This week on Making the Band, we learn that no one is safe from the failing economy. And that Diddy's Trickle Down Economics never quite seem to trickle down to those who work for him.
But at least the show is no longer trying to pretend like Shannon is still a member of Danity Kane. So we've come a long way in the Denial Department.
We open with Diddy telling us that Brillo did not come out with a #1 album, but most artists do not come out with a #1 album. 99% of artists' first albums are not a #1 album. Diddy asks if Brillo has what it takes to be a superstar. And then he finally stops holding us hostage with his mindless drivel and let's us watch the Goddamn show! This series is getting so predictable. We open every week with Diddy being obnoxious and then segue straight into a scene where the guys of Day26 are being super lazy.
It's 6:20 in the morning, and our guys are doing what they do best -- snoozing. But Brillo is getting up to promote his music. This whole week is non-stop appearances for Brills. He is first off going to Mall of America to let his fans know that his album is for sale in the mall. Wait, HOLD UP! Let's rewind. Is that REALLY the Mall of America?
Egads, he is devolving right before our very own eyes. He went from sold-out mega concert opening for Danity Kane to VEGAS where all good careers go to die a peaceful death and then to the MALL. A mall in Minnesota, no less. He is officially joining the hit-making ranks of Tiffany in the category of "mall performances." The place where all teeny-bopper superstars go when the masses begin to shun them, in one last effort to reconnect with their fan base. But Tiffany hasn't had a hit since, oh, 1985? Mall revival rarely culminates in success. We are officially seeing a dead horse being beat, Gasmii.
Okay, so we are at the Mall. And just past Deb and 5-7-9, we see screaming fans. 73% of them probably just want to be on MTV. That is entirely my guestimate, of course. There are literally tens of them. He performs a couple songs, takes off his shirt and then does an autograph signing. Some giggly Asian girls give him a birthday card. He is surprised that people know when his birthday is. Me too. It's funny with this thing they call the Internet. You can surf it and find a few facts here and there. It's very bizarre and largely under-utilized. Okay, let's leave this Minneappolan metropolis behind and see what's going down with Day26. It's been 15 hours. They should be out of bed by now.
A-ha! Good morning, Brian! I hope you are extra screechy and angered today! Because I love consistency! Brian explains to us that there is a lot of tension in the guys' household because they don't have a lot of money right now. They were in the studio making their second album, but they had to stop recording because the deal isn't done being negotiated. Now they are entirely at a standstill. Brian says they do have management, and he goes by the name of "Screwface." NO WAY. One word of advice: Never take advice from people named things like Screwface or Pinhead or Leatherface or Jigsaw. They do not have your best interests in mind! They want to invade your dreams with nightmares that are so bad that you can actually DIE in them. Or else hang your live body from a hook in the kitchen and then dice you up with a chainsaw. Sure, they lure you in with intelligent legal advice and management tips, but then your fate is in their hands! Run, Brian! Run like the wind!
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Comments (6)
They don't get paid for being on a reality show? They have not earned ANY money or have they spent it all? Remember "Da Band" would get paid in cash and immediately go shopping. Whho is doing their finanical planning, Madoff?
1 of 6 | Posted by Fayellis1 | Posted on March 12, 2009 11:23 AM
Fayellis1, all their money went into ugly hats and girly shirts for Robert.
2 of 6 | Posted by dreamkeeper | Posted on March 12, 2009 4:13 PM
Also, Que's mom is so wrong. Sadly there are a lot of moms out there that do that same thing.
I think I miss Orange.
3 of 6 | Posted by Dreamkeeper | Posted on March 12, 2009 4:17 PM
Dreamkeeper, I agree that Que's mom is wrong. Their expecting Que to take care of the family so she quit her job. She should know by now being with Diddy don't pay shit!!!
Everybody on reality shows gets paid to be on there so they should have some money so or maybe Diddy took it away like he's doing everybody else working for him!!!
MandaMo, I don't think u mentioned Diddy talking about his new show "Making his Band" or maybe u left out for a reason. A show designed to showcase wanting to be a Diddy's personal band, can't wait and I bet u their getting treated better than everyone signed to his got damn label!!!
4 of 6 | Posted by bigjr6633 | Posted on March 12, 2009 10:24 PM
Yeah, I've been leaving out the plugs for Diddy's new show for the past couple weeks. It just bores me to tears, but I can start putting them in if y'all want.
Fayellis: So funny, I had the EXACT same thought about Bernie Madoff! Great minds...
And, yeah, I miss Orange too :o( At least she'd call Diddy on his crap.
5 of 6 | Posted by MandaMo | Posted on March 13, 2009 6:13 AM
MandaMo, when I watch the show I fast forward through the Diddy self plugs. So I don't care either way.
6 of 6 | Posted by dreamkeeper | Posted on March 13, 2009 3:24 PM