Moments before... the three Project Runway finalists received the non-surprise that they will have to design a 13th look for their collections at the very last minute! Our Models of the Runway - Delta, Cheetos and Kalyn - all react like they just saw a soap bubble popping.
After the initial shock wears off, Kalyn announces that she is really excited about it actually. Well there is surprise number two for the episode - and we're still only in the first minute! Then Tim goes on to announce that each designer's "muse model" (I guess that's their new honored title) will be casting the 13th model to wear the 13th look. Too many 13s. It doesn't sit well. Delta Burke tells us that she's never been a casting director before.
This is the most responsibility any of these girls has ever had! Will it be too much for them to handle?
To begin the process we have a grand meeting of the designers and their "muse models" to go over the random models who have already been cast. And no, none of them are the lost sisters from this beloved series. As several of you pointed out - and as I had also pondered - each designer needs 13 models for the Bryant Park show. And really we can't use any of the girls who've been eliminated? Apparently not. The producers have decided to add more suspense by quickly hiring at the eleventh hour new models who may or may not have any experience and who may or may not even be available for the show.
After her mini-meeting with Althea, Cheetos says, "She wants a girl that has the same body shape as me - hee. And my height - hee. And walks like me - hee." Oh get over yourself. It's called a "collection" for a reason. Sameness is actually desirable in this case and not JUST a tribute to your overall perfection. Carol Hannah wants a girl who looks like a fairy and doesn't have short hair. Irina wants someone happy looking to counterbalance herself.
Heidi time! Heidi wants to know what the models think about the collections.
Cheetos thinks Althea's stuff is totally new and different, Delta Burke is totally impressed that Carol Hannah knows how to sew pants, and Kalyn LOVES Irina's stuff. Now about this upcoming casting session. All Heidi says is, "Have any of you ever walked at Bryant Park before?" Thanks for the casting tips, Heidi. The girls head over to their hotel room and sit around discussing how excited and nervous they are. They all seem to think their own designers are going to win, which really doesn't mean anything, so oh well.
It looks like a dozen or so girls show up for the model casting. The first few girls come in, walk back and forth, and are pretty underwhelming. Cheetos giggles heartily when one model swings her arm around all weird as she paces around for them.
Another girl admits that she's only been modeling for three weeks. Be gone with you! No newcomer is going to bust in on this parade and cut straight to the front of the Bryant Park line. You hit the streets and do some time before trying to walk THIS show, sweetie. After several obvious failures, a blonde girl walks in and takes Delta Burke's breath away. She's tall, she's willowy, she looks just like a fairy - she's perfect! Would she happen to be available this afternoon? The girl can barely speak English and instructs Delta to call her agency.
She doesn't know her own schedule, sheesh! There is an entire staff of people who make their livelihood by waking models up in the morning and sending them around Manhattan one instruction at a time. What would they have left to do if she knew herself what she was doing this afternoon?
The next miracle occurs when Cheetos spots a Korean version of herself and decides she'll be perfect for Althea's collection. She blurts out a triumphant, "She's ethnic!" Good eyes there, Cheetos.
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Comments (4)
Hm. I actually liked Kalyn until her, "Like, she's a redhead?" remark.
What does this girl have against redheads?
1 of 4 | Posted by ThisShowRocks! | Posted on November 16, 2009 9:08 AM
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2 of 4 | Posted by itchy | Posted on November 16, 2009 9:52 AM
The one thing that really struck me was how awkward Cheetos family was . . . was it me? They really seemed skeptical of any ability Cheeto might have . . . so hard to see families that function that way, but then, they likely all do.
Not sure what's up with Kalyn and co, but they seem so squeeky . . .
And, OMG, shock of shocks, I actually ended up liking Delta--whodda thunk!?
I was wondering what they would do for a show, now that it's finale time.
I think I was one who thought we might see some of the models from the show, I distincly remember them doing it for the season with Michael and Laura--but I don't remember who the return was . . . there's a slim chance I'm confusing her for one of the ANTM or MMASM. oh well, it matters not . . .
Thanks Honey, and hey, only one more!!! yay!!!!
3 of 4 | Posted by juddfan | Posted on November 16, 2009 10:35 AM
Juddfan, there are a lot of reality tv models who seem to show up at the PR castings. I remember Elyse from ANTM season 1 (plus others I don't recall). Then there were a couple from Make me a supermodel. I was surprised I didn't recognize any of them this time.
I was also surprised to find myself really liking Delta Burke. I don't really like the look of any of the three (though obviously they are all pretty), but she is clearly the sweetest.
Thanks for a great recap of an absolutely BLAH show.
4 of 4 | Posted by Snootchy Bootches | Posted on November 18, 2009 5:57 AM