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Boob Tube, Watercooler · August 9, 2010

Why Bravo’s ‘Real Housewives’ Has Failed Us


I didn’t watch Bravo’s Real Housewives set of programs until Real Housewives of Atlanta premiered last year. There was a lot of buzz in the urban community about these wives, so I had to see for myself the madness and the mayhem surrounding these divas from the Peachtree state. Like many others, I became entrenched in these women’s lives as they cursed each other out, fought, clawed, and pulled wigs. It was must see TV alright. After becoming a fan of RHOA, I began watching the other installments of the series, which included Orange County (the flagship), New York, and later, New Jersey.

Then I began to see a pattern here.

These are not real housewives at all.

They are poor representations of women who run their homes as well as juggle their careers. When I look at these so-called housewives (which many aren’t because they are not even married), I see that Bravo’s blatant attempt to pull us in is working. But instead of showing real housewives with real problems and issues and concerns, they’ve decided to make it into a soap opera entity with plenty of drama. As a mother of two myself who has a real story to tell, the Real Housewives franchise is a little disheartening.

There is such a thing as “entertainment purposes only”. And yes, I know money talks and so does commercial airtime. The more drama a “reality” show can have, the more dollars the network can make. I truly get it. But at the same time, we have to ask ourselves does everything have to have a sell-out factor? What is wrong with showing real women dealing with real issues when it comes to being married, parenting, and working on their careers and goals? Why isn’t there a show on television showing true images of this?

Would it not be a success for a network?

Real Housewives is a fail to me. There is so much more that could’ve been done with these programs, but alas, it’s not. So we can just laugh at others expense while the real “hero” in this debacle is the television network, who rakes in the dough.

I hear the latest installment of the D.C. housewives show a more realistic view of ‘A Cubicle Chick’, but because I’ve been tainted by so many of these “supposedly” real shows, I think I will pass. That is one party I don’t mind being tardy for.

What are your thoughts on the Real Housewives shows? Do you watch? And more importantly, why do you watch? Are we laughing AT these ladies and not WITH them? Sound off below.


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Comments

  1. TheFabChick says

    August 9, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    Great point! I totally agree with you! 🙂

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      August 9, 2010 at 1:04 pm

      Thanks for reading. I would love to see more “real” housewives on television.

      Reply
  2. DryerBuzz says

    August 9, 2010 at 1:06 pm

    Like you I was pulled in when Bravo picked up the Atlanta wives, ex's and claimjumpers. When the second season of Atlanta took on the same script and omens of OC, it started to feel a bit soap opera-ish. Now as DC comes into play I find myself a bit bored and no longer imagine the life of a housewife.

    Reality has lost its originality. I'm sure the real players in DC are not star struck with the happenings at the White House.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      August 9, 2010 at 3:50 pm

      A part of me wants to see the D.C. edition but another part is so over it. I will watch the tweets when the show is on but that is about it. Thanks for commenting.

      Reply
  3. UrbanGlamGyrl says

    August 9, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    i too did not watch the other installments, but i tuned in for the Atlanta show. i had my DVR set so i would never miss a episode. i totally agree with you. i was sucked in and then i was sucked into the VH1 hit Basketball Wives. it puzzled me as well as how most of the women on the show were not wives at all. i admit to being enthralled in these shows at one point, but i'm so totally over most of these so called "reality" shows. i just can't take them anymore, i feel i could be doing more productive things toward my goals and business. i may watch if i get some downtime or just need to veg out one day after i've been hard on work, but i will NOT be setting my DVR anymore to any of these shoes… i will watch Rachel Zoe and Project Runway though, lol.

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  4. Miss Sara says

    August 9, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    I was late getting involved w/ the Housewives & once I started watching? I really didn’t feel as though I had missed out on anything. Like most “reality” shows the “Housewives” are about drama… These are simply “grown” (based on age solely) women looking for attention that they’re not receiving from their husband’s or lack of. *shrug*

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Are we twinning or nah? 😂😂😂 Are we twinning or nah? 😂😂😂
4/10 should be declared a national holiday because 4/10 should be declared a national holiday because on this day a king was born! Happy birthday, son. Love you more than words can say! 🎉🎉🎉
May we continue to have crazy/fun adventures toget May we continue to have crazy/fun adventures together. You deserve an overflow of serendipity, and all the joy I can provide. Still celebrating—Happy Birthday, Mommy! 🎉🎉🎉
Worked hard all week so we deserved a little treat Worked hard all week so we deserved a little treat. ✌🏾
My novel ‘A Clermont Lane Wedding’ is certainl My novel ‘A Clermont Lane Wedding’ is certainly not biographical, but there are traces of my life all up and down this book (hint hint). It’s a perfect Spring Break read!

It’s got romance, intrigue, a little mystery, and a family legacy on the line. On sale on Amazon, eBooks and paperback, link in bio.
The miracle of being a WOMAN. A life giver. A soul The miracle of being a WOMAN. A life giver. A soul nurturer. A blessing. ✨
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