The thing I like about Top Model

October 9, 2008
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One of the things I really like about America’s Next Top Model (besides watching Tyra pretend to be a fairy godmother) is that I can actually follow along with what the judges are saying and critiquing and often actually agree with their decisions. With Project Runway, that is rarely the case. I’ll see a garment (that’s what they call dresses in the fashion industry!) coming down the runway, and if I’m thinking “Oh my god, that is hideous!” the judges will say “That is amazing! It’s so edgy!” (like when Jeffrey won season 3) and if I think something is amazing, they usually think it’s the worst thing in the world. I guess I just don’t get fashion. And with shows like Survivor, they edit out so much of the discussions before the voting takes place, that they lead you to believe that one person will be voted out, and then they end up voting out someone completely different. It’s as if you’re allowed to watch, but you’re not invited to play along, which isn’t as much fun as it could be. But with Top Model, you’re looking at a picture, and it’s either beautiful, or its not. And the judges almost always see things the same way you do. Oh and Tyra is a maniac, which is so much fun to watch. What was up with her Nazgûl outfit at panel last night? Typical Tyra craziness, that’s what.

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95 Responses to The thing I like about Top Model

  1. Dave S. on October 9, 2008 at 2:30 pm

    Really.

  2. Dave S. on October 9, 2008 at 2:31 pm

    I mean that.

  3. Mark on October 9, 2008 at 2:34 pm

    Stop Dave S. my hid is schwimming.

  4. Hayden on October 9, 2008 at 2:36 pm

    If Dave S will drink with us then I am in! Nothing like getting someone drunk that “says” they have never been drunk before…and knowing how much Dave S comments he should be wasted by 10:00AM :)

  5. Dave S. on October 9, 2008 at 2:38 pm

    Hayden, I will drink you under the table.

    And, no, that’s not a proposition.

  6. polt on October 9, 2008 at 2:40 pm

    And just in case there’s anyone just one more drink away from being totally sloshing drunk, thanks to Dave S.’s comments, I only have one thing to say:

    Torchwood. :)

    HUGS…

  7. Mark on October 9, 2008 at 2:41 pm

    but isn’t “under” a preposition? Or have the shots gotten me confused?

  8. Mark on October 9, 2008 at 2:42 pm

    TORSHOOD!!! Good night :-)

  9. Hayden on October 9, 2008 at 2:44 pm

    Dave S: you have no idea what you are up against if you want to get into a drinking contest….i have such a smile on my face right now….

  10. Dave S. on October 9, 2008 at 2:45 pm

    Mark: Hate to break it to you, but I don’t think it’s *just* the shots…

  11. Nicky on October 9, 2008 at 2:46 pm

    Booooooo to drinking!

  12. Dave S. on October 9, 2008 at 2:47 pm

    Hey, I survived two beers and three Irish car bombs — in the span of less than an hour — and still wasn’t drunk. Okay, that’s not, like, super hardcore or anything, but that’s the best I got…

  13. Dave S. on October 9, 2008 at 2:48 pm

    Nicky: You are wise.

  14. Dave S. on October 9, 2008 at 2:48 pm

    But fortunately, I’m not. :-)

  15. Mark on October 9, 2008 at 2:51 pm

    Nicky: Brain cells are evil, they must be destroyed! OK now I’m going to bed for real :-)

  16. Hayden on October 9, 2008 at 2:56 pm

    Dave S: let me put this in your language for you…you and me drinking is like you saying you can play guitar and you strum a couple cat stevens songs for us while I pull out the guitar and shred some Jeff Beck or Steve Howe for the delight of all that hear…

  17. Tam on October 9, 2008 at 3:02 pm

    Damn, go to a meeting and I miss the drinking game. I’m going to drink to every Torchwood AND Dave’s comments after that stunningly boring discussion about forest industry standards. Wonder if we have any vodka left in the fridge here at work. Should be a couple of bottles of wine at least.

    Someone say Torchwood again. Polt? Anyone?

  18. Dave S. on October 9, 2008 at 3:04 pm

    I see…

    Well, you and me drinking is like you…um…drinking alot…and…uh…me drinking some…and…umm…you…uh…getting drunker than me.

    Yeah.

  19. Dave S. on October 9, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    Tam: I’ll say all three — Torchwood. Polt. Anyone.

    There, that oughta do ya.

  20. Craig on October 9, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    What is this “Torchwood” everyone keeps talking about?

  21. Tam on October 9, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    Crap. There is only this Bulgarian brandy in the freezer. I think its brandy, the whole frigging label’s in Bulgarian. We must have drank all the good stuff last party. Thanks anyway Dave. I’ll have to save up till I get home. Damn my head hurts.

    And Dave, don’t be taking advantage of Hayden once he’s all drunk and acting slutty.

  22. Dave S. on October 9, 2008 at 3:14 pm

    Craig: Let’s analyze the word for a moment. Using it in its base slang, the term “torch” means “lanturn” or “flashlight.” The term “wood” — or often “woody” — is a junior high slang for “erect penis.”

    So “Torchwood” is a device used to be able to see in a dark bedroom.

  23. Dave S. on October 9, 2008 at 3:14 pm

    Tam: Will he be wearing lipstick?

  24. Dave S. on October 9, 2008 at 3:15 pm

    And Leanne’s sexy glasses?

  25. Tam on October 9, 2008 at 3:22 pm

    Who the hell is Leanne? I’m so lost. Is she on Torchwood? ;-)

    Ummm, if you close your eyes you can pretend he’s wearing lipstick. Damn this is sounding hotter all the time. Can I watch? I’ll bring the Bulgarian brandy.

  26. Dave S. on October 9, 2008 at 3:26 pm

    No no no…Leanne. The hot babe from Project Runway. I’m already plotting against her boyfriend…

  27. Hayden on October 9, 2008 at 3:26 pm

    Tam: Where do you work? I want to have booze ready for me, publicly, instead of the flask in my jacket pocket that never seems to be full…there must be slow leak that I haven’t detected yet…

  28. Dave S. on October 9, 2008 at 3:27 pm

    Tam, does everything revolve around Torchwood for you and Polt? ;-)

  29. Dave S. on October 9, 2008 at 3:28 pm

    And speaking of a boozeless workplace, I’m taking off for home! So you’ll have to survive without comments from me. I know it’ll be tough, but I have confidence you’ll pull through.

  30. Tam on October 9, 2008 at 3:31 pm

    Dave: Pretty much. Our lives are so full. *rolling eyes* Have a good evening.

    Hayden: I work for the government. That pretty much says it all doesn’t it?

  31. john on October 9, 2008 at 3:36 pm

    Hmmm, did my earlier comments post? I can’t seem to see them. All my comedy gold lost..

  32. john on October 9, 2008 at 3:39 pm

    Of course that one posts… D’oh!

    Craig: If only there were a central location of information that was not only easy to access, but fairly thorough. Perhaps a series of tubes or wires.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torchwood

    Nicky: Who says you have to use alcohol for a drinking game? I’m not drunk right now, but MAN do I have to pee!

  33. Tam on October 9, 2008 at 3:43 pm

    TMI John, TMI.

  34. Craig on October 9, 2008 at 3:59 pm

    Sorry John! They got marked as spam because of the links. (Sometimes it does that.) I unspammed them and deleted the redundant ones.

  35. john on October 9, 2008 at 4:03 pm

    Craig: No worries. Contrary to how it appears, my self esteem isn’t dependent on my Puntabulous posts.

    Tam: I feel much better now.

  36. Hayden on October 9, 2008 at 4:09 pm

    Now I am ready for a drink after work…any suggestions on what I should have puntabulous people?

  37. Tam on October 9, 2008 at 4:17 pm

    Hmmm. Feeling sporty Hayden? How about a beer? Manly? A straight shot of bourbon. Sophisticated? A martini. Girly? Something brightly colored with an umbrella in it. Classy? A glass of wine. The choices are endless really. How about one of each? Maybe not.

    Just for Nicky I’ll give you the option of a diet Coke.

  38. Hayden on October 9, 2008 at 4:21 pm

    Thanks for the support Tam! leaning towards a Guinness or a bourbon on the rocks…If i double down will go with the Guinness with the bourbon straight for sipping….had red wine last night….

  39. Michelle M. on October 9, 2008 at 5:38 pm

    I’m going to the Great American Beer Festival tonight. Does that make me sporty?
    Polt, I shall dedicate a drink to you tonight.
    john, I shall dedicate a drink to you tonight
    Tam, I shal dedicate a drink to you tonight.
    Dave S., I shall decidaate a drink to you tonight.
    Nicky, shall I decicate a drnk to you tonight.
    Bernd, I sahll dcicte a drnk ti yonight. *hic*
    Hayden…. I… *passes out*.
    To all my friends!

    Craig – I dedicate my hangover to you!

  40. Bernd on October 9, 2008 at 6:03 pm

    Enjoy yourself Michelle.

    Great American Beer, what an oxymoron, or does the Great refer to the Festival?

    As we joke in Germany: What do American Beer and Making love in a canoe have in common? Both is fucking close to water.

    (ducks)

  41. Tam on October 9, 2008 at 6:19 pm

    Have fun Michelle. I had a beer tonight too. We must be a sporty bunch around here.

    Bernd: Now THAT is funny. We joke similarly up here in Canada. Or we used to. I think they are making some stronger American beer now. I like Polish beer.

  42. Nicky on October 9, 2008 at 6:24 pm

    : O
    Yay Diet Coke! I don’t like diet, but it’s better than life killer! aka alcohol!

    Michelle – BUY a drink in my name, then dump it out. Yay!

  43. Polt on October 9, 2008 at 6:44 pm

    Tam: I hope, in your forestry management meeting, that talked about the dangers of lighting strikes on dry timberland. That’s a SURE way to…..wait for it….TORCHWOOD!!!

    Craiggers: What is this Torchwood (2nd time I’ve said, for those of you too drunk to realize)? Keep up, will you please?

    Hayden wouldn’t need lipstick for me to take advantage of him. Hell, he wouldn’t even need to be drunk. But then I am a whore.

    And I’ll leave with one thought: Torchwood.

    HUGS…

  44. Lonnie Olson on October 9, 2008 at 7:41 pm

    Haven’t you seen Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency on Oxygen. Hot guys, tons of drama.

  45. john on October 9, 2008 at 11:03 pm

    Bernd: That’s awesome!

    Michelle M.: Ooo, not wanting to be you in the morning.

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