ANTM: Cycle 11...

[brunettechic]

One of my friends is trying out and she has made it through the first stages of whatever they have to go through... so, if there is a Tiffany from Oklahoma on the next season, I'll be watching!

[LonnaSaur]

Wow, that is so cool! I really hope she makes it!

[angiemarie]

That is very cool, bc! Good luck to your friend!

[Katmandu]

That is way cool BC We can all cheer her on and you would be able to tell us when you felt that editing was misrepresenting her. That should make watching even more interesting.

I am rooting for her to make it all the way through.

[TinkerbellAPixie]

Gotta root for an Okie! Is she by any chance a Sooner too?

[giffordsaz]

Isn't is a crime to be an Okie and not be a Sooner?

[brunettechic]

Yes, she's a Sooner, and actually very smart. She's an engineering and geology major. But she is very dramatic.

And no, it is not a crime to be an Okie and not a Sooner... there is a whole bunch of Okie who like to call themselves Cowboys and wear orange all the time (blech).

[Pegster]

Oooh, how cool!! I hope she gets picked as the token "smart girl Tyra chooses to prove that models have BRAINS." Unfortunately, said token is generally booted for proving that she is smarter than Ms. Banks...

[lestermaddox]

Ooooo! Does that mean we can get inside information???

Good luck to your friend BC.

So when does the next cycle start anyway?

[JulieM]

Too cool BC. We will be cheering for her if she makes it.

[brunettechic]

No idea when the next cycle is going to start AND I don't know if she'll tell us anything. She's being pretty tight lipped about the tryouts.

[Pegster]

That's a good sign!! Maybe she had to sign a contract of confidentiality b/c SHE MADE IT!!! You could be on degree of separation from TYRA.

[brunettechic]

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooh! Good point Peg! Which makes you guys two degrees of separation away from here! (gasp!)

[angiemarie]

Found a picture of the 11th season's model. Very trippy.

Cycle 11 photo (http://www.bestweekever.tv/2008/08/04/11th-times-a-charm-for-americas-next-top-model/)


Are any of these girls your friend, bc?

[giffordsaz]

Man I was looking at their faces so close I didn't realize men were there... and I was still trying to figure out who the skinny white chick was in the first poster!

[brunettechic]

The girl in the red bikini with the long blond hair looks a lot like her, but I don't know.... It's hard to tell!

[giffordsaz]

oh I hope so.. wouldn't that be cool BC

[lestermaddox]

What is up with that picture?? Is Tryra trying to be 60's? Native American? What? And that "chick" in the back in the yellow with the big afro? That is Miss Jay!!


This should be a good cycle!

[lennonwhore]

I.ll be rooting for your friend if she.s on this season, BC!

[giffordsaz]

I would give my undivided support of BC's friend but what if she is the crier.. or the racist... or the It's not fair brat.. or the bitch.... I just have to wait. If it was BC I would give it up but i am reserving my support until I find out if she is bipolar....

sorry BC

[Pegster]

And that "chick" in the back in the yellow with the big afro? That is Miss Jay!!




I only did a quick glance and focused on Miss J., not realizing who it was. I just thought, man what a fugly freaking model.

[LonnaSaur]

That is a very strange photo indeed. Can't wait to see if the weirdness carries over into the season itself. Tyra is sure to deliver.

[lestermaddox]

I only did a quick glance and focused on Miss J., not realizing who it was. I just thought, man what a fugly freaking model.

I didn't realize who it was at first either. But under the whole group pic is a close up of Tyra and you can see him clearly in the background. I think Mr. Jay was on the other side - maybe in silver. But I didn't look that closely.

[el.eh.you.are.eh]

Found a picture of the 11th season's model. Very trippy.

Cycle 11 photo (http://www.bestweekever.tv/2008/08/04/11th-times-a-charm-for-americas-next-top-model/)


Are any of these girls your friend, bc?
Thanks for the link!
I clicked on a link under the picture and found a larger version, maybe brunettechic can figure out if that's her friend in the red bikini.
Here's the link
http://community.livejournal.com/ohnotheydidnt/26466230.html#cutid1
Also, yes... that's Mrs. and Mr. Jay in the background of the picture.

[here4beer]

I heard that this year the girls are going to Amsterdam for their trip overseas. ROFL! This should be interesting... hopefully they will get to have a night on the town in the red light district.

[brunettechic]

The bigger picture does NOT look like her. :(

[giffordsaz]

Some of those girls look just like girls that have been on before.

[TinkerbellAPixie]

The bigger picture does NOT look like her. :(

Does this mean you are back from Jamaica? Cuz I was missing your little sooner ass.

[brunettechic]

I AM back from Jamaica, and it was FANTASTIC. I got upgraded to an ocean front veranda! It was amazing. Seriously.

[el.eh.you.are.eh]

Hey guys!
I saw a link on livejournal about the contestants this year.
It includes their photo, name, age, hometown and occupation.

I don't know how to post things on here so I'll share the link with you if you're curious.
http://community.livejournal.com/topmodel/2164919.html#cutid1

I didn't notice a Tiffany from Oklahoma BC... :(
And I heard a rumor that Isis is a transvestite... not too sure how reliable the source is though.
Any thoughts on who the 'plus size girl' is going to be? I don't see anyone over a size 2 but maybe Tyra decided to go a different route now that a plus size girl won.

[here4beer]

Hey guys!
I saw a link on livejournal about the contestants this year.
It includes their photo, name, age, hometown and occupation.

I don't know how to post things on here so I'll share the link with you if you're curious.
http://community.livejournal.com/topmodel/2164919.html#cutid1

I didn't notice a Tiffany from Oklahoma BC... :(
And I heard a rumor that Isis is a transvestite... not too sure how reliable the source is though.
Any thoughts on who the 'plus size girl' is going to be? I don't see anyone over a size 2 but maybe Tyra decided to go a different route now that a plus size girl won.

Isis doesn't look like a man, but I guess that's the point, isn't it?

There's a girl named McKey. Wow. Also, I covet Hannah's shoes!

Thx for the link!!

[JulieM]

According to Reality Blurred, Isis is transgendered. This oughta be interesting.

[lestermaddox]

There are 14 of them - I thought Tyra only did 13 contestants.

Some of them are kind of cute, but some of them look kind of old. And why oh why do they all stand with their shoulders all hunched and their legs all cock-eyed? I just want to tell them to stand up straight!

[angiemarie]

There are 14 of them - I thought Tyra only did 13 contestants.

Some of them are kind of cute, but some of them look kind of old. And why oh why do they all stand with their shoulders all hunched and their legs all cock-eyed? I just want to tell them to stand up straight!


Because Miss Jay is teaching them all how to be "broken-down dolls". Good posture is a no-no in high fashion, it's all about the angles.

[RachWho?]

According to Reality Blurred, Isis is transgendered. This oughta be interesting.

I wish I could be more excited about Tyra pushing the envelope, but you know she's just doing it for the publicity. At the same time, I guess anything that helps the GLBT community get out there in the public eye in a more positive light is a good thing. Unless Isis turns out to be a crazy bitch. But that's never happened before on ANTM.

[JulieM]

You know Rach, that's what I hate about it. She's just in it for the good press. I truly hate to sound so jaded, but I just don't believe she gives a flip.

Speaking of crazy bitches, have y'all been keeping up with the Bianca Golden vs. Nicky Blonsky and familia???

[here4beer]

I have, Julie, although I'm still not clear on exactly what happened. Sounds like they're all a bunch of crazy bitches and that's about the extent of my knowledge. I don't like Blonsky that much anyway, cuz I thought she sucked donkey balls in Hairspray, but that's neither here nor there.

[LonnaSaur]

Are we doing Fantasy ANTM this year? I really hope so!

[angiemarie]

Are we doing Fantasy ANTM this year? I really hope so!

Hell yeah!

[lestermaddox]

Yeah! Fantasy ANTM! I can't wait!

[LonnaSaur]

Hell yeah!

Two words, Angie. You Rock.

:p

[el.eh.you.are.eh]

Are we doing Fantasy ANTM this year? I really hope so!
Can a newbie join??
I've already snuck into the Fantasy Survivor... hee hee :tongue_smilie:

[angiemarie]

Can a newbie join??
I've already snuck into the Fantasy Survivor... hee hee :tongue_smilie:


Absolutely! This is my own little creation here on the forums so it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the Fantasy Survivor website, but we still have lots of fun.

[RachWho?]

I can't wait to kick everyone's asses again!!!

[blazergirl]

I can't wait to kick everyone's asses again!!!

Are you the one who totally kicked all of our butt's last time? I started strong last season and then continuously got worse as the season went on!

[el.eh.you.are.eh]

Absolutely! This is my own little creation here on the forums so it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the Fantasy Survivor website, but we still have lots of fun.
Woo hoo!! Thanks so much :)
And no worries, I don't need bells and whistles.

[giffordsaz]

What is our time line Angie.. ?
ANd do we make up the questin s... I'm confused?

[angiemarie]

Giff, here's last cycle's thread. (http://forums.tvgasm.com/showthread.php?t=2598)

I will post questions for the first show a few days before the season premiere on Sept 3rd.

[LonnaSaur]

Absolutely! This is my own little creation here on the forums so it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the Fantasy Survivor website, but we still have lots of fun.

Oh, please. Yours is so much better. I don't need bells and whistles and actually find that stuff distracting. Plus, the page loads slower.

[lestermaddox]

Yeah! I can't wait.

Rach - I will be gunnin' for you this time!!

[gasmilicous]

When is the first episode?

[LonnaSaur]

According to a commercial I saw the other day, SEPTEMBER 3!
That is SOON, yay!

[RachWho?]

I am excited too! This will be the first season my husband will watch with me--he is intrigued by the tranny contestant. I bet once she is eliminated, he'll leave me to watch it alone again.

[JulieM]

I can't wait.

[LonnaSaur]

Are we getting Fantasy questions for the first episode, or do the questions kick in after we get to know the contestants a little better?

[angiemarie]

Ooh, thanks for reminding me, Lonna! September 3rd got here so fast! I promise I will put up questions tonight.

[lennonwhore]

Hooray for the start of good shows being back on TV.

[lestermaddox]

Oooh! Can't wait!

[giffordsaz]

i hope we get questions soon .. or not, watching t efirst week will just make us know everyone a little bit!

wonder who the uber bitch is going to be this season?

the cry baby??

the first to go?

oh! I can't wait!

[JulieM]

Can you believe I have a meeting at church tonight and will have to wait until I get home? How dare they schedule something silly on this night.

[giffordsaz]

just horrible Julie......and as much as I am freaking out over watching it my DVR is recording two OTHER more important shows and I cannot see it until the Sunday replay.
Maybe I will have to rethink what those shows are.. I am sure A kids choice is in there.

[lestermaddox]

I was watching some previews - and I can already tell you that Isis the tranny can leave at any time. I really, really don't want to hear about her over and over and over. Kind of like Fatima with her FGM. Some things IMO, should be kept private.

Also - she is pre-surgery, which means she still has all her male parts and they are in working order. That would make me really uncomfortable sharing a house, bedroom, bathroom with her daily. I mean, really - isn't she still legally and physically a man? I wonder if they will make any accomodations in housing because of that.

I am not a prude - and if she wants to change her gender, fine by me, but I just think it would be awkard sharing a bedroom and a bathroom and sometimes a shower (as the girls are wont to do!) with someone who physically has all the male parts, even if she says that mentally she is female.

[giffordsaz]

Could you imagine Dominique and (Isis?) the tranny in the same house.

[minda07]

Ok - did anyone else think that Marjorie reminds them of Justin Long, the guy from the Mac commercials and other movies? Its uncanny!

[RachWho?]

I was watching some previews - and I can already tell you that Isis the tranny can leave at any time. I really, really don't want to hear about her over and over and over. Kind of like Fatima with her FGM. Some things IMO, should be kept private.

Also - she is pre-surgery, which means she still has all her male parts and they are in working order. That would make me really uncomfortable sharing a house, bedroom, bathroom with her daily. I mean, really - isn't she still legally and physically a man? I wonder if they will make any accomodations in housing because of that.

I am not a prude - and if she wants to change her gender, fine by me, but I just think it would be awkard sharing a bedroom and a bathroom and sometimes a shower (as the girls are wont to do!) with someone who physically has all the male parts, even if she says that mentally she is female.

I don't think Isis' issue should be kept private. Reason is--gay/transgendered people are treated with great discrimination in this country. Sometimes you have to bring an issue to the forefront just so people will be exposed to it and realize it's not as scary as it seemed. I think most prejudice comes from ignorance and lack of understanding. If even a few people see Isis and realize she's not a freak of nature and change their attitudes, then it's a triumph. I think it's too bad, however, that people's sexual orientation is still a big deal in 2008, but we haven't even gotten past racial and religious discrimination, so we have a long way to go.

Also, I don't think the girls should be uncomfortable sharing a bedroom/bathroom with her. She's not interested in females, and so what's the big deal? I shared a bathroom with heterosexual men in college and yeah, I might have caught a few glimpses and vice/versa, but so what? They didn't immediately assume that I wanted to have sex with them (even if I did).

Just my two cents.

[giffordsaz]

I am not reading anything above but I assure you after the Sunday rerun I will be here to dish!!!!!

[here4beer]

I don't think Isis' issue should be kept private. Reason is--gay/transgendered people are treated with great discrimination in this country. Sometimes you have to bring an issue to the forefront just so people will be exposed to it and realize it's not as scary as it seemed. I think most prejudice comes from ignorance and lack of understanding. If even a few people see Isis and realize she's not a freak of nature and change their attitudes, then it's a triumph. I think it's too bad, however, that people's sexual orientation is still a big deal in 2008, but we haven't even gotten past racial and religious discrimination, so we have a long way to go.

I totally agree... remember Heather, who had Asberger's syndrome a couple of seasons ago? Some of those bitches last night made me want to reach in my TV and smack them for being so mean to Isis, which is the same way I felt when all the girls were so mean to Heather. The only thing that concerns me is that I don't know if any designers would ever hire a transgendered person; but last year, someone hired Isis to be a background model on ANTM, so obviously she's doing something right.

[angiemarie]

Isis is the most feminine transgendered person I have ever seen. Her face doesn't have that heavy bottom jaw that most men have. I couldn't believe how mean and stupid some of the other models were being. I know they're young, but geez you are on tv and people are going to see you acting like an ass. I'm not worried about Isis though, I'm sure she's dealt with much worse situations than this one

Clark is the girl I'm going to love to hate. She's super-competitive, but she got mad at the girl who wouldn't tell her what bureaucracy meant. Typical hypocritical reality show girl. lol.

Mr Jay's new hair makes him look like a character from anime or a manga comic book. I actually really like Tyra's new bob wig, it's very cute on her. The whole Tyrabot and Alpha J. and Beta J was over the top and hilarious.

BEAM ME UP.....FIERCELY!

[Clair]

I've never watched this show but am curious. When does the CW website air the episodes?

[lennonwhore]

I think after the Sunday rebroadcast. Keep checking online, though.

[angiemarie]

I've never watched this show but am curious. When does the CW website air the episodes?

C'mon Clair. You know you want to watch! Where else can you see an over the hill (in the modeling world), too big (in the modeling world) ex-model tell young, skinny girls they aren't good enough?

[LonnaSaur]

Oh, wow, that episode did not disappoint! Only Tyra could come up with the futuristic theme, complete with a Tyrabot (is she jealous of Julie Chen?) and Alpha and Beta Jays.

I would only confess this to my gasmii brethren but Mr. Jay looked hot in his future-hair. Yes, I said he looked hot. Please don't make fun of me too badly! What's so ironic about his future-hair is it actually looked 80's, like he should be in a Kajagoogoo or Duran Duran video!

Marjorie's wide-eyed confessionals and use of big or unexpected vocabulary words reminded me of Dave the Larper from Beauty and the Geek. Love her!

I thought I would hate Sheena but she seemed to be so open-minded and supportive of the other girls. Clark definitely seems to be this cycle's bitch. I haven't a clue at this point who might win.

[Chrissie]

Ok - did anyone else think that Marjorie reminds them of Justin Long, the guy from the Mac commercials and other movies? Its uncanny!

now that you mention it, yes she does. Also Nakesha reminds me of Salesha

[blazergirl]

BEAM ME UP.....FIERCELY!

That was perhaps one of the cheesiest lines I have ever heard on tv! Oh Tyra...

[Clair]

I watched the episode last night. I liked it and will continue watching (even though one of my kids gave me grief). The screaming and squealing throughout the episode drove me nuts.

I sure hate me some Clark (no e).

[jampony]

Found a picture of the 11th season's model. Very trippy.

Cycle 11 photo (http://www.bestweekever.tv/2008/08/04/11th-times-a-charm-for-americas-next-top-model/)


What the hell happened between this 60s stuff and the futuristic weirdness from the first episode??? What a contrast!


I don't think Isis' issue should be kept private. Reason is--gay/transgendered people are treated with great discrimination in this country. Sometimes you have to bring an issue to the forefront just so people will be exposed to it and realize it's not as scary as it seemed. I think most prejudice comes from ignorance and lack of understanding. If even a few people see Isis and realize she's not a freak of nature and change their attitudes, then it's a triumph. I think it's too bad, however, that people's sexual orientation is still a big deal in 2008, but we haven't even gotten past racial and religious discrimination, so we have a long way to go.

Also, I don't think the girls should be uncomfortable sharing a bedroom/bathroom with her. She's not interested in females, and so what's the big deal? I shared a bathroom with heterosexual men in college and yeah, I might have caught a few glimpses and vice/versa, but so what? They didn't immediately assume that I wanted to have sex with them (even if I did).

Just my two cents.

FTR, I agree with you, but I love to play devil's advocate... do we know for a fact she's not interested in women? I don't remember her actually saying she was straight. She could be a lesbian for all we know. Actually, I think I would be more uncomfortable showering with Elina than Isis, if Isis is straight. Well, to be honest, I would be uncomfortable showering with anyone. I absolutely hated gym class in junior high. :crying:

[lennonwhore]

Moi aussi! Showering is a private experience, for me and me alone

[LonnaSaur]

Moi aussi! Showering is a private experience, for me and me alone

No wonder you were going crazy with six people in the two bedroom apartment-zero privacy.

[lestermaddox]

I have debated saying anything else about my comments, but have decided that I should clarify myself and then let it go.

I did not mean to imply in any way that I think because Isis is a transvestite that she should not be on ANTM. Regardless of her sexual orientation or status as a male or female, she should and does have the right to participate in anything she would like too - I don't have an issue with her transgendered state. What I meant to say, and did not say clearly, was that I do not watch ANTM for political statements or anything other than entertainment. I do not care to hear about Isis' orientation or how she has to tape her wanger up so that she appears female, just as I did not care to hear about Fatima's FGM or Heather's autism, or any of the other "hot topics" that Tyra feels the need to bring forth.

With regards to the housing situation - perhaps it is my upbringing, but I myself would be uncomfortable being put into the position of sharing a house and bathroom with a member of the opposite sex - especially someone that I didn't know, regardless of his/her sexual orientation, that is where my question about housing came from.

I apologize if I offended anyone with my comments - that was not my intent.

[Pekmboyd]

Lester I totally agree with you - I also could care less about whatever "issue" Tyra feels necessary to share with the world each season. In fact, if we could vote Tyra off the damn show I think it would improve ten-fold. I've even gone so far as to think maybe I should stop watching, but that's just crazy.

[MelBell]

I finally got caught up with ANTM today; I watched both episodes 1 and 2. It's been bugging me all afternoon who I think Clark looks like and tonight, during Big Brother it hit me--she looks Alicia Sacramone (the girl who fell off the balance beam and on the floor exercise) from the US Gymnastics team or so I think. One other thing I noticed is that when they get "Tyra Mail" only one person is reading it, not all the girls together. That makes me very happy. :D

[lestermaddox]

Does anyone else think that some of the Tyra mail pics of Trya make her look like a blow up doll? There was one with her mouth in a "O" shape and her eyes were downcast - I just about laughed myself silly.

And yeah - only one reader!!