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P: 5/15/2009 9:18:35 PM
Jen_91909 Cut Rock Total Posts: 118 Last Post: 10/23/2009 Member Since: 4/24/2009	Anyone watch this? As a NJ native, of course I had to check it out.. and had to laugh (lest I cry) at how those from out of state must be perceiving NJ women. The NJ stereotyping is nothing new, but this show took it to a new level! (not surprising). Any thoughts from other Jersey girls? And those of you who aren't-- I'm curious your thoughts too - what do you think of when you think of NJ? I've seen shows before on MTV such as "Jersey Shore Unleashed" and "True Life- I'm a Jersey Shore Girl" and while they make for some funny tv they certainly didn't paint us in the best light either!
Posted: 5/15/2009 9:18:35 PM

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P: 5/15/2009 9:33:35 PM
Italiahaircolor Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,335 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 12/17/2007	My dad is from Paterson NJ...so I'm pretty familiar with the area that this show focuses on. I think these woman are awful...even worse than the the Georgia woman! The year I got married, I was obsessed with the WE channel...and the blonde HW, Dina, was My Big Fat Fab Wedding (held at their banquet facility, btw) link: http://www.wetv.com/fabulous/episode_guide/episode-1-dina-tommy ____________________________ Remember to keep your words soft and sweet...you may have to eat them someday.
Posted: 5/15/2009 9:33:35 PM

P: 5/15/2009 9:41:56 PM
Hudson_Hawk Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,443 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 11/2/2006	I have family in Jersey and they're almost more normal than I am. I think the RHONJ is totally perpetuating the NJ stereotype. It's a trashtastic trainwreck and I can't wait for the next episode. I think it's going to be the most outrageous and addictive out of all of them. That's Mrs. Hudson_Hawk to you... Over and out.
Posted: 5/15/2009 9:41:56 PM

P: 5/15/2009 10:07:14 PM
Bia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,287 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 3/28/2008	I think it's going to be my favorite so far. Not boring, because it is stereotyped. I liked New York well enough but truthfully, I'm sick of the 'socialite' angle that is RHONY. Orange County was okay. Atlanta was a train wreck IMO (although I only watched a couple episodes). HH: I wonder if they'll do a RHOBoston? Who would they cast? Couple blue-blood-mayflower peeps, and what else? Professor types? Soccer moms? hmmmmm.... ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it Salvador Dali
Posted: 5/15/2009 10:07:14 PM

P: 5/15/2009 10:24:27 PM
Hudson_Hawk Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,443 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 11/2/2006	Bia-Boston.com ran a survey/discussion last week asking that question. I think the RHOBOS would be pretty down-to-earth. I don't think the blue-bloods in town would partake, they'd consider it gauche. That's Mrs. Hudson_Hawk to you... Over and out.
Posted: 5/15/2009 10:24:27 PM

P: 5/15/2009 10:43:57 PM
Bia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,287 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 3/28/2008	Date: 5/15/2009 10:24:27 PM Author: Hudson_Hawk Bia-Boston.com ran a survey/discussion last week asking that question. I think the RHOBOS would be pretty down-to-earth. I don't think the blue-bloods in town would partake, they'd consider it gauche. I can see that being the case. Chestnut Hill might be too genteel for cable tv (snub snub) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it Salvador Dali
Posted: 5/15/2009 10:43:57 PM

P: 5/15/2009 10:50:26 PM
Italiahaircolor Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,335 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 12/17/2007	They could do a Real Housewives of Chicago...hahah. Yeah right, ____________________________ Remember to keep your words soft and sweet...you may have to eat them someday.
Posted: 5/15/2009 10:50:26 PM

P: 5/15/2009 11:01:05 PM
Bia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,287 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 3/28/2008	Date: 5/15/2009 10:50:26 PM Author: Italiahaircolor They could do a Real Housewives of Chicago...hahah. Yeah right, Hey, they probably will. They need to cover the Midwest at some point, right? You know who will probably be next? Miami. I can totally see that one! Cuban divas a-plenty down in Miami. Talk about d.r.a.m.a. You ain't seen nothin... ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it Salvador Dali
Posted: 5/15/2009 11:01:05 PM

P: 5/15/2009 11:22:08 PM
Italiahaircolor Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,335 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 12/17/2007	Date: 5/15/2009 11:01:05 PM Author: Bia Date: 5/15/2009 10:50:26 PM Author: Italiahaircolor They could do a Real Housewives of Chicago...hahah. Yeah right, Hey, they probably will. They need to cover the Midwest at some point, right? You know who will probably be next? Miami. I can totally see that one! Cuban divas a-plenty down in Miami. Talk about d.r.a.m.a. You ain't seen nothin... Miami would be interesting. I don't know who or what they would "get" from Chicago. It's actually a pretty nondiscript city as far as women go. If there are any stereotypes of Chicago woman, I've never heard them... ____________________________ Remember to keep your words soft and sweet...you may have to eat them someday.
Posted: 5/15/2009 11:22:08 PM

P: 5/15/2009 11:40:14 PM
pennquaker09 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,484 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 11/2/2007	I can tell I'm not going to like the two sisters at all. And then, the one with the head full of curly hair, bless her heart. She calls her husband, "Juicy." I wanted to gag. Sephora is the mothership! - diamondfan Leasing any car is not a smart thing, but leasing a Mercedes is flat out stupid.
Posted: 5/15/2009 11:40:14 PM

P: 5/15/2009 11:43:50 PM
Bia Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,287 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 3/28/2008	Date: 5/15/2009 11:40:14 PM Author: pennquaker09 I can tell I'm not going to like the two sisters at all. And then, the one with the head full of curly hair, bless her heart. She calls her husband, 'Juicy.' I wanted to gag. Don't forget 'delicious!' LOL And I think she's going to be the funniest one. Get ready for lots of juicy and delicious drama. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it Salvador Dali
Posted: 5/15/2009 11:43:50 PM

P: 5/16/2009 12:10:38 AM
pennquaker09 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,484 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 11/2/2007	We almost bought a house in Franklin Lakes . . . Sephora is the mothership! - diamondfan Leasing any car is not a smart thing, but leasing a Mercedes is flat out stupid.
Posted: 5/16/2009 12:10:38 AM

P: 5/16/2009 12:09:43 PM
Haven Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,035 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 2/16/2007	Date: 5/15/2009 9:18:35 PM Author:Jen_91909 Anyone watch this? As a NJ native, of course I had to check it out.. and had to laugh (lest I cry) at how those from out of state must be perceiving NJ women. The NJ stereotyping is nothing new, but this show took it to a new level! (not surprising). Any thoughts from other Jersey girls? And those of you who aren't-- I'm curious your thoughts too - what do you think of when you think of NJ? I've seen shows before on MTV such as 'Jersey Shore Unleashed' and 'True Life- I'm a Jersey Shore Girl' and while they make for some funny tv they certainly didn't paint us in the best light either! I'm a Chicago girl, and I've only been to New Jersey once. I hate to say this, buy my perception of New Jersey women is that they're not exactly . . . elegant or graceful. I'm a bit embarrassed for these women watching the show, I can't imagine how red-faced they must be when they see how they look on television. (Or worse--what if they don't find it embarrassing?) Italia--I'm with you on Chicago, I don't think there are any negative stereotypes to exploit here. ********************************************************** "I'm sorry I ruined your lives and crammed eleven cookies into the VCR." - Buddy the Elf "Let your inner Liz Taylor out and rock it." - diamondfan
Posted: 5/16/2009 12:09:43 PM

P: 5/16/2009 12:25:30 PM
bebe Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,986 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 11/20/2007	I'm watching it. I bet there will be fireworks at some point. I read that there was some discussion of having a RHOTexas. Now that would be doable - let's see, big diamonds, big hair, big cars, ranch vs city, horses vs SUV's YeeHaw, can't wait. (I'm an native Texan)
Posted: 5/16/2009 12:25:30 PM

P: 5/16/2009 12:36:39 PM
JerseyGrl81 Cut Rock Total Posts: 269 Last Post: 11/6/2009 Member Since: 7/12/2008	Well as you can tell from my name I am from NJ! I haven't seen the show- I will have to check it out. NJ is such a small state, but so diverse! The sterotypes of people from North, Central and South Jersey are so different. I assume that this show focuses on the North Jersey woman- which I have to say some of them they are out there! Then you have the South Jersey sterotype of hicks. And then Central Jersey- which has the normal people- and of course I say that because I am from Central Jersey!
Posted: 5/16/2009 12:36:39 PM

P: 5/16/2009 3:38:03 PM
purrfectpear Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,696 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 3/31/2008	It's the Sopranos from the female perspective. Guido-licious "Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn." -Gore Vidal
Posted: 5/16/2009 3:38:03 PM

P: 5/16/2009 5:00:49 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,888 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Date: 5/16/2009 3:38:03 PM Author: purrfectpear It's the Sopranos from the female perspective. Guido-licious Yup, so spot on!!!! ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 5/16/2009 5:00:49 PM

P: 5/16/2009 5:08:48 PM
Italiahaircolor Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,335 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 12/17/2007	Can anyone else believe that the one lady with the two grown sons is supportive of her one boy opening a strip joint? She says she'd be "proud"... Just goes to show you money can't buy everything...like a ounce of class, in their case! ____________________________ Remember to keep your words soft and sweet...you may have to eat them someday.
Posted: 5/16/2009 5:08:48 PM

P: 5/16/2009 6:37:53 PM
Mrs.Guz Cut Rock Total Posts: 128 Last Post: 11/10/2009 Member Since: 7/23/2008	Those women are so tacky and embarassing! They have NO class!
Posted: 5/16/2009 6:37:53 PM

P: 5/16/2009 7:37:43 PM
stacy Cut Rock Total Posts: 242 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 12/20/2006	I didn't know this had alreadt started! I am strangely interested in these "Real Housewives" shows, but I can't stand the NYC women. The whole socialite thing gets on my nerves soooo bad! Wasn't the woman named Dina on Bridezillas once? Or maybe Whose Wedding...? I may be totally wrong, but I saw a pic of the Jersey "Housewives" in a magazine and thought she looked familiar.
Posted: 5/16/2009 7:37:43 PM

P: 5/16/2009 7:50:42 PM
curlygirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,300 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 4/9/2005	I'm originally from NJ so of course I'm watching! These women are complete stereotypes. Soooo over the top. And it makes good tv!!!! I am actually from the same general area where these women are living so it's even more fascinating. I never really knew anyone like them but probably because times have changed and I was a young girl so maybe I didn't notice it when I lived there. I'm totally hooked and will be tuning in every week!
Posted: 5/16/2009 7:50:42 PM

P: 5/17/2009 12:11:18 AM
Jen_91909 Cut Rock Total Posts: 118 Last Post: 10/23/2009 Member Since: 4/24/2009	Date: 5/15/2009 9:33:35 PM Author: Italiahaircolor My dad is from Paterson NJ...so I'm pretty familiar with the area that this show focuses on. I think these woman are awful...even worse than the the Georgia woman! The year I got married, I was obsessed with the WE channel...and the blonde HW, Dina, was My Big Fat Fab Wedding (held at their banquet facility, btw) link: http://www.wetv.com/fabulous/episode_guide/episode-1-dina-tommy Hey Italia, I live in Hawthorne so I am right in that area as well... and I also saw that episode on WE with Dina. I actually heard a rumor the other day that she is actually separated or divorced from her husband now but they pretend to be together for the show... who knows. JerseyGrl - you are right, the differences depending where in Jersey you are are huge. I'm from North Jersey so right in the thick of where these stereotypes are stemming from unfortunately... but I can honestly say I don't feel I or any of my friends fit these stereotypes. Though sometimes when I'm getting a pedicure there are some characters around that make me think "ahhh... so this is why we get this rep." haha
Posted: 5/17/2009 12:11:18 AM

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