The Righteous Gemstones
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And how far theyve traveled down the slippery slope.
(Save for maybe his accountant, who he fires for not telling him what he wants to hear.
And for looking like Jim Henson.)
Aimee-Leigh cringe-smiles through the filthy banter thats always been the white noise of the Gemstones family life.
(A pussy aint a cuss, says Jesse.
But she has her limits.
The Gemstones are entitled to such miracles.
But gambling is a bridge too far.
Covering up a shooting is a different story, however.
We now have greater insight into the bond between Eli and Martin, whos now his most loyal confidant.
On balance, he had the best Christmas of all.
Uncut Gemstones
Jesse calling nunchucks numbchucks is so deliciously stupid.
Uncle Baby Billy explaining to the kids why their quiet aunt hated them is a thing of beauty.
All those times she wasnt talking?
She was really making judgments.
She didnt like none of yall, especially you Kelvin.
You know what she said?
You have the most boring haircut in the world.
Give that boy some mousse!
The class difference between Aimee-Leigh and Eli comes out in their argument over taking the money.
Me and Glendon had to scratch our way out of the dirt, says Eli.
Coming from wealth allows her to be the righteous one.
Young Judy using her karaoke machine to rap along with Eazy-Es Merry Muthafuckin Xmas is fantastic.
Lots of cusses in that song, Judy.
