The Sister Wives episode that aired on TLC on November 8 covered Meri Brown, Janelle Brown, and Christine Brown Woolley getting together to finally melt down the rings that Kody Brown gave them, but there was something rather interesting that Meri said that caught the eye of fans.
What Meri Said
While the ring discussion went on, Meri joked that it took so long to melt them that it reminded her of her interminable marriage to Kody. But US Weekly took a closer look at what else Meri Brown had to say about her relationship with Kody.
The outlet noted that the Sister Wives star said, “Kody tried to get me to buy overalls like in the ’90s when we first got married and I’m like, ‘No way.'”
That came in another scene in the episode when Meri and her bestie Jenn went shopping. Meri explained that Kody had “a lot of suggestions” about the sort of clothing that she could wear.
The TLC star added, “[He] didn’t like what I wore on our first meet up. He liked to choose the clothes that I wore.”
Weird and Controlling
In her confessional, Meri Brown said that back then, she didn’t really notice that it might seem a bit “weird.” But, “When I think about it now, I think it’s, like, really weird and very controlling.”
Not only did Kody Brown tell Meri what he thought she should choose to wear, but she also said that Janelle and Christine got the same treatment.
Fans React To The Episode
As the episode played out, Sister Wives fans took to Reddit to discuss what they were seeing. The overall reactions were those of irritation over the way the three OGs seemed to allow Kody Brown to control their lives.
The OP gave a summary of the episode, saying, “Meri, Janelle, and Christine come together to burn jewelry from their marriages. Meri travels to San Francisco to take part in a tantra yoga speed-dating event. Christine and Janelle discuss polygamy while camping.”
Here are some reactions from the discussion:
- “I still think they could suck her back in…”
- “With this latest season, nothing seems genuine because I don’t think, with the exception of Meri’s comments, that anything interesting or honest is happening. It’s all ‘scripted’. I sincerely hope that this is the last year the show gets dragged out, just to keep TLC pay checks coming in. Enough, already.”
- “Back when the wives were still together, there was an element of quasi-honesty, although I’m questioning everything now.”
What are your thoughts about the episode this week? Are you very surprised that Kody Brown controlled Meri Brown to the point where he made choices about what she could wear? Join the discussion and then come back for more reality TV news and updates.