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Together with Emily Simpson, her co-star from the ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ cast, Gina Kirschenheiter has shared the same funny home improvement mistake that has been in the air among people. The two ladies uploaded a very short clip that features something going wrong during the assembling of the furniture. The clip, on the one hand, reflects their disordered friendship and, on the other hand, warns the viewers about a mysterious black cord.
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The video presents the two stars of reality TV in the thick of a what one could call a major furniture assembling operation. “Teamwork makes the dream work! 🙌🏻,” is the caption by Gina that goes along with the hashtags like #besties and #homeimprovement and sets the stage for the funny chaos. A voice in the video states, “You should now have found a black cable. Please do not pull it out. If you have already done so, please do not plug it back in. Fumma.” The manner of speaking and the last hesitant “Fumma” made it obvious that the viewers were sharing the pain of trying to interpret the complicated assembly instructions like the two presenters did.
The audience reacted very rapidly and mainly positively, with numerous voices praising the duo’s friendship. One of the comments that perfectly captured the overall vibe was, “Your friendship Is Awesome. I laugh every time I see you two together😂.” There were many more reactions like that one and this was a sign that their genuine, sometimes chaotic, dynamic is just what people are craving to witness.
Another positive reaction was calling, “I feel like we need an Emily & Gina show.” The idea was not one-off as there were numerous other suggestions that supported the notion that their chemistry is a television goldmine that is just waiting for its own spotlight. It is really a testament that their real-life friendship is so strong that it can be an entertaining union.
But not every comment was one that expressed utmost admiration. One viewer offered a harsher criticism, highlighting the contradiction, “The irony of Emily being a Trump fan who doesn’t believe in science or drs. Yet runs to drs for help.” The above comment indicates how the personal beliefs of the reality stars sometimes become public topics even during light-hearted posts, like the one about furniture assembly, when the audience is already discussing them.
Moreover, most of the comments were about relatability of the situation. A lot of people wanted to put themselves in the case and one of them wrote, “Omg!!! Ya’ll are like me and bestie.. reading instructions out the garbage lol.” This probably shared experience of DIY catastrophes struck the right chord with the crowd and thus the content was seen as honest and down-to-earth.
Another user shared a similar story of personal hardship and stated, “OMG! This literally just happened to me!” It is these little moments of universal experience that turn an ordinary celebrity post into a viral one, creating a community feeling among the viewers who have all gone through a similar situation and are now “holding” that one mysterious screw with no knowledge of where it belongs.
One comment was a bit more straightforward and blunt: “Too much time on ur hands. Cmon girls u need attention this bad.” Such criticism serves as a reminder that in the realm of reality television, even casual fun posts are often scrutinized and interpreted as a way of seeking relevance.
The phrase “you two crack me up” appeared in various forms throughout the comments and thus gave further confirmation that between the humorous and light-hearted characters that Gina and Emily are the comic relief that captivates most viewers. The fact that they were not serious, particularly during the unsuccessful home project, contributed to their charm.
The enormous number of heart emojis and declarations of love for their friendship show how this duo has found a very particular and cherished niche. They are the ones that illustrate a fun and unpretentious friendship in a franchise which sometimes is associated with drama.
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In the end, the post was more of a celebration of a strong friendship that can laugh at life’s small problems than a failure of home improvement. The vibrant response confirms that the audience always prefers the real relationships and relatable content even if it is about an unintelligible black cord and a confused and final “Fumma.” Once again, Gina Kirschenheiter and Emily Simpson, have displayed their comedic chaos as a winning formula. This co-parenting reality star and her best friend also recently showed off their fun side with a ghostly duet and a hilarious parody video. Fans also enjoyed when they debated their ages in another viral moment.
