I published this on a previous blog, but I thought I'd share it here.
Oh, House Hunters. The show that puts clueless people who adhere to
every gendered stereotype imaginable in the hands of the most grating
and idiotic real estate agents on the planet and forces them to choose
between three mediocre home options. Or whatever the official outline of
the show is supposed to be.
Again, my mother watches
this show all the time, and still being stuck living with my parents,
that means I end up watching it all the time. Which is terrible. Looking
for a home is tedious and annoying in real life, so I can't get into
the mentality that would enjoy watching others do it. And much like Say Yes to the Dress, it is formulaic and annoying, so I have decided to write it up its very own drinking game.
Take a drink when:
-The episode focuses on a white, heterosexual married couple.
-If
they have small children or the woman is visibly pregnant. (two drinks
if they have children AND the wife is visibly pregnant)
-Anyone utters the phrase "growing family."
-They talk about using a space for "entertaining."
-The couple says things to uphold gender stereotypes, for example, the realtor talks to the woman about the kitchen.
-They use the phrase "man cave."
-When
it's a young couple, the wife points out that a small bedroom would
make a great nursery. (two drinks if the husband immediately looks
terrified)
-The buyers comment on crown molding.
-Someone
mentions paint, furniture or light fixtures (or any other feature that
is impermanent and relatively inexpensive to change) as a plus or minus
to the home.
-The buyers have an obvious lack of knowledge about real estate.
-They have expectations that are completely unreasonable for their price range.
-Every time someone says a completely inane thought out loud.
-They
mention walk-in closets. (two drinks if all closet commentary is aimed
at the woman with no regard to where the man will keep his clothing)
-They complain about a street/train/other noise element.
-They complain that a room is "small."
-They complain about a lack of privacy in the yard due to neighboring houses at reasonable neighboring distances.
-Any mention of granite counter tops or stainless steel appliances.
-Anyone points out what a great "office" a room will make.
-The realtor points out something glaringly obvious ("This is a kitchen." "Here we have the back yard.")
-Any mention of a "bonus room."
-Something they say makes you think you would never want them to move in next door to you.
Finish your drink if...
-They actually buy the home you would have chosen.
Comment if you have any more suggestions! I have already added some and will continue to do so.
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