RHONY S5, E2: Don't Say It Mean

Send us Fan MailThe host of Obsessed by Everything Bravo recaps The Real Housewives of New York City (RHONY) Season 5 Episode 2, “Say What You Mean, Just Don’t Say It Mean,” while noting they’ve been sick and that the season improves later with an iconic trip. They criticize Ramona’s rudeness and refusal to apologize, and discuss Luann and Ramona trying to get new cast members to pick sides. Highlights include Aviva and Heather double-dating and discussing Heather’s child’s health issues, a central-park confrontation where Luann accuses Ramona of threats and blackmail, Carole and Aviva bonding while shopping and discussing Carole’s long-distance relationship with musician Russ Irwin, Sonja flirting with a contractor, Heather planning a memorial party for her father, Luann worrying about her son’s French grades, Ramona meeting Aviva and dismissing Luann’s “singing career,” and the cast attending the GLAAD Awards where Ramona doesn’t know what LGBT stands for.00:00 Welcome and Season Setup01:13 Why the Trip Saves RHONY02:51 Ramona Hosting Rudeness05:41 New Cast First Impressions06:42 Episode Two Begins06:59 Aviva and Heather Dinner15:03 Luann and Ramona Park Fight23:00 Why This Feud Lingers27:34 Carole and Aviva Vintage Shopping31:50 Sonja Flirts With Contractor32:52 Carole Long Distance Romance33:51 Heather Fathers Celebration Party35:17 Luann Parenting and French Class37:08 Ramona and Aviva Lunch Pact42:23 GLAAD Awards and Wrap Up44:25 Final Thoughts and GoodbyeSupport the show