Wow, you've really mastered the power of positive giving-up.

Cordelia ,'End of Days'


Non-Fiction TV: I Reject Your Reality and Substitute My Own

This thread is for non-fiction TV, including but not limited to reality television (So You Think You Can Dance, Top Chef: Masters, Project Runway), documentaries (The History Channel, The Discovery Channel), and sundry (Expedition Africa, Mythbusters), et al. [NAFDA]


Jessica - Sep 12, 2008 3:36:14 am PDT #6711 of 23273
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

I was sad to see Terri go, even if I was also getting pretty sick of her attitude. I agree with the judges that she blew this challenge, but I thought for sure she'd go further than Suede.

I didn't hate Kenley's design, but it was a little Alice in Wonderland for me. I really liked that she was one of the few who didn't take the literal translation of her zodiac sign.

NO clue how Jerrel won this with Leanne's fantastic Scorpio design in the mix. Other than using ugly fabrics and making them interesting, I didn't see anything "avant-garde" about his look. It was a dress with a funky jacket over it.


Amy - Sep 12, 2008 4:01:51 am PDT #6712 of 23273
Because books.

The thing I didn't get was the aufed designers helping. Heidi was clear that it wasn't a chance for any of them to come back, so what the hell was in it for them? I can see it making it impossible for any of the competing designers to blame a failure on their assistants, because it's not like they could get aufed again.

So yeah, aside from that "Bravo Owns My Soul" idea, it seemed like a strange dynamic to me. That said, it worked pretty well for almost everybody but Terri.

Kenley's dress seemed like a caricature of avant garde to me. But then avant garde seems to be one of those terms like "literary" -- it's going to mean something different to everyone.


Jesse - Sep 12, 2008 4:47:16 am PDT #6713 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

NO clue how Jerrel won this with Leanne's fantastic Scorpio design in the mix. Other than using ugly fabrics and making them interesting, I didn't see anything "avant-garde" about his look. It was a dress with a funky jacket over it.

The winner was chosen by the past-season contestants, right? I can definitely see Jerrell working the room and Leanne....not.


Jessica - Sep 12, 2008 4:50:19 am PDT #6714 of 23273
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

I can definitely see Jerrell working the room and Leanne....not.

That is a very good point.


sumi - Sep 12, 2008 5:08:25 am PDT #6715 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!

And that is pretty much what Tim said.

I suppose you guys noticed (as I did) that NONE of the designers were Earth signs? Therefore no Virgo, Capricorn or Taurus.

And the only water sign was Scorpio. (Aquarius is actually an air sign. AIR.)

All three fire signs were represented and 2 out of 3 air signs. (Libra the other air sign.)

You know Tabitha is less successful than Gordon but more positive going in that she is going to be successful. Which is amusing.


sumi - Sep 12, 2008 5:28:23 am PDT #6716 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!

Apparently ALL SIX pr contestants are showing at Bryant Park. I wonder how bitter Terrie is NOW?

The Project RunGay guys are twittering from the show.


sumi - Sep 12, 2008 5:39:42 am PDT #6717 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!

Christian Siriano's Spring 09 collection.


le nubian - Sep 12, 2008 6:22:52 am PDT #6718 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

damn. all SIX? wow.

they are trying to wrap this shit UP.


megan walker - Sep 12, 2008 7:14:45 am PDT #6719 of 23273
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

I suppose you guys noticed (as I did) that NONE of the designers were Earth signs? Therefore no Virgo, Capricorn or Taurus.

Someone was a Taurus, I can't remember who, but they were paired with Aries. I remember pitying them.

ETA: You'd think with all the Aries I've dated, I'd be able to spell it.


le nubian - Sep 12, 2008 7:34:33 am PDT #6720 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

BTW, I'm a Virgo too and I think I noticed there weren't many Pisces.

I was surprised that no one went with the elemental parts of their signs (air, fire, water) - rather than what the actual sign represented.