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- Tamra Barney
- You Can't Outgrow Crazy
- Tamra thinks the NYC cast caught a case of the crazies.
Let's get straight to the drama!
When Kelly was talking to Ramona about Simon, I thought 'Kelly, you are 100% right!' I learned my lesson after last season, it is better to take the high road and ignore the bullshit. It isn't always easy, especially for someone like Ramona or myself, but ultimately it is the best way. I thought her advice was sound. I thought maybe I was wrong about Kelly. Have I judged her too harshly?
But then Kelly showed the world she is nuts! Is this woman bipolar, possessed, or just flat out delusional? She invites B to have a drink, walks in 30 minutes late, then throws out self-absorbed comments like, "too bad...you need a time out...your attitude is for kids...I'm up here and you're down there." I think at that point, I would have gotten up and walked away. I was shocked at some of the comments she made. I especially like when she told B, "Your attitude is for kids." She then went on to say, "If you want to play with me, you have to come to my level." Is she in kindergarten? Did this girl check her brain at the door before she walked in?
As I was watching Kelly speak, I thought to myself, why do her eyes shift back and forth? I was expecting her head to start spinning.
- 05/16/2009 - 8:56pm
- Diana
Tamra...I enjoyed reading the blog you wrote.. Especially about the airhead named Kelly..."Like I'm so bored of this". We're bored of you...!!! Keep it coming!! thanks..
- 05/02/2009 - 1:14am
- housewife myself
Tamra, you are hysterical! Love your blog. You are so right about everyone (almost) especially Kelly. Is this whacko stoned, bipolar, mentally impaired or what? She acts and speaks like a 2 year old, WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAT? HIIIIIIIIIII YI YI. What a dimwit. I would feel sorry for her but she is so in love with herself that she makes me sick.
- 05/01/2009 - 2:04pm
- Alicia
Tamara, you are a very good writer. I read the blogs becuase its fun and makes me laugh. I do not know where you went to college, but if that Kelly from NYC says she went to Columbia. I read hers blogs and I am embarrassed for her and what she writes; structure etc. oh and the way she speaks, no way! She calls herself a writer???? Shes horrible!
I came to your blog and read what you had to say, you are by far the best writer on these sites. I am proud of you, even though I don't think you should have gotten Gretchen drunk...I am sure you will never do it again. good Luck to you and your family. If slade comes on the show I will have to saygood bye....he's Gross!
- 04/21/2009 - 6:02pm
- amber
omg! i love this ...ROFLMAO
- 04/19/2009 - 10:05am
- Viewer
I love your comments on the nyc cast and jill is royalty but so are.
- 04/14/2009 - 12:47pm
- antigone
You're right. Jill IS Bravo Royalty. But I'm beginning to think she is more of a diva than we are admitting. Chill, Jill!
- 04/14/2009 - 8:28am
- Nicole from PA
HAHA! I love it! Tamra, I LOVED you from the beginning. I was a little disappointed this past season of the OC though! You're a beautiful woman. Take the high road. I love you! Your blog about the NYC cast is HILARIOUS. I couldn't have said anything better myself if I tried!!!
- 04/14/2009 - 12:38am
- Viewer
You are so funny and on the mark with this one. I could not believe that Bethenny did not get up and leave after she made the comment we will never be friends. I would have said OK ..see ya.
- 04/13/2009 - 7:04pm
- Rebecca
Tamara,
I like you and once again, you have called it like it it is.
- 04/13/2009 - 5:13pm
- Victoria
Tamara,
Your amazing, and seem like a great mother!This season you were great and still are. I'm curious Are you ever jelous of your friends sucsess and you dont have a stable career.
- 04/10/2009 - 11:59pm
- Cleo
She is straight forward and says what she thinks. I admire that in a woman. Looking forward to another season with her in it. The producers and editors have her pegged right on target. Good for her.
- 04/10/2009 - 9:43am
- Viewer
Tamra.. give us the scoop on the next OC cast... come on.. Please tell us that Greedy/Fake Gretchen is gone?? You, NeNe, Bethenny, and Jill, should do your own show!!! "The Kick Butt" Housewives..
- 04/09/2009 - 6:35pm
- Greatlegs
Not a big fan of any of you self-possessed women, but I must say that was a pretty funny blog. You have captured Kelly's conversation with Max to a T! All you need to add is the perpetual open-mouthed, teeth-flashing, scary smile-while-speaking move. Very entertaining! And I'm just so glad to read something other than another one of Bethenny's self-indulgent crapfests that pass for Blogs. So sick of her unfunny, incessant one-liners I could scream.
- 04/09/2009 - 2:33pm
- lilian
miss u girl!!!!
- 04/09/2009 - 1:38pm
- Joe
Tamra,
One you're HOT!! However, I'm quite dissapointed by your behavior this past season. Time to grow up.
- 04/09/2009 - 12:39pm
- Mama to 2
haha you are sooo funny!! I cannot STAND that Kelly biotch!!!
;-) Can't wait to watch the OC Housewife's again ... by far the BEST!
- 04/09/2009 - 10:36am
- edhrabbit
Hey Tamra, wanna hang out sometime? I mean, you would have to come to Texas, but man would I love for me and my husband to go out on the town with you and your husband dancing the night away.
Come visit me in Funkytown! (Fort Worth)
- 04/09/2009 - 10:33am
- Bill
Tamra,
GREAT COMMENT ABOUT KELLY CHECKING HER BRAIN AT THE DOOR. That was hilarious. You are very witty. I was not sure how to feel about you on the OC show at times, but great to appreciate your honesty. I really enjoy your wit and you seem to have a fun marriage compared to the others. Keep up the great comments and good luck on Season Five of OC!!
- 04/09/2009 - 10:15am
- Lisa Lou
Tamra, your post made me almost spit my water on my computer...twice. You're blog was hilarious. Seriously, the best blog of the Real Housewives of NYC and you aren't even on this show. Loved it. I was like...and you were all like... hey good one. HA
- 04/08/2009 - 8:08pm
- Kelli
Tamra,
I think you are a nice lady who loves her family and that is great. However next season can you please not be so 2 faced. I think the way you treated Gretchen was wrong. For someone who was judged so harshly I would have expected more from you. Somethings are better left unsaid sometimes.
- 04/08/2009 - 7:43pm
- Viewer
fake..fake.. fake... I could go on and on and on...on how much of a fake pathetic individual you are.. check urself, sweetie...
- 04/08/2009 - 7:33pm
- Angee
NYC Housewives has nothing on OC Housewives, in fact it's quiet boring. But NJ Housewives, oh my girls, thats gonna be the bomb!!!! Talk about crazy! I love crazy...
- 04/08/2009 - 6:42pm
- Viewer
While I agree with Tamara's assesment of Kelly. Seriously, you are about as genuine as CZ.
- 04/08/2009 - 2:02pm
- Viewer
Have never watched your show. Too blonde, too shiney, too many teeth too phoney and bad clothes. After reading your blog I find myself taking a second look at the assumptions I made. You are FUNNY and insightful and smart! I won't judge a housewife by her hair color ever again.
- 04/08/2009 - 1:41pm
- Marsha
Tamra,
I love you. So funny! You say what many people think. Can't wait to see you and the rest of the OC ladies next season.
- 04/08/2009 - 1:38pm
- Cyndie B.
You are soooo funny!!! Love the blog! ; )
- 04/08/2009 - 12:39pm
- Robin
I love your humor, much like mine!!!! :) can't wait to see u in action next season!
- 04/08/2009 - 12:23pm
- yesTAMRA
You rule! Hilarious but so true!
- 04/08/2009 - 10:27am
- RHW junkie
Tamra,
You are the BEST!! SO Funny!!! Keep it interesting mama!!
- 04/08/2009 - 7:14am
- Viewer
Tamra,
Please comment on last nights show...You are hysterical.
- 04/08/2009 - 2:41am
- Viewer
Oh Tamra!!! You are hilarious!! I am a student at the University of Georgia, and as a die hard Real Housewives of OC fan.. you give the Housewives of New York a much better outlook! I love it!! You and Vicki are my favorite and I cannot wait to see of what you thought about Simon playing tennis!! Poor Jill!!!!
- 04/08/2009 - 12:23am
- Viewer
Tamra,
I couldn't agree more and I usually do not agree with you.
- 04/07/2009 - 10:55pm
- Viewer
Hey Tamara
You were really my favorite housewife untill this last season you really let me down by the way you treated Gretchen I thought you were a class act and you let me down with the caddyness with here especially when you brought your son into it obviously we did not see everything but I really lost alot of respect for you and viki both you new what it was like to be the new girl viki is just a rude classless woman I see why her kids want far far away any way I think your great just cut Gretchan a little slack...
- 04/07/2009 - 9:50pm
- Viewer
Your blog is great!!!! Your thoughts about Kelly are exactly the same as mine! Hearing your funny/witty comments makes me miss the OC housewives very much!
- 04/07/2009 - 9:21pm
- Viewer
I Love, love, love you, at least you are in realty. For god sakes where did they find this Kelly chick. You are right on with all your comments, I couldn't agree with you more!! By the way you looked terrific in the awards photos!
- 04/07/2009 - 8:56pm
- just me
i dont know what the hell these people are reading... I think you should leave while you're ahead sweetie.. But not you! You just keep comin back for more.. by the way Gretchens got you beat in everyway.. later sweetie :)
- 04/07/2009 - 8:55pm
- becki
my thoughts exactly on the entire episode.. hahahahahah your great
- 04/07/2009 - 8:31pm
- kms494
Tamra you are too funny I enjoy your blog so very much!!
- 04/07/2009 - 8:26pm
- Haylee
Tamara,
I totally agree with you! I mean who is Kelly anyway?? I def. have never seen her before so she can't be too famous. She needs a serious reality check because she was def. the one who looked like the child and I am embarrassed for her! Loved your comment, you are my favorite housewife!!
- 04/07/2009 - 7:26pm
- Theresa in the IE
God, Tamra... I friggin love you!!!! You sooo hit the nail on the head with these fem's!! I would love to go have a few shots of tequila with you and sit back and talk shit! I think it would be a blast!!
- 04/07/2009 - 7:24pm
- Viewer
okMiss Tamra
You have redeemed yourself from last season-
I'll be honest-you came across in a negative light-BUT
your comments are wonderful and dead on! How insightful-thanks for being a sensible voice!!!!!
- 04/07/2009 - 6:49pm
- Viewer
Tamraaaa!!!
You know it all! God you are so funny, it`s like you`re here watching in my living room and making all those funny comments. I have to say, you grew so much in the picture, and after the last season i saw a totally diferent side of you. I have a lot of respect for you, as a mom with your struggles with your son; with your husband that IS the real deal; and especially wiht your dad. Beign a child of parents that got divorced when I was 21 years old, like you said, it hurts as much as when you`re little. That day, but the lake, when you spoke to your dad, I cried with you. I know exactly what kind of pain is that and could totally relate to you.
Hope all is well and that you keep on rocking Orange County!
God Bless!
- 04/07/2009 - 5:28pm
- jj
Tamra.....you are the best!!!!
- 04/07/2009 - 4:51pm
- Viewer
Tamara, keep em coming! You hit the nail right on the head! I'm not real crazy about the ny housewives, too much snobbery for me. Ramona is an ignorant nitwit! The duchess thinks she is so classy,NOT. I like Alex and Simon,Bethenny and Jill. That Kelly is a loser.
- 04/07/2009 - 4:05pm
- Michelle
T = u funny. That is all.
- 04/07/2009 - 1:51pm
- ROE
Hi Tamra:
you are a riot!! Keep up the good work on the blogs. cannot wait to see your next season of the housewives..
- 04/07/2009 - 12:25pm
- Viewer
Tamara,
You have totally redeemed yourself. I had no idea you were so comical. On the next season of O.C. don't get caught up in the BS. Show more of your sense of humor, it's awesome!
- 04/07/2009 - 9:44am
- Tamra
Tamra,
I loved the OC show this past Season, you definitely bring an edge to the show that made it more interesting and exciting. You are 100 percent right about Kelly. I love the NYC show and Jill along with Bethenny are great. Kelly was CRAZY, I could not believe the way she was talking to Bethenny and bragging on herself. She is a nobody, I had never heard of her until this season. She really showed the World that she is a self-absorbed idiot that does not even deserve the attention she gets because of her looks.
Good luck with the next OC Season....
- 04/07/2009 - 2:39am
- Toni
You are hilarious and right on with your blogs. You my dear, are the ultimate Bravo Diva!
- 04/06/2009 - 11:05pm
- lizchris
Tamra we're going to have change your title to "the smartest housewife of the OC." Right ON!
- 04/06/2009 - 8:56pm
- Angela
OMG. You are seriously hillarious. I think you could possibly be my favorite after reading this.
- 04/06/2009 - 4:28pm
- Baroness Von Hartmanstine :)
Tamra you are a joy & compliment the show! Truly painful watching immature K try & dismiss B. Kelly can give advice, but not follow it? Honestly Kelly, reach out & apologize to Bethany right away. You were the narcisist at the charity mtg, even Countess Oleska was appalled. Ignore any nasty posts others have left, they are - to quote Kim and Sheree - haters. Scram, haters! This is fun, go watch to PBS! :)
- 04/06/2009 - 4:26pm
- Julie T
RAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAAA I LOVE LOVE LOVE reading your blogs Tamra!! U hit the nail on the head! Thanks for the laugh!
- 04/06/2009 - 2:04pm
- Viewer
Right on Tamara!! You have 'em all pegged!
- 04/06/2009 - 12:01pm
- max
Perfect! So funny!
- 04/05/2009 - 10:48pm
- Diedre
You get funnier every week, lol
- 04/05/2009 - 9:45pm
- Viewer
I always read these blogs, but never comment on them. Tonight I just feel compelled to say, Tamra- you are fabulous! Anyone would count themselves lucky to have you as a friend. You call it as you see it and you are hilarious. God bless you!
- 04/05/2009 - 6:21pm
- Viewer
Hi Tamra,
I used to think you and Vicki were mean and didn't understand all of your accusations at the reunion. I recently met a friend of Jay's and got the whole story. For the most part you were right on. Gretchen was spending days in the hospital with Jeff and nights with Jay. You could tell something was up when she kept changing her answer he went from a stalker to an aquaintance to a family friend on vacation with her. Sorry I doubted you.
- 04/05/2009 - 4:32pm
- Amber
Tamara,
I heart you!!! You are right on about everything.
- 04/05/2009 - 2:52pm
- Jenine/Viewer
Way to go Tamra your the best I find it exciting that even you guys watch the other housewives cause you no you's are the original gangstas lol!!!! but I'm so glad you think Kelly is crazy to cause you and me have alot in common only I live in Philly but you remind me of me sometimes and when i read your blog about Kelly being so crazy I thought does anyones else think this girl is crazy but I think B took it well she acted totally appropriate for the comments cause B reactions where making Kelly even look crazier LOVE IT!!!! cant stop watching now I have Simon and Alex as FB friends is that hysterical you go girl can't wait to see ya next season signing out from your fans in Philly!!!
- 04/04/2009 - 9:58pm
- Viewer
Okay lady! Wow! I now love me some Tamra! You are literally the funniest with what you have written on your blog. I put you and B at the top of my list! Salt and Pepper in the humor department. I think you guys should do a show together or something. Great blog!
- 04/04/2009 - 9:25pm
- Beth
Tamra: I really miss all you "OC Housewives" so much & hope you and your families are well! You are RIGHT ON about Kelly. What's the deal with this woman?? NO CLASS!
Bethenny really showed she is one classy, adult woman! Whew---Kelly seems like SHE'S the jealous one!
Good to read your blog about these gals!
- 04/04/2009 - 8:02pm
- Viewer
I hurt my stomach laughing at your blog. Right on with all the comments. You and B should cohost a talk show. You are both hilarious. Of course Jill and Vicki would have to be the side kicks.
- 04/04/2009 - 5:10pm
- Viewer
Tamraaaaaaa,
Love you girl. You hit the nail right on the head with your analysis of the NYC Housewives.
OC is still the best!
- 04/04/2009 - 4:04pm
- Nancy W
Dear Tamra,
You are so right!!!! I could not believe Kelly's crazy, bizare attitude! I think Bethanny was thinking that crazy broad might whip out a handgun!!!
I can't believe I am saying this, but Simon & Alex just might be the voices of reason!!!
You are so funny & you just said what I thought!
- 04/04/2009 - 3:59pm
- Leslie
OMG!! You just cracked me up!! Please keep it up!!
- 04/04/2009 - 9:10am
- Alex B
Your posts kill me. KILL me. They totally reveal a side of you that is flat-out hilarious. If you and Bethenny ever do appear on TV together, that would have me in stitches. (You should hire HER for another dinner. And this time, get Jeana drunk.) Keep posting!
- 04/03/2009 - 5:52pm
- Angela
i heart you and your blog. keep 'em comming!!!!
- 04/03/2009 - 4:24pm
- Viewer
Tamara - That is a great synopsis! Very funny and I agree with you all the way!
- 04/03/2009 - 2:50pm
- Jessica
Tamra,
Thanks for your honest take on the situation. My instant impression was that Mario was a bit drunk, and waaaay out of line with Jill. If I were her husband I wouldn't have let him get another word in after that first tirade, but I guess Mario is a pacifist. I'm glad you exposed Gretchen for the fake biotch that she obviously is. She crumpled in that reunion show and you could tell by watching her eyes and body language that she was lying. Keep staying true to yourself and telling it like it is!
- 04/03/2009 - 1:41pm
- Viewer
Could not have said it better myself!!!
- 04/03/2009 - 1:16pm
- C
Tamra: You are hilarious! Thanks for blogging!
- 04/03/2009 - 12:54pm
- Viewer
Ha!
I watch New York so I can read your blog! All your comments are exactly what i'm screaming at the tv while watching! Thanks for keeping it real!
- 04/03/2009 - 12:04pm
- Tamara
Tamra,
You're my abs fav! I find that you and I think a lot alike. My husband always says that you and I act the same when he's watching your show. I agree with everything you said above. Kelly did go psycho. she was a little shy on her first episode, but then all of a sudden, the crazy woman jumped out of her skin. can't wait for the next season of O.C. hope all is well.
- 04/03/2009 - 11:21am
- Miss M.
Tamra I love your blog. I read Bethanny's faithfully but stumbled upon yours and ...love it! You are too funny... and weird how you write everything I am thinking during the show! You and Bethanny are definetly my favorites and I would love to see a show with both of you! Any chance for a bi-coastal Real housewives?! We could eliminate Krazy Kelly and Wackdoo Silex and replace them with Tamra and Jeanna. I would even watch the commercials on that one!
- 04/03/2009 - 11:07am
- Viewer
GREAT commentary! Spot on! LOVE IT! keep it up Tamra! :-)
- 04/03/2009 - 10:59am
- Viewer
Please don't stop blogging, yours is the best! You're my favorite. Love you!
- 04/03/2009 - 10:58am
- Viewer
Tamra - You are hilarious!!! I really look forward to your blog every week. You make me laugh out loud with your comments. Thanks!
- 04/03/2009 - 10:27am
- Katie
This is quite possibly one of the best things I've ever read. Thank you for making me laugh out loud.
- 04/03/2009 - 10:04am
- Viewer
Loves it. You are terrific. Can you believe that Gretchen is with Slade. What can I say, you told us so! Go Tam Go!
- 04/03/2009 - 9:46am
- Viewer
Tamra~ you are hilarious...freak on the streets!!! hahaha
I think you would be the funnest housewife to get drunk with! Everything you said was just what I was thinking!!Well said!!
- 04/03/2009 - 9:30am
- KellifromKeller
lol, Tamra I love you. You just absolutely crack me up!
- 04/03/2009 - 8:33am
- The VP
Too funny this week!! I was laughing out loud at my desk.
- 04/03/2009 - 6:19am
- Michelle
You go girl! I love your blogs on the NY housewives. I agree with you on everything. I even agreed with you on the OC about Gretchen.
- 04/03/2009 - 3:10am
- Viewer
LOL This is the funniest post ever and the best part was that everything you wrote is true.
- 04/03/2009 - 1:15am
- Viewer
Tamra, GREAT BLOG!!! I read your blog on last week's episode, and could not wait for this week's recap. You did not disappoint! Your wit and zingy one-liners are SO funny! I agree with another viewer; you definitely have a hilarious book in you!! Keep up the wonderful work. Do you think Gretchen and Kelley are sisters separated at birth, given up for adoption by certifiably insane parents?
- 04/03/2009 - 1:03am
- Liane
Tamra ~ very entertaining blog! I couldn't have written it any better. Kelly does have the signs of being bipolar. Her thoughts and actions were here, there, and everywhere!
- 04/03/2009 - 12:14am
- Viewer
Where is Gretchens blog? She is the real HOTTEST HOUSEWIFE!
- 04/02/2009 - 10:43pm
- Viewer
"Marry-O"...lol
- 04/02/2009 - 10:21pm
- Viewer
Yaay! The Tamra that we all know and love is back! Your blogs are hilarious and you definitely hit the nail on the head every week. They couldn't have picked a better person to blog about the NYC ladies. Can't wait to see you next season!!
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