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06-25-2006, 11:16 AM

I happened to catch Project Runway 2's reunion show yesterday. Saw the clips of all the songs they sang. Remember Santino's impression of Tim Gunn doing NIN's "I wanna f*ck you like an animal"? And the bittersweet ode to fallen contestant Daniel Franco? "Goodbye, Daniel Franco," crooned Santino and Nick. "See ya in Season 3!"

Do you think he will be back? He does, after all, love Heidi.

I almost wonder if is too soon for the next season. I really loved the cast of Season 2. Still have a crush on Santino. Yes, I do. So there! :p

jennilicious

06-25-2006, 07:51 PM

Still have a crush on Santino. Yes, I do. So there! :p

You are not alone in your Santino love! I think the impressions of Tim and Andre's dates at Red Lobster are what sealed the deal for me.

tati

06-26-2006, 08:21 AM

IAnd the bittersweet ode to fallen contestant Daniel Franco? "Goodbye, Daniel Franco," crooned Santino and Nick. "See ya in Season 3!"

i caught this snippet over the wknd---still cracks me up!! that song has a way of staying in ur head. Luv Santino at the end: 'Auf Weidersen, Motherfucker!!'

jampony, i luv that u emailed Bravo---i had checked out their website, ddn't see any reference to the new season which is surprising b/c i've seen billboard references & ads on the side of buses---but not a word on the actual website, strange. Did u happen 2 see Daniel's blog on there? I skimmed thru it briefly, i thnk he helped out w/ the casting of the new season.

jenny10girl

06-26-2006, 09:33 AM

Oh I am so happy to see that I am not the only one excited for this show to start up again...!!

Did anyone else see that Heidi is pregnant again?

TinkerbellAPixie

06-26-2006, 09:47 AM

Did anyone else see that Heidi is pregnant again?

OOH do we get to see more cute Heidi Maternity-ware? She had some of the cutest (and ok some of the weirdest) marternity threads.

jenny10girl

06-26-2006, 11:21 AM

OOH do we get to see more cute Heidi Maternity-ware? She had some of the cutest (and ok some of the weirdest) marternity threads.

Hmmmm good question...I guess we shall wait and see!!!!

HoneyBunny

06-26-2006, 12:23 PM

Did u happen 2 see Daniel's blog on there? I skimmed thru it briefly, i thnk he helped out w/ the casting of the new season.

Maybe PR decided to get Daniel to help since he was gonna show up anyway...poor Danny F. He just wants Heidi to love him.
But Heidi just loves her "bump"...another little Seal pup ~

hb

jampony

06-27-2006, 06:34 PM

Bravo's Project Runway page has been updated (www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/).

tati

06-28-2006, 06:54 AM

good work, jampony, i know u said u emailed Bravo to find out what the deal was----whatever u said, it worked! now this is more like it!

jampony

06-30-2006, 03:59 PM

good work, jampony, i know u said u emailed Bravo to find out what the deal was----whatever u said, it worked! now this is more like it!
Ha! Can you image if simple people like us actually had that kind of power?!?

PS: I never did get an email back. I would have expected one of those "thanks for emailing, we get tons of mail and can't answer each one, please do not reply to this message, blah blah blah" form letter messages. Those wieners.

jampony

07-08-2006, 04:07 PM

So it's early Saturday night and I'm flipping channels and come across channel 5 (sorry... I mean NBC) and they're airing "Project Runway: Road to the Finale" which is introducing the new designers for season 3. AND... Yahoo TV shows that it originally aired March 5, 2006! What the hell? How could I have possibly missed that?!? Whatever. It's awesome. Heidi's awesome. Tim's awesome. Even Santino, who I hate, is awesome. Some interesting designers so far... can't wait to get to know these idiots!

Pekmboyd

07-09-2006, 03:49 PM

So there's been a PR season 1 marathon on all day today, which I hadn't seen when it originally ran - interesting to see the differences in the seasons and whatnot, but I'm bummed they didn't show the reunion special - they showed a clip of it but didn't show the episode itself.

HoneyBunny

07-10-2006, 05:06 PM

OMG - Remember Guadalupe Vidal from last season?
Beware - this is not pretty!

http://gofugyourself.typepad.com/go_fug_yourself/2006/07/fuggalupe.html

hb

jampony

07-10-2006, 05:19 PM

OMG - Remember Guadalupe Vidal from last season?
She's pretty much the only thing I remember from the reunion show! That, and the stupid "fight" between Santiago and Nick and Heidi when she said something about people in LA all being actors.

Wait, what was that hysterical line Heidi said about Nick's Barbie? They're hard to get... they sold like bagels! I still giggle when I think of that. And her explanation ("I'm German").

Yeah, I'm really looking forward to the new season.

Lizardqueen

07-10-2006, 05:31 PM

If Betsey Johnson and the remnants bin at Joann Fabrics had a love child it would be Guadalupe.

HoneyBunny

07-10-2006, 05:50 PM

If Betsey Johnson and the remnants bin at Joann Fabrics had a love child it would be Guadalupe.

As bile producing as the picture of Guadalupe was - your snark made it worthwhile....
Betsey Johnson - LOL!

hb

Lizardqueen

07-10-2006, 06:25 PM

That would be Betsey Johnson circa 1987. Some of her things now are cutie, cute, cute. But some of it is ridiculous.

www.betseyjohnson.com

Speaking of Project Runway... I still think Kara Janx had the best collection at fashion week. Here is the dress I'm buying from her. http://www.karajanx.com/store/product.php?productid=16147&cat=252&page=1
Although now she is offering a sleeveless version.
http://www.karajanx.com/store/product.php?productid=16177&cat=252&page=1
Ooh! Here's a new one I love too. But this model's head and body look like a bowling ball on a toothpick. Very sexy. (click on view details to see what I'm talking about)
http://www.karajanx.com/store/product.php?productid=16172&cat=254&page=1
And one more complaint. I freakin' hate 3/4 length sleeves! Either make 'em long or make 'em short. I don't want to sit around all day tugging my sleeves wishing they were longer (though being half gorilla this is what usually happens). The alternative is shoving them over your elbows all day and watching them slide right down. I hereby announce that 3/4 length sleeves are as gay as gaucho capris.

Lizardqueen

07-10-2006, 07:18 PM

Here are some fashion week pictures. I love everything except the stupid hats and 1 or 2 of the garments.

http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=SRH&str=kara+janx&styp=&sfld=C&nbc1=1&VwMd=i&c4=165632

Lizardqueen

07-10-2006, 07:50 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/Project-Runway-Santino-Rice-outfit-by-Kara-Janx_W0QQitemZ190005768773QQihZ009QQcategoryZ57990 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I'm so buying this for EdHill! If I get him back on the rack tonight he'll be 6'5" by the time the clothes arrive.

EdHill

07-11-2006, 09:49 AM

megz912

07-11-2006, 12:30 PM

i just love project runway, but i have to agree i think its a bit too soon for another season.

i wonder what the drama is that tim gunn asks someone to leave!

HoneyBunny

07-12-2006, 07:23 AM

I do hope someone does culottes this year - they went over so well on The Apprentice...:eek:

hb

Lizardqueen

07-12-2006, 08:02 AM

perrik

07-12-2006, 08:10 AM

The Washington Post's fashion editor has an article in today's paper previewing the new season:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/07/11/AR2006071101380_2.html

WARNING: This article spoils the first episode! If you don't want to know what the first challenge is, or who wins it, don't read this article until after you've watched the episode.

Pity, because there are some choice bits in there, including some of Kors' comments during the judging.

Lizardqueen

07-12-2006, 06:21 PM

jampony

07-12-2006, 07:13 PM

Holy crap! This is the best premiere episode ever! Did you guys see when the dark haired guy did that crazy thing to Tim? And Tim seemed to like it!! And pregnant Heidi with all that champagne? And Santino and Nina? It's almost worse than porn!!!! Oh my god, I totally can't believe this is airing on basic cable. Damn, you'd have to be a complete asshole not to be watching this.

Just kidding. Sorry LQ... I couldn't help myself. I felt the same way when I found out I didn't get FX or Oxygen at my new place. Now I don't even remember why I cared (but I think it might have been when I found out Oxygen bought the rights to Xena and that it would never air on any other channel ever again), but I was pissed off (and kind of devastated) at the time.

Firecat

07-12-2006, 07:21 PM

I've seen a few episodes of this show (past seasons). I'm gonna give it a shot now, from the start. I'm recording the premiere, but i've missed the first 10 minutes...hopefully nothing juicy happened during that time.

jampony

07-12-2006, 07:34 PM

hopefully nothing juicy happened during that time.
Nothing very important... just getting to know each other and checking out their digs, a champagne toast with Heidi and Tim on the roof of the apartment, and introducing the first challenge.

HoneyBunny

07-12-2006, 10:17 PM

I think I am going to love hating Malan.

I swear Tim gets better looking every time I see him.

Note to Michael Kors - Orange skin is NOT in.

hb

perrik

07-13-2006, 07:54 AM

Holy crap, Wendy Pepper looks great these days! She's still pure evil, but at least she dropped the Cruella De Vil look. I'm not even the least bit surprised that Austin is now designing wedding gowns. It's the perfect fit for his style.

Malan is... greasy. The man just oozes arrogance. I love him! It's going to be so delightful to watch his downfall.

I do have one question. Contestants get psychological clearance by the producers before being officially cast on these shows, right? Who did Vincent's psych exam, Lucy Van Pelt? The man is teetering the edge of reality.

susanarosa

07-13-2006, 09:19 AM

Is it weird that I find Keith Michael incredibly sexy?

jenny10girl

07-13-2006, 09:31 AM

Yeah, hi. Is there a bigger asshole than me? I don't get fucking BRAVO at my new house. Apparently what is standard with COX is extra and with Comcast. Yea me. It also cost me $30 a month more for less service with Comcast. Maybe they're the assholes.

No fear LQ...I believe they are replaying it on NBC over the weekend...just like they replay America's Got Talent on Bravo...

tati

07-13-2006, 10:04 AM

Not that I'm complaining. But I bet they are doing another season so quickly, besides the obvious $$$, so the finale will tie in with Fall fashion week. Is this the case? Did the finalists have their collection debut at fashion week in season 1?

LQ, I believe the finalists, Jay, Kara Saun, Wendy, did feature in that year's Fashion Week, possibly for the Fall season. I read in the newspprs at the time that Austin Scarlett featured his collection then as well (albeit not as part of Proj. Runway crew.)

That sux abt the cable, what a scam!! Do you know whether they might have free downloads of the show on their website? Oy.

Ths season seems promising, altho they seem to have gone after the usual potentially-controversial types (altho of course that makes 4 the best TV!)

Vincent = Rick Moranis, w/shades of Woody Allen, in his New Yorkness

****SPOILER****

As much as I luv ths show, the same thing that annoys me abt it did once again---the judges provide one instruction, but thn defy it altogether in their judging. The guy that won (Keith?) used an item that most closely resembled fabric---how hard or innovative could it be to construct a dress from a bedsheet or a curtain? I thot the guy who used coffee filters for his outfit was the most creative.

The rock star designer (neck tatoos) --- hmm, not so sure abt him, seems the most Santino-like, w/potential to be controversial & asshole-like.

Vincent--ugh, i winced when i heard him say he cashed in his 401K for ths dream of his. yikes!!

what did everyone else think of the contestants?

Pekmboyd

07-13-2006, 11:15 AM

Yeah, hi. Is there a bigger asshole than me? I don't get fucking BRAVO at my new house. Apparently what is standard with COX is extra and with Comcast. Yea me. It also cost me $30 a month more for less service with Comcast. Maybe they're the assholes.

They said during the episode last night that you could buy the episodes on iTunes - I don't use iTunes, but it seems like a worthy option?

what did everyone else think of the contestants?

I was irritated that they let Malan in after he turned them down once already - but life isn't fair so whatever - he will definitely be the one to hate for at least awhile.

Vincent will probably have to get divorced after he gets kicked off, and I don't understand why he had to cash out his 401(k) to go on the show...it's not like they charge an entrance fee...and if it was just to pay the household bills while he's gone there couldn't have been much in it to begin with. (Sorry, the accountant in me speaking).

I didn't like Keith for his attitude, and I have to agree that the judges went against their own instructions - it's not innovative to make a dress out of a sheet, it's innovative to make a dress out of coffee filters, and Michael should have at least been pulled in the top three for that.

I think Robert Best will be this season's Nick Verreos - great designer who gets kicked out very late in the show for not being interesting enough for TV. I like that there seem to be more diverse people and less stereotypical gay types this year.

And one last thing, I was SO irritated when Bravo showed the 3 lowest people and wanted you to text your vote to win something at the commercial break, because the judges hadn't announced who was safe and who was still in danger yet!

Lizardqueen

07-13-2006, 11:59 AM

I have never wanted COX so badly in my entire life.

tati

07-13-2006, 12:03 PM

Vincent will probably have to get divorced after he gets kicked off, and I don't understand why he had to cash out his 401(k) to go on the show...it's not like they charge an entrance fee...and if it was just to pay the household bills while he's gone there couldn't have been much in it to begin with. (Sorry, the accountant in me speaking).

i thot he might've meant that he decided to change careers late in life & that that's why he cashed it out?? scary thot, given what he's shown so far, he really seems like he's got ADD of the brain, just all ovr the place, bouncing around w/ no direction.

i agree w/ Pekmboyd's comment about Robert being ths season's Nick, i could see that. I like him so far.

HoneyBunny

07-13-2006, 01:48 PM

And one last thing, I was SO irritated when Bravo showed the 3 lowest people and wanted you to text your vote to win something at the commercial break, because the judges hadn't announced who was safe and who was still in danger yet!

boyd - I had the same reaction, WTF? PR is 'spoiling' their own show?

hb

jampony

07-13-2006, 01:59 PM

boyd - I had the same reaction, WTF? PR is 'spoiling' their own show?

hb
Lucky for me I have a short attention span. I missed that part.

HoneyBunny

07-13-2006, 02:23 PM

Lucky for me I have a short attention span. I missed that part.

You crack me up jp!

hb

jampony

07-13-2006, 06:26 PM

You crack me up jp!You're so cute... you think I'm joking! I've been jealous of Mulv's signature line since I joined TVGasm... hey... it's not the same anymore! Was it Mulv who had the signature about a short attention span? Damn, I'm all confused now.

I have never wanted COX so badly in my entire life.
This had me cracking up! (BTW... me, too, but for totally different reasons.)

I think I am going to love hating Malan.
Me, too! And the really arrogant guy with the tatoos. Hate him! Also, I thought I was going to really dislike the guy who looks like he'd have a Cockney accent (sort of looks like Callum Blue (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0089485/)'s drug-addicted older brother)... Oh they just said his name... it's Keith. Anyway, I kind of like him but I think he could have been more creative in the first challenge.

I think Robert Best will be this season's Nick Verreos - great designer who gets kicked out very late in the show for not being interesting enough for TV.
That's a good point. He made a beautiful dress but I'm watching the rerun right now and when they introduced him I didn't have a clue who he was. I didn't even remember seeing him last time -- he didn't do or say anthing stupid/annoying/egotistical/etc. that would give him a lot of face time.

I believe the finalists, Jay, Kara Saun, Wendy, did feature in that year's Fashion Week, possibly for the Fall season.
I wonder if they're doing it quicker so they won't have to send four designers to fashion week (they send the fourth runner up, too, so we won't know who the final three are because the episodes about the winners aired after Fashion Week). If they're going to send four designers, it sort of diminishes the excitement of making it to final three, ya' know? Well, I'm not even sure of the timeline on this thing (I don't have a clue when shows tape and then air) so I could be way off here.

PS: I kind of like Kayne, too! And of course Michael Knight (where's KITT?!?)

HoneyBunny

07-13-2006, 09:12 PM

If Betsey Johnson and the remnants bin at Joann Fabrics had a love child it would be Guadalupe.

I know you are not a BB fan - but had to tell you that tonight Janey (the best player in BB history) was wearing a dress by Betsey Johnson...if b-side includes a picture of her in the recap you can see it.

hb

Pekmboyd

07-17-2006, 03:22 PM

I repeat - SPOILER

Defamer article on Project Runway (http://www.defamer.com/hollywood/project-runway/project-runway-3-contestant-may-have-cheated-his-way-into-heidi-klums-heart-187875.php)

jampony

07-17-2006, 03:49 PM

Very interesting. Can't wait to see how this plays out.

jenny10girl

07-18-2006, 11:20 AM

Ohhh thanks for that little tidbit. Can't wait to watch it unfold!

ObstinantGirl

07-19-2006, 09:41 AM

Ooooooooo...I'm all a-tingle! Can't wait for tonight's show (I'm desperately hoping that I get home in time to watch it!)...

HoneyBunny

07-19-2006, 11:30 AM

I can't wait to see TimGunn in his 'Disciplinarian' mode...
I hope they got new beds since last week.

hb

perrik

07-19-2006, 08:06 PM

Whoa, I didn't see that elimination coming...

I missed the first part of the show, joining just in time to see the pairing up of teammates. So what was the big scandal that was promised for tonight?

jampony

07-20-2006, 03:52 AM

Whoa, I didn't see that elimination coming...

I missed the first part of the show, joining just in time to see the pairing up of teammates. So what was the big scandal that was promised for tonight?
That elimination was a complete surprise to me, too! Never woulda thunk it.

No scandal, yet. I think they're just going to tease us for a while and it's starting to get annoying. But I do believe it's all about Keith's designs. How can they keep him on the show if they're not his (http://forums.tvgasm.com/showpost.php?p=6268&postcount=49)?

ObstinantGirl

07-20-2006, 06:44 AM

Well, I think it's a shame that Malan was auf'd...although his dress really WAS a huge mistake in every respect. Still, he actually seems like a fairly decent guy, and I can see where he's got real potential as a designer.

Angela really should've been given the boot, she was thoroughly obnoxious. Vincent was also obnoxious, but at least he turned out a lovely dress (sans the strange Star Trek sleeve caps)...so for that alone he should've stayed (and did).

Interesting episode. Not too much drama, but lots of actual sewing and getting to know the designers better. I appreciated that. But, next week?
I WANT DRAMA! :p

Pekmboyd

07-20-2006, 06:49 AM

That elimination was a complete surprise to me, too! Never woulda thunk it.

No scandal, yet. I think they're just going to tease us for a while and it's starting to get annoying. But I do believe it's all about Keith's designs. How can they keep him on the show if they're not his (http://forums.tvgasm.com/showpost.php?p=6268&postcount=49)?

I'm not entirely convinced that will be the scandal - in the previews before the season started they had somebody (I don't remember who, one of the contestants) saying "I think sabotage happens" and then Tim asking someone to leave - so I always assumed someone sabotages someone else's work, which doesn't fit the Keith situation. As for him, he's defended himself recently saying that the situation isn't what it seems (don't want to get too spoilery).

jampony

07-20-2006, 07:08 AM

perrik

07-20-2006, 07:12 AM

Well, I think it's a shame that Malan was auf'd...although his dress really WAS a huge mistake in every respect. Still, he actually seems like a fairly decent guy, and I can see where he's got real potential as a designer.
I disliked Malan at first, but grew to like him better during this episode. When he accepted full responsibility for the dress's design instead of trying to pin the blame on Katie, I liked him even more. And then - auf'ed! I shouldn't have been surprised, though. There's no way the producers would have allowed crazy Vincent to leave so early, and the conflict between him and Angela is likely to continue for our viewing pleasure. Malan was too sane.

Uli's gown was my favorite, followed by Laura's very Laura design.

Pekmboyd

07-20-2006, 07:24 AM

I think the news about Keith's designs have been around long enough that we can talk about now. I hope. Anyway, I'm wondering if those designs were his, just under another person's label?

I missed the part about sabotage. Sounds intriguing!

Well if you say so :) I read somewhere that he responded to the allegations with the explanation that he presented 5 different portfolios to the judges, and that the one these sketches are coming from was actually a portfolio put together for a client to demonstrate current trends in fashion at the time - which would explain why they were all other designer's work. Do I believe him? No. Does it cast doubt that this is the big scandal? Yes.

tati

07-20-2006, 08:08 AM

in the previews before the season started they had somebody (I don't remember who, one of the contestants) saying "I think sabotage happens"

Pek---if I'm not mistaken, it's Jeffrey the Giraffe that says that in the show's promo.

I disliked Malan at first, but grew to like him better during this episode. When he accepted full responsibility for the dress's design instead of trying to pin the blame on Katie, I liked him even more.

Totally agree! He really ddn't bother me half as much as Keith (smug) or Jeffrey (smugger) do. I found his voice & e'thng abt him strangely mesmerizing---i realize it's prolly a put-on, as if he's constantly trying 2 re-invent himself, but that's not the worst thing in the world. I appreciated that he was honest abt the dress's design & ddn't throw Katie under the bus. I felt bad 4 him at the end, crying away, he seemed really heartbroken & shocked & couldn't even look at the camera. Poor guy. Maybe his mom was rite abt the designs! (Oy, ddn't care 4 that li'l story, seemed like he was purposely eliciting sympathy from viewers, hate whn people do that, bttr 2 keep that 2 urself). His dress was fugly tho, in color, design, e'thng---what was he thnkg??!!

I liked Uli's dress the best & even Vincent's dress seemed quite wearable (minus the sleeves)---I loved how Angela hated it & all the judges vehemently disagreed w/ her, even the beauty queen contradicted her rite away. Wasn't crazy abt Kayne's dress---the model looked like she could barely walk in it!

Ugh, Angela---she came to Marla-levels of lameness when she met w/ the beauty queen 2 ask her all sorts of question @ her desired gown, instead of just drawing up a design b4hand like e'1 else (she was 2 busy badgering Kayne w/ pleas & questions). She seems really annoying, whereas Vincent, in his Woody Allen-like neuroticism, just seems crazy, but harmless, if left alone.

There was one shot of Angela when she was bending over while talking to Vinc. that was so unflattering---the pants she was wearing looked like some sort of gaucho/horse-riding pant w/ a weird cut-out in the middle, ugh, awful shot--for subjecting viewers to THAT site should've been enuf 2 get her kicked off!

I have no idea what 2 think abt the 'scandal'---when they aired it last wk, they did so during a piece on 'scenes from the upcoming SEASON', not episode, so can't b sure on when that segment will air, where TG says 'we're gonna hafta ask u 2 leave'.

Bonnie (Uli's partner 4 this challenge) has a voice that is SOOOOO bubbly, it grates on my ears e'time i hear it, a Valley Girl on hydrogen.

Lizardqueen

07-20-2006, 08:33 AM

http://santinowantsyoursoul.ytmnd.com/

Wait a second for the sound to kick in.

2mville

07-20-2006, 09:08 AM

There was one shot of Angela when she was bending over while talking to Vinc. that was so unflattering---the pants she was wearing looked like some sort of gaucho/horse-riding pant w/ a weird cut-out in the middle, ugh, awful shot--for subjecting viewers to THAT site should've been enuf 2 get her kicked off!

I have no idea what 2 think abt the 'scandal'---when they aired it last wk, they did so during a piece on 'scenes from the upcoming SEASON', not episode, so can't b sure on when that segment will air, where TG says 'we're gonna hafta ask u 2 leave'.

That shot of Angela from behind looked like she had peed her pants.

And, I looked at last weeks episode and it did say "scenes from the upcoming SEASON" like you said....no telling when the scandel will erupt.

I felt really badly for Malan. When he was crying at the end I was heartbroken for him...esp. after the little story about when he was 13 and showed his mother his sketches and she threw them in the floor. :eek: :(

derder

07-20-2006, 09:43 AM

perrik

07-20-2006, 10:00 AM

I felt really bad for Malan. And I felt guilty for saying mean things about him last week. When he was like "I've never really had any friends, or fit in anywhere"... I got a huge lump in my throat. Poor guy- I'm sorry for saying mean things about you, Malan. His dress really was the least attractive, however.
My favorite dress was Uli's.
I liked the idea of Malan's dress. The top detail was very intricate and interesting. Too bad it was sloppily executed, totally wrong for the client, and the color of mud. I still think he has potential as a designer.

There's a character in Garrison Keillor's Lake Wobegon Days who leaves his small town home and unworldly family to attend college in the big city (well, a small city, but it's huge to him). He talks to girls with a fake French accent in an effort to seem exotic and sophisticated. He knows perfectly well that it doesn't fool them, but he makes himself feel exotic and sophisticated and that's a start.

Malan is the real-life version of this character.

brutal youth

07-20-2006, 10:01 AM

I've been watching this show all three seasons and can't help but like it more and more. It's totally cheesy, but I felt so good for Kayne that he won this week (although Uli's dress was my fave). It just shows what Project Runway really can do for a designer's career- his little pageant shop will be boomin' after Miss USA wears his dress- and even if he doesn't make it to the final three, his life will be different. Alright, I have to go cry at a coffee commercial, now- excuse me.

I also felt awful for Malan when he said, "I've just been eliminated from the show, and I'm so ashamed..." This is the point where I start to get really pissy with reality shows. Angela shoulda been gone, but will stick around for more drama. Boo, producers!

Pekmboyd

07-20-2006, 10:11 AM

I also felt awful for Malan when he said, "I've just been eliminated from the show, and I'm so ashamed..." This is the point where I start to get really pissy with reality shows. Angela shoulda been gone, but will stick around for more drama. Boo, producers!

Ok I haven't seen this yet, have to catch up on Tivo tonight, but from what I'm hearing we feel bad for the whiny guy who TURNED DOWN the show last year and insulted all of the interviewers in the process and then proceeded to whine on TV about how horrible his life is? Maybe I'm missing something...

Clair

07-20-2006, 10:36 AM

peckmboyd - how did you get the title of TVgasm Entourage? Very cool.

derder - Don't feel bad. I think we've all said some mean things about people we don't know and when we see a different side of them, we regret it. All your pals at TVgasm still love you. :)

I was hoping Vincent would go since he wouldn't let Angela help him and then blasted her for not helping.

My favorite is Robert.

Clair

07-20-2006, 10:39 AM

Oh! All the TVGasm titles have changed. Now I'm a Houseguest? Hmph! Oh well, better than Fresh Meat. :D

jenny10girl

07-20-2006, 12:43 PM

Ok I haven't seen this yet, have to catch up on Tivo tonight, but from what I'm hearing we feel bad for the whiny guy who TURNED DOWN the show last year and insulted all of the interviewers in the process and then proceeded to whine on TV about how horrible his life is? Maybe I'm missing something...

I was thinking the same thing!! But mine is waiting for my on my TiVo as well so I guess I will find out later on today....

ObstinantGirl

07-20-2006, 12:48 PM

"I've just been eliminated from the show, and I'm so ashamed..."I thought that that was both a very moving & very telling moment. It seems like he was raised in a family/culture that had VERY high expectations of him...and anything less than perfection is tough for him to swallow. His gentlemanly acceptance of blame for the design gone sour, his "I'm ashamed (of myself/my failing)" response to elimination, it all made me understand him more & it struck me as very sincere.

Who knows, he might be pulling our legs, but I didn't get that impression...

HEE!!! And with this 100th post of mine, I am part of the entourage! I'm so thrilled...

tati

07-20-2006, 02:20 PM

His gentlemanly acceptance of blame for the design gone sour, his "I'm ashamed (of myself/my failing)" response to elimination, it all made me understand him more & it struck me as very sincere.

Who knows, he might be pulling our legs, but I didn't get that impression...

I agree, I thot it seemed pretty sincere too. He seemed genuinely upset at the end when he was crying & hadda turn away from the camera. Some of the others were crying, too, incl. his partner. This episode humanized him more, I thot---I assumed from what little we saw of him last week & during the casting special that he was going to be the cause of a lot of controversy, so this 'new' side of him threw me off. I really felt sad 2 see him go. I think the way Perrik described him upthread as the character in the Keillor novel seems v apt. He seems like a guy's who's prolly reinvented himself a few times.

Nywys, congrats 2 e'one on the new TVgasm rankings! (entourage, obsessed, etc) Pls accept me, a humble houseguest, in ur presence! :)

hannahthehun

07-20-2006, 04:45 PM

I missed the result of the "Whose side are you on- Vincent or Angela?" phone in. What was it?

whawha

07-20-2006, 05:53 PM

I missed the result of the "Whose side are you on- Vincent or Angela?" phone in. What was it?

Vincent won, but not by much...and he's turning out to be quite the snake...

whawha

07-20-2006, 05:55 PM

I agree, I thot it seemed pretty sincere too. He seemed genuinely upset at the end when he was crying & hadda turn away from the camera. Some of the others were crying, too, incl. his partner. This episode humanized him more, I thot---I assumed from what little we saw of him last week & during the casting special that he was going to be the cause of a lot of controversy, so this 'new' side of him threw me off. I really felt sad 2 see him go. I think the way Perrik described him upthread as the character in the Keillor novel seems v apt. He seems like a guy's who's prolly reinvented himself a few times.

Nywys, congrats 2 e'one on the new TVgasm rankings! (entourage, obsessed, etc) Pls accept me, a humble houseguest, in ur presence! :)

I agree...one of the best things about reality shows is the hint of emotion. I like it better than the uber-cool, I'm-gonna-win-at-all-costs schtick that most participants indulge in. It was genuinely moving when Malan said he felt ashamed...

jampony

07-20-2006, 06:33 PM

It was genuinely moving when Malan said he felt ashamed...
You're right. And it's so unusual to see honest emotions on reality TV that when you do, they seem more touching. It makes me wish Bravo had a contest at the end of the competition where we can vote back in our favorite designer.

Of course, he could just be the best actor in the history of TV! :)

PS: Where ya' been, whawha?

angiemarie

07-20-2006, 06:41 PM

I was also hoping Angela would be auf'd this week. I hate when someone who has the same name as me is an idiot. :mad:

I thought Kayne's dress was unflattering with that big puffy thing on the bottom. I think that would make you look shorter, because it breaks the "line" of the dress. I did love the necklace that was attached to the dress, very fancy.

I liked Malan from the beginning, and was sad to see him go. I love prissy, pompous people, especially when they have to interact with "regular" people. His dress was terrible looking. I think if he had more time it would have been really interesting.

HoneyBunny

07-20-2006, 07:05 PM

Robert to Kayne about the rhinestones- "she's a beauty queen - not a disco ball"...those two are funny. The dress looked runway worthy. It will be cool to see on Tara when she wears it at the Miss Universe pageant.

Vera makes a good Judge but I did miss Michael's lisp.

Milan getting the auf' was a shocker! I was a little worried about him with the whole rejection issues and abandonment issues and all...when he said he felt ashamed I got a little verklempt - that kind of drama was not expected.

hey whawha - welcome back from Cleveland...

hb

tvtvtv

07-20-2006, 10:42 PM

I was also hoping Angela would be auf'd this week. I hate when someone who has the same name as me is an idiot. :mad: .

Heehee. I'm glad someone else thinks this way. My name's fairly common and I hate it when silly people have the same one.

Lizardqueen

07-21-2006, 04:55 AM

Just wanted to let those who are interested know that the Project Runway website is very entertaining. You can rate the designs each week and then all the clothes are auctioned off. It always interests me to see if the general public agrees with the judges (they almost never do). Week 1 had Robert's adorable white dress with the red bows auction for $521 while Keith's winning dress went for $265. Also my favorite coffee filter dress was $230. I suppose you have to wear that one on a sunny day not to mention be 6 feet tall and 43 pounds. I think the bidding on the pageant gowns is surprising too. Right now the winner is not the highest bid. It's fourth.

jenny10girl

07-21-2006, 05:48 AM

http://santinowantsyoursoul.ytmnd.com/

Wait a second for the sound to kick in.

THANKS LQ!!! LOVE IT!!! :)

Pekmboyd

07-21-2006, 05:52 AM

Ok so I finally watched this - I think Malan did redeem himself a bit, but he's still annoying no matter what his Mommy issues are.

The whole Angela / Vincent thing - both are nuts, but I had to side with Angela...if my "team leader" hasn't picked fabric with 5 minutes to go, or tells me to step 3 feet away from the project....I probably wouldn't react so well. BUT, then she wore that godawful outfit to the runway show and she lost my vote. Let me tell you, if I know that something is ugly, you've really gone off the deep end.

I'm glad Kayne won if for no other reason than because he can get kicked off this coming week and the show still did wonders for his career - he's got it made now.

Krizzatch

07-21-2006, 07:18 AM

I HATE KEITH!!!!!!!!! He's just so SMUG!

The dress he made was not innovative at all! Even I could make a dress out of a bed sheet - and when he didn't take Tim Gunn's advice, I thought for sure he would be booted. No such luck! Bah!

My favorite is Laura (you know, the boobless redhead). That coat she made in the first episode was gorg! And I can't believe the dress she collaborated with Michael on wasn't in the top 3. The white and rhinestones was breathtaking.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that the judges are prejudiced. Michael's coffee-filter dress was innovative, unique and beautiful. Not to mention flouncy ;) Seems to me that Michael should have been in the top three on the last 2 challenges. I smell a rat.

brilliantmistake

07-21-2006, 07:35 AM

While I was surprised that Michael's coffee filter dress didn't win, I wasn't that surprised about his and Laura's dress not being in the top three. The Beauty pageant queen specifically told the designers to avoid white. Does Laura ever make or wear anything not in white, grey, or black? Does she ever miss an opportunity to mention she's an architect?

I'll miss Malan. He had the fun kind of crazy, while Vincent seem to have the sad, 'I need medication' kind of crazy.

tati

07-21-2006, 07:36 AM

I HATE KEITH!!!!!!!!! He's just so SMUG!

he is, he is, i don't like him either!! or Jeffrey---he seems really smug, 2. Previews 4 nxt wk make it seem as if he gets in2 a tiff w/ Laura. It would b great if he is the 1 who suddenly gets asked to leave.

Laura has a calm, classy manner abt her---the kind of person who's feathers don't get ruffled easily & even whn they do, she manages to maintain her composure--at least that's the way it looks like in the previews 4 nxt wk---we'll see!

my fave so far, personality-wise, is Robert. Micheal seems cool but i haven't seen enuf of hm 2 really know him yet. Kayne seems fine so far, but I have a feeling he can get pretty dramatic & bitchy.

TaxGirl

07-21-2006, 09:04 AM

My favorite dress was Uli's but I think the top should be different (not so low cut). A tie or close second for me was Kayne's dress. The long necklace elongated the silhouette and I think the 'mermaid' style is flattering. I guess we'd have to see it on actual person instead of a 6 foor tall model!

I was shocked that Malan was bumped. He seemed obnoxious in most of the interviews shown before but I did feel sympathy for him in this most recent show. He worked well with Katherine. His dress was attractive but maybe too much (even for a beauty pagent). It should not have gotten him eliminated. It closely followed the drawing that he did and he was picked as a team leader based on that drawing.

I agree that Angela should have been tossed off. At the beginning, she didn't do the drawings as requested and she was unco-operative with Vincent (but he didn't make it easy to be co-operative) and she hated the dress (unlike Miss USA). I thought she pee'd her pants too! Then I thought it looked too symetrical to be "natural" so it must be a different color fabric. Yuk!

I like the new TVGasm 'titles' for posters (even if I am Fresh Meat). I read more than I post. :)

brutal youth

07-21-2006, 09:23 AM

I was SO pissed that Angela didn't even bother to make a sketch! I am no crazy Vincent lover, but he is the lesser of two evils. Just seems a little wacky. And I remember thinking the same thing when she was leaning over on the work-table, "Man her ass looks huge in those pants, and it looks like she peed herself..." I just don't get her artsy-craftsy aesthetic, either. Fashion can be innovative without looking like you bought it at a flea market- like Uli's dress.

Clair

07-21-2006, 09:29 AM

Brutal youth - where is your leaflet quote from?

whawha

07-21-2006, 09:36 AM

You're right. And it's so unusual to see honest emotions on reality TV that when you do, they seem more touching. It makes me wish Bravo had a contest at the end of the competition where we can vote back in our favorite designer.

Of course, he could just be the best actor in the history of TV! :)

PS: Where ya' been, whawha?

Been in the Land of Cleve, Ohio....mmmmmmm. Humidity Sandwich! You can just take a bite out of it. How ya doin' Jam?

brutal youth

07-21-2006, 09:36 AM

An old BBC show I used to watch called Red Dwarf. Smeggin' wonderful.

derder

07-21-2006, 09:40 AM

brutal youth

07-21-2006, 09:44 AM

Lizardqueen

07-21-2006, 09:48 AM

LizardQueen-
You are right- those dress auctions are fun to watch. God though, those dresses are sized 0 to 2 for women standing 5'10" to 6'2. Holy crap- why is everyone so down on actresses for their weight? It is obvious who the real culprit is. I try really hard to stay in shape. I workout and I am always fucking hungry. And I am 5'2 and a half (and the half is very important when you are 5'2) and anywhere from a size 3 to an 8, depending on the clothes. And God Dammit! I think I look pretty good. But, I can't believe people actually are expected to be a size 2 at 6 feet tall. I mean seriously... aren't these women HUNGRY??? This is just insane to me.

I met with several of the NY agencies as a teen. They all said the same thing "we love your look. We's like to work with you. Here's the diet you need to follow." It was several pages of exercise, tons of water, and maybe a grape. I was 14 or 15, 5'10" 135 tops, size 5 juniors, fit as a fiddle and too fat for them. I said "Fuck this. I'd rather smoke pot."

EdHill

07-21-2006, 11:28 AM

I met with several of the NY agencies as a teen. They all said the same thing "we love your look. We's like to work with you. Here's the diet you need to follow." It was several pages of exercise, tons of water, and maybe a grape. I was 14 or 15, 5'10" 135 tops, size 5 juniors, fit as a fiddle and too fat for them. I said "Fuck this. I'd rather smoke pot."

Isn't that a direct quote from the autobiography of Mary Pickford?

Lizardqueen

07-21-2006, 12:48 PM

Isn't that a direct quote from the autobiography of Mary Pickford?

No silly goose, that was "Fuck this. I'd rather get shitfaced." Which is one of my current faves.

jampony

07-21-2006, 05:19 PM

Been in the Land of Cleve, Ohio....mmmmmmm. Humidity Sandwich! You can just take a bite out of it. How ya doin' Jam?
Well, welcome back to the land of TV and computers! You've been missed -- you always had something clever or insightful to add to the conversation. I guess we'll just have to see if your stay in Cleveland changed that. ;)

This question goes out to people who know how reality shows work. Is it possible that the people who edit the shows use footage that isn't really flattering to the contestants/"stars" of the show on purpose? That shot of Angela's ass was just so bad I wonder if it was used on purpose. Maybe everone already knows she's a bitch so they're going out of their way to make her look bad. Well, even if it's not true, I sure enjoyed a very catty moment snickering at her ridiculous pee-stained pants.

Lizardqueen

07-21-2006, 05:51 PM

This question goes out to people who know how reality shows work. Is it possible that the people who edit the shows use footage that isn't really flattering to the contestants/"stars" of the show on purpose? That shot of Angela's ass was just so bad I wonder if it was used on purpose. Maybe everone already knows she's a bitch so they're going out of their way to make her look bad. Well, even if it's not true, I sure enjoyed a very catty moment snickering at her ridiculous pee-stained pants.

Possible jampony? It's not even probable. It's certain. That is definitely the job of the editor. Make the show into whatever will make the most people tune in. It's a charming indictment of society really.

brilliantmistake

07-22-2006, 11:23 AM

whawha

07-22-2006, 11:50 AM

Possible jampony? It's not even probable. It's certain. That is definitely the job of the editor. Make the show into whatever will make the most people tune in. It's a charming indictment of society really.

Yeah...there was a big hullaballoo recently about the editors of reality shows wanting in at the Writers Guild of America. They argued that by editing the "reality" a certain way, they are actually writing a story. So, it's all about enhancing the drama (and making up drama as they go along).

brutal youth

07-22-2006, 12:47 PM

You know, we all know what we're getting into with reality tv, but is it too much to ask them to at least pretend? Humor us. Otherwise, why have the genre at all?? (Other than letting Joe Blow have his 15 seconds actin a fool on national television) And I thought Project Runway had some integrity. Hopefully it doesn't go down America's Next Top Model style.

tvtvtv

07-22-2006, 06:12 PM

This question goes out to people who know how reality shows work. Is it possible that the people who edit the shows use footage that isn't really flattering to the contestants/"stars" of the show on purpose?

Oh, jampony...I think this is the sweetest, most innocent little question I've ever seen on this site.

I can't ever really feel bad for a reality show contestant. They have been reminded of the possible risks and dangers many, many, many times before the show even begins, and they were still silly enough to sign away any and all rights and control in order to see their mug on the tube.

jampony

07-22-2006, 06:49 PM

Well, dang! I sound like the stupidest person on these boards. I guess I was thinking of the editors as mere peons just doing what the producers want. But I don't have a clue what everyone involved in a tv show does and I'm probably getting all the titles wrong.

I just read EdHill's recap of the last episode. The screen shots of Keith are priceless. Did anyone else get a weird vibe from him when he was feeling up Miss USA? It reminded me of Daniel's crush on Heidi last year.

brutal youth

07-22-2006, 06:53 PM

yah I'm pretty sure Daniel Franco's flirty glances were really just an edited version of Daniel Franco just being Daniel Franco (odd). However, they couldn't edit in the feelskie that Keith went for on Miss USA. Is he one of our token straight males this season?

jampony

07-22-2006, 07:40 PM

Is he one of our token straight males this season?
Oh, yeah... they didn't have the expected who's gay?/who's straight? conversation that they usually have during the first episode. I think he might be one of the straight ones. What about Michael or the guy with the crazy neck?

I just watched Malan's exit interview (http://www.bravotv.com/)... well, one and half of them because they have three. Boring (half the video was him silently thinking about what he was going to say next). No wonder they kicked him off and kept Angela. I still liked, him, though.

Does Bradley remind any of you of the guy from Spin Doctors?

tati

07-23-2006, 09:25 AM

Oh, yeah... they didn't have the expected who's gay?/who's straight? conversation that they usually have during the first episode. I think he might be one of the straight ones. What about Michael or the guy with the crazy neck?

if i hadda guess who's straight, i would guess Jeffrey (neck). Vincent & Bradley. I think Michael & Keith might be gay, but that's just a hunch.

Does Bradley remind any of you of the guy from Spin Doctors?

good call, that's exactly who he looks like!!

whawha

07-23-2006, 02:59 PM

I can't ever really feel bad for a reality show contestant. They have been reminded of the possible risks and dangers many, many, many times before the show even begins, and they were still silly enough to sign away any and all rights and control in order to see their mug on the tube.

Kinda like all those people on MySpace...has anyone read the terms of agreement? MySpace gets to use ANYTHING posted onsite...there goes your copyright, Mr. And Mrs. Alternateen!

The interesting thing here is that all lot of designers post their fashion concepts on MySpace. Technically, MySpace owns them...

Some artists have now taken down their sites, afraid that the website can resell their music...interesting times.

whawha

07-23-2006, 03:01 PM

Well, dang! I sound like the stupidest person on these boards. I guess I was thinking of the editors as mere peons just doing what the producers want. But I don't have a clue what everyone involved in a tv show does and I'm probably getting all the titles wrong.

Now, now...It's like my Aunt Madge used to say: there are no stupid people, just stupid questions...or was it there are no stupid questions, just stupid choices? Or was it: there are no stupid questions, just stupid answers?

Oh fuck Aunt Madge and her shitty bon mots!

whawha

07-23-2006, 03:07 PM

if i hadda guess who's straight, i would guess Jeffrey (neck). Vincent & Bradley. I think Michael & Keith might be gay, but that's just a hunch.

Gay: Malan, Katherine, Kayne, Robert, Keith, Bradley, Uli.

Just fussy: Bonnie, Jeffrey, Michael.

Neurotic: Vincent.

Conniving: Angela.

Affected: Skeletor aka Laura.

HoneyBunny

07-23-2006, 05:06 PM

Neurotic.

Conniving.

Affected.

Sounds like a Hollywood PR Firm.

hb

jenny10girl

07-24-2006, 08:25 AM

Has anyone picked a favorite yet? Season 1 I picked Jay from the start....Last season I picked Santino...this year I am having trouble picking one.

whawha

07-24-2006, 09:34 AM

Has anyone picked a favorite yet? Season 1 I picked Jay from the start....Last season I picked Santino...this year I am having trouble picking one.

Michael or Laura...under the radar enough so they are never at the top or the bottom...

derder

07-24-2006, 09:52 AM

My favorite is Robert (I know it's hard to tell this early, since they have only made one dress on their own), but I loved that first dress. And his Barbie designs are really cool, I think.

Clair

07-24-2006, 10:03 AM

My favorite is Robert too. I just loved the way he calmly watched the destruction of his pillow.

jenny10girl

07-24-2006, 10:20 AM

Michael is the one who did the coffee filter dress? (Which I still think should have won but I digress...) He's not getting much airtime...I guess he causes no drama so he gets no airtime....

whawha

07-24-2006, 10:39 AM

My favorite is Robert (I know it's hard to tell this early, since they have only made one dress on their own), but I loved that first dress. And his Barbie designs are really cool, I think.

Yeah, but he seems on the verge of quietly breaking down...he has this look in his eye that tells me when the going gets tough, he's going fetal position.

HoneyBunny

07-24-2006, 11:00 AM

Michael....
but I reserve the right to change my mind at any moment for any reason.

hb

whawha

07-24-2006, 11:03 AM

Michael....
but I reserve the right to change my mind at any moment for any reason.

hb

Alright...for the sake of a bet....LAURA.

HoneyBunny

07-24-2006, 11:12 AM

Alright...for the sake of a bet....LAURA.

what are the stakes?

hb

perrik

07-24-2006, 11:47 AM

I'd buy Laura's designs because I prefer clean, unfussy looks. However, my money's on Robert to win.

whawha

07-24-2006, 12:15 PM

what are the stakes?

hb

Toss something out there...we'll see.

HoneyBunny

07-24-2006, 02:22 PM

Toss something out there...we'll see.

While I usually prefer public humiliation in these kinds of bets, I have no desire to have my face pixilated as I am doing something to shame my ancestors so...I am thinking that the winner gets to select an item from the tvgasm store (http://www.cafepress.com/tvgasm) and the loser gets to pay for said item.
Your toss?

hb

whawha

07-24-2006, 03:59 PM

While I usually prefer public humiliation in these kinds of bets, I have no desire to have my face pixilated as I am doing something to shame my ancestors so...I am thinking that the winner gets to select an item from the tvgasm store (http://www.cafepress.com/tvgasm) and the loser gets to pay for said item.
Your toss?

hb

As a bald obsessive-compulsive would say as he refuses to shake hands because of a fear of getting germs, relying instead on a white-man's approximation of a fist pound: "Deal or no deal?"

I say deal!

HoneyBunny

07-24-2006, 05:16 PM

As a bald obsessive-compulsive would say as he refuses to shake hands because of a fear of getting germs, relying instead on a white-man's approximation of a fist pound: "Deal or no deal?"

I say deal!

As a two time loser on Survivor, a one time loser on The Amazaing Race who married rich and now wants to try a new "risky venture" will be saying.."I'll see that bet."

hb

Clair

07-25-2006, 08:56 AM

As a two time loser on Survivor, a one time loser on The Amazaing Race who married rich and now wants to try a new "risky venture" will be saying.."I'll see that bet."

hb

I'll do my best to be supportive in this risky venture.

:D

Pekmboyd

07-25-2006, 09:34 AM

tati

07-25-2006, 09:52 AM

I just have to note how well Project Runway timed their season - to have the Miss USA dress episode the week right before the actual pageant - they had to really be planning ahead. It just occurred to me today, so I thought I'd mention it :)

agree, that takes some serious planning! I read in that Tim Gunn interview that they've just finished wrapping up tapings of the show (minus the last 3 finale) so that pageant episode was prolly taped in the spring a while back. Still, its airing was v timely. That dress looked nice on Miss USA, she looked like a Barbie doll, v pretty!

I happened to go to Toys' R' Us recently to buy a gift for my fr'nds daughter & i happened upon Nick's 'My Scene' Barbie from last season---the outfit looked cuter on the model, not so much on the Barbie (the My Scene Barbie isn't the regular Barbie model, she's got an even bigger head than normal). Guess the dolls aren't selling like 'bagels' anymore! (to quote Heidi)

jampony

07-26-2006, 08:01 PM

First Supernova, now Project Runway... TV tonight sucked. I wish who stays and who goes is actually decided on merit and not potential ratings. :mad:

tati

07-26-2006, 08:25 PM

First Supernova, now Project Runway... TV tonight sucked. I wish who stays and who goes is actually decided on merit and not potential ratings. :mad:

i hear ya, that was lame! altho i did agree the loser's outfit was boring, the runner-up to loser was AWFUL, who in gods name would wear that? (not counting the designer or some unfortunate play dolls) i knew from previous TV ads for upcoming episodes (namely that 1 w/ Tim G telling the cast some1 has 2 leave) that the 2nd 2 last person was gonna stay.

nywho, at least nxt wk we get 2 finally see the highly touted, controversial episode! Now i'm wondering if what others on ths thread are right abt that sabotage talk? hmmm.

I think some1 should put Laura in a room w/ 5 little dogs & force her 2 spend 1 hr w/ 'm!! if she mentions how she's had 5 kids 1 more freakin time, i run the dangerous chance of breaking my TV screen w/ the remote. For god's sake, she's not the only prsn in the modern world 2 ever accomplish such a feat! nywys, her designs are fine, but the kids thing, jeez. enuf already.

Keith. UGH. so smug!! his outfits are nice tho, but the smugness would drive me mad.

derder

07-26-2006, 08:51 PM

Laura seems like a very cold woman to me. I mean, how could you not think those dogs were cute. She shoved her dog away when she was sketching like it was an inanimate object. I don't know, I just don't get people who can't appreciate and love an animal.
And did you see the footage of her kids? Looked like BRATS to me- I bet they don't listen to a thing she says. She's "Bad Mommy- Bad Mommy".
Bradley totally lucked out, Keith is an arrogant dickhead, and apparently Vincent went off his meds. That guy's a frickin' nutjob.

Clair

07-26-2006, 08:58 PM

I agree with tati - Angela (runner-up to loser) should have gone. That outfit was so ugly.

derder

07-26-2006, 09:10 PM

Tati and Clair-
I agree with both of you. Angela's dress was so awful. It was so bubblegum, cheesy, early 80's. Katherine's dress was better (but not much).

msCCRN

07-26-2006, 09:16 PM

Tati and Clair-
I agree with both of you. Angela's dress was so awful. It was so bubblegum, cheesy, early 80's. Katherine's dress was better (but not much).

I'm with you guys. At least Katherine made a cute hoodie for her pooch. That lame-ass story Angela made up about an art camp in Paris, WTF? Derder, when you said Angela's dress looked like 80's cheese, I thought about Whitney Houston (when she was cute and clean) in her "I wanna dance with somebody" video. As Heidi said, "Belly, boobies, da-a-amn!"

Clair

07-26-2006, 09:34 PM

Speaking of ugly designs, in last week's episode, Vincent and Angela's green dress was hideous! When Angela was bashing it, Miss USA actually defended it. (shudder)

HoneyBunny

07-26-2006, 09:41 PM

Angela is this years Wendy Pepper to me.

hb

derder

07-26-2006, 09:43 PM

Derder, when you said Angela's dress looked like 80's cheese, I thought about Whitney Houston (when she was cute and clean) in her "I wanna dance with somebody" video. As Heidi said, "Belly, boobies, da-a-amn!"
It reminded me of that 80's band The Jetts (I think that was their name- I was never into them). Do you remember them?

derder

07-26-2006, 09:48 PM

This is my first year watching, so I don't know any of the other designers (although I do remember Wendy Pepper from that "where are they now?" segment). I can't wait for Bravo to do a weekend marathon, because I am now hooked. (I LOVE that music they play when they are getting ready to announce who is auf'd). I don't quite get the Kluminator though. She doesn't seem very excited about anything.

Clair

07-26-2006, 09:48 PM

Derder, do you mean Joan Jett?

derder

07-26-2006, 09:54 PM

Derder, do you mean Joan Jett? No, there was this really cheesy 80's band called The Jets. Actually, come to think of it, they may have been a local band- but I know they had some top 40 songs.

derder

07-26-2006, 09:59 PM

I googled them and found a picture...

http://clubderder.com/images/jets.jpg

Clair

07-26-2006, 10:00 PM

Hmmm, never heard of The Jets.

BTW, this is my first season of Project Runway too. Would never have discovered it if it weren't for TVgasm. :) I usually only watch Survivor, TAR and Beauty and the Geek.

Clair

07-26-2006, 10:03 PM

I googled them and found a picture...

lol - they do look quite cheesy! I still don't recognize them though. :(

msCCRN

07-26-2006, 10:04 PM

It reminded me of that 80's band The Jetts (I think that was their name- I was never into them). Do you remember them?

Ha! I do remember those one-hit-wonders. If I'm not mistaken they are all related, a-la the Osmonds.

derder

07-26-2006, 10:05 PM

Yup... they were pretty bad. My sister'n law had one of their records (I gave her a little shit about that).

Clair

07-26-2006, 10:10 PM

I'm googling them too to see if I can find I song I recognize and I have discovered you can buy "The Best of the Jets" on Amazon. Score! :D

Okay - I recognize two of their songs - "Crush on You" and "You Got It All"

msCCRN

07-26-2006, 10:25 PM

tati

07-27-2006, 07:35 AM

I agree with hb~
Angela is channeling Wendy Pepper, except Wendy may have had some actual talent. I think Angela is a total poseur and a conniving back-stabbing wench. At least the editing sure makes her look that way.

Yup, I agree w/ all of u guys, Clair, derder, MsCCRN---Angela is v much like WP---the fabrics she used were pretty and she seemed to sew well, but the turnout of the outfit was horrible---those bubble skirts are hardly flattering on any1, even the skinny model. & that style is so dated!

I'm glad Uli won so that h'fully now she will design something DIFF'T--her dresses so far have been cute but they all seem to B cut from the same style pattern. show us s'in new!

Vincent laff'd a li'l 2 hard at the newsboy cap for his dog.

I wondered abt Laura aftr ths episode, her reaction to the pooches annoyed me. Fine, u're not a dog person, fine, i've heard of people like that, but u don't have to go outta the way to show us how not in2 animals u r (it's b/c i have 5 kids!) she seemed so deliberately obnoxious whn she put her dog in her bag (i hope it crapped in it!) & later whn she kept shoving the pooch away fr the sketches---you'd think it was a python or s'in. I luv'd how she guess the fashion accessory would b horses (?) once she opened the note abt going up to Central Park so she wore riding pants & boots---uhm, since whn are horses so common they are America's most popular accessory?? i thnk even the girl who guessed cellphones was closer to reality than L.

oh Bradley---nice colors, fabrics, but man i thot he was a goner til i realized he's been shown on those ads for future episodes so i wondered how he'd pull it off. that blouse was so unflattering but i can see it in a mag (u know the kind that show stuff that no normal person would wear?!)

i now have that 'crush on u' song stuck in my head! :D

HoneyBunny

07-27-2006, 07:36 AM

I googled them and found a picture...

http://clubderder.com/images/jets.jpg

derder - that picture is painfully funny! Now I remember them....I mean, no, never heard of them...

ok - I was p/o'ed that Angela wasn't given her walking papers but I have had time to reflect and Katherine had to go...she was way too bland and dull for the Drama That Must Be PR!

when Heidi called Bradley's dog a "Bad Boy" I got a really ugly image of her and Seal and they were...but I won't go there...

hb

whawha

07-27-2006, 08:13 AM

derder - that picture is painfully funny! Now I remember them....I mean, no, never heard of them...

ok - I was p/o'ed that Angela wasn't given her walking papers but I have had time to reflect and Katherine had to go...she was way too bland and dull for the Drama That Must Be PR!

when Heidi called Bradley's dog a "Bad Boy" I got a really ugly image of her and Seal and they were...but I won't go there...

hb

The Jetts featured a girl leader singer with--no lie--a lisp! I think they were Samoan. That was their claim to fame...

hb: Of course I'll honor our bet (see? Both under the radar!) but I'm not liking Laura all that much. As an avowed dog lover, I can't abide those types that can't AT LEAST understand the appeal of a companion animal. Doesn't mean you have to run out and get a Bull Mastiff, but at least don't shove a living thing out of the way. Skeletor is one cold fish. Or fish bones.

tati

07-27-2006, 08:24 AM

I'm not liking Laura all that much. As an avowed dog lover, I can't abide those types that can't AT LEAST understand the appeal of a companion animal. Doesn't mean you have to run out and get a Bull Mastiff, but at least don't shove a living thing out of the way. Skeletor is one cold fish. Or fish bones.

oh & that reminds me---i luv how viewers who were asked to text in their choice for cutest dog picked hers as their FAVE!! what's wrong w/ her, how can u resist, theyre 2 cute!! I personally prefer big dogs b/c theyre so huggable & generally eager to please, but those li'l dogs are undeniably cute!! irresistible! all those li'l yorkies & mini poodles, pugs, shitzus, etc, i wanted 2 hug my tv!!

Clair

07-27-2006, 09:08 AM

i now have that 'crush on u' song stuck in my head! :D

Me too!!

OD-TV

07-27-2006, 09:16 AM

I can't believe they picked Angela's hooker dress over Catherines. If I were Catherine I would have had a hard time not screaming "You seriously picked a hooker dress over mine?!"

Clair

07-27-2006, 10:14 AM

OD-TV, who is your avitar?

samynoodle

07-27-2006, 10:27 AM

I can't believe they picked Angela's hooker dress over Catherines. If I were Catherine I would have had a hard time not screaming "You seriously picked a hooker dress over mine?!"

Agreed.
I was looking forward to Catherine making the hoodie last night though, they may have let the bad sewing slide. And speaking of bad sewing haven't there been issues in the past when garments were poorly sewn, not like the whole thing but a hem or two, but let slide?
Also I'm wondering when Michael is going to win something...both of the outfits last night were very interesting...and his dog was totally the cutest.

msCCRN

07-27-2006, 10:46 AM

Also I'm wondering when Michael is going to win something...both of the outfits last night were very interesting...and his dog was totally the cutest.

I'm wondering the same thing about Michael. Maybe he will just be one of those quietly consistent people who is under the radar, and then takes the whole thing. I thought Allison's outfit was also very good and looked like a lot of work went into it.

I wanted to give Laura a shove for being mean to her pooch. That little Pom was totally cute!

msCCRN

07-27-2006, 10:47 AM

Oh Samynoodle, why did you change from the banana avatar? Did Lance Bass scare you off? :D

HoneyBunny

07-27-2006, 10:49 AM

hb: Of course I'll honor our bet (see? Both under the radar!) but I'm not liking Laura all that much. As an avowed dog lover, I can't abide those types that can't AT LEAST understand the appeal of a companion animal. Doesn't mean you have to run out and get a Bull Mastiff, but at least don't shove a living thing out of the way. Skeletor is one cold fish. Or fish bones.

ww - i appreciate your saying you will continue with the "dog shover"...but it might be hard to root for her week after week.
so - i am ok if you want to change your pick. BUT this is a one time only offer and expires at midnight west coast time.

might I suggest Keith....;)

hb

HoneyBunny

07-27-2006, 10:51 AM

Also I'm wondering when Michael is going to win something...both of the outfits last night were very interesting...and his dog was totally the cutest.

Couldn't agree with you more samy!

hb

OD-TV

07-27-2006, 10:55 AM

OD-TV, who is your avitar?

It's Spike (James Marsters) from Buffy

Ness

07-27-2006, 11:01 AM

It's Spike (James Marsters) from Buffy
I love that guy

samynoodle

07-27-2006, 11:55 AM

I found this mock of "Where's Waldo?" That says "Where's Andrae?" and is the Red Lobster Edition but I can't get it to be bigger and look nice all at the same time.

msCCRN

07-27-2006, 12:18 PM

I found this mock of "Where's Waldo?" That says "Where's Andrae?" and is the Red Lobster Edition but I can't get it to be bigger and look nice all at the same time.

Too bad there isn't one with, "Where the HELL is my chiffon!" :D

tvtvtv

07-27-2006, 12:20 PM

I agree with you guys on Michael and Alison...their stuff has been rockin' both times.

Do you guys read the new producer's blog over at Bravo? I loooove it.

http://www.bravotv.com/blog/ruckersblog

samynoodle

07-27-2006, 12:31 PM

Apparently Kara is having a fall preview show tonight in the Big Apple

http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_in_store_events.php#007432

Lizardqueen

07-27-2006, 02:47 PM

Apparently Kara is having a fall preview show tonight in the Big Apple

http://whatsupnyc.com/blog/archives/cat_in_store_events.php#007432

Complimentary Midori? I'm so there!

For the record Kara Janx has the most beautiful clothes. Have I mentioned this 4,769 times before? I'll be rocking that wrap dress in the near future. I can't decide on a color and really want one of each. But, the starving children and all that...

brilliantmistake

07-28-2006, 11:48 AM

I can't believe they let Angela slide again. Ulli deserved the win though, with Allison a close second.

Laura doesn't seem to understand that while having five kids might explain why you don't own a dog, it doesn't explain why you don't like dogs. I can't own a dog either, because of housing restrictions, but I still like them. I would have loved to have had a chance to play with a dog for a couple of days.

I do like Laura's designs, even though her color pallette is tedious. She seems to choose black/gray/white/neutrals for everything. I bet she throws bright red in there every once in a while to try to prove she's not boring.

msCCRN

07-28-2006, 12:04 PM

I do like Laura's designs, even though her color pallette is tedious. She seems to choose black/gray/white/neutrals for everything. I bet she throws bright red in there every once in a while to try to prove she's not boring.

I think you hit the nail on the head. Just look at how she dresses her flat-chested self. Usually tailored black & white outfits with a "pop" of red lipstick just to show how daring a mommy of five can be. However, I like her designs also. Guess that's me trying to avoid "the slippery slope into sweat pants." ;)

jampony

07-28-2006, 12:55 PM

Kayne may look like Bree Van De Kamp, but Laura is Bree. I don't know how she had five kids... I can't even imagine her ever having sex.

brilliantmistake

07-28-2006, 01:08 PM

However, I like her designs also. Guess that's me trying to avoid "the slippery slope into sweat pants." ;)

Ah, but do you wear the slit-down-to-the-waist tops? Laura secretly feels superior to the mommies who don't.

Uli's (I just love that name) use of prints was really creative. I really admire the ability to look at the bolts of cloth and see how it will work in the final product. Robert's tweed outfit did a similar thing. When I saw the cloth in the store I though it was ugly, but when I saw the final outfit- it rocked.

Angela, on the other hand- hideous purple fabric in, hideous purple skirt out.

tati

07-28-2006, 01:14 PM

Kayne may look like Bree Van De Kamp, but Laura is Bree. I don't know how she had five kids... I can't even imagine her ever having sex.

all these posts are hilarious but this 1 elicited a guffaw, thx, jampony!!

oh, i just finished reading the producer's blog on the Bravo/PR site that tvtvtv recommened upthread---it's witty & dishy! i will check it out from now on.

HoneyBunny

07-28-2006, 01:52 PM

whawha

07-28-2006, 02:00 PM

Did anyone else notice that Laura thought they were going to see horses (fashion accessory is a horse?) and then puts on a kind of riding outfit...
too bad she didn't have a chance to use her riding crop (which I just know she owns).

hb

Here's the real shocker...I read in one of the tabloids (I know, I know...deep reading!) that Skeletor was preggers with her sixth child during filming. I swear that kid is gonna be a Biafra Baby.

HoneyBunny

07-28-2006, 02:19 PM

Here's the real shocker...I read in one of the tabloids (I know, I know...deep reading!) that Skeletor was preggers with her sixth child during filming. I swear that kid is gonna be a Biafra Baby.

Seeing that you are my buddy - I will overlook the tabloids reference (for now) but there is no way that Skeletor was more than a few days along...unless she gives birth to empty skin sacks and they inject the insides later. I hear that do that on Planet No Tits.

hb

Krizzatch

07-28-2006, 02:28 PM

there is no way that Skeletor was more than a few days along...unless she gives birth to empty skin sacks and they inject the insides later. I hear that do that on Planet No Tits.

Holy Shit, hb, you had me at skin sacks. :D (I love alliteration.)

Stop making fun of Skeletor! She can't help it all those kids sucked her dry...
after all... she IS an architect. Like she hasn't said that about 63,000 times since the show first aired.

tati

07-28-2006, 02:30 PM

Here's the real shocker...I read in one of the tabloids (I know, I know...deep reading!) that Skeletor was preggers with her sixth child during filming. I swear that kid is gonna be a Biafra Baby.

whoa, what?!! another kid???!!! i bet she's just doing that so she can say 'i've had 6 kids!!' let's hope she dsn't defy the impossibly by trying 2 nurse it (how?! avec quelle boobs?)

nywys, ur gossip caused me to look up her bio on the Bravo, as well as the Q & A. Among her fashion DO's, she lists 'wearing red lipstick'. Having then looked at her photos, I might rethink that if I were her---I think she styles herself well, very elegantly, but the bright red lipstick on her already large set of lips does not flatter her AT ALL (much like her plunging neckline on non-existing boobage area) --- the sight lends itself to Skeletor, in drag.

HB, i too noticed the riding outfit she wore & i thunk, 'a horse is America's most popular accessory??'

derder

07-28-2006, 02:58 PM

Oh Honey Bunny-
PUHLEEEZ - Like you don't read the tabloids...

HoneyBunny

07-28-2006, 03:50 PM

Oh Honey Bunny-
PUHLEEEZ - Like you don't read the tabloids...

Am I the only person who looks for the longest line at the grocery store so I can scan the 'loids before I get to the front, so that I don't have to buy them, thereby allowing me some sense (no matter how hollow) of superiority?

hb

whawha

07-28-2006, 03:52 PM

Am I the only person who looks for the longest line at the grocery store so I can scan the 'loids before I get to the front, so that I don't have to buy them, thereby allowing me some sense (no matter how hollow) of superiority?

hb

If you don't support the tabloids, then the terrorists have won.

HoneyBunny

07-28-2006, 04:08 PM

If you don't support the tabloids, then the terrorists have won.

I am beginning to understand why the sock monkey stares at you...

hb

derder

07-28-2006, 04:21 PM

No, unfortunately I spend literally hundreds of dollars on these a year. But it is my entertainment. Go ahead, make fun all you want.
And now, my friends, I have to sign off- we are heading to the cabin and I have been dicking around all day (as usual). Have a great weekend!

jenny10girl

07-29-2006, 08:03 AM

If only this spoke:
http://projectrunway.seenon.com/detail.php?p=10060&SESSID=e54cbc41006dbd1fe15953ad1c167580

Lizardqueen

07-29-2006, 08:57 AM

If only this spoke:
http://projectrunway.seenon.com/detail.php?p=10060&SESSID=e54cbc41006dbd1fe15953ad1c167580

Holy crap! This thing should be like a magic 8 ball. You ask it a question and Tim replies "Make it work." "This bothers me." "Spot on." "Anyone for Red Lobster?" Not sure what question that would possibly answer, but you get my drift. I want this and the Tim Gunn alarm clock that EdHill invented.

jampony

07-29-2006, 09:02 AM

I am beginning to understand why the sock monkey stares at you...

hb
:D
rotflmao

jenny10girl

07-29-2006, 09:47 AM

Holy crap! This thing should be like a magic 8 ball. You ask it a question and Tim replies "Make it work." "This bothers me." "Spot on." "Anyone for Red Lobster?" Not sure what question that would possibly answer, but you get my drift. I want this and the Tim Gunn alarm clock that EdHill invented.

LQ, We are completely on the same page! :)

HoneyBunny

07-29-2006, 10:27 AM

If only this spoke:
http://projectrunway.seenon.com/detail.php?p=10060&SESSID=e54cbc41006dbd1fe15953ad1c167580

thanks jenny - I placed my order. This maybe my only opportunity to sleep with the TimGunn...

hb

jenny10girl

07-29-2006, 02:08 PM

thanks jenny - I placed my order. This maybe my only opportunity to sleep with the TimGunn...

hb

I placed my order too...! :)

Lizardqueen

07-30-2006, 07:33 PM

The only problem with the Tim Gunn doll is that it doesn't look like Tim Gunn. It does bear a striking resemblance to the notorious map thief E. Forbes Smiley. I can't find a good picture though. But all of us from CT have seen him as he was caught ripping off the Yale rare books library.

wendy_loohoo

07-31-2006, 08:41 AM

I agree with you LQ it doesn't even look like Tim Gunn. He is quite photogenic I don't know why the mass producers of these plastic blobs could study his photos in more detail to really provide us an excellent likeness of the Tim.

My only hope is that this is a ploy to suck us in and they will have TG v.2 that will actually look like him. Then a TG v.3 that looks like him and sounds like him.

ObstinantGirl

07-31-2006, 01:26 PM

The only problem with the Tim Gunn doll is that it doesn't look like Tim Gunn.Yeah, that bugs me too. I never understand why, particularly nowadays with the technology we have, things that are made to resemble people oftentimes DON'T resemble them much at all! I love the concept of the Tim bobblehead, but I won't purchase one because it doesn't look like the man :mad: :o

Anyway...missing the show (we were on vacation) and can't wait until this week's episode! I really enjoyed the recap for last week's, and it gave me a bit of a 'fix' to tide me over! I can't believe that BubbleSkirt is still there.

Lizardqueen

08-01-2006, 07:54 AM

derder

08-01-2006, 08:56 AM

You gotta be kidding me....

Lizardqueen

08-01-2006, 08:58 AM

You gotta be kidding me....

Don't you wish I was. Moderator!

derder

08-01-2006, 09:03 AM

Lizard- You are the resident Diva around here... I could not have come up with a better title myself!!!! By the way, no love for BB? I thought you watched it, why no posts?

Lizardqueen

08-01-2006, 09:09 AM

Lizard- You are the resident Diva around here... I could not have come up with a better title myself!!!! By the way, no love for BB? I thought you watched it, why no posts?

I haven't watched it since the first HORRENDOUS season. Now, don't be surprised if I show up at the cabin this weekend!

derder

08-01-2006, 09:25 AM

Dude- for real, that first season, I turned it off about four episodes into it. It sucked huge!! But TVgasm got me curious last year- so I watched. I gotta tell ya, Lizardqueen- it is now in my top five favorite TV shows. I actually look forward to the TV show itself as much as I look forward to summer. (Another thing I love about BB- I now equate it with summer, kind of like I equate football with going back to school, fall weather).
You really should give it another shot. And I also think all the die hard fans would say the same thing... Season 1 was not Big Brother. It was just a bunch of uninteresting people living in a house together. TRUST ME!!
Dude, that cabin email was pretty embarrassing. Imagine if it had been some thing private! Anyway, I'd rather have you up there then Jesse (Ugh!)

whawha

08-01-2006, 09:35 AM

You gotta be kidding me....

I just noticed that, too! What gives?

msCCRN

08-01-2006, 09:42 AM

LQ-
Does that make Edhill the Resident Diva Consort? :D

msCCRN

08-01-2006, 09:43 AM

LQ-
Does that make Edhill the Resident Diva Consort? :D

Maybe that should read: Consort to the Resident Diva;)

Lizardqueen

08-01-2006, 10:59 AM

I just found this fun little tidbit on the much maligned PR3 website. http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/mashups/index
I smell ensuing hilarity here people! Or is that Santino's armpits? At any rate I was hoping that some more clever and less lazy person, hint-hint EdHill and/or B-Side, would make an uproariously funny PR movie mash-up for us all to watch. They have some great clips in there and they are adding more all the time. I made a few but they are not up to my comedic standards. So everyone get crackin'. This will be the first Lizardqueen sponsored TVgasm contest. The winner will be crowned "The Project Runway Mashup Champion of the Universe" and will also receive the inimitable prize of my undying affection.:D

This is just an example that I made. http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/mashups/pickup.php?id=08C96DF9-FD15-69FA-086E-20EDC235BCD6 I can't wait to see what the more talented among us come up with. Of course, if I'm the only person that makes one, I guess that will make me "The Undisputed Project Runway Mashup Champion of the Universe". Who, but a true egocentric, quotes themself AND hopes to win their own contest?

derder

08-01-2006, 11:06 AM

Nice Job, Lizard!!!!

jampony

08-01-2006, 03:54 PM

Who do you have to sleep with to get such a cool title? And once you do the deed, do you get to make up your own? Like Resident Ho Bag or Resident Biotch?

Lizardqueen

08-01-2006, 03:57 PM

Nice Job, Lizard!!!!

Yeah, I have a whopping 2 stars from whoever watches those things. (I just wrote thongs by accident:p ) I'm not sad though because the highest rated ones suck!

Lizardqueen

08-01-2006, 04:02 PM

LQ-
Does that make Edhill the Resident Diva Consort? :D

Who do you think is milking the free range donkey's for my nightly baths? Those suckers don't milk themselves you know.

Lizardqueen

08-02-2006, 06:48 AM

Who do you have to sleep with to get such a cool title? And once you do the deed, do you get to make up your own? Like Resident Ho Bag or Resident Biotch?

The Lizardqueen sleeps with whomever she fancies. The Lizardqueen gets whatever she wants. The latter does not require the former. Necessarily.;)
Not to get all The Svantastic on you or anything.:D

PS- How could I have possibly missed this yesterday?

tati

08-02-2006, 09:29 AM

So do u guys think there'll be two people leaving the show 2nite? Assuming there is still a regular design challenge, as well as the person who is sternly asked to leave by TG, there might b 2 peeps leaving. guess we'll hafta wait & see!

ObstinantGirl

08-02-2006, 10:52 AM

tati

08-02-2006, 12:17 PM

In my reality tv experience, if someone leaves a show for a reason other than the normal vote-off (ie: illness, asking to leave, getting booted) then that's the only person who leaves that week. Otherwise, it throws off the timing of the show, etc.

good point, that makes sense! the curiosity of knowing whom TG asks to leave is killing me!! I know abt the copycat designer rumors, but I just wonder if that is too obvious (& at ths pt, too public) to be the case. Rem'br a few yrs ago, during the 1st Survivor, when there were rumors that Gervase was going to be the guy to win it all? That same night the show aired, he was voted off, to the shock of e'one who thought they knew who was gonna win. Turns out it was a brilliant marketing ploy on the part of the producers. Nywho, we shall see!

HoneyBunny

08-02-2006, 12:23 PM

the curiosity of knowing whom TG asks to leave is killing me!!

please let it be Angela LongStockings...

hb

jampony

08-02-2006, 04:30 PM

The Lizardqueen gets whatever she wants.
Holy hell! You are a diva!

please let it be Angela LongStockings...
I second that! (If eliminations were done by viewers' votes, she sure as hell would have been gone two weeks ago!)

Lizardqueen

08-02-2006, 04:49 PM

Go read my post under the "Live Chat" thinger. If anyone wants to talk PR3 I'm gonna try to be there.

jampony

08-03-2006, 04:02 AM

Checked live chat a few times and didn't see anyone it. And I can't believe no one has posted about this yet. I'll go first, I guess. How funny that we all pretty much knew who was going home but we had the wrong reason why. That guy was shady all around. I'm not disappointed with who went home; I didn't see her making it very far anyway. I am surprised that anyone went home, though. Like ObstinantGirl said, you'd think they'll be off schedule now. They'll have to cut a competition. Oh, well. It was a boring episode overall (even Angela wasn't that bad) and they hyped the scandal so much that was boring, too. And, hey, at least we got to hear Michael speak this time! Go Knight Rider!

Lizardqueen

08-03-2006, 04:46 AM

Well, I've decided that I really like Laura. And Michael. I'm also surprised that you can't have some textbooks, but Bradley can have his bong and a q.p. WTF? (That's a quarter pound of marijuana for the non drug dealers among us. There must be a couple of you.) "I think it's 'cuz she doesn't like my beard. Maybe if I shaved my beard and just left the mustache. Does anyone have some chocolate milk and cool ranch Doritos?" Bradley reminds me of someone too. Help me out here people. Is it that guy from the Spindoctors? No not Scott McClellan. The guy from the band.
Garment wise this episode was kind of blah. But I'm glad that it changed my mind about Laura.

OD-TV

08-03-2006, 06:02 AM

Laura was actually pretty funny this episode, I hope they show more of that side of her. The clothes were forgettable but then again it was for Macy's.

HoneyBunny

08-03-2006, 07:29 AM

Bradley is a trip...
"I am like a fish out of water,
a squid with no ocean,
an eagle with no sky."

A body with no brain...

Angela should have been kissing the asses of Laura and Michael for keeping that outfit runway worthy and not just another one of her "granny circle" svanaganzas.

Keith...wasted his own talent when he didn't have to...BIG loser!

hb

jampony

08-03-2006, 07:42 AM

Bradley reminds me of someone too. Help me out here people. Is it that guy from the Spindoctors? No not Scott McClellan. The guy from the band.
See posts 104 and 105... we're way ahead of you. Maybe you'd be more on top of things if you weren't spending so much time with the q.p.! :)

Lizardqueen

08-03-2006, 07:55 AM

See posts 104 and 105... we're way ahead of you. Maybe you'd be more on top of things if you weren't spending so much time with the q.p.! :)

So that's how you wanna play it, Sister? Huh? Huh? Well do ya punk? ;) Anyway, yeah, my bad. Now if we could just get all those meth addicts to stop repeating things in the "Throwing up in my mouth thread" we'll be all set.

At any rate... I hate team challenges. We want to see more outfits. Am I right people? Last night we got 2 yawners and 2 eh, so whaters. Though I did love the Jeffrey pants. Wish those two had won it all.

tati

08-03-2006, 08:30 AM

Bradley is a trip...
"I am like a fish out of water,
a squid with no ocean,
an eagle with no sky."

A body with no brain...hb

oh, HB, you could not b MORE correct!! he's harmless, i know, but he's so spacey & crunchy-granola that he bugs the hell outta me. he seems to throw the towel in so quickly, no wonder no 1 wants 2 pair up w/ him.

Angela should have been kissing the asses of Laura and Michael for keeping that outfit runway worthy and not just another one of her "granny circle" svanaganzas.

yes, she should b & Laura's smooth, calm & competent handling of her impressed me. if they had let her, she would've decorated that jacket to no end.

Keith...wasted his own talent when he didn't have to...BIG loser!

he really was, embarassing. I agree w/ Jampony that b/c ths episode was so hyped up by Bravo, and the rumors abt Keith's copying of other designers in his portfolio, the actual event that unfolded seemed comparatively lame. He got fired b/c of books??? He shouldn't be breaking the rules, but that is a dumb-ass way to go!

I'm glad they got rid of space-voiced Bonnie, she seemed harmless & all but her voice irritates me---you know that ad for Visa Identity theft where they show some guy talking, but with a young woman's voiceovr? (the woman is supp'sd 2 have stolen his c/c & is now on a mad shopping spree). The voice is talking about buying a leather bustier, fake nails, etc. Anywys, i think that voice belonged to Bonnie, they are 1 & the same.

ObstinantGirl

08-03-2006, 09:04 AM

I can't decide if Bradley's funny & wacky, or if he really irritates me! Or both? I dunno...strange guy.

Horrible clothes this episode. I mean, impressive in terms of how detailed they're getting...these designers are WAYYYYY past the previous designers in terms of sewing skills, huh? No hesitation about doing sleeves, lined clothing, and so forth. It's great to see.

But, I didn't like a single outfit that they designed.

Oh, before I forget, I was SO wrong! Obviously, they booted Keith AND eliminated someone. I'm actually glad that I was wrong, because the episode would have been yawn-worthy (moreso than it was) with the whole challenge being essentially pointless.

Angela's nuts. I wish she'd been allowed to sink. But I do understand that Laura and Michael didn't want to go down with the AngelaTanic. They should have gotten HUGE props for saving that nasty outfit.

I reallly like Laura and Michael.

Allison seems very sweet.

Jeffrey wasn't quite as annoying this episode, I just think they need to keep him overly busy and he won't have so much time to yap his trap!

Kayne bugs.

tati

08-03-2006, 09:17 AM

But, I didn't like a single outfit that they designed.

:eek: bleck, me neither!! I ddn't like the weird straps on Keith/Jeffrey/Allison's 'convertible' top & i'm not a fan of skinny jeans, but that's a personal pref.

Oh, before I forget, I was SO wrong! Obviously, they booted Keith AND eliminated someone. I'm actually glad that I was wrong, because the episode would have been yawn-worthy (moreso than it was) with the whole challenge being essentially pointless.

But your reasoning 4 y they wouldn't get rid of some1 makes more sense---the producers of the show were probably counting on, say, 15 episodes, to provide Bravo, what happens whn some1 gets kicked out early, outside of their original scheduling? Maybe they'll have 2 produce a filler episode or so, or a 2 hr one? Nywys, u're rite, glad it worked the way it did b/c it would've been even more boring otherwise.

Angela's nuts. I wish she'd been allowed to sink. But I do understand that Laura and Michael didn't want to go down with the AngelaTanic. They should have gotten HUGE props for saving that nasty outfit.

AngelaTanic, hee hee :D

tati

08-03-2006, 10:06 AM

this is from Tim Gunn's blog on Bravo:

'And please let me put some rampant speculation to rest. It seems that everyone now knows about the sketchbook in which Keith presents copies of the work of other fashion designers. Nina, Heidi, Michael and I all noted this when we reviewed the portfolios of the semi-finalists. Keith presented four to six sketchbooks and look-books (I can’t recall the exact number), and we assumed that this particular book was for inspiration. Fashion Designers have a responsibility to look at the design work around them. Many make notes or illustrations of the work that appeals to them. It’s not at all unusual. So, for us, that sketchbook was and continues to be a non-issue.'

aha! who'dathunkit?

HoneyBunny

08-03-2006, 10:31 AM

I'm glad they got rid of space-voiced Bonnie, she seemed harmless & all but her voice irritates me---you know that ad for Visa Identity theft where they show some guy talking, but with a young woman's voiceovr? (the woman is supp'sd 2 have stolen his c/c & is now on a mad shopping spree). The voice is talking about buying a leather bustier, fake nails, etc. Anywys, i think that voice belonged to Bonnie, they are 1 & the same.

tati - i know the commerical you are talking about and you may be right....of course the next time it comes on i will be paying close attention.

Bonnie's outfit was so unflattering...the pink top seemed to be swallowing the poor model before she put the coat on and those pants looked like she was carrying a load! I hated to see Bonnie go coz she is from my neck of the woods, but....

hb

wendy_loohoo

08-03-2006, 11:11 AM

Since it was the first time someone was asked to leave, I would like to believe that they have something else up their sleeve to be another first. In my dream world they would have one of the remaining challenges not count in the sense that someone goes home, but the winner still has immunity but they get some type of reward. A private dinner with Tim or the guest judge. Something fashion-y. That way they still keep the number of episodes without doing a recap or "scene's that you haven't seen before" show which is ususally a bore.

Of course you couldn't tell the designers until after they complete the garment that no one will go home.

tati

08-03-2006, 11:29 AM

Since it was the first time someone was asked to leave, I would like to believe that they have something else up their sleeve to be another first.

i agree, they must have s'in planned, like a reward you suggested, or even as was done on another Bravo reality show (Top Chef), when some1 hadda suddenly leave early, they could bring back a contestant that's been kicked off (Malan, any1?! i would luv that)

i do hope they don't do a filler episode w/ 'never b4 seen scenes' or a recap of the season as a few of these reality shows do, those are indeed boring 4 faithful viewers.

ObstinantGirl

08-03-2006, 02:21 PM

Ah, yes...the infamous 'filler show' approach to killing time.
Hate that.

angiemarie

08-03-2006, 04:57 PM

The outfits this episode were boring. But, the designers didn't really have a choice as they were designing ready-to-wear for Macy's. The outfits had to be consumer friendly.

I was glad that Angela actually showed a little intelligence and listened to Skeletor (can't think of her name right now) and Michael. They kept her outfit very close to her sketch, and that was the reason she won. I kind of liked her outfit. I never thought I would say that about one her designs!

Bradley is such a space cadet. I hope he is a pot smoker, otherwise he's just dumb and slow.

The bottom two outfits were really bad. They didn't appeal to any age group or demographic. Even grannies don't want to look like they have a load in their pants!

tvtvtv

08-03-2006, 05:05 PM

jenny10girl

08-04-2006, 05:30 AM

Winning outfit can be bought here:

http://www.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=213742&PartnerID=BRAVO&BannerID=x119

A little pricy, no?

Lizardqueen

08-04-2006, 05:55 AM

Winning outfit can be bought here:

http://www.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=213742&PartnerID=BRAVO&BannerID=x119

A little pricy, no?

Considering Angela made the outfit in New York City for less than $100 let me be the first to say BULLSHIT. But hey, do you want your own tiny short sleeved jacket complemented by strange rosettes with a long sleeve shirt hanging out under it? Me neither.

jenny10girl

08-04-2006, 06:18 AM

Considering Angela made the outfit in New York City for less than $100 let me be the first to say BULLSHIT. But hey, do you want your own tiny short sleeved jacket complemented by strange rosettes with a long sleeve shirt hanging out under it? Me neither.

I'm right there with you....not sure what aggrivates me more...the fact that she made it with only $100, or that the jacket is a tiny short sleeved jacket....

brilliantmistake

08-04-2006, 09:57 AM

It was nice to see a teamwork challenge that actually showed teamwork, well, working instead of devolving into either arguing or doing whatever the project leader said. Angela came up with a fairly hip idea (not that I'd buy it, either) and Laura and Michael kept her from going over the top. And they did it without shouting at each other.

I like Laura much better now too, although I'll continue to mock her.

I'm going to work the phrase 'Squid without an ocean' into a conversation at least once today.

Pekmboyd

08-04-2006, 10:16 AM

http://people.aol.com/people/article/0,26334,1222957,00.html

Arrogant prick. I broke the rules, but I won't own up to it and it's not my fault.

HoneyBunny

08-04-2006, 10:36 AM

I'm going to work the phrase 'Squid without an ocean' into a conversation at least once today.

my new favorite is from Laura:

"..full tilt boogie Angela quilted extravaganza of puff.."

hb

tati

08-04-2006, 10:37 AM

http://people.aol.com/people/article/0,26334,1222957,00.html

Arrogant prick. I broke the rules, but I won't own up to it and it's not my fault.

wow, ballsy!! thx for that link, Pek--he really is a prick! imagine being his poor boyfriend having to deal w/ his smug ass!! :eek:

jennilicious

08-04-2006, 11:15 AM

I actually was feeling sad for Keith until I read that article. That arrogance is so off putting.
And I can't help it, I love that little Bradley Baumkirchner. I haven't really liked his designs that much, but I like him being on the show because you're not really sure what he's going to do next. Or say next. Kind of like Zayra on that other show :) That being said, if he makes it farther than my favorites (like Robert and Michael), I'll be mad. It's so fun being a fickle reality show fan.

Pekmboyd

08-04-2006, 12:27 PM

jampony

08-04-2006, 05:37 PM

So that's how you wanna play it, Sister? Huh? Huh? Well do ya punk? ;) Anyway, yeah, my bad. Now if we could just get all those meth addicts to stop repeating things in the "Throwing up in my mouth thread" we'll be all set.
Bring it on??? Consider it brought! Especially if "it" is really just Chex Mix, then I'm there, dude! Oh crap! The meth addict is me, isn't it? I knew I repeated something someone else said, but I couldn't find it, what with the meth messing with my brain and all.

Hey! When did you become a moderator? And when/how do I get to be Jampony: Entourage, Resident Biotch? No, no... I'd rather be "resident biotech" as an homage to my second favorite website. So, as a moderator, do you have any special powers? Can you just go in and delete posts that you find annoying? Umm, did I mention I'm terrified of -- and completely awed by -- you? :D (that's me sucking up, how'd I do?)

jampony

08-04-2006, 05:43 PM

i agree, they must have s'in planned, like a reward you suggested, or even as was done on another Bravo reality show (Top Chef), when some1 hadda suddenly leave early, they could bring back a contestant that's been kicked off (Malan, any1?! i would luv that)

i do hope they don't do a filler episode w/ 'never b4 seen scenes' or a recap of the season as a few of these reality shows do, those are indeed boring 4 faithful viewers.
Oh. My. God! How cool would it be if Malan came back?!?

If they wind up doing some sort of filler show, I'd be really interested to know what challenge got cut. It could have been something really interesting and important to the winning designer (like the Barbie challenge last year). Maybe they'll give the contestests two challenges at once to see how they do. How mean would that be?

Tabby Lavalamp

08-04-2006, 08:48 PM

wow, ballsy!! thx for that link, Pek--he really is a prick! imagine being his poor boyfriend having to deal w/ his smug ass!! :eek:
Waaaaait a minute... He's gay?

Lizardqueen

08-04-2006, 10:46 PM

Bring it on??? Consider it brought! Especially if "it" is really just Chex Mix, then I'm there, dude! Oh crap! The meth addict is me, isn't it? I knew I repeated something someone else said, but I couldn't find it, what with the meth messing with my brain and all.

Hey! When did you become a moderator? And when/how do I get to be Jampony: Entourage, Resident Biotch? No, no... I'd rather be "resident biotech" as an homage to my second favorite website. So, as a moderator, do you have any special powers? Can you just go in and delete posts that you find annoying? Umm, did I mention I'm terrified of -- and completely awed by -- you? :D (that's me sucking up, how'd I do?)

Awe. It's one of my moves.

brilliantmistake

08-05-2006, 09:00 AM

As glad as I was to see Keith go, I would rather have seen him tossed on the basis of his designs. He's so arrogant, and now he can say he didn't get axed on the basis of his design. True, he got booted because he's a psychopath who believes he's exempt from the rules that others, mere mortals, are forced to obey, but not because of his designs.

brilliantmistake

08-05-2006, 09:02 AM

my new favorite is from Laura:

"..full tilt boogie Angela quilted extravaganza of puff.."

hb

excellent, but harder to work into a conversation.

tati

08-05-2006, 03:39 PM

Waaaaait a minute... He's gay?

Yea, in that People link, he says he left the designer's apartment for a few hrs 2 go 2 his boyfr'nds apt. & that that's when he used the 'Net, a no-no.

sarah d.

08-07-2006, 10:49 AM

My money's on Uli or Michael...and I think Laura will be in the final 3.

ObstinantGirl

08-07-2006, 12:57 PM

As of right now, there's still a likeable core of designers on this show. Actually, an unusually high number of likeable people, now that I think about it. Reality TV powers-that-be don't usually allow us so many people to enjoy watching.

Uli, Laura, Michael, Robert, Allison, Kayne are all pretty likeable...at least from what we've seen so far.

Jeffrey, Vincent and Angela bug me a bit, but nothing compared to the contempt that I felt towards Santino.

Am I forgetting anyone? Oh, Bradley. He seems fairly harmless, but also fairly incompetent. He's either a nut, or he has a nutty sense of humor. Or both.

Lizardqueen

08-11-2006, 06:39 PM

HoneyBunny

08-11-2006, 08:00 PM

I'm jumping on the I hate the Project Runway website bandwagon. We definitely need bigger pictures of the clothes and from several angles. It's so busy and annoying. It also seems to load REALLY slow. Being a techno-loser I don't know if that is really their fault or not, but I don't seem to encounter that elsewhere.

Agreeance LQ. The site is not user friendly. The seasons all bleed together and when I click on the designers photos...all I get is Dirty Diana. Cripes.

Nick Verreos is coming to San Diego this weekend for an event called PROJECT FASHION. It's at a mall called The Shop At Las Americas. There will be a fashion show with clothing provided by students from Fashion Careers College (and maybe the mall stores too) and it looks like they are giving away some great prizes including at trip for two to the PR3 Finale in New York.

hb