Caroline Manzo Hosts Launch Party for Her Book, “Let Me Tell You Something”, Which Hits Shelves on March 26 (Updated 3/22/2013)
March 19, 2013 213 Comments
Caroline Manzo’s book, “Let Me Tell You Something,” hits shelves on March 26, 2013. Caroline, along with her family, hosted a launch party for her book at Ristorante Asellina in New York City on March 21st from 6:30-8:30 PM. Tickets for the event were $45: the main dining room seats 200 and the event room seats 60 at Asellina, so it is not surprising that the event was sold out. The event featured:
- Reading and Q&A with Manzo
- Signed copy of “Let Me Tell You Something”
- Villa Sparina’s Barbera del Monferrato passed wine
- Light passed hors d’oeuvres
[For more photos, click here]
Caroline started her free weekly podcast, “Let Me tell You,” on Wednesday, February 27th, to promote the book.
Caroline Manzo @CarolineManzo
1month from 2day my book “let me tell you something” is released excited/terrified at same time!
Feb 26
Caroline Manzo @CarolineManzo
Excited! My new Podcast “Let me tell you” is up now on itunes or http://fakemustache.com Subscribe now ITS FREE xoxo New every Wednesday!
Feb 27
Caroline Manzo @CarolineManzo
Thanks 4 the podcast love! sign up on iTunes or http://fakemustache.com Caroline Manzo “Let me tell you” It’s FREE! hope @jaymohr37 is proud!
Feb 28
Albie Manzo @AlbieManzo
So excited! RT @CarolineManzo Let the countdown begin.. 3/26/13 – so nervous! pic.twitter.com/1qpg3umoiy
March 1
Lauren Manzo @Laurenmanzo
What do u wanna hear my fam and I discuss? We are recording podcast now
1:42 PM – 14 Mar 13
I answer questions from fans about my life and my new book, LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING. – Caroline Manzo, March 12, 2013, Twitter
#1 – Overcoming Obstacles (video above)
#2 – Why is Teresa Crazy?
#3 – Bonding
#4 – In Ten Years
#5 – How Do You Find Happiness
#6 – How do you deal with kids fighting?
#7 – In the Morning
#8 – Who should be the primary breadwinner?
#9 – Religious Views
MStarz News describes the podcast:
This weekly free podcast is a family round table show under Jay Mohr’s “Fake Mustache Network” that premiered on Wednesday, February 27th. Momma Manzo brings her “blend of business advice, beauty tips, and hilarious family oriented conversations,” according to PR Web. The “Let Me Tell You” podcast is a count down to the release of her new book with the same title Let Me Tell You Something that is said to debut on March 30th. In this Q&A forum, the “straight-shooter” Caroline Manzo will reach women around the world who need “no frills” advice, beauty tips, and tips on how to keep their family “thick as thick as thieves!”
PR Web describes the NJ housewife:
Caroline Manzo is the epitome of a strong New Jersey woman. Always putting family first, she is a devoted wife and mother of three children, Albie, 25; Lauren, 23; and Christopher, 22. Caroline has been married for more than 27 years to her husband Albert who runs The Brownstone, a very successful catering facility in Paterson, NJ. Caroline is affiliated with several charities including SCTNOW, a foundation dedicated to stopping the horrific crime of child trafficking within our own borders, CROC, a foundation dedicated to helping cancer survivors, Best Friends Animal Society, Rescue Ink, and Wounded Warriors Project. Often described as a feisty spitfire, Caroline manages to have it all ?- family, friends and a career. In her opinion, that is what makes her a “Real Housewife” of New Jersey.
GiltCity describes her book:
Since you’ve always longed to get thick as thieves with a Manzo, here’s your moment to meet the matriarch to beat all matriarchs. Caroline Manzo, the straight-talking breakout star of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey”—where she’s become famous for reacting with commanding calm to the chaos around her—offers up some of her unique brand of sage advice in her new book. In this can’t-miss collection of tips for healthy and happy living, Manzo opens up about her secrets to a thriving marriage and successful motherhood, as well as shares her thoughts on beauty, body image and even cosmetic surgery. Letting her guard down, Manzo shows she’s more than just that tough broad you see on the show, but a sensitive, loving, hysterical, and ultimately loving person who believes in the value of living life with integrity and sincerity.
“. . .where she has become famous for reacting with commanding calm to the chaos around her. . ” and “how she has raised happy and healthy children” and “believes in the value of living life with integrity and sincerity.” – REALLY!? I find this so hysterical!!!!
Whatever PR people wrote this drivel obviously haven’t met the REAL Caroline Manzo or watched any of the shows/reunions.
wow, you took the words right out of my mouth!
Looked it up and the event room seats 60, main dining room seats 200. I am thinking this will be in the private room, no great feat to sell 60 tickets in NYC. Most were probably bought by family and Bravo.
Thanks for this dookie56… I’ll add it to the article.
darn,i wanted to read about teresa being voted number 1 housewife
Lucille, you can read that at this updated article:
Teresa Guidice Wins Ryan Seacrest’s Poll for ‘Favorite Housewife’; Lisa Vanderpump Revealed as Contestant on DWTS (Updated 3/5/2013)
http://famewhorgas.wordpress.com/2013/02/26/lisa-vanderpump-revealed-as-contestant-on-dwts-teresa-guidice-wins-semi-final-round-of-favorite-housewife-poll/
i know lol i voted for teresa, i was making a joke against caroline.just wondering, nobody listened to caroline on radio,till teresa;s name was mentioned. so do you think some will yell where’s teresa at the book signing?
LUCILLE THAT WOULD BE SO FUNNY…I WOULD PAY TO SEE THAT !!
What a fool!!! This book and it’s sale is going to be hilarious!
I had rather eat dirt (I hear that’s like drinking that BLK crap) than read this book.
No matter how long this hag lets her hair grow, she will never be as good looking as Dina (& i don’t even find Dina that attractive). She needs to cut her hair back off, at least to a bob. And those eyebrows!! Ay caramba!!! Does Lapband want her mom to look like shit or what? How about Wacko Jaco?? She’s a beautician. >:(
There are, from what I can find, actually 5 videos where Caroline is asked questions by the fans – the first one Fame has included in this article and the 2nd, I included in a previous article:
#1 – Overcoming Obstacles
#2 – Why is Teresa Crazy?
#3 – Bonding
#4 – In Ten Years
#5 – How Do You Find Happiness
I didn’t want to post the links because I don’t know how Fame would feel about all that room being taken up in the comments section but if you go to Youtube and put in the Search box – Caroline Manzo Let Me Tell You Something – all the videos show up.
I have watched all of them – and let me tell you something – there is NOTHING she says that I don’t already know having lived my own life by my own standards – I have learned nothing new. And I still can’t stand the woman – so transparent! Ugh!
Hey Jeannie, I’m fine with you posting the links… I added to the article what you posted, along with the links. Thanks for this!
Why did she write a whole chapter on Teresa being cray cray. Was that a joke or for real??
I remember an interview with Caroline when the news came out her book was being published and she said there wouldn’t be any negativity or references to Teresa in her book. The above video clip was Caroline answering a fan’s question that had been submitted.
From all the many questions that were submitted, isn’t it interesting she chose to answer that question about why Teresa is crazy???? After all, Caroline cannot be relevant without bringing Teresa into the conversation – actually, none of the rest of the castmembers are not relevant without Teresa and they know it. So of course Caroline chose to answer that particular question.
I have absolutely zero interest in her book or what she has to say. Just more HW dreck.
Me either. This book will go no where. And if it does, I will have completely lost faith in the American public. Caroline has no business giving advice about anything to anyone. Anybody that buys this book is a moron. And that goes triple for Melissa’s. can we all just stop with the housewife books. Nobody wants to take advice from nitwits. Who can’t get their own shit together. Are people really that stupid?
I liked Teresa’s cookbooks. I love to cook and she had some good recipes.
Teresa’s books are the exception, of course.
I’m changing my previous comment about liking her hair at this length and now agree with Bullie, lol!
I thought it looked good (relatively speaking) at the airport, but in this pic, really limp, lank and makes her face looonnnnngerrrrr. But even with that said, I like that Caroline hasn’t gotten on the injection/too much work bandwagon of so many her (our) age. She just needs a way better make-up/hair and in general stylist.
As for the vids etc…I just. can’t. Hypocrite.
And I do have hope that Andy/BRAVO knows how we feel. I do believe Caroline et al were going to be phased out/fired for Season 5. Despite the favorable editing, think how vile they allowed their faves (Caro-Jax-Kathy) to come across, even to the “general” fan. Those scenes in the basement with Gia and on the back deck with the lurking Chris were eye openers for all.
With the utter failure of ALL their products, and now a forced reconciliation to save Season 5, I would think Tre would be able to negotiate either LOTS more $$ to pay off the remaining debt – or to have BRAVO take care of it directly, don’t you all?
Personally, these women have said things in a way that would make it impossible for me to EVER call them a friend again or even want to have anything to do with them. I think by now Teresa knows that, at least I hope she does. It really is hard to clear up confusion, once heard no over forgets it and it is always a lie or something taken out of context. I cannot stand women with low self-esteem, low self-worth and insecurities like Jakazz..
I know I could never forgive them for the things they have said and done to Teresa,
FORGET? NEVER
Locally, I expect her to do well, nationally, I wonder? As a wife and mother, I see her as the that red headed witch with the fat mean and nasty adults she treats like babies. Her children disgust me and so does she!!
I’ve never been a big fan of the word matriarch, idk if it’s because my mother hated the word, she said that although she was a mom, everyone in the family is equal and matriarch meant that someone was a dominant member. Then again that was just my family.
That being said, I laugh at the no nonsense advice!!! I almost peed my pants! What is she going to teach moms? That it is ok to let your kids disrespect their elders? as her kids do. That it’s ok for your grown children to be financial leeches of you and your husband? That it is ok to throw “sheriff balls” (hehe I meant dinners) in order to get the law on your favour? That one must laugh at your niece for assaulting a woman on tv? (I’m sorry but while I do believe that Danielle was being a little dramatic, it is constituted as assault and ANY type of violence is not a laughing matter) I never understood what was so no nonsense about Caroline? She never says to the other women what she actually talks about in her TH. Her only no nonsense moment in the whole show was when Danielle brought the book, which truly was a liar moment in order to cover Dina (whom I LOVE LOVE LOVE btw) What is so no nonsense about Carowhine? that she disciplined/bullied someone else’s 10 year old child? This woman has the b*00* of a burglar to even say that she is going to give advice…What can she honestly tell us that we can use? While I am not a mother yet, I can assure you that it is not normal, nor sociably acceptable to breastfeed your 20-some year old children, as Caroline probably does…I bet those pics are going to be of her grown “not so little Alby” and “stripezoid Chris” being breastfed while she calls “boohoo-poor-me Lauren” fat. I mean the women called her own daughter fat and no one said anything but when Tre said she didn’t agree with surgical procedures to lose weight everyone lost their mind! UGH!!! What else? Oh is she going to advice us that it’s ok to let your son drop out of school because he has a learning disability while there are thousands of kids with the same or worse disabilities and they are out there being successful?!
Someone PLEASE get these people OFF tv! I would NEVER take parenting advice from caroline, from any of these women for that matter. I no longer watch tv because I am saddened!! between all the negativity of the housewives, the teenage mothers being married 2 times and having 3 different “baby daddies,” all the sex and drugs, the worshiping of the mob lifestyle, the snookie and Jwow..this makes me sad! Watch tv for 1 hour and you will understand why the world is as it is now! Whatever happened to Full-House? Home Improvement? Step by Step and Boy Meets World? These kind of shows that taught us family was important and unconsciously taught us what we should/shouldn’t do when raising our children and taught our kids how they should/shouldnt behave!! Why is negativity and women taking down other women entertainment?!
I’m sorry for the rant I’m just mad about the way the world is now
Well, I quite enjoyed reading your rant …..
Thanks!!! Rants usually happen right after I work out and I’m longing for a big piece of cake lol
thanks! the rants usually happen right after I work out and I’m longing for a piece of cake!
You must have wanted a real big piece of cake. LOL
sorry the first comment I did from my phone and showed up anonymous!
No worries – I post from my iPhone or my iPad and it comes up Anonymous – I can’t figure it out!!
PS A big OLA! I’m not sure if I’ve read your handle before but I’m looking forward to reading more of your posts!
thanks!!
Rachel, I agree with everything you wrote! You forgot to mention how her husband defrauded the State of NJ using a fake address. She has no credibility I would never want my children or grandchildren taking advice from her!!! I know Danielle had issues but from season 1, I didn’t like Bully Carowhine. So far Danielle’s girls seem very well-rounded and on the road to success, maybe she should ask Danielle for advice.LOL!!! By the way Carowhine made me a Teresa fan. I don’t think her book is going to do well and yes I do believe her family bought the tickets for her meet and greet.
Hey Deb G – you and I have something in common! Caroline also turned me into a Teresa fan as well. Why in the world anyone would feel she is someone who has “sage” advice about anything is beyond me.
Caroline Manzo feels she is above others – she is a judgemental, manipulative, interferring, hypocritical know-it-all with a “my way or the highway” mentality and if someone does not fit into what SHE deems to be acceptable, well, then she sets out to humiliate them – I would love for someone to air her dirty laundry the way she took it upon herself with both Danielle and Teresa.
There is not enough damage control Caroline could do to ever make me think of her as a decent human being again.
Jeannie5233 you described her perfectly!! We do have a lot in common agree with everything you posted!! Thanks
thanks! ITA I will admit I like Caroline the first season, she seemed to like to have fun then the second season I was like uhh maybe not!
Rant away it was perfect!!!
thanks!
Rachel, she is NOT a “matriarch.” That word is usually reserved for an old woman who has great grandkids and a family legacy. This woman only has 3 kids who probably won’t procreate with spouses. Ever.
That is true – in the Irish culture, the “matriarch” of the family is the oldest living female – my mother right now is the matriarch of my family. Her twin sister who is 6 minutes younger, is also respected just as much for her age and honored place in the family. I would assume Nettie, Caroline’s mother, should be afforded that title – not Caroline.
Idt she is and never will! The cheerleader gf prolly left Alby cause he loved his mommy a little too much
HUNNY BADGER, AS THE OLDEST LIVING PERSON IN MY ENTIRE FAMILY, THAT MAKES ME MATRIARCH……….I WOULD RATHER NOT BE IT…..
Well lets keep our fingers crossed that they won’t procreate. I stopped liking her with the my children are children of privilege comment, I laughed out loud at that till I realized she really thinks that highly of herself, like she and Christy Brinkley are one in the same. Confidence is great arrogance is not, she works hard to take the biggest ego on bravo away from Reza. I’m just so grossed out by her ….yuck!
Great rant Rachel
“The Bible” on the History channel was the top show Sunday… that gives me hope!
Sunday March 17, 2013
Net | Show | Adult 18-49 Rating | Viewers (000)
8:00 PM
HIST BIBLE, THE (8-10 PM) 2.8 | 10.87
9:00 PM
AMC Walking Dead 5.5 | 10.84
10:00 PM
HIST VIKINGS 1.5 | 4.83
8:00 PM
CBS The Amazing Race 2.3/6 | 8.91
ABC Once Upon A Time 2.3/6 | 7.45
FOX The Simpsons 2.2/6 | 4.89
8:30 PM
FOX The Cleveland Show 1.9/5 | 4.05
9:00 PM
FOX Family Guy 2.4/6 | 4.92
ABC Revenge 1.8/5 | 6.57
NBC Celebrity Apprentice 1.8/5 | 5.45
CBS The Good Wife 1.5/4 | 9.08
9:30 PM
FOX Bob’s Burgers 1.7/4 | 3.62
10:00 PM
CBS The Mentalist 1.7/4 | 9.98
ABC Red Widow 1.0/3 | 4.36
http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/category/overnight-tv-ratings/
I love the Bible series! It’s amazing and not just because I am a Christian…I believe that if you’re not Christian you should still watch it because it has pretty awesome special effects, actors etc.
i still boycott abc since they took the soaps off last yr, only watch general hospital then turn it off till next day.i also refuse to buy any disney products,when they changed soapnet into disney channel. they forgot, we control the money in our house and want few hrs of peace to get away from our problems, andy, now you know why i won’t watch you, we love teresa,sick of you treating her so bad
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your rant!
thanks so much! It happens once in a while lol…My husband prefers that I type it on here rather than take it out on him lol
Rachel – a great take on what is going on with society today and the way women are being portrayed in the entertainment industry. It may appear women have made great strides but, in actuality, the stereotypes and stigmas still remain even in this day and age.
You have every right to be mad and I”m glad for your “rant”!
ITA Jeannie! I am appalled that the word b#$!h is sometimes not censored when pertaining to women. It is sad, what are we teaching the younger generation of children? Whatever happened to things like the episode in Full House where Michelle calls a boy a “weenie” without first saying that her dad does not allow her to say the word? When did a show like the Bad Girls Club become entertaining? What’s even sadder is that it’s women who watch these shows the most!!! I refuse to watch tv anymore unless it the Bible series, TBBT (because my husband loves it) or Animal Planet…. The only reason why I get so mad is because I have sisters (12 & 5 y/o) and what will they grow up to be with such things on tv…I’m worried that when I have children in the future it will only be worse!
We as women need to help build each other up not tear each other down!
Love your last sentence – it is so true. We as women go through so much and need one another to lean on when times get tough. I know I rely on my female friends and they rely on me.
ITA same with me!
I live in a family full of women, we seem to have girls !!!!!!! We hit the whole spectrum of a modern women, working moms, single moms, stay at home moms, all the way to your husband is king. I support them all, we all do. I have 3 sisters and a brother. I do not watch tv anymore, except pbs. My daughter wants to grow up to be a mom, it breaks my heart that i have to encourage her to find a career. The fact of the matter is she needs to be prepared. I teach her to cook, clean and to think, my god kids don’t think today. I teach her what you want and what you need. I pray that when she grows up she can be a stay at home mom, or whatever makes her happy. As women i feel we should support women who work or who stay home. I stay home and get a lot of flack for not being an independent women. I have less, but i have sooooo much more. I was lucky that i was able to choose to stop working. I support every women who goes to work, and the ones who stay home. I do miss having my own income (money gives you choices ) i miss talking to adults. I miss society, and feeling respected. However i choose to trade that for first words, and endless questions about everything and i mean everything. I love all my sisters around the world and i’m so proud of us. Yes we still have work to do but we have come along way. Andy or his tv shows will never make me feel negative towards women. Nice try but i know to many great women to believe your lies, and or ideals of women. We are mothers, sisters, wives and we are the heart of the world. in my opinion that is something to be proud of
OMG, l4p, this is beautiful. I am going to print this out and frame it and point it out to every female who comes within 50 feet of my house! Thank you for putting into words what I have always wanted to say!
omgosh love4peace!!!! that just gave me goosebumps!!! I totally relate! My family has a lot of women, my grams had 5 daughters and 1 son… 3 of my aunts have at least 1 daughter and my mom had 3 girls We have everything from the hard-working single moms, the stay at home moms or wives, the ones living with their bfs, the one with the bf as old as my gramps (lol) I mean we have EVERYTHING! I was a hard-worker, bust-my-bum, working after the office closed type!! I loved to work! When I got married about a year ago I became a stay at home wife, while my husband doesn’t mind if I work or not (we are very blessed) I almost feel (and I hate to say it) useless…..I want to help him financially, and have a little independence and not have to ask my husband for money EVERY SINGLE TIME…I feel horribly those days when the house is all clean, went to the gym, cooked, laundry is done etc. and I have nothing to do…makes me feel like I do nothing! My husband says that I do more than enough and offers to help me with some of the chores but I’d hate to make him do anything after working so hard or coming back from deployment…when he comes home tired, I feel horrible, although he says it’s worth it and not a big deal…I still want to help him..I have applied to many jobs but there’s none around here. I miss being independent, and having enough to help him out…I loved your words! They inspire and yesss WE are the heart of the world!!!
Beautiful!
Thank you
They get so mad at Teresa because she dares tell what she thinks, and I know a lot of people calls Teresa dumb but I think is bullsh@t, I think she as a lot of common sense, and she as shown that she really is great business women, they where so mad at her talking about they’re private stuff, while they talk about Teresa’s legal troubles ??… Sorry lady, I don’t think an Hypocrite is the best person to give advice !
No matter who does her hair, how much make-up she has on, or how professional the photographer, Caroline still looks like Chucky. I just can’t get over it.
I think the comments on Amazon.com speak volumes for the general population, she is just not all that. Actually my son was diagnosed with a learning disability and he is now a Pharmacist and in a Phd. program doing cancer research, while working in a hospital, married, buying his first home. My other son is a doctoral candidate also. I have been married 32 years to same man and I have a real career. I should be writing that book!
DOOKIE56 I WOULD BUY YOUR BOOK, YOU HAVE RAISED WONDERFUL CHILDREN
Yes, I have a wonderful family, but by no means am I different from a lot of other Moms out there who are way more worthy of writing an advice book than this Manzo chick. I liked her at first but she irritated me when she spoke of her kids, not to say she wasn’t a good mother, just not exceptional. Teresa was right at the reunion when she said Caroline’s kids never worked. I know exactly what she meant, they never got a job on their own.Sure they worked at the Brownstone until Mom bought them their own businesses. Caroline is an enabler.
The Manzo and Laurita Clan bought all the tickets. This book would have become a NY times best seller in season 1 or 2 but not now.
I suspected it was a small venue. I also agree, the book would have done much better after Season 1 or 2. If it would have been a cookbook, I might more than likely would have purchased one, just to compare her recipes to Teresa’s. A cookbook makes a great gift. Last year I bought 4 sets of Teresa’s books, one for me and as gifts for my daughter/daughter-in-laws. For just a little over $30 a set everyone continues to enjoy their gift.
If Kathy would have done a cookbook about desserts, I believe that would have done better than a cannoli kit.
Teresa was smart, she promoted the right products at the right time. I fear it is too late for the rest of them.
I don’t think that would have done well. Teresa had mentioned the fact that people are more health conscious and not likely to buy a desert only cookbook. Kathy took it all wrong but that is good advice. Now adays, people are trying to eat healthy, especially the ones who would spend money on a cookbook. Even thought I don’t like her, Kathy’s food at the goddess event and the christmas dinner did look good.
I can’t wait for the reviews to start piling into Amazon. I’m surprised there aren’t any yet – aren’t books usually pre-released to their top reviewers?
I BET CAROLINE’S FAMILY BUYS CASES OF THE BOOKS TO MAKE IT APPEAR
THE ARE SELLING WELL
Of course they will.
Well, the book is not that much more expensive than good fire wood.
Sorry Fame, couldn’t read the whole article, I stop at mid page, that’s how much she bores me…blah blah blah blah blah !! That’s all I hear when she talks ! >:)
fame,did you ever find out,where jersey housewives were heading from newark airport last week?
Hi Lucille – check out Fame’s previous article – they wound up going to Arizona for a spa retreat!
I am thinking of this book as a comedy. I like to laugh and night just buy it for shots and giggles. Plus I am dang curious and want to post an honest amazon review. Plus it is only 9 bucks on the kindle.
holy backtracking batman! i watched the “why is Teresa crazy” clip and am amazed at how much she’s taking back. She spent all of season 4 basically comparing Teresa to the devil and now she’s blaming it on editing, reality tv, etc.? I am amazed. It kind of sickens me that of course Teresa is going to be shoved into “reconciling” with these people now that they’ve realized none of their shit will sell when they act like total animals on TV.
Where is that clip? I’d like to watch that.
OMG WHO DID HER MAKEUP?? THOSE BLACK EYES ARE SCARY LOOKING…SORRY AS WE WOMAN AGE WE TEND TO USE USE LESS MAKEUP BECAUSE IT IS MORE FLATTERING….TONE IT DOWN CAROLINE, AND WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED TO HER EYE BROWS? YOU KNOW THOSE TATOO EYEBROWS THEY GET NOW WILL DO WONDERS FOR HER
hahaha! If this is an example of the “straight talking advice” Caroline has for sale, I’ll pass! Just more talking around the issue without really saying anything at all. If Caroline REALLY wants to sell her book, she would be honest and admit that SHE added to the public perception that Teresa is crazy by accusing her of being responsible for everything but global warming. Nice try Caro, but you’ve got some atoning to do before I’ll listen to anything you have to say about anything. Caroline damaged her “brand” for the past two seasons-maybe she should push back the release of her book until she repairs it.
I waited for the clip to end and I clicked on a full episode from I think Season 2? It has Danielle yelling at Kim D (I think). I really do miss Danielle. She was a bit wacko but I do like her a lot. She did not deserve the treatment she got from the other women. Looking back, Caroline is really becoming more mean as time went on. I’m Team Danielle and Theresa
caroline,i don\t want meatballs cooking in half pan of grease, so think i\ll pop in at teresa’s for sample lol
All that oil. I’ll take teresa’s meatballs over caroline’s.
I BET JUICY JOES MEATBALLS ARE GOOD
I will never buy anyrhing they sell except… Teresa
So much backpedaling, I don’t know where to begin:
http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/manzo-straight-talk-book-article-1.1293109#ixzz2O5tk1sQj
That was a humorous interview. She really does think she’s all that, doesn’t she?
If anyone is interested, you can get a preview of the book here: http://www.harpercollins.com/browseinside/index.aspx?isbn13=9780062218872
I perused it and wow — I like her even less now.
Wow. That is really. really. bad. I cannot wait for her to get annihilated in the reviews. She made Lauren make King Chris and Queen Albie’s beds???? Because it’s good training to be a good wife and mother? Omg, omfg, I just cannot even fathom. She wanted to list all the Ferraris and Bentleys she drove so her ex-boyfriend from HIGH SCHOOL would eat his words that she was going to become a station-wagon driving soccer mom?
And she calls the Bravo producers “My producers” and “My crew.”
Ugly on the inside doesn’t even cut it. I loathe her. Loathe.
I seriously wanted to throw up after reading a portion of it. I pity one that actually buys this drivel. I was going to for laughs, but the woman is so self absorbed that it made my head hurt. She really does think she’s wonderful.
Teresa received such a tongue lashing from her fellow castmembers and commenters on blogs for referring to the show as “my show”. Everyone remembers that.
Even though I am Team-Teresa, I can look at that one objectively (I think.) I give Teresa a pass on that one. Calling it “my show” doesn’t seem nearly as bad as calling a person “my producer” or “my crew” – as if they are all there to wait on her.
Maybe I just hate Caroline so much though that I’m willing to spin anything.
I agree Jenny S. When Teresa said “my show’ it is like when you work retail and you say “my store” or in an office you say “my office”. The backlash for Teresa was ridiculous. People pick on her for the dumbest things.
What the?? Set The Movement back Caroline! No wonder Lauren got upset camping. Hey Caroline, the Suffragettes called for you….
“Fiercely loyal”? “Humorous”? “Beauty tips”? Juggling a family in the spotlight? Who writes this spin? Teresa might be “off the boat” but Caroline missed the boat entirely!
TeeHee! Isn’t she just full of herself Sackem?! Hope your little Ava is well and you’re getting some naps in between!
Girl, you make me laugh.
I bought into the 1970′s, when we got “liberated”, that a woman could not only bring home the bacon, she could fry it up in pan and never, never let her husband forget he was a man.
Told my daughter that was bull. If she brought the bacon home, he could cook it for her.
AMEN moma — I bring the bacon home and my hubby cooks for us! I make the weekly menus and include things I can do like crock pot throw it in stuff.
It’s a democracy in my house – he does the folding and he’s a better cook!
I am pretty much a traditionalist but also a product of the 60′s ansd 70′s. However, it is very clear in my household that we both chip in on whatever it is that needs to be done, whether it be household or upkeep. For example, back in the day before the old arthritis set in, I could paint and wallpaper expertly. I can do plumbing and carpentry. My husband cleans like a whirling dervish and does most of the cooking. We share everything – he maintains the lawn, trees, and bushes; I plant the flowers, prune, and weed. The only thing he won’t touch is laundry – the only thing I wont touch is the grill and electricity- (I have an unexplained fear of barbecues and working with anything electrical!)
Beautiful !! That’s the best way to have a Happy marriage, it is the same in my home… Hi Sackem, hows your little angel, they grow so fast don’t they?, mine is already doing the cutesy stuff, and I am beginning to miss my 12 year old when she was a baby/toddler, she’s in the almost teenager stage and I lover her with all my heart but it is so annoying, ayayay !!
Hey Lily – we’re starting to get smiles! I had to take her for her immunisation the other day – it was horrible. She was laying in her pram smiling and cooing then BAM a needle in each leg.
I can imagine dealing with a teenager, gosh, I felt sad to lose my bump our first stage of separation and teenage years seems like another step towards their independence.
Sounds like you compliment each other! Mines not handy when it comes to tools but I am but he’s savvy in many other ways.
Are you kidding me??? (IN my very best Teresa voice) I am a stay at home housewife and I adore it. I believe women should do what is right for them, I am thankful and I feed blessed everyday that I am doing what I love. If I had tried that with my Daughter when she young she would have said (about her brother) “he can make his own bed-he has 2 arms!” That doesn’t make any sense to me.
Thank you msjulesaz.
Oh My God! I assume these excerpts are the “best” parts of her book. Oh My God!!
What 50+ year old, supposedly accomplished woman writes about high school love and the type of automobiles they owned? (Mouth open, still shaking head.)
If she would not have been so mean and nasty during Seasons 3 & 4, I would more than likely feel bad for her right now.
wow — the excerpts are definitely annoying and obnoxious, but mostly they tell me that her book is just going to be a big old snoozefest. BORING is putting it kindly!
Oh, good Lord, “An overprotective mother raises unprepared kids.” That is one of her chapters? This woman is completely delusional. She is sick. She needs help.. Please don’t buy this book. Not only is it a snooze-fest, it is full of bull shit. She is full of bullshit. If this makes the New York times bestsellers list I will lose faith in the american people and move out of this country.
After having read this interview and the excerpt mzjulesaz posted:
My comment above is further reinforced and is worth repeating so please bear with me as I cannot make it any clearer my absolute and complete distaste and disgust for this woman who is trying so desperately to portray herself that clearly she is not. The real Caroline Manzo appeared in full bloom on Season 4.
Caroline Manzo feels she is above others – she is a judgemental, manipulative, interferring, hypocritical know-it-all with a “my way or the highway” mentality and if someone does not fit into what SHE deems to be acceptable, well, then she sets out to humiliate them – I would love for someone to air her dirty laundry the way she took it upon herself with both Danielle and Teresa.
There is not enough damage control or mea culpa Caroline could do to ever make me think of her as a decent human being again.
Bravo, Jeannie, as usual you are always spot on.
ditto to that Jeanie!
Once again Jeannie you’re right on the money. There is no doubt in my mind that Caroline is a narcissist – in every sense of the definition – in particular, her constant need to say me, mine, and I and to speak in the third person. A narcissist can not be remorseful because they have no ability to recognize that they have faults – they devalue those around them in order to remain queen or king of the pond – never realizing their pond is small and shallow.
I didn’t like her before but I had hoped there was something in the book that would redeem her. If this is this preview is her best I don’t get it as it makes her look horrible, self absorbed and condescending.
Amen Jeannie!!!
I completely agree, so full of herself I can’t even begin… Another think I was thinking about, Teresa always talks about having more friends on her real life that we see on the show, but Caroline never gone outside of that circle, am I right? I have never seen her on pictures with other than part of her family (The ones she’s still talking to) and now the Gorga’s and Wakilie”s, That speaks volumes for me !!
You’re right LilyM – I wouldn’t be a bit surprised if Caroline had few REAL friends. She seems to have a difficult time maintaining relationships with most of her own siblings and you never see her photographed with anyone outside of her family or RHONJ. My guess – because of who she is most women would not want to have a deep meaningful relationship with her. And after being on the show, she has shown her true self – who would want to be friends with some one you would have to “yes” to death to stay on her good side.
However, I do believe she is freinds with Bernie Keriik’s wife. She tweets with her and it sounds like they are fairly close. Bernie is the disgraced NYC Police Commissioner and convicted felon now serving time in federal prison for conspiracy, fraud and lying to the IRS. Al, still to this day, stands by his friendship with Bernie.
Um, what was that saying Caroline????? – you lay down with garbage, you start to smell like garbage?? Himm – once again, doling outunsolicited “sage” advice for every one else – but yourself and your husband. You certainly don’t practice what you preach in many areas of your life experiences. Hypocritical, much?
Jeannie, after reading you’re post there is nothing left for me to say. You summed her up perfectly.
Hi Gloria! Thanks so much but I want to say this to you and everyone else –
Always feel free to make your voice heard! The fact that you agree should not silence you!! On the contrary, speak up because everyone’s opinion is of great value.
We all need to speak loud and clear and show those who need to hear it they need to understand we are not simpletons who can be led around blindly. We do not accept, without questioning. We can see transparency, falsehoods, cruelty, phoniness, and down right hypocrisy.
Frankly, I have a discerning palate – I won’t eat garbage just because I am led to believe it is gourmet!! I am so glad to hear so many others do as well!!
Say it loud – say it proud!
Should read “The fact that you agree or disagree should not silence you!”
We all should be open to opposing views and opinions and healthy debate, done respectfully and without personal insult.
So true Jeannie, Unfortunately for me, I have a hard time putting my thoughts into words. I was hit by a car at age 13 and had to re lean everything. so guess i’m like Theresa with my words, have a hard time articulating my self. That is why it bothers me when people call her dumb.
No matter what – you are brave, courageous, and have overcome great obstacles in your life – you are to be commended, Gloria – and your thoughts and comments are relevant and important. I look forward to hearing your comments in the future
Here is an excerpt from the NY Daily News interview with Caroline that Jenny S posted:
“The straight talk carries over when she’s asked about rumors her husband, Al, has had affairs.
“I know the man I married. He’s a good man. But he’s a man. I don’t believe there were any long-term affairs. If that were the case, this story would end differently,” Manzo tells The News.
“If something happened here or there along the way, it’s very possible. I have no inclination of that, but logic tells me …” the words drift off before she finishes the thought. “I can’t worry about 20 years ago.”
Is it just me but does any one else think Caroline is hedging or practically admitting knowledge of Al’s infidelities?
Once again, this article is completely biased against Teresa – the writer clearly loves Caroline and dislikes Teresa. There still has to be reference to Teresa in order to make Caroline relevant. And we are still supposed to believe that everything between the two of them is now “civil” and they are getting along. I call BS – backpedalling and damage control.
You are so right. About all of it. I cannot wait to see this book release. I’m sure the Laurita/Manzo minions are ready to write their reviews for her but the truth will prevail.
Ferraris and Bentleys. Omg. I just can’t….
so…a good wife lets her husband cheat, as long as it’s one-night stands and hookers instead of a long-term mistress? Fantastic advice, thanks!
Fame-it seems Chris Laurita may own another home ( AIRMONT AVENUE, MAHWAH, NJ) that he bought for $1 WHAT??? in 2007 -the current value is $ 875,000-sounds shady to me. Here’s a link:
http://www.bergendispatch.com/Property/property.aspx?id=0233%7C80%7C4
All I can say is WOW
Here’s the link to Zillow-I guess it’s for sale. How the heck do you buy a home for $1??
http://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/2-airmont-avenue-mahwah-nj_rb/#/homedetails/2-Airmont-Ave-Mahwah-NJ-07430/52902231_zpid/
It look like a nice house. Not feeling the furnitures and the carpet in the living room. How does buying a house for $1 actually work. I know that joe gorga brought the land his “current home” is in for 1 dollar but from my understanding, the land had belong to gorga sr. If anybody know differently, feel free to chime in.
$1 Real Estate transfers are usually between family. The dollar amount has to exist to make it “legal.”
I love the last pictures of the horse. Too funny/sweet.
Great find Ana, Chris may be selling it do to all the taxes his wife owes the state of NJ. Was this house bought before the fall out with his clothing company?
Looks like it may have been Caroline and Chirs’s Mom and Dads home at one time-seeme to be the address for The New Star Group LLC-This is from the Hudson Reporter:
“Chris and Albie Manzo are starting out on a new venture courtesy of uncle Chris Laurita’s capital. New Star Group is a new production/PR company – or some kind of a shell for a business where you can just think up crap and it gets produced (e.g. young Chris wants to make a book about toilets and going to the bathroom, making the crap reference literally literal). Chris’ other idea is to create a cell phone with a built in breathalyzer. Not a bad idea. It would sure stop those drunk dials to ex-lovers at 3 a.m. when the bar is closing and you don’t have anyone to go home with. Quiet Albie actually gets in the best quip by saying, “Ashley should have that on her Twitter account.”
I’m not sure if this New Star Group is legit, because it’s headquartered in the former house of Caroline and Chris’ parents, and the boys’ new office used to be Grandma’s craft room. “I used to s**t here,” Chris Manzo says. Judging from his ideas, he still does. One of the first clients for New Star is a company that sells black water. Caroline is so proud that her “Two kids from Jersey are selling black water.” Helloooo, Caroline. Hurricane Irene just passed through and I’m pretty sure you can find black water flooding the streets of Hoboken on almost every corner.”
I still smell a rat
And now behold-New Star Group also does business as Changing Lanes LLC in New York city. They really do get around don’t they?
WELL THAT IS GOOD NOW THAT THE LAURITAS ARE IN A PRE FORCLOSURE, THEY WILL HAVE SOME PLACE TO LIVE….lol
By a Quick Claim Deed. Basically the home was owned by someone else and he was given that
person’s interest in the home. For example, his brother owned the house but wants it out of his
name so he quick claimed it to Chris. Quick claiming does not give you clear title, so there could be encumbrances on the property.
Thanks so much for the info. To me it just doesn’t sound right! I feel they are somehow doing something very wrong.
Well, because it’s the Lauritas, they probably are doing something wrong, but the $1 transfers are standard between family or divorces when husband gives the house to the wife, etc. There has to be some “consideration” on the other side of the contract to make it legal.
Caroline’s latest just released videos promoting her book:
#6 – How do you deal with kids fighting?
And here is
#7 – In the morning
This one she says the first thing she needs to do in the morning is take a shower and brush her teeth because she is very nasty in the morning – HA! (Caroline – you are very nasty ALL of the time!)
How special. That is also my morning ritual and I love the mornings. I do not think I am “nasty” in the morning. However, while the coffee of brewing, I take a shower, as it really wakes me up and I brush my teeth. So thoughtful of her to share this rare morning ritual with us. Yes, tell me something else! lol, while still shaking my head.
She neglected to remind us of her morning shave. How did she say it on the show, “Think about it! It’s like exfoliating your face everyday!” Sheesh!
She didn’t happen to post a clip about her “recipe” for soup that the kids all love. You may have seen it in the book excerpt…it has chicken broth and any pasta of your choosing, salt and pepper. The kids LOVE it.
Teresa was wrong. Caroline isn’t even remotely as Italian as the Olive Garden.
In MY BOOK, I’m gonna teach you all how to make a vodka cranberry. Ready?
Get a glass.
Put in some ice.
Put in some vodka.
Put in some cranberry.
Some of my friends like it with a lime and some don’t. It’s bartender’s choice.
Voila! Done!
I’m going to stretch the font on that recipe to fill a page. One page down. 200 to go. What other drivel can I put in my book?
You didn’t use the word I enough …
Damn! I’m just not cut out to be a self-important, nasty, angry, Chuckie-doll bully! D’oh!!!
Nite all. This new time is really getting the best of me. Celi you are in my prayers, as are all who post and read here.
hi all and thank you ms mamajackie,i dont expect to sleep again tonit and when i do i awaken to run in to see my lil girl curled up safe and asleep,i get soooooo angry since mon ,i still have to read the reports from police and fanenzic nurse several times to make sure its not a nitemare,( i wish it were) i really if i could see the ones responsible for this agreegish animalistic act i may not make it,nor would they
we covet your prayers that our girl never remembers what happened,
i went on a plane once to dallas to see our lil grandaughter our eldest d adopted and i got my big toe hung down in the corner of the seat in front of me ,if the lady had laid her seat back my toe would be gone,
its funny the things you think about when you want your mind to go blank
ms sackem i know you and your hubsand are enjoying your lil ava,
i pray all your children are kept safe ,i dont comprehend this evil in humans ,to hurt a child
GOD is my witness i do not get it.
GOD IS OUR ROCK AND HE PROMISES HE WILL NEVER LEAVE US,AND WILL CARRY US WHEN IT GETS TO MUCH,HURRY LORD PICK US UP,IT IS TOOOOO HARD
Oh Celi! I’m so sorry for what you and your family is going through. I wish I could be with you in person and wrap you up in a giant cuddle. I cannot begin to comprehend how you are feeling. Please know that you and your daughter are very much in my heart and thoughts.
thank you ms sackem.iv been up most of nite with eli our lil 3 yr old grandson vomiting,so no nitemares tonite,iv probably said to much but when you are goin on adrinalin and no sleep im just sorry if i upset anyone ,not intended.this is like a talking diary
blessings
Stay strong Celi – you have your faith and that will help you through. I am thinking of your daughter, your family and you. Here is a little smile –
and a hug ((((Celi)))).
You haven’t upset anyone Celi. It sounds like you have an awful lot on your plate to handle right now. I hope you can catch moments to look after you and maintain your energy.
Words could never express how i feel. My prayers are with you and yours. It’s so heartbreaking. May God give you the strength you need. sending love
I am so very sorry-I will be praying for you-God WILL carry you all through this. (big hug)
Please try to rest when you can-if I lived near by I would bring you a big home-cooked dinner.
Celi, I wish with all my heart I could turn back time and make it so this never happened. There is nothing I can say to make it better or easier, but I am thinking of you and your Angel. Hug her tight for us. We are all thinking of you.
I’m seriously in shock over Carowhine’s book comments – “fan favorite.” omg. I think I peed a little because i laughed so hard while reading that line. “how to raise three kids while doing it all?” Aren’t your kids grown, Carowhine?! I could go on and on, but she’s not worth my time, energy or effort.
Who would take advice from an overweight woman who doesn’t know how to be nice, non-judgemental or even care to take pride in her appearance? She should focus on herself, like they say on airplanes (I’m flying to NYC right now), always put your own oxygen mask on before helping someone else, including a child.
Once this mean girl cleans up her insides, she might and I emphasize might, be ready to think about writing an advice book. I’d actually like to read how Carowhine looked inside, hated what she saw and did a complete 180. Now that would be a book!
I love it and totally agree!
Oh my goodness, why on earth is Vanessa Williams giving Kathy a shout out for her cannoli kits tomm. I know shes been on WWHL a few times but I cant even see them two having anything in common, two different ends of the entertainment spectrum. But, maybe thats what Kat needs to get them things sold.lol!!!
I just read that Leftfield Pictures aquired Sirens Media. Could this have caused the sudden change in the RHONJ? They all went from being angry at each other one day and best friends the next day. I did not buy it and I still do not.
Hi Everyone!!!
I just wanted to say that I LOVE reading these wonderful stories you all are sharing here. I believe that we all, singularly or as a group, could really write a book that would far outsell anything any one of these Housewives could write and it would become a Bestseller!
Here we are – women from all walks of life, different cultures, age groups, and parts of the world with the ability to support one and other; all with different needs, strengths and differences in opinions, yet we are able to find common ground and feel comfortable enough to share bits of our lives and give such compassionate, respectful support to one and other.
By sharing these stories, there is so much we can learn from each of us. It’s a great way, in whatever measure one chooses, to enrich each others’ lives by learning different perspectives of what is important in life. Bravo could learn a lesson or two from the wonderful individuals who read and/or comment on FW.
The many facets of what REAL women are really about sparkle with brilliance here at FW on a daily basis.
Thank you for sharing yourselves with me. Whether we agree or disagree on any issue discussed here, I truly respect and appreciate you all!!
As usual, you have said exactly what all of us were thinking. I believe everything happens for a reason and there is a reason we are all bonding together on this site. I am dealing with an “empty nest” and several months ago became semi-retired. I still go in when my employer needs me. Having a son two doors down helps, but they work and the grandchildren are in school. As I have stated before, this my escape. It is my chance to connect with other people on a daily basis, similar to being a Scout/Band mom.
More will come, some of us will go. I believe this is what we all need, at this time and we all came because of an injustice. Thank you Fame for this site. As all of you know, you are all in my prayers every night. My heart breaks for celi and DD, yet, I share in the joy of Sackem raising Ava and LilyM raising her son. I look forward to seeing the wisdom Jeannie shares in her posts and know what it is like to deal with a sick parent (in-law). I totally enjoy each every thing posted on this site.
Hundreds of local women attended the last day of the annual Women’s Week conference for a lesson in empowerment from holistic health guru Deepak Chopra.
Chopra said the event is a chance for women of all ages and professions to connect and inspire each other.
“It’s very clear that today we are living in moment of great transition with war and conflict and climate change and poverty and social injustice,” he said. “Lots of big issues, and I think we need women to start taking a lead right now.”
The week-long program also featured actress Kim Coles and furniture expert Rebecca Justice as speakers.
Source: http://www.nbcsandiego.c
I think he is right. The world needs the heart of women to come together and take a roll in the world.
Hello everyone,
In the video’s above, who did CaroLIE’s eyemake up? I am jealous……I wanted to be the one to give her two black eyes LOL. How can she be proud about the way she raised her sons. I raised my sons to be men who don’t believe it’s a woman’s job to cook, sew, clean or raise children. My boys know how to sew,cook and clean. They are also raising kids other men have thrown away. My oldest (38) adopted his daughters 3 older brothers and my baby (36) is raising his girlfriends 3 kids. They would never raise a hand to a woman, but will not be pushed around. They both love animals and bugs ( I learned early on never to look when my sons say “mom look what I got in this box” it usually crawled or swam YUCK) I played sports and worked on cars with them, I was on their pit crew when they raced (lots of fun). They own homes and businesses. I guess what I am trying to say is I am proud of the men my sons have grown into, and love all my grandchildren. But I do have a special spot in my heart for my granddaughter (Savannah 8 yrs) she spends every other weekend with me and says when she grows up she wants to be a doctor so “My Nana won’t have to take shots and be sick anymore”. I get my strength from her. Love Hugs and kisses to all and a special squeeze to Sackum’s angel Ava.
P.S. Fame Thank you for all you do
Beautiful, Free Spirit. Great post and I can tell you are so proud of your family.
This is exactly what I mean – thank you IamNHW – I can actually “hear” the joy and pride you have for your sons and grandchildren as well you should! Hope you have more good days than bad – It is clear your attitude towards life carries you through. Love, Hugs and Kisses back to you!
off topic –
Today is Melissa Gorga’s birthday – I noticed on her TL she received Happy Birthday wishes from Johnny Wright and she replied:
Melissa Gorga @melissagorga 6h
Thank you! Excited for whats to come! RT @JohnnyWrightWEG: #happybirthday shout out 2 the lovely and talented @melissagorga!
9:47 AM – 21 Mar 13
Johnny Wright is the real deal in the music industry- He is Justin Timberlake’s music manager. Other clients have included Janet Jackson, Ciara, NKOTB, Britney Spears, ‘NSYNC the Jonas Brothers, Aubrey O’Day and Akon.
Apparently, back in October Melissa was a guest of Andy’s on WWHL and announced that Johnny Wright was her new music manager, stating “We’ll see where it goes, I think he’s ready to take me to some labels.”
Given Melissa’s reply to Johnny Wright’s tweet – I guess we haven’t heard the last of Melissa’s music “career”. (covers ears)
Jeannie, do you think all these change are because Leftfield Pictures took over Siren Media? So many changes, just so fast. My ears are covered also.
To tell you the truth I think it may be a combination of many things – this being one of them. I still believe what you have said in the past as well as what I have said why all of these turnarounds are happening.
If there is a new production company, they may very well want to take the show in a much more positive direction. Maybe that is naive because I really think the television industry – well, the entertainment industry, as a whole, is pretty much a “dirty” business all based on the very real human need of escapism (the emergence of the sliver screen during the Great Depression was not a coincidence) with financial success being the bottom line.
I guess I have become a bit jaded – I really would love to see a step back into the golden age of television where the family was portrayed wholesomely with good role models for fathers, mothers, and children. There are so many examples of the past. One in particular – Bonnie Franklin, who just passed recently, was a wonderful role model for women on her show.
It is going to be interesting to see how RHONJ unfolds now – will it follow the timeline we now all know? Or will it be convoluted like last season? Questions, questions, questions!!!
a lot of people get signed and it never goes anywhere….
I will be very surprised if this goes anywhere, she is not talented and her work “ethnic ” has a lot to be desired. Look how hard other musicians had to work to get where they are, singing in clubs, traveling all over the country in back-up bands etc. Most had day-time jobs to support themselves. She has done none of this. Her career started with RHONJ at the age of 33 ( not sure about her age). Someone must have paid Johnny Wright a lot of money to manage her if in fact it is true. Melissa does tend to stretch the truth.
Sounds like Wright is no Jimmy Iovine, et al., who are responsible for REAL music, not auto-tuned crap.
Ugh, maybe this is cute to some? http://pics.lockerz.com/s/287732898
That is sick!
How old is he, 15?
Anon – hope you don’t mind me posting the tweet that went along with this absolutely ridiculous picture so that they can get a “preview” of what they are in for when they click on that link.
Joe Gorga @joegorga 21 Mar
@melissagorga Happy Birthday BABY Tarzan and I LOVE U!! http://lockerz.com/s/287732898
9:27 AM – 21 Mar 13
One of the most immature 34 year olds I have ever come across. And this “man” is a FATHER of three. What a joke of a role model. Disgusting.
Not at all, I guess I should’ve given y’all a warning
Love the “catty” comment mzjules, he is kind of a prick huh? Lol
Now for my catty comment … I wish he would have got “pricked” (pun intended)
oh mzjulesaz – that is priceless!! Good one!!
that was hilarious..Well said..
How immature and an everlasting internet moment for all of his children to see. I really believe there is something wrong with him. Great way to wish the mother of your children a Happy Birthday. Wow, what a fool you are.
Yes, he is her manager, he specializes in teen bands. It is because of Bravo that he took her on, not because she is talented, IMO.
The promotion of Caroline’s book continues:
#8 – Who should be the primary breadwinner?
And we have:
#9 – Religious Views
I find these videos quite funny actually – there is absolutely nothing in them that any mature adult with common sense doesn’t already know. Why she ever thought she had some earth shattering “sage” advice to share with the rest of the world is beyond me. These videos are as bad as her Caroline’s Rules. Bleech!!
Pictures from the book signing last night. Caroline is not a bad looking woman. She just needs a better make-up and hair person, as well as a personal stylist. The clothing she choses does not fit her correctly.
http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/x3fUnVICekG/Giltcity+com+Celebrates+Let+Tell+Something/BNnCFgc_xUV
She looked like 8 pounds of sausage in a 5 pound bag. The “peplum’p”cut just isn’t doing her justice perhaps
Moma – you are far kinder than I. Caroline will never be a good-looking person in my eyes. It doesn’t matter what is on the outside for she has a very ugly heart on the inside. All the tears and words from her are meaningless to me – it is her actions that speak loud and clear in MY book.
Hi Jeannie
I agree 100% about this woman behind her smiles is a nasty lady, from S1 through to S4 we saw her treat people with just pure nastiness, using words you are.. garbage a pig & a**hole.
The title of her book let me tell you something sounds like a demand from her, and if we don’t go out and buy it we will, get the poison from her tongue.
I’m not sure if Fame or others have seen a interview Teresa & Joe Guidice did, I saw it on U Tube Turning Back with Frank tried to cut paste but I couldn’t get it to work it was nice to see them relaxed
Cheers Tassie
Hi Tassie!!! So happy to hear from you! I think this is the video you are talking about- Turning Point with Frank MacKay – Teresa and Joe Giudice:
I did watch it – it is about 28 minutes long with some commercial breaks (ugh!) but worth watching because it IS very nice to see both Joe and Teresa relaxed! Joe says this is one of his first interviews (Sackem – here’s your chance to watch Juicy Joe – he does add to the conversation!); they talk about her appearance on Celebrity Apprentice; there is footage from the christening and both Teresa and Joe talk about how that has impacted their relationship with the Gorgas and Wakiles; how the show has made Teresa stronger; Teresa feels the “Turning Point” of the show was when her family joined the show; and then there is talk about her books, her Fabellini, and PearlBrite (Joe is very funny with this!).
What’s very cute – they hold hands practically the whole time!. And there are a few outtakes as the credits roll – very nice video!
Tassie and Jeannie, thank you for reminding me about this video from 2012! I just added it to my newest blog:
Does Joe Gorga Use Steroids?
http://famewhorgas.wordpress.com/2013/03/23/does-joe-gorga-use-steroids/
I thought she was attractive until the dark side came out, now I just can’t see anything but ugly.
My eyes could never see Caroline as beautiful, because like all of you, I know that dark side that came out on television. I can only imagine how ugly she can be when the cameras are not rolling.
What I meant to say, if it were my book signing I would have touched up my roots, got a killer hairdo, and a manicure. Her eyes are done well, however her face could have used more blush and another shade of lipgloss. I would have also brought two good friends shopping with me, in order to make certain the dress I selected did not reveal my bra and really flattered me.
I completely agree with you on that Moma.
I’m no Caroline fan, but I think she looked pretty good. It’s pretty obvious that she isn’t a “girlie girl” and hates to fuss about clothes, hair and makeup lol! I think she’s happiest in her fuzzy slippers and a housecoat, so considering that, I gotta give her props for making an effort. The whole family looks good-and if this ‘new’, postive Caroline continues, and it rubs off on her family, all the better! Previous to this event, most pictures I had seen of Caroline and her family at events w/fans, she looked like it was the absolute LAST place she wanted to be. Rude as hell if you ask me, and totally opposite of the way Teresa is with her fans. Maybe Caroline has learned a lesson in the past year and is ready to be appreciate her blessings instead of casting stones, holding grudges and stirring the pot….
I invite you to look at the photos of Caroline again. That dress could NOT be more ill fitting if she sewed it herself without trying it on! Check out the arm holes from the front and sides. The fabric is in pain that it is being stretched and pulled in all sorts of unnatural directions. Caroline has a figure that needs to be fitted by someone who has a clue about clothing. With her public persona, she should shell out the $$!
I hope Teresa has a good couple of days….
http://www.teresagiudice.com/schedule/
It’s also interesting that she’s finally using her website! Looks like there’s a few more blog entries
It looks like she met with the editors of Cosmo today and one other magazine re: Milania. She does know how to work that’s for sure!
I am using the Milania leave in treatment, I got it for free on Teresa’s promo. It is very nice, my hair is soft and shiny. I have tried a few of her recipes too and they were very good. She has good products.
I love Milania as does my daughter. We use all three of the products and they are Fabulicious. I love her cookbooks as well .am looking forward to the grilling one coming out in May (I preordered it). I’m not a wine drinker so I haven’t tried the Fabellini, but I hear it’s ok
do you know if it is sulfate free? I tried looking in the website but doesn’t say….I am horribly allergic but I’m dying to try it, I’ve heard nothing but good reviews!
Milania Hair Care is sulfate free – here are FAQ from the website:
http://www.milaniahaircare.com/pages/Frequently-Asked-Questions.html
Hope this helps!
yesss!!! thanks sooo much
Wow! I don’t look at this site for a few days and come back to find the Caroline has hit the fan!
Bwahahahaha!
Sackem
I don’t understand how this woman got to be promoted and publicized for being so “wise,” just because she gravelled, “we are as tick as teeves” while looking like a grandma. Was it because she was fat with a pixie haircut and loved to be in her kitchen that started this whole myth machine?
The reason why she overlooks Al porking other women (and probably paying them, too) is because an “old school” wife that looks like her has no choice but to look the other way. Who the fuck else will want her 24/7? And not every “mistress” wants to marry the old hairy, fat fart, they are happy spreading and taking the perks.
Does anyone else find it odd that JTG was RT some Jac’s tweets today? Granted they were harmless on autism, but I thought it was odd.
@ mz
I just saw that too, and yea I thought it was odd also. He has never ever done that before, and she has been tweeting, and rt’ing autism tweets for a long time. I wonder what the hell that is all about?
I also see he is up to his’ evasive’ tweets again.. I don’t like that man or his wife. I don’t trust him or her, never did. They always rubbed me the wrong way , came on way too strong on twitter, etc. So many people jumped on their band wagon, I never did.
They have been clawing to get on the show for 2 years now and I just don’t get what they have to offer. I don’t have the desire to what Penny on the show nor him.
I so agree @mz.
I don’t trust these two as far as I can throw them. Sorry, if that is not the popular opinion. Now he’s buds with Zanax? Really? Are u kidding me?
I’m right there with ya @ gessie. I have always been skeptical of these 2, and beleive me I have taken aot of hits because of it.
What’s with him all of the sudden rt’ing Cracker Jac’s autism tweets?
And like I said he is back to his evasive tweets.. WTF? come on already, who the hell spit in his wheeties? Just freakin say it, own it JTG, like you always say you do.
Judgie McJudgiePooh (that’s me) is horrified at the freaking outfits of the Manzos. Chris, a sweatshirt to your Mother’s important event? Lauren in your gym clothes? Albie in a blazer and jeans? Fat Al in a bunch of patterns that don’t match?
Holy freaking Christ. Either I’m getting old and stuffy or these people just fell out off the turnip truck.
Notice her whole family looked bored in the back while Caroline was reading her book. Albie was looking at his phone. I thought they looked embarrassed.
Nancy Reagans 80′s power suit would have looked cute, if not dated, maybe with a jacket? (Sleeveless is not our friend anymore Caroline – no matter how “tiny” we are, k?) As the proud Mom of a red head, (now age 26 and a knock-out!!! Used to love finding crushed black velvet “Christmas” dresses for her in her toddler years) anyhoo LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING >>>>red and pink really aren’t your friend either!
Is Al asleep in the background, in the crowd pick that Albie is playing with his phone?
Not clicking the vids or the podcasts….just can’t. c-a-n-t. So tx for the recaps in the comments and of course, Famey.
PS: Lmao to lobstah’s “…and Caroline has hit the fan” *snort laugh in the Wee hours*
I would’ve been so pissed to PAY for a book signing and have to just stand around holding my jacket… Damn, give your fans a chair, hell even a couple of benches, don’t make them pass around their own pizza bites and just stand around you in a circle as you talk. the whole thing makes me so happy every book signing I’ve been to has been for free. Is this how it always is at paid book signing events?
I have reason to believe the people in attendance are more relatives than fans. I think alot of nieces were in attendance. Just look at the pictures, the girl in the black and white jacket looks just like Dina. Many of the others look like each other.
I think you are right @moma, I’m sure there were alot of family there. Shit there is a ton of them. But I’m guessing she did have fans there as well. she does have alot of fans. Really all the Jersey ladies do.
Also weren’t there only like 60 tickets sold, or some small about like that? I think that was because the place is small..
I think Caroline looked ok for Caroline I have seen her look really bad, so this was in my opinion not so bad. I like her dress( just not on her) but seriously the woman needs a professional stylist.
I think her family could have made a effort to dress better. Albert and Ablie do not look terrible, but damn Lauren and Christopher, seriously? Come On.
I believe she did have a lot of fans at one time-but now-I don’t think so.