The Real Housewives of New Jersey Recap: Failure to Relaunch

As a longtime fan of “Real Housewives of New Jersey,” I’ve seen it all – from epic brawls to heartfelt apologies, and everything in between. But Teresa Giudice’s latest excuse for loyalty-betrayal leaves me utterly perplexed.


As a passionate film enthusiast, I must confess that this current season of “The Real Cash Payers of the Home Goods Parking Lot” fails to ignite my interest with its endless parade of stories, happenings, and characters that seem insignificant to me. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate a heartfelt gay love story as much as the next person identifying on the LGBTQ+ spectrum. However, why are we witnessing Cousin Nick’s extravagant wedding instead of learning more about his relationship with his fiancĂ©?

I’ve had my fair share of health scares and struggles in my family, so I understand the seriousness and impact of a cancer diagnosis. However, when it comes to Joe Benigno’s possible prostate cancer, I must admit that I’m not as emotionally invested as some others might be. Don’t get me wrong, I truly hope for the best outcome for Joe, but the medical storyline surrounding his potential diagnosis hasn’t captured my attention in the same way other, more lethal types of cancer have.

Despite Danielle’s father’s anticipated reunion, I simply don’t feel invested enough to care. Not even a tiny bit, no matter the circumstances. If I’m being generous, I could muster up a quarter of an ounce of interest for Danielle’s situation. As for her Boujie Kidz relaunch event, well, that doesn’t seem like something worth getting worked up about either. Sorry, Stanbury.

An aspect I dislike most about this ongoing series is the unnecessary focus on certain friends. We barely know Cousin Nick, yet he appears more frequently than two almost unrecognizable companions who attend gatherings with us. The only evidence of their presence in the show is their full makeup. Without it, they would blend in with the crowd of other mothers trying to keep their children from eating each other’s boogers at the Boujie Kidz relaunch party.

I’m really excited about this event now! It’s not just about the hair-tinsel station, make-your-own-sweatshirt bar, slide into a ball pit, and mirrored photo station. Those are great, but what really gets me pumped up is DJ Sabes. Have you heard of him? He’s only ten years old, but he’s a professional DJ, like a mini Skrillex! I can just imagine his marketing team and the companies hiring him. And I bet his polo shirts always have a faint scent of bubble-gum-flavored Bonne Belle Lip Smacker from all the girls who flock around him while he’s spinning tracks. He’s the coolest kid in the tristate area, and I really want to meet him and maybe even learn a thing or two from him!

In simpler terms, this episode, I wasn’t invested in anything except revisiting the fight between Danielle and Jen Aydin from last week. However, everyone seems hesitant to discuss it. We get a brief mention when Jen Fessler visits Jen Aydin, who is upset that Teresa and Fessler plan to attend Danielle’s event despite the cup-throwing incident. Teresa sticks to her go-to explanation, “Danielle didn’t harm me personally.” Teresa’s notion of loyalty is questionable at best; it wouldn’t recognize the concept if it came knocking on her door, left a mess in her house, and then left an unwelcome present on her hair extensions.

As someone who has always valued authenticity and honesty in people, I must admit that Jen Fessler’s recent behavior leaves me utterly baffled. I genuinely wanted to like Jen, but her attempts to straddle both sides of an issue, much like Dolores did on “Westworld,” only result in a watered-down version that comes across as insincere and manipulative.

Jenf is betraying Danielle to maintain her friendships with Jen Aydin and Teresa, but her actions could harm those relationships as well. At a party, Gia and her mother attend and Gia is annoyed by John Fuda’s past use of her in an analogy similar to Jackie’s seasonal offense. However, we’ve moved past that incident and are friends with Jackie now. The logic on this show is confusing, much like trying to grasp trigonometry in a foreign language. At the Gorgas’ housewarming party, John makes a comment about Teresa’s drug arrest happening when he was “younger than Gia,” using her as a measure of youth without any intent to offend. It’s like saying, “When I get older, I’ll start smoking again. How old? Older than Billy Joel.” You don’t want to upset Billy Joel even though you are using him as a reference for aging.

Another perspective: Gia should request that cast members avoid discussing her on the Real Housewives of New Jersey since she’s now an official Bravo personality, appearing in Making It in Manhattan. She likely receives compensation from Bravo, making her subject to public discussion. If Gia dislikes this attention, she might consider opting out of filming and refraining from accepting payment for sharing her personal life on the show. While children are off-limits, fellow employees’ actions and involvement with the production are fair game.

I sympathize with Melissa’s perspective. When Jen tries to involve her in adult discussions involving the Giudice-Ruelases, Melissa feels protective and believes Jen should focus on more age-appropriate conversations. As for Rachel’s anger towards Jen, I can understand her desire for privacy and not wanting anyone to interfere with her relationships. However, if Jen truly believes that Teresa will listen to her rationalization of John’s actions, she may be underestimating the depth of Teresa’s stubbornness.

As we chat about Gia and the antics of John Fuda, Boujie Kidz, Cousin Nick, DJ Sabes, and more, I’m suddenly jolted back when my Tandy-powered brain computer stalls mid-conversation. “But wait a minute,” it sputters, “Isn’t this really about Margaret? She’s the true villain here, isn’t she?” It insists, “Right? Aren’t we focusing on her? Aren’t we?

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2024-07-22 18:37