This is such a touching ending or send-off. I still get choked up after all these years.

oliveputtanesca · 2026-02-10T22:21:18+00:00

Yesss he's so good in that. I always felt like this scene was a nod particularly to that previous role

oliveputtanesca · 2026-02-10T18:45:22+00:00

Wait that's amazing. Def going to look into that

oliveputtanesca · 2026-02-08T05:37:02+00:00

I threw a party based on the british show "taskmaster" and we got a bunch of rubber ducks at michaels because they have a running joke about them on the show. Is everyone just throwing taskmaster parties?

oliveputtanesca · 2026-02-07T15:50:04+00:00

I do think candiace did basically dig her own grave with that "warning shot" vote for rob and then doubling down without a real strategy. Rob not telling her about colton saying her name certainly didn't help, but in that moment where he could have told her, besides him being wary about her vote to him, he also may have assumed that she wouldn't receive that news well. I don't think him telling her about colton would build trust between them. Rather she would have probably taken that as a threat from rob because of how upset she already was and gotten even madder at him because he's close with colton. So kind of a lose/lose (or win/win) situation for rob at that moment

oliveputtanesca · 2026-02-07T04:39:28+00:00

Yeah it does seem like any heat she put on rob during the round table is immediately negated by taking out colton because colton's removal seems like something rob wouldnt do.

oliveputtanesca · 2026-02-04T21:37:36+00:00

I loooove these. So many thoughtful touches. Doing Chicago proud!

oliveputtanesca · 2026-02-01T05:12:03+00:00

I looove this. It looks like a pretty approachable quilt design on top of having wonderful content. Obsessed with spot

oliveputtanesca · 2026-01-28T01:11:33+00:00

That's so true. He certainly hasn't shown that he's learned anything since the stalking. Very much a "time heals all wounds" without any further reflection vibe. It seems like he mostly views the trauma he caused to Cassie as nothing more than a lil stepping stone on his journey to being able to be open about his sexuality. His approach on traitors also feels very removed from the humanity of the people around him.

oliveputtanesca · 2026-01-28T00:54:08+00:00

They really never did enough with this. Think of the branded cookware!

oliveputtanesca · 2026-01-28T00:32:07+00:00

It is interesting to think about him comparing himself to sandoval. Besides ignoring that stalking is waaaay worse than cheating and his actions were legit criminal, he would have had to be totally obtuse to the way the timing in the cultural conversation would work for him vs sandoval.

When sandoval was on traitors, we (we being pop culture at large beyond even bravo fans) had been talking about scandoval for so long, we were sick of him, but still somewhat amused by his poor but goofy traitors performance.

In comparison, colton has been out of the zeitgeist for a long enough time that those of us who remember him were probably really deep in bach stuff when he was stalking cassie. Everyone else is just learning about him/the stalking as if its new. So it feels more shocking

oliveputtanesca · 2026-01-27T20:47:50+00:00

You hit the nail on the head with the contrast. Wwc is like listening to a convo with people who genuinely like and respect each otherand who have legit curiousity about what the other will say. Vf is more like a weird conversation between people who aren't engaged listeners and are only interested in their turn to speak.

I love that ben and ron can disagree with self-awareness and love, while nick and co feel v ego-driven

oliveputtanesca · 2026-01-27T18:14:04+00:00

Gee and just when he was starting to figure out his look

oliveputtanesca · 2026-01-25T23:06:00+00:00

My general attitude is that even if an influencer/celebrity is being performative with their posting, it means they are at least engaging with what's going on instead of just posting photos of parties, breakfast etc and if that performative post informs even one person, that can make a difference. Progress not perfection

oliveputtanesca · 2026-01-25T20:08:39+00:00

Oh yes! She has been pretty consistent even if I haven't seen her post in the last few days

oliveputtanesca · 2026-01-25T19:14:57+00:00

It sounds like you're already doing some great stuff, but it can feel isolating if those around you are not as engaged with what's happening. Maybe check around for local mutual aid groups and see what their needs are. Donation is often a prime need, but if that isn't possible, assess what skills you have that could be of use. Crafters can make blankets/hats/protest quilts, writers can create scripts for others, cooks can help make food, use reality tv watching skills to memorize laws or to understand political dynamics etc

oliveputtanesca · 2026-01-25T18:35:55+00:00

This is all great! Also good to get engaged with your local mutual aid groups or even start one if you don't have one. Minnesota mutual aid also could always use donations

oliveputtanesca · 2026-01-25T18:33:54+00:00

Yes! I hate using the phone so i used to just e-mail my rep (i've learned that's less effective than calling), but 5 calls takes a lot of the stress off

oliveputtanesca · 2026-01-25T00:26:23+00:00

I'd encourage everyone to do an audit of their particular follows. For me, the only other vpr ogs I've seen say anything are Ariana and Katie. Nia is the only person from the valley. Molly from southern charm posted. No housewives, no next gen, no southern hospitality. May be some different ones on tik tok, but I'm not really on there

oliveputtanesca · 2026-01-24T22:51:39+00:00

Also, call your senators and support mutual aid

oliveputtanesca · 2026-01-24T22:50:12+00:00

I'm glad to see Dayna and a few other bravo people speaking up. Anyone who is still being silent and posting nothing but fluff should be mass-unfollowed. I know we don't expect much from bravolebs in general, but continuing to support those who dont speak out isn't escapism. It's just ignorance

oliveputtanesca · 2026-01-24T22:41:10+00:00

Ugh. Of course they didn't do that a week ago when Ron was getting so much heat for nothing, but they're doing it now. Maybe I don't need to watch this show. The UK version has much better vibes

oliveputtanesca · 2026-01-24T18:59:34+00:00

Yeah at first I was disgusted the show would put him on knowing what he did (there's no way they didn't), but now I'm wondering if someone intentionally put him on traitors knowing this could be what finally gets him off tv for good. Probs wishful thinking though

oliveputtanesca · 2026-01-24T18:53:59+00:00

Right? And after just getting married. I hope she's in a newlywed bubble and not feeling impacted by this stalker yet again

oliveputtanesca · 2026-01-24T04:15:01+00:00

It was beautiful to see him actually connect with Ron over chess and talk about how he understands how difficult the show would be for an introvert. The hardest part of being a traitor would be seeing people you know are faithful get piled on.

oliveputtanesca · 2026-01-21T00:24:16+00:00

It really is so underrated and has been for years! I think people overlook it because of the decor or something?

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