Even before the quarantine had most of the United States traveling every week on top of its bar cart, the concept of the self-conscious “mother of wine” combined our nation’s love for fun home decor and our collective addiction to alcohol to deal with the overwhelming pressure of modern parenting. This week Saturday Night Live, Aidy Bryant’s birthday girl comes face to face with her friend’s enthusiastic encouragement about her addiction to a bottle or two to spend the day. “I like you better when I’m exhausted,” said those present. “Hey, innkeeper, I want to die tonight.” Sure, it can be a painful way to realize that everyone knows about your secret hiding place on the trampoline, but then again, everything happens for a riesling.
