The Philadelphia So Long - 
by B-Side
Well, the long, boring road known as The Real World: Philadelphia finally came to an end this week, and just in time. I had become very fearful last week that we'd have to endure a double dose of Landon and Shavonda now that the Inferno II has hit the airwaves. So imagine my delight Monday night when during the season premiere of the Real World/Road Rules Challenge I stumbled upon a quiet little promo advertising the glorious end of RW 15? Ah, sweet reality euthanasia.
Tuesday night's season finale began surprisingly in the Philly hotspot, Shampoo. Whaaa?? No visits to Pure for the season finale? Why, I feel positively betrayed. Nevertheless, Willie had dragged most of the cast to the gay bar because, well, not really sure. But it was a group event and everyone seemed chipper; that is, of course, until Miss Britney Lynn descended upon the crowd. No, she wasn't a two bit porn star. Miss Britney Lynn was a flamboyant drag queen whose robust stature was just one Weather Girl away from needing a cattle harness to help her out of bed.
Upon spying this crazy phenomenon of a man who dresses up like a woman (in a gay bar? Well I NEVER!), MJ seemed so slackjawed, I feared his precious chewing tobaccy might tumble out his mouth. "I'm straight! I'm straight! I'm straight!" he yelled defensively as he quickly scampered away from the club, perhaps to find the gentle comfort of Landon's embrace: "This bad man dressed like a woman made me feel gay, Landon. Hold me."
With MJ having zipped away like the Road Runner, Willie later told Mel and some others that he feels like his roommate "looks at me as a character, not a person." Yeah, that's a pretty fair statement. I guess it's bound to happen when you appear on a TV show known for casting "the gay one" and "the angry black one" and "the slutty one" and "the bitch". Willie then went on to say that it's been partially his fault for not reaching out to MJ and letting him see more than just a character. WHAAA? Please tell me I didn't hear what I just thought I heard. A Real Worlder taking responsibility for his actions??? I'm sorry Willie, but I think you owe the producers a huge apology. That sort of mature, rational thinking is a huge violation of Real World casting. Personally, I'm offended, and honestly, somewhat disoriented. In fact, I've spent the past two days in a fetal position, whispering "I'll never tell..." over and over again.
The next day, the roomies all milled about, packing boxes and folding clothing. There were various ruminations on how everyone was going to miss everyone and man, they just can't believe it's over. Fair enough. But then came the two-headed beast of Landon and Shavonda. Oh woe is them! Landon was feeling like a droopy emoticon as he expressed regret that he and Shavonda have been having sex ever since Fiji. I mean, he wasn't feeling regret on his part. He just felt badly for her because she might get too attached and has that pussy boyfriend Shaun. Awww. Landon, your patronizing guilt is so warm and cuddly. It's the emotional version of your cow t-shirt!
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