In the great tradition of spoiled rotten brats on television, TVGasm brings you this week's episode "Veruca Salt". Starring our very own Veruca Salt hopeful, Jeremy (I'm dope, not I'm a dope) Jackson. Whooo hooo.
In our country we embrace and applaud such self-absorbed brats and even praise them for their lack of manners, talent and plain old common sense. Hard-work? not for our little Jeremy, he's dope and if we can't see that, he's just going to keep on yelling and stomping and kicking until we recognize him as a true American Treasure.
So pour yourself another drink, light up your smoking materials, and get settled for this week's fabulous extravaganza. Here we go......
We left last week's episode with Eric throwing a hissy fit and moving out after some of the women at the celebrity auction paid $1000 to see him take off his shirt. The Idols are feeling a little sad because the big Pooh, their own Pee Pee head moved away from the pad/house/cage/prison.
What will become of our Idols without their Pee Leader? How will they learn the other secrets that Eric knows about health and wellness? But most importantly, did they burn the mattress and pillow he used?
This episode begins with Jeremy wandering around the kitchen. He is in a panic on day three of his anabolic cleanse that Eric worked up for him. He says that Eric is the mastermind and he is worried he won't be able to finish the fast. Jeremy has put his faith in Eric's anabolic cleanse and finds it difficult to carry on without him. I would imagine that it's difficult to get just the right flavor in that green shake without Eric's guidance and bodily fluids.
Jaime tells the other guys that it's time to move on and retire Eric's picture from the wall in the living room. So the guys carry the picture into the bedroom that Eric shared. They carried the picture like pall bearers carrying a casket. It reminded me of the funeral that they had for Rudy's goldfish on "The Cosby Show".
They put the picture on the bed and make a little altar. They also put some water in bottles and an apple. I thought it was kind of nice, they obviously liked Eric, even though his habits are a little over the top. They all said they would miss him.
Before we are even comfortable in our chairs, or on our couch or in bed, a call sheet is spewed out of the fax machine. Now appearing in the role of PC/fax guy, Jamie retrieves the fax and tells the other Idols that they will attend a meet and greet with a panel of Hollywood "gate keepers" who have the power to make or break your careers. The Idols will have to sell themselves.
Adrian is excited for this opportunity but Jeremy says he is very nervous. The Idols all pile into the plain white van and head to a building in downtown LA. They go into a room with tables behind a mirror just like when they appeared in front of the focus group. Jason tells the guys that they will each have the opportunity to pitch themselves to some Hollywood heavyweights. After they are done, they will have the opportunity to hear the feedback.
First up is Adrian. He tells the panel that he has been acting for a long time, he has a lot of experience and he found himself offering to help the director who may not have as much experience as he does. It almost sounded a little pushy, but not too over the top. When he leaves the panel discusses that he could definitely be a character actor. It wasn't a bad effort on Adrian's part, so he is fairly satisfied hearing the feedback.
Jamie is next. He tells the panel that he started the show business through music. He had a #1 song and then he got involved in 90210. Jamie says that he is passionate about his music and that he wants to get back to playing for groups of people.
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Comments (9)
Most excellent recap as perusual.=)
Amazing how Jeremy regrets flipping off the business. Than he went and pretty much did it again in this episode.
He also strikes me as actually having A.D.D.
Also, it was odd seeing Eric as the less zany one this time.
Jeremy tends toward extremes. I think this is why he pays more attention to Eric than the other men.
1 of 9 | Posted by shanhox | Posted on February 16, 2009 6:04 AM
Darling Annie:
"Unfortunately Jeremy hasn't listened to constructive criticism since he was 3 years old." LOL!!!
Thanks for the laughs!!
Hugs,
Yenta
2 of 9 | Posted by yentapatrol | Posted on February 16, 2009 6:39 AM
Nice job Annie... I am beginning to think Jeremy is on the wrong show...he should be on Tool Academy because he is such a tool. I want to feel sorry for him because he is so messed up in the head, but it is difficult.
3 of 9 | Posted by wintersux | Posted on February 16, 2009 7:38 AM
Has anyone noticed that Jamie shows a great dry sense of humor?
I didn't notice it until the last couple of episodes.
4 of 9 | Posted by shanhox | Posted on February 16, 2009 11:27 AM
Has anyone noticed that Jamie shows a great dry sense of humor?
I didn't notice it until the last couple of episodes.
5 of 9 | Posted by shanhox | Posted on February 16, 2009 11:28 AM
Nice recap, TVannie! I felt like I was able to follow Jeremy right along through his stupidity and right on down into dumbassery. I'm telling you, Hollywood fucks kids up.
Can't wait to see next week's episode!
love, J-Mo :)
P.S. a teensy bit of constructivity... girl, you can take it further out there with your picture captions, just let yourself go there... love! -J :)
6 of 9 | Posted by J-Mo | Posted on February 16, 2009 12:44 PM
Dear J-Mo,
You are sooooo right. I'm struggling a bit on the captions and the attitude. I must learn to cultivate my inner Diva.
I also should have mentioned the whole Jeremy sex scandal thing.
Thank you for the helpful criticism. I know my inner bitch is there, she's just too quiet!!
TVannie
7 of 9 | Posted by AnneM | Posted on February 16, 2009 2:40 PM
I felt that Jeremy connected to closely to the material. This cause him to shut down a bit (emotionally speaking) in order to shield himself from feeling vulnerable in front of people he is not close to(as well as the viewing public)
*tada!*
8 of 9 | Posted by hoxharding | Posted on February 16, 2009 6:16 PM
Dear Shanhox, YentaPatrol, Wintersux and Hoxharding:
I'm so glad you guys read this and comment on it.
Shanhox: Yes Jeremy gave show business the second 1 finger salute in his career. I don't know how he can possibly expect anyone to take him seriously. His behavior is irratic at best.
And Yes!! Jamie is really funny. I wish he would comment more. I think he finds it hard to get a word in when Jeremy is flipping out.
Wintersux: You nailed it. Jeremy is perfect for the Tool Academy. But who would he take? According to some rumors, there are a lot of women who have gotten to know Jeremy in that naked, skanky kind of way. I bet none of them would want to spend a second night with him.
Yenta, yes Jeremy doesn't listen well to criticism. But how can we blame him. He is acting like he did when he was 10. I don't think he's ever grown up.
Hoxharding: Smarty pants.
A little sneak peak, I saw some of the show yesterday and let's just say next week we get Eric in touch with his feelings. It's surprising, in a weird way.
J-Mo, Thank you for the help and encouragement. I love your recaps and feel very lucky to be able to share in this wild ride we call TVgasm.
DEAR ALL:
You all make recapping fun and you have no idea how great it is to "meet " and "talk"about TV shows with such smart and interesting people. You guys are the smart cool group and I'm glad I'm just along for the ride.
Love and Luck:
TVannie
9 of 9 | Posted by AnneM | Posted on February 16, 2009 6:35 PM