There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t quote a Bravo celebrity. Just yesterday, I noted, “Today has drained me,” which came from Marlo Hampton’s immortal mouth. There is something about a Bravo personality and their words of wisdom that just land differently than a parent dolling out advice. For the last decade, viewers have been ingesting the wise words of their favorite stars. And implementing them into their daily lives. And I, for one, would be lost without my favorite quotes.
Bravoleb Dorinda Medley: “Eagles don’t fly with pigeons”
I quote the queen, aka Dorinda Medley, probably on a weekly basis. But her “Eagles don’t fly with pigeons” remarks have lived rent-free in my head. To be honest, she wasn’t wrong in her line of thinking. Why would someone who holds themself to such a high standard want to follow a lackey around? Dorinda was on one during the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. Kristen Taekman came in hot with her RHONY history. D wasn’t about to be handing out breadcrumbs to the one-hit wonder and wanted everyone to know she was at the top of the food chain.
Craig Conover: “What’s wrong with my sewing?”
There was something about Southern Charm’s Naomie Olindo and Craig Conover fighting in 60s costume attire that made this fight so much sweeter. Craig had turned into his own version of Martha Stewart as he found a passion for gardening and sewing. But Naomie was exhausted from her boyfriend lying about law school and doing nothing while she was such a go-getter. In the heat of the battle, Naomie condescendingly said, “You sit home, and you sew…,” in hopes of snapping Craig out of his obsessions with homemaking. Instead, he just looked back at her with his puppy dog eyes and asked, “What’s wrong with my sewing?” Nothing is wrong with your sewing, Craig, as is proven by his successful brick-and-mortar store.
James Kennedy: “Worm with a mustache”
It’s safe to say Scandoval rocked our little Bravosphere. When news broke that Tom Sandoval and Rachel Leviss had been having a months-long affair behind Ariana Madix’s back, all hell broke loose. Tom and Rachel were on an island of their own while literally, the entire world rallied around Ariana. The reunion became heated as the blonde eviscerated her former friend without a care in the world. When Tom tried to defend himself, DJ James Kennedy became extremely irate. He first called his former best friend a “poo poo head.” And then doubled down by calling the amateur singer a “worm with a mustache.” You just can’t unhear a classic like that.
Bravo legend Tamra Judge: “That’s my opinion!”
Who hasn’t found themselves embroiled in a fight where the other person acts like an ostrich and holds their head in the sand? Unable to listen to reason, the other person naturally becomes frustrated and lashes out. This is exactly what happened between Tamra Judge and Vicki Gunvalson. As Real Housewives of Orange County fans know, Vicki had been bamboozled by Brooks Ayers’ lies, and Tammy Sue had seen them right through. Tamra was just trying to share her concerns that she didn’t think Brooks wasn’t good for Vicki during the reunion, but Vicki wasn’t having it. What was gifted to fans was the well-known “That’s my opinion!” quote that I use during every major fight – I have.
Bravo alum Bethenny Frankel: “Go to sleep! Go to sleep! You’re crazy!”
Bethenny Frankel’s patience left the island after a rough dinner with Kelly Bensimon. The model had been acting weird all night, and the business mogul had just had enough. Bethenny felt she had been vindicated after the “lunatic came out,” but towards the end of the night, fans really felt like Kelly needed to be put to bed. Kelly had grown tired of being attacked in the press and just seemed to lose her grip on reality for a few hours.
Kelly started to tell Bethenny how she didn’t like her and felt like she was “going to kill her,” all while sucking down gummy bears. Bethenny finally blew her top and yelled, “Go to sleep! Go to sleep! You’re crazy.” When I react to this quote, I usually yell at my brain, which won’t shut down at bedtime. However you use the quote, it was one for the ages.
