Ramona Singer, the “timeless” 68-year-old star of The Real Housewives of New York City, is facing a wave of internet backlash following a selfie that might just be the most ambitious FaceTune endeavor we’ve ever seen. Forget the fountain of youth; it seems she’s discovered the “filter of youth” instead.
In an Instagram post where she proudly declared, “Just another great night in Palm Beach,” Ramona appeared so youthful that one could reasonably suspect she had swapped faces with a teenager. Lurking behind the smooth skin and sparkly teeth was a reality that left fans with more questions than answers. Was this a late audition for High School Musical? Where’s the ID to verify this youthful glow?
Among the flood of comments, a fan candidly remarked, “Ramona, you look like a newborn!” Let’s take a moment to appreciate the sheer audacity of that statement. There are fewer wrinkles on a fresh egg than on this footage of our beloved diva. Another curious follower quipped, “Is Ramona in the room with us?” It appears the photograph itself has stolen the show, leaving us to wonder whether we’re witnessing a poorly rendered CGI version of the woman herself.
Then came the comments that could only be categorized as shakily humorous critiques. One not-so-subtle observer pointed out, “Come on, this makes you look younger than Avery,” referring to her daughter. It’s as if she’s competing not just with her reflection in the mirror, but with a whole generation that’s yet to experience a filter so unforgiving—or forgiving, depending on how you see it.
But the pièce de résistance was the comment that read, “Really Ramona?!?!? Do you really think that looks like you?????” Ah, the voice of reason cutting through the digital noise like a sharp knife through a classic Manhattan cheesecake. And let’s not forget the praise of the filter itself, hailed as “legendary” by one fan who probably deserves a reality show of their own.
As we lament over how Ramona’s editing skills rival the finest art forms of Renaissance Italy, one cannot help but feel a touch of envy. This artistic endeavor is reminiscent of the time Picasso painted in that abstract style—only here, we’re left with an almost cartoon-like figure who’s taken a detour through the world of youthful delusions.
All jokes aside, Ramona continues to capture the attention of viewers and followers alike, even after her lengthy tenure on the show that started in 2008. By the way, her 22-year marriage to Mario? It’s still a plotline worthy of a soap opera. Meanwhile, her relationship with Bill Luby shows us that while love may not age, selfies can—and they can age alarmingly well under the right lighting.
