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Trish Bendix

by Trish Bendix

"Desperate Housewives" might get desperate for ratings

When I first happened upon the headline "Desperate Housewives Lesbian Liplock," I was automatically skeptical, but intrigued, nonetheless.

As someone who doesn't watch the show, I'm still incredibly familiar with who this possible kiss could be between, and I'd be lying if I didn't put Felicity Huffman and Eva Longoria Parker in my head.

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Unfortunately, Huffman isn't involved in the rumors, and I really have to consider the source: Celebuzz.com. The gossip site claims that an illusive anonymous source has tipped them off, saying:

Anything is kind of possible right now. You've got Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice basically becoming one two-hour show, the longest Dancing With The Stars tease ever. I don't think a kiss between Eva and Teri's characters could be ruled out, especially if it keeps people interested in the show.

OK, so it's not much in the way of trusted information, but I wouldn't put it past the show's writers to try and find something else for ratings sake (can they really have any more pseudo murder-mystery plotlines?) Would you tune in for a Hatcher-Parker kiss? What if you could pick any two of the housewives?

Aya's picture

I would tune in for a kiss

I don't watch the show, but admittedly would watch for a kiss.  We already saw Marcia Cross and Felcity Huffman kiss at an awards show, Eva Longoria kissed Maria Bravo in a movie, so I would choose Teri Hatcher and Nicollette Sheridan (or is she not on the show anymore?)  with their rivalry, it would be interesting.

Although, Eva's character is so painfully straight, it would be nice to see her question herself with a kiss with from a woman.

But better yet, they should just have a hot lesbian couple move into the neighborhood.

Jessy'ka's picture

well...

I do watch the show, but never one episode at a time on tv, I just buy the dvd's when they come out coz I can't stand the waiting with all the plots. I can't think of any reason that would make a kiss between the housewives, but since I didnt see any episodes this season I can't really judge. I hope that it will be at least interessting and well put togheter coz if not, it's gonna be really deceiving. for the pairing, I would want Eva of course, and yes Terri is a great choice also, and probably the better coz I sure dont see Felicity's or Marcia's character being in a lesbian liplock. If everybody wouldnt hate Eddie maybe i'd consider her being an interesting choice, but.... well like I said I didnt see any episode lately so I can't really say :P.

fallon ash's picture

Don't need it...

I had to stop watching this show a few years ago when I realized that Susan was starting to mess with the memories of my beloved and adored Lois Lane. When I was 12 my love for her knew no boundaries. Lois was intelligent and confident and capable and Susan is... well, incredibly not. So I bought the Lois & Clark DVDs instead, and haven't watched DH since.

However, I have to admit I have a bit of a sweet spot for Marcia and Felicity, if the two of them were kissing, I might tune back in for that... oh wait, they already did that:

Marcia & Felicity, GLAAD Awards

leonormi's picture

Marcia and Dana

I'd rather see Marcia and DAna Delaney kissing. They're as painfully straight as Gabby, and with the tension you can feel between the two of them, a little release in manner of a kiss wouldn't be a bad idea altogether...

 

marcia marcia marcia's picture

I definitely agree with this


I definitely agree with this one... maybe Bree could dispel with her Republican ways and come over to the fun side with Catherine...
Sandra's picture

On the news

It was acctualy on a news show here in the Netherlands just 5 minutes ago. They also mentioned that it might be Eva and Teri.

Not sure what to make of this yet tho.

nicole eggett's picture

katherine and bree

i've always wanted dana delany and marcia cross to share a kiss, i think it would be so hot! and belivable since their characters are close friends already. 

Kat's picture

Teri Hatcher and

Teri Hatcher and Felicity Huffman... that would definitly make me tune in 100%. hahaha

pecola's picture

Spoiler

**Don't read this comment if you don't want a spoiler.** 

From the Ask Keck column in the print edition of TV Guide:

Q: Isn't it time Desperate Housewives' Susan found love?

A: I agree. With boyfriend Jackson still out of town, lonely housewife Susan (Teri Hatcher) will get a steamy kiss from--Swoosie Kurtz! The Pushing Daisies star, 64, will appear in March as a lesbian administrator at Susan's school. Will Swoosie's kiss make Susan swoon enough to switch teams? Stay tuned. 
 
Keck's answer is pretty consistent with other reports about Kurtz joining the show as a love interest for one of the residents of Wisteria Lane. 

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"The problem of power is how to achieve its responsible use rather than its irresponsible and indulgent use — of how to get men of power to live for the public rather than off the public." -- Robert F. Kennedy

SubtextRules's picture

Who are they kidding?

I don't know whether to kick something or just get rid of my television set all together. We have finally reached an all-time low point. Just the mention of one bloody girl-on-girl kiss has people drooling or foaming (depending on which side you play for)at the mouth. Either they think we are truly pathetic or just that desperate. *Bangs head on keyboard* Will the insanity ever end?

"You either want them or you don't! Taking longer to decided is not going to make a difference!"

Keeva99's picture

Who are they kidding?

<whipes drool away from mouth>...what!? Dont judge me! :D

SubtextRules's picture

Keeva99 I shall not judge you...

I'll admit that I wouldn't mind seeing two women make out on the show, but it frustrates me that they might be doing this all for ratings. It's like why bother LOL? YouTube is a beautiful thing!

 

"You either want them or you don't! Taking longer to decided is not going to make a difference!"

Melissa Hsu's picture

Meh

I think it's silly. The women on the show are all grown women not college girls. I'm sick of the experimentation storylines. I like the idea, that was mentioned earlier in this thread, about having two lesbian characters written into the show.
Jessy&#039;ka's picture

I totally agree with you!!!

I totally agree with you!!!
amerika108's picture

Hmmm.

It seems strange to me. I watch the show every week and it seems so out of place for Gaby and Susan to kiss. It will probably just be a ploy for ratings and they will just kiss as friends.

Would be nice though, to have some lesbians on this show!

lovemefortrueme's picture

Err... I don't know...

I.. don't know.. I don't think I like the idea of that happening. I'm not against it, I guess.. but it just seems forced and yeah, being used to get more viewers. I don't know.. and, I guess after the whole "Grey's" fiasco, I'm a little hesitant for this to happen on one of my favourite shows... But, we'll see!

 Be a hero... --"Skyriim"/Amanda

 Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind -Dr Seuss

empiremunchies's picture

Well if we are talking

Well if we are talking about characters I would want to see Susan and Katherine share a kiss.  That would certainly put Mike into a tizzy.  Or maybe Bree and

As for the actors..I would want to see Marcia Cross and Teri Hatcher

 

 

OHHH....And has anyone noticed that Carlos's boss's wife is Candace the carpenter Bette cheated on Tina with in season 1 of the L Word!!! 

 

Keeva99's picture

A Desperate Housewives kiss...

Well, im a fan of the show, and quite frankly I dont care who kisses who! If i get a lesbian stunt kiss on DH i will be one happy chooky :D

Buuut...if i HAD to pick kissing partners i think my favs would be;

Susan & Edie or Susan & Gabrielle

Bree & Lynette or Bree & Catherine

*sigh*