A closer look
If you've ever wondered why reality television stars seem so perpetually unhinged during end-of-season wrap-ups, look no further than the thermostat. Network producers for The Real Housewives deliberately lower the temperature of the reunion soundstages to near-freezing levels. This psychological warfare prevents the women from getting sleepy during the grueling 12-hour taping schedules, forcing them to remain incredibly alert, on-edge, and highly prone to vicious verbal sparring. It turns out that producing elite, meme-worthy television drama doesn't require brilliant writing—you just need a deeply uncomfortable room and a lot of sequin dresses.
