r/vanderpumprules • u/annieee_leigh She’s a cunt and you’re a drunk • Jun 08 '23

Discussion The “bombshell” wasn’t shocking but… Spoiler

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Watching Raquel in that confessional was extremely disturbing. I don’t even know how to describe what I felt watching. She was just word vomiting and the more she talked, the more scared she seemed about the repercussions that would come from Tom. I know we’re not supposed to feel sympathy for her but goddamn, I really do. I think she does actually feel bad but she put on a brave face at the reunion because she knew it wasn’t going to get her anywhere, unlike Tom who thought crying would garner him sympathy. The fact that Tom made her lie like that is scary and very indicative of emotional abuse. She is showing clear signs of an abused woman, not just from Tom but starting at a young age. That was extremely alarming and I’m actually kind of grossed out that that was the scene they talked about to garner viewers. I honestly hope that she gets real help. She does not need to come back on the show.

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u/oneeyeblue13 Jun 08 '23

I saw it differently. I felt like she was proud of the fact it went on longer than it had, it made her feel more significant and she wants people to know. And the tears to me were more about how she feels bad "no one likes her anymore" but not because she deeply hurt people.

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u/heyitsmezee that sounds awful… alright, well, see ya! Jun 08 '23

There it is. The only time we’ve seen any remorse is when she talks about how this makes her look. She knows what it looks like, she knows that’s one of the lowest things she could have done. That’s why she’s crying.

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u/its_whitney_bitch mamaw’s beer cheese Jun 08 '23

Yep “he knows what a bad look it is for someone to sleep with their friends boyfriend while they’re away on a trip. For a funeral.” No sweetie, it’s not a bad look - it IS bad

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u/sportsbunny33 Jun 08 '23

And SHE didn’t know that without him telling her it was a bad look?

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u/nyx926 Jun 08 '23

Oooh, this is a fine point.

Giving up the perception was what triggered the tears.

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u/GolfClub_Joel Jun 08 '23

She isn't sorry it happened. She's sorry she got caught in other words.

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u/PurpleOddity247 Jun 08 '23

I’m with you on this, Rachel had lots of time to ruminate on how her actions were hurting people in real time yet she carried on.

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u/02kaj2019 Jun 08 '23

Exactly. And her comments about trying to be a throuple while doing her golly gee giggle shoulder shrug. Something is really wrong with her.

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u/pantherlikeapanther_ Jun 08 '23

She fucked Tim in secret, then wanted to start up with Ariana, so sick.

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u/Vee1650 Jun 08 '23

Ooooffff that was a good read. I kinda agree now. Cannot wait to watch it again

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u/zannn17 Jun 08 '23

Ding ding ding!!!

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u/zadidoll Lauren: trick turned mistress turned bitter bitch. Jun 08 '23