Hi everyone! I'm MandaMo, and I'll be your new recapper for MTV's Making the Band. Before I start, I just want to take a moment to apologize in advance to anyone who might be related to me because my recaps will most likely not be Christian in nature, if you know what I mean.
When I found out that I'd be recapping MTB this season, I was absolutely ecstatic. Partly because I've been watching this show ever since O-Town was having liquid dreams on ABC. But mostly because I have this creepy, unsafe, stalkery obsession with Diddy. And I'm not just saying that to try to be funny. When I went to New York City last Spring, I did not go to the Statue of Liberty. I did not go to the Empire State Building. And I didn't even see a Broadway show. Instead, I took time to see the ONE. The ONLY. Bad Boy Entertainment.
So now that you've seen one of my vacation photos, and you understand where I come from, let's make the band!
We open Season Four in New York City where King Diddy is awaiting us. And maybe I'm crazy, but I'm pretty sure this show has been on the air since 1999, so I really have no idea how we're only in season four. But I guess that in Diddyland, Diddy makes up the rules, and if Diddy says it's season four, then season four it is.
The Man himself welcomes us back and reminds us that the last time we saw him was when he chose his new boy band in season...four. The new members are Robert, Willie, Quanell, Brian and Big Mike. He also selected a scrubby white boy named Donnie to sign a deal with his label as a solo artist. He tells us that this season, we'll be following the guys making their album, but there's just one little surprise.
The girls are back.
But neither of the groups or Donnie know that each other is in town to work. It's a big Diddy prank!
In case you didn't know, Danity Kane's last album went platinum. And after watching this episode, you will never, ever forget that because the entire show is peppered with tiny reminders. Did I mention that their record when platinum? Because their record went platinum. That's right, platinum. (p.s. Their record went platinum.)
And with that introduction, Diddy giddily disappears into a puff daddy of smoke, and we are magically floating across a very sparkly NYC. The theme song plays as portraits of the shows' characters spin around in large gold frames. It's rather enchanting, actually. Computer animation has seen no finer day!
After the credits, we find ourselves in the airport as the boys are reunited in the Big Apple. They are back. And they are ready. Meanwhile, Donnie - being the solo artist and all - is walking solo down the street and being stopped left and right by adoring fans. I guess I don't really see the appeal of Donnie. He seems nice enough. But he also seems like he might be slightly brain damaged. His attic is lit by a very dim bulb, if you know what I'm saying. And his hair looks like a big, thick Brillo pad. You would think that with padding that thick, you can never sustain a brain injury, but he's quickly proving me wrong. The Brillo vs. Brain Damage score is not turning out in his favor.
The boys are staying at a lovely place called "Flatotel," which I assume is the clever bonding of the words "flat" and "hotel." Those New Yorkers always love the puns! They have an enormous room with a gorgeous view, and I have to say that I'm a little disappointed. I was really hoping that Diddy would put them up in strange, sterile barracks like he did with the girls in season three. The boys hear the door buzz, and it is the Brillo! He's come to scrub their dishes!
The boys have no idea what's in store for them in New York. But Robert says that they just want to make it bigger than Danity Kane.
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Comments (18)
nice recap...
one thing : 'DADDY'S HOUSE' is actually the name for Puffy's personal studio...u know how he used to be "puff daddy"....
1 of 18 | Posted by ladyy2001 | Posted on February 1, 2008 1:40 PM
Yeah, I was thinking Aubry was really full of herself (and the group) the whole episode too. Compared to the boys group maybe they're more popular, but not in general. And how did she even become involved with the UN? I think this season is going to be great though - lots of drama!
2 of 18 | Posted by yankeesfan | Posted on February 1, 2008 1:55 PM
OK, let me just start of by saying I adore Danity Kane. I actually put a copy of their 1st CD on hold for the day it was released (I forget, did it go platinum?)! And, when I heard they were going to be at this club I detest during the Christina tour, I totally went. I am lucky enough to be friends with some incredibly fabulous people who knew of my infatuation with them and got me into their VIP area. Can I just say the girls were all so sweet and lovely and looked gorgeous (Not to mention one in particular was incredibly entertaining as she talked nothing but shit about Diddy!!)
That said, I have to agree. Aubrey I love you, but get the hell out of that orange/ivory tower you're in, lay off the eyeliner, put down the vodka, and get that magnificently weaved head of yours back in the game. And is it just me, or has D. Woods always seemed a little detached from the group? Like in the scene where the girls were walking the street, arms linked, she looked like she was just a passerby (and curiously enough, she wasn't at the club with them when I was gawking. Hmm...).
And the guys seem cool. The solo dude is not that cute, but its very possible I too could not get past the hair.
Anyway, excited for the season, can't wait to see what these guys put out for the end result.
3 of 18 | Posted by trister | Posted on February 1, 2008 4:15 PM
I am a crazy danity kane fan, and proud of it lol. i was so excited when i heard they were coming back to tv and have you heard there new single??? damaged. its sooooo hot, i got a good feeling their album is going to be amazing.
anyways, you recap was hilarious, bside hated this show and it always made me sad with the short bashing the girls recaps...this one was amazing :)
thanks !!
4 of 18 | Posted by samxx7 | Posted on February 1, 2008 5:39 PM
Nice recap, but it seems like an ultimate Diddy fan would know his studio is called Daddy's House and would defnitely know about the falling out between Laurie Ann and Diddy. Also, the irony that Diddy gave Aubrey s*&% about rumors, when half of them were about them sleeping together and whether or not she was pregnant. As Snoop would say, "Step your game up."
5 of 18 | Posted by putigger | Posted on February 1, 2008 7:05 PM
Good recap but a few minor mistakes.
1. Daddy's house is actually the name of the studio so the joke wasn't funny. I'm dissapointed in you. You should've known that. Tisk, tisk.
AND
2. The boy Diddy chewed out in the booth during the guys session was not Chris. His name is Brian. He is from Houston and is a very genuinly nice guy.
There isn't even a Chris in the group...?
Focus and step it up next recap.
I'm only being hard on you cause I love you (for recaping this show) and I know your potential.
6 of 18 | Posted by Bfrank | Posted on February 2, 2008 12:35 AM
From the way I've seen, the number after "Making the Band" (i.e. the 4) is not in reference to the actual season. It's in reference to which number band it is. This is Making the Band 4, Season 2.
So, O-town was 1. That other group was 2 (and they had 2 or 3 seasons to theirs). Danity Kane was Making the Band 3, and they went for 3 seasons. The Boys and Donnie were the 4th "band" and this is supposedly the second season of that (their albums...plus DK bonus).
If that makes any sense at all....lol
7 of 18 | Posted by serjen | Posted on February 2, 2008 5:06 AM
This recap is not snarky or funny enough to be on tvgasm. It just seem like some random fan trying to be tvgasm and failing miserably. And the "paused..." on the picture captions were distracting.
Close, but no cigar MandaMo.
8 of 18 | Posted by sakura | Posted on February 2, 2008 1:21 PM
I'm afraid I have to agree with Sakura. It was just ok for me. And the apology in the beginning about not writing a christian recap was kind of strange. Sorry.
9 of 18 | Posted by snootchy bootches | Posted on February 2, 2008 2:09 PM
I can't believe anyone is seriously distracted by the "paused" text on the bottom of the pictures!
10 of 18 | Posted by hoodillie | Posted on February 2, 2008 3:19 PM
I don't know what people are talking about. I thought this was hilarious. Good recapping - and the screencap with Aubrey and the headband made me laugh out loud.
11 of 18 | Posted by addicted | Posted on February 2, 2008 7:52 PM
I agree with addicted. I absolutely loved it from beginning to end! And I have a feeling they will only get better!
12 of 18 | Posted by jellybean | Posted on February 3, 2008 11:13 AM
Great recap! Definitely looking forward to a solid season (with a lot to comment on.)
The Orangina & Brillo nicknames made the recap!
Just as my two cents, I think the screencaps seem to be right on par with a lot of the tvgasm recaps, so please keep up the good work ... looking forward to next week.
13 of 18 | Posted by chelle | Posted on February 3, 2008 11:54 AM
BTW - anyone else think it ironic with all the 'platinum' references, that the only one with platinum hair (Shannon), no longer so!
14 of 18 | Posted by chelle | Posted on February 3, 2008 11:56 AM
Hey you Danity Kane fans, did you know their album went platnum!
15 of 18 | Posted by juddfan | Posted on February 5, 2008 5:10 PM
I thought this recap was very good... no idea what everyone is talking about. THe screencaps (Problem child? Jodeci? ACTING! LMAO!!) were especially funny.
Great job and I'm sure they will only get better! :)
Also, I was wondering how many albums DK sold. Anyone??
16 of 18 | Posted by here4beer | Posted on February 6, 2008 6:53 PM
I think the guy band sucks. Why don't they have a name yet seriously.
Donnie's got the guido look down pat. Hmm I wonder what his ethnic background is.
Aubrey. Ohh Aubrey. You look so trashy, yet I find you so hot for whatever reason.
During the Diddy and Aubrey scene did anyone else get the feeling those two messed around at some point. There have been rumors about that, and I don't know, something was there.
17 of 18 | Posted by bakismaki | Posted on February 7, 2008 9:19 AM
Oh yeah, I forgot to add, DK definitely have their egos a little too inflated. Nobody cares about this stupid group.
18 of 18 | Posted by bakismaki | Posted on February 7, 2008 9:21 AM