— Santino is the kind of person who stands too close to you when he talks to you – and he probably never flosses. He’s kind of gross. But I have to say: I think the guy is destined for success. Like, I think he could be a very big deal. He’s creative, he’s courageous, and I actually loved his controversial lingerie line. I think he’s a wack-job, but HELLO. Most famous fashion designers are complete and utter wack-jobs.
— I am deeply in love with Heidi Klum. I just love her personality, her essence, and also her big pregnant belly. I’ve got a girl-crush on her.
— I loved (and I mean LOVED) Daniel’s lingerie line made out of pin-stripes – I want it to be available at Victoria’s Secret as soon as possible. I thought it was fantastic.
— The sight of Santino kissing up to Nicky Hilton made me sick.
— I love how they probably EDITED together footage to MAKE Nicky Hilton seem more pissed off than she was. Like random reaction shots, etc. It’s so obviously just edited together to build the tension.
— Lupe’s dress was atrocious. I also don’t like how she TALKS about her designs – as though she has literally invented creativity. “I like to push the boundaries … I like to be out there … I want it to be my vision …” Well, sweetheart, Nicky Hilton ain’t interested in your vision – and your little appliqued flowers all over that weird bunched-up “Japanese-inspired” dress. You’re designing for HER, not to express yourself. I thought that dress was really really ugly. Even the model who had to wear it seemed pissed off about it. Like: “Can you believe this gross dress I have to wear??”
— Diane (that’s her name, right?) is very annoying – but I think she’s creative. I don’t like how – when she talks – only her bottom jaw goes up and down – so she looks like a ventriloquist’s puppet – with the bottom jaw flapping away – and her upper lip staying completely still. Does anyone else know what I’m talking about? Or am I just insane?
— I’m not wacky about Diane’s personality, or her voice – but when they had a shot of Santino looking at her with such contempt and then murmuring to somebody, “She probably hasn’t had sex in her life …” I suddenly LOVED Diane and hoped she won the whole contest – just to shut him up. What a prick.
— I love Heidi Klum in her little pregnant tank top things … I just think she’s adorable. I also love her accent.
— That poor Emmet guy. He says point-blank to Nicky Hilton, “I don’t want to impose my own ideas onto you – because I don’t know you that well.” Uhm … fashion designers are paid to get to “know” celebrities so they can present a dress to them and say: “This, my darling, is SO YOU!” Nicky Hilton gave him a look like he was nuts.
— And poor Marla. I know she’s a mess and all, but there’s something honest about her.
I’m kind of addicted to this show. I know I’m the last person in the world to suddenly “discover” it … but that’s the good thing about these reality shows: they are usually on in a constant loop on certain channels so it is very easy to ‘catch up’.
I actually don’t think that Santino will win … even though I think he is the most obviously talented. He already IS a high-fashion designer – whether or not he is famous. But I don’t think he will win. I think the producers of the show are setting him up – so that we THINK he will win … and then at the last minute … big dramatic finish … he DOESN’T win.
I actually am hoping that Daniel will win. Not sure, though – his personality doesn’t really make an impression – and that’s what TV is all about after all – but I kind of hope he wins, based on that pin-striped lingerie alone!
So we’ll have to see what happens … but I think Santino will NOT win and it’s going to be a huge brou-haha when he gets kicked off.
I should hide my head when I say it – but my daughter started watching PR, and I sort of got hooked myself.
And if Santino didn’t exist, the producers would have had to have written him and hired someone to play him. He’s the PERFECT reality-TV heavy; an assnozzle, but one you can’t toss off willynilly; everyone will hate him until the grand championship episode – which he’ll last until, I predict, because what’s the point of the show without a Santino to hate?
Alternate wrinkle: I say 1/3 chance Santino wins, and becomes an “emeritus” judge and player in future seasons, sort of like all the previous Road Rules/Real World ‘bulbs that keep coming back to torment contestants. He’ll be like “Richard” on Survivor I – the winner America loves to hate.
If I were the producer, I’d think real hard about that…
I am in total agreement with you about everything. My addiction to this show is unnatural. I watch them over and over again.
I am a fan of Nick. He makes me laugh. I think he has a shot. My prediction is that it will be between him, Daniel and Chloe. We may have a dark horse in Kara or Zulema, though. Santino will not win. He’ll piss someone off and he’ll be gone. I watched the bit where Andre skipped off the stage wiping his tears with his whole arm so many times. Amazing television. I think Marla’s model is nearly retarded. I have a real problem with her. Guadalupe’s dress was SO ugly. Oven mit. I too love Heidi. Can you imagine if Heidi Klum was your Mom? Lucky kid. I also love Tim Gunn with his crazy Mr. Howell speech pattern and his fancy suits. I think he’s really sweet. What’s great about this show is that it’s this combo of reality trash and art. I’m amazed at how their ideas are formed and how skilled they all are. Fascinating. I love it.
mitch – hahahaha totally – Santino was just BORN to be on a reality TV show. Kind of like that Omarosa bitch. You NEED to have out-and-out villains on these shows – It certainly gets me hooked, and I find Santino one of the most interesting ones to watch.
Guy!! Hey you!
Your comment made me laugh – and also: I just found myself nodding in agreement. Seriously. As though this is a serious topic.
“Yup. Mm-hm. I totally agree with that about Marla’s model. Yup.”
I too simply adore this show. If you are into podcasts, check out Tim Gunn’s weekly Project Runway podcast, you can find it at:
http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway_2/Episodes/Episode_5/Tims_Take/
I adore Tim, and the podcast is really informative and insightful.
And yes, what is UP with Marla’s model??
(Wow, hi Guy!!!!)
I wanted to kick Santino in his big ugly mug when he started talking back to the judges in the second episode. He’s such a jagoff…too bad he’s really good. Sigh.
I hope that it’s him, Daniel, and Chloe in the final and Santino gets let down big time. I think he has enough talent to get recognized by someone else, rather than winning the whole show.
I ADORED last year’s winner, Jay. You have to watch last year- maybe on DVD- in all of your free time…
Guy – I loved when Nick compared himself to a little huckster child in Tijuana. “Chicle, chicle …” hahahaha And how he said, “It’s kind of pathetic, but you do what you have to do …”
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!! I watched an episode last year and got totally sucked in. Now, as sorry as this is, I actually make sure my schedule is clean on Wednesday nights.
That’s made even more sorry since BRavo reruns it about 10 times/week!
Santino is too much of a jerk to have me route for him. Daniel V., Chloe, or Nick are my faves. Poor Marla – she’s outclassed but I’m hoping she stays in a little longer.
I agree with you about Marla, Jon – she is outclassed, but there’s something very nice about her.
New episode tonight! whoo-hoo!!!!
sheila et al….i love this show..i feel like ive spent a lot of time defending it..weird since i watch (and love) much worse shows. I want to lay on Heidi’s lap during the show…she’s my fantasy b.f.f. Go Nick!
Sheila – I love this show! I have to be at work at before 7am every day, but I stay up until 11 every Wed. night to watch the first showing of a new episode.
You have to catch the last season as well for people like Austin Scarlett alone. He is like this season’s Santino in that he is so “out there” and very talented, but not the winner.
Betsy – no way! The Austin Scarlett of this year is the shaved head guy who cried on the runway the 2nd episode.
Santino is more like the Robert of last year, except more of an ass.
Geez – I think this is the first post I’ve ever commented twice on, and it’s about a fashion reality show! I’m secure in my masculinity, I’m secure in my masculinity, I’m secure in my masculinity. . . .
Sorry Jon – I wasn’t trying to match them up in personality. I agree with your assessment in that way – I just meant that Austin had a personality that stood out (like Santino), and while Sheila is predicting Santino will not win, Austin was out before the top three as well.
Betsy – did you see it last night? I totally agree with you – Santino is this wildly cuckoo out there person who ‘over-designs’ and could never design for Banana Republic – And yet, it is obvious he is VERY talented. But no, he won’t win – how about last night when he said to the judge, “I bet there are women out there who have never heard of you.”
Like, buddy – try to be gracious!
And wash your hair!