They’re too beautiful, too lovey-dovey
The easy argument against Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson is simply that they are grossly over-exposed.
MTV, Disney and their record labels churn out albums, prime-time specials and reality TV series starring the cheery couple in bulk. Nobody - certainly not a pair of below-average, overemoting pop singers - warrants this much coverage.
With this mind-set, it would make perfect sense to vilify the MTV Home Video release of “Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica - The Complete First Season.”
But, doggone it, it’s near impossible.
Nick and Jessica are like two cocker spaniel puppies. They gnaw on the furniture legs, make a mess on the floor and in general are a nuisance. But once you look into their big, brown eyes (blue in Lachey’s case), you would have to own the blackest of hearts and darkest of souls to really hate these people.
For one thing, the fly-on-the-wall reality series is a fairly accurate reflection of the trials and tribulations of a young married couple learning to live together and share their space for the first time. Simpson was a well-publicized virgin bride and did not shack with Lachey before their vows.
Despite the Lacheys being multimillionaires living in a swanky LA-area house, their on-camera lives are fairly suburban. Simpson complains that all they ever do is watch sports on TV. Lachey is irritated by his bride’s slovenly housekeeping habits and spending $750 on two bras and two panties.
Posted by Rachel at 12/14/2004 | 