As a longtime observer of reality television and human behavior, I must say that Bozoma Saint John has truly emerged as a shining star this season. Her insightful observations about Sutton Stracke and her tactics are spot on. It’s refreshing to see someone who can see beyond the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and call a spade a spade.
Greetings and welcome to another delightful installment of your beloved holiday series titled “Elegant Ladies in Action“. In this rendition, our sophisticated ladies embarked on an array of activities. They artfully prepared a minuscule cocktail for their miniature voodoo doll effigy to enjoy without causing a stain on the extravagantly priced $4,500 Gaultier gown – not for the wealthy woman herself, but for the doll.
In essence, these wealthy women seemed overly concerned with Dorit, which I found quite relatable as I too felt unsettled about her during this episode. Over the course of all these seasons, she hasn’t been my top pick, but this particular episode managed to change my perspective; seeing Dorit stand for honesty and openness left me feeling a mix of astonishment, disgust, excitement, and other exaggerated expressions one might hear from drag queens.
The episode commences with various gatherings to debate the altercation between Dorit and Sutton, which occurred in the Sprinter during the previous episode. One such gathering takes place at Jennifer Tilly’s Bel Air residence, or more specifically, one of her houses (with an ‘S’ at the end). This isn’t a playhouse but rather a property adjacent to where she actually resides. The decor is reminiscent of Eileen Davidson’s Wild Wild West Saloon, featuring antique clocks that once belonged to Cher. Interestingly, Jennifer also owns a house in Las Vegas and a beach house in Malibu, which she avoids due to a resident ghost that becomes agitated in her presence. I must admit, my admiration for Jennifer Tilly has grown since learning about her haunted beach house that she doesn’t visit to spare the spirit’s feelings.
The group consisting of Jennifer Tilly, Sutton, and Kyle is referred to as “The Jennifer Tilly assemblage.” In this gathering, Sutton expresses her confusion about Dorit’s misunderstanding of their sisterhood pact. She emphasizes that it’s inappropriate for any member to discuss others when they’re not present – a rule she seems to be breaking by talking about Dorit herself. Meanwhile, another group is at Dorit’s residence, where Sutton’s comments have left Dorit feeling upset. Erika arrives and approaches a newly-prepared water jug. The tension arises because Sutton initially brought up the topic of sisterhood but was quick to criticize both Erika and Dorit when they allegedly didn’t adhere to the established rules.
I agree with Erika and Dorit in their assessment, and I believe Sutton’s rules are entirely misguided. This series seems to revolve around women discussing each other privately first, then airing their grievances on television, only to rehash the same conflicts during reunions, as if they have no memory of their strained relationships and past altercations.
I think what Erika said to Kyle that night at dinner is perfectly emblematic of how friendships work. I don’t say shit about my friends behind their backs that I wouldn’t say to their faces, but I sure say them differently to their face when I am gossiping about them. Say you have a friend with a terrible boyfriend. For the sake of argument, let’s call her Ally. When you brunch with a mutual friend, you rip Ally’s boyfriend to shreds and talk about all the horrible things he’s done, how you can’t stand him, and how she should break up with him. Then, when you brunch with Ally, you wrap it up in pretty bows: “He’s not my favorite person. I just want someone who treats you the way you deserve to be treated. Of course, I’m always here for you and support your decisions.” It’s the same thing, but you don’t need to say it the same way, or else you alienate Ally, and then you’re not friends anymore when her boyfriend does something stupid, and Ally has no one. There is nothing wrong with that behavior, and while Erika might have talked about Dorit one way to Kyle, that doesn’t mean she didn’t say it to Dorit. Just because Erika didn’t follow the rules that Sutton laid out, as if someone appointed her President Pro Tem on this Girls’ State team, doesn’t mean that she was wrong.
Erika discusses Sutton with her counselor, Dr. Jenn, during a therapy session that doubles as an interior design consultation. Dr. Jenn observes that Erika dislikes being told what she “should” do, and when Sutton criticizes her, Erika responds harshly, saying something along the lines of, “How dare you judge me, I don’t need your criticism!” Indeed, this is a common pattern for Erika. However, it was intriguing to see Erika acknowledge that she mishandled the fallout from the Tom situation and that the group wrongly labeled her as the villain, which she exacerbated. She admits that she felt excluded by the group, and while she hopes they will take responsibility for this, she also recognizes that she needs to take responsibility for her own actions, including the hurtful things she said to others. It’s great to see our reality stars grow and change, but perhaps not too quickly, as we don’t want them to become completely different people.
Now, Kyle’s going to make an appearance on the mechanical bull at the Denim and Diamonds party, which wasn’t particularly exciting until Garcelle developed feelings for Wes, the attractive tattoo artist, and shared with Sutton that 11 days prior, Kyle had mentioned receiving texts from PK. This stale figgy pudding has been sitting out for three years now, resembling earwax with a booger in it. I’ll delve deeper into this topic in the next episode, so let’s save our chat until then.
The pivotal moment occurs near the end, where Erika, Dorit, and Boz, back from a journey in Brazil, discuss Dorit and Sutton’s ongoing disagreement. As this is Boz’s fifth episode, according to the Eileen Davidson Agreement, I am authorized to assess her performance, and I must say, I admire her. Although the current season’s drama spans back several seasons, she hasn’t had a significant role yet. However, her impartial evaluation of all the women, waiting for a clear understanding before passing judgment, is commendable. Furthermore, one doesn’t ascend corporate heights without mastering the art of reading people, providing what they need, and steering clear of the troublesome ones. So far, Boz appears to have an uncanny knack for correctly interpreting almost everyone, particularly Sutton.
When Erika and Dorit suggest something, Boz proposes a meeting similar to a “tribal council” (though not from a reality show) as a place for everyone to discuss it without upsetting Sutton or her newly written rules for this session, which haven’t been approved by anyone yet. However, Boz feels that such a meeting might not be productive since people tend to argue instead of delving into emotions or finding solutions. And guess what? It seems that Jennifer Tilly’s beach house spirit predicted their disagreement because, you know, they all start arguing soon after.
Sutton initiates tribal council discussion, expressing dislike for Jeff Probst and her desire for him to return to a final two format, removing the fire-making challenge. She also advocates for an open and honest environment within the group, where members can freely voice their opinions without fear of being excluded or judged. Essentially, she desires straightforward communication without triggering negative reactions, though I’m not entirely certain that’s how group dynamics typically function. However, with a major in Bottom Studies, I suppose I’m not the best judge; my expertise lies more in understanding fiber intake and relaxation techniques!
Erika expresses concern that Sutton can be unpredictable at times. In her interview, Jennifer Tilly explains that Erika wasn’t offering praise but rather an accurate depiction of Sutton. Dorit tells Sutton she reacts strongly when under pressure, and it seems as though their words resonate with Sutton, causing her to respond defensively by saying “Hold on! Let me catch my breath!” Now, one might wonder if openness and honesty should foster understanding rather than escalation. It’s almost as if the moment they spoke openly, Sutton found herself in a precarious situation like being on the USS Minnow with no life jackets.
Dorit subtly implies to Sutton that she’s insincere and untrustworthy, suggesting she can’t take the lead. This sets off another outburst from Sutton. In a whisper quieter than Crystal Kung Minkoff in a church, Dorit says, “Here we go,” causing Sutton to react once more, further confirming everyone’s suspicions. Then Sutton retorts, “If you need me to speak softly…” but she does so in a slow, patronizing tone, similar to someone on Twitter who starts a response with, “Well, let me correct you…
When Dorit teases Sutton about something, Sutton replies, “You’re upset, and it’s not just about me – you’re upset about your life.” This comment leaves everyone surprised, even Garcelle, who is usually on Sutton’s side. Indeed, this is the topic at hand! Sutton wants everyone to speak their minds honestly because she believes they will all criticize each other, leaving her as the only one shining positively amidst negativity. However, when they critique her, she wants them to experience the same discomfort and isolation that Sutton often feels herself.
Sutton enters to explain that she raised her voice towards Dorit as she wasn’t grasping the main idea, but it’s clear that Dorit won’t understand the bigger picture. She might win custody, half of PK’s assets (which is nothing), all of her rental clothing line, but she will never comprehend the bigger picture. Boz steps in with a helpful suggestion and says, “However, if you use those instances when someone is being open about their feelings for your advantage, that’s manipulation.” Sutton queries who’s doing the manipulating, to which Boz replies, “You just did it there when you said she isn’t angry at you, but rather upset with her life; that was manipulative.” The situation is now resolved, but left in shambles, obliterated, and ruined.
Boz has Sutton’s contact information, and since I wasn’t as fond of her as some viewers might be, it makes me even more pleased. In her confessional, Boz goes a step further, stating, “When someone is dealing with a difficult situation in their life, you twist it, exaggerate it, and attack them. That’s war. Completely out of line.” She provides a more insightful analysis of Sutton in the post-show discussion from the last episode (why does our favorite show require homework now?), saying, “Sutton seems to want to be the one that everyone looks up to in the group. The real nature of power isn’t about forcing people to follow your ideas; instead, it’s about attracting people because of who you are with individuals, giving you control over the group.
Bozoma Saint John means business in this tribal council, so Sutton had better buckle down if she intends to make it through. Dorit underscores Boz’s message, stating that Sutton appears more concerned with appearing friendly than actually being a good friend. On the topic of questionable friendships, Camille Donatacci Grammer Meyer, previously known as St. Camille, makes her unwelcome return to attack Dorit. This squabble is entertaining; it’s almost like an amusing detour because Dorit effortlessly dismisses Camille from one side of town to the other until she lands in Faye Resnick’s bushes. When Camille accuses Dorit of being unkind during a difficult time, Dorit defends herself by claiming that Camille was a “complete jerk” towards her. Camille counters that Dorit called her a “damn jerk,” and Dorit clarifies, stating she called her a “stupid jerk.” While some viewers may not recognize the difference, if you’ve spent as much time with the English as Dorit has, then you definitely can tell there is one.
After Dorit explains it was all in jest, Camille disagrees. Dorit then wonders why Camille is even present. “You always need a moment,” she quips, which rings true. Indeed, that’s why Camille is at the party and participating in tribal council – taking her shot in the dark, as it turns out, was not safe. This is also the reason behind Camille’s confrontation with Dorit, accusing her of holding others back due to her glamour. However, the moment Camille desired – one of triumph and demonstrating Dorit’s self-centeredness – didn’t happen. Instead, she experienced a humbling moment, being put down, dismissed, and overshadowed by Dorit this season. It remains uncertain if Camille will fully bounce back from this experience.
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2024-12-18 06:54