Real Housewives of Atlanta Sighting

Thanks to my favorite uncle who now lives in the ATL...we have brand NEW photos of some of our dearly missed Real Housewives of Atlanta from the BRAVO hit reality show that's been gone for way too long.

I don't know about anyone else, but I've been feenin' for some Nene/Kim/Sheree drama! So, when my uncle, Kevin, called me Tuesday evening (May 12th to be exact) to tell me that he was standing next to none other than Kim and Sharee...I was jones-ing for a hit. I was scratching at my arms, twitching from side to side as I heard Kim's voice in the background. It brought happiness to my ears when I found out that she was miked up and surrounded by cameras. Either the show is finally back in production, or it was the official launch party for SHE by Sheree (clothing line). Either way, it's only a matter of time before we will receive our weekly doses of the best version of the Real Housewives saga.

What's not to love about a show bathed in excess, a show that glamorizes careless spending? Diamonds, diamonds, diamonds, fabulous homes, expensive cars, designer clothes and shoes, fine dining, and numerous shopping trips... Not only was the show decadent and indulgent, but it was hilarious! The cattiness, the hatin', the snitching, and the constant competition that transpired between the ladies is exactly the type of drama that naturally occurs between girlfriends of all ages and apparently all social standings.

Despite the end of season whispers about who was or was not rich...I loved every minute of the voyeuristic style of television. Besides...how many of us actually have as much money as we look like we have? Shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit (Clay Davis on The Wire). Somebody better preach! These women are not alone, and we have to acknowledge the paradigm that promotes the cultural and social pressures of living beyond our means.

This country's foundation was built on the egotistical premise of aristocrats judging others by external factors...and NOT by strength of character. In the 21st century we are still judged by race, color, religion, and sexual orientation whether we like it or not.

So in relative terms, to be judged strictly by the clothes on our backs, the home we live in, and the car parked in our driveway seems a far cry from racism or homophobia. Historically, it's the American way to accumulate all of the trappings of so-called wealth...at all costs (Bernie Madoff)...even when its merely a facade!

And if you have more than one credit card in your possession, don't you dare aim your poisonous tongue at the Housewives for spending more than they have. I am not mad! Do your thang! We all deserve to live well and spend extravagantly! I, for one, grew up watching Sanford and Son, What's Happening, and Good Times, so I'm juiced about that fact that I get to watch black folks living nice.

In all seriousness, you have to take the Real Housewives of ATL for what it is. It is not meant to be any more than it is. It's entertainment, and I take guilty pleasures in indulging once a week (and the reruns). The fact that they put a little extra on it for the cameras makes it even better, and I can't wait to do it all over again.

SIDEBAR:
1. Don't know who the boobs...I mean the woman is between Sheree and Kim (I'm such a hater).
2. Kevin said the ladies were very cute, sweet and accomodating to everyone that approached them.
3. Lisa Wu Hartwell and her beefcake NFL hubby Ed were in attendance as well.
4. No Nene sighting! She's not exactly best friends with Shereee and Kim (since the song in the limo).
5. Kevin said that as Kim was retrieving her Bentley from the Valet, she opened her purse to reveal a stack of one dollar bills. She pulled them out, handed them to the gentleman and said, "Here's about 20 or 25 ones. And I'm NOT a stripper!" See there...not only is she a big tipper, but even she doesn't take herself too seriously.

UPDATES!!
The lead singer of the now defunct 90s R&B group Xcape, Kandi Burruss, will be replacing Deshawn Snow. Snow told Essence.com that "a producer called me and said that I was 'too human for a circus show' and that because the show did so well, they are about to pump up the drama and they didn't think that I would fit in.". Oooh we!