Everyone's in the Chenbot spirit!
We weren't planning on covering Making The Band 3 this summer, but we've received so many emails and comments about it, that we thought we'd polish off the old Tivo and take a looksie. I kind of wish I were Diddy right now so that I could sit on a couch and yell things like "Hey TVgasm, are y'all ready for the Making The Band Recaps???? 'Cause it's gonna go DOWN TONIGHT!!!" Sadly, that might very well be the most exciting part of this entire post. I will now try to humbly fill EdHill's MTB shoes and relive all the laughter, tears, and melismas that only Aubrey, Aundrea, Dawn, Shannon, and (suppressing laughter) D. Woods can provide.
Since last night's show was actually the third of the season, let me catch y'all up to date with what's happened so far. Basically, Diddy whittled his cast of skanks and ho's down to five lucky ladies who would soon become a girl band of some sort. The divas-in-training were the girls I mentioned before: Aubrey, Aundrea, Dawn, Shannon, and D. Woods (né Wanita -- yes, spelled like that). Apparently Wanita likes to go as D. Woods when she's performing as an artiste. Why? I don't know. It's a D. Mystery. All I gotta say is that Diddy made a D. Mistake when he D. Overlooked my favorite girl, Taquita. D. Nied!
Anyway, in the first episode of the season, the girls went home to visit friends and family, and then they hit the road, traveling down to New Orleans where they all got to see what was left of Dawn's neighborhood. Later, they dressed up in old-fashioned prison stripes and gave beads away at Mardi Gras. Oh, and Aubrey got really drunk at all these bars, causing the ever-mousy Aundrea to reel with giggly shock. In episode two, the girls met up with their old vocal coach -- you know, the guy who looks like Rowlf from The Muppets -- and of course, they trained with the Eva Braun of dance: Laurie Ann Gibson. A few BOOM CAT, BOOM CAT CATs later, the girls went off to sing at the NBA All-Star game -- or so I assume. I never actually finished watching the episode. I know -- not very diligent of me. But based on previous experiences, I'll predict that the rest of the episode featured Diddy shouting from his couch, Laurie locking the girls in a cage with a rabid possum, and the screen flashing any time anyone finished a complete sentence.
This week's episode opened up with the girls in New York City where they'd be living for the duration of the season. "I love New York!" Diddy suddenly proclaimed, adding, "New York gave birf to me!" Incidentally, New York also gave barf to Diddy too, but that's a whole other story. Anyway, Diddy was all excited to be working with the girls. They would be his masterpiece -- you know, like his other great contributions to pop culture: Dream and Da Band.
"These girls like a big, big, big clump of clay, and my name is Leonardo Da Vinci," Diddy then announced. He then retracted the statement as soon as he realized he couldn't actually sample any of Da Vinci's works. So much for "Mo' Vitruvian Man, Mo' Problems."
We then caught up with the ladies as they entered their new digs in trendy Soho, NY. Gone were those flimsy bunk beds (actually, those disappeared last season too). Now the pad had been officially America's Next Top Model-ized with big, glossy photos of each girl hanging over their beds.
"If I forget where my bed is, I just have to look. Oh, that's my bed. That's my face!" D. Woods said D. Happily. Of course, I was left wondering -- who forgets where their bed is? And when it happens, does D. Woods blame it on her inner Wanita -- or is it the other way around?
Anyway, we then watched the girls run around the apartment, gawking at their new wardrobes and whatnot. After enough general frolicking, a light twinkle echoed through the apartment. Turns out it was Diddy checking in on iChat. Yes, nothing says pimpin' like the sound of Tinkerbell announcing your presence.
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Comments (18)
THANK YOU!
By the way, the moment with Shannon singing the "I want you forever's" made me cry.
I'm not ashamed.
1 of 18 | Posted by susanarosa
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Posted on July 5, 2006 10:27 AM
I was wondering when someone would start recapping these episodes. I admittedly having really been that interested in them. I'm sorry but this season hasn't really been interesting me like the last season (of MTB3 that is). I'm just hoping for some drama between these girls. They all seem so nice and well-adjusted with each other. What happened to the good ol' days of huge egos and fistfights that was Da Band? (MTB2). Now THAT was good TV.
( So much for having the first comment, Damn you, susanarosa! :) )
2 of 18 | Posted by hollabackboy
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Posted on July 5, 2006 10:29 AM
I feel vindicated. I always thought Shannon was a terrible choice for the group, and now she bites ass. Awesome.
3 of 18 | Posted by Risotta
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Posted on July 5, 2006 11:07 AM
This season hasn't been as fun as last season since all the drama queens (and manly bitch Denosh) are gone. But I'll continue watching. And reading the recaps if they keep coming. Thanks B-Side! :)
4 of 18 | Posted by stacyrocks
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Posted on July 5, 2006 12:03 PM
i also experienced tiny bumps all over my arms after the "i love you forever" scene, but i didn't know what they were - thank goodness diddy explained it!! really, what can't this man do?
5 of 18 | Posted by sarah smile
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Posted on July 5, 2006 12:23 PM
Yay! I literally started dancing when I saw the title. Anyway, I'm really enjoying this season so far. It's not as dramatic as seasons past but I still like it.
6 of 18 | Posted by CTVampSlayer
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Posted on July 5, 2006 12:33 PM
I haven't caught an episode of Making the Band - I never remember when it is on. Plus, they don't repeat it like crazy like they do with Next. What the hell is up with Next? ARR.
I loved this recap though. Mad props to the Rats of Nimh reference. I stood up and spread my arms in the air Chenbot style when I saw that. One my favorite books growing up.
I felt sorry for the rat when I thought of Aubrey running after it with her hot pants.
I was never a fan of Shannon's voice - but I thought her looks fit into what Diddy wanted for the band.
7 of 18 | Posted by g3
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Posted on July 5, 2006 12:47 PM
I too think there will be less drama this season. Maybe they should temporarily take out Aubrey and bring back [lightning strikes violently] Denosh accompinied by a whip. With her manly dictatorship and her new found taming tool the girls will surely fight back and there will be drama.
And B-Side I totally agree with you on the I-Chat thing. when Diddy appeared I was expecting a Charlie angel-esque quote to come out of one of their mouths.
And the exterimantor thing had me confused. Why were they in love with two sweaty guidos?? Oh well still better tv than that show Cheyenne. I dont find a whiney blonde girl and her trailor park parents entertaintment.. unless they are the Hogans and adopt a pet monkey..
8 of 18 | Posted by Terence
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Posted on July 5, 2006 12:48 PM
Yeah..."goosebumps" don't require "Proactiv". But we all have our burdens in life, and Diddy's is arm acne.
Thanks for the recap! I knew you'd come through so that I don't have to, you know, watch the show.
9 of 18 | Posted by Trent880
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Posted on July 5, 2006 1:13 PM
If Diddy is so concerned with singing well, maybe he should have chosen that pleasantly plump girl who wasnt that cute. The other girls could have made up for her in the dance/looks department.
BTW I think Aubrey's hair looks hideous! What is she thinking.
"He wanted to punch them all in the face"....LOL hilarious.
10 of 18 | Posted by noodle
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Posted on July 5, 2006 4:51 PM
can someone PLEASE explain what happened to them? like... there used to be times when some of the singing was good.... and now they can't even sing on key, much less have strong voices. whatever.... as long as they know how to BOOM CAT, right? that's what this competition was based on. SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE?! lol... ridiculous.
but i do think Shannon is the prettiest... and her voice used to be one of the best, gosh darnit!
11 of 18 | Posted by littlemonster
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Posted on July 6, 2006 3:05 AM
I'm glad I'm not the only one who completely missed the mouse.
Also, since when do human beings kill mice with knives? I was thinking more like sticky traps, or snappy things, but knives?
Great re-cap B-side!
12 of 18 | Posted by Court_Love
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Posted on July 6, 2006 5:55 AM
By the way, Diddy's exit line was "End it with a prayer. Good work, y'all." You know, because the moment was one of religious epiphany...and Diddy is a church deacon on his off days.
13 of 18 | Posted by Jake1117
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Posted on July 6, 2006 7:14 AM
Susanarosa, thanks for keeping it real b/c i too was moved by this MTB moment. I got the arm pimples that Diddy explained to me were goosebumps and I cried! I thought he was trying to force some crying action and didn't see how that would help but it really did. My Orchestra teacher used to Diddy-fy us and scream at us and tell us to put emotion into the music and I guess it really does work.
Aubrey's hair sucks. I'm a brunette myself but she looks much less hot than her multi-colored skank hair.
I liked some of their songs last season but Diddy is taking too damn long! Release a song before these bitches turn menopausal!
14 of 18 | Posted by hanan5050
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Posted on July 6, 2006 7:40 AM
The name of the band has been announced as : DANITY KANE. - it's the name of an anime character that Dawn drew. Thought that might be helpful.
Thanks for the re-cap finally.
I don't really like Aubrey as much as I did in the other two seasons. She is kind of a ho now.
15 of 18 | Posted by MindyLou
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Posted on July 6, 2006 7:49 AM
I had to comment again today and say I LOVE the screencap of Diddy in 'the Chenbot spirit'. I saw it yesterday, laughed some and seeing it this morning made me giggle again. Nice work, B-Side. :)
16 of 18 | Posted by stacyrocks
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Posted on July 6, 2006 8:50 AM
I totally forgot that they decided on a name. "Danity Kane"...not to be confused with Diane Keaton or Dean Cain or Pokemon. Just rolls off the tongue!
17 of 18 | Posted by Trent880
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Posted on July 6, 2006 11:57 AM
I missed the announcement of the name...is that pronounced
Dan-itty Kane?
Da-nitty Kane?
does it rhyme with vanity or datitty? Someone please help!
I never liked Shannon - she is too much of a Britney ripoff and she never sounded that good.
18 of 18 | Posted by watchintv
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Posted on July 6, 2006 2:37 PM