Tonight was the episode we've all been waiting for: The Makeover Episode. That's right, it's that special time in practically every reality TV show when everyone who was previously hideous or hopelessly nerdy gets a free session with professional miracle worker and the chance to become socially acceptable (at least on the outside). I, for one, am hoping that tonight some of the chicks will get made UNDER, so we can see what's underneath all of that California bullshit, but I'm not gonna hold my breath.
Perhaps an implant removal.
As Erin and her geek walk through the door, having made it through to the next round, Sam's face falls at the prospect of Slutty Rebecca leaving and Nicole's calm and collected exterior belies her inward satisfied vengeance. I can't blame her. If I were in her (ugly, void of style) shoes, I would be jumping for joy, doing a victory tap dance all over Sam's eyebrows.
"Guess I'll have to settle for humping this pillow."
Back in the manse, Chez is criticizing Joshua's face-washing techniques, remarking that his inexperience in hygiene makes him seem so un-American. How do you figure that, I wonder? Does she think Australians have a lot of acne? Perhaps she's under the impression that Germans have extreme halitosis, or that many Canadians suffer from terrible smegma. Whatever the case, her demonstration of proper skin care is the perfect lead-in to the makeover part of the episode.
"Don't tell me you're from Toronto!"
While the geeks wonder what in the world their makeover will entail, all of the beauties try to impart their knowledge on the less fashionable, all agreeing on one thing: jean shorts are NOT acceptable.
I think we can all agree with that.
Jasmine, for all her utter stupidity, advises her LARPer to ditch the calculator watch, which is actually good advice. The only people who should be wearing those are New York hipsters with asymmetrical haircuts who wear sunglasses inside and get into heated debates about Noah Baumbach's social significance. And at least they wear those things ironically.
During his transformation, Luke observes how funny all of the hair care items smell. It occurs to me that all of these guys must either be only-children or have just brothers, because nobody with a sister would ever end up like this.
Sisters have a built-in makeover gene, I think. I mean, what sister among us has never dressed her brother up like a princess, or practiced her lipstick application on his helpless 5-year-old face? That doesn't explain Nicole, but I suppose every rule must have its exception. Each dude (and dudette) gets pampered, shaven, dyed and plucked. David carries on through his body wax making more passionate screams than he probably has made in his whole life combined, finishing it all off with a satisfied sigh of "wow..."
Each gentleman (and Nicole) gets his or her big reveal, which I will re-create now, with commentary.
Eurotrash hottie, with platinum hair to match his partner.
A used-Mercedes salesman. Still got the creepy eyes.
Why didn't he get a makeover? I don't get it.
Possibly even dorkier than ever before. Plaid jacket? What is this, "Revenge of the Nerds?"
Beautiful girl, but why didn't they give her bangs? Or mascara? Or lipstick?
SO cute! Adorable! Still skinny, but hey, that's what shoulder pads are for (this rule does not apply to women).
Who knew there was a hottie under those bangs? He's like a cuter doppelganger of Ryan Seacrest.
Between Eurotrash Hans and Skinny Chic, these guys have lost their outside nerdiness but retain their rather gentle demeanors, rendering them more metrosexual than anything else. Watching Luke apply hair gel, flicking his wrist with the greatest of ease, methinks he may be a little light in the loafers. I am actually quite shocked at some of these transformations. Give a guy a faux hawk, and miracles can happen!
The nerds' challenge this week is to go to a REAL high school prom with one person other than their teammate. Sam gets all excited, hoping maybe he can get drunk and take some passed-out girl's V-card, just like his real prom. However, for some reason the producers rule that he is not allowed to go, and therefore one of the beauty girls will also not be able to go.
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Comments (12)
I like your Beauty and the Geek recaps but they are always so short! A lot of times I don't watch the show so I'd enjoy a little more meat. Maybe I'm the only one who thinks this??
Anyway, still enjoy them -- thanks :)
1 of 12 | Posted by nyrlieht | Posted on October 17, 2007 12:15 PM
Thanks for the fast recap, but I also thought it was way too short. We could wait a little longer if you needed time, if we knew you were going to put more meat into it! XD
The 'lil o snapp' comment made me lol. Children are all out to get us.
I pretty much bawled throughout the whole episode. I, for one, never thought Shay and Joshua would get along. But to see her so happy for him... well, it made me really happy, too. She didn't get to go to prom, but she didn't have to go to the elimination room. I think that'd be satisfying.
John does with the cute contest. He didn't even look like the same person!
2 of 12 | Posted by trey | Posted on October 17, 2007 1:05 PM
Good recap, I agree it was a little short, but I appreciate how quick you got it up, and I loved your captions (especially the Sam-Urai one).
You also forgot to mention Dave's crush on Nicole. How adorable that with all the "beauties" to choose from, his heart belongs to a nerd. She's really hot, though.
3 of 12 | Posted by RachWho? | Posted on October 17, 2007 1:56 PM
^Trey:I was thinking the same thing! it was great seeing how happy she was for joshua.
Loved the captions on the recap; the dude in the jeans and the mini o.snapp made me laugh out loud
Joshua dancing at the prom was the cutest/dorkiest thing ever!
Most of the makeovers were great, but a few left a little to be desired
And was it just me or was sam a bit less of a douche this episode? seeing how he was with the kids was great
4 of 12 | Posted by amarie_luvsTV | Posted on October 17, 2007 2:47 PM
^Trey:I was thinking the same thing! it was great seeing how happy she was for joshua.
Loved the captions on the recap; the dude in the jeans and the mini o.snapp made me laugh out loud
Joshua dancing at the prom was the cutest/dorkiest thing ever!
Most of the makeovers were great, but a few left a little to be desired
And was it just me or was sam a bit less of a douche this episode? seeing how he was with the kids was great
5 of 12 | Posted by amarie_luvsTV | Posted on October 17, 2007 2:50 PM
I think your summary was the perfect length. You're supposed to be summarizing, after all, not restating everything that happened.
I just have one thing to add: Sam needs to get punched in the face.
That is all.
6 of 12 | Posted by Die_Media_Whores | Posted on October 17, 2007 5:45 PM
Did you have Mrs Klaver for 8th grade English, too?
I love the Joshua/Shay team dynamic. I definitely didn't expect it at the beginning of the season, but they are quite supportive, while not being all buddy-buddy.
I love the William/Jen pairing, just for the drama. I still don't understand why those two HATE each other as much as they seem to.
My dream team would be Shay/Nicole but alas, I don't think there will be any mid-season partner-swapping.
7 of 12 | Posted by srah | Posted on October 17, 2007 6:18 PM
Did you have Mrs Klaver for 8th grade English, too?
I love the Joshua/Shay team dynamic. I definitely didn't expect it at the beginning of the season, but they are quite supportive, while not being all buddy-buddy.
I love the William/Jen pairing, just for the drama. I still don't understand why those two HATE each other as much as they seem to.
My dream team would be Shay/Nicole but alas, I don't think there will be any mid-season partner-swapping.
8 of 12 | Posted by srah | Posted on October 17, 2007 6:21 PM
Did you have Mrs Klaver for 8th grade English, too?
I love the Joshua/Shay team dynamic. I definitely didn't expect it at the beginning of the season, but they are quite supportive, while not being all buddy-buddy.
I love the William/Jen pairing, just for the drama. I still don't understand why those two HATE each other as much as they seem to.
My dream team would be Shay/Nicole but alas, I don't think there will be any mid-season partner-swapping.
9 of 12 | Posted by srah | Posted on October 17, 2007 6:25 PM
Natalie looks like an Olsen? No, no, I call her "Denise Richards" and Jasmine is the Gelfling girl from "The Dark Crystal." I told my husband during the very first episode, "That guy (John) is going to look GREAT after the makeover." It almost makes me wonder if he didn't grow his hair stupid to get on the show.
That's so cool you noticed Li'l O. Snapp. My husband blinked or something and missed it and I was laughing out loud. I was torn at the end because as much as I detest Sam, I really like Nichole. You're right though, the girl needs some bangs.
10 of 12 | Posted by geewits | Posted on October 17, 2007 11:14 PM
oh man. the makeover episode is ALWAYS my favorite!! but WHY did they make Jesse blonde?? WHYYYY? I think he's the cutest out of everyone, but that makeover make me wince. John is also cute, but in all the shots of him talking to the camera he looks like a wet dog with waxed eyebrows = not hot.
11 of 12 | Posted by isthisawkward | Posted on October 18, 2007 7:09 AM
oh man. the makeover episode is ALWAYS my favorite!! but WHY did they make Jesse blonde?? WHYYYY? I think he's the cutest out of everyone, but that makeover make me wince. John is also cute, but in all the shots of him talking to the camera he looks like a wet dog with waxed eyebrows = not hot.
12 of 12 | Posted by isthisawkward | Posted on October 18, 2007 7:11 AM