Southern Charm Recap: The Wrong Stuff

"It must be tough being Craig Conover, being that handsome and yet that consistently wrong. Just look at this non-fight with Austen that Craig turns into a big deal by handling the situation as deftly as a blindfolded juggler with vertigo. Craig initially got mad that Austen was making cracks about him hanging out in the hot tub, drinking with girls. He starts with telling Austen that it's silly to be against fun. He is entirely correct."

"Then he says that Austen is just jealous that Craig is single and he's not because he might be unhappy in his relationship, which is also correct. Then he says, "Austen, keep running your mouth and Shep is going to say something that's going to ruin your life." Okay, now you're wrong, now you're entirely wrong! His first incorrect assumption is that if Austen keeps talking, Shep is going to step in and defend Craig, but Craig doesn't need defending,"

"This is why the cast keeps talking about how they're afraid of Craig and how unpredictable he is. It's the escalation from nothing to scorched earth. Madison points out that over the past several years, when he was with Paige and drinking less, he was focused on his business, being successful, and getting along with his friends. Since the breakup, he's back to drinking and, well, cue the old footage of Craig being an asshole for no reason!"

Craig Conover becomes upset when Austen jokes about him hanging out in the hot tub and drinking with women, initially arguing that Austen is against fun and possibly jealous. Craig warns that Shep might reveal something that could ruin Austen's life, but he misreads the situation by assuming Shep will intervene and that Shep actually holds damaging information. The exchange escalates from a minor jab into a significant confrontation that alarms the cast. Madison contrasts Craig's current behavior with a more focused, sober period while with Paige. Since the breakup Craig has resumed drinking and antagonistic conduct, and Shep references a New York bar encounter that raised concern.

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