Angie: “Greek’ Easter is celebrating Christ’s resurrection and bringing family together with food and traditions”
How is that different from other nationalities’ Easter? What’s ‘Greek’ about the Christ and the Easter Bunny??
So the Easter Bunny himself personally delivering the invites WAS actually cute. And it did ACTUALLY even seem like the scenes were not staged. Especially Heather’s. I watched this five times, and laughed my ass off each time.
Lisa gett hers delivered during her yap filming. Her response was her signature “I love that !!!”
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Justin and Whitney have a date night. Good for them, and I predicted it to be annoying since Whitney is involved. But it wasn’t that bad. She even made sense. Justin was the annoying one.
Why do they act like Justin has never had a job before? They also act like they’re the only people that juggle kids, cooking meals, and jobs. And would you say Whitney has an actual ‘job?’ We see her doing nothing, and spending no time on her online skin care business. She needs to stop pretending she’s a nine to fiver and so stressed.
So they seem in a funk, or pretending to be. This scene seems somewhat realistic. I hate to assume that, I don’t want to appear gullible or anything. She’s annoyed that Justin feels overwhelmed. I am kind of feeling her here.
Her bacon burning, kids fighting, dog pissing on the couch, fire alarm going off sound all too familiar! It reminds me of my cat killed the hamster story. I won’t go into it, that’s basically the story. I was at work and trying to deal with it.
I do want to talk about this point of Whitney’s though. I was actually looking forward to this. And yes I need a life.
When Justin says he’s tired of being the one always initiating sex.
Which, I’m not going to lie, I was actually kind of surprised to hear. Whitney strikes me as very sexual, and always good to go. Hello?? The naked painting scene.
It’s not a bad thing, as long as it’s with her husband, of course, it’s very healthy. So they seem to be going through some sort of patch. Again, normal.
However, his smug face after he says this sort of bugs me. You can tell by her eye roll, that this isn’t the first time he’s said this to her.
This is Whitney’s response: “Women have to connect to open up to have sex so if you are missing on that, it doesn’t work anymore.”
Boom. You don’t feel close to your partner, they’re mistreating you, it’s hard to get in the mood.
When you’re being a repulsive self-centered piece of shit, your girlfriend/wife might not be interested in sex. And if you have another bitch on speed dial, that will fuck you no matter how shitty you act, then by all means, please, go. Be aware, that’s not the norm, and it’s not sustainable.
It does strike me as weird that they’re taking their wedding rings off to get back at each other.
Not as icky and dysfunctional as threatening to go screw an ex, if you’re not compliant, (what kind of evil maggot does that?) but still seems unhealthy and immature. I’m unpleasantly surprised to hear that this is Justin’s behavior.
Justin says he’s sorry she feels alone. I guess that was sweet. I’m seeing kind of a douchy side of him, to be honest. Whitney was talking about initiating healthy conversation, and he quickly switched to ‘I don’t care what’s going on with you, but I need sex!! (and if you’re not going to give it to me I’ll find someone who will…) Justin didn’t say that but, as far as we know, but there are other dudes that do. I would hope Justin wouldn’t say that to his wife. I would hope no man would say that to his wife or girlfriend, and actually think that is okay, and expect her to stick around.
I would hope most guys would be decent enough to man up, and be able to put their mommy issues aside, and not be that fucking shallow, inconsiderate and disgusting. Can you imagine being the person that says this shit, and then has to sit and justify it in their small minute mind, and project and victimize to convince themself that this was okay to say? I can’t.
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Very cringy scene, so I’ll do my best here to convey the cringiness to you all. I’m sure you felt it too.
Mary and her son lounge in her living room with sea foam green carpet from 1983, and a fringey couch, which I’m not being judgmental of. This kid looks like he might be on something, but I don’t know. Maybe he was just hitting the liquor cabinet. Maybe he’s just weird.
She dives right in to what we heard a little about earlier. I guess she wanted to do this ‘on camera.’ “Why do I keep hearing rumors that you’re married?”
He giggles and acts coy and finally admits, yes, and it’s been almost a year. Mary makes crazy Ramona eyes.
Mary shares her disappointment that he wouldn’t let he know, or have her be a part of it. She cries. He hugs her an awkward half hug. She tells him he needs to get a job. He continues to act weird.
Heather informs her oldest via FaceTime that Lisa’s son is going on a mission. They think he’s not so much devoted to God and teaching Mormonism, as he is devoted to keeping up with the culture?
I don’t know what to make of this, honestly. For some reason, it’s making me sad. Word on the social media streets is that he’s more devoted to getting away from Lisa.
I don’t know that Lisa is fully understanding what is happening, and what being a Mormon missionary entails, and I don’t even think she’s asking questions. I think she’s of the mentality that the less she knows, the better. On paper it sounds like a good idea. She seems to be doing this robotic Mormon speak.
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Meredith drops in on Mary. I saw a post on this today, and I was thinking the same thing. Maybe I did say this already, but don’t these two seem like an unlikely pairing for being besties?
She tells Meredith what she just learned from Junior, then quickly changes the subject to the ‘vuuuuumors’ about Shawn. Meredith thinks it’s ludicrous that she would spread ‘vumors’ about a man being gay, when her son is gay. I’m not sure if I agree with that logic. It’s not like she was ridiculing the dude for being gay, the tea was more that he’s married to a woman, and cheating on her. With dudes. And she did mention it to Lisa in a way of it being taboo, so she can stop with that excuse.
Having said that, I don’t think she’s the one running around SLC telling everyone, ‘Omg did you hear Angie’s husband is gay and having affairs?’
I do approve of her teal kitchen. It might be outdated like the rest of the décor but I’m into it. So they’re trying to open a bottle of champs that’s been literally sitting around for ten years. The cork is completely dried out. I guess champagne is better with age like wine? It’s also a very chintzy corkscrew, so there’s that.
Meredith realizes she did not get a visit from Mr. Easter Bunny, but reassures Mary that it’s fine, she’s going to be at the Glaad awards anyway in LA, and she’s on the committee, and she’s looking forward to it, and it’s going to be really really fun. Someone is over compensating. I think she is kind of annoyed.
Mary will also be declining. If they’re such great friends, why doesn’t she invite her to LA?
Mary gets on kind of a soapbox, and sounds a little uncharacteristically articulate, as she explains why she doesn’t want to be around the other ladies. She says, “When you have ‘disagrees’ you talk about it and come to a solution, and move on. When you’re walking in the same shoes, you don’t think you need taller boots?” Did she come up with that herself? It wasn’t great, but this is MARY. She mispronounces more words than she pronounces correctly.
It’s the same fucking shit year after year. She’s right. Last year it was Lisa’s BJ’s for Bball, this year it’s Angie’s hairdresser husband MIGHT possibly be gay. (ya think?) I mean, for MARY it’s an impressive analogy. Meredith’s voice goes up ten octaves and claims she agrees, yet she keeps hanging out with them all. At lease Mary is respectfully declining an invite to avoid the ridiculousness. It is being questioned as to why she’s even on when she’s a non-participant in most activities, but remember she is here as ‘Meredith’s friend’ not a Housewife.
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Angie has her house transformed into an event space, and is preparing for her very unusual Greek Easter, where they eat food and celebrate the resurrection. Who knew?
They have some weird ass family portraits in this house. I think they purposely zoom in on them. I mean what IS this? Is this a Greek thing?? This one isn’t as weird as the horse.
Angie is armed with the singles to throw at people. That IS a Greek thing.
Angie seems to like to throw around her money (literally.) That usually doesn’t end well for Housewives.
Mary calls to decline the invitation. Who does this ON the day of the event? Such a Housewife move.
Viewers were being judgy about Shawn keeping his hat on indoors, that it’s disrespectful, especially during a religious gathering. It’s an old school custom, but pretty sure it is still a thing. I know it’s part of his look, but come on. Show some respect.
I thought I heard Angie wrong the first time I watched, then I saw viewers on Twitter pointing this out too. She refers to her dad as a ‘widow.’
I mean seriously. Her mom passed away quite some time ago, so I’m assuming she has to be familiar with this word. Has no one ever corrected her? Or she seriously just doesn’t know a male is a widower. Whatever. As we know there are more intellectually challenged Housewives than intelligent Housewives. I would say the ratio is like 80/20. But that is sad that Angie lost her mom so young.
But she needs to learn the correct terminology when referring to her dad.
Monica arrives with all four daughters, and her mom. I’m guessing she’s a ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ fan? Her younger daughters are named Kendall and West which I just noticed. Her mom gets flirty with Angie’s dad. Louie and LD, kinda has a ring to it. I think she’d give this poor dude a heart attack.
Again, just like Angie thinks Greeks are the only ones that celebrate Easter, she thinks Greeks are the only ones that do the double kiss when greeting. She calls it ‘the Greek kiss’ I mean, this chick is fucking slow, I’m sorry. Pretty sure that’s a European thing. Not just Greek.
Angie talks about Christ’s crucifixion as she obviously compares herself to Jesus. Silly reality show squabbles, being nailed to a cross and left to die a slow agonizing death. Kind of the same.
I have no words for the complete and utter stupidity of this woman. The priest appears bothered.
Heather approaches Lisa about being ‘super-triggered’ (not just regular triggered) over her extending an olive branch to Angie and inviting her over to smooth things over. Lisa feels that no one was there for her last season. Whatever.
Heather brings up Jack’s missionary aspirations and Lisa ‘doesn’t want to talk about it.’ I feel like deep down she knows this is fucked up, and is kind of like, ‘well if he’s not going to college, than this is the only acceptable alternative for appearances sake.’
That sound so Lisa. To be worried about ‘appearance’ rather than her kid going to who knows where, for two years, with little to no contact, to be indoctrinated and brainwashed into a religious cult, while trying to pull others in.
She doesn’t feel ‘comfortable’ talking to Heather about it, even though Heather went on one of these said missions in in her young adulthood, and does not feel that she needs Heather’s input. This woman just screams ‘in denial.’ She can’t put her non-friendship with Heather to the side, (I wouldn’t say they are enemies) to even hear her out.
Lisa explains it that she doesn’t want to discuss with Heather because “she had such a different experience.” Different from what? The kid didn’t even go yet. I guess that statement would make sense if he was done, and back. Proves my point, how she’d rather just remain oblivious, and hope for the best. Heather is looking as puzzled as I think I look trying to wrap my head around this. Heather needs to just let it go.
Time for Angie and Monica to discuss their issues at the Greek Easter lunch, which quickly goes from bad to worse, since we have a very bitter new Housewife that’s here to rumble with everyone, air her dirty laundry about her tawdry affair with her brother-in-law, and throw her mom under the bus. So naturally she can’t be reasoned with.
Angie accuses her of putting out the ‘Shawn is gay’ rumors, which again, like Meredith, most likely did not spread it all around, has just heard it circulating over the years. You know, the streets be talkin.’ That whole thing.
I’m not sure Angie comprehends her stating she’s ‘heard it in the streets.’ I don’t think Angie comprehends much.
Lisa still talking to Heather, claims her life has been so amazing since converting to Mormonism. I believe she was raised Jewish if I remember correctly. Her experience being so non-chalant, ‘Oh it’s great being Mormon!’ is due to the fact she wasn’t raised in it, and didn’t have it forced on her. Also it seems Lisa is ‘Mormon’ in text only. She complies with none of the annoying, and inconvenient ‘rules and rituals.
She does understand that Jack is going to have to be subservient to all of the weird rituals and shit that she has decided to pass over because they’re not cool? Right?? Heather mocks the ‘Church of Lisa’ in her yap. Lisa is in some kind of DELUSIONAL FUCKING WORLD. And if you didn’t see it before, this convo definitely is complete proof of that.
Meanwhile, in the back and forth scene thing, we have trashy Monica bragging about her seedy affair, foreclosure, and whatever the hell else she said. Mom listens from the sidelines so you can see where this is going. Angie looks a little dumbfounded. She came into this argument a little unprepared. I’m not even sure what her argument is.
Mom approaches and nicely tells them to wrap it up in a mom kind of way, but Monica is needing to have her moment here, in front of her children, and others’ children.
Her mom keeps following her around and begging her to come to the bathroom with her, which seemed weird.
This was funny. Mom sits down with the dudes and asks if any of them played sports in high school or college, and Justin mumbles “John played a little volleyball.”
Volleyball?? He looks embarrassed. I mean read the room, Mom, you’re here sitting with a hairdresser, and a dude whose wife doesn’t let him speak.
I feel like Monica is mad that she made such a fool out of herself as she sits alone.
The Greek dollar thing starts, Whitney of course has to turn it into the Whitney show, and tries to grind her ass on Justin’s crotch, at an Easter Lunch, in front of twenty children, including her own.
Justin at least has enough sense, to act like he’s laughing and throw himself back before she gets in full stripper mode. I hope there’s nothing around that resembles a pole.
I don’t think I had any random fashion moments yet, but what in the name of all that is holy is Monica wearing. It looks like a trench coat in a size 3X.
Mom wants Monica to join and stop sulking, but she’s mad, and she doesn’t feel like she had her back. Her mom has been on social media stating how Monica begged her to do the show with her. And now she’s seeing that maybe it was just to exploit her, and tell the world that she was a sucky mom.
What is Monica’s daughter doing? The other one is picking up all of the money.
I think there is a lot going on with her and her mom and issues there that we don’t have the whole story on.
I’m just not sure bringing your mom on a TV show to tell the world she was a shitty mom is the way to heal? It’s hard to take her seriously about how she’s committed to being a much better mom than her mom, when she was sleeping with her brother-in-law, and seems proud of it.
Sad dramatic music as she leaves. Mom has to get her own ride. Maybe Louie will take her.