In some ways, the ladies of Teen Mom 2 are like method actors or professional wrestlers.
Once they decide on a persona that works for them, they never break character.
Some of the moms present their authentic selves to the world, while others crank the drama up to 11 even when the cameras aren"t rolling.
There"s nothing wrong with that, of course.
We"re sure MTV appreciates that level of devotion, and fans have fun trying to determine who"s being "real," and who"s merely displaying a Daniel Day-Lewis-like commitment to the art of drama.
Take the news that Briana DeJesus has quit Teen Mom 2, for example.
Is it legit, or — as so many believe — is she just having some fun with fans?
Here"s what we know so far:
1. One Bonkers Reunion
This year’s reunion show was taped in NYC over the weekend, and as usual, it was a complete sh-tshow. In fact, Briana says TM2 as we know it is officially dunz-o.
2. Her Mortal Enemy
Briana clashed with Kail in a big way. The co-stars almost came to blows on two separate occasions but were subdued by security guards both times.
3. Mafia Rules
Briana reportedly told Kail that she was pissed because Lowry broke the rules of engagement by going after her kids. Kail denied it, but Bri pressed on with that complaint.
4. Yeah, Well…
“Briana told Kail that she only did it because Kail talks about her kids, which Kail denied,” a source told The Ashley’s Reality Roundup. “Briana then said something like ‘That may be true but you do talk about Jenelle [Evans]’ kids, and that’s not right either.”
5. Clear Instructions
Kail didn’t deny involving Jenelle’s kids in their feud, but she made it clear she was no longer interested in debating the matter. “That has nothing to do with you,” Lowry reportedly said. “Get up now because I’m going to beat your ass.”
6. Bluff Called
Bri says she knew from the start that Kail didn’t really want to fight. “Kail knew what she was doing,” Briana told The Ashley. “In that meeting alone she could have jumped across the table because we were at arm’s reach but she decided to walk around it where all the guards were.” Of course, that wasn’t the end of the weekend’s drama …