Capricorn finally calls for them to stop bickering and asks for a vote. Everyone votes Poprah as the person who should be eliminated, and Poprah votes for Boobette. Capricorn has Poprah step forward and announces that Poprah has the power to take someone with her to face the judges, where 1 will be eliminated. Poprah laughs evilly while the rest of the team squirms, but Poprah stays true to her vote and picks Boobette. With that, the DFL is replaced by Diddy's Inner Circle, aka the ultimate judges on the show. The DIC is comprised of Capricorn, Phil's forehead, and Kevin Liles, the Executive VP of Warner Music Group. They give the girls each a chance to plead their case as to why they should be allowed to stay.
In his spare time, he moonlights as Mr. Six, the dancing man in the Six Flags commercials.
Poprah takes the sob story approach, talking about her dead parents, struggles to put herself through school, and losing battle with her addiction to fried foods. She also takes the opportunity to slam Boobette repeatedly, arguing that Boobette doesn't know anything about business and will basically bankrupt Diddy within 3 months of getting the job. Yes, because Diddy's in the regular practice of putting tens of millions of dollars in the hands of his assistants. Poprah then states again that she's a professional and her teammates are amateurs, which Phil does not appreciate at all and tells her is disrespectful.
During her chance, Boobette points out it's difficult to work with someone who treats you like a child -- and is immediately interrupted by Poprah bitching about Boobette's heels and the fact Boobette had to trade jobs because her feet hurt when she should have just gone barefoot. Boobette impresses me by logically responding that she was representing Diddy and it would have been unprofessional to be barefoot (glad to see where Boobette's line is -- 2:1 odds that her nipple's going to fly out is okay, but going barefoot is forbidden).
Phil dismisses the girls, as well as their teammates, so the DIC can discuss. They rehash the obvious, with Kevin asking (rhetorically!) whether they're looking for the best teammate or the best assistant. That suggests to me that Boobette is getting eliminated which sucks because she's 100% better than Poprah. But Poprah's better TV and above all things Diddy wants to put on a good show, so I will not be surprised if Poprah stays. Sure enough, when the girls and their teammates are brought back in, they call security on Boobette and make her leave the building. So long, Boobette -- you just weren't interesting enough, not matter how much cleavage you showed.
As for Poprah, she cries and acts humble in front of the DIC, but then cracks up in the confessional and brags about getting Boobette eliminated. Looks like we have our villain for this show.
All right guys, that's our first episode! What did you think about the show? Was the right person eliminated? Who's your early favorite? And would you ever want to work for Diddy?
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Comments (7)
Great recap!
There is no way on God's green Earth that I would ever would for, near or around Diddy. He is soooooo arrogant!! I can't stand that about him. Yes, he's done well, but his record label, Bad Boy, is TERRIBLE. Any artist on there might as well give up any dreams of making it big or even coming out with a cd if you're not Danity Kane, Day 26 or Cassie. Who, themselves are barely, if at all, promoted after their shows.
My dislike for Diddy is strong and I don't know if I'm going to be able to watch Diddy make all these people his bitch just because he thinks he can. We'll see.
1 of 7 | Posted by MrsBojangles | Posted on August 5, 2008 5:28 AM
Great recapping, thanks, but I can't imagine the circumstances that would entice me to watch this show. It sounded as bad in the recap as it did in the commercials. And way too close to the reality of how job seekers are abused in the real world. (maybe too MUCH reality TV?)
2 of 7 | Posted by fire@will | Posted on August 5, 2008 7:27 AM
I know it's only been one episode, but I love this show and I love that your recapping it. This show is not as it bad as it seems.
Yes, Diddy is a ego maniac as if we didn't know this before and yes he treats these people like shit, but come on now this is a good show.
Anyway, I knew Kim aka "Poprah" was going to stay, she's good tv, why is it the people that I hate are always so entertaining?
3 of 7 | Posted by bigjr6633 | Posted on August 5, 2008 11:09 AM
I think Poprah chose the name because she thinks of herself as a "Poor Oprah"... Po-prah. Kinda like how she's showed us that she's not ignorant, just "ignant." She blasted her teammates for being "unprofessional" and "amateurs" compared to her. Ummm...you're on the show too, honey. Do you think you're really the ONE professional they chose out of a field of amateurs? Or maybe you're there because you lack the people skills to even realize your ignant ass is less professional than a transgender woman and a fat dude in an airburshed t-shirt?!?! Dumbass.
I think I have a new favorite villian. *Cathartic smile*
4 of 7 | Posted by MorbidCuriosity | Posted on August 5, 2008 12:38 PM
This show is like a train wreck, can't stand watching it, but can't not watch it. Most of the people except Poprah, Rob the Iraq Vet, Mike the banker won't make it because they don't have the tough skin. Diddy may be rich and talented, but he definitely has no respect for the people who work for him. They are using him just as much as he uses them like Kleenex.
5 of 7 | Posted by likris | Posted on August 5, 2008 2:23 PM
Boris and his "CAN DO" T-shirt are kinda cute. I think I'd like to fuck him in half. Woof! I already know he's not gonna be able to keep up with being Diddy's personal assistant because that requires staying awake and being alert, so Boris-baby, call me when you get axed and we'll make a day of it... Besides, you might NEED some lovin' when Diddy gets done with you..
Great recap LoLo, I've missed you since "Top Chef" ended!
love, J-Mo :)
6 of 7 | Posted by J-Mo | Posted on August 7, 2008 8:42 AM
Thanks for the recap. I actually enjoyed the show. Diddy used to work my LAST nerve, but I have a newfound respect for him. Granted, I agree with most of the comments posted, I still respect the fact that he is a Black man and he continues to excel in areas previously prohibited for Blacks. It says something to have reality shows on two different networks. Finally, on an episode of Oprah, several months ago, she had Diddy and the three finalist on the show. He announced who won. I'm not going to spoil it, but did anyone else see it?
7 of 7 | Posted by mspattie | Posted on August 8, 2008 4:04 AM