My girl Sharon is called to step forward. Robbie loves her photo, saying that they could put a campaign on it right away. However, the General has a problem with one thing and calls her out for lying about her age. Instead, of the 58 she previously claimed on the runway, Sharon is actually 63. Sharon explains that she was nervous and never expected to be chosen and the General warns her never to lie to him again. Then the Kimsicle tells Sharon that she's on the board. I have to say that, as of now, Sharon is my favorite. But, sadly, I'm guessing that someone a little younger and more mainstream is going to win this thing.
Shelly Slinker, the Midwest mom from Indiana, is up. The General tells her that he doesn't see the same person in front of him as he sees in her film and they all agree that she's prettier in person. So, Shelly's not on the board. I've got to wonder who came up with the "on the board" catch phrase? Seriously, it can't hold a candle to "pack your knives" or "you're fired."
'Nothing straight about me Paula' is the next to learn her fate. Bev says she's been watching Paula and she seems very nervous. Paula reluctantly cops to being a little nervous. But, I'm wondering about Bev's interest in her...Anyway, the judges agree that her closeup does her no justice and, for a woman that walks like John Wayne, Paula has a crapload of excuses. Sean repeats a list of her shortcomings: never modeled before, doesn't feel comfy in front of a camera, doesn't feel comfy in heels. So the question is can they overcome those issues? I have to admit that I'm kind of hoping they vote this one off. I like the idea of the new super model being a cool tough butch or futch, but this woman just seems a little too crazy. But, none of the judges are listening to me because the Kimsicle tells Paula that she's on the board.
Cathy, the ambivalent mom, took a great picture. The General proudly reminds her that he was the person who told her to take the chance to come to NYC. And Bev, who initially voted no for her, says that she can't tell if person is really beautiful until she sees picture. While all the judges agree that Cathy has the glow, Robbie comes closest to articulating what I'm thinking. He warns Cathy that, as they peel away layers, the judges want to know that there's a real model in there, not a mom in a Christmas catalogue. And Cathy passes. Sadly, I'm pretty sure that Cathy is more likely to win than my favorite, Sharon, simply because people like to think of middle-aged women as moms in Christmas catalogues.
Pamela, who we've barely seen, is called down and, of course, she's not on board.
Robbie is surprised that Karin, the mullet women, didn't photograph as well as he expected. He says her picture is not a high fashion, instead, it's more of a niche look for an obscure magazine and Bev, taking the opportunity to get in her catty comment, adds "or a drivers license." Karin tells them that the photog session helped her to realize how much she could learn. The General likes this attitude and asks if she really thinks that she could learn. Karin is super earnest and sincere saying, "Oh yes, I can't say anything unless I truly believe it." Hmmmmm. Anyway, she's on the board and, despite not trusting the super sincere, earnest act, I kind of like Karin.
Sandra doesn't do much to sell her outfit and, despite claiming to have taken better pictures, she's history.
Bahia, the gorgeous Frenchwoman, is an easy shoe-in.
Next we have Melissa, Carla, and Tiffany. The General says the question is whether they are that unique beauty they haven't seen before. Apparently, Tiffany and Carla are not because they're history, but Melissa is on the board. We've seen almost nothing of Melissa and I have to say that, while she's really pretty, she looks like hundreds of other blond model actress types, so I guess unique is in the eye of the beholder.
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Comments (9)
paula was on sci fi channel's who wants to be a superhero season 2 as "whip snap" and the website says her age was 31 (that show aired in the summer of 2007).
1 of 9 | Posted by intense | Posted on June 8, 2008 7:18 PM
Intense: You completely made my day!!! I knew there was something off about the way she gave her age. But I don't understand why they caught Sharon and not Paula? Anyhoo, thanks for the info, I'll see what I can dig up on her superhero gig.
Hugs,
Yenta
2 of 9 | Posted by yentapatrol | Posted on June 9, 2008 5:57 AM
yenta I'm so excited you are recapping this show. I caught the first episode and I am already in love w/ it. I love Sharon and the soccer mom chick.
I thought there was something suspicious about Paula. She really reminds me of that tough girl that was on ANTM last season... the one that tried out the year before too..?
3 of 9 | Posted by tvkitty | Posted on June 9, 2008 9:11 AM
tvkitty - you're thinking of Marvita and she totally remindes me of her too!!
I'm so happy someone is recapping this show -- and I'm really happy I didn't forget to DVR it.
I really like Sharon - she seems really genuine and full of personality and I like the French lady - she's gorgeous!
Can't wait to see what the coming episodes bring and I LOVE that Robert Verdi is a judge...he cracks me up!! :)
4 of 9 | Posted by smolls | Posted on June 9, 2008 9:51 AM
Man! I keep missing all these new shows that I might even like . . . after this frothy recap, Yenta, I think I'm hooked!!! Can't believe the bit about the multiple personality, and too funny all the Kimsicle references. From the pics, I'm not getting Hope in the mix, she's too young looking to me . . . Love me some tough looking women, like a Marvita or a Paula . . . can't wait to catch the show!
5 of 9 | Posted by juddfan | Posted on June 9, 2008 4:04 PM
tvkitty, I'll have to pay more attention to the soccermom, I'm embarrassed to admit that I kind of glossed over her in my own mind.
Smolls, we can be the I heart Robert Verdi club. I'll order t-shirts, or maybe sunglasses...: )
Juddfan, after 8 weeks of Viva Hollywood, I have high hopes born out of desperation. Let's keep our fingers crossed that this continues to be hoot.
Hugs,
Yenta
6 of 9 | Posted by yentapatrol | Posted on June 10, 2008 4:54 PM
Paula is TOTALLY marvita's mom/sister!!!
I am rooting for the French lady...I don't like the fake tan perfect Liza minelli mom....
Hope is fun and cool, but looks too young for this show!
Love Robert Verdi and Kim Alexis is a total robot!
7 of 9 | Posted by melpadgett | Posted on June 11, 2008 6:19 AM
you know kim alexis doesn't seem so bad after you watch Haylie duff be the "mentor" on the search for ell woods.
8 of 9 | Posted by intense | Posted on June 11, 2008 7:55 AM
Well, I did get to see the show on line, and super kuddos for the recap, it was like your words in pictures . . . and YES, Beverly does not move in her face, even her lips move a little crooked from uneven freezing--but she's gorgeous just the same, gotta give it up to Granny, she looks fan-f'in-tastic!!! How she kept her skin so smooth, I'll never know. Didn't like the swedish blonde, but after the scenes for next week, I'm utterly intriqued--she took up bass at 39--my kinda girl!!! Can't wait to see why she thinks she's there for comic relief . . . lastly, me kinda likey Sean Patterson--which is surprising, as those types usually curdle my milk! ( I mean the hollywood muckity-muck types)
9 of 9 | Posted by juddfan | Posted on June 11, 2008 11:38 AM