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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]


meara - Sep 17, 2008 7:28:21 pm PDT #6765 of 23273

LL Cool J in ads for Sears all over my TV makes me sad, y'all.

Also, most of the makeovers were blah, but none of them other than Elina's made me want to smack Tyra all around, so it was far from the worst makeover ever. And Elina's was bad, but not as bad as it looked at first. Though she looked better in her picture because it looked BROWN in the picture rather than Orphan Annie RED. It looked awful to start with because it was a TRIANGLE, all curly in a shape like someone who doesn't know how to cut curly hair would make it. Like it needed to be shaped or longer or SOMETHING. But it was looking better later, so I don't know if it was just styled bad, or they re-cut it, or what.

Mostly the episode just felt crazy rushed. Like "OK, next makeover next swimsuit next photo next model next next next OK she's cut and we're done! WHEW!"

And I never want to see Tyra dripping juice from her mouth OR Jay kissing her ever ever ever again.


Sassy - Sep 17, 2008 8:18:26 pm PDT #6766 of 23273
'Til we dance away...

ANTM: Thank you, meara, for the red triangle description because I figured out what it reminded me of: Dilbert's pointy triangle haired boss lady! Um, fierce? Hated it. Also hated Clark, which i think is mostly her fault for making such a pinchy face in her picture. There was much to laugh at in this episode... I love when they have to act really excited to go to Wal-Mart. At least Hannah finally found something that they probably DO have in Alaska.

Runway: I guess I understand that a suit isn't the only option for professional wear, especially for a graphic designer, but it seemed kind of ridiculous to me how easily the judges dismissed the suit concept. Yes, Joe's suit made his client look like Tweedledee. But we don't all work in the fashion industry, and unless I'm hopelessly out of touch a suit is still the interview fallback.

Suede has to be a goner at this point, right? The Selena reference was great. I was thinking Christina Applegate in "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead."


sumi - Sep 17, 2008 8:36:53 pm PDT #6767 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!

Well, Joe was making an outfit for a client in graphic design. I don't think that a standard suit was appropriate - something suit-inspired but less conservative. (I love that Joe commented on how he was going to use this opportunity to show how well he can tailor.)


Vortex - Sep 17, 2008 8:42:50 pm PDT #6768 of 23273
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

(I love that Joe commented on how he was going to use this opportunity to show how well he can tailor.)

she looked horrible. Aside from being inappropriate, it fit badly. That blouse was horrible, and lining the jacket with an irridescent fabric (that didn't seem to match anything else) didn't help. To me, graphic designer says bold prints and architectural details, not pinstripes. I hate to agree with Kenley, but the pocket square was a total no go as well.


sumi - Sep 17, 2008 8:45:54 pm PDT #6769 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!

Exactly. He had no clue.


megan walker - Sep 17, 2008 8:47:26 pm PDT #6770 of 23273
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

To me, graphic designer says bold prints and architectural details, not pinstripes. I hate to agree with Kenley, but the pocket square was a total no go as well.

Suede's "Pucci" print would have been awesome on Joe's client.


Kristen - Sep 17, 2008 10:42:14 pm PDT #6771 of 23273

To me, graphic designer says bold prints and architectural details, not pinstripes. I hate to agree with Kenley, but the pocket square was a total no go as well.

I would have done a pinstripe jacket with some kind of cool, modern twist, a brightly colored top and then a skirt/pant/jean that was not in the pinstripe fabric.

There's no reason for a pocket square unless you're Diane Keaton starring in Baby Boom 2: Grandchild Boogaloo.

ETA: In fact, I have done that outfit myself for meetings. Only with a bright shoe instead of a bright top. (hee)


sumi - Sep 18, 2008 4:34:46 am PDT #6772 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!

Yes, I think Kristen's way is the way to go.

I see a graphic designer as likely to go more minimal than not.


lisah - Sep 18, 2008 5:00:57 am PDT #6773 of 23273
Punishingly Intricate

I see a graphic designer as likely to go more minimal than not.

yes! And, if nothing else, very put together. My graphic designer friend with amazing taste often does something chic office traditional with like a fun vintage piece. Never anything fussy.

I hate to agree with Kenley, but the pocket square was a total no go as well.

Well I think it was Jerrell who first pointed out the total ridiculousness of the pocket square.

I'm over sticking up for Kenley. She was ass this challenge. As was Leanne in the beginning with her "I don't want to make an outfit for an old lady." FUCK YOU LEANNE! And that jacket was the total Squat Maker.


Vortex - Sep 18, 2008 5:04:42 am PDT #6774 of 23273
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

As was Leanne in the beginning with her "I don't want to make an outfit for an old lady."

yes, she's one of those designers that doesn't want to work outside of traditional shapes. She would have made a derogatory comment about a large size challenge, I'm sure.