Did you ever feel like your tolerance for people is so low that you could just snap out on someone SO profoundly that leaving the repercussions would undoubtedly have karmic, public, or judicial reprimand which would proceed longer than your car payments? For instance, right now I'm at the library because a) I don't have reasonably responsive internet at my house, b) I don't have a scanner and c) my company frowns upon using their resources for my personal gain. So here I am, trying to scan my license because the car dealership forgot to and I need to e-mail it to them. Why am I writing and not scanning? Because some BITCH is scanning an entire book on the scanner! Yes an act of undeniable copyright fraud and outright disregard for the remaining patron's use of the scanner. So here I sit and burn her with my eyes while typing vigorously on the computer. I am pissed off people. I am in a long string of pissed off!!
You know what else? I don't have cable any more! So all my shows are streamed slowly through a neighbors internet or from someone else's home. And I have little time for reflection when people like my brother, my father, and Franz are yammering in the background about the shows' lack of substance and the meaning of reality! So I need to take this time to explain something to everyone. Reality television is a unique social commentary. It is not a documentary. And yes, it is reality. Does my reality differ from your reality? You tell me. Do directors play some part in the manipulation of the characters? yes. Do people act differently when they're being watched? Hell yes. But guess what, everyone is manipulated by an array of driving forces in their life and your choice of behavior does not alter your reality. And it is a fucking law of physics that the very act of observation changes that, which is being observed. So please, you can hate on reality TV all you want. Watch it, don't watch it, I don't care. But the next time I have to hear some idiot babble on about the substance and veracity of the program I am not only going to snap out and publicly shame you more vigorously than illegal obnoxious scanner girl, I am also going to refer you to this excerpt. Scanner's free. I better go. Until next time, this has been Rachel's "rant" on reality.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
The Real Housewives of NYC: Really?
So I'm at the library. I have to study for a final and the guy next to me has a serious stench, it is possible he is homeless but I am afraid to observe him more closely for further clues of living standards because he may be a loose cannon. But, his odor is uncannily similar to that of a dumpster. So, I will make this brief.
Last night was the RH of NY finale. Throughout the past two episodes, I have most often repeated the phrase: "What the hell is wrong with you?". For instance, Lu Anne really thinks she is well equipped to perform and produce music? I suppose if Kim (RH of Atlanta) can do it then a monkey can do it. And those lyrics are some kind of eerie subtle torture device. They are painfully lame, but catchy. After extended hours of exposure, it would be possible to lose your mental stability. For that LuAnne, shut the hell up! What the hell is wrong with you?
Some other, "What the hell..." behaviors: Jill has conjured ill conceived notions that she is an ice skater. Too bad she fell on her ass immediately after entering the ice rink. Ramona seems to be reverting back to her newlywed years by renewing her wedding vows after seventeen years, a time that even her daughter admits is inappropriate. Although I am a sucker for wedding vows, this particular affair just seems vainly planned in coordination with production of the show and does not help this basket of crazy. I would take this time to tear into Kelly, but it would just be too easy. She graduated from an ivy league? My mind is blown.
Speaking of graduating, this week is not only the final chapter of many of my favorite reality tv series (Tough Love: Couples), but it is also the end of a chapter in my life. My career at Ohio State is ending in the upcoming week. I honestly just can't believe it will soon be over. I've had five years here to experience my own "What the hell..." behaviors, and even though I've made more mistakes than I'd like to admit, I have very few regrets. I don't know if my life will ever be as full of joy as it has been these past five years. I am terrified to leave this fantasy fun factory. I would go further, but tears are just completely inappropriate at the library. Until next time, this has been Rachel on Reality.
Last night was the RH of NY finale. Throughout the past two episodes, I have most often repeated the phrase: "What the hell is wrong with you?". For instance, Lu Anne really thinks she is well equipped to perform and produce music? I suppose if Kim (RH of Atlanta) can do it then a monkey can do it. And those lyrics are some kind of eerie subtle torture device. They are painfully lame, but catchy. After extended hours of exposure, it would be possible to lose your mental stability. For that LuAnne, shut the hell up! What the hell is wrong with you?
Some other, "What the hell..." behaviors: Jill has conjured ill conceived notions that she is an ice skater. Too bad she fell on her ass immediately after entering the ice rink. Ramona seems to be reverting back to her newlywed years by renewing her wedding vows after seventeen years, a time that even her daughter admits is inappropriate. Although I am a sucker for wedding vows, this particular affair just seems vainly planned in coordination with production of the show and does not help this basket of crazy. I would take this time to tear into Kelly, but it would just be too easy. She graduated from an ivy league? My mind is blown.
Speaking of graduating, this week is not only the final chapter of many of my favorite reality tv series (Tough Love: Couples), but it is also the end of a chapter in my life. My career at Ohio State is ending in the upcoming week. I honestly just can't believe it will soon be over. I've had five years here to experience my own "What the hell..." behaviors, and even though I've made more mistakes than I'd like to admit, I have very few regrets. I don't know if my life will ever be as full of joy as it has been these past five years. I am terrified to leave this fantasy fun factory. I would go further, but tears are just completely inappropriate at the library. Until next time, this has been Rachel on Reality.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Tough Love Couples:Watch it and Weep
I know the world has been waiting with breath abated for my next entry. Lately I have just been so discouraged with myself due to unsuccessful job searching and a lack of any real tangible accomplishments, it is difficult to give a damn about anything. But, you better believe I have continued to watch reality TV with the same gusto you would expect from an enthusiast like myself. And the Tough Love Couples Finale is just the fuel to light my fire again!
In a previous entry I boldly and openly stated my views about each of the couples. Luckily Dustin and Courtney (The High School Sweethearts) must have been reading my blog because they took my advice and called it quits. More accurately, Courtney called it quits by choosing not to wear a wedding dress during the final task. The contestants were asked to get engaged or break up, and Steve was not kidding! I think Courtney finally realized her relationship was continuing out of the fear of being alone, which is a completely legitimate concern, but certainly no way to live your life. So I have to commend you Courtney for being your own women and having the strength to stand on your own. Too bad you wasted eight years of your life getting there.
Fortunately, Courtney and Dustin were the only couple who did not get engaged. As each man dropped down on one knee, I was overwhelmed with emotion and could not hold back my tears! It is easy to forget men harbor kind and loving emotions. Typically, men are incapable of expressing emotion and I remain unconvinced some of them feel anything at all. But, apparently there are rare and shining moments when some men can throw their inhibitions to the wind and completely commit themselves to one woman forever. I’m telling you I could not control my tears. All of their speeches were incredibly beautiful, but I wanted to include Pawel’s proposal to Danielle.
“Ever since our worlds collided, you have showed me what it is to make it in this planet, on this world. You have never judged me you have always been supportive of me. My entire world revolves as a result of your love. I want to spend my last breathe on this planet telling you how deeply in love I am with you. And I hope we can spend eternity together. And I really hope you will spend the rest of your life with me.” At this point he gets down on bended knee and asks, “Will you marry me.” I almost forgot this proposal was not to me. I have watched it several times and it still brings tears to my eyes.
I definitely want my future husband to propose on one knee. I can’t believe that tradition stuck considering the subservient nature of the gesture. Considering most of the men I fall for are hard headed, unyielding, and relentless, it would be serious juxtaposition of personality and power. Not to mention it goes against the male dominance stereotypes society has perpetuated. Maybe I’m reading too far into this, but it seems like relinquishing that power in an attempt to commit yourself to one woman forever is overwhelmingly powerful. I’m grateful I was invited to watch this most memorable moment of these couples’ lives. Until next time, this has been Rachel on Reality.
In a previous entry I boldly and openly stated my views about each of the couples. Luckily Dustin and Courtney (The High School Sweethearts) must have been reading my blog because they took my advice and called it quits. More accurately, Courtney called it quits by choosing not to wear a wedding dress during the final task. The contestants were asked to get engaged or break up, and Steve was not kidding! I think Courtney finally realized her relationship was continuing out of the fear of being alone, which is a completely legitimate concern, but certainly no way to live your life. So I have to commend you Courtney for being your own women and having the strength to stand on your own. Too bad you wasted eight years of your life getting there.
Fortunately, Courtney and Dustin were the only couple who did not get engaged. As each man dropped down on one knee, I was overwhelmed with emotion and could not hold back my tears! It is easy to forget men harbor kind and loving emotions. Typically, men are incapable of expressing emotion and I remain unconvinced some of them feel anything at all. But, apparently there are rare and shining moments when some men can throw their inhibitions to the wind and completely commit themselves to one woman forever. I’m telling you I could not control my tears. All of their speeches were incredibly beautiful, but I wanted to include Pawel’s proposal to Danielle.
“Ever since our worlds collided, you have showed me what it is to make it in this planet, on this world. You have never judged me you have always been supportive of me. My entire world revolves as a result of your love. I want to spend my last breathe on this planet telling you how deeply in love I am with you. And I hope we can spend eternity together. And I really hope you will spend the rest of your life with me.” At this point he gets down on bended knee and asks, “Will you marry me.” I almost forgot this proposal was not to me. I have watched it several times and it still brings tears to my eyes.
I definitely want my future husband to propose on one knee. I can’t believe that tradition stuck considering the subservient nature of the gesture. Considering most of the men I fall for are hard headed, unyielding, and relentless, it would be serious juxtaposition of personality and power. Not to mention it goes against the male dominance stereotypes society has perpetuated. Maybe I’m reading too far into this, but it seems like relinquishing that power in an attempt to commit yourself to one woman forever is overwhelmingly powerful. I’m grateful I was invited to watch this most memorable moment of these couples’ lives. Until next time, this has been Rachel on Reality.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Kendra: Living in the Crotch of Luxury
Let me just start by saying that I love Kendra and Hank! They are the most adorable couple. They have fun together; they’re always laughing and making me laugh. I think this may have a lot to do with Hank, because he is the sweetest guy I’ve never met in my life. Strangely, I also like Kendra. My parents would hate that I like her. She kicked a coke habit at sixteen, then became a stripper, got a boob job, and shacked up with some old pervert she’d only met once because he was a multimillionaire. Considering her poor choices, irritating laugh, and lack of intelligence, I still really like her. She seems happy. She’s laid back and she loves deeply, even if it is some wrinkly twisted old man and his other girlfriends.
This episode was especially telling since this stripper turned celebrity is now shopping for furniture and staff to fill her multimillion dollar home. First they have to hire an interior designer to do everything for them, because Kendra would sooner sleep on a mattress and live out of cardboard boxes before she went shopping to furnish the home. Also, she didn’t even help find the house. Bridgette went house searching for her and ended with a detailed report. So basically, Kendra does nothing. I’m lazy too, but spending money to swag your home seems like fun to me.
Kendra doesn’t feel comfortable with the extravagance the designers are suggesting. This was obvious when she began humping Hank’s leg when they were in the show room laying on the brown suede sofa, which surely costs more than a year of my tuition. Sweetheart, you belong at Lay-Z-Boy or Levin’s, not whatever abstract modern shop they’ve brought you to.
While at the staffing agency, they discover that if you’re rich you can hire people to do just about anything for you! Among a long list of staff, Kendra expresses her desperate need for a security guard after the Super Bowl fiasco. She wants a large intimidating male, while Hank wants a stealthy covert ninja woman. Now Hank, I can understand why you would want a staff member with these skills. In the event of a zombie attack, a killer ninja would be a valuable tool to maintain your survival. Zombie attacks are very unpredictable and this type of training could allow her to strategically attack and decapitate the undead. But, in the more likely event of the drunk and dangerous heckling your family, you will want someone who will reduce the likelihood of a confrontation with his unapproachable demeanor. Maybe for big events you could contract the muscle and for daily activities you could salary the ninja. That would be the optimal choice.
While Kendra and Hank are very entertaining and lovable, I can’t help but feel confused by her monetary gain. How did that happen? It goes against my ethical boundaries, but who would’ve thought buying a pair of boobs and living off of some old guy’s money for sex would bring you so much fame and wealth. It is mildly disappointing, but they are hard to dislike and they keep me watching, so I’m technically a proponent by viewer support. In any event, I should be worried about my own future. I better get a job soon! Until next time, this is Rachel on Reality.
This episode was especially telling since this stripper turned celebrity is now shopping for furniture and staff to fill her multimillion dollar home. First they have to hire an interior designer to do everything for them, because Kendra would sooner sleep on a mattress and live out of cardboard boxes before she went shopping to furnish the home. Also, she didn’t even help find the house. Bridgette went house searching for her and ended with a detailed report. So basically, Kendra does nothing. I’m lazy too, but spending money to swag your home seems like fun to me.
Kendra doesn’t feel comfortable with the extravagance the designers are suggesting. This was obvious when she began humping Hank’s leg when they were in the show room laying on the brown suede sofa, which surely costs more than a year of my tuition. Sweetheart, you belong at Lay-Z-Boy or Levin’s, not whatever abstract modern shop they’ve brought you to.
While at the staffing agency, they discover that if you’re rich you can hire people to do just about anything for you! Among a long list of staff, Kendra expresses her desperate need for a security guard after the Super Bowl fiasco. She wants a large intimidating male, while Hank wants a stealthy covert ninja woman. Now Hank, I can understand why you would want a staff member with these skills. In the event of a zombie attack, a killer ninja would be a valuable tool to maintain your survival. Zombie attacks are very unpredictable and this type of training could allow her to strategically attack and decapitate the undead. But, in the more likely event of the drunk and dangerous heckling your family, you will want someone who will reduce the likelihood of a confrontation with his unapproachable demeanor. Maybe for big events you could contract the muscle and for daily activities you could salary the ninja. That would be the optimal choice.
While Kendra and Hank are very entertaining and lovable, I can’t help but feel confused by her monetary gain. How did that happen? It goes against my ethical boundaries, but who would’ve thought buying a pair of boobs and living off of some old guy’s money for sex would bring you so much fame and wealth. It is mildly disappointing, but they are hard to dislike and they keep me watching, so I’m technically a proponent by viewer support. In any event, I should be worried about my own future. I better get a job soon! Until next time, this is Rachel on Reality.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Tough Love Couples: Entering a Broken Home
Most days I regret being single. I see all those disgustingly happy couples on the oval holding hands and kissing, completely infatuated with each other, and it makes me sick. It really brings me down because then I start to think, “Oh ya, no one likes me.” I just want to throw things at them like an enraged fan from an opposing team. You are the enemy! You must be destroyed! But then I watched Tough Love: Couples and I remembered all the misery of being in a relationship. I mean these people are messed up! They found the most dysfunctional couples and made an hour-long misery montage which documented a compilation of all their issues. I felt like I was entering a broken home on a train derailed to divorce.
Some of these couples haven’t even had sex in months. Paul and Danielle are one example. She blames his mega metro attitude. In that case, why bother staying together? You aren’t attracted to him and no ones getting laid. GET OUT! Get out now! Its clear some of these couples are tolerating their poor relationships out of the fear of exiting the comfort zone established from the stability of being in a relationship. They know if they break up, they’ll have to be single like me! Wrestling with the uncertainty of the future.
The best example of this “fear of being single” dynamic is “The High-school Sweethearts” (Dustin and Courtney). We all know you don’t like each other any more. You admit you live like roommates. This might be acceptable if you were 45, but you’re too young for the relationship to have gone old. I know they’ve been dating for 8 years, but maybe they should react to this uncertainty they are feeling and stop playing it so safe. Live a little!
The foil to this couple would have to be Mario and Christina: “The Mistrutfuls”. This couple seems like they came straight from the Jersey shore house. Steve even had to comment on Christina’s trashy demeanor. Ouch! And Mario confessed he had a happy ending from some sleazy massage parlor. He also admits he can’t imagine having sex with only one person for the rest of his life. Woa! Red flag! This man is not yet marriage material. He probably won’t be ready to settle down for another ten years when he’s in his late 30’s. Which is a shame, because I actually think these two are good together. Maybe Steve can have a talk with Mario’s penis and they can all work through their issues together.
So I wonder why these couples bother staying together. Then I saw Dennis and Simone exchanging their mock wedding vows and I couldn’t help but shed a tear. I couldn’t believe Dennis was crying when he saw Simone walk down the isle in a wedding dress. And then I remember how hard it is to find someone you love that truly loves you back. It is so rare to find that connection, so incredibly rare. I’m a fan of numbers so let me put it this way: I’ve been enrolled at a school with 50,000 people for 5 years and I have not once been in a loving relationship. So I understand that when you find a relationship that works, you both have to work to make it work. Lots of work… such is life. Nothing good comes easy. But luckily, I’ve found a late-night lover I can always count on, REALITY TV! Ha ha! Catch ya later kids.
Some of these couples haven’t even had sex in months. Paul and Danielle are one example. She blames his mega metro attitude. In that case, why bother staying together? You aren’t attracted to him and no ones getting laid. GET OUT! Get out now! Its clear some of these couples are tolerating their poor relationships out of the fear of exiting the comfort zone established from the stability of being in a relationship. They know if they break up, they’ll have to be single like me! Wrestling with the uncertainty of the future.
The best example of this “fear of being single” dynamic is “The High-school Sweethearts” (Dustin and Courtney). We all know you don’t like each other any more. You admit you live like roommates. This might be acceptable if you were 45, but you’re too young for the relationship to have gone old. I know they’ve been dating for 8 years, but maybe they should react to this uncertainty they are feeling and stop playing it so safe. Live a little!
The foil to this couple would have to be Mario and Christina: “The Mistrutfuls”. This couple seems like they came straight from the Jersey shore house. Steve even had to comment on Christina’s trashy demeanor. Ouch! And Mario confessed he had a happy ending from some sleazy massage parlor. He also admits he can’t imagine having sex with only one person for the rest of his life. Woa! Red flag! This man is not yet marriage material. He probably won’t be ready to settle down for another ten years when he’s in his late 30’s. Which is a shame, because I actually think these two are good together. Maybe Steve can have a talk with Mario’s penis and they can all work through their issues together.
So I wonder why these couples bother staying together. Then I saw Dennis and Simone exchanging their mock wedding vows and I couldn’t help but shed a tear. I couldn’t believe Dennis was crying when he saw Simone walk down the isle in a wedding dress. And then I remember how hard it is to find someone you love that truly loves you back. It is so rare to find that connection, so incredibly rare. I’m a fan of numbers so let me put it this way: I’ve been enrolled at a school with 50,000 people for 5 years and I have not once been in a loving relationship. So I understand that when you find a relationship that works, you both have to work to make it work. Lots of work… such is life. Nothing good comes easy. But luckily, I’ve found a late-night lover I can always count on, REALITY TV! Ha ha! Catch ya later kids.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Survivor: Why are the Heroes so Dumb?
There are many, many reality shows that came on last week that I could write about. But 16 and Preggos was boring, Real Housewives was predictable, and I haven't watched the newest Celebrity Apprentice yet. Survivor, on the other hand, was a true display of idiotic behavior.
Throughtout the past two seasons, Russell has been a true Villianous force. He has been spinning delicate webs of lies nonstop. Strangely enough, in this case Russell's retreival of the immunity icon had NOTHING to do with him! I swear he has some supernatural dark force working on his side. First he finds the immunity idol with NO CLUE last season, now this. It started with the Heroes imagining that the women had a strong alliance on the Villian side. What a joke! Russell is the neck turning the Villians head. He is running the show over there and picking off male power players like Rob. It ended with JT secretly giving his immunity icon to Russell, the lone male on the Villians team, in an effort to sway him to Heroes side to build the numbers after a forseeable merge. In reality, JT just sealed the fate of the Heroes team into complete exile. The Villian team is just too strong now. I'm glad this sexist thinking is now eating away at the Heroe team like a silent cancer. You can't win this game making uneducated moves like this one.
Little does Russell know, Parvati has found an immunity icon of her own after a clue fell into her lap at the reward dinner. She has a real shot of winning this game again. I don't know if Russell can cover his lies and decete enough for a jury to vote him the winner. The merge will be a very telling episode to foreshadow the future of these players. But, right now the heroes are doomed by their own making.
-Rachel on reality signing off
Throughtout the past two seasons, Russell has been a true Villianous force. He has been spinning delicate webs of lies nonstop. Strangely enough, in this case Russell's retreival of the immunity icon had NOTHING to do with him! I swear he has some supernatural dark force working on his side. First he finds the immunity idol with NO CLUE last season, now this. It started with the Heroes imagining that the women had a strong alliance on the Villian side. What a joke! Russell is the neck turning the Villians head. He is running the show over there and picking off male power players like Rob. It ended with JT secretly giving his immunity icon to Russell, the lone male on the Villians team, in an effort to sway him to Heroes side to build the numbers after a forseeable merge. In reality, JT just sealed the fate of the Heroes team into complete exile. The Villian team is just too strong now. I'm glad this sexist thinking is now eating away at the Heroe team like a silent cancer. You can't win this game making uneducated moves like this one.
Little does Russell know, Parvati has found an immunity icon of her own after a clue fell into her lap at the reward dinner. She has a real shot of winning this game again. I don't know if Russell can cover his lies and decete enough for a jury to vote him the winner. The merge will be a very telling episode to foreshadow the future of these players. But, right now the heroes are doomed by their own making.
-Rachel on reality signing off
Monday, April 12, 2010
You Know What Sucks?
I just got out of a review sessions that was a real waste of time. Twenty five minutes does not an exam review make! It just freaked me out more. It was terrible.
You know what else is terrible? PRETTY WILD! That show should not be a source of resources and time for production. Whatever money they are investing on those dumb skanks should be used for anything else. This will be the last time I speak of it on the blog. I hope it falls out of existence.
You know what else is terrible? PRETTY WILD! That show should not be a source of resources and time for production. Whatever money they are investing on those dumb skanks should be used for anything else. This will be the last time I speak of it on the blog. I hope it falls out of existence.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
The Twats of Celebrity Apprentice
I'm at the library trying to study so I'm going to try to make this breif.
I watched The Celebrity Apprentice today and I couldn't help but notice some real twat antics.
A) Brett Micheals- you are not a young hot rock star anymore. The news anchor of MSNBC might be cute and adorable, but she is not interested in some commitment phobe Peter Pan like yourself. Seriously,grow up. I can't imagine anyone who is interested in you any more besides your low life Rock of Love contestants. And to think you have kids. You are stuck in Never Never Land my friend. You need to calm down and get it together. I can't believe Brett is in the final four in the men's team. If he wins, I will lose all respect for that show. The strongest contender in my mind is Holly Robinson Peete.
B) Rod Blagojevich- You were once a vital proponent of running our fine country and you can't even operate any digital device at a proficient level? He can't text message which basically means he can't operate a phone beyond the capabilities of a rotary phone. He even struggled with calling his team. And he can't e-mail! How do you communicate without the digital written word? Twat.
Seems to me the biggest requirement of governing is saying "Hello, how are you?" And to think twats out there are rolling in the big bucks when I'm getting an engineering degree and can't find a job. What a pisser.
But Rod got kicked off anyways so kudos men's team and Trump for making the right decision.
C) Sharon- You are one real low class piece of work. I can't believe you were once the host of a Charm School reality show. You think Holly is as boring as watching ice melt? Well the only entertaining redemption I see in you is your unbelievable disrespect for others. Get off my TV screen. I would've ripped your eyes out if you said that to me. Twat
In conclusion I'd like to add that this show is pretty slow moving. Especially at the end. An hour and a half is really overkill. I don't need to hear Donald pull teeth about who should be voted off.
I watched The Celebrity Apprentice today and I couldn't help but notice some real twat antics.
A) Brett Micheals- you are not a young hot rock star anymore. The news anchor of MSNBC might be cute and adorable, but she is not interested in some commitment phobe Peter Pan like yourself. Seriously,grow up. I can't imagine anyone who is interested in you any more besides your low life Rock of Love contestants. And to think you have kids. You are stuck in Never Never Land my friend. You need to calm down and get it together. I can't believe Brett is in the final four in the men's team. If he wins, I will lose all respect for that show. The strongest contender in my mind is Holly Robinson Peete.
B) Rod Blagojevich- You were once a vital proponent of running our fine country and you can't even operate any digital device at a proficient level? He can't text message which basically means he can't operate a phone beyond the capabilities of a rotary phone. He even struggled with calling his team. And he can't e-mail! How do you communicate without the digital written word? Twat.
Seems to me the biggest requirement of governing is saying "Hello, how are you?" And to think twats out there are rolling in the big bucks when I'm getting an engineering degree and can't find a job. What a pisser.
But Rod got kicked off anyways so kudos men's team and Trump for making the right decision.
C) Sharon- You are one real low class piece of work. I can't believe you were once the host of a Charm School reality show. You think Holly is as boring as watching ice melt? Well the only entertaining redemption I see in you is your unbelievable disrespect for others. Get off my TV screen. I would've ripped your eyes out if you said that to me. Twat
In conclusion I'd like to add that this show is pretty slow moving. Especially at the end. An hour and a half is really overkill. I don't need to hear Donald pull teeth about who should be voted off.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Fresh Meat: Bring on the Lushes
All my favorite reality TV lushes are back to continue their reality career by pursuing the possibility of up to 100 K by enduring physical and hopefully embarrassing challenges. And luckily today’s challenge gave me a real chuckle! Running through mud with blind folds looking for exercise balls is the stuff of great TV to me!
So who is back for this season of drinking, drama, and back stabbing? The usual suspects and luckily some fresh meat! As much as knowing the history of all the characters and players comforts me, it just gets old watching those once young reality whores year after year. Luckily they brought in some hot new talent. In my ripe old age of 22, most of the new men are probably too young for my blood but I am not opposed to drooling over Wes. I worship that mean. He is so fine. And he isn’t going out with that bimbo Kelly any more so I’m in luck. Too bad the Real World cast seem to date only other cast members exclusively.
Who don’t I like? KENNY! That guy is a douche lord for sure. He reminds me of an ex-boyfriend of mine: cocky and always getting the upper hand despite his insensitivity and lack of respect for others. People who are that cruel do not deserve to win challenges or have me wrapped around their finger! It makes me physically ill which is why I am so glad Wes had the reigns in this first episode. And Sara’s all “Oh ‘trans girl’ get on Kenny’s side even though he treated me like dirt during the last challenge while I lusted after his villainous ass” What are you thinking?! Take my advice, side with Wes. The man is a super hero.
Oh ya and Darrell and the fastest girl in the fresh meat roster got kicked off. Boo hoo. I don’t care. You both really blew it at the elimination challenge. Which is really surprising because you were chosen because everyone feared your stacked team.
Upcoming reality shows: Tough Love: Couples! This really excites me because I love seeing Steve put fragile women in the hot seat, I secretly wanted to be in the singles cast, and I think Steve will be more successful dealing with couples. Last two seasons of women were epic flops in the relationship department.
Also, Dominoes isn’t lying. Their pizza got better.
Later
So who is back for this season of drinking, drama, and back stabbing? The usual suspects and luckily some fresh meat! As much as knowing the history of all the characters and players comforts me, it just gets old watching those once young reality whores year after year. Luckily they brought in some hot new talent. In my ripe old age of 22, most of the new men are probably too young for my blood but I am not opposed to drooling over Wes. I worship that mean. He is so fine. And he isn’t going out with that bimbo Kelly any more so I’m in luck. Too bad the Real World cast seem to date only other cast members exclusively.
Who don’t I like? KENNY! That guy is a douche lord for sure. He reminds me of an ex-boyfriend of mine: cocky and always getting the upper hand despite his insensitivity and lack of respect for others. People who are that cruel do not deserve to win challenges or have me wrapped around their finger! It makes me physically ill which is why I am so glad Wes had the reigns in this first episode. And Sara’s all “Oh ‘trans girl’ get on Kenny’s side even though he treated me like dirt during the last challenge while I lusted after his villainous ass” What are you thinking?! Take my advice, side with Wes. The man is a super hero.
Oh ya and Darrell and the fastest girl in the fresh meat roster got kicked off. Boo hoo. I don’t care. You both really blew it at the elimination challenge. Which is really surprising because you were chosen because everyone feared your stacked team.
Upcoming reality shows: Tough Love: Couples! This really excites me because I love seeing Steve put fragile women in the hot seat, I secretly wanted to be in the singles cast, and I think Steve will be more successful dealing with couples. Last two seasons of women were epic flops in the relationship department.
Also, Dominoes isn’t lying. Their pizza got better.
Later
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Real Housewives of NYC: The Collision
Kelly you did NOT just ask that 12 year old if he was wearing underwear. She is so brainless. At least she caught herself and stopped asking sexually charged questions to adolescence.
Bethenny did get a real beating on the bridge. Its Ramona I’m not surprised. I don’t know why she said Bethenny was probably going to destroy her relationship. That is really a low blow.
Jill is so fithy rich! It makes me sick. I looked it up online and a diamond card is the result of spending $25,000 at Saks. It really is disgusting that you spend that much at a single store. I could live off of that for a year. I also read that LuAnne is demanding 100 million dollars from her divorce settlement to pay for her $53,000 A WEEK lifestyle. That is seriously disturbing. It listed $6,000 for flowers a week. Criminal…
What thrift store is that gown at? Because that is one thrift store I would love to frequent.
By the way I’m on team Bethenny. What is the big deal Jill? Why can’t you talk to Bethany? And keeping an actual physical list of reasons Bethenny pissed you off. That is absurd. You can’t spend the whole season avoiding a cast mate. Ramona’s point is valid. Jill did this same thing last season with Bethenny and Kelly. Hypocrite.
Alex, Bethany is being friends with you because she has no others.
I can’t wait to see next week episode! I’ve known Bethenny was pregnant for weeks but this reveal is still going to be so exciting! I’m so happy for her. I just hope I don’t have my first kid when I’m 39 out of wedlock. What a nightmare.
Bethenny did get a real beating on the bridge. Its Ramona I’m not surprised. I don’t know why she said Bethenny was probably going to destroy her relationship. That is really a low blow.
Jill is so fithy rich! It makes me sick. I looked it up online and a diamond card is the result of spending $25,000 at Saks. It really is disgusting that you spend that much at a single store. I could live off of that for a year. I also read that LuAnne is demanding 100 million dollars from her divorce settlement to pay for her $53,000 A WEEK lifestyle. That is seriously disturbing. It listed $6,000 for flowers a week. Criminal…
What thrift store is that gown at? Because that is one thrift store I would love to frequent.
By the way I’m on team Bethenny. What is the big deal Jill? Why can’t you talk to Bethany? And keeping an actual physical list of reasons Bethenny pissed you off. That is absurd. You can’t spend the whole season avoiding a cast mate. Ramona’s point is valid. Jill did this same thing last season with Bethenny and Kelly. Hypocrite.
Alex, Bethany is being friends with you because she has no others.
I can’t wait to see next week episode! I’ve known Bethenny was pregnant for weeks but this reveal is still going to be so exciting! I’m so happy for her. I just hope I don’t have my first kid when I’m 39 out of wedlock. What a nightmare.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
16 and Pregnant: Leah Lets Him Get Away
I want to preface this entry by saying that I am in a real shit mood for a reason I will not disclose. So while I relate to this poor decision making woman, I'm still going to assess her situation with as much bias as I see fit.
Before every episode of 16 and pregnant I always prepare myself to watch some poor girl's downward spiral. I'm full of sympathy. I'm on their side. I feel their strong regret and their blind hope for the future. But by the middle of this episode, I really jumped out of Leah's ship.
First of all, Leah, you forgot to get your birth control shot and you think your protected from pregnancy? Girl what are you thinking? Did you even believe those words as they were coming out of your mouth? But this is typical of most of the 16 and pregnant cast. Some hair brained excuse of how this all started in the first place.
Its especially unfortunate for Leah because she was only dating this guy Corey for a month before they got the news. On top of that, he double inseminated her with TWINS. What a slap in the face. In most cases, I would expect this guy to run like the wind. I've made most guys run from me for dumber reasons. This is like the Big Daddy of all reasons to run, pun intended. And you know what? That camo wearing red neck stayed! Kudos Corey! I'm in your boat. I'm in this great little boat with you, Leah, and the twins. And then Leah had to go and sink it! It was floating fine. It was no fairy tale romance but hell, who has that? Very few people are in an illusion free, true, and honest fairy tale romance. And you don't even know if you're in one in till your 40 and the guy's stayed with you for ten years. I wish Leah would've burst this bubble and just embraced this great guy in her life, the father of her children.
He bought her a house, sold his truck, paid for diapers, changed the diapers, the list goes on! And what does she do? Goes running back to some acme faced kid she was in love with a couple years ago. Big mistake. I think the moment she really nailed her coffin was when she went out to dinner and told all her friends Corey was going to buy her any car she wanted but she is still going to leave him. She was really basking in it. Gushing like a prom queen about her selfish ignorant outlook. Meanwhile, Corey is at home taking care of the kids and working two jobs. A real class act. Leah, sweetheart, just roll with it. Don't destroy it. You need to grow up and embrace this, it was a product of your decision.
But, instead she breaks his heart. Just crushes him. He cried man tears so gracefully. She went on about how she didn't love him and how unhappy she was. I knew she was going to regret that decision and end up really lonely with two infants. This happened pretty much instantly. She really felt it on Valentines day when Corey went out with this new girl. And might I add, the new girl was one fine female. Valentines day is hard for a lot us though Leah, but I'd imagine its worse for single mothers who are under 21. Hang in there Leah.
Corey really wanted to stay in his daughters' lives. They setup up some kind of half asses visitation but he better get something in writing because clearly that girl is unreliable. I hope they watched the show and give it another try! I'm rooting to see them together on the reunion show. Maybe this makes me a cynic who doesn't believe in fairy tales, but in this situation how can you? And who's to say one day they won't realize this was the only fairy tale for them? Leah and Corey- Good luck with your boat. I hear hope floats!
Until next time kids, that Me on Reality!!!
Before every episode of 16 and pregnant I always prepare myself to watch some poor girl's downward spiral. I'm full of sympathy. I'm on their side. I feel their strong regret and their blind hope for the future. But by the middle of this episode, I really jumped out of Leah's ship.
First of all, Leah, you forgot to get your birth control shot and you think your protected from pregnancy? Girl what are you thinking? Did you even believe those words as they were coming out of your mouth? But this is typical of most of the 16 and pregnant cast. Some hair brained excuse of how this all started in the first place.
Its especially unfortunate for Leah because she was only dating this guy Corey for a month before they got the news. On top of that, he double inseminated her with TWINS. What a slap in the face. In most cases, I would expect this guy to run like the wind. I've made most guys run from me for dumber reasons. This is like the Big Daddy of all reasons to run, pun intended. And you know what? That camo wearing red neck stayed! Kudos Corey! I'm in your boat. I'm in this great little boat with you, Leah, and the twins. And then Leah had to go and sink it! It was floating fine. It was no fairy tale romance but hell, who has that? Very few people are in an illusion free, true, and honest fairy tale romance. And you don't even know if you're in one in till your 40 and the guy's stayed with you for ten years. I wish Leah would've burst this bubble and just embraced this great guy in her life, the father of her children.
He bought her a house, sold his truck, paid for diapers, changed the diapers, the list goes on! And what does she do? Goes running back to some acme faced kid she was in love with a couple years ago. Big mistake. I think the moment she really nailed her coffin was when she went out to dinner and told all her friends Corey was going to buy her any car she wanted but she is still going to leave him. She was really basking in it. Gushing like a prom queen about her selfish ignorant outlook. Meanwhile, Corey is at home taking care of the kids and working two jobs. A real class act. Leah, sweetheart, just roll with it. Don't destroy it. You need to grow up and embrace this, it was a product of your decision.
But, instead she breaks his heart. Just crushes him. He cried man tears so gracefully. She went on about how she didn't love him and how unhappy she was. I knew she was going to regret that decision and end up really lonely with two infants. This happened pretty much instantly. She really felt it on Valentines day when Corey went out with this new girl. And might I add, the new girl was one fine female. Valentines day is hard for a lot us though Leah, but I'd imagine its worse for single mothers who are under 21. Hang in there Leah.
Corey really wanted to stay in his daughters' lives. They setup up some kind of half asses visitation but he better get something in writing because clearly that girl is unreliable. I hope they watched the show and give it another try! I'm rooting to see them together on the reunion show. Maybe this makes me a cynic who doesn't believe in fairy tales, but in this situation how can you? And who's to say one day they won't realize this was the only fairy tale for them? Leah and Corey- Good luck with your boat. I hear hope floats!
Until next time kids, that Me on Reality!!!
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