America’s Next Top Model: What a Drag

America's Next Top Model

By Hoolia | Wednesday, October 1, 2008 | 2:38 pm | 20 Comments

Tagged: funny, hilarious, recap, spoof, TV, tvgasm

This week’s ANTM/Hoolia co-sponsored lesson: You know you’ve been feeling guilty about your recaps when Top Model infiltrates your dreams. Yes Gasmii, I’m sad to admit that last night, I had my first (and let’s pray to Tyra, my last) ANTM-related dream. I’ll spare you the lame details because face it – everyone thinks their dreams are way more interesting than they anyone else does. But unfortunately it did NOT involve one sexy dripping wet Nigel Barker. It did involve Mizz Jay evaluating an outfit that I had on for a job interview and saying “Oh honey, you’d BEST not be thinking of wearing that!” and then spending an unreasonably long amount of time rolling up the sleeves on this cute cardigan sweater and then tying them up 3/4 style with a pretty ribbon. Then Tyra, Mr. Jay and I all went on the Today show where we were asked who we thought would take it all and dream-Hoolia said Elina would take the top prize. I’m not even sure if I’m consciously thinking that one, but clearly my subconscious had something to say and decided to do it by scaring the crap out of me by putting Tyra in my dreams. There’s a sentence I never wanted to type. But, let’s jump right in so I can attempt to crank this sucker out before my next nap/sleep for fear of drifting off to dreamland only to have mail lady Tyra barge in to give me a makeover. Instead, let’s talk lots and lots about Nigel for hopes that he ravishes me up against the wall of a pool while I’m rocking some crazy eye makeup. Yes please!

Sweet Dreams Are Made Of These…

At the house, things have turned around for our little orphan Elina and she beams at the sight of last week’s photo as the digital artwork. But alas, all can’t be happy in Whoville. No no, Analeigh wallows out loud about the shock and terror of being in the bottom two when Hannah decides to put in her two cents – greatly infuriating Marjorie.

“What do you MEAN you can see Alaska from your house?!”

Turns out poor Hannah is tired of all the whining. Yeah dear, and I’m tired of hearing you talk about how your hometown library just ordered new computers that will have that new-fangled intranet that everyone keeps talking about to use the google. You can find out all sorts of fun things about yourself with the google, right?

Marjorie defends the pity party and I would be slightly more convinced if she wasn’t dressed for a funeral. Damn, this new hair color is making her look so emo. Hannah’s sick of all the peeps focusing on the negatives. Duly noted, H-Dog, but perhaps a window of time should be allowed since I’m pretty sure the trail of eco-friendly exhaust from the fierce bus is still lingering in the driveway.

Confusing ClichÃ© Caveat: “You gotta pick up your beans and keep on rolling!” Hannah advises the girls. I’m pretty sure my handy Alaskan-English dictionary is useless on this one. My money’s on the fact that Hannah just unintentionally (well, probably) morphed “You gotta roll with the punches” with “Don’t spill the beans.”

“I just can’t believe that School House Rock never covered colloquialisms!”

Tyra Mail is back and better than ever with a photo even more ridiculous than the wannabe Trojan ad from a few weeks back. The shot makes me yearn for a special bonus panel at the end of the season where the other judges critique these Tyra Mail shots. Paulina would tell Tyra that she looks like there’s not a thought in her brain, Mizz Jay would complain about slouchiness and lack of lines and Nigel would swoop in with the zinger.

“Love, the package says Special Delivery NOT Special Olympics.”

Runway time! Mizz Jay pops up at a bowling alley to teach the girls all about runway walks. He hands them high-heeled bowling shoes that are very, very unique. I can’t lie to you guys, I’m sort of not entirely hating them. Mizz Jay passes out heels to Isis while saying something about the number seven and so I’m thinking her shoes are size seven. I almost start to tear up at the reminder that a natural born male has smaller feet than my ginormous klodhoppers but a handy rewind tells me that Jay was just sending Isis to Lane 7. MAJOR SELF-ESTEEM CRISIS AVERTED!

The girls strut their stuff one at a time down a bowling alley. Bonus points for creativity, but as Mizz Jay shares, models have to walk on every kind of surface. So wouldn’t the real challenge have been making the girls walk in the gutters? That would have been 24 karat recapping gold. Damn you, Mizz Jay! I always have your back but you never have mine.

The results are the usual array of disaster that we’ve come to know and love: Isis slides like she’s on ice (ba-da-bum!), Analeigh walks too slow, Marjorie is the everready bunny, Hannah walks like she got a bowling ball dropped on her head and someone glued her hands to her hips, McKey needs to control her shoulders, Lauren Cheese should take longer steps, Clark should search for her center, Sheena hooches it up, Joslyn is Miss Jay’s fave, Samantha’s bow-legged, and Elina’s a control freak.

Back at the house, the girls try help Hannah with her abominable Robocop walk. There’s no question as to if this is doing her any good – it’s clearly not. If you need someone to tell you to stop at the end of the runway, you’re probably beyond all help. In Hannah’s defense, it’s hard to know when to stop when you just encountered your first spotlight yesterday. This must be extremely hard for Hannah because I just used the google on her and figured out that yesterday is also the day she was born. What a coinkydink!

Meanwhile in another part of the lair, Cheese and Clark gossip like a gaggle of geese (meemeemeemee). Cheese thinks McKey gives the best face on the shoots. Clark misinterprets and immediately tries to show off her skills.

She said FACE, Clark. Not head.

Just a sec, I’ve gotta go grab my mind out of the gutter where the girls could have strutted all over it if Mizz Jay hadn’t missed an opportunity… aaaaaand back. Not surprisingly, Clark and Cheese think that Isis doesn’t have what it takes to make it because her body isn’t right and she’s only 5’7″. Yadda, yadda, yadda girls. If you’re gonna play the role of this season’s mean girls, tell it like it is. Don’t be afraid to say the “p” word if we’re talking clinically or the “d” or “c” word if we’re talking crassly. Don’t bullshit a bullshitter. Cut to Isis talking about how other girls are intimidated by her. Mayyyyybe, but I honestly don’t think Cheese and Clark are feeling the intimidation on this one.

This week’s runway challenge takes place in a vintage bank where the girls are going to be portraying cat burglars because the collection is inspired by opulence. Backstage, the girls practice modeling their outfits, get their hair and makeup did – you know, the usual backstage banter. BUT THEN, as I’m rewatching this for the third time, I can’t help but think we got totally duped, Gasmii. Sam prances and does her end of the runway pose and flutters her dress up around her legs, but girl’s got long leggings on so no one’s Britney is exposed here. The designer then tells her, “You’re raising your dress, do not model like that.” Sam responds, “Okay.” I almost don’t catch it because the cutaway shots are so quick, but we see no one’s mouth’s moving, only Sam’s back, and in the three different cutaways of the designer, he’s standing in completely different locales in the room. He’s not even visible in the shot where Sam lifts her dress. I mean, I know this is coming, I know there’s tricky editing involved, but I can’t help feeling a little let down every time it happens. Wednesday nights are the new Christmas mornings.

In an attempt to keep things spicy, Jay announces the twist on the challenge is that the girls will be blindfolded. Well, that explains the cat burglar comment. Ann Shoket makes her first appearance/plug of the season to reward the girls with a useless advertorial. Jay comes out with the more interesting news that someone will be eliminated immediately after the fashion show. YES! Let’s thin this pack out a little more.

Despite the blindfolds, there’s no embarrassing snafus on the runway and no one trips and falls Carrie Bradshaw style. Sam lifts up her skirt at the end just as the designer (supposedly) told her not to.

But the star of the show yet again is Ms. Alaska herself…

HUT, two, three, four!

So, really, is it any big surprise that’s going home? Hannah and Samantha receive the only truly negative critiques from the judges. Joslyn wins the challenge while Hannah gets the boot. There’s the most lovely awkward pause after this gets announced where no one moves or goes to comfort her. Smell ya later, Alaska! Glad I won’t have to hear you or your whiny voice again! If it’s wrong to be a teensy bit happy that she leaves without any pomp and circumstance, then I don’t want to be right.

Pre-photo shoot, it’s more of the same from Analeigh and Marjorie about how Analeigh needs to step it up and Marge would be devastated if she went home. Is this really all that’s going on in the house between challenges and shoots? I feel like all I’ve been doing for the past few weeks are recapping lameo conversations. I’m missing the slightly-racist Barbie doll plays from yestercycle.

Next morning, the girls get an in person wakeup call from Malibu Ken. Oh wait, j/k, it’s Mr. Jay! And he’s got the whitest tennis shoes in the office! Seriously, his keds are blinding.

Jay, you’re about twenty years too early for the Boogie Nights remake

He tells the girls that the photo shoot for the day is going to take place at home so they need to get out by the pool. The theme of the shoot is going to be… wait for it… smile with your eyes! It’s sort of weird to hear someone other than Tyra say this phrase. The photographer for the shoot is perfectly matched because he cares about their eyes more than any other parts of their body…

Hello, Lover!

Nigel. Wet. Pool. My Dreams. Speechless. Salivating. And then – NO JOKE – he asks the girls if they are ready to get wet. NIGEL BARKER, please come hang with me in the gutter. Where our minds can be dirty together. Because I kinda sorta love you.

Alright, I promise that’s the last time I’ll ramble on like a high schooler, for this week at least. The girls get really crazy eyeshadow that may or may not be face paint. Joslyn especially struggles with the shoot because she can’t swim and her discomfort comes across on camera.

Clark gets in the water and works it. Nigel asks her what she’s thinking and she says she’s thinking she’s lying on a bed. Clearly, she’s channeling me to determine WWHD. Isis can’t get over her nerves about wearing a swimsuit and more or less bombs the whole shoot. I’m not really sure why she’s so concerned because it’s not like it’s an underwater shot where anyone’s going to see her cash and prizes. But interesting to note how both last week and this week’s shoots involved swimsuits. Do I smell a conspiracy to get Isis out of here sooner rather than later?

Nothing too much to note from the other girls. Samantha mixes it up and Elina gets stuck. What you really need to know is that no one pins Nigel against the wall in an attempt to make sweet, sweet love to him. Laaaaame.

Pre-panel, Elina frets about her less than stellar performance. Isis calls her godfather for some moral support.

That’s what (s)he said

The ten remaining girls head to panel. Let’s jump right in! Tyra tells the story of how the concept came about and it shouldn’t come as any surprise that Tyra spends all of her spare time, including vacays, making up her own photo shoots.

(Sheena’s up first but mysteriously at this moment there are absolutely no pictures of Sheena up on the ANTM website… so I don’t have her best shot. Anyone have any idea why Sheena would be pulled? Did I miss something? I haven’t checked my google reader chock full ‘o gossip blogs yet today…)

A quick note from Hoolia: Sheena looks super classy at panel – hair pulled back in a bun, no boobies hanging out, nice little crop cardigan. Props for taking Tyra advice to heart. Mizz Jay loves the intense shot and Nigel thinks that Sheena tried a lot of new things during the shoot.

Tyra needs more of an eye-squint. Paulina thinks Joslyn’s eyes look like they’re going to pop out of her head. Hoolia doesn’t think the picture’s all that bad.

Paulina would get nightmares from looking at this picture. She throws the term “headless horseman” out there. Tyra disagrees because modeling isn’t always about beauty, it’s about getting a reaction, which is something that Marjorie’s picture succeeds in doing.

Lots of oh yeahs and oh babys. Tyra notices the mystery and devilishness in Lauren Cheese’s eyes.

Paulina thinks the arm is more important than the eyes. Nigel thinks that at the shoot, Isis was too wrapped up with her swimsuit and that it hampered her performance.

Tyra dubs the shot amazing. Nigel says that Clark smiled with her eyes and her whole body, which really worked for her. Tyra draws attention to how the reflection of the eyes in the water is doubled, making them look more intense. Hoolia says excellent shot but that besides Sheena, Clark had the most interesting eye makeup that really helped enhance the shape of her eyes. It also probably helped that you can’t see her awkward horse mouth.

Tyra loves the intensity but Paulina and Nigel hate the hand. The designer gives McKey props for pulling off the most difficult outfit in the fashion show, which looked like it had a giant crucifix stuck in the back of it.

Nigel expected much more out of Elina. Tyra tells her not to tilt her head down because her hooded eyes lose a lot. Hoolia thinks this is probably the most ridiculous hairdo ever.

Hoolia says HOT STUFF! Nigel absolutely loves it because Analeigh utilized her talent as a skater to make an amazing shot. Paulina thinks Analeigh’s eyes are a little weak but that the whole shot together is divine.

Tyra says that Sam has a gift of her hands. Uh, what? Jeremy Scott loves the shot but is still pretty pissed about the flashy-flashy runway dance that Sam pulled at the show. He knows her blindfold obscured her vision and wonders if she saw a pole at the end of the runway. HA. He tells her that models represent the designers and not themselves. Tyra echoes the important lesson.

Time for someone to go home. Clark has the best shot of the week, followed by Analeigh, Lauren Brie, Sheena, McKey, Marjorie, Joslyn, and Elina. Isis and Sam step forward to hear their cases presented. Sam looks freaking terrified. Isis stood out in the background last season but keeps looking sleepier every week and is coasting into nothingness because she’s afraid to stand out. Sam takes gorgeous pictures but disgusted and insulted Jeremy Scott. In the end, Sam gets another chance but Tyra warns her not to push her sexuality because it’s natural. Tyra hugs Isis goodbye and advises her to work on her eyes so she won’t be so “wah-wah.” Thanks, T, for ending this one with a chuckle!

I’m dying to hear you guys sound off if you haven’t sold me down the river yet for getting this recap to you so late. And I promise to check back on the boards more than once to actually respond to more comments this time! So did Isis deserve to go? I was genuinely surprised because while I think she has had weak photos recently, I would have expected producers to keep her around for longer for the publicity aspect. Now that we’ve weeded out a lot of girls, are you still feeling the same ones for the win? Are there still lots of team Sheenas out there? And most importantly, if you had to choose one, would you choose the naked-in-a-bed photo shoot with Nigel from last season or this week’s sexy wetsuit shoot?

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PixieGal262

Posted October 1, 2008 at 4:09 pm

My team has switched to Team Brittany. I think she’ll be around for awhile, if not until the very end.

I did not see Isis going so soon. Truly sad that she ended up screwing up so badly when her modeling skills actually counted.

I would soooo take WetNigel. Imagining him peel himself out of a wetsuit is giving me the vapors. Good lawd that man is sexy.
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juddfan

Posted October 1, 2008 at 4:47 pm

I said it last week, and it still holds . . . why doesn’t Isis relish this chance to be so girly–the suit didn’t show, and couldn’t she wear a towel around her waist till she submerged.

Somehow, I don’t think it would be hard to pose for Nigel, I’d be thinking me some dreamy thoughts . . . kinky dirty wrong thoughts too. I don’t think he likes Isis, and perhaps intimidated her. If she wasn’t special, I don’t think she would have made the cut, either, but I love her and wish her the best! Maybe Logo will pick her up and do a transition show or something . . . Nice hug they all gave her!

Not missing Hannah, now if Clark can beat it, w/o the blonde hair she’s not remotely pretty (on the outside, we all know her insides are like a burned out fireplace)

I wasn’t a team Sheena, for the win, but I like her. I’m thinking your dream is right, and it might be Elina for the win. I also think Mckay has a shot. Joselyn for the top 3 too! Don’t know about Cheese, but she’s a contendah–really liked her shot here, the hands echoing the hair was too sweet. She’s the one Nigel would do a naked shoot on, and she doesn’t look a think like last years blonde, does she . . . too blah in your taste for women Nigel!!! I also like Marge, and Sam’s okay, and that’s like almost everyone, so may the best ANTM win!!!
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PixieGal262

Posted October 1, 2008 at 7:07 pm

Just read my comment back: I am officially an idiot.

I meant to say I’m on Team Jocelyn. Damn black chicks looking the same…I should have known too because I had Brittany as my girl to go last week on Fantasy ANTM.

By the way, how many people think that Sheena will stay to the end just so she can be the first Asian model to win?
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sayhuh

Posted October 2, 2008 at 12:11 am

Late recap, but so funny. Hoolia’s back…

Give me naked on a bed with Nigel any day. Swimming pool sex is definitely sexier said than done. Sorry, gotta take a second to compose myself now at the thought of either, anyway. Rowr.

I am liking Joslyn’s and McKey’s personalities, although this season I am finding that every new episode gives me a new girl to hate: Clark, Hannah, what’s her name the first bitch who got eliminated, Elina… and don’t get me started on Marjorie, since I have just seen tonight’s episode, which should be tomorrow’s recap. Right? Tomorrow, right, not next Wednesday? Sorry, had to try.

It was pretty obvious to everyone that Isis wouldn’t win (there go the sales of Covergirl and Seventeen in the Bible Belt, otherwise) but I hope she will get to model for actual fashion designers who don’t give a crap for the JC Penney crowd/are looking for shock value, although using transsexuals as models has probably already been done. Hell, given the fashion world’s need to shock and entertain, someone is bound to have already used meth-addicted bow-legged transsexual parakeets as models. Or maybe that’s what the girls will have to portray in the next photo shoot. Anyway, I wish Isis the best. Her godfather sounded like a cool guy, too, so I hope she’s getting a lot of support.

And it happens to me all the time with the photos in this show, but I just couldn’t see why the judges would be raving about this one and complaining about the next. The (ocular?) expressions all looked the same to me. I agree with Hoolia that basically it was the eye makeup that made the difference.

Anyway, I hope we can get rid of the following chaff: Clark (done!), Elina (fine, you can hate your mother, that doesn’t make you a psycho; it’s saying it cool as a cucumber in front of the cameras for a national TV show that makes you a psycho), Sheena (meh, I just can’t get into her), and Marjorie (shut up shut up shut up I’m from Europe too and I can’t stand listening to you either – by the way, this last will all make sense once you watch this week’s episode.) Lauren Cheese and Samantha are kind of interchangeable, so I’ll take one of them, but not both. That leaves me with McKey (and can she go back to plain Brittany now that the other two are gone?), Analeigh and Joslyn. Which of course means that none of them will win, since I like them…

Two more thoughts: the MLAACG ads with Whitney are cheesetastic, she still has the beauty pageant contestant delivery, and at least Jaslene got to tour a deserted Wal-Mart; Whit gets to ride her bike and stay home and bake cupcakes! And I was actually digging the Top Models in Action cheesy bit too, until I realized that they were all the same girls who had been in the Tyra Show, so I can’t expect updates on some of my past favorites. Still, good to know what some of them are up to, even if it’s not much. Although that thing about Toccara having a spread on Italian Vogue was pretty impressive…
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LisaMay

Posted October 2, 2008 at 6:37 am

I laughed out loud while reading this at work so much so that my boss asked what I was laughing at. Then I had to make something up.

Love your recaps!!

talk about dreams- Last night….me and Kenny from Road Rules challenge….
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Hoolia

Posted October 2, 2008 at 9:32 am

Pixiegal262 – I think Sheena will stick around for awhile, but I don’t see her being the winner unless she really steps it up – Asian or not. I looove Joslyn, especially her attitude but I don’t think her pictures are strong enough to win either.

Juddfan – Agreed – it was pretty clear that Nigel didn’t like Isis for whatever reason – whether he was uncomfortable, or thought she shouldn’t be in the contest in general – something put her on his bad side. That being said, I don’t think she was stepping it up at the shoots. You’re right, this was an absolute perfect shoot to rock the girliness since nothing else was visible.

sayhuh – In a perfect world, I’d have the recap up right away because I know I am always anxious to get my hands on the other recaps I read. But unfortunately I’m currently going through the hells of finding a job and since that’s what will pay the bills, it’s gotta be #1 priority. So unless you guys are planning to set up a paypal account to cover my utilities, it’s just not gonna be up next-day anytime in the near future. But also, the Whitney Cover Girl ads are horrendously hysterical. I always forget about them when I’m writing the recap because I pull the screengrabs from a commercial-free edit. My favorite was this week’s “It’s all about ingredients. In life, in cooking, in makeup.” I challenge you to find 3 more random things to mush together than life, cooking and makeup. Bravo, CG Ad dept.

LisaMay – Glad I can make you LOL. Also, I would not be opposed to Kenny entering my dreams. As much as it pains me to say it, the hot semi-asshole thing totally gets me going…

And for the record, I’ve thought long and hard and I’ve decided I would choose pool Nigel. For sure.
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mrsc

Posted October 2, 2008 at 9:39 am

OK, MissPissy1980′sCalledAndNeverWantedThatLook, Designer-we get it- Sam screwed up. But her hands on water photo was the best in my opinion.
I thought Isis would go further just for the sake of publicity. I wish her the very best but did think her photo wasn’t as good as the others.
McKay, Cheese, and Elina are in my top 3 right now.
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TheVoiceOfReason

Posted October 2, 2008 at 10:24 am

I’m with PixieGal on the Tyra-Diggin-On-Sheena-Just-Cuz-She’s-Asian-Like-BFF-Kimora thang. It’s kin to the Tyra-Picked-Whitney-To-Placate-Her-Detractors-But-Should-Have-Backed-The-Lovely-Toccara-Instead thang.

Analeigh’s hair is beginning to look unbecomingly JBF. I’m just saying.

Isis is brave and handled the mean girls with such grace, but really…the whole process seemed to have shrunk her as the show progressed. We need a good ol’ drag queen who would ROCK that shit OUT.

The Top Models in ~~Painstakingly Scripted~~ Action commercials make me tear up a bit. Cuz they’re kinda pathetic.

Hoolia: I look forward to your recaps because you give me a much-needed laugh right when I need one. Also, when I watch the show I giggle at the stuff I just KNOW you’re going to rip. (i.e. Isis’ convo with her godfather) I hope you find a really cool job that you love VERY soon, hon, and thanks for all that you do.

Last thing:
Nigel gives me lady wood.
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TheVoiceOfReason

Posted October 2, 2008 at 10:29 am

I’m with PixieGal on the Tyra-Diggin-On-Sheena-Just-Cuz-She’s-Asian-Like-BFF-Kimora thang. It’s kin to the Tyra-Picked-Whitney-To-Placate-Her-Detractors-But-Should-Have-Backed-The-Lovely-Toccara-Instead thang.

Analeigh’s hair is beginning to look unbecomingly JBF. I’m just saying.

Isis is brave and handled the mean girls with such grace, but really…the whole process seemed to have shrunk her as the show progressed. We need a good ol’ drag queen who would ROCK that shit OUT.

The Top Models in ~~Painstakingly Scripted~~ Action commercials make me tear up a bit. Cuz they’re kinda pathetic.

Hoolia: I look forward to your recaps because you give me a much-needed laugh right when I need one. Also, when I watch the show I giggle at the stuff I just KNOW you’re going to rip. (i.e. Isis’ convo with her godfather) I hope you find a really cool job that you love VERY soon, hon, and thanks for all that you do.

Last thing:
Nigel gives me lady wood.
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msu11y28

Posted October 2, 2008 at 11:25 am

Hoolia, great recap, except for one glaring error. The designer was not simply “disgusted” with Samantha’s runway walk, he was, according to Tyra, “DIS. GUS. TED.”

I. Love. When. Ty. Ra. E. Nun. Ci. Ates.

I’m still on Team Sheena. I think Lauren takes the bset pictures but think she’ll make it pretty far be cast off to the side like other similarly pretty/blonde pretty girls from recent cycles (Anya, Joanie, Chantal) in favor of someone with a more different look.

I think Tyra’s expectations for Isis standing out were a little unfounded. It seemed to me Tyra just assumed that since Isis is transgendered she was just going to scream GIRL and FEMININITY or something. But Isis wanted to fit in and just be a normal gal.

Also thanks to those who informed me about the fantasy game on the forums last week! I had Clark for all the negative stuff but looks like I was a week early!
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sayhuh

Posted October 2, 2008 at 2:01 pm

Hi, Hoolia, I hope you didn’t take my little playful dig as a jab. I really appreciate your taking this time to make us all laugh and feel like we’re dishing with our friends (since my stupid friends don’t like to watch any of the same shows I do…) Best of luck with the job search. You can list all your readers in the references section!
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Hoolia

Posted October 2, 2008 at 2:22 pm

mrsc – Agreed that designer man went way overboard. I mean, she had on fairly opaque leggings for chrissake. It’s not like she pissed all over the garment or anything that would really “disgrace” him.

TheVoiceOfReason – What a lovely, encouraging note full of uplifting things to designed to get me out of my rut – both in life and on this couch. Mucho love and kisses to you. I’m glad I can provide a chuckle, and I totally know what you mean about watching shows and thinking about the recapper’s going to say – I’ve always done that but I think it’s only gotten worse since I started writing for the ‘gasm! My roommates always laugh when they pause the DVR to go get a snack or something and my response is “OMG that would make an amazing screengrab.”

msu11y28 – Sorry for my error. You are correct in assuming that Tyra enunciating is the best. thing. ever.

sayhuh – No worries, love, I didn’t take it seriously and I guess I didn’t make that clear enough. I’m glad you can feel online bonded to me through our love of crappy shows.
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mamatl

Posted October 2, 2008 at 3:14 pm

Great recap!

Anyway, I’m a little surprised about the comments saying that Nigel seems to have been uncomfortable with or disliked Isis. He was a model for years before becoming a photogragher so he’s obviously been exposed to LGBT people. So I don’t think that’s what was his problem. To me he just seemed frustrated at not been able to draw Isis out during the shoots. I wish Isis the best of luck and she could still be a model if she so desires. I can understand how she just wanted to be herself and not be the “poster child” for any particular group. ANTM seems to do that with a lot of these girls (transgender person, or the lesbian, or the ghetto girl, or the plus-size model, or the girl who is legally blind, or the loud Latina) and it’s unfair.
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mamatl

Posted October 2, 2008 at 3:20 pm

I don’t agree with some comments regarding Nigel being uncomfortable with or disliking Isis for being transgender. Remember he was a model for many years before becoming a photographer so he’s obviously been exposed to many LGBT people through his being in the fashion industry for so long. I think it’s just unfortunate they kept pushing Isis to be more than who she is. ANTM keeps doing this to these girls (typecasting them as the transgender person, or the lesbian, or the ghetto girl, or the plus-size model, or the girl who is legally blind, or the mixed but is confused about who she is girl) and it’s not fair. But I guess that’s just reality tv.
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mamatl

Posted October 2, 2008 at 3:23 pm

I don’t agree with some comments regarding Nigel being uncomfortable with or disliking Isis for being transgender. Remember he was a model for many years before becoming a photographer so he’s obviously been exposed to many LGBT people through his being in the fashion industry for so long.

It’s just sad they expected Isis to be more than who she is. ANTM does this to girls (typecasting them as the transgender person, the lesbian, the plus-size model, the legally blind girl, or the mixed and confused girl) and it’s not fair. But I guess that’s just reality tv.
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mamatl

Posted October 2, 2008 at 3:25 pm

I’m so sorry for the multiple posts. I thought it kept being told my posts were too long. Oops! I feel stupid.
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georgiababe

Posted October 3, 2008 at 10:18 pm

Great recap Hoolia, as always!

I am still on Team Sheena because she still has a great attitude and is obviously taking this seriously. However, I don’t think she’ll win.

I think that Elina or McKey will win. If Tyra is looking for an Asian winner this year, Elina looks a little bit Asian to me – maybe it’s the eyes. I think she’s got a distinct look, for sure.

I’m over Marjorie. My faves are Elina, McKey and Sheena. I’m kind of meh on the rest, except I really dislike Clark.
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georgiababe

Posted October 3, 2008 at 10:19 pm

Great recap Hoolia, as always!

I am still on Team Sheena because she still has a great attitude and is obviously taking this seriously. However, I don’t think she’ll win.

I think that Elina or McKey will win. If Tyra is looking for an Asian winner this year, Elina looks a little bit Asian to me – maybe it’s the eyes. I think she’s got a distinct look, for sure.

I’m over Marjorie. My faves are Elina, McKey and Sheena. I’m kind of meh on the rest, except I really dislike Clark.
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georgiababe

Posted October 4, 2008 at 12:36 am

I swear I only pressed post once…
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Saueya

Posted October 4, 2008 at 11:16 am

GAAAAAAH.

I. Don’t. Under. Stand.

Why isn’t anyone besides me on TEAM SAMANTHA? She takes fantastic photos, has a great personality, and is pretty to boot!

I’d take the naked shoot with Nigel any day. -swoons-

Marjori makes me angry.

I want to hurt Clark.

I love Lauren’s photo this week! SHE ACTUALLY DID SOMETHING WITH HER HANDS and didn’t attempt to “smile” like everyone else.

Gotta Say Annaleigh’s rocked my world. Totally work as an add for Venus or Nair or something.

I am on the fence when it comes to Sheena. I just don’t see her as a model. Not even a commercial one.

But as a member of Team Samantha, I have to declare her photo the best this week. My god. Her hands. And her hair. and her Face.

I have chills.