I don't expect everyone to have the time that I do to keep up with current events. Some people are actually too busy to devour periodicals cover to cover like I get to. If cotton is the fabric of my life, then the E! channel and Bravo are fighting for the soundtrack. It's not like I sit down with popcorn to watch the 20th Hottest Celebrity Bodies on the daily, but I have learned the answers to quite a few trivia questions from E! True Hollywood Stories.
Before last weeks episode, I felt that I knew The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills intimately. It is the only Housewives franchise I watch. I got sucked in last year during a day long marathon and couldn't stop watching. Craig hates the show as much as I love it and his disdain distracts from my viewing pleasure.
Craig questions how I could find this show entertaining. This is coming from the guy who can watch the Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction for 6 hours without taking a bathroom break. I find the lifestyles of these women fascinating. The core group are around my age, yet lead such different lives. Maybe Craig thinks I'd jump ship for that lifestyle in a minute if given the opportunity. And he would be right. Or at least I thought I would until this scene from last week's episode.
As much as I would love a closet full of Louboutins, I don't want to live in a world where it is inappropriate to use the word "cock" sitting around at a BBQ with your best girlfriends.
What kind of shoes do the Jersey housewives wear?
A-FUCKING-MEN!!!
I saw that episode (it is too the only Housewives series I watch) and I was like.. what?
Cock, Balls, Dick?
I love cock.
Posted by: Rachel {at} Mommy Needs a Vacation | 10/10/2011 at 06:39 AM
I have not been sucked into the housewives but I have a sick fascination with Bridezillas. I think it's because I would NEVER behave that way and it fascinates me that people do. K-ster gets VERY mad when I watch it.
Posted by: sparkling74 | 10/10/2011 at 06:54 AM
Just stay away. I haven't seen Bridezillas - but yes it is crazy how people will act when they know that they are being filmed. I would be so self conscious.
Posted by: Poppy | 10/10/2011 at 07:04 AM
I'm a sucker for the Housewives of Orange County... My husband also hates the show, but since he has recently found a show called Gigalos and records it he can no longer make fun of me HA HA HA
Posted by: Audrey | 10/10/2011 at 08:12 AM
All I got was some promo ad for the show...and of course the commercial. Well, IKN, how good a friends these ladies are...but I would use that word with my girlfriends...
Posted by: Lindyez | 10/10/2011 at 08:52 AM
The Serb and I spent our anniversary in a swanky hotel room eating $40 chocolate bars from the minibar while we sat in front of a RHoOC marathon, mesmerized. It was awesome. The next day we woke up with chocolate stains all over the sheets from passing out on a Snickers. The hotel staff thought we were either super kinky or un-housebroken pigs (it looked like we'd taken a dump on the bed) but despite the mortification, it remains the best night ever.
ps Have you seen the Real Housewives of Late Night on Jimmy Fallon? Hilarious.
Posted by: Lori Dyan | 10/10/2011 at 01:05 PM
I'm sure I had a comment on this, but then I saw the LinkWithin to a post of yours called Booze, Blood and Sperm Pancakes, and now this post just seems like a waste of time when I could be reading about sperm pancakes. So that's where I'm going.
Posted by: Bethany | 10/10/2011 at 01:41 PM
Fuckin' A Poppy I thought the SAME thing when I watched my recorded episode. I was like, "Really? It's that offensive? Well there goes my chance!"
Posted by: Kim Pugliano | 10/10/2011 at 02:28 PM
I watch all franchises of The Real Housewives. I was completely disgusted that she said cock at a barbecue. We reserve that term for only our finest dinner parties.
Posted by: Bridget | 10/10/2011 at 03:34 PM
Rachel,
I so love your honesty!
Posted by: Natalie | 10/10/2011 at 03:36 PM
My sisters and I had a looonngg conversation about this! And we feel the same way!
Posted by: Natalie | 10/10/2011 at 03:36 PM
My husband swears he can hear brain cells dying every time he catches me watching one of those shows...
Posted by: Amy Young-Buckler | 10/10/2011 at 05:07 PM
I'm still in love with the OC. I just can't believe how many of them have crashed, burned, and come back for more! Although RHONJ does make me nostalgic for my family's Thanksgiving get togethers...
Posted by: Domesticated Gal | 10/10/2011 at 06:27 PM
I'll admit a complete fascination with the fascination of the show. I'm not quite at Craig's level of Disdain . . . it's more a "why the hell do you like this?" type relationship I have with my kids and Caillou.
Having grown up in NJ - in fact, having grown up in a very, very "suburban" part of NJ, I think I've actually met one or two of the housewives (I'm 90% sure one of them is one of my best friend's stepmother, but I'm too lazy to do the research). The word "cock" is most welcome in most any situation. And I've seen what you can do with your hair, if given ample hairspray.
Posted by: John | 10/11/2011 at 08:11 AM
I'll admit a complete fascination with the fascination of the show. I'm not quite at Craig's level of Disdain . . . it's more a "why the hell do you like this?" type relationship I have with my kids and Caillou.
Having grown up in NJ - in fact, having grown up in a very, very "suburban" part of NJ, I think I've actually met one or two of the housewives (I'm 90% sure one of them is one of my best friend's stepmother, but I'm too lazy to do the research). The word "cock" is most welcome in most any situation. And I've seen what you can do with your hair, if given ample hairspray.
Posted by: John | 10/11/2011 at 08:12 AM
"Real Housewives Love Cock"
I think you may have given me an idea for my first tattoo...
Posted by: julie gardner | 10/11/2011 at 10:57 AM
Oops. I guess you said "like" and I said "love" -
So we know who the slut is now. Don't we.
Posted by: julie gardner | 10/11/2011 at 10:58 AM
I thought the same thing - what a bunch of prudes. But let's be honest, we'll both still be watching, won't we?
Posted by: The Flying Chalupa | 10/11/2011 at 04:07 PM
Okay, I've watched that promo like 4 times - do they say that in it? 'Cause I'm not smart enough for the Real Housewives, apparently!
Posted by: Megan (Best of Fates) | 10/11/2011 at 08:28 PM
After all that crap, there is a scene from the show in which one of the women say "cock" and the rest act like they ran over a toddler. It was seriously ridiculous.
Posted by: Poppy | 10/11/2011 at 09:38 PM
I thought so until I watched yesterday's DVR episode. I had a hard time finding any redeeming quality.
Posted by: Poppy | 10/11/2011 at 09:46 PM
That would be super slut. I adore you.
Posted by: Poppy | 10/11/2011 at 09:47 PM
After the last few episodes I'm fascinated with my fascination. I think I'll stick to porn.
Posted by: Poppy | 10/11/2011 at 09:50 PM
I might have to check out a few of the others because the BH chicks are killing me with their prissiness.
Posted by: Poppy | 10/11/2011 at 09:53 PM
He's probably right!
Posted by: Poppy | 10/11/2011 at 09:55 PM
Did you see last nights episode too? I seriously don't think I can watch them anymore. They wouldn't like me much.
Posted by: Poppy | 10/11/2011 at 09:56 PM
I'm not so big a TV snob to be able to say that I haven't watched but I can say that I've never watched an entire episode.
Also, one of the RHofNY was one of my best friends from elementary school so to preserve those sweet memories I don't watch hers.
But if there is a show that talks "cock" then I'm there!
Posted by: Mad Woman behind the Blog | 10/11/2011 at 09:58 PM
Did you see last nights? I think I'm over Beverly Hills, I need something a little edgier because I could no longer see myself hanging out with any of them and really that is part of the fantasy!
Posted by: Poppy | 10/11/2011 at 09:58 PM
Well send me an Evite for your next BBQ.
Posted by: Poppy | 10/11/2011 at 09:59 PM
Don't bother, it's seriously soul sucking and they only spell c-o-c-k.
Posted by: Poppy | 10/11/2011 at 10:01 PM
I think I'm going to forward your comment to my husband because that would serve as anniversary, birthday and valentine's all rolled into one. I'll remember to pack plastic sheeting and wet wipes.
Posted by: Poppy | 10/11/2011 at 10:05 PM
Which is why I would hang out with you. I wouldn't even want a glass of their $2000.00 a bottle champagne if I couldn't say, "this shit is good".
Posted by: Poppy | 10/11/2011 at 10:06 PM
Haven't found that one yet. Craig was into Jerseylicious for a few episodes, but only because he thought one of the chicks was hot. Apparently he is over her.
Posted by: Poppy | 10/11/2011 at 10:09 PM
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Posted by: Poppy | 10/12/2011 at 11:25 AM
Amen, sister! Amen!!
BTW, I REFUSE to watch "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" or any other place.
Posted by: Tonya | 10/12/2011 at 03:21 PM
You have more brain cells than I do because of it. After this weeks episode, I'm pretty sure I'm done. Well, like 90% sure.
Posted by: Poppy | 10/12/2011 at 09:51 PM