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No. 1 - Dina-Mite!
I can never put my finger on exactly what it is about Dina that makes her such a delight to watch. (Though I do have a few notions...) But there really is some strange je ne sais quoi that she possesses.
I have to agree with Teresa on this one, Dina did give the best advice during their talk about Caroline -- just move on! Holding onto anger does indeed make you ugly, and it seems that the threat of wrinkles is the tangible evidence that Teresa needs to let go of any lingering resentment she was feeling about their blowout.
Though the best part of their discussion may have been Teresa's hope that she and Dina can grow old together. This would probably be the best show on TV -- The Real Grandmothers of New Jersey, First Ladies of Franklin Lakes, The Golden Garden State Girls, etc. It needs to happen.
Also Dina wins for best line of the episode: "If you ever write something bad about me in your book, I'll f--- you up." Mostly because I think she's only half kidding.
Please Dina, Talk to T about the nasty, nasty things she says to your SISTER on the reunion show (weight and age). She has hurt your sister and sister in law. If you decide to stay away from Caroline, than you and T deserve each other.
Bravo, please stop the madness. It is just not entertaining to watch a family self destruct. I will no longer watch if this continues.
Who doesn't like Dina Manzo?
floridapalmgirl
love her essence and her kind heart.
Dina needs to stay off the show, she boring and Teresa needs to leave as well....she thinks her hsband is smart and she listens to him....huh? Love Melissa, Kathy, Jacqueline and Caroline will be fine but she is acting very stressed this season. Come on Bravo let's have more fun and less in fighting.
@Diane69802 Yes' please keep Teresa and fire the rest.
I agree 100%. Dina did give the best advice to move on about her brother. I'm confused as to why you said Caroline instead.
Didn't realize how much I missed Dina until I saw her at Teresa's party - that is the only voice of wisdom that ever made sense from the Manzo/Laurita gang. Hope to see more of her next season - Dina and Teresa are what this franchise should be about. Beautiful, professional and above the mud the others are constantly throwing.
Like Teresa, you are living in wonderland. Teresa has trouble with her friends and husband. Speaks volumes.
Couldn't stand Dina when she was on the show and thought her going to Teresa's party was in bad taste along with her comments.
CarolineInColorado
Amen sister!!! Who is Dana to give advise to someone like Teresa ... giving Teresa amounition against Caroline and who is Dana to think that she knows how Her sister, Caroline, feels...Stay away Dana..you are not wanted.
JacquieRT CarolineInColorado Umm... It's Dina. And please speak for yourself. I like DINA.
Obviously there is more to Dina leaving the show, not only the incident w/Danielle. When Andy asked Teresa what the deal was with Dina and Caroline she skirted around the issue but ended with "Think about it, Dina isn't on the show anymore""
i think Teresa and Dina should have their own show. I love Dina and love Teresa. I acutally fast forward when the wakiles come on the screen.
Vomiting at the thought!
@Sidda Totally with you on that one.
even showing highlights of Kim for the upcoming episodes is nauseating.
timbun
I know that is right...Both Kims need to try a shot at their own show instead of trying to ride of RHONJ. I am sure someone out there would watch it
Dina was so boring in season 1, even her ugly cat was boring. I don't know what is the big deal about her.
I agree...don't know why everybody thinks she's so great.
@viewer99 @greesemma totally agree.
Linda_M sarah100
Dina has 2 of those cats now, the hairless ones. She puts pictures of them up from time to time on her Twitter. Grandma Wrinkles & I can't remember the other ones name.
Logan89 I just feel like Dina would be very upset if the tables were turned. Dina made a comment when herself and Teresa were done talking "that you better not ever write anything bad about me in your cookbook or I will F#%k you up" why would Dina say that if nothing was written that shouldn't have been written and or said. Dina would be very upset had her name had been there and not Caroline's. Also Caroline would be right by her sisters side no matter what. Even if Caroline didn't think that it was all that hurtful but Dina was crushed she would take Dina's side no questions asked!! Why because she is Loyal to her family. That's how it should be!
I'm surprised that only Teresa's blog is posted. Where's the others? I guess that they are waiting for the crow to finished cooking so they can eat it.
LMAO_in_Louisiana
I was thinking the same thing. They normally have them up by now. It's probably a Caroline ploy for them not to blog in some wierd attempt to turn us all against Teresa. It's only going to backfire.
sasabo LMAO_in_Louisiana Crazy talk.....
I'm really close with my sister, and we have our falling outs but if we ever needed the other, we'd be there for each other. I think its absurd to say Dina chose Teresa cuz she went to this one event. None of us knows what really went down between Dina and Caroline.
I actually respected Dina for leaving the show to escape all of the negative energy created by Danielle. However, after last night I think she talks out of both sides of her mouth. If she truly believed that negativity and anger were bad for you she would have told Teresa that she preferred not discuss any issues related to her sister. I guess the desire for publicity was just too much for her. She had to know her comments made about Caroline on national TV would create a buzz.
And please, you can't tell Andy Cohen that no matter what your are family and you would be there in a minute should Caroline need you and then tell Teresa that unfortunately blood is not always thicker than water. From her conversation with Andy I thought she was staying above the fray, but after last night's episode that is clearly not the case. I think I'm not going to follow Dina's tweets anymore. I used to like all of the spiritual stuff she posted, but now it all seems disingenuous.
LAPocha Dina stated on her twitter account that the statement about blood being thicker than water was in reference to Teresa and her brother
I agree with Norcarolinafan - Dina obviously doesn't have the whole story. I think Dina forgot how in the first season, Caroline took the blame for spreading the word about Danielle's book when it was obviously Dina who had done it. Also Teresa's who issue was reconciling with her brother, maybe she should give Dina some advise about doing that with her sister.
No Dina! That will be the end of me as a viwer.
KinVirginia
Not me, I would loooooooove it
KinVirginia
It would for me too...Now carolione can go but I do love Melissa and her handsome hubby Joe Gorga
pjbeaudryAgree!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shame on Dina for siding with Teresa without knowing all sides of the argument. Dina a word of advice from me - make peace with your family. Life is too short to not be talking to one another. Just recently my eldest brother passed away, my middle brother hadn't spoken to him in years. He is now wracked with guilt and regret. Once someone dies there is no going back to say you are sorry...its too late. Sit down and talk it out...and keep talking until its all out then hug and make up. End of story.
Pualani
just from observing caroline from the first season on, i'm guessing she probably thought she should be able to control dina from then on. i have no doubt dina was grateful for her sisters help, but helping doesnt mean you can control that person. caroline gives me the impression that she keeps a running tab for all the help she gives. i think it was the first season when dina was looking for a new house and took caroline with her. caroline kept telling her what she thought dina should get and not what she thought dina would like
viewer111 Pualani
I agree completely. I posted almost the same thing, I thought here but maybe not. I think once Caroline does something for you she thinks you owe her for life.
Dina was the "first" to be on TV. Her marriage to Tom Manzo was filmed & if I remember, Caroline was included. I think Bravo approached Dina to be on RHNJ & she in turn brought Caroline, Jac & Teresa. Who knows what Caroline is or was up to. I find it hard to believe that Caroline has no friends her own age or if she does, doesn't want them included. At this point in time, I can't really stand to watch Caroline or the others. Such an ugly, ugly storyline. Shame on all of them. This type of nonsense belongs on Jerry Springer.
Its sad that Joe Gorga won't back up his sister.
Pualaniteresa did the same thing after Caroline stood by her.....I guess Caroline can't win for trying to help people
I loved the Dina comment about being angry making you ugly!
amyjohn6 Just remember that beauty is only skin deep. What a shame that Dina is being feed such lies.
amyjohn6 Me too..have you seen Caroline this season?
Dina shouldn't be giving anyone advice. The way she has treated her sister is deplorable. That chat with Teresa was shameful. Does she really take such joy in hurting Caroline that she would continue to kiss up to Teresa. I used to like her but I now have no respect for her at all. I hope she and Teresa will just disappear together into their delusional sunset. Thet're both full of themselves.
Dina was very classy and respectful. She said nothing to be ashamed of.
ocdeb65
You have no idea on how Dina has treated Caroline or how Caroline has treated Dina. I believe the "chat" was taken out of context with editing, read Dina's Twitter. I think it was great Dina would support Teresa on her success with Fabellini as Teresa would do for Dina. It's so easy to see how they could be friends, they are fantastic together & I would love to see more of them.
I know what I would call it - pay back.
Loved seeing Dina again..
Loved watching the show last night. Less of the Manzos and Lauritas made my night. Jac mentioned that at this point Caroline will not accept Teresa's apology. Really? At this point the only way Caroline will come back is to get on her knees on public television and apologize to Teresa. If Teresa accept her apology, we will forgive her too.





Dina, I respected you for leaving the show as to not engage in the craziness, however, making cameos for the sole purpose of bashing your sister is upsetting. Are you missing the fame or just hate your sister that much? I now don't believe your "love and light" persona you've tried to portray. Very disappointed.
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