I Love The Girls Next Door

Until now, I would have considered this a guilty pleasure. One of those things that you're not supposed to admit to liking, even though you secretly love it. But I'm ready to declare openly to the world the following secret: I love the E! reality TV series The Girls Next Door. For those who aren't familiar with this subversively brilliant show, it follows the lives of Playboy impresario Hugh Hefner's 3 girlfriends, Holly (main girlfriend), Bridget and Kendra (read their cast bios here). Which basically means it chronicles the lives of these three surprisingly charming and funny girls, each with their own completely different and engaging personality. Holly is hopelessly devoted to Hugh Hefner, and is yearning for the day when they'll marry and have a baby (a day that most likely will never come, sorry Holly). Bridget is relentlessly happy and upbeat, usually the type of person that annoys me but with her it's more endearing than bothersome. Kendra is a tomboy with a habit of delivering funny one-liners that make her look both completely bimbo-tastic, yet possibly secretly more clever than we all think.
    My appreciation of this show used to be in enjoying the dynamic of these three girls and they way they live their daily lives and interact with other people (namely, how many times they can get into various states of nakedness in the course of a day). I've always secretly thought that Holly and Kendra hate each other, which has been made more apparent recently with rumors of Kendra's leaving the show due to tensions between her and Holly. But lately I've discovered a newfound appreciation of the show. During times of trouble or depression in my life, which seem to strike every once and awhile (mostly that week right before my period starts), it's the perfect show to watch. Think about it: these are three girls whose biggest problems in life are: 1) what cleavage-enhancing outfit to wear that day, 2) how to control their many yapping dogs, and 3) which lavish party are they going to RSVP to and/or host. It's pure escapism. I find that I can watch and dream of a life like theirs where my every need is taken care of and I have fun all the time (though in my dream scenario my boyfriend would NOT be an 80-year-old, sorry Hugh).
    So if you've never seen the show, I recommend checking it out (they're not paying me to advertise, I promise). It's not going to change your life or provoke any deep thinking on your part, but it sure is going to want to make you go out and do something fun. Or at least buy a new push-up bra.