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Sunday, March 23, 2008 12:00 AM

I Like to Watch

American idle: If you can't live a life of leisure, at least you can watch one on TV, from "Big Brother" to "The Real Housewives of New York City."
By Heather Havrilesky

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  • Sunday, March 23, 2008 09:58 AM

    Crass Housewives

    The fascinating thing about the "Real Housewives" series is the vapidity of the families that are portrayed. They are not particularly bright or cultured or talented or even, despite their money, all that attractive. And yet, they are loaded.

    From that perspective, the show is definitely thought-provoking.

    —Laterlily Read Laterlily's other letters

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