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Lisa Wu-Hartwell has spoken on the second season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and addressed the haters. Seems that she thinks it’s unfair that they are called ghetto whereas the other “white” versions of the show are considered entertainment. Here’s what she told Essence:

It’s just unfair that people pass judgment and call our show ghetto but when they talk about the women Orange County or New York or New Jersey shows they call it entertainment. I believe that the way that we’ve been raised as Black people—always keeping secrets in our family and really witnessing Black women go through it—that we are judged harshly. For instance, there’s a teaser for the New Jersey show where one of the women flips over a table in the restaurant. Now had any of us done that we probably would have lost some viewers and been told that we lack class. Unfortunately, certain behaviors are more accepted from our counterparts than they are among us. So tell me is their show ghetto or simply entertainment? People need to understand that ghetto isn’t a color, it’s a state of mind and being.

Do you agree? Is there a double standard in the media? Tell us what you think!

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/bobbiperk/ bobbiperk

    Angie Stone looks amazing. Sheree just looks HARD.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/FoxxyCrystal/ FoxxyCrystal

    I agree with the comment Lisa made..ghetto is not a color! And whats up with that face Sheree is making in the first photo..lol

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/atx4eva1/ atx4eva1

    man what is up wit the see threw items the line iz cute but come on….

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/TerriFoxx/ TerriFoxx

    What is your definition of ghetto? I’m from the ghetto which to me is a poor neighborhood, surviving the best way we can, with what we have. (not words or behavior). But of course some things are considered taboo, when it comes to african americans.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/SexyOne4U704/ SexyOne4U704

    I hate when people use the word and half the time they don’t know what they are talking about. I understand the ghetto to be a place where you grew up especially the Jews during the Holocaust…so someone needs to get their facts straight.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/CXR_Slim/ CXR_Slim

    Lisa has it twisted.. Understand what she said “People need to understand that ghetto isn’t a color, it’s a state of mind and being”. With that said of course they are ghetto. The state of mind that the other women on the show have is just insane. Housewives? Only 2 are married. They act like they are really big time. Lisa and Mrs. Snow are respectfully the only 2 decent women on the show. NeNe and Sheree both need reality checks. Time doesn’t stop for either of them and neither of them are that good looking. They ruined their own show with jealousy and pointless arguments. I have never seen such petty successful people in my life. If you want people not to refer to the show as ghetto..then get rid of NeNe, Sheree, and Kim. Get real wives that are doing real things to represent ATL.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Lil_CarmelCutie/ Lil_CarmelCutie

    I agree with this article because I do think there is a double standard in the media. It’s as if when other races act a certain way everything is ok, but when black women do it we are judged and called names like Ghetto!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Pikachu12/ Pikachu12

    I agree that there is a double standard with the media but unfortunately all of them Deshawn incl play right into it. These women DO NOT represent the real money of Atl nor are they its money elite. None of them stand on their own but are living a lifestyle that they married(or in Kims case) slept into making themselves out to be bigger than they really are. The only exception would be Nene

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/SexyMel02/ SexyMel02

    what this is bulls**t….i love the housewifes of atl…i love it so much..and all these black people that down ur own race need a damn reality check and…these damn crackers…always do this dumb ass s**t..2 make us look bad

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/MostHated32/ MostHated32

    everytime a african american show that is successful the haters come out from everywhere i’m going to watch ATLHW support the show don’t bash it.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/bluejewlz73/ bluejewlz73

    i think all the shows, show all the women in a bad light! like the only thing on our minds is fashion and money!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/EmpressBee/ EmpressBee

    They are ghetto and trashy most of them then try to pretend to be classy….fighting on the reunion show and all.

    Nene esp be acting like a hood rat.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/TiredMan/ TiredMan

    It never ceases to amaze me how easily black people are “entertained” by idiots who are lucky enough (because it doesnt take any brains) to find themselves in front of the camera, and how fast we are to call someone a “hater” who both sees & calls ignorance for what it is. Yes, they are both ghetto and black (ignorant is a given). …and feel free to call me a “hater.” ;)

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Blue_AKA_LisaJsawoo/ Blue_AKA_LisaJsawoo

    Definitely Ghetto…sorry

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Blue_AKA_LisaJsawoo/ Blue_AKA_LisaJsawoo

    And not because they’re black (well and one white) but because they just are…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/sexyshann30/ sexyshann30

    It’s just entertainment to me LOL I just laugh at. I don’t take it serious to where it
    changes my life or opinion about someone. To be truthfuly honest I wouldn’t have put my life all on T.V like that unless I know my accomplishments came from me myself as an individual and it benefited
    other’s. Plus thats not the only show like that on television.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/SoularFlarez/ SoularFlarez

    they was on sum petty BS….its was funny the few times i saw it……….but kinda dissapointing to show sistas who are supose to be ”well off” economically, live in nice area, and supose to be ”cultured” and all that still actin like regular ol’ hoodrats………..but thats hollywood for you……..find the most ig’nant mufvckas and give them a microphone

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/aaronalee/ aaronalee

    i totally agree with lisa. i have watched all of the other seasons and each of the housewives has had times when they get loud and act up. so why is it when the ATL housewives fight and argue they are considered ghetto? it’s almost like a double standard thing. the new jeersey housewives are very confrontational and loud. flipping over tables and stuff. what does that makes them?

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/RedBoneLibra19/ RedBoneLibra19

    Personally, I think Orange County, New York, Atlanta and New Jersey are ghetto, petty, and without class… but its so called ‘reality’. What more can you expect from those who seek exposure?

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/-HatedOnMostly-/ -HatedOnMostly-

    man who gives a f…if the atl wives are ghetto then they all ghetto. they all do the same s**t if you actually watch the shows you know what i mean…i watch all the seasons oc, ny, atl, nj i dvr it if i’m not home cuz to me it is hilarious.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/NubianFinest/ NubianFinest

    Except your own and be yourself (MHEM).
    We as Black People need to love our selves, who cares what the media thinks!! they support there own, on crack, off crack, it’s doesn’t matter!there white!, but if your black, you get blast by whites,Blacks all races! We were made in the image of the Most High God! Reflect that!! Royal Blood! He made us gods childern of The Most High God! They hate us!. So ecept your own and be your self, gods and goddess We are a beautiful people, we must remember who we are and where we come from and up-Grade

    Peace and Blessings,
    Nubian Finest

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/tickelish/ tickelish

    I have never seen the show, but I do think that it is unfair to place “black” shows into a sterotype. One thing is for sure, ignorance is ignorance. If you are acting like a st8 idiot, you cant be mad at how people preceive you.. black, white or green.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/mrbluntforce2/ mrbluntforce2

    you can take the girl out the ghetto, but the cant take the ghetto out the girl….rofl these chicks wanta be white so bad,,,,got some paper and think they the s**t, go to the girls club heifers and work….

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/mz_yankee666/ mz_yankee666

    who really cares…but i did watch the show the only who had a little ghetto in her was nene but thats hella cool kuz she don’t take no stuff! really all the comparisions using race is just stupid and as for the all the house wives shows it should be seen as just entertainment because that what it really is…c’mon people lets cut the b.s and enjoys the shows for what they really are!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/red_n_delicious1/ red_n_delicious1

    cant blame the viewers for what the network wants. Deshawn Snow was kicked off the show because she wasnt “ghetto” enough. Basically she stayed away from nonsense and the drama and b.s so the network kicked her off. It’s sad that when black people try and get away from what society thinks we are, we are still punished.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/jasminj26/ jasminj26

    The question this article asks is a direct example of why black people have it so hard in this country. None of these women are what should be called ghetto. The only one that may a hint of ghettoness in her is Ne Ne and I wouldn’t even call her ghetto. To me Ne Ne is outspoken and can be a little loud but “Ghetto” That just goes to show you how even white and even black people look at blacks. NOw I have watch the other “housewives” shows and What terms do we have for them? Superficial, Shallow, Selfish, goldiggers,Full of themselves, Phony, Plastic? If you ask me The Real Housewives of Atlanta are the realest people out of all the shows.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/chicago_he/ chicago_he

    Man foget these white people. I see them walking around chicago bleaching their hair trying to act all classy and metro-like. They are nothing but a bunch of cornfielders running into the city trying to escape their pasts.LOL

    All the Kenneth Cole shirts and Donna karen skirts and Revlon cannot change ur fugged up past.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/djazz58/ djazz58

    Ghetto……. real chickenheads

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/EsotericEnigma/ EsotericEnigma

    Co -Sign they act no different than the white housewives…drama is drama and that is what these shows are about….these woman are NOT ghetto as the word is defined …they just bring the drama in their lives to the TV …if most of us had a camera on us 24 hours a day …oh my …then I guarantee ghetto would be the word used

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/specialkindalady/ specialkindalady

    What’s up with that dry looking ponytail in pic #7?? Her hair is pulled back and shined to a T…yet that mop hanging off the end is dry as hell! Looks like it came from the $1 bin at the hair store..and her ‘ponytail’ in the middle is showing…! Girl, fire yourself as your own personal hairdresser. If you sposed to be ABOUT it than BE about it and pay someone next time before a camera shoot–cause the colors don’t MATCH!! Oh and yeah, ya’lls ghetto. I like the Housewives of NJ MUCH better! Atleast they really ARE married AND got legit (and not made for t.v) businesses!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/dustyblck2000/ dustyblck2000

    First of all the this show and all the others is not realistic. Its gaudy and shows how shallow whether black or white they are. Ne ne was funny but ghetto and the others were just phony and tried to hide their ghettoness. The white chick on the show was a gold digger and hooker to be messing with a married man and she wore weave just like her black counterparts on the show. Sheree was using her pick to dig as much as she could from her soon to be ex husband. I like nice things as well but I am not going to spend on something as ugly and outrageous just because I can. At least Snow tried to give back and help some young girls, the others was just about self and what they could buy. The show revealed that all of them are alcoholics because everywhere they went, a drink was not far away. Money don’t make you and these women were proof of that. These women on that type of show, no matter the location makes it bad for real women who is doing something for themselves and not depending on some man to give it to them or they screw and claw their way to get a piece of his money. All I can say ladies, looks don’t last forever so try using your brains and close your legs to make your mark.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/MsSherrelle/ MsSherrelle

    The New York, Orange County, and Atlanta housewives are all ghetto.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/southdade77/ southdade77

    wtf yall watch that garbage a bunch a b***hes who got lucky and screwed the right dude whats next reality t.v cameras at child support hearings

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/CurveyRichness/ CurveyRichness

    The Clothes Are Average. The Sewing is all Cinched Who Ever Sewed Those Clothes Need 2 Be Fired. lol the Colors Are Pretty But Its Nothing I Wouldnt pay no More Than $30 For.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/littlebabymia/ littlebabymia

    We have taken reality shows too far this show had so many flaws, lairs and broke ex-wifes it was sad! I thought a housewife is that a WIFE! Not an ex-wife or going through a divorce YO ASS IS NO LONGER A WIFE. The basketball player’s wife should have not signed up for this whack show. The other wives(ex or not) were so wild and outrageous it is sad. If you are a foll not matter how much money you got you will always be a fool and they are!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/thelostdragons/ thelostdragons

    There ghetto and fake as can be.. something that no one should watch.. well its just my opinion.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/bishopsggs/ bishopsggs

    This all comes with the territory. Why would you flaunt and front and not expect people to call you out. Just like we think the NJ wives are all married to mafia, we know that some of the things these sisters did were ghetto. The whites I work with call the Orange county wives White Trash. Money does not make you better, it shows your flaws.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/shilee1/ shilee1

    THAT’S RIGHT!!! YOU TELL THEM LISA, THAT’S MY GIRL!!!! AND IT’S ENTERTAINMENT TO ME, I ALSO WANT TO NOTE THAT YALL SHOW IS THE BEST SHOW OUT OF THE HOUSEWIVES AND IF YALL GOT A NEWS BUFF LIKE ANDERSON COOPER WATCHING & LOVING THE SHOW, I THINK YALL DOING SOMETHING RIGHT, KEEP IT UP, “NOW THE BAD GIRLS CLUB THAT’S ANOTHER STORY”!!!!!!!!!! THEY ARE HOT GHETTO MESSES!!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/such_a_fn_lady/ such_a_fn_lady

    They’re called ghetto cause they’re black & from Atlanta. Ive seen that show ‘Real House Wives’ with the Jewish women and they are ghetto as hell and I havent heard anyone call them ghetto yet.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/SensualATLgrl/ SensualATLgrl

    They are ghetto in the manner in which they act and carry themselves. They are so over the top and animated and as someone who lives and entertains in Atlanta this show is embarassing to us. They do not represent our socialites or anything with a hint of class in it. When the show first aired I had such high hopes given that I communicated with DeShawn so I thought they would show the other housewives how to do it. Disgraceful show and the way they act with that entitlement attitude only make it worst. None of them have paid any dues to have entitlement of anything in this world. Most of them either married or dated with a purpose. I wish they would do these shows right and put our REAL housewives on the show who are the REAL socialites of the various cities in them. All of these women from California to Georgia are jokes to real housewives everywhere. And what about actually being a housewife on the show and not a divorcee. A divorcee is NOT a housewife – duhhhhh. If that is the case then rename the show Women of Atlanta and flow with that. Title is so misleading and the shows have such bitter women on them.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/broke_as_ajoke/ broke_as_ajoke

    the only one that is worth while is the chic name Lisa the rest of them hooks aint about a dime…. wait do any one them work besides LISA hell NO.. why would a man want to marry a woman that aint doing anything for herself…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/PRINCESS_NICKY/ PRINCESS_NICKY

    Sheree looks just like a man!!! She could sooooo pass for a tranny!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Boobyee/ Boobyee

    i f**kin love the show..

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/SXYREDDBONE4U/ SXYREDDBONE4U

    IF SHREEE GOT IT GOING ON SO MUCH THEN WHY SHE WAITING FOR HER EX HUSBAND TO SETTLE WITH HER SUPERFICIAL ASS FOR 6 FIGURES AS SHE SAID CAN U SAY GOLD DIGGER GET CHILD SUPPORT FOR THE KIDS NOT BE GREEDY AND TRY TO TAKE ALL HES GOT SHE SOUNDS LIKE A WOMAN SCORNED

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/KBLOVEISME/ KBLOVEISME

    Look!!! Ya’ll acting like keri Hilson (hatin on) beyonce. Let them women do their thang!!!! its good to see our own living large without the government included (if you catch my drift).. Their fabulous and i love that show and Sheree clothes is very HOT!!, girl got fashion gotta love em… The only flaw is WHY ARE YOU LADIES BEEFING OVER HEAR SAY YOU ALL ARE WEALTHY!!!, let that blow in the wind!!!!!….. Love IT!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/charityariel/ charityariel

    LOOKS LIKE SHE IS TRYIN TOO MANY IDEAS.. THE CLOTHING LINE DOESN’T LOOK COHESIVE

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/mrbluntforce2/ mrbluntforce2

    chickenheads….rofl….. fake, can i see a natural black women on tv.with her own hair, even the white girl got weave, Lord help these black women

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Dat_StudU_Want954/ Dat_StudU_Want954

    I think theres definatly a double standerd. Them New Jersey chicks is ghetto as fuk but aint nobody talkin bout them Italian hoes(no offense) lol.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/SexxxiiAries23/ SexxxiiAries23

    i love the show, i can’t stand sheree and whatever that blondes name is their so superficial… Good looking on Lisa pointing that out… She’s right cause if it were one of the ATL housewives to flip over a table they would probably lose their show… I can’t wait for the next season!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Kara_mel_Queen/ Kara_mel_Queen

    uncle dwight look betta than sheree! lol

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/braids17/ braids17

    Ok.. so the New jersey girls give the ATL a little room for talking. However i think its funny that they didn’t say anything until someone stooped SLIGHTLY below their level. How long has that show been gone… and it sucked. Ghetto girls with rich money are still ghetto girls. sorry… Its called housewives of ATL not hoodrats…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/BLACKSILK1/ BLACKSILK1

    Sticking to the subject… yes the other shows are just as Ghetto. I have watched a few episodes of the Jersey, New York and Orange County women and yes they are just as Ghetto, just in white people fashion.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/2znm/ 2znm

    i actually think all the house wives from ny to cali are sick in the head…they act worse then the common hood rat…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/ANEWME09/ ANEWME09

    I loved the show even though I did think a few of the ladies were “ghetto” at times.. My fav was Lisa.. and her husband.. WHAT A BODY!!! Nonetheless, I intend to watch Season II and YES! I enjoyed Uncle Dwight as well.. he was direct, hilarious and off da chain…lol

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/__iLuvWHYTEb0iiz__/ __iLuvWHYTEb0iiz__

    Color has nothing to do with how some of thses women acted on camera; not just on the Atlanta seasons, but ALL of the cities and seasons. Not all of them were acting out, but a certain few from all of the shows just lost their sh*t when the cameras started rolling. Black and white and any mixture in between have nothing to do with the personalities some of the women displayed. “Ghetto”, I don’t think, is the correct term because that does seem to label the women by color. Sometimes they can act like they have no tact.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/chocolate82silk/ chocolate82silk

    Come on people! The only reasons why they are hating on these women are because they black, rich, southern, and LOOK BETTER! If they were white, ugly, plastic and Northern they would be just another group of rich chicks. I will not , I repeat, will not hate on other black women who are getting paid for being HUMAN! I say, “Ladies, do your thing!”

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/PlayboiSexiBuni/ PlayboiSexiBuni

    I get so sick and tired of people sayin that people Ghetto. First of all, I get called ghetto all the time but i have a lot of class about myself. I’ll be damned if anyone is going to tell me that im ghetto because i like my hair done with long weaves and little bit of color when amber and amanda die their hair Pink and Green thats what i say is crazy

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/GLORIA96/ GLORIA96

    Well, I liked the Atl housewives.. I watch everyone of the housewives and fell that number is a reality show that not really reality and that it just enterainment and believe me most rich people keep there mess inbetween there walls. Also those women in these show are not rich there worthy.. That’s a BIG differents!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Tasty194/ Tasty194

    I MOST DEFINITELY AGREE THAT THERE IS A DEFINITELY A DOUBLE STANDARD ON THE MEDIA AND ANYONE CAN BE GHETTO WHICH IS BASICALLY A LABEL TAKEN FROM AN ACUTAL DEFINITION

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/wamcalif/ wamcalif

    If the ATL wives are ghetto then all the rest of the wives (NY, Orange, NJ) are too. As far as I’m concerned, the ATL wives are the only group I found entertaining.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/adrienna26/ adrienna26

    I think they are a lil on the ghetto side. but nobody is more ghetto them then new jersey. And back to atl; Why does every shin’dig gotta be an event?? A simple get together is an event.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Dont_play2/ Dont_play2

    I think they are all gold diggers, marring money men, spending all his money, Nene is all cleavage, Kim is a spoiled woman who’s probably seeing someone else’s husband…. and those Orange county women are all botox and plastic, it’s a shame.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/missfLysociety87/ missfLysociety87

    NENE=ghetto.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/iiKeepNiigazBusin/ iiKeepNiigazBusin

    i don’t think their ghetto i actually like them better than NEW YORK,ORANGE COUNTY,AND NEW JERESY MY FAVORITE FROM ATLANTA IS NENE SHE IS 100% REAL THE ONLY ONE I CAN ACTUALLY SAY IS A GOLD DIGGER IS SHEREE

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/CocoaCarolina/ CocoaCarolina

    Ghetto? YES? I have more class than all of them put together!! No where near as much money though…..Although Nene was Queen of Ghetto, lol. The rest had a simple sprinkling of ghetto…hints of their pasts?

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/R_Steel/ R_Steel

    Hell yeah them b***hes are ghetto, and race has nothing to do with it, If they were white they would be trailer trash. @wordpress. com OneGentlemanofLeisure

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/fla_dyme89/ fla_dyme89

    i dont think they’re ghetto either. they’re more entertaining then any of the other shows. i like every one on the show except sheree and kim. i think those two are the fakest on the show and kim is so two faced.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Armenian_Princess/ Armenian_Princess

    I haven’t and I don’t watch any of those housewives shows. From what I could tell from the commercials, it’s all stupid…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Flgirll_99/ Flgirll_99

    Hmm…funny enough I never looked at any of them as being “ghetto”…I just thought they all could be a little over the top sometimes. ATL is my favorite housewives cast followed by the New York cast (I don’t like Orange County at all..BORING!). Nene is hilarious and I love her friend Dwight! He needs his own show or more air time in the new season. Now Sheree…is not ghetto but is FAKE, FAKE, FAKETY, FAKE! lol

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/smack_u_silly/ smack_u_silly

    moronic show; moronic concept; who cares what they’re called…unless it’s called ‘cancelled’?

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/msperfect007/ msperfect007

    i love the show!!! black woman doing their damm thing!!!! so f**k all the hater!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/C4pricorn/ C4pricorn

    lmao Sheree looks like Ray Allen…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/smileylsc/ smileylsc

    I totally agree with Lisa. It’s always a double standard with society. It seems that any and everything we do, we get labeled as ghetto, classless, and etc. The ones passing judgment are no better than the ones that they’re judging.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Judy1973/ Judy1973

    Well ATL did they thang, blacks doing well. And all races have cat fights and hater. On the oc they all talk about each other and were so open in showing they are golddigers. ATL /OC Hum Black women have more class dress better look good for our age and bring a lot to the table look at frist lady.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/thugdiva_19/ thugdiva_19

    I don’t see them as “ghetto,” I see them as women who are trying to make something of themselves. Ne-Ne & DeShawn have their foundations, Sheree has her fashion line, Kim is trying to start a music career & Lisa is a real estate agent/manager. When you get a group of women together, you’re bound to have some kind of problem!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Marley1108/ Marley1108

    so true. love u nene and keith sweat baby moms!! lol

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/LIQUIDSENSATIONS662/ LIQUIDSENSATIONS662

    I WOULD’NT SAY THAT THEY ARE GHETTO. HELL THEY CAN’T BE TOO GHETTO, THEY GOT THE WHITE WOMEN TRYING TO COPY THEY ASSES, COMING OUT WITH ALL THESE DIFFERENT HOUSEWIVES SHOWS…**yawn**

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/MizzScooby08/ MizzScooby08

    When i watched the show I didn’t see anyone being ghetto I mean yeah somje people have they’re probblems but the women in this show got over it.To be honest with you this the only season I watched and I loved it the woman did’t seem fake or full of themselves.On that note I would like to say I wish they would let them women do another show that’s all I’m waiting on….

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/blknmild101/ blknmild101

    GHETTO AS HELL !!!!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/BLACKRAyN999/ BLACKRAyN999

    Its not that your ghetto… you know what f**k it… your are ghetto you act like b***hy middle school girls who need some attention and it not just you that act like a bunch of DUMB ASSES but its all the “Real Housewives” crew instead of acting like normal calm adults you argue and carry on like a f**king retard who did not get there gram crackers and coloring book for the day and all of you continue to dance for the camera like trained monkeys s**t dude all of you need to grow up

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Grn_Eyed_QT/ Grn_Eyed_QT

    Ghetto to the 10th Power!!!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/STYLISHDIVA777/ STYLISHDIVA777

    SHEREE’S FACE LOOKS LIKE SKELETOR IN THE PHOTO GO THE LEFT. LOL

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/STYLISHDIVA777/ STYLISHDIVA777

    I enjoyed watching the Housewives of Atlanta, NeNe was my favorite. Kim, my least favorite. I thought she was two-faced and enjoyed stirring up trouble between the black women in her click. She had fake down to a science. And that wig!!! How can you be around all of those black woman and one gay man, (whose weave was way better than Kim’s wig) and not ask someone, how does my hair look. I can’t believe everyone lied. It looked like a big blond Easter bonnet sitting up there all high and independent. Somebody please hip this woman to lacefront wigs, I know she’s seen Beyonce, Toni Braxton & Halle, but to name a few who swear by them and they must be huge in Atlanta. Why does she not own one? Get help Kim, I hope when the new season returns, you will return with some decent hair.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/catscatscats/ catscatscats

    Getto or not i love me some lisa, keep coming back girlfriend…

    then what hell is Getto?

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/mrwilliams214/ mrwilliams214

    I think all these scripted reality shows are a direct indication of the lack of intelligence in America. The power of tv here is astounding, they tell you what to eat, drink,and what beauty is etc. I dont think its ghetto because that would explain where you live and not your state of mind(as previously thought by one of the dumbasses trying to defend themselves) smh. Its ignorance its entertainment and its a shame that we have to turn to so called reality shows to feel good about our own lives.The theory is “man i got problems, but they aint half as bad as such and such on that show”(fill in the blank). Wake up this is all entertainment, the more you talk about this crap the richer they get and the better you feel about your pathetic existence. People you are reality, just no onne has thought your sorry ass story was good enough to make money.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Ms_SoFreshSwag/ Ms_SoFreshSwag

    I don’t think this show is ghetto at all and for those people saying that they are just ignorant. Lisa is my favorite ATL housewife. So would someone call some of the other Housewives series white trash or something else if they’re calling the ATL ones’ ghetto? I don’t think so and that’s dumb. ATL I like the best aside from NJ. Kim is wishy-washy and Sheree is kind of the same. Lisa is the most level headed and Nene is just loud and DeShawn is rather laidback.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/corrinas_da1/ corrinas_da1

    I LOVE THESE LADY’S!!!! LET THEM CALL IT WHAT THEY WANT TOO!! THAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH AMERICA, IT ALWAY’S WANT’S TO PASS JUDGEMENT…. IT’S A PART OF THEIR LIVES THAT THEY WANT THE WORLD TO SEE… KEEP HATING….. THEY GOT THE LOOKS,THE MONEY,THE POWER AND THE RESPECT…. THEY ARE APART OF THIS WORLD THAT GOT IT

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/CMA/ CMA

    I agree i have seen episodes of the NJ housewives and NY. There actions at sum point or another are GHETTO. There r always double standards whenever Minorities and Whites are concerned. For instance the LALA situation, the only person removed was the woman of color where as the white woman was calmed by another white woman. Angelina Jolie ends up with Brad and the media just classifies it as cheating; Gabrielle Union goes after married men and she is a w***e. Paris Hilton get one week in jail without doing ne thing constructive, T.I. get a few months and he was lucky due to his community service. Nothing new!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/ksfordham/ ksfordham

    Lisa said it.. It’s entertainment..I personally know one of the Orange County Housewives from season 1 and yep it is entertainment.. remember..these ladies are getting PAID!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/POPINFRESHX/ POPINFRESHX

    I personally wouldn’t waste a day watching this “BULLS**T”, I am growing sick of the so called ” REALITY SHOWS”. I have yet to see anything that is actually real about any of the shows on any network, most people that consider themselves normal or what is normal for them wouldn’t have cameras around them. And to speak about to have to defend yourself to other’s about what environment that you are from is silly ( if you consider things that you do ghetto, which is a ridiculous way of describing yourself than f**k call it like it is).

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/aricherson/ aricherson

    the show should be called the real golddigging w***ewives of atlanta spoiled women who married rich men. besides flaunting there husbands or ex husbands wealth they should do some meaningfull things with there time and money since they have all these young girls attention. one of the ladies has a kid by keith sweat that she doesnt have custody of lets show that side of their fab life

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/LadyCherish/ LadyCherish

    i dont agree with any of that… ure called ghetto because u are ghetto! housewives NJ is low class as well…. if u dont want to be sscrutinized then dont put ur biz on national television… straight up… people are going to judge u based on what they see and no matter what u SAY thats not going to change it… Lisa is not ghetto… Sheree a little two faced but not ghetto… Nene ghetto and lovin’ it! lol! kim… well we’re not going to speak on kim… lol!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Clihart/ Clihart

    lol T.I. and Paris Hilton were two different things BY FAR. Or did I seem to miss the article when Paris ordered machine guns and silencers?

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Queen_Tatiana09/ Queen_Tatiana09

    Why is it that everytime something involves black people it is automatically labeled as “Ghetto”. The only reason why the word Ghetto even came up is because these women are black (except KIM). They are beautiful women enjoying the finer things in life and broke b***hes need to stop hating.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Amazion255/ Amazion255

    As a single 31yr old woman, watching it for the first time. I must say it is what these wives foucus on, that makes it ghetto. instead of worring about attitudes, & inner personal conflicts. how about showing these younger women, the reality of being with a man that is pursuing this type of life. & why isnt nobody focus on there husband. Wives show ya man some love, Let them know. Say it with me ” we appreciate you” now kiss him, hug him, & let him know. how important him being there truely is. Thats a happy ending

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/start123/ start123

    some what it the Rickmen for for letting them women spend they money and for not making they women eared that money and be a working houe wife tell other stories about working house wifes of atl and other shows too that the thing all show do more like donated to charity and things to show tht housewifes and more then gold digger and thingsd too so i so more on the other things good about being a housewife for real

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/al3xdifurnastay/ al3xdifurnastay

    I AGREE THAT GHETTO IS A STATE OF MIND BUT ALL I REPEAT… ALL OF THE HOUSEWIFE SHOWS ARE A WASTE OF TIME WHY DO WE AS VIEWERS CARE ABOUT THESE WOMEN THEY DONT PAY ANY BILLS IN OUR HOUSEHOLD THEY DONT EVEN HAVE ANY EVENTS THAT OCCOUR IN EVERYDAY LIFE THAT ARE AT ALL INTERESTING. I MEAN REALLY CAT FIGHTS TALKING BEHIND EACHOTHERS BACKS SOUNDS A BIT MUCH LIKE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA. BEING A YOUNG WOMAN I FEEL THAT THEY NEED A NEW ANGLE FOR THE SHOW THE WAY ITS GOING ON NOW IS JUST DISGUSTING AND NOT AT ALL ATTRACTIVE!! ITS SAD REALLY I MEAN THE THINGS ON THIS SHOW I COULD GO UP TO CRENSHAW HIGH OR ANY SCHOOL IN LA AND FIND SOMETHING MUCH MOR ENTERTAINING…

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/lauren-TRUE/ lauren-TRUE

    We place higher standards on our Black women, it’s not that they don’t have class; it’s that they refuse to use it. The things we hold important and the things white women hold important are different. For instance; in the episode in (HW-New Jersey) that Lisa is speaking about where the table is overturned, she angry cause they messing with her family. But in (HW_Atlanta) they angry over who can and cannot sing or whose clothes look the best or who got invited to whose party, “Dumb stuff”! That’s why they are noted has “Ghetto”! You want a first class rating? Then hold yourself to higher standards and stop the (BS)!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/sexylilmamac1982/ sexylilmamac1982

    ive watched a coulple of episodes of all of the housewivies series and it is all the same a bunch of women wit alot of money and free time on they hands one is no worst then the other so if u gone call one ghetto they all ghetto cause they all are the same in there own way

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/j_frank_88/ j_frank_88

    Well I mean alot of black women think acting ghetto is cute when it’s just a damn shame. Have some class and standards.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/carmel5669/ carmel5669

    i myself love tha housewives of atlanta they jus real black women keepin it real as real get can’t wait 4 tha second season lookin forward 2 tha new housewife kim good but u not a housewife ok it is wat it is as far as i say about bein ghetto my baby daddy say i’m ghetto u he wasn’t sayin it wen he was all in it so i’m goin 2 keep bein me n like i said it is wat it is

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/j_frank_88/ j_frank_88

    Being ghetto is not keeping it real. This is why were looked upon as fools and not taken seriously. Come on now being ghetto is just plain sad.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/alpha111906/ alpha111906

    if you have a problem with doing a reality tv show…quit the show…if you have a problem with an audience commenting on your behavior…quit the show…they didn’t force you to be on camera…you chose to get on camera and act a fool…if you are acting…then don’t get offended…if you are aware that your behavior is a stereotype…do something about it and stop complaining….it’s entertainment…call the “white versions”…trailer park and move on

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/SCIASTY/ SCIASTY

    I LOVE THE ATL HOUSEWIFE SHOWS AND I DON’T THINK THAT THEY’RE GHETTO. I AM LOOKING FORWARD FOR A SECOND EPISODE. WHEN WHITE PEOPLE DO ANYTHING BAD THERE ISN’T ANY PROBLEM BUT WHEN BLACK PEOPLE DO IT THERE IS A BIG PROBLEM. RACISM WILL ALWAYS BE IN THIS WORLD WE CAN’T RUN AWAY FROM IT.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/thoughtmanifest/ thoughtmanifest

    I love seeing black people live better lifestyles. However, I must say, im sadened to see rich black people, waste money on expensive European material items, rather than focus on uplifting the black communities. Sure its your money, your life, your choice; but that money could have bought computers, school books, chemistry labs, college funds, or whatever black kids in school need to advance in education, and better compete with suburban kids who’s schools are up to date in technology. Blacks waste money trying to “out do” other blacks, rather than pooling our money together to Educate, and uplift our entire race, and our future race of people.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/2003_ALIZAY/ 2003_ALIZAY

    I luv the Housewives of ATL, they keep it real, and they all in some way or another are helping other ppl. So 2 thumbs up 2 the cast and tell them haters get like me!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/ViveLaResistance/ ViveLaResistance

    I’ve never seen this show or the “white version,” but I think all these stupid, reality television shows are “ghetto”. It’s the same nonsense over and over again in different settings and it stopped being entertaining like five years ago.

    And lmao@Carmel5669… you sound ghetto as hell yourself. =D

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/mr_fantastic_ga/ mr_fantastic_ga

    This is funny because me and my friend discussed this last week and wow… Here it is. These women describe Atlanta period… Full of “broke niggas with money”… Especially lele or whateva her name is… The sad thing is that they actually think that their classy… But by acting that way they appear even more ghetto…. “And they wonder why niggas get white girls when they get rich.”

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/R_U_SO_ANXIOUS/ R_U_SO_ANXIOUS

    THIS ISNT FAIR AT ALL… BUT WE’VE BEEN GOING THUR THIS TYPE OF STUFF… IT SEEMS LIKE THE MEDIA WOULD GROW UP A LIL’ AND GHETTO ISNT A COLOR! ALL RACES CAN DO SOMETHING THAT IS GHETTO AS HELL

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  • http://www.blackplanet.com/dafinestchica73/ dafinestchica73

    wow anyone who thinks this show isnt ghetto along with its counter-part which is trailer trash or skid row clad……… has some real issues with reality…….. acting a damn fool in public and yelling and so forth is so not the in thing to do……. like they say u can by education but u cant buy class……… now u ghetto broads gonna have a hard time understanding that one……. tell u what ask the black chic u hate to help u understand what i said……..rofl

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/j_frank_88/ j_frank_88

    Yeah I agree with fantastic. Thats why niggas go for the white girls in the end.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/justineclayton/ justineclayton

    umm not all of atlanta is full of ghetto people thank ou very much

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/blackdiamond184/ blackdiamond184

    People are people ghetto or not. This site feeds into so many stereotypes I have never herd of. Is Opera or Michelle Obama ghetto ? NO, the people writing these stupid articles are. The reason people act a certain way can depend on where they are from and I know some ghetto white chicks who make these women look good.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/karemel4/ karemel4

    Don’t believe the hype!!! I think some screens where edited very untastefully. Which makes these woman appear Ghetto. Its all about ratings whenit comes to reality TV.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/wincie/ wincie

    did nene ever get kicked out the house she was renting from her landlord? yeah she’s a real atl housewife and shes renting

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/wincie/ wincie

    did nene ever get kicked out the house she was renting from her landlord? yeah she’s a real atl housewife and shes renting cant afford to pay rent

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/GaThickGurl2006/ GaThickGurl2006

    To see ppl say that this show is Ghetto is really upsetting to me. Ghetto is everywhere in every different race, culture and whatever else you name it, it’s there. Does this show make black ppl look better? No, it just makes us seem as if we are selfish and loud people. Seriously if they put a show out like that they should knew better. Like the article said Ghetto is a state of mind, and this is coming from a person who sees this everyday and compared to what I see each and everyday they have a whole lot of class.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/southpole9876/ southpole9876

    Well the show is not really ghetto, but ignorant individuals think because it’s a black people show, it must be. That’s the world that we live in, the “Great” USA. No matter what happens, even though we have a black president, African Americans will always be second to whites. So, just ignore the people who say the show is ghetto. Besides, great people don’t care about negativity, they only care about positive things. So, the actors, or whatever, the people on the show should just ignore those who said their show is ghetto, and move on. You can’t change people’s small minds, the only thing you can do, is do what you do the best way it can be don.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/southpole9876/ southpole9876

    done*

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/dollarz6/ dollarz6

    don’t get it twisted people.. ghetto is the thing to be now.. every white person want’s to become black now and their rappering grandmom to.. as long as your not loud country with it.. it’s the new world we live in.. buy some lip’s,booty,hair,and nail’s.. black is in now.. be pride if your ghetto..i’m from ghetto just not a loud country person.. i’m more natural i don’t like fake stuff.. i have friend’s that are love them just the same.. i love the show myself.. their just showing us their selves and their rich to.. make it’s interesting and more human..

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/True2me09/ True2me09

    for real for real while the y are judging the ATL housewives they need to talk about the new jersy cast… they act like they are the fuking sopranos…..orange county they drunks with junkies for children the new cast ummm let me see what the fuk r they on tv for exactly….. personally i like the atl cast i just identify with them…. real people with real everyday problems…if u look everbody has a click in theres a sheree in everyone a kim a ne ne a lisa and the other soft hearted girl who most likely has the most money…. btu its all about what you like…. the whites just prefer their kind and we ours…..so just get the fuk over it and let it alone… who cares for real aint need to complain about it its going to be this way until we decied to change it…but peolpe of the world lets just say this together “sticks and stones, sticks and stones” i love yalll im out…….

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/j_frank_88/ j_frank_88

    Ghetto is not the way to be people! Thats why we have no respect from others because of ignorant t.v. shows like this s**t here. Come on now.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/slik1/ slik1

    I dont think the show was ghetto at all and who really cares what other things, as long as we think good of ourselves and what (WE) have accomplished in Life as Black People!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/1865go/ 1865go

    …I KNOW THESE FOLK AIN’T CALLIN MY PEOPLE GHETTO …AIN’T NOTHING MORE GHETTO AND MORE SUPERFICIAL THAN THE HOUSWIVES OF NEW YORK…DID YOU SEE THEIR REUNION…I WANTED TO THROW UP, BECAUSE THEY NEVER TALKED ABOUT ANYTHING OF SUBSTANCE …AND THEIR PHILOSOPHICAL DISCUSSION THEY THOUGHT THEY WERE HAVING WHERE PETTY IMMATURE…THEY WERE OUT OF TOUCH WITH REALITY…I WAS CONFUSED WITH WHO WERE FRIENDS OR ENEMIES…IN THE ATL THERE WERE ISSUES AND CONFLICTS…THAT WERE RECOGNIZABLE AND REAL…HOUSEWIVES OF NEW YORK WAS JUST SOME MORE WHITE STUCK-UP WOMEN WHO THOUGHT THEY WERE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT EVERYTHING IN THE WORLD…YEAH…LOL EXCEPT FOR THE REAL WORLD …WHERE REAL PEOPLE …STRUGGLE …SUFFER…THE ATL HOUSEWIVES CAME FROM A VERY REAL PERSPECTIVE …AND WHERE NOT HALF AS GHETTO AS THOSE WHITE HONKY B***HES …YEAH I SAID IT …MAD HIT ME UP…1865GO…READ THE USER NAME B***H FIGUR IT OUT…WHITE FOLKS AND MEDIA STOP BEING DISRESPECTFUL TO US…READ MY BLOG ON MICHAEL VICK ALL YOU BLOGGERS…PEACE OUT!!!!

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Thickums231/ Thickums231

    The Real Housewives Of Atlanta were not ghetto they were very entertaining it was the best of any of the housewives shows and i am waiting for season 2 to come on because these other housewife shows have nothing on them

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/ms_real2008/ ms_real2008

    I loved the show and i’m shocked that anyone thought that show was ghetto. I thought that the show was entertaining as hell and i’m waiting for the second season. What’s so ghetto about ladies going through situations that people can relate to? Each of these ladies (i don’t know too much about what kim does) each are doing something productive and helping the community in their lives.

  • http://www.blackplanet.com/Lahdeia/ Lahdeia

    These women were not ghetto, not in the least. I didn’t see the whole episode about the chick flipping a table over. That was simply entertainment to me. I do know black women who have lost it enough to flip a table over, but the cameras are not on us. If she felt that is what she had to do then hey, flip it, if it keeps you from whooping someone’s butt.

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