In this unprecedented installment of "because the present" the Pinot Squad takes a look at the Vanderpump Rules Season 12: New Shift trailer and we were ... underwhelmed.

We used the guide from the Bravo website to chat a little bit about each new cast member and compared them to the old cast. We had several "new Scheanas" but not one "new Stassi." Jeff wouldn't allow it.

Visit @takeapinotpod on Instagram for a slide show with each character's picture and little assessment to go along, not to mention a few visual aids to help you understand this week's references:

• MTV Spring Break (the bad one)
• Ramy Malek
• Fine Young Cannibals
• Saved By The Bell: The New Class
• Boogie Nights

You can also WATCH exclusive content on our new YouTube page, including the our motion to rebrand "situationship" as a "flingle," the pod's hall pass pics and Jeff's perfect SUR playlist.

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If you haven't already, check out our mini-episodes, The Casting Couch or a review of Peter's "movie," The Raivan Destiny