The Real Angry Housewives Have Come to Town

Have you heard? The Real Housewives are among us!

That's right, not only do we have the Real Housewives of Hinsdale, but we now also have The Real Angry Housewives of Burr Ridge. Both have formed their groups on Facebook and are raking in the followers. I am proud to say that I belong to both; personally, I think both sites are hysterical, poking fun at various things in the community. 

When the Real Housewives of Hinsdale was first created, it caused an uproar with local residents that either supported or protested the image it lent to the women of Hinsdale. There was even a on Patch, written by Julie Kallas, that had folks up in arms. 

Well, look out. There are now the Real Angry Housewives of Burr Ridge and they aren't holding anything back. You want an idea? Check them out on Facebook. 

I will be the first to admit the show (as well as every other reality show) is my guilty pleasure. My husband refuses to watch it, so I DVR it and watch it (usually with my jaw dropped) while my angel sleeps during her afternoon naps. 

Where do they find these women?! I do know that in order to appear on a reality show, you have to have a screw (or two) loose; producers absolutely love the "fruits" and seek out the cuckoo birds when they're busy casting their contestants. I know this because I was on a reality TV show myself—and trust me, there are quite a few screws loose on this girl.  Face it, the crazy ones increase ratings.

What's interesting about these TV "housewives" though, is that many of them aren't housewives. They are crazy, indeed, but many are single, have jobs, and are without kids—nothing close to my definition of a housewife. And let me also add that they look nothing like the "real housewives" in any of the neighborhoods I grew up in. Sorry Quincy, but it's true. 

You want to see a real housewife? Come to my house at 7 a.m. It ain't pretty. 

Housewives or not, though, the seasons keep coming and the series continues to expand to more cities. (I really am wondering when the Real Housewives of Chicago will be in production.) The women they find are shameless, and the truth is, it's hilarious to watch women with all that money act like complete trailer trash. You can bet your bottom dollar I'm going to continue to watch!

Better yet, where do I sign up?! Move over Bethenny Frankel—I'm going to create a Chubby Girl Margarita and give your skinny butt a run for your money!