Michelle Obama openly discusses her preference for Bravo television series
In a recent episode of the IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson podcast, the former First Lady shared her love for Bravo TV shows, expressing a particular fascination with the network's series, Next Gen NYC.
Michelle Obama compared the show, which follows the children of Real Housewives stars and newcomers navigating young adult life in New York City, to sports talk shows. She found the ongoing drama and recurring conflicts intriguing, noting that they reveal complex human dynamics over long periods.
The former First Lady likened the participants in Next Gen NYC to "princes and princesses of Bravo," and referred to the show as "juice" and "tea," indicating a continued interest in the series. She admitted to watching the first two episodes and joked about "educating" her husband, Barack, and brother Craig on pop culture.
Michelle Obama also jokingly advised against vacationing with someone after a conflict on Next Gen NYC. She noted how people on the show continue to have the same fights despite working together for seasons, comparing it to watching ESPN.
The confession was made during the podcast, with Las Culturistas hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers as guests. Michelle agreed with the hosts that Next Gen NYC is "tricky to watch" but entertaining.
Next Gen NYC is not the only Bravo show that Michelle Obama enjoys. She also confessed to watching all Bravo shows, including the Real Housewives series. She values these shows not just as entertainment but as a way to understand cultural narratives and social interaction, which she describes as "culture is king."
Overall, Michelle Obama's comments about Next Gen NYC demonstrate a critical yet entertained perspective on the show. She finds the sociological drama intriguing and sees the show as a window into the new generation's culture and social behaviors.
Michelle Obama seees parallels between the ongoing drama in Next Gen NYC and sports talk shows, finding the complex human dynamics over long periods of time equally intriguing. In her joking advice against vacationing with someone after a conflict on the show, she compares it to watching ESPN, suggesting an appreciation for pop-culture and entertainment beyond just Next Gen NYC. Furthermore, Michelle Obama values Bravo shows, including the Real Housewives series, not only for their entertainment value but as insights into cultural narratives and social interaction, considering "culture is king."
