What is seven times five? This question seems like it should be included in any sobriety test since Georgia used her answer to prove she wasn’t too tipsy to address Riley following last week’s party. Unfortunately, she mistakenly answered 45 instead of 35, but at least when they corrected her, she consented to postpone their argument about handwashing for another day. We found out about this incident via a flashback, as Georgia and Charlie were recounting the events of that night. Moreover, considering how Georgia lost her phone just five minutes after leaving the party, it’s not surprising we figured out what happened eventually.
Additionally, they share with their friends Shai and Dylan the fact that Gia stood up for Brooks. Shai inquires about who Gia is, to which Dylan responds musically, “Waking up in the morning, thinking about so many things.” This song was penned by Gia as a child, detailing her mother’s confrontation with her uncle, and it has since gained widespread popularity on TikTok. Moreover, Dylan also elaborated that the tune carries a rather somber backstory, demonstrating his deep understanding of the RHONJ history.
As a devoted cinema enthusiast might say, let’s talk about RHONJ. Guess who’s back in the spotlight? None other than Teresa, sharing some quality time with Gia on a double date with Brooks and Meredith. I can’t help but feel grateful for this show, as it keeps a tiny bit of Tre’s charm gracing our screens amidst New Jersey’s seemingly endless (and perhaps permanent) hiatus. The cherry on top? She casually acknowledges the camera operator from her own series by waving, breaking the fourth wall.
The pair, discussing Charlie, reveal that Gia was Brooks’s messenger, and in their shared confession, Brooks turns to Gia for guidance on addressing the topic. She advises him on what to say, but when he begins, he finds himself using Gia as his mouthpiece. Why stop there? I can only dream of having Gia as my mouthpiece too; life would be so much smoother! She could correct restaurants when they mess up my order or yell at bikers trying to run me over. A dream come true indeed.
However, the most amusing moment during our lunch was when they shared with their mothers that Georgia hadn’t washed her hands, prompting Meredith’s shocked exclamation of “EWWW!”. It’s as if I’m listening to sweet music; I long for Meredith’s “EWWW!” to be set as my ringtone.
Although we’re quite familiar with Brooks, Gia, and their moms, there is still roughly half of the cast that we’re gradually learning more about. For instance, we glean a lot about Charlie from a brief glimpse of weed strewn across a MacBook at his apartment, which he shares with his OnlyFans model roommate, Dylan. It appears that Dylan should be included in the main cast, especially after voicing concerns about Charlie’s messiness and criticizing his crypto-trading skills. This sentiment is reinforced by a scene involving Charlie and his father, who suggest that Charlie’s trading hasn’t been successful. Somebody might want to tell Charlie that it’s fine to embrace being a trust fund baby. He doesn’t need to waste good money on fake stocks just to give the impression that he’s accomplishing something.
This week, we delve deeper into the relationships of both Emira and Ava as they leisurely walk through the park, a venture that displeases Emira. She prefers avoiding city walks, instead preferring to jump in and out of Escalades – an action that diminishes her cool status. Navigating the city solely by car is regrettably seen as unattractive behavior. However, it must be acknowledged that her partner, Kevin, a laid-back guy amidst this young socialite circle, seems admirable. On the other hand, Ava is dating someone called Hook…not much else to add about him. Emira hopes for Ava and Charlie together, but even without knowing the character of Hook yet, I believe she would be better off with her ‘pirate’.
Discussing Ariana’s boyfriend situation, she seems to be wandering aimlessly around the city throughout the show alongside Hudson. I wish they would hurry and join the main cast as I’m getting tired of their prolonged visits to various fabric stores due to their plans for a clothing line. Fortunately, things will change this week as Ariana connects with her former Real Housewives of Atlanta (RHOA) colleague Riley.
Before that encounter at the park bench, Riley phones her mom, Kandi, querying about her past dispute with Kim. This disagreement, as it turned out, was the cause of Riley and Ariana growing apart during their childhood years. Kandi wisely informs her that it’s not her concern and shares a heartwarming photo of them together as children. It’s amusing to note that Riley is asking her mom about something so easily searchable online. I hope this meeting will foster a lovely friendship between these two, culminating in their duet of “Tardy for the Party” at karaoke one day. If anything, this initial interaction could be a stepping stone toward such an event, with Riley inviting Ariana (who’s new to the city and friendless) out with their group in Brooklyn – an invitation that’s quite likely when you share the same reality-show cast.
It’s no surprise that the evening in Brooklyn is being talked about by the cast as if they needed a passport to attend. We soon discover that the idea of Ariana joining the group is causing tension, particularly with Charlie. Brooks elaborates that during filming preparations, Charlie was irritated by the influx of Housewives’ offspring joining the cast. Understandably, this rubbed Brooks and Riley the wrong way as they felt disrespected because their parents hailed from a particular circle. This strange feud between children of the elite feels like an old-money versus new-money rivalry. I believe that it’s less about social status and more about Charlie feeling outnumbered and the show not turning out to be what he expected when he signed up.
As a cinema devotee, I must admit, from the moment Ariana enters, there’s an odd atmosphere that lingers. It seems no one on this show knows how to extend a friendly welcome to a stranger, and the prior chatter about Charlie and Ariana has already set them at odds from the get-go. When Charlie cracks a joke about handing Georgia some sanitizer, Ariana jumps in, which rubs him the wrong way since she wasn’t even part of that storyline. Frankly, he’s just searching for any excuse to find fault with her.
It appears he’s generally in a contentious state, and instead of letting bygones be bygones with Brooks, he chooses to reopen an old wound by mentioning his relationship with Chloe again. With Gia not present to support Brooks (she wasn’t planning on making the long trip from wherever she is to Brooklyn), Charlie oversteps boundaries by asking, “Are you okay if I sleep with your sister?” A question that solidifies his image as a sleazy character on the show.
It appears that Georgia, our girl, has found harmony with Riley, making light of their past disagreement. She even jokingly claimed to wash her hands specifically for Riley, but after shaking her friend’s hand, she exclaimed, “Got him!” adding some humor to the situation. The gang then attempted to instruct Georgia on how to avoid sitting on a public toilet seat. However, when they’re all out dancing at the club, she whips out her full-sized laptop and asks for a hotspot because she’s still without her phone. Her laptop at the club… a new star is born!
Outside the club, where all the exciting events take place, Ariana confronts Charlie about his rude behavior, particularly towards Brooks. It’s here that Charlie makes an intriguing remark. “You two are polished to perfection for this kind of drama,” he says, which seems to imply one reason he disliked the idea of being on a show with so many ‘Housewives’ offspring is because he sees them as factory-made reality TV machines. In his opinion, growing up under Bravo meant they were molded from a young age to create sensational television. In this scenario, Milania Guidice was being shaped into some sort of reality TV explosive device.
While it’s true that Gia and Ariana may appear more confrontational due to spending more time in such an environment compared to Brooks and Riley, as per Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000-hour rule. In theory, Charlie should appreciate being part of a show with talented individuals who can make it successful. However, in reality, he might dislike the notion of being a less experienced member within this ensemble. Yet by providing them an outlet for their expertise, Charlie could be positioning himself to become a more significant contributor than he thinks – even with his corduroy pants on.
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2025-06-11 06:54