When a certain 2009 reality show started trending on Twitter last month, I fought back the urge to light up a cigarette and declare, "
NYC Prep... haven't heard that name in years." Though I've never sat through an entire episode of the
Real Housewives and still don't understand what a Vanderpump is, I've always used
NYC Prep has a litmus test for new friends, a point of obscure, ridiculous reference to see whether our tastes in youthful camp entertainment align. I've often wondered what became of the dramatic little prepsters and now that Bravo has resurrected the show (all episodes are available to stream now), what better time to check in on them?