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The thing I like about Top Model

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 NazgÃ»l outfit at panel last night? Typical Tyra craziness, that’s what.

TELEVISION | Craig | October 9, 2008 5:20 am

95 Comments

By Andy McEntee, October 9, 2008 @ 6:05 am

I stayed up til 3am just so I could be the first to post for once. Too bad it’s about Tyra and I have nothing to add cause I don’t watch that crazy ass show.
Come on Craig. For being so creative you really do watch some of the worst stuff.
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 7:01 am

My daughter watches reruns of Top Model on VH1 and I gotta tell you, it’s damn addicting. I don’t watch the new episodes — can’t seem to fit it into my expansive schedule of Heroes, Project Runway, and Lost.

But I totally agree with you. With modeling, what you see is what you get and if what you see is bad, then it’s bad. There’s very little room for interpretation. It really does make the show more interesting.

I don’t know what it is about Project Runway that pulls me in, but part of it is disagreeing with the judges. The moments of “Holy crap, they actually think that tripe is *good*?!” are always fun and it’s great to argue about it with people the next day.
By Craig, October 9, 2008 @ 7:17 am

Andy: Some of the worst stuff? Blasphemy! Give me a list of TV shows you watch, and I’ll be sure to watch them and give you my thoughts in their very own post just for you.
By Nicky, October 9, 2008 @ 7:49 am

Top Model?! I was hoping for a Pushing Daisies post!!
By polt, October 9, 2008 @ 8:29 am

Well, I know this will come as a surprise to you, but I don’t watch Top Model either.

I agree with Dave S. on being amazed at the comments of the judges. And Craiggers, you are entirely correct about Jeffrey. I’ll also throw Christian from last season into the category too, but then I never liked him. At all.

Shameless Plug time: Dave S. and I have a post each Wednesday night on that evening episode of Project Runway. Stop by and check it out. (Hey, we all knew either Dave S. or I was going to do the shameless plug, and I’m MUCH more of an attention whore than he is, so I just went ahead and did it).

Oh, and may I add that even though I don’t watch Top Model,Torchwood just keeps me riveted to the screen.

HUGS…
By Tam, October 9, 2008 @ 8:37 am

Ummm. I don’t watch any of those shows (except Torchwood ) but I did read Dave and Polt’s post on Runway last week. Funny stuff even if I had no clue what they were talking about. (Do I get any kind of bonus for the glowing endorsement Polt?)
By Bernd, October 9, 2008 @ 9:31 am

Adding a bit of irrellevant TV trivia: Heidi Klum is doing Top Model on German TV. I don’t watch ANTM because I’m not interested in skinny bitches trying to out-sashay each other. But Tyra probably would have Heidi for breakfast as a host.
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 9:41 am

Do you think they could pull off a guy version of Americas Next Top Model? Or maybe that’s been done before. Not that I would necessarily watch it — my feelings of inadequacy would skyrocket…

It would be interesting though. Except there wouldn’t be as much drama.

Male model #1: “You’re a dick.”
Male model #2: “Another PBR?”
Male model #1: “Awesome!”
By Tam, October 9, 2008 @ 9:49 am

Dave: I thought there was a male version. Or maybe I just dreamed it. I might actually watch if there was. Ah ha! I was right. I was in 2004 on Bravo and called “Manhunt: The Search for America’s Most Gorgeous Male Model” They should revive it.
By john, October 9, 2008 @ 9:58 am

I’ve seen ANTM reruns and they are addictive. I can’t figure out if Tyra is a huge snatch or is genuinely caring, either way, she is all crazy (and pretty damn hot I have to say).

I do watch PR and agree that I often like the opposite things the judges like, but I am getting better at determining what they like. I’ve been following Polt and Dave S.’s posts and they are pretty damn funny!

Craig & Andy McEntee: do I smell a Puntabulous debate in the works?
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 9:59 am

Manhunt? Seriously? It was called Manhunt?! Sounds like either a dating game or Dick Cheney-hosted show on the Outdoor Channel…
By GoKitty, October 9, 2008 @ 10:01 am

Really? I find PR really easy to follow and usually agree with the judges. Like Leanne’s wedding dress last nite was gorgeous… GORGEOUS. I also think Jeffrey deserved to win… that season. My only complaint was Chloe winning in season 2. I thinks he did some nice stuff during the season but her line at the end was just “meh”. As much as I hate Daniel V’s attitude, I would have given it to him.
By Craig, October 9, 2008 @ 10:07 am

Chloe should have lost based on this dress alone:

http://www.tvsquad.com/media/2006/03/chloewins.jpg
By Tam, October 9, 2008 @ 10:13 am

Holy crap, that’s every hideous bridesmaid dress from the 80′s rolled into one. And the look on the model’s face says she knows it.
By GoKitty, October 9, 2008 @ 10:17 am

I’m sure production has a lot of influence in the process… how else could you justify Wendy Pepper making it the finals in season 1? She made an interesting “villain” but if the world was a fair place, her spot would have gone to Austin Scarlet. Anyway, I think the producers have to throw women and , yes even, straight men a bone in this show. But not ONE gay man in this year’s finale?! are they crazy?!
By polt, October 9, 2008 @ 10:17 am

Tam: You get all the bonus points for referencing Torchwood with me.

Dave S.: Yeah, it was called Manhunt. And male models are just as vapid as female models. Honestly, I usually watched half the show with the tv muted. I don’t want to hear them, I just want to watch them.

HUGS…
By polt, October 9, 2008 @ 10:19 am

GoKitty: I think there were about three episodes where Kenley should have gone. And I think Kelli was kicked out WAY too early. But honestly, were any of the guys really that good. I mean Jerell was okay, and despite how much I like looking at Keith, he wasn’t really all the great either.

I just think they had a undertalented batch of gay guys this time. Although Jerry and Wesley left pretty early, so who knows how they might have been?

HUGS…
By GoKitty, October 9, 2008 @ 10:27 am

I really liked Wesley and with his dressed up shorts. I think he could have been good if he could have got past the novelty challenges where they make you design clothing using only a tube of chapstick and a dance belt.
By Bernd, October 9, 2008 @ 10:57 am

Jerry and Wesley, we hardly knew them. They kicked a number of talented people way to early to the curb this year, maybe those 2, Kelli, Terry would have done way better than Pleather, Kenley, Joe. But overall the runway-shows were rather bad this season. If this was due to lesser talents and skills, the insane production schedule, uninspiring challenges or a combination of all this I don’t know. But at least the boys at Project Rungay were at the top of their game this season. Yesterday’s reunion-show is laugh-out-loud funny.
By john, October 9, 2008 @ 11:25 am

Bernd: Thanks for the link that reunion recap was awesome!!
By Chris, October 9, 2008 @ 11:27 am

I was SO into Project Runway for the first two seasons, but I have to agree. None of the panel had any opinions I agreed with, and the goobers who got to the end were always shallow or boring.

As for Top Model…….how HARD is it REALLY to stand or pose in front of the camera. I mean, everyone looks the same at some point, and all they do is turn their head or something. All the real work that goes into a photo shoot (hair, makeup, set, clothes) is done by everyone ELSE!
By Tam, October 9, 2008 @ 11:38 am

Chris: I thought the real work was done by the photoshop guys after.
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 11:39 am

Chris: Yeah, but you gotta do all the effort of that trademark look, ala Zoolander.
By Chris, October 9, 2008 @ 11:43 am

Tam + Dave:

<3 <3
By john, October 9, 2008 @ 11:49 am

Chris and Tam for the win!

Though you grossly underestimate how difficult it is to smile with you eyes. (insert eye roll here).
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 11:51 am

And don’t forget about the hazards of tripping on the runway…
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 11:52 am

Or something falling out where it’s not supposed to…
By Chris, October 9, 2008 @ 11:56 am

Or something falling out that wasn’t supposed to be there in the first place. >>
By ExAstrisScientia, October 9, 2008 @ 12:05 pm

Tell us Craig, does your love of Top Model make your vag tingle!
By Craig, October 9, 2008 @ 12:09 pm

Chris: Please tell me that was an Isis reference. Otherwise I just have a very dirty mind. Plus if it is, considering these comments, I may have been the only one watching enough of this show to get it!

ExAstrisScientia: vag tingles, brain numbs.
By Chris, October 9, 2008 @ 12:12 pm

Craig: That makes two of us. I kind of just wrote that to read the reactions. XD
By Craig, October 9, 2008 @ 12:13 pm

Chris: Love it!
By Mark, October 9, 2008 @ 12:32 pm

Who’s toenails do I have to clip around here to get my “very own post just for you”?

And Please check out Torchwood! Why do you delight so in torturing Polt?
By Craig, October 9, 2008 @ 12:34 pm

Mark: It doesn’t take much. I accept paypal.

What’s Torchwood?
By Chris, October 9, 2008 @ 12:41 pm

Craig + Mark:

I’ve only seen three eps of Torchwood and while it’s definitely really light-hearted when referring to the gay stuff, I never got into the Jack guy, even if he does turn out to be gay. As for the sci-fi aspect, I’m more of a soap opera guy myself.

Craig, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t check it out right this instant!
By Chris, October 9, 2008 @ 12:42 pm

soap opera = space opera

*shifty glances*
By Mark, October 9, 2008 @ 12:44 pm

I tried pay for post once, but the post didn’t go anywhere I wanted it to
By Craig, October 9, 2008 @ 12:46 pm

Chris: Suuuuure you meant “space” opera. Mmmhmmm.

Mark: That wasn’t a post. That was a prostitute.
By Mark, October 9, 2008 @ 12:50 pm

to-mA-toe, to-Mah-toe
By john, October 9, 2008 @ 12:54 pm

Lordy. Craig: CYE
By Mark, October 9, 2008 @ 12:56 pm

Ooops, that sounded bad, I wasn’t comparing you to a prostitute!
By Craig, October 9, 2008 @ 1:01 pm

John: Done. Thanks! What’s Torchwood?

Mark: Don’t worry, I didn’t think that at all!
By john, October 9, 2008 @ 1:05 pm

Craig: Right back atcha. Also: Torchwood is a British science fiction drama television programme, created by Russell T Davies and starring John Barrowman and Eve Myles. It deals with the machinations and activities of the Cardiff branch of the fictional Torchwood Institute, who deal mainly with incidents involving extraterrestrials. From here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torchwood

I *think* Polt, Tam and I like it a little.
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 2:15 pm

Ugh. My day started out so well, but now it’s sucking.

(Sympathy? … Anyone? … Bueller…?)
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 2:24 pm

Love the Tyra photo that’s used for the header. She’s definitely a beautiful creature.
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 2:25 pm

And for those of you playing Polt’s Puntabulous drinking game:

“Torchwood.”
By Chris, October 9, 2008 @ 2:25 pm

Dave: *sympathy, sympathy*

Yeah, like most beautiful creatures, it’s when they open their mouths and go on to create talk shows that the illusion is shattered.
By Hayden, October 9, 2008 @ 2:27 pm

Number of Puntabulous comments so far: 224,367
Number of Puntabulous comments minus Dave S: 72,317
By Craig, October 9, 2008 @ 2:28 pm

I think a better drinking game would be to take a drink everytime Dave S comments
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 2:30 pm

Awesome idea!
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 2:30 pm

Really.
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 2:31 pm

I mean that.
By Mark, October 9, 2008 @ 2:34 pm

Stop Dave S. my hid is schwimming.
By Hayden, October 9, 2008 @ 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
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 2:38 pm

Hayden, I will drink you under the table.

And, no, that’s not a proposition.
By polt, October 9, 2008 @ 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…
By Mark, October 9, 2008 @ 2:41 pm

but isn’t “under” a preposition? Or have the shots gotten me confused?
By Mark, October 9, 2008 @ 2:42 pm

TORSHOOD!!! Good night
By Hayden, October 9, 2008 @ 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….
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 2:45 pm

Mark: Hate to break it to you, but I don’t think it’s *just* the shots…
By Nicky, October 9, 2008 @ 2:46 pm

Booooooo to drinking!
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 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…
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 2:48 pm

Nicky: You are wise.
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 2:48 pm

But fortunately, I’m not.
By Mark, October 9, 2008 @ 2:51 pm

Nicky: Brain cells are evil, they must be destroyed! OK now I’m going to bed for real
By Hayden, October 9, 2008 @ 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…
By Tam, October 9, 2008 @ 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?
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 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.
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 3:05 pm

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

There, that oughta do ya.
By Craig, October 9, 2008 @ 3:05 pm

What is this “Torchwood” everyone keeps talking about?
By Tam, October 9, 2008 @ 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.
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 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.
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 3:14 pm

Tam: Will he be wearing lipstick?
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 3:15 pm

And Leanne’s sexy glasses?
By Tam, October 9, 2008 @ 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.
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 3:26 pm

No no no…Leanne. The hot babe from Project Runway. I’m already plotting against her boyfriend…
By Hayden, October 9, 2008 @ 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…
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 3:27 pm

Tam, does everything revolve around Torchwood for you and Polt?
By Dave S., October 9, 2008 @ 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.
By Tam, October 9, 2008 @ 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?
By john, October 9, 2008 @ 3:36 pm

Hmmm, did my earlier comments post? I can’t seem to see them. All my comedy gold lost..
By john, October 9, 2008 @ 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!
By Tam, October 9, 2008 @ 3:43 pm

TMI John, TMI.
By Craig, October 9, 2008 @ 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.
By john, October 9, 2008 @ 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.
By Hayden, October 9, 2008 @ 4:09 pm

Now I am ready for a drink after work…any suggestions on what I should have puntabulous people?
By Tam, October 9, 2008 @ 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.
By Hayden, October 9, 2008 @ 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….
By Michelle M., October 9, 2008 @ 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!
By Bernd, October 9, 2008 @ 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)
By Tam, October 9, 2008 @ 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.
By Nicky, October 9, 2008 @ 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!
By Polt, October 9, 2008 @ 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…
By Lonnie Olson, October 9, 2008 @ 7:41 pm

Haven’t you seen Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency on Oxygen. Hot guys, tons of drama.
By john, October 9, 2008 @ 11:03 pm

Bernd: That’s awesome!

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