The Real Housewives of New York City Recap: Bit by Bitcoin

As a long-time observer and critic of Hollywood’s inner workings, I find myself both intrigued and appalled by the enigma that is Becky Minkoff and her apparent connection to Scientology. Growing up in the shadow of Tinseltown, I’ve seen my fair share of strange cults, but none quite as controversial as this one.

Greetings and welcome to “Things We Dislike About Erin Mew Mew Lichy“. Your gracious host for today’s show is Dame Brian Moylan, and this week we will delve not only into the aspects we dislike about Erin Mew Mew Lichy, but we have an esteemed guest, Becky Minkoff. We’ve managed to uncover some things that we find less than favorable about her as well.

In this episode, we delve deep into Erin’s experiences, given her mother’s recent cancer diagnosis. I want to emphasize that I have nothing but respect for Erin and anyone dealing with such a challenging situation. However, it seems she discusses her struggles much like Angie K shares her heritage being Greek. Could it be that she intends to raise awareness about herself, or perhaps the cause? After all, I meant her struggles rather than the awareness campaign itself.

In a rather charming scenario, Erin accompanies Ubah to buy wigs for Erin’s mother. The scene is heartwarming, and her mother ends up purchasing an exceptional hairpiece from Bits and Pieces, which seems to cater more towards drag queens than women battling cancer. As they shop, Ubah inquires about Erin’s situation with Abe. “I required his presence during this tough time due to my mom’s condition,” she confides in Ubah, “but he added even more complications that I hadn’t known about.

Previously, Erin had objected to Abe making light of mushrooms during an episode, hinting at a similar underlying issue. Additionally, Abe mentioned some serious troubles in their marriage. Oh dear, if they can’t even discuss it openly, what could be so grave? Might he have been unfaithful? Created an Ashley Madison account? Found on Grindr? Quit his job to become a rodeo clown? Secretly mortgaged their Hamptons home for foreclosure? Made a reservation at Catch? Whatever it is, if it caused Erin such visible distress in public (without shedding tears or showing any facial emotion), it must be truly dire, right?

We find out what happened later at a dinner scene with Erin and Abe. Hahahahah. Oh, man. You know it’s coming. You know the reason is coming and it’s even dumber than you thought. Hahahahah. Oh, I can’t wait to tell you. This is so funny. Erin is mad because… hahahaha. Sorry. Sorry. Erin is mad because (tee-hee) her husband sold their Bitcoin without telling her. Hahahahahahahahah. Yes. That is it. That is the reason. It is a crypto-related argument because of course it is. What are we going to learn next, Erin is mad because Abe didn’t rent a good enough RV for their three-week trip to Burning Man? That Erin is mad because she had the idea for Goop but Abe let the URL lapse? That she wants credit for making a Hamptons store’s chicken salad famous and when she showed up at the store no one recognized her? Oh wait, that’s someone else.

It’s understandable that Erin feels angry and betrayed if her husband sold an asset she believed was growing, especially when the money was apparently kept in some unknown bank account. However, her frustration seems to be directed towards cryptocurrency, which I believe is a mistake. Investing in crypto is similar to throwing away a losing lottery ticket, it’s a risky gamble that many people end up losing significant amounts of money on. Erin appears upset because her Bitcoin didn’t bring her enough wealth, but let’s be real, cryptocurrency is more volatile than a case of dynamite balanced precariously on top of a Shake Weight, being carried by Sean Penn as he’s greeted by a paparazzo. In essence, Abe might have done both of you a favor.

It seems Abe got rid of his Bitcoin, can’t help but laugh about it! You already know the reason, right? It’s as if Erin Mew Mew Lichy herself wrote this script. Abe sold the Bitcoin to settle Erin’s debts from her handbag line, FrameworK. Yes, you read that correctly, FrameworK with a capital K at the end. Take a look at this article and see the bag she’s carrying. Frankly, I wasn’t surprised when I heard it failed. Just as unavoidable as Erin having a failed handbag line is Racquel’s girlfriend Mel showering her pets with money and affection. A lesbian who’s too fond of her pets is like florals for spring – predictable yet still a little surprising. Innovative, isn’t it?

As a follower, I found myself contemplating the idea of creating a handbag line, given how often people admire the bags I carry. If I can manage to purchase quality handbags, then designing them should be within my reach, right? Sadly, that’s not how things work in reality. Just because I’ve consumed countless Oreo cookies doesn’t mean I can successfully bake one. The notion of Erin launching a successful handbag line seems as inevitable as it being doomed and leading to financial struggles, forcing the couple to sell their Bitcoin to recover. Oh my goodness, this is so painfully obvious, so incredibly basic that it’s hard to believe anything else could have happened to Erin Mew Mew Lichy. I can’t get over it, I can’t let it end.

In other news concerning Erin, she visits Brynn’s home in the premiere episode to discuss their disagreement. Instead of offering Erin a drink, Brynn gives her tap water and makes her climb stairs because the elevator supposedly isn’t working. To add insult to injury, Brynn spends the initial five minutes ignoring Erin while engrossed in her phone. Eventually, both women apologize for reasons that remain unclear – it seems they are upset over something trivial. The argument between them is as pointless as the letter ‘K’ at the end of a word like Framework. As I warned you, this feud will likely continue.

There’s still some tension simmering among the women, it seems. Ubah is upset with Brynn for misrepresenting what Erin said about Jenna’s financial situation, but she also feels a bit let down by Erin for speaking to Brynn in the first place and potentially providing ammunition that could be twisted out of context. Now, we all understand how Brynn can distort situations based on her emotions, but I don’t think this means no one should ever interact with Brynn. Instead, everyone in our group needs to exercise caution when dealing with Brynn, as she may unintentionally pass along potentially problematic information.

Sai is upset with Brynn too, as she became very emotional at Brynn’s party and shouted at her. While I don’t think Brynn is entirely to blame for this situation, Sai makes a valid point about Brynn’s aggressive behavior. She often instigates conflicts in person and, when the camera isn’t rolling, sends threatening messages like comparing herself to carbon monoxide, which silently chokes life out of people. That’s amusing because I would say Brynn is more like a silent but deadly fart – you never know where the foul odor comes from, but it often seems like it’s Brynn.

In a surprising turn of events, I enjoyed the interaction between Sai and Jenna, where none other than Jenna Frye Lyons advised Sai to exhibit more softness and vulnerability towards Brynn. Interestingly, this season, Jenna has shown more openness compared to last, and her actions have left me quite surprised. For instance, I was taken aback by the appearance of her potential mother-in-law in the previous episode, and this time around, I was caught off guard by her son’s presence.

The remainder of the show focuses on Brynn joining Jessel and Becky Minkoff for a flight aboard a Blade helicopter to the Hamptons. Although there’s no evidence that she’s receiving financial aid from a sugar daddy, it’s intriguing to consider if she might be getting support from Blade. The episode was packed with Blade logos, and Brynn was wearing a Blade hat while talking to Erin, hinting at some brand integration. Despite the ladies’ fear of helicopters, we can’t help but appreciate the subtle product placement.

During our helicopter journey, Brynn brings up the topic of her increasingly frequent inquiries regarding Becky’s rumored connection to Scientology, both from media and personal friends. She queries, “What should we respond when people ask us about this Scientology matter?

Becky briefly responded with “No comment.” Brynn noted that as fellow publicists, they both recognized “no comment” wouldn’t suffice. In the confessional, Becky expressed, “If you’re interested, do some research.” After delving into books, documentaries, and reality shows like Leah Remini’s, I can tell you that Scientology appears to be a potentially harmful cult, and I’m not entirely comfortable with this show providing it exposure. I’ve learned about the claims of forced labor and human trafficking. Given this, one might argue that Nicole Kidman should address her estranged children’s concerns, allowing us a respite from her numerous film and TV projects.

I’m not a big supporter of religion in general, but this particular one appears particularly manipulative. (Just for transparency, it should be noted that the Church of Scientology has denied all allegations against them.) Additionally, I find it troubling that this TV show is primarily focused on what people are hesitant to discuss openly. Rebecca was recently featured in the New York Times discussing her faith, but now she refuses to answer questions about it? Come on. I also dislike how her fellow cast members won’t delve deeper into the subject. Jenna argues that there are extreme parts of all religions, which is true, but Scientology isn’t like other religions. Brynn jokingly asks if Xenu is single, and that’s the only hint at how bizarre this situation is. Erin mentions John Travolta, but then says she can’t discuss it on camera, so it seems like all Erin is willing to talk about on camera this season is her mother’s cancer, and that seems incredibly inappropriate.

In the confessional, Rebecca explains that while it’s acknowledged as a world religion by some, not every country recognizes it. She further clarifies that there’s nothing secretive or peculiar about this religion. However, I can’t help but wonder, if these are its open and straightforward aspects, then why isn’t Shelly Miscavage being discussed openly on your reality show? Becky, as a woman sharing her life experiences on television, wouldn’t it be natural to include one of the significant parts of your life as well?

Becky isn’t answering questions right now. She’s open to having a discussion, but not in a noisy helicopter because it’s too loud. It seems she wants to discuss it when there’s broader interest and it’s not just about asking her to talk about the movie. Would you rather have your friend explain the entire movie to you or watch it yourself? This is as confusing as the capital ‘K’ at the end of FrameworkK. She wants her friends to show genuine interest, but she doesn’t want to discuss it; so, it seems she wants them to experience it themselves by going to a place for evaluation, not necessarily the Church of Scientology. That doesn’t sound like a movie I’d want to watch. I don’t want Scientology on my TV any more than I want to carry a Framework bag, and I can only hope that Scientology fades away as quickly as Erin’s failed handbag line did. I can only pray to the Catholic Jesus (who is marginally less foolish than Xenu but at least he truly existed) for the swift demise of Scientology.

2024-10-09 19:54

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