This post has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can create a post or quiz. Try making your own!Buzz·Posted on Jul 10, 201512 Reasons Julie Cooper Was The Original Real Housewife Of Orange CountyThe true OG of the OC.by Alice PrendergastCommunity ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. She had her catchphrase prepared: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. And her family photo for the opening credits: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. She had a carefully concealed past (that would obviously be dramatically revealed): Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. She tended to be a bit self-involved: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. She had a partner in crime: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. And a questionable relationship: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. She had a flair for the dramatic: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. She knew how to throw digs with a smile: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. Speaking of smiles, she was the master of a fake one: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. She really wanted to be the coolest mom in the OC: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. She was the original queen of champagne: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. And she would have been flawless to watch in a reunion catfight: Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF