The Hills: Les Collines

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Le Boogie Oogie.

OMG you guys! It's the moment we've all been waiting for, since the writer's strike threatened to halt production... the return of MTV's most celebrated ego-masturbationfest: welcome back to The Hills!

Last time we saw our makeup-addled, uber-tanned heroines, LC was ignoring every guy in L.A. for Spencer's boring-but-adorable BFF, Blah-drina was thrilled to snag a guy who didn't emotionally abuse her with vague promises (or not) of commitment (or not), and Whitney was just excited to get a romantic storyline of her own. Tonight's extra-special one-hour premiere opens with LC and Whitney arriving in Paris for the Crillon Debutante Ball. All I can say is, thank God Lauren's getting the hell out of L.A. Every man, woman and child in Europe is more attractive than even an Eiffel Tower-style threesome with two Brody clones would be.

I hope our ladies are feeling fresh, because the MTV cameras are there to greet them at the airport as they disembark their 13-hour flight. Luckily, Whitney is wearing a pair of shew-boots and striped (!) tights for her first moments in Paris. A well-aging chauffeur named Stephane greets them and whisks them to a limo to drive them around the town.

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Didn't I last see this look on a shriveling wicked witch over the rainbow?


The girls squeal about how excited they are to be in a different land than Cali, and Stephane remarks, "Eet ees very deeferent." "How is it different?" Lauren asks. Well, for one, the humans here are composed of hydrogen and carbon, not silicone and bleach. L.C. and Whitney try to decide where to go first. "Give-Inchy?" wonders Whitney aloud. "Zsheee-vonsh-eee," Stephane lightly corrects them.

"We should get our ball gowns first!" L.C. exclaims excitedly. However, contrary to popular belief, this trip is not just about her, it's actually for work for Teen Vogue. You know, work? Getting paid for doing something other than existing in front of a camera? Whitney mentions they must also pick up shoes for the debutantes tonight, and with that, L.C.'s face falls. She makes an executive decision and proclaims that they'll be getting the gowns. That's our girl!

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"Pssh. I'm a fucking debutante."


Apparently Crested Butte, Colorado has Steadicam, and a tracking shot follows Heidi looking absolutely adorable in her ski gear during an outing with Mom. They hang out together and bond, mother to emotionally corrupted, vapid daughter. Heidi whines about how she just doesn't know what to do with Spencer, and Mama says she needs to start fresh and "work on yourself for awhile."

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"But I've already HAD a boob job."


Back in the City of Lights, Lauren and Whit, wearing a completely unforgivable floppy anti-beret, pick up the all-important gowns at Alberta Ferretti with nary a dress fitter in sight. Guess they just trust in the bust-waist-hips gods. Next they head to their less pressing task, picking up other girls' shoes at Colette. What do you know, they get there and it's closed! I hope those European royals won't have to go in flip-flops or anything.

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"God, WHY did I wear this mushroom cloud?"


"Clearly, we should have gotten the shoes first," concedes Whitney. This girl doesn't miss a beat. They try to justify the mistake by figuring that either way, one of the stores would have been closed. They're not sure whether it would be better for the debs to go shoeless or them to go naked. Well, considering you're not the one being introduced to the world as an adult the next night, I'd probably say the latter is better. And have you ever met a debutante? They really take their shews seriously. In any case, Whitney (the hard worker of this duo) is freaking out and complaining of nausea while L.C. is all, Whatev's, they'll understand. We're on T.V.

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"They do have MTV here, don't they?"


In the shopping bag that is Los Angeles, Spencer (Spencer! I've missed you so much! It's like I haven't seen your face in US Weekly every single week for the last four months!) pretends to be doing dishes when his evil sister comes a-knockin'. He calls her darling and I get full-body goosebumps. Ugh. The Aryan Twins sit down and have a nice heartless-to-heartless about what to do with this whole Heidi fiasco.

"Well, it's kind of, like, touché, you leave her and now she leaves you," Aryan-ette philosophizes. "That's one way of looking at it," mumbles Spencer. No, that's reality. Well, that's MTV Reality anyway.

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Comments (49)

deepfried:

Wow. I remember when the photos and captions were an opportunity for unexpected, hilarious observations.

Just scrolling through them, it seems that every single one is just bashing someone's physical appearance. How clever is that? Oh, and the last one is absolutely tasteless.


-Still missing BSide...

hollabackboy:

i am soooo sick of this damn show.

same stupid drama from last season.

it's so scripted and boring and repetitive.

these people need to grow up and stop acting like they're in high school.

i used to like it, but now its just getting old.

angelbayyb:

the recap wasnt that bad
i missed the show so i guess it was helpful in filling me in

however, i agree that the photo captions were not funny at allll! woah.

maybe next time ?

beth26:

I liked this recap!

Check out bsideblog.com for another!

bulletproofheart:

hey deepfried...i missed bside too. good news, bsideblog.com

PooNanny:

Loved, loved, loved the recap and the photo captions!!!! "Where's the beef"...f-ing hilarious! Well done O. Snapp.

kyleigh_351:

This was not funny. Bsideblog.com for a quality Hills recap.

nich1:

I can't believe you said "Wheres the beef!" I totally laughed out loud!!!!!!! F-ing hilarious!

nich1:

I can't believe you said "Wheres the beef!" I totally laughed out loud!!!!!!! F-ing hilarious!

nich1:

I can't believe you said "Wheres the beef!" I totally laughed out loud!!!!!!! F-ing hilarious!

mmbmwc:

loved the "whiz wit" caption.

MrsBojangles:

I liked the recap. Its just that so many people on here are very loyal to B-Side, and he was the master at Hills recaps.

Anyways, my thoughts.

This show was so f*&$ing scripted it gave me a headache. So many parts of this episode made me hurridly text my friend with "WTF".

Heidi and Spencer's fight is really confusing me. I have completley forgotten what they were fighting about in the first place. All of this because he wanted to elope? I'm so confused!

Lauren needs to thank God that she has a tv show, because if she would make these types of decisions in the real world, she'd have been fired long ago. I truly hope that she is not this stupid.

Why the hell would Audrina call Lauren with that terrible news while she was in Paris?!! That info could have waited a couple of days. Either way, the whole Brody-Lauren relationship is contrived anyway. If Brody was really digging her they'd be boyfriend and girlfiend already. But no, he got a new one in 2 days, which means he was dating her all along anyway!

jazz hands:

I only got so far as this little gem "Matthias looks at her all night like he's Somalian and she's a cheesesteak." before I could stomach reading anymore. First of all, fuck you, you stupid racist piece of shit. Was that really an attempt at humour?-LAME! I am Somali(Somalian is not a real word, by the way, not that I'd expect someone as culturally sensitive as you to have known that) and I fled from that war-torn country as a child, and have known many people affected by the famine there. You are truly ignorant, DO NOT make light of a situation such as that, there are people to this day still starving there, family members having to watch other family members die because they can't get a simple meal, so don't tell me I'm being oversensitive. And way to generalize, there are plenty of Somalis living in other areas of the world(I'm from Canada) who are healthy and well-fed, you say "Somalian" as if it's to be understood that it's synonymous with a starving person. People like you are exactly what's wrong with the racist state of the world today-oh, and your recapped sucked major ass -the last recapper was definitely better.

jazz hands:

I only got so far as this little gem "Matthias looks at her all night like he's Somalian and she's a cheesesteak." before I could stomach reading anymore. First of all, fuck you, you stupid racist piece of shit. Was that really an attempt at humour?-LAME! I am Somali(Somalian is not a real word, by the way, not that I'd expect someone as culturally sensitive as you to have known that) and I fled from that war-torn country as a child, and have known many people affected by the famine there. You are truly ignorant, DO NOT make light of a situation such as that, there are people to this day still starving there, family members having to watch other family members die because they can't get a simple meal, so don't tell me I'm being oversensitive. And way to generalize, there are plenty of Somalis living in other areas of the world(I'm from Canada) who are healthy and well-fed, you say "Somalian" as if it's to be understood that it's synonymous with a starving person. People like you are exactly what's wrong with the racist state of the world today-oh, and your recap sucked major ass -the last recapper was definitely better.

Niffer:

"Oh, and the last one is absolutely tasteless."

The best jokes usually are. I LOL'd.

Niffer:

"Oh, and the last one is absolutely tasteless."

The best jokes usually are. I LOL'd.

Anonymous:

LOL at people leaving b-sides new blog link. im so happy he is recapping again, no offense whoever wrote this n the past recappers...but we love him haha i read all the other recaps ALOT but the hills is just bside...its a shame u let him go

Josiepagne:

I know there's arguably a limited number of obvious jokes/observations to be made about certain aspects of the show, but I really hope you're not checking out other sites' recaps before writing your own. Entertainment Weekly had noted the Wicked Witch resemblance and B-Side mentioned the Stephanie/Lee Lee Sobieski connection... and both of those recaps were posted before yours.

yikes_stripes:

i really hope that you weren't compensated in any way for writing this. not only are you not funny, but there were times that i wondered if you were even literate at all.

VegasDarling:

Two people can have similar relevations - I don't think O. Snapp stole my observation that Whitney hung around like a chaperone while the French guy was walking with Lauren.

And as much as I love B-Side, why come here just to bitch and moan (and give page views)? O. Snapp worked hard on this recap - people should be happy someone is willing to spend ten hours writing about a show for free. Think you're a better writer? Then why aren't you a recapper? Sometimes I think a lot of the negavity is sour grapes.

hollagirl2:

I think it's in poor taste that

1. people have nothing better to do then come on here and bash a recapper who is not getting compensated but taking their time to provide you with some sort of recap

2. that people are only offended when a politically incorrect joke insults them but will overlook all other jabs. recaps are not meant to be politically correct nor will they please everyone

3. if you don't like the recap it really is just that simple to find another blog UNLESS you can offer constructive criticism that will have the recapper meet your needs. complaining like a little bitch does not help unless you have suggestions

4. we get it. you are obsessed with bside and want to have his babies. do it on your own time.

5. i'd love for it to get back to comments that were actually worth something and promoted discussion about the show.

6.if you're gonna respond to this by being cliche and stating that everyone is entitled to their own opinion... even complainers, consider that already thought of.

To the recapper: thanks for your efforts, they are noted... hopefully as the season progresses you will be able to find a balance that agrees with a majority of tvgasm commenters.

aussie girl:

Posted by hollagirl2 | Posted on March 26, 2008 6:17 PM

Well said hollagirl2

Recaps are here purely to entertain. If you are not entertained then go over to your precious z side or whoever and stop wasting your time and ours.

the end.

efk2020:

come on! that was HILARIOUS!! best recap ive read in a while. i laughed far too loudly several times.

rt12345:

I completely agree hollagirl2

I enjoyed the recap O.Snapp! Thank you!

beth26:

I agree with the last couple of comments. I think each recapper has his/her own style. It is fun to read more than one! It is more enjoyable to read comments about the show and not so fun reading all the critiques about the recapper.

Chee-Z-TeeVee Addict:

I think it's in poor taste that

1. hollagirl2 has nothing better to do then come on here and bash a commenter who is not getting compensated but taking their time to provide you with some sort of comment

2. that hollagirl2 is only offended when a comment insults a recapper but will overlook all other politically incorrect jabs. comments are not meant to kiss the recapper's ass nor will they please everyone

3. if you don't like the comments it really is just that simple to find another blog UNLESS you can offer constructive criticism that will have the commenter meet your needs. complaining like a little bitch does not help unless you have suggestions

4. we get it. you are obsessed with o. snapp and want to have his babies. do it on your own time.

5. i'd love for it to get back to comments that were actually worth something and promoted discussion about the show.

6.if you're gonna respond to this by being cliche and stating that everyone is entitled to their own opinion... even complainers, consider that already thought of.

To the commenters: thanks for your efforts, they are noted... hopefully as the season progresses you will be able to find a balance that agrees with hollagirl2.

mrsc:

This recap was great for me. Thanks O. Snapp! Looking forward to an awesome season...

Popacherry:

O. Snapp - YOU ARE A GENIOUS! This is the best recap I've read in a long time...I laughed my ass off, especially over the photo comments and cheesesteak remarks!! My favorite lines also include:

"To... my parents, for always loving me. And... that's about it!" Ooohhh, burn! How does that feel, cokejaw?"
and...
"Matthias, taking control of the situation, unsnaps the first four buttons of his shirt and sits down beside Lauren, revealing a veritable meadow of chest hair, all hers for the taking."

Thanks for the laughs…can’t wait for more recaps!

Popacherry:

O. Snapp - YOU ARE A GENIOUS! This is the best recap I've read in a long time...I laughed my ass off, especially over the photo comments and cheesesteak remarks!! My favorite lines also include:

"To... my parents, for always loving me. And... that's about it!" Ooohhh, burn! How does that feel, cokejaw?"
and...
"Matthias, taking control of the situation, unsnaps the first four buttons of his shirt and sits down beside Lauren, revealing a veritable meadow of chest hair, all hers for the taking."

Thanks for the laughs…can’t wait for more recaps!

Popacherry:

O. Snapp - YOU ARE A GENIOUS! This is the best recap I've read in a long time...I laughed my ass off, especially over the photo comments and cheesesteak remarks!! My favorite lines also include:

"To... my parents, for always loving me. And... that's about it!" Ooohhh, burn! How does that feel, cokejaw?"
and...
"Matthias, taking control of the situation, unsnaps the first four buttons of his shirt and sits down beside Lauren, revealing a veritable meadow of chest hair, all hers for the taking."

Thanks for the laughs…can’t wait for more recaps!

Popacherry:

O. Snapp - YOU ARE A GENIUS! This is the best recap I've read in a long time...I laughed my ass off, especially over the photo comments and cheesesteak remarks!! My favorite lines also include:

"To... my parents, for always loving me. And... that's about it!" Ooohhh, burn! How does that feel, cokejaw?"
and...
"Matthias, taking control of the situation, unsnaps the first four buttons of his shirt and sits down beside Lauren, revealing a veritable meadow of chest hair, all hers for the taking."

Thanks for the laughs…can’t wait for more recaps!

hollagirl:

Thanks for the laugh CheeeezTV... you truly live up to your name. :)
But I'd love to see some originality.. surely you're better than copying and pasting? I'm disappointed in the lackluster effort!
Ah, but there's always next week's recaps!

rt12345:

Spencer has always been a jerk. But Heidi doesn't really seem like a victim anymore. That passive aggressiveness was so annoying to watch. She obviously wanted him there grovelling, or she would have sent him on his way. Very immature to fight like that with your parents there.

The best part was when LC told Whitney and whitney said "that took 2 days". Then tried to be more supportive when it obviously hurt LC's feelings.


Thanks all for the headsup on Bside's blog.

RLR123:

Does anyone think Heidi looks like Jen Bunny with those lips now?

mo knows:

So B-Side had a blog, too. Cool, now we can enjoy more than one recap! That's the way to look at it. Nuff said.
On to comments about the show itself... somebody remind me why we watch this show??? So obviously and BADLY scripted. Every week I say I won't watch it again, but there I am the next Monday night... oh well.
Most annoying part of the show- When Lauren fucks up her own dress, but makes Whitney call and get her another one, and then when they are going through the hotel lobby to pick it up she has the nerve to look back and tell Whitney to hurry up. If I were Whitney, I'd be like "Fuck you bitch, I'm going back upstairs and get ready, deal with this on your own." It'd be so great to see Whitney tell Lauren off, she has so many reasons to.
Looking forward to seeing Steee-phan!

mo knows:

oh yeah, almost forgot...
O. Snapp- As a platypus, I am very offended that you would compare Heidi to my species. If you studied up, you would know that platypi (the CORRECT term) are far more attractive than Montags, and do not date douchebags. If you continue to be anti-platypi on this blog, I will no longer read it. Or, I will read it and leave long ranting messages about my views, because another trait we large-lipped have is a lack of a sense of humor.

couchpotato:

What are you guys smokin, I loved this recap!... Straight hilarious. So where the heck was Spency parked that when Heidi and mom walked in they were surprised there was company waiting? There's no way Brody was ever really into LC if he couldn't wait ONE WEEK to be with her! This show is addicting, I cannot wait for the rest of the season. P.S. That Mathis dude was so gross and his cigarettes matched his jeans.

hollagirl2:

mo knows
i think i heart you
hilarious.

michigan:

Hilarious, Mo Knows.
I've never seen this level of griping on this site. It's shameful. I think the re-cap was hilarious and much better than watching that awful show. You guys must read way too many Hills recaps!!
Lighten up!

Sardini:

I actually thought it was kind of nice that Spencer went to get Heidi. I definitely don't think Heidi really wants space. What she really wants is for Spencer to kiss her ass and tell her how wonderful she is and how much he loves her. Also, the surprised looks on their faces came before they even walked in the room.

Mathias (or whatever) is soooo creepy! I hate that smarmy Orlando Bloom look. I cannot believe Lauren wasn't skeeved out by him! I was getting douche chills watching him, especially when he ran out to get a kiss from Lauren after she left. I was thinking that the only reason she gave that guy the time of day was so that Brody would see on TV and get jealous. I also thought it was funny that his band's name is "Rock and Roll".

Another thing, and I don't mean to be one of those "THIS SHOW IS SCRIPTED" people, but I don't think anyone was even on the other line when Whitney called the designer about the second dress. He didn't seem too upset when Lauren picked it up.

munchkin:

This show is so fake, i dont know why i watch it, but i do. We know its fake because of everything in the tabloid magazines, and its not making this lame show any better. i love this show and i hate myself for watching it.

we know that the whole Mathius in Paris set up was fake, we know that Spencer and Heidi are still together and gross.

why why why

mo knows:

munchkin- did you read somewhere that the Matthias thing was fake? I have no doubt that it was, would love to read about it.

jesshloly:

i think lauren was skeeved out by him, but was obligated to spend time with him cause the producers set it up. mo knows- i think i remember reading about it on perez hilton. all he said was that they were about to start shooting in paris and were auditioning guys for hanging out with the hills girls.

blahblah:

Did anyone ever criticize Bside's writing here or was it 100% love?

It's really hard to recap a show that's so fake it's ridiculous. Although I didn't laugh, at least O.Snapp didn't make up long bits of storyline like that last Hills recapper.

k37744:

mo knows, you speaka da troof.

i enjoyed the recap and i'm pregnant with b-side's baby. it's a conundrum.

MissKatrina:

Speaking of fakery, did anyone else notice that there was one point at the hotel when Whitney said something to Lauren that DEFINITELY sounded like she had said it earlier at the club, because it was laden with background noise?

Sound editing 101: don't use a noisy clip in a quiet setting.

I know the show is fake and that pisses me off, but I can't NOT watch it. Why dost thou taunt me, Hills?

dani2526:

I loved this recap! I giggled all the way through it. Thanks!!!

Sugar DC:

In addition to your name, O.Snapp, your recap was hilar! I kept laughing out loud and reading lines to my boyfriend.

As for the She-Pratt, I think she looks more like Evan Rachel Wood. The first time she was on last season I was like "whoa, they're not only admitting that the show is scripted but they're included actual actors!" And her touche comment was great, mostly because I recently watched the episode of Two and a Half Men where Jake just kept saying "touche!"

Cheesesteak, whiz wit, genius

californiagrrl:

RLR123- I think Heidi looks like Jen Bunny with those lips now too! haha. It does not look good.

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