The morion is a kind of open helmet, without visor or bever, somewhat resembling a hat; it was commonly worn by the harqubussiers and musqueteers.

Or, as a Bravo executive more upbeatly describes it, “The Real Housewives is one of those great combinations of an aspirational lifestyle mixed with relatable human drama — all creating a guilty pleasure” (Chang 2007).

to rise in force of expression; to rise in eloquence; a story rises in interest.

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