Oh wow, speaking of Renaissance people (like Eddie) it turns out Downtown Shazia Brown used to be a florist, too! And she's been looking at a lot of flower arrangements because she's getting married soon (assuming her fiancé cuts way back on his grossness).
Of course, Eddie says his arrangement was perfect. So is your state of assholishness, Eds.
Prettyboy Preston made a huge mistake as he says in the final seconds he grabbed a bunch of fake silk flower petals and strewed them on the table all around his arrangement. How he couldn't tell from the feel of them that they were fake is beyond me, but time is up and he can't sweep them off the table now.
First up is Whatisit's simple design...
Margaret immediately calls him out on all the flowers that he took that he didn't use and Jon-Jon wants to know if he did that to block anyone else? Grinning guilelessly Whatisit looks around at the other designers and says "I-I-don't-know-I'm-sor-ry-if-I-did!" Jonathan and Maggie don't exactly look convinced.
Next up is Nasal Nat...
All Jonathan says is "It's definitely grand!" Perhaps "grand" = "whorish" in Jonathan Adlexicon?
Moving on to SexOndineCity...
Margie says that she wouldn't have thought to combine these particular flowers in the same arrangement... but that it works!
And here is Eddie BaueRosshole...
He says he loved the "chinoiserie-footed" vase (I didn't know what this meant, but apparently "Chinoiserie" is a fifty-cent French word for "Chinese-esque") and that he chose "ly-locks and delphinium" and that keeping it in a monotone just "makes it look more expensive!" (note: not "prettier" or "more tasteful" but "more expensive") Jonathan asks "Would you say that this is an accurate reflection of you?", and Eddie fakely overgushes "Ab-so-lutely! That's me!" Personally, I feel like Jon-Jon just got a subtle dig in on Eddie and it went over his head... but not over mine. JAD is ▲$6.57. Eddie is still a dickface.
Strolling over to visit Silver Spoon Andrea...
In her normal, lifeless, I'm-so-bored-with-everything voice, Andrea interviews "I was just thrilled with the pop design, but then Margaret just kind of stared at them with these piercing eyes! I was just like, 'What, Margaret, what's wrong with them?' Like, they're gorgeous, they're white Casablanca Lillies with Orchids, I mean, what could not be pretty about this??!?"
...'Nuff said...
And here we have Twiggy Teresa's arrangement...
Margaret asks her where she would put this arrangement. Teresa is struck mute, and then finally answers "Ummmmmm... I have no idea!" That's all Margaret needed to know (I'd say that's a great big ten-FAIL good buddy) and Maggie and Jon keep on truckin'...
Which brings us to Shazia's Wine Glasses'O'Flowers...
Jonathan calls them "Sweet... but in a good way!" Shazia is ecstatic and stops complaining for a moment, and the black hole void created by the absence of her bitching collapses in on itself taking her with it, and poof! We are saved! Okay, not really...
Here is Prettyboy Preston's mess...
Margie says "It's tall!" and smiles too widely before asking him what room he was thinking of putting this concoction in. Preston answers the entry-table... and then Margaret cornholes him by asking him why, with all the fresh flowers in the room, did he use the fake petals? Prettyboy says "I didn't realize they were fake until I spread them out... I thought they were real." Margaret jabs him again as she asserts "As soon as I walked in this room and I looked at them I knew they were fake." P-boy just says "Oh." MGR is ▲$2.83.
As they leave Preston bleeding, let's go see what Black Eye Nathan did...
Both Jon-Jon and Maggie love it for it's simplicity and elegance, and Jon says they like this side of Nathan much more than his "broken mirror" side... it's a nice surprise to them (and I think they're probably sleeping a little better knowing that ol' Nate's not just into breaking shit up and gluing it on a wall!)
Now it's time for the results! In the bottom, we have Nasal Natalie (Margaret says the scale is "overwhelming" and the colors are "a little bit garish")... well, duh, that's kind of what Nat is all about, Maggie! Also in the bottom is Prettyboy Preston (Jonathan says "It fails on... kind of on every level." Ouch!) Margaret says she doesn't want to "bust" him too much on it, but the fake petals are just "really bad". Dammit, Prettyboy, would you just please please please stop sucking so much?!?
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Comments (18)
Fabulous recap J-Mo :).
Shazia had my blood boiling this episode. She whines and whines and whines and then is surprised when someone actually says something about it. She has no real design taste and should have gone in that first episode when she not only completely fucked up the Pop Design but also screwed her team by getting all the fabric wet.
Anywho, I believe that green crap florists stick flowers into is called "floral foam". How i know that, I don't remember. I think i heard it somewhere, therefore I could be completely wrong.
1 of 18 | Posted by pixiegal262 | Posted on September 28, 2008 10:13 AM
Darling J-Mo,
How awesome are you? First, you post a recap that made me laugh so hard I had to redo my eye makeup, so much for waterproof. And,then, you post such a sweet picture. I'm having my hubby blow it up and print it out, so I can put it up on the wall above my desk to keep me giggling.
Love, love, love your recaps,
Hugs,
Yenta
2 of 18 | Posted by yentapatrol | Posted on September 28, 2008 10:35 AM
Hi J-Mo! I'm only on page two and I had to comment about two things. First: "...help me, Obi-Web Producer... you're my only hope!..." HA!
Second [rant]: The first moment Eddie said his oh-so-NOT-clever "Panty-Dropping Chic" catchphrase, I groaned out loud. I just KNEW it would be repeated ad nauseum throughout the episode, and I was sadly right. Okay, let's get this straight (hee): NO man, gay or straight, should even USE the word "panty." In fact, I vote that no one use that word anymore -- it just has way too much of a pedophile overtone. His use and overuse of that word made him look/sound like a perv and a clueless one at that. I cannot stand him. Shaz sucked, but Eddie is just too annoying to live.
[/rant] Okay, back to reading the recap and giggling.
3 of 18 | Posted by zbird | Posted on September 28, 2008 12:27 PM
J-Mo;
Terrific recap! Especially the "stock" quotes - quite clever and very timely in this economic "downturn". I purposely kept the Diet Dr. Pepper away from the desk while I was reading this - I get tired of mopping up the spills (normally a two-sheeter job).
I am so damn happy that Shaz is gone - she was the most annoying designtestant-wannabe ever. Of course everyone knows that in the Pakistani community you are to be, or to marry, a doctor, lawyer or engineer. Because, of course, they don't have mechanics, retail clerks, waiters and watresses, or maids in Pakistan. Oh, but just by the off-chance that they do, they are all married to the professionals listed above, according to Shaz. What a UTENSIL (as opposed to the male-gendered TOOL). And I am positive that every member of that community also goes around calling people "dick" and "fucking bitches". Way to do your people proud, you untalented hack. SHZ should now be delisted from the NYSE.
Hopefully Eddie BewbRoss will be the next to go. He is as annoying as Martha and probably sucks just as much as Oprah!
PrettyBoy Preston needs to go back to appearing shirtless in the episodes - it's a good luck charm for him (just like straight jocks wearing the same underwear when they are on a winning streak, or not cutting their girly-looking long hair, or not shaving their bramble-patch scruff and looking like a vajayjay). YAY for PrettyBoy staying around for a while longer.
Keep it up!
Lots O' Love
4 of 18 | Posted by Arizonatom | Posted on September 28, 2008 12:56 PM
Just had to post my love for Jeff Lewis...I don't even really know what it is...but I seriously love him!!! 95% percent of the time he is being funny with his rude comments and I love it...I totally get him...he cracks me up and I could watch him all day long...so bring on the Bravo crossovers with Jeff anyday...!!
5 of 18 | Posted by eellsinoc | Posted on September 28, 2008 3:34 PM
I'm not a fan of Jeff Lewis but I thought he was a pretty good judge.
I so wanted to see the self-important buffoon Eddie bitch fight it out with the owner of the store. Glad the owner didn't back down and take his shit. He's as annoying as an itch you can't reach and needs to go.
Happy that Shazzy is gone and wondering if she's still engaged after that major put down to all single men. Oh well, she can always find a doctor or lawyer since the Pakistani community is crawling with them.
Funny recap and love the picture captions.
6 of 18 | Posted by skies | Posted on September 28, 2008 8:51 PM
"Crunchy Taco, Hidden Strapon"! Oh lordy, that is genius.
Eddie is such a repellent little creature. But his outburst? Jackpot. Jack. Pot. I had to play it back a couple times. It was only a matter of time before he busted out with "don't you KNOW who I AM?" I hope he stays around for a long time, throws a temper tantrum every week, but in the end not win. And what's with his tongue wagging every time his team is picked? *shudder* So disgusting.
7 of 18 | Posted by shelleyh | Posted on September 29, 2008 7:13 AM
I'm still just beginning on this, but have to say how genius it is!!!!! F*in awesome, J-mo!!!! You rule, baby!!! Can't wait to finish tomorrow!!!!
xoxoxox
8 of 18 | Posted by juddfan | Posted on September 29, 2008 7:02 PM
Ah, see, the way it works is this: girls actually want us guys to be kind of messy and icky -- it reinforces our masculinity, and reassures them that we just don't have the time to fuss about the cave, we're out there hunting meat. See, it's all caveman biological stuff. The hearth is supposed to be the gals' terrain, no matter how much bitchin' and moanin' they do that they want us to 'help out' (i.e., follow their orders) around the house.
And besides, the girls see us as fixer-uppers -- only a gold-digger wants to walk into a stylish bachelor pad. Real woman want to see the mess, the grosser the better. Gives them something to put all their weird hormonal energy into.
That's Shazzalamarama's whole problem: she has a fiance, so she's already moved on into bitchy wife zone. If the guy's smart, he'll run.
Can't believe I'm watching this show...I mean, I'm not a homophobe (I really couldn't give a shit who fucks who), but I get the feeling my brain just melts into this limp-wristed lisping mush when I watch this show...well, okay, I find that part even more hilarious...but surely there are gay guys out there who can properly pronounce their S's?
9 of 18 | Posted by itchy | Posted on September 29, 2008 10:14 PM
Umm...just in case...I wrote the above commment at about 5 am (my time), so maybe a little too bleary to make myself clear.
At any rate, I just want to be clear that I see homosexuality as a perfectly natural part of humanity, okay? Don't want to ruffle any feathers.
Although I get a little impatient with stereotypes. But that's across the board, not limited to my hilarity at the many shades of fayness displayed on this show. But yeah, I'd rather watch this show than American Gladiator. I guess gay stereotypes are just more entertaining.
Of course, I adore Heidi Klum's lisp. Go figure.
10 of 18 | Posted by itchy | Posted on September 30, 2008 8:06 AM
Oh J-mo, tooo funny!!!! Walking organ donor, Karma Chameleon, glowing vulva-vision, there's just way too many to mention!!! The show was just okay, you've made it into a masterpiece!!!!
I'm glad shazzie's gone, like really glad, but it's 2 weeks too late, and BD should still be there!!!!! Waaaaa!!!!
I'd like to see Silent Twiggy step up and do something, she's not on Top Design Assistant--this is not with hate, I hope she's better than some of the other fodder.
I hope lispy Eddie stays the whole time, he's one that I love to hate, and now I know what cockatoo's look like when they reincarnate as humans . . . unless that's a botched nose job . . . anyone!?
Itchy, I love's havin' me some straight love here, for reals!!! You're comments are always right on, and I appreciate having you're point of view in the mix. We're all gasmi first, right!!!! Sistah's forevah!!!!! XOXOXOXO
11 of 18 | Posted by juddfan | Posted on September 30, 2008 11:23 AM
Hilarious recap, as always, J-Mo. Nooooooo, don't claim Obi Web-Designer for the gays!!!! I want to claim him for our side, dammit! How many times can a woman find a guy who's cute, takes care of himself and is into interior design???? I know the term "metrosexual" is really passé, but really, does that mean they don't exist anymore and that they were all gay all along, just like our husbands claimed all that time? I'll tell you what, you let us keep Obi Web-Designer, you can have Itchy. Us bitchin' moanin' wives don't need any more of that. Surely there are straight guys out there who know other words than bitchin' and moanin'?
And can someone explain Eddie's "I'm gonna save a buck" crusade to me? Was he brown-nosing the Bravo people by trying to save them money? Was he hyperventilating because he would get $100 less worth of dropped panties due to this money coming out of his budget? Was he told he would have to pay for it himself? How much does Martha Stewart pay her people anyway?
Oh, and juddfan, I laughed so much at that image of Eddie being a reincarnated cockatoo. But what did that evil cockatoo do to have to come back as Eddie?
12 of 18 | Posted by sayhuh | Posted on September 30, 2008 11:56 PM
"I know the term "metrosexual" is really passé, but really, does that mean they don't exist anymore and that they were all gay all along, just like our husbands claimed all that time?"
I would say in the US that 90% were gay the rest were hetero or bi just going for the latest fad in order to get girls. Here is the thing if you want to know if men are actually gay such as the Clay Aikens or any other male singer ask a hetero male but not a Republican or a Southerner unless they consider the Bible Belt an inescapable hell and that the North should invade again to restart Reconstruction again.
Only in Japan will you find honest hetero metrosexuals and that is because in Japanese society that is considered masculine while muscular guys especially bodybuilders are considered to be flaming homosexuals.
13 of 18 | Posted by yeschef | Posted on October 1, 2008 8:33 AM
Oh sayhuh, if it helps any, I'm an excellent cook, the Mrs. hasn't had to step foot in the kitchen for 15 years. Oh yeah, I'm 100% monogamous too.
But yeah, I'm the definitely of a true slob. Oh well, can't have everything!
I really think you ought to qualify the male singer thing -- you mean, any male singer who has also been on American Idol is gay, right?
14 of 18 | Posted by itchy | Posted on October 1, 2008 9:21 AM
"I really think you ought to qualify the male singer thing -- you mean, any male singer who has also been on American Idol is gay, right?"
Unless they are ugly, or married to a woman then there is a 90% chance that the male singer is gay unless it's rock and roll and associated subgenres (for example Death Metal) as well as rap and/ or hip-hop with associated subgenres. It's the sex with groupies thing lifestyle. That tends to attract Hetero guys wheras Country, especially Pop not known for that. In fact the males are considered standoff-ish towards women.
15 of 18 | Posted by yeschef | Posted on October 1, 2008 9:45 AM
yeschef, that cockatoo probably did some decorating with the only "paint" it had available, and is now back to right his wrongs-let's see if he fails at that, who knows what the next life will be . . .
gnat perhaps . . .
As for all singers being gay, well, my gaydar goes a beeping, like on Ackon's video for "Don't Matter" ( I think ) he's getting all beachy with a bikini babe, and it looks about as natural as a kiss between Tommy Girl and Katiebot!!! That Ray J guy gives a few blips too, tho I heard he was in a sex tape with Whitney . . . maybe he's the bi kind . . .
I do believe in Metro's tho, it's about time we took care of ourselves as humans first, sexes second . . . no harm in a little moisturizer!!! (or cover stick, or even guyliner for some) ; )
I do think Prince is straight, and also Andre 3000, but I wish LL Cool J was a big flamer, then I'd don a tee saying "I'm the one Momma was talking about!"
16 of 18 | Posted by juddfan | Posted on October 1, 2008 10:37 AM
"As for all singers being gay, well, my gaydar goes a beeping, like on Ackon's video for "Don't Matter" ( I think ) he's getting all beachy with a bikini babe"
Akon could very well be in denial. His homophobic lyrics are a huge tell. A lot of rap is formulaic these days so much so the rap songs start to blend into one another. Just add sex, violence and orc sounding names for the recipe to success as a rap star.
I didn't say all singers just a lot of them in certain genres.
17 of 18 | Posted by yeschef | Posted on October 1, 2008 12:14 PM
Wow, this discussion sure took off into interesting and diverse places...
pixiegal262... thank you! And yes, you were right, I was advised that "floral foam" is what that stuff is called... thank you for that, it was really bugging me!
yentapatrol... Aww, shucks, sorry about the eye-makeup, but what a sweet compliment! Thank you!
zbird... honey, I totally agree with you, I try to never utter the word aloud myself (I much prefer "undies" or the popular "chonies" myself) but then again, pretty much EVERY word that comes out of Eddie's mouth sounds irritating...
Arizonatom... LOL, glad you liked the stock quotes... it just seemed appropriate to use them this week... and I totally agree with you, Potty-Mouth Shaz is being a total UTENSIL (LOL @ that!)...
eellsinoc... hey, I ain't mad atcha for lovin' on Jeff Lewis, and I know that queen can be pretty sharp when she's not obsessing about, you know, the most inconsequential shit on the planet and she is a helluva designer, I actually love what she does on her own show, but sometimes her "pissy queen" persona gets old real fast... thanks for chiming in, though!
skies... thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed the captions, and yes, I was hoping for a slap'n'scratchfight at the design store, both of them were kinda being little bitches, LOL...
shelleyh... yes, honey, that shore was some TV GOLD there, Eddie is definitely aiming to be the "villian" of this season by all his outrageous egotistical bullshit... and I, too, am hoping he makes it to the final two, only to lose in the end... HA!
itchy... no feathers ruffled on MY wings... I get tired of the lispy queens sometimes, too, especially when I know they don't have to be that gay all the time... I think Eddie plays it up for camera time... and as far as the Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus thing, child, I couldn't even begin to guess 'bout none of that stuff! :)
juddfan... as always, thank you for your many kindnesses, I'm glad you enjoyed it... I never noticed before, but perhaps you are right about there being some kind of plastic surgery gone awry... I'll have to try and remember to look closer at him (because lord knows, this show can't get away from having 490 interview segments with Eddie BewbRoss)...
sayhuh... Lo ciento, mi dulce, I call 'em like I see 'em... how many straight guys do you know that even are aware of Elle Decor? I'm just sayin'... Tell you what, though, we'd all be happy to send Eddie back over to your side of the tracks... he's kinda cute, like a leprechaun, only more annoying... fair trade? Hey, HE'S the one who CLAIMS to be so familiar with "panty-dropping" events... LOL
And yeschef... my personal take on the whole "metrosexual" fad reminds me a lot of the "bisexual" craze... IMHO it's a way for some gay people who aren't totally comfortable self-identifying as gay to allow themselves an out. Annoying at times, but hey, everybody has their own path to travel, y'know? And I think I'll leave it at that...
Fascinating discourse, though, the Gasmii got deep on my ass this time! Love it!
love, J-Mo :)
18 of 18 | Posted by J-Mo | Posted on October 2, 2008 11:48 PM