4.21.2005

America's Next Top Model Recap

This week was not bad. Not great, but not bad. They did some interview technique coaching. It was sort of entertaining to see how many times they said the words, "actually" and "wonderful."

Crying (sad): EIGHTEEN - Now THAT is some serious crying. Granted, a lot of that was the girl who had genuine cause to grieve, so it wasn't as hilarious as usual. But there was plenty of other crying for far less justifiable reasons.

Crying (happy): THREE - We not only had happy crying, but we had a teary-eyed, "I promise, I'm going to LEARN from this, thank you, thank you!" from my favorite model, the former wrestler.

Surprisingly Good Dancing: ONE - That same model, the wrestler, busted out on the dancefloor with some nearly sexy moves. It was so sweet to see her emerge from her dork chrysalis as a beautiful butterfly. A slutty, trashy, wonderful butterfly.

Shameless Exploitation of Grief: ONE - Ok, one of the girls had a close friend that died, and the modelling challenge was to have pictures taken in an open grave. The producers knew what they were doing -- they had just filmed her talking about it. Bravo, UPN! Way to look out for your girls! (Extra points for the campy count chocula funeral organ music when they showed shots of her near the grave!)

References to a single girl as a Drag Queen: TWO - In two different situations, one of the models was referred to as looking like a drag queen. I'm sure it will be a good character builder for her. Put hair on her chest.

Nose Picking Re-enactment: ONE - Ok, when the judges ask you to re-enact that time someone caught you picking your nose, here's a tip. How about just saying no?

Quote of the Week: "We're on a need-to-know basis about your flatulence."

What I'm Looking Forward to Next Week: They let me down on the previews this week. One of the girls is eating doughnuts and gaining weight, is about it. We'll just have to see.

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