A Look at Veep- Season 5, Episode 6: “Cuntgate”

Even if you’re not President of the United States, you’d probably guess that there’s no quick fix solution to the economy.  Worse still, there’s no easy solution.  If you’re Selina Meyer, there’s no way to come out of this looking good, especially when it turns out that someone thinks that she’s a cunt.  And yes, it’s a gate.

This is Cuntgate.

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A Look at Veep- Season 5, Episode 5: “Thanksgiving”

You would think that anyone would want to take a brief leave of absence after the death of a loved one.  Well, given the ongoing recount, that might not apply to Selina Meyer. But even though she’s committed to winning this race, on Thanksgiving of all days, the country is less interested in Selina’s desire to win the race and more her opinion on the salmonella outbreak.  It’s important to prioritize.  This is “Thanksgiving.”

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