The Best Show On Television Is The Real Housewives. I Said It.
Because It’s True.

By Lauren McCall

Seldom do women of a certain age receive main story arcs on television. Our society often ignores women over the age of 40, opting to criticize them if they dare take up space, and infantilize them if they succeed. The Real Housewives offers a rare glimpse into the lives of strong, established women maneuvering family, friendships, and business.

Not only are the Housewives empowering to behold, but they are wildly entertaining. To this point, here is a list of my top five Housewives quotes:

• “Why be so nasty and so rude, when I can be so fierce and so successful?” – Nene Leakes



• “I made it nice.” – Dorinda Medley



• "Go to sleep! GO TO SLEEP!” – Bethenny Frankel



• “People come for me all the time. They just don't find me.” – Karen Huger



• “Be cool. Don’t be all, like, uncool.” – LuAnn de Lesseps

Just remember, the Real Housewives is no more of a “guilty pleasure” than a football game. So go ahead and enjoy the Housewives living their best, authentic lives.