Watch What Crappens – Ep #3216 – RHOBH S15E09 Part Two: Hamptons Manifesto
Hosts: Ben Mandelker & Ronnie Karam
Date: February 13, 2026
Episode Overview
In this animated recap, Ben and Ronnie tackle the second part of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (S15E09), bouncing between Amanda’s Malibu manifestation party and the jet-set glamour of Kyle, Dorit, and Rachel Zoe’s Hamptons trip. The hosts revel in Bravo’s messy group dynamics, the generational culture clash over “manifesting,” and the ongoing soap opera of crumbling marriages, ego, and status.
Tone: Playful, irreverent, and sharply observational, Ben and Ronnie skewer Bravo antics with affection and biting humor.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Amanda’s Manifestation Party: A Millennial Hustle Meets Gen X Disdain
- Setup: Amanda hosts a “manifestation party” at her Malibu house, but her luxury-themed self-help efforts meet skepticism and mockery from the other women.
- Amanda’s “moment” language: The hosts riff repeatedly on Amanda’s endless chatter about having “a caviar moment,” “a buffet moment,” and even “a bathroom moment,” lampooning her millennial branding of every mundane event.
- [05:39] Ben: “There was a cheese and meat moment.”
- [05:51] Ronnie: “Do I love anything as much as Amanda loves a moment? I mean, I like Taylor Swift. Does that count as a moment?”
- The Money Queen Mat: The hosts and Housewives ridicule Amanda’s “Money Queen & co.” doormat as a billboard for nouveau riche cringe.
- [06:07] Becca: “This says, nouveau rich. I have arrived. Money queen at your service. Give me a break.”
- Generational clash: Ben notes the awkwardness of a Gen X clique forced into a self-branding millennial ritual, highlighting that most attendees are already rich and can’t relate to manifesting for money or “freedom.”
- [17:51] Ronnie: “There really is also such a generational divide happening here... There’s not a huge difference of ages. But you definitely get the sense of millennial versus...Gen X, right? ... If Amanda were with her fellow millennials, they’d be like, ‘Let’s totally journal, this is such an important moment!’ But with these women, they’re like, ‘What the fudge?’”
2. Manifestation Exercises—Met With Sarcasm
- Party Favors: The hosts cackle over the party bags—journals, a straw, and a “manifestation moment” glass—and the Housewives’ withering responses.
- [15:55] Ronnie (mocking): “Oh, and you gave us your book. The Money—Be It. Be A. And Manifest. Is that what it says? I don’t remember.”
- [16:13] Ben: “Oh, I can’t wait to go home and start skimming through this. That was one of the funniest things Erica’s ever…so passive aggressive.”
- No One Participates in Good Faith: Erica shades Amanda for giving away a self-published book and for jumping into manifesting too quickly.
- [17:11] Erica (via hosts): “What am I supposed to manifest? This feels like sex without foreplay. We just went right in.”
- Advice from Sutton: Sutton seizes the moment to tell Amanda to own up about talking behind Dorit’s back, while everyone else’s barely concealed boredom simmers.
- [24:38] Sutton (as performed): “Say, look, I was talking about your marriage without you present…if you don’t cop to it and you don’t say, you know what, I did say that, people ain’t gonna respect you...You’re a big girl. You’re not a young spring chicken.”
3. The Hamptons Trip – Starstruck Housewives
- B-Team Jealousy: Amanda’s party is so dull that Ben and Ronnie joke about how obviously jealous the non-Hamptons invitees are, making the best of being left with “double benches” and zero cocktails.
- [09:02] Erica (via hosts): “How did I get left out of the Hamptons? I should be in the Hamptons right now, manifesting billions. Instead, I’m at Kyle’s old house with a Money Queen welcome mat.”
- Kyle and Dorit’s Giddiness: In the Hamptons, Kyle and Dorit are over-awed to meet fashion royalty, especially Rachel Zoe’s power circle and Donna Karan.
- [11:27] Ben: “Kyle’s eyes literally cross. I’m surprised they didn’t move into the other sockets. Like they switched sockets with you. ‘And it’s Donna Karan!’...‘Someone tell her I know Jamie Lee Curtis! Hurry, run!’”
- Meeting the Legends: The scenes with Donna Karan and jokes about celebrity encounters are lampooned, highlighting the women’s hunger for status validation.
- [12:13] Becca: “Oh my God, Donna, you must be so worried with Michael Moore about to kill you—oh, I’m sorry, that’s me. I’m from Halloween.”
- [14:41] Ben: “You know she was like, who the was that thirsty ass woman at Rachel's table?”
4. Marital Drama and “Manifesting” Misery
- Dorit’s Marital Woes: The recap pivots to Dorit opening up in the Hamptons about her separation and PK’s obsession with status.
- [27:13] Dorit: “I’ve been married for ten years. Together for 14. ... My relationship with PK changed when he became obsessed with his public image.”
- Rachel Zoe’s ‘Discovery’ of male mid-life crises brings heavy sarcasm:
- [31:59] Ben: “Breaking news! Midlife crises amongst men happen between the ages of 40 and 55. ... I love how she’s like, ‘Guys, I’m really starting to see this. It’s like an epidemic across the board.’”
- Financial Battlefields: Dorit’s explanations of convoluted custody and financial mediation are mined for comedy.
- [29:01] Becca: “Same thing to the financials that he does to every Doritos box I bring in the house when he’s trying to calorie count. He redacted them.”
- Passive Aggression and Victimhood: Amanda’s refusal to own her gossip, and her quick claims of victimhood when called a “wimp,” drive the hosts into a montage of Housewives cursing and calling each other out.
- [37:24] Erica (via Ronnie): “If Amanda can’t handle being called a wimp, she’s in the wrong group.”
- Montage of RHOBH women calling each other “Cut Fitnesses,” as the hosts cackle.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- [05:51] Sutton (via Ben): “‘Do I love anything as much as Amanda loves a moment? I mean, I like Taylor Swift. Does that count as a moment?’”
- [06:07] Bose (via Becca): “This says, nouveau rich. I have arrived. Money queen at your service. Give me a break.”
- [16:13] Erica (via hosts): “Oh, I can’t wait to go home and start skimming through this.”
- [17:11] Erica (via hosts): “What am I supposed to manifest? This feels like sex without foreplay. We just went right in.”
- [24:38] Sutton (as performed): “Say, look, I was talking about your marriage without you present…if you don’t cop to it…people ain’t gonna respect you. You’re not a young spring chicken.”
- [31:59] Ben (re: Rachel Zoe): “Breaking news! Midlife crises amongst men happen between the ages of 40 and 55.”
- [37:24] Erica (via Ronnie): “If Amanda can’t handle being called a wimp, she’s in the wrong group.”
Timestamps for Major Segments
- 00:38: Episode intro, quick call-back to Part One; jump into the manifestation party setup.
- 02:02: Roast of Amanda’s manifestation brand, “moment” obsession, and skepticism over her business model.
- 04:40: Arrival at Amanda’s house—Money Queen mat and doormat critique.
- 06:07: Erica & Bose arrive, mocks over nouveau riche signals.
- 09:14: Shift to Hamptons trip; hosts note “B Team” vibes at Amanda’s party.
- 11:27: Kyle and Dorit meet Donna Karan: fan-girling and celebrity thirst.
- 15:04: Manifestation favor bags; guests unimpressed.
- 17:11: Unwillingness to participate in “manifesting,” generational culture clash.
- 24:38: Sutton’s direct advice: Amanda should own up to her gossip.
- 27:28: Deep dive into Dorit’s marriage, custody, and PK’s PR obsession.
- 31:59: Rachel Zoe declares her “epidemic” discovery of male insecurity.
- 36:51: Amanda pivots to self-pity; “don’t call me a wimp in my home.”
- 37:24: Epic montage: the history of “Cut Fitness” insults on RHOBH.
Final Observations
Ben and Ronnie expertly peel apart the tension between Bravo’s staged empowerment rituals and the raw, relentless Housewives shade. Their fast-paced gags, impersonations, and asides highlight both the ridiculousness and the delicious drama that make Real Housewives so addictive.
If you missed the episode, you’ll come away understanding the generational gulf between millennial “manifesters” and old-school mean-girl millionaires, the hunger for elite acceptance, and why genuine vulnerability will always be upstaged by designer mats and a well-timed “Cut Fitness.”
