Slate Money Money Talks: The Fabulous Wealth of Carrie Bradshaw
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Aug 5, 2025 Cheyna Roth, a senior producer at Slate and former host of The Waves, joins for a lively discussion on the wealth dynamics in HBO's 'And Just Like That...' They explore Carrie Bradshaw's baffling real estate journey and the fantasy of affluence in New York City. The conversation tackles the discomfort viewers feel watching rich characters find happiness and debates the concept of 'hate watching.' Roth and Peck also reflect on the societal implications of wealth portrayal in media, making you rethink your favorite TV moments.
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Carrie's Tiny Kitchen Mystery
- Carrie Bradshaw's huge Manhattan apartment has an unrealistically tiny kitchen, which puzzles viewers given her wealth and space.
- The small kitchen likely symbolizes her character's non-cooking nature despite the grand living space.
Aiden's Unrealistic Wealth
- Aiden's wealthy countryside farm challenges realism given his modest furniture collaboration with West Elm.
- The show expects viewers to accept a rich lifestyle without realistic financial backstory for characters.
Annoyance of Wealthy Happiness
- Viewers find it annoying to watch wealthy characters be happy with little struggle on TV.
- Shows like White Lotus are more acceptable as rich characters face dramatic troubles, making their wealth relatable.
