The dog trainer tells the girls that they'll be taking the two dogs back to the Pink House to spend some time with them and tomorrow, he'll see who the dogs like most. And that girl is the winner.
Seems fair, doesn't it? Yeah, no.
I don't know why they're making all of this fuss with transporting the dogs and taking up all of their precious time. I think we could just cut to the chase, let the dogs loose and see who they run to. "Animal instinct dictates that you are the next Elle Woods."
But then if they did that, Bailey would probably win. There is just something about that girl that makes me think she keeps bacon in her pockets. I don't know why I think that but I do.
The ladies head home, dogs in tow. Once they're back to the Pink House, they all take turns acting like they just looooove dogs, while desperately hoping they can think up a trick to make the dogs hate the other girls before tomorrow's evaluation.
I DON'T KNOW WHY THE JUDGES KEEP TELLING ME I MAKE PUPPY DOG FACES
The next morning, Emma wakes up with all kinds of flu-like symptoms. She didn't go so far as to suggest that maybe those two mutts they brought home were carrying diseases...but it makes sense, if you really think about it.
No, Emma blames her sickness on the fact that she recently quit smoking (a life choice that she manages to bring up at least once an episode).
But she can't let that slow her down because judgement is upon the girls, and Duff shows up at the Pink House with the trainer and his assistant.
HOPE YOU GUYS DON'T MIND IF I STAY FOR A FEW DAYS, MY SECRET HAYLAIR'S BEING REDONE. NOW SOMEONE GO GET ME A BOTTLED WATER.
While the trainer looks on, each of the girls goes through a few commands with the dogs to demonstrate how well they've bonded. And Cassie gets the opportunity to show that she is off-putting to both humans and dogs. The more she commands the dog to "stay" the more panicked it looks. Oh well, I'm not surprised.
In the end, the trainer decides that Autumn made the best impression on the pooches, and when he announces she's the winner, she is overjoyed. The key part of that word being "over."
I FEEL LIKE THE PRETTIEST GIRL AT THE DANCE
The prize is to go on a doggy date (whatever that means) with Richard Blake, who plays Warner Huntington in the musical. As usual, the winner gets to bring along a pal, and so Autumn picks Celina. Note the non-blonde unity.
WELL DON'T YOU TWO LOOK COZY
Cassie's also starting to notice some cliques forming in the house, but seems puzzled that she isn't a part of any clique. And her being puzzled about this is puzzling in itself.
MAYBE YOU SHOULD TRY NOT BEING A SPAZ, CASS
While the other girls stay home and get familiar with their next audition piece, Autumn and Celina get familiar with a piece of ass, Richard Blake. The ladies bring their two new dog pals on what has to be the most romantic date locale I've ever seen: the back of a pet store.
IT WAS EITHER THIS OR THE BURGER KING NEXT DOOR
Richard, despite being a somewhat douchey looking actor, turns out to be very charming and likeable, and Autumn practically throws herself at him. About the experience, she comments that now she has an undeniable connection with Richard that will help her in the scene they will do together for the next audition.
So, with much confidence, she heads to their rehearsal, where they learn the lyrics and moves to "Serious." In this scene, Blake and Elle are out to dinner. Elle believes Blake is going to propose to her, but he actually breaks up with her instead. To help the girls get in the right mindset, vocal coach Seth tells them to think of a time they were dumped. "How many of you have been dumped?" he asks. But Lauren is the only girl not to raise her hand.
YEAH, THAT'S RIGHT. AND IT'S NOT JUST BECAUSE I'M 14.
While running through the scene, Emma has some trouble because she is still sick, and coughs all over the place. Seth is concerned (annoyed). "What's wrong with you?"
"I just quit smoking."
"So what? Do something to fix this. Now."
TAKE IT EASY OR I'LL COUGH IN YOUR FACE, SETH
Bailey has trouble showing real devastation during this scene. To help her feel that level of sorrow, Seth tells her that none of the judges wanted her back this week.
BUT. BUT. BUT I'M THE BEST!
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Comments (4)
Just caught something today...I was watching Hairspray (2007) for the first time and noticed someone famiiar from Legally Blonde...Cassie S. So I checked with IMBD and yep it was her. She has a small part "Brenda" at the beginning of the movie with the dancers on the show. She looked great. It was just strange to recognize her.
1 of 4 | Posted by eellsinoc | Posted on June 28, 2008 10:21 PM
I got suckered into this show because of your recaps, HW, so I blame you for the fact that 'Oh my gawd' has been ringing my ears for two weeks now...and I only know the first line and a half, so it's really annoying. So thanks a heap.
I was sympathetic to Cassie for a while, but she really does seem to be thick as a brick.
Autumn is beautiful and probably should be successful elsewhere, but she's not showing much but pure dorkiness here.
The only real standout is Rhiannon (watch her full performances vids).
You have to figure that with all the millions that go into a Broadway show, they're not going to take a risk on a 'reality' show like this unless they stocked the fish tank with at least two highly likely possibilities.
I like Natalie in a weird way--she's had some good performances too, even though they edit her to look boring. She'd be awesome in a soft-core teen slasher/gore movie.
2 of 4 | Posted by itchy | Posted on June 29, 2008 12:39 AM
I'd like an encore of Lauren's boobs.
3 of 4 | Posted by EZ Rider | Posted on June 30, 2008 11:15 AM
I was actually surprised at how good Rhiannon was this week. I agree that the winner was selected long ago and chances are it will be someone who's has some experience in the theatre (like Emma).
Unlike most people, I don't find Bailey to be all that spectactular. She looks the part, but I don't see anything special about her. I did read an interview she gave to her hometown newspaper. She apparently is moving to NY although I don't think that necessarily means anything.
4 of 4 | Posted by murphena | Posted on June 30, 2008 12:14 PM