Tonight we get a whirlwind episode of makeovers, confessed crushes, and Niki wears yet another pair of neon-colored tights. But that's par for the course on Make Me a Supermodel!
Before we dive in, we've got a controversy to clear up. Based on last week's recap's reader comments, the jury's still out on if Shannon should be using the little girls' room or the little boys' room. So we're going to start a point system each week. Every time she looks, says or does something feminine, one point goes to the She-annon side. When she seems more like a dude, the Mannon side gets a point. At the end of each episode, we'll tally the results and, barring any hard (ha!) evidence, the team with the most episode wins takes the season! Place your bets, Gasmii!
We open tonight's show with the models retreating, tails between their legs, having been semi-brutally critiqued by our illustrious judging panel. Sarah, Katy, and Dominic are up for elimination, and only America's texting skills can save them.
Back at the house, it becomes abundantly clear that everyone wants to get rid of Dominic. Katy even calls him a prima donna. Really? The guy who complained that a necklace gave him back pain? He says he's not sweating it, because he'll get to go back to his "chick, records, and turntables."
PrimaDOMa
Sarah tells us that packing is the worst feeling ever. Try going home, sweetie. That might feel a leeetle bit worse.
Beautiful Frankie, ever the strategist, tells us that he wants Dominic and Katy to come back, because he sees Sarah as the biggest threat. Shannon, on the other hand, "wants her girls to come home." And Team She-annon gets one point for the Oprah-esque declaration of female solidarity!
The three would-be losers go before the judges, who do a quick synopsis of last week's performance. Katy's photo was uninspiring and her walk was too jiggly. Dominic was low energy and complains too much. Sarah is a girl-next-door, not a supermodel. Or even a regular model. The Sears catalog wouldn't even take her.
The votes are in, and Sarah is out! Tyson even delivers the ultimate insult, "we can't make you a supermodel." Implicit in that declaration is the fact that all the anorexia and coke habits in the world wouldn't make her succeed in this business. The three losers hug, and as Sarah is walking away, Dom screams "YEAH!" and pumps his fist. Have a little respect for the dead, buddy. The body isn't even cold.
In Sarah's exit interview, she reveals that she thought Dominic's attitude would send him home. I thought it would be his poor photos. Sarah, you and I will never agree.
Especially not on this haircut.
Katy and Dominic go back to the apartment and the other models are surprised. Dominic hugs all the guys except Casey, who says Dom's a bitch to everyone. Feministephanie gave Dominic a hug, but was the only girl to greet him. Holly was noticeably disappointed. You and me both, honey.
But enough with the tears. It's makeover time! The models meet Corey at the oh-so-creatively named salon, Color. Wow, guys. Did you stay up all night thinking of that one?
Dominic says he has had mohawks, pompadours, and magenta hair in the past, and I am shocked. Who knew Dominic knew words as big as pompadour?
Corey, who has been hating on Holly's bob since day one, tells her they're going to chop it all off. The stylists asks if she wants to follow fashion, or develop it.
"Please don't take my Campbell's Soup kid look away from me!"
As it turns out, Holly's the only one with a drastic makeover. Because they kicked her out and replaced her with Natalie Portman!
Sorry about how that whole Mr. Magorium thing turned out...
The models are all excited about their infinitesimally different looks. Tyson says it was an amazing transformation. What the hell is he talking about? Besides Aryn's highlights, Katy's orange hair, and Hollitie Portman, the rest of them look exactly like they did when they went in that morning. They did give Ronnie a kind of Wall Street Type A haircut, which would have gone perfectly with the suit they made him burn on the first episode. Whoops.
"Dude, it's a whole new you."
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Comments (7)
Hey Sparkles.
Good recap. Loved all the best shots of the suspended shoot.
I hate to be a nag, but would have looooved more screen caps of the runway show too. Those threadz were tight, yo. Especially Jacki's dress. Phew that dress was fierce!
Am I the only one who's watching this show? I wouldn't be surprised.
Thanks for sharing the love Sparkles. We're in this together!
1 of 7 | Posted by MargotTenenbaum | Posted on January 22, 2008 9:08 AM
Hi Sparkles,
Great recap! And I totally agree with you. Dom is definitely going home, unless the viewers decide to keep him around for continued dramatic conflict. The show's editing certainly made him out to be a total douche!
There is no way that Ben is going home, or at least I hope he doesn't. Ronnie's crush on him is totally adorable to watch develop, especially since Ben considers it a compliment and is not totally homophobing out about it.
I am totally falling in love with Ronnie as well. He has a great personality, body, and smile and will definitely be around for a while. To be honest, I find this show to be totally boring, but I might stick around just to keep him on my TV a little longer.
Looking forward to your next recap!
2 of 7 | Posted by Philemon307 | Posted on January 22, 2008 9:51 AM
lovin' the recap sparkles! keep em' comin! even if there are only three of us reading!
3 of 7 | Posted by stoneymuggins | Posted on January 22, 2008 1:18 PM
thanks for the recap, Sparkles! I hope it is douche going next. You're Aunt Flo ref had me cracking up, and butter face said "tits"---isn't that rather crass for measurements . . . . I'm just sayin'
Anyway, there's 4 of us, and I'm down with Mannon, She-annon--may the dominant gender dominate!
4 of 7 | Posted by juddfan | Posted on January 22, 2008 2:05 PM
This show cracks me up... how is the prison guard EVER suppose to return to the cell block after wearing that outfit????
America may keep Katie around just to piss the tape measure dude off. Did you all notice he was measuring these kids with his FAT finger inside the tape measure, adding easily at least an inch to everyone. And I would rack the 2 1/2 inches lost to a mistake last week too. who are they trying to kid?
Dom needs to go but what is a reality show with out a hate monger? He will have to stay at least as long as Ricky on Project Gunnway.
Ben may be finding his first Man-mance. I think some of the crush he as on Ronnie is not placaiting the young gay man but a recognition of his inner feelings. And with a enduring young thing like Ronnie why not take a chance?
Great recap of another sick reality show.
5 of 7 | Posted by giffordsaz | Posted on January 23, 2008 8:44 AM
Another great recap, Sparkles! And the extra screen shots were a nice addition. I'm afraid I enjoy your recaps more than the actual show but I will keep watching so they don't cancel it and because, honestly, I guess I do love this kind of crap.
I'm loving the She-annon/Mannon tally...BRILLIANT!! And I really like Ronnie and his cute little crush!
6 of 7 | Posted by smolls | Posted on January 23, 2008 12:44 PM
Good recap, Sparkles. One correction, though: the name of the salon is Cutler, named after the owner, Rodney Cutler. It's not called Color.
7 of 7 | Posted by Your Mom | Posted on February 26, 2008 9:24 PM