE their mommy. nene look a lot younger than i think she is. lisa does deserve a better hubby than keith - i’m happy for her. and sheree i wish good luck with her fashion business because dude don’t look like he giving up 7 figures - she should prove to him she can do it on her own anyway like lisa. success is the best revenge. this is going to be very interesting to see unfold. sheree is very pretty, and she seems like she’s not mentally ill so i’m sure she’ll find antoher love. kudos to sheree and nene not acting up at briana’s party. i like the show so far. deshawn must have lots of money to throw away - but it’s her money she can do what she want with it. it must really be nice having the servants but too bad she won’t cook or make a bowl of cereal for the boys in the morning. that money can go to a college fund she’s paying for the chef! but again, it’s her money she can do what she want. by the way, deshawn seem like a very nice person too. i hope she finds the right gatekeeper this time who will offer to fix the boys some toaster waffles. wow, i didn’t notice the gum (lisa) because i was too busy wondering why she was so tired (sleepy) looking - then she got sick so i guess that’s why. her hubby is awesome! wow - atlanta must be small with all that wife swapping. my first impression (last week) was wow… rich guys in atlanta must want someone to spend the money for them and this is a good “how to get a rich guy in atlanta to marry you in about 2 months” show. but love is love no matter what the reason and as long as they are all happy… all we can do is watch and enjoy!!! and then get on here and talk about it! lol. i’m loving the show. i hope we get to see ‘big papa’ and what happened to the truck kim (i mean big papa) purchased?? i thought it was a caddy and then i saw her driving a range rover when they tired to go to sheree’s party. oh it must be nice!

By bizezgrrrl

October 15, 2008 8:59 AM | Link to this

Wow - talk about “desperate” housewives!!! There’s a name we “real” housewives of Atlanta call women like this: “TRAYSH”

(That’s trash to those of you born north of here!)

By trevor

October 15, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

This show is about some rich spoiled women, who don’t have a clue about real life, and it’s struggles. This show should be taken off the air pure garbage.Television will go to all lenghths for ratings and this is just another example of tv’s poor judgement!

By Disgussted in the "ATL"

October 15, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

This show and the fact that it makes front page on the ajc.com site is the epitome of this sad city. These women aren’t rich, they are new money classless tramps and the fact that our society cherishes this kind of idolatry is sad.

More to the point the fact that AJC has a column now dedicated to it, goes to show why I would never order the paper at home, well only for toilet paper for my dogs. Can Atlanta truly accept this low class ghetto image for itself? Seem to be it start with our crooked mayor and prejudiced city politics. No wonder this show is a hit.

Its also rather interesting for a city that has a large wealthy population there is only one “caucasion” main star on the show.

By trevor

October 15, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

This show is about some rich spoiled women, who don’t have a clue about real life, and it’s struggles. This show should be taken off the air pure garbage.Television will go to all lenghths for ratings and this is just another example of tv’s poor judgement!

By Disgussted in the "ATL"

October 15, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this

This show and the fact that it makes front page on the ajc.com site is the epitome of this sad city. These women aren’t rich, they are new money classless tramps and the fact that our society cherishes this kind of idolatry is sad.

More to the point the fact that AJC has a column now dedicated to it, goes to show why I would never order the paper at home, well only for toilet paper for my dogs. Can Atlanta truly accept this low class ghetto image for itself? Seem to be it start with our crooked mayor and prejudiced city politics. No wonder this show is a hit.

Its also rather interesting for a city that has a large wealthy population there is only one “caucasion” main star on the show.

By Michelle

October 15, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this

Can someone tell me what Kim does? She looks like a prom queen from Texas.

By Alvin

October 15, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

This show is a disgusting display of trash. It sickens me that they called these hoochies real, housewives or Atlantians. They are trashy low class hood rats who can not even speak properly. It is a huge embarassment to this city and they should realize they are nothing more than clown like entertainment for the masses that are doing nothing but embarassing themselves and Atlanta.

By kle

October 15, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

Good grief! I don’t even know where to begin, so I will keep saying good grief!

By Michelle

October 15, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

Bring back the Housewives of Orange County or even New York for that matter!!!!!

Trampy hoochie ATL housewives! Pfft!

By Rick

October 15, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

I only watched a few minutes of this last night due to all the talk on local radio. All I can say is the blonde - Honey you look like a porn queen. Move to LA and go into the business. No class, bad plastic surgery, and the personality of a wet mop.

By kay

October 15, 2008 9:14 AM | Link to this

One word only describes this show & people on it - - “common”.

By MIA

October 15, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this

This is show is a HOT GHETTO MESS. Please find REAL HOUSEWIVES who works 9-5 and not GOLD DIGGERS who’s living off of there man money.

By Kenny

October 15, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this

DeShawn has her own makeup artist and stylist. She needs a nutritionist and a personal trainer so that she can loose about 50 lbs

By Big Poppa

October 15, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this

Well, I’m tired of Kim’s stuff. It’s not that good anyway and her hoo-ha’s are getting a little too firm from the silicone.

Guess it’s time to move on.

By ron24

October 15, 2008 9:17 AM | Link to this

i feel like there are a lot of haters in atl. i think the show is a blessing it show the great comm. in the atl. area. the women are a little over the edge. there are some rich people in the atl. and they do;t act like these women, i think kim is sexy and i like nene.

By Tonia

October 15, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

I love the show. Watched Real Houswives Orange County and New York. You are beautiful and I will continue to watch it. There is nothing wrong with being as fabulous. People need to start living their lives and stop judging others.

By Kenny

October 15, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

DeShawn has her own makeup artist and stylist. She needs a nutritionist and a personal trainer so that she can loose about 50 lbs

By Rufus

October 15, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

Love the show and it would not be reality if it did not have an edge. Atlanta women or so juealous its stupid. I cant believe women calling these people goal diggers. Whats the difference a women looking for a man that has a good job paying a lot of money. Lets get real! What were you all expecting? NeNe is my favor because these women do exist. The show is a hit. I am sure they will add another housewive thats boring so you all will be represented. Its none of you business if these women spend money like crazy. Double standards for women of color is rooted rediculous.

By msshawn

October 15, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

Though I can’t relate to these women financially….but I like watching the show. It’s funny, entertaining, and might I add shame on their part to watch (excluding LISA & maybe NENE, all because I love her attitude). I hate to sound like I’m hating, because they are wealthy, but these women are like spoil brats. All they talk about is money and fashion. Which of course, everyone love fashion. But everyone in the A ain’t stuck on that s**! Now you may run into a few people who are wealthy like them and may carry a confident attitude like these womens, but to flaunt it is ridiculous! And that’s what this show is about. And I felt so bad for KIM because she showered her daughter with this over-the-top expensive gifts/party and her daughter was not overwhelmed at all. And to see her reaction was funny, ‘cause it was like a slap in the face, a bite of reality. Just because you love expensive things and namebrand tags doesn’t mean that everyone else around you does.

By k

October 15, 2008 9:24 AM | Link to this

The show is entertaining. Go NENE!!!! Please, if you’ve ever shopped at Neiman Marcus or Gucci you see people “showing out” everyday. Heck, even the people that work there think they’re celebrities. LOL!

By Cammi317

October 15, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

Oh, I didn’t realize the series had officially begun. I admittedly love reality television, but I watched the first episode over the summer and was mortified. The problem that I have with this show is that these people are here in Atlanta acting like fools on national television. People who have never been here will assume that this is the norm. THey are all over the top, but one of those women whose name I cannot recall is just beyond Ghetto. It’s bad enough when the stereotypes of poor black people are played on air, but now we have to watch rich ghetto people as well. I am embarassed both as a black woman and as an inhabitant of Atlanta. When watching Orange County or New York I could laugh because I am not from those places. Watching this show made me cringe.

By nashonda

October 15, 2008 9:26 AM | Link to this

Kim is not married so why is she on this show. She is a house(H. It’s shameful that people will think women in ATL are like these little girls. Lisa she got it going on, the others are PRETENTIOUS. I really wish the girls could be more lady like and know that when your son (NENE)say you are embarrassing think about it. Sheree please stop acting and make sure your daughter values and morals are in tact.

By ron24

October 15, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

i feel the show is very embassing to the city of atl. i love some the women like kim and nene i think they are sexy, if you don;t like then turn it off.

By Bill

October 15, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this

Could we all chip in and get the ladies, and I use the term loosely, some class, because they wouldn’t know it if it bit them on the ass.

By cmp

October 15, 2008 9:34 AM | Link to this

Come on…there is NO way that party cost $18,000. $2,000 for that cake…come on. The IC King Grand Suite is $1500 / night…for 11 year olds?!!? I love when they say they are members of Atlanta’s elite…I think there are a couple of more around town with 10 times more $$ and don’t act like idiots. Spending stupid money and letting your boobs hang out does not make you classy, but trashy and whorish.

By Kay

October 15, 2008 9:35 AM | Link to this

I haven’t seen this show but have not heard 1 positive comment about it…not even from the perspective of it being “good” mindless entertainment. As a native Atlantan, I think TJ hit the nail on the head. Nationally, we don’t want these women being the representation of Atlanta women. It’s like having someone from New York City make grits and saying these are “real southern grits”!

By ronda

October 15, 2008 9:37 AM | Link to this

The show is a mess to me, they should have persued people who are actually houswives. These women are doing more acting than anything.It has nothing to do with the fact that most of them are women of color.It is just sad!!If you go to Sandrarose.com you can read up on the REAL story behind these phony houswives.

By idots

October 15, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

Michelle - what do you think the others look like? Whales if you ask me and Ms. Duluth, your trash!!!

By Jeff

October 15, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

The show is disgusting and it should really be called The Real Housewives of Duluth. Not one of these women would make it a day in Buckhead. Who knew there was so much new money ghetto in Gwinnett County?

By Kay

October 15, 2008 9:44 AM | Link to this

I haven’t seen this show but have not heard 1 positive comment about it…not even from the perspective of it being “good” mindless entertainment. As a native Atlantan, I think TJ hit the nail on the head. Nationally, we don’t want these women being the representation of Atlanta women. It’s like having someone from New York City make grits and saying these are “real southern grits”!

By ATLien

October 15, 2008 9:46 AM | Link to this

Kim drops 68k on a Escalade but continues to wear that cheap looking wig? That’s Klassy with a “K.”

By UN-Real Housewives

October 15, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

THIS SHOW IS A FAKE REALITY SHOW!

I was at TWIST at Phipps Plaza back in April or so. We were waiting in line and in walks people with cameras, a production crew, director, the works. Then comes Sheree.

They had her exit and re-enter the resturant at least 5 or 6 times. Each time they told her what to do. She came in, flung her hair, adjusted her glasses and what not.

Just horrible, they arent doing a good job of relaying what the women of Atlanta are like. The whole show is directed and scripted.

By Hellbent

October 15, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

Tre & Rufus: Go back to school! Both of your postings were completely unintelligible! If this is any indication of the IQ level of the people who watch this show, we’re all in a lot of trouble!

By jenn c

October 15, 2008 9:52 AM | Link to this

People, lighten up. this show is for entertainment value. I love it. Love NeNe. I dont see why Kim cannot be best friends with her children. I am best friends with my daughter and she graduated from Stanford University. She says our friendship sustains her. If the real real housewifes of atl were to be on tv, no-one will watch. Can we say ZZZZZZZZ. I look forward to the marathon. Keep it up ladies they are all haters.

By Bixby

October 15, 2008 9:53 AM | Link to this

BIG PAPA NAME IS LEE!!!!! If you TIVO the show and slow it down to really slow motion when Kim is outside with her girlfriend talking. If your at that part slow it down and read when they place the camera on her Blackberry. You will she her texts on Feb back and forth with Sheree and NeNe…then BOOM she goes to hit reply and the screen jumps to her homescreen and her messages.

She gets a message from NeNe and Sheree and a bunch of messages from “Lee”

The messages say I miss you.. etc… back and forth…”what are you doing, etc”

Clearly no guy is writing all of that unless he’s doing his thing. And Clearly if “Lee” aint Big Papa… then she’s got more than one man tapping that *!

Look at the video… I tell you no lies.

BIG PAPA’s NAME IS LEE!!!! Now we need everyone to figure out the rest, cause I’m stumpted.

By jenn c

October 15, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

People, lighten up. this show is for entertainment value. I love it. Love NeNe. I dont see why Kim cannot be best friends with her children. I am best friends with my daughter and she graduated from Stanford University. She says our friendship sustains her. If the real real housewifes of atl were to be on tv, no-one will watch. Can we say ZZZZZZZZ. I look forward to the marathon. Keep it up ladies they are all haters.

By Jeff

October 15, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Did anyone notice Atlanta’s Chief of Police Pennington at the party in episode 1? I would like to think he would have better judgment than to appear at something like this. But, that is just more evidence of what is wrong with our city. The sooner we get rid of Shirley Franklin, the sooner we can start cleaning up.

By tre

October 15, 2008 10:01 AM | Link to this

lol. sorry. i didn’t mean to disappoint you. i’ll go back to school again for you. k? oh and can somebody give me that grits recipe please??? lol - it’s all good! i’m definitely not taking it personal. love ya!

By Basic

October 15, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

This Show is demeaning to any woman in Atlanta. One of the great things about living here are the women are goal orientated and are professionally accomplished. It appears that the Real Atl Housewives married into money and want to complain about their exes and spend their money on designer stuff.

I know the producers could have found a woman who was a bread winner or something along those lines.

By Vince

October 15, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

These people lead such different lives than I do that I have zero interest in watching them figure out how to spend their millions of dollars each episode. I guess they work hard to make what they have, and I work hard as well, but unfortunately I don’t have someone from the NFL backing me.

By Basic

October 15, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this

This Show is demeaning to any woman in Atlanta. One of the great things about living here are the women are goal orientated and are professionally accomplished. It appears that the Real Atl Housewives married into money and want to complain about their exes and spend their money on designer stuff.

I know the producers could have found a woman who was a bread winner or something along those lines.

By tre

October 15, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

lol. sorry. i didn’t mean to disappoint you. i’ll go back to school again for you. k? oh and can somebody give me that grits recipe please??? lol - it’s all good! i’m definitely not taking it personal. love ya!

By Saybrook

October 15, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

The “real” housewives of Atlanta? You gotta be kidding. This show is an insult and an embarassment to the city it so crassly represents.

By A

October 15, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

Why are y’all stressing over this show? It IS entertaining!! You are judging these women too harshly. Frankly, they are no different from the average woman in Atlanta. Yes, even those of you are so judgmental. The city is filled with so many fake women who are wannabes. Regardless of how they came about the $$, they can afford to spend it…SO WHAT!!! Isn’t every other woman in the city ready to brag about what they own, can do or what they have accomplished? What is the difference?

The show is good entertainment after a hard day’s work. No one criticized the idiot housewives of the OC or New York!! They were just as pretentious and hypocritical!!

By Julie

October 15, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this

This show makes Atlanta look worse than it really is. These women are trash and do not represent a Real Housewife in Atlanta. It’s rather disgusting. With Project Runway leaving Bravo, they may be in trouble.

By Ann

October 15, 2008 10:10 AM | Link to this

I am utterly disgusted at how much time the AJC devotes to this show. In fact, I’m utterly disgusted with the AJC when it comes to its blatant love for money - the photos that showcase the expensive houses are a prime example.

But back to the topic at hand; the show is an abismal waste of time - regarless of when it was made, showing people peeing away money with the economy the way it is not only shows poor taste but poor judgement.

These women portray every golddigger out there; no values or morals. And I’m absolutely disgusted with the time the AJC devotes to those women.

By c.j.

October 15, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

GHETTO to the extreme! We’re talking proud Atlanta!

By Embarrassing

October 15, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

I’ve watched both episodes of this show, and it’s an ambarrassment to the city. None of the women live in ATLANTA. Kim lives in a suburban townhouse, and Nene lives is a hole with the garage in the front. Like someone else said, they’re probably all living way beyond their means, too. I’m sure they’re all hurting now with the market downturn (especially Nene and Lisa, who are involved in real estate). Lisa acts like only celebrities and athletes can afford those crappy houses she sells. What she needs to realize is that the real movers and shakers in Atlanta don’t live OTP. Get a clue, ladies!

By Kat

October 15, 2008 10:16 AM | Link to this

I am so shocked by all of the hate on this blog. Well, then again maybe I’m not. I honestly would like to know how many people who have made ridiculous comments really are a fan of the series. If anyone had watched the previous seasons of Orange County or New York they would see that the Atlanta cast is no different. I hate to bring race in it but I honestly think people hate on these women because they are rich black women. People also hate because they cannot relate to the wealth of some of these women. In watching the first two episodes these women talked about their wealth no differently than the other previous cast of the show. When the other two casts premiered their first episode, those women talked about how they got where there are, no differently than the Atlanta cast did in the first episode. In the NY and OC cast there were at least two women in the show who did not care for each other in their cast. It’s no differently than the Atlanta cast. Who cares that some of the women are wives/ex-wives/girlfriends of successful men? In Orange County, one woman was the girlfriend of a successful real estate guy; one lady was married to former baseball player, etc. In the New York cast one woman is married to a Count from France who’s family gave the Statue of Liberty to U.S. The one thing that majority of all three casts have in common is that majority of them have outside interest that have elevated them to their own financial status. I don’t recall seeing any blogs of people going off on the Orange County or New York cast complaining about the cosmetic surgeries and how they talked about what they have. This is just craziness. If you really are going to complain about how these particular women are showing women in a negative light then I suggest you watch the other two cast shows and you will see that these women are no different than the others. They had just as much drama if not more on their show.

Just because you lead a different life, as a housewife doesn’t mean that someone has to live the same as you. We all have struggles our struggles are just different from one another.

By Mr. ATL

October 15, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this

I know the truth about all but 2, and that’s NeNe and Kim First I must remain anonymous… Lisa, has always been a hustler with her business, she has been doing it for a min. However, she should not act like Keith did not “put” her on the scene. She was not perfect either. It aint like she did not mess around… ill leave it there. Deshawn, her Real Estate company fell apart because she is a Btch and no one enjoyed working for her. She is FAT..let’s call it like it is and out of shape and is not cute with all that make-up. No class at all. She really needs to humble herself. Who cares about “who i am” attitude. *Sheree Broke…. Broke. Never had a personal assistant, no entourage just ballin on a budget. She is the classic example of living in the PAST! Bob is gone gone gone. You have no money. As for as getting 7 figures..FROM WHERE?? He don’t have 7 figures to give you. OK??? Kim I only know of her and Sheree of being friends and hanging out alot. Kim is a baller but is over the top. “I” know who big poppa is! Let’s just say we all know him but I don’t think his wife would be down with it..ok??? NeNe She is a hot mess but she is who she is I can appreciate her for keeping it real. Now, in saying that she is the one person who is the classic example of a woman married to a man with some serious dough and she appeals to what men with money desire. He just didnt know any better as for as her being country ghetto. But…of them all, she really gets my respect. She is the most authentic and most stable. I could have gone further but then… someone would get a hint as to who I am. Rodney Ho… you know me as well.

By Misty

October 15, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

This is a t.v. show meant to “entertain” and bring in ratings; nothing more! I only watched one time for like 15 minutes, and turned it off. If you don’t like it, watch something else because all you are doing is continuing to boost the ratings. If they showed a regular, boring housewife going to PTA meetings, eating Edy’s ice cream, and attending soccer games; who the heck would watch that?

By KBREEZA

October 15, 2008 10:23 AM | Link to this

Where is the SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY?

By c. m. mcfield

October 15, 2008 10:27 AM | Link to this

It should be taken off television! What charity or organization theyre helping bragging about money they married into!

By Wow! Ummm, wow, is all I can say.

October 15, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this

Dear Bravo Network,

I grew up in Atlanta and am the same age as Sheree, a Real Housewife of Atlanta. Me and one of my oldest girlfriends conference call and watch your show together as it is a revelation! We love it! These women are nothing like us, our momma’s or any housewives we have ever known in this town. They’ve tapped my voyueristic sap and ended my reality tv boycott in only 2 episodes.

You see, we grew up around stable black women in South and West Atlanta who never in a million years would let something this intrusive and exploitative into their lives and families, regardless as to station or situation. (They also wouldn’t wear those Bey-Bey dopplegankin’ weaves.) I applaud these new chicks for their bravery and honesty. This is some groundbreaking sh** to no longer be afraid to show out for the world in the city too busy to let everybody know how much folks hate and get hated on up in this mug. Are they the disease or the symptom? Let’s all keep watching this spoon full of sugar, decide for ourselves and help them do what needs to be done to find a cure through the valiant efforts of the DeShawn Snow Foundation. (By the way, I’m serious.)

Here’s what truly gets us, though. The only REAL Atlanta PEOPLE we’ve identified so far were Kim The Makeup Artist and Holyfield Child #4080 (Pennington is N.O., ya’ll, and Jazze Phae is……..Jazze Phae). But if these new-monied, thrill-seeking, yaky-do’s want to let us in on what their world is like, so be it and God bless them. They’ve sure got my attention. I’m loving it (really) and loving them for it.

I’m thinking of throwing a party for the finale and putting them all on the list. Any idea where I can email the invitation to my pigs in a blanket, living room lounge soiree? I can guarantee that I will not be in the wine cellar when NeNe gets there. SKLOCK! (or whatever that sound is she makes when she pokes out that curled up pointer finger. LOVE HER!)

Signed, An Average WIFE FROM Atlanta (p.s. - Can we get a show, too? Ummm, never mind.)

By Stop the hate!

October 15, 2008 10:39 AM | Link to this

To all the woman complaining about the show saying the women are goldiggers: “if you had a chance of a lifetime to marry a millionaire; you would do the same thing”; stop hating!I’m not mad at them for doing their thing, it beats being married and middle classed and worried about your house being foreclosed on. The women in Atlanta are so jealous and hateful of each other on any day so the show has nothing to do with anything! Go get yours sistas..

By nypeach

October 15, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

I couldn’t help but watch the show: it’s like a train wreck that you can’t turn away from. But here is my problem with the show—there is no variety. They are all too much alike so you don’t get the mix you got with the Cali group. THere was the one who was divorced and living in a townhouse with her kids and her son was on drugs. She ended up marrying a rich guy and moving back into the gated community. There was the workaholic who drove everybody crazy, the very successful real estate broker whose sons fought constantly…it was just more interesting, even if they are botoxed to death. The NY crew was beyond catty and just ruthless, but they showed a real New York attitude, that nastiness that is just there. The Atlanta crew (and I am a transplant) doesn’t reflect the real South. I don’t see the real Southern steel magnolia type, the woman who runs a tight ship at home and at work. What I see is some over the top women who lack class and a genteel demeanor. One more point: Lisa comes off as a real go-getter, but her ex whom she loves to bash, Keith Sweat, has had custody of their two kids for the past seven years and refused to let them be on this show. He can’t be that bad of a guy.

By Cant B Leave It

October 15, 2008 10:52 AM | Link to this

So I love the house wives series always have and always will, but I am embarrassed for these women they have from ATL this season. These women as you can tell are giving black women who have money a terrible name. GOLDDIGGERS! The only one who at least tries to make an attempt at making her own money is Lisa. Kim is defiantly sleeping with someone’s husband that’s why “big papa” CANT be seen on the show it isn’t that he is a celebrity, come on Kim get a clue, talking about he is someone you could marry one day, YEAH once he gets a divorce and his wife finds you and keeps your behind. Now let’s talk about NENE OMG! She is a HOT GHETTO MESS! I mean could anyone be more ghetto then she? I think not. What happened to the southern girls who grew up and went to Debutant Balls and who’s families always had money I’m sure they are hard working women who at least do more then sit around and have parties drinking with friends then getting up and talking trash about the other ones all day. I hope these women are happy with how they portrayed the young black women with money, because we all know we won’t get an opportunity to see it again thanks to how bad these women portrayed housewives on TV.

By nypeach

October 15, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

and ANOTHER thing: I would have loved to see some real Atlanta housewives who are movers and shakers in the business and charitable worlds. Can you imagine the jockeying for power and position that goes on in organizations like Junior Achievement, Leadership Atlanta or Links? Or can you imagine these housewives trying to get their man in 100 Black Men of Atlanta or something like that? I would love to see something that really reflects Atlanta, a housewife with a real HUSBAND and kids with successes and issues. But instead we get a show that only provides caricatures. Don’t have the housewives, hate the producers because they’re the ones who really failed to follow through.

By Face it

October 15, 2008 10:59 AM | Link to this

That white chick is dating a man she calls big papa. this 2 bit skank is messing with a married mam. let’s call a spade a spade. Her kids do not appear to like or respect her. she should roll the tapes back and do an assessment. Ne-Ne is ghetto. her son that was enrolling is school was embarrassed by her ghetto fabulous behaviour and loud obnoxious attitude. she clearly has money but no class. her son was embarrased and the looks on their faces when she acts the way she acts is priceless. these 2 are mom, so the kids just have to deal with it. poor kids. M

By Be 4 Real

October 15, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this

In the words of Ludacris “it ain’t trickin’ if you got it!” That’s why I love the Fabolous Life of Kimora, she got real paper! These ATL Housewives are fake wannabes! I am a real ATL housewife, employed full-time, with kids, do my own hair and makeup, and keep my home immaculate. DeShawn take note! It can be done. I must admit I watch the show for humor, everyone needs a good laugh sometimes. They are no more over the top than Desperate Housewives and just as fictional. There’s a simple solution for all, enjoy the show or change the channel. As for the ATL mother who said do something with your kids and turn off the tv? This show airs at 9:00 p.m., my kids are in bed!

By greg

October 15, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

Deshawn is gorgeous! Beautuful features and a soft, curvy boy. Eric Snow, next time I am at a cavs game I will give you props on your amazing wife. I watch the show just to see her.

By sardan

October 15, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

Hi Everyone, Watched the show did not like or really dislike, I can say that I do not believe this is at any percentage a full or half full representation of the woman of ATL.I don’t know anyone like this so it does it make or break my life. I can relate to the poor and struggle-ing because that’s what I am. I’ll say one thing to those like me,If the show has taught us one-thing that is if we should ever win the lottery we know what not to do w/our money!!!1:)

By Lulline

October 15, 2008 11:11 AM | Link to this

It’s a sad, sad, day for women! The average housewife is nothing like these women and it doesn’t come as a surprise when I see young girls aspiring to become “lazy, dependent, golddggers”. The pressure they put on their children to enjoy material things is unreal. And what’s up with Kim complaning about her daughter not looking happy? A child’s party should be all about fun; and by the way, you cannot be a parent and your child’s friend at the same time, get a grip! After watching the show, all I can say is; these so called “real housewives” should remember where they came from and give something back to that community”. The reality is, people believe what they see/hear on TV and i’m embarassed to the core. Thanks for setting us back another 50years! The other thing is just how much happiness can $1,610 Louis Vuitton handbag bring an 11yr old child? What about spending some good old quality time with her, going bike riding in the park or something equally fun? The poor girl is probably starving for some love and attention, a 18K birthday party is way over the top, even if you can afford it!!

By Bixby

October 15, 2008 11:12 AM | Link to this

BIG PAPA NAME IS LEE!!!!!

If you TIVO the show and slow it down to really slow motion when Kim is outside with her girlfriend talking. If your at that part slow it down and read when they place the camera on her Blackberry. You will she her texts on Feb back and forth with Sheree and NeNe…then BOOM she goes to hit reply and the screen jumps to her homescreen and her messages. She gets a message from NeNe and Sheree and a bunch of messages from “Lee” The messages say I miss you.. etc… back and forth…”what are you doing, etc”

Clearly no guy is writing all of that unless he’s doing his thing. And Clearly if “Lee” aint Big Papa… then she’s got more than one man tapping that *!

Look at the video people!!!… I tell you no lies.

BIG PAPA’s NAME IS LEE!!!! Now we need everyone to figure out the rest, cause I’m stumpted.

By A REAL TRUE WIFE AND MOTHER

October 15, 2008 11:13 AM | Link to this

1ST OF ALL A MOTHER IS THE GLUE THAT HOLDS HER FAMILY TO GETHER NOT HIRING PEOPLE TO DO IT FOR YOU! 2ND A WIFE HELPS BRING $$ TO HELP OUT HER FAMILY AND SHE KNOWS HER KIDS WILL RESPECT HER FOR WHAT SHE DOES AND HOW SHE RAISES AND TAKES CARE OF THEM, A WIFE KNOWS SHE IS A GOOD WIFE WHEN HER HUSBAND IS AT HOME EVERY DAY KISSING HER,TELLING HER SHE IS A GOOD WOMAN, AND A WIFE AND MOTHER KNOWS SHE DOESN’T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IF A MAN CHEATS HOW WILL SHE PROVIDE FOR HER FAMILY AND MAINTAIN, SHE WORKS, MAKES A LIVING AND DO WHAT SHE HAS ALWAYS DONE SURVIVE AND MOVE ON NOT DEPENDING ON WHAT SOMEONE ELSE HAS TO GIVE OR WHAT SHE CAN TAKE AWAY. SHOWING YOUR KIDS THAT YOU SLUPED IS NOT THE WAY TO BE A GOOD MOTHER YOU SHOW YOUR KIDS HOW TO SURVIVE AND MAKE IT IN THE WORLD AN SHOW THEM YOU WANT WHAT IS BEST FOR THEM, KIM DON’T LIVE THROUGH YOUR KIDS, LIVE IN THEM SHOWING THEM WHAT YOU DIDN’T DO RIGHT DON’T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE, SO EVERY ONE ALREADY KNOWS THAT YOUR DAUGHTER WILL BE GOLD DIGGERS IF THEY CAN’T MAKE IT ON THEIR OWN IN THE REAL WORLD OR PORN STARS(LMLD) “LIKE MOM LIKE DAUGHTER” HOW MANY OF THESE WOMEN GO IN THE REAL COMMUNITY WHERE THEY LIVE HELP, VOLUNTEER, DONATE, GIVE BACK IN A SENSE. I AM ENVOLVED WITH MY COMMUNITY, FAMILY, NEIGHBORHOOD, I ORGANIZE THE MEETINGS IN MY COMMUNITY, I VOULNTEER AT MY SISTERS HOUSE IN ATLANTA, I VOLUNTEER AT BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, I ATTEND SCHOOL FUNCTIONS FOR MY KIDS. DON’T GET IT TWISTED I WORK M-F 8 TO 5 BUT I STILL HAVE TO MAKE EVERYTHING WORK OUT AND MY FAMILY SUCEEDS, I ADMIT LIFE IS HARD BUT THESE THINGS ARE WHAT WE MUST DO, WE HAVE A PARTY EVERY ONE CHIPS IN YOU NEVER HAVE TO OUT DO ANYBODY AND THINK IT IS CUTE BECAUSE IT SO STUPID OF YOU TO SPLURGE AND GIVE THAT MESSAGE TO YOUR KIDS AND EXPECT THEM TO MAKE IT AND THINK EVERY THING JUST WILL BE HANDED TO THEM IN LIFE. WELL WAKE UP “MOMS” NOT!!!! GET REAL LOL SMC

By They are morans

October 15, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

How much do you want to bet they vote for Obama!

By Lulline

October 15, 2008 11:15 AM | Link to this

It’s a sad, sad, day for women! The average housewife is nothing like these women and it doesn’t come as a surprise when I see young girls aspiring to become “lazy, dependent, golddggers”. The pressure they put on their children to enjoy material things is unreal. And what’s up with Kim complaning about her daughter not looking happy? A child’s party should be all about fun; and by the way, you cannot be a parent and your child’s friend at the same time, get a grip! After watching the show, all I can say is; these so called “real housewives” should remember where they came from and give something back to that community”. The reality is, people believe what they see/hear on TV and i’m embarassed to the core. Thanks for setting us back another 50years! The other thing is just how much happiness can $1,610 Louis Vuitton handbag bring an 11yr old child? What about spending some good old quality time with her, going bike riding in the park or something equally fun? The poor girl is probably starving for some love and attention, a 18K birthday party is way over the top, even if you can afford it!!

By They are morans

October 15, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

How much do you want to bet they vote for Obama!

By lexy

October 15, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

“There’s a simple solution for all, enjoy the show or change the channel”

You are so right. i’m changing the channel! they changed it to 10 pm anyway,which is my bedtime. Lisa is the only really cute sucessful actual housewife. SHeree is fake , and the need for a shoe stylist is a bit much. the way that bravo displays the price of everthing is sad. Imagine the smiles they could put on the faces of battered women or kids without homes, yet they waste it on lavish parties, and endless amounts of handbags. at the end of the day it’s too over the top, and does nothing for your inner being.not cute , sherree should be ashamed. i hope to hear about a few shows that depicts thesegirls taking time to promote charity , visit sick and poor people and give from the heart. I have a feeling the most charitable would likely be Ne-Ne maybe, and Lisa. Sheree, you are kinda superficial , kinda fake.

By divachic

October 15, 2008 11:16 AM | Link to this

I love the show, its over the top and not giving atlanta a great name.. Since when did throwing your money around help you to bring anything but people that want your money, are not your friends and when the money is gone who is there? Lisa chewing gum? If that is a big deal it didn’t hurt to secure the deal.. Kim dating a married man? Come on.. word is she is dating a real estate developer/music industry insider in Memphis that she was with for years before. Ne Ne.. Love her sass, Deshaw..yawn… Its entertainment people… were you entertained? Did you switch to another episode of House? NO? Then it did the trick and ratings are good again..peace

By They are morans

October 15, 2008 11:17 AM | Link to this

How much do you want to bet they vote for Obama!

By Dawn

October 15, 2008 11:18 AM | Link to this

I am cracking up reading some of your comments - too funny! And spot on… OK, here’s the deal from my point of view: the first 2 Real Housewives (Orange Co & NYC) portrayed people EXACTLY as I expected. Well, I take that back - Orange Co surprised me. Those women all worked, all earned their own money when I was expecting pampered princesses sitting by the pool eating bonbons & barki