I think that one of the reasons why the show “The Real Housewives of Orange County” works is because (1) people are fascinated with the lifestyles of the wealthy, and (2) people can feel better about themselves when they compare their lives with superficial, excessive, dysfunctional world that is exaggerated on television. Basically, the show is a modern-day equivalent of Dynasty.
Like many of my friends who have a secret addiction to the show, I watch it for the reasons stated above. However, I also find it entertaining because there is an element of truth in the show. The big cars, the overabundance of people with bleached blonde hair, the mothers who dress like their teenage daughters. It happens everywhere, just more here.
Sitting in my parent’s Orange County home, I can look out the window right now and see my neighbors in a rented crane put up Christmas lights. Although my neighbors are very nice people who are not nearly as bad as the people portrayed on the show, I think a giant crane at 10am the day after Thanksgiving pretty much embodies the wealth and flashiness that has been associated with Orange County folks.
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