The Real Housewives of Atlanta - Page 73

buttahfly · 07-30-2009, 08:04 PM

exactly . . . . the women on all these shows are attention whores of some type so why single out the ATL ladies for their behavior?

it's all for entertainment - - - - if you want to see some serioue programming, watch cnn or something, lol.

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Originally Posted by Kao

The problem is the same as what Bravo has with the other "Real Housewives" shows. Black women who would most accurately portray a slice of that life (ie: family has 3+ generations of college grads, was a Jack and Jill child, sorority woman in college, probably a Spelman graduate and is either a FT professional or her husband is and she does a lot of charity work) WOULDN'T BE CAUGHT DEAD ON THIS SHOW because they wouldn't have time to do it anyway and because they would consider it tacky and vulgar. Instead, you get the attention seekers, people on the fringe and people wanting to break into the biz.

It sure doesn't stop them from watching it though!

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Rockytop Chick · 07-30-2009, 10:15 PM

I am sooooo excited!!! less than an hour to go!!

Anglo Am, if you thought the New York and New Jersey housewives were a trainwreck, wait till you experience these southern gals. You will still be picking your jaw up off the floor half an hour after the show is over

Peekaboo · 07-31-2009, 12:25 AM

Aren't there any college-educated African Americans whose sole income does not come from professional sports or Rap music? Why are the African-American community always represented by the lowest common denominator? Hence, these women. Great comedic entertainment.

prhoshay · 07-31-2009, 12:36 AM

The list is extremely long. That question is ~~almost~~ insulting.

MsDiva2007 · 07-31-2009, 01:10 AM

I so missed Ms Nene and Dwight. Kim & Sheree not so much.

MamaC · 07-31-2009, 02:46 AM

I realize this was just the first show of the new season, but I couldn't help thinking we are seeing a kinder, gentler Sheree.....anyone else?

Looks like from the previews, we will be needing earplugs again when Kim gets in front of the mic!

Bunny555 · 07-31-2009, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MamaC

I realize this was just the first show of the new season, but I couldn't help thinking we are seeing a kinder, gentler Sheree.....anyone else?

I saw a whole lot of acting on her part. After all the headlines she's made since last season, she was a woman with damage control in mind. That scene with the party planner was over the top ridiculous. I hope the rest of the season won't be staged, over-acted scenes.....We'll see.

Kao · 07-31-2009, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Peekaboo

Aren't there any college-educated African Americans whose sole income does not come from professional sports or Rap music? Why are the African-American community always represented by the lowest common denominator?

1. You're joking, right?

2. Because that's what the mainsteam wants to see. Anything else is invisible to them. For example, a great indie movie called "Medicine for Melancholy" didn't get any backing when it was shown at Sundance and was aired only in a few cities. Meanwhile, Sapphire Jones "Push" got a LOT of backing and is going to be widely released. Ask yourself why.

tvaholic · 07-31-2009, 06:51 AM

[quote=Peekaboo;3626969;]Aren't there any college-educated African Americans whose sole income does not come from professional sports or Rap music? Why are the African-American community always represented by the lowest common denominator? Hence, these women. Great comedic entertainment.

[/QUOTE
Being college-educated doesn't seem to a prerequisite for ANY of the "Housewives " shows. There's not a Rhodes Scholar in the bunch! Actually the worst person on Atlanta is Kim and she's white! She couldn't even handle a cosmetology class! This woman is scary because she's too dumb to know that she's dumb. Her money comes from being a mistress which can't be compared to being married to a sports pro (which is a legit way to make a living) and having and raising his children. I really like the new woman. She's made a good career for herself not just singing but writing too. She wrote "No Scrub" which was a huge hit (and a great song) for TLC. Nene doesn't seem to have much of an education but she's not stupid. Her little song about Kim (last season) was pretty funny and creative (two things that Kim is not). Actually, very few of the women (on all of the "Housewives" shows come off looking good at all and they're all white. Why should BRAVO change their formula if it's working?

straycat80 · 07-31-2009, 09:32 AM

That fight between Sheree and the party planner was something! The guy was wrong though. He acted very inappropriately. What happened to 'the customer is alway right'?
So far I like the new HW. I wish they had mentioned what happened to Deshawn and why she's not on the show anymore.

07-30-2009, 10:15 PM	#722
Rockytop Chick FORT Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Memphis, TN Age: 40 Posts: 693	Re: The Real Housewives of Atlanta I am sooooo excited!!! less than an hour to go!! Anglo Am, if you thought the New York and New Jersey housewives were a trainwreck, wait till you experience these southern gals. You will still be picking your jaw up off the floor half an hour after the show is over

07-31-2009, 12:25 AM	#723
Peekaboo Empirical Guru! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Triangle North Carolina Posts: 797	Re: The Real Housewives of Atlanta Aren't there any college-educated African Americans whose sole income does not come from professional sports or Rap music? Why are the African-American community always represented by the lowest common denominator? Hence, these women. Great comedic entertainment. __________________ Peekaboo...I see you! Last edited by Peekaboo; 07-31-2009 at 12:37 AM.

07-31-2009, 12:36 AM	#724
prhoshay Signed, Sealed, Delivered Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Right Here, Right Now Posts: 13,800	Re: The Real Housewives of Atlanta The list is extremely long. That question is ~~almost~~ insulting. __________________ "...each affects the other, and the other affects the next, and the world is full of stories, but the stories are all one." - Mitch Albom, one helluva writer You are the only person responsible for your happiness.

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MsDiva2007 FORT Fogey Join Date: May 2007 Location: Del Mar, California Age: 47 Posts: 2,086	Re: The Real Housewives of Atlanta I so missed Ms Nene and Dwight. Kim & Sheree not so much. __________________ Hello, You Play to win the game! Herm Edwards." Ms. Diva

07-31-2009, 02:46 AM	#726
MamaC addicted Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Age: 54 Posts: 2,363	Re: The Real Housewives of Atlanta I realize this was just the first show of the new season, but I couldn't help thinking we are seeing a kinder, gentler Sheree.....anyone else? Looks like from the previews, we will be needing earplugs again when Kim gets in front of the mic!

07-31-2009, 06:51 AM	#729
tvaholic FORT Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cypress,California Posts: 643	Re: The Real Housewives of Atlanta [quote=Peekaboo;3626969;]Aren't there any college-educated African Americans whose sole income does not come from professional sports or Rap music? Why are the African-American community always represented by the lowest common denominator? Hence, these women. Great comedic entertainment. [/QUOTE Being college-educated doesn't seem to a prerequisite for ANY of the "Housewives " shows. There's not a Rhodes Scholar in the bunch! Actually the worst person on Atlanta is Kim and she's white! She couldn't even handle a cosmetology class! This woman is scary because she's too dumb to know that she's dumb. Her money comes from being a mistress which can't be compared to being married to a sports pro (which is a legit way to make a living) and having and raising his children. I really like the new woman. She's made a good career for herself not just singing but writing too. She wrote "No Scrub" which was a huge hit (and a great song) for TLC. Nene doesn't seem to have much of an education but she's not stupid. Her little song about Kim (last season) was pretty funny and creative (two things that Kim is not). Actually, very few of the women (on all of the "Housewives" shows come off looking good at all and they're all white. Why should BRAVO change their formula if it's working?

07-31-2009, 09:32 AM	#730
straycat80 FORT Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 459	Re: The Real Housewives of Atlanta That fight between Sheree and the party planner was something! The guy was wrong though. He acted very inappropriately. What happened to 'the customer is alway right'? So far I like the new HW. I wish they had mentioned what happened to Deshawn and why she's not on the show anymore.