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Our Wednesday nights have purpose again, as Project Runway starts its third season and pull us out of our rerun doldrums. The audition show was on last night and will repeat tonight at 9PM before the 10PM season three premiere. And have you read Tim Gunn's blog entry about the season three auditions? Here's Tim's transcript of what happened in LA:
Our next candidate enters holding a top with a hoodie shaped like a dragon head, complete with scales; a feathered ball gown with a 20-foot train (really); and a corset made out of condoms.But most shocking story is on the 4th page of the entry, about an insane NYC audition which led the would-be candidate to tell people in the fashion industry that "Tim Gunn is mean and horrible."Candidate: "Hello!"
Tim (after exchanging looks with the other judges): "Thank you for coming, but this isn't what we're looking for."
Candidate: "No, I AM what you're looking for."
Tim (to the other judges): "Do we see anything here that interests us?"
Other Judges: "No."
Candidate: "How can you say that? I have incredible talent and I have to be on the show!"
Tim: "I'm sorry, but we don't have time for a critique. We have to move on."
Candidate: "What? But I have to be on the show! I HAVE to be!!"
Tim: "Simply put, these aren't clothes (referring to her three garments), they're costumes. We're not looking for costumes."
Candidate: "They're not costumes! I wear them!"
Tim: "I'm sorry, but this meeting is over. Good day."
We'll write more about Project Runway tomorrow, but our early suggestions for the Season 3 drinking game:
1 sip when Michael Kors says something bitchy or Nina Garcia dresses down a contestant with precision
1 sip when a candidate proclaims himself/herself a diva or someone who doesn't share
1 sip when Tim Gunn says "Carry On"
1 sip when a candidate plays to the camera
Chug when a candidate does an Andrae-like crying thing during the runway
Speaking of "Carry On," there's a Chloe Dao-designed bag with those words for sale on the Project Runway site. But adore this "Make It Work" tee.
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Jen, you disgust me.
Stop the presses. I have to agree with homeopt.
Not exactly disgust, but dissapoint. These shows dehumanize people, and then we get to sit back in a self-satisfied sweat and laugh at the parade of freaks, chosen not for any talent they may exhibit but for their ability to keep us flinching.
My dad used to not let me watch Let's Make a Deal though I thought it was hysterical (when I was 8). I said, "Dad, why can't I watch that?" He said, "Those shows are degrading."
At the time I thought he was an idiot. Amazing how much smarter he got in the ensuing years.
I have to disagree - while these shows seem to dehumanize people, they do sign on knowing what they are in for.
What I think is particularly humane about Project Runway, unlike other shows, is that all the designers have an actual craft. I admire all of them - including those rejected in the auditions - because they can imagine something and create it. And that's the hook for me.
Jen's a gossip queen. Big deal. Let her watch her shows. God knows she's in front of that TV all the time. What else is she going to watch?
Jen's a gossip queen. Let her have her show. She spends all her time in front of that tube. What else is there to watch?
homeopt and Tim N.,
Have you actually seen this show? I'm a big fan of Season 1 and Season 2 of Project Runway, despite my lack of interest in reality shows in general.
Yes, I imagine that producerial input might compromise the integrity of fair competition (long history of this in reality shows, game shows since the beginning of television), but Project Runway does stand apart. I am truly drawn in by how designers must be able to have the technical skills as well imprinting their unique creative visions on their designs. It's a really fascinating look at the construction of clothes and fashion. I've learned and picked up some great things through this show. Unlike other reality shows, the contestants need actualy skill.
In addition, if you actually watched the show, you can't help but fall in love with Tim Gunn, the show's mentor, who is beloved by many viewers. And the other judges- experts in their fields- really contribute insightful feedback. It's a well produced and intelligent show.
Seriously, the first two comments reveal your narrow mindedness because it really seems you haven't watched the show. If you have watched it, why don't you be more specific about what you are criticizing?
Meanwhile, can't wait for tonight's premiere (although disappointed that I missed yesterday's audition show). Looking forward to the Gothamist recaps.
Making fun of TV doesn't make you automatically come across as smart. Any good argument must have some fact at its root. Y'all are clearly talking about reality tv, not project runway. Any show that asks participants to go from design to fabrication of a garment in about 18 hours isn't exactly "My Super Sweet 16." Sheesh, you're like the dudes that namedrop Pynchon but never finish any. posers.
Anyone who's ever been to a taping of a TV show learns one thing very fast: people will do anything - *anything* - to be on television, because they think someone will watch. And they will, for the wrong reasons.
Good designers in NYC are like good actors in NYC... throw a stone and you'll probably hit one After watching a few episodes of PR I'm convinced that these folks aren't cast for their talent as much as they are for their willingness to be freaks when the red light goes on.
But havintg said that, let's face it, we're all TV nerds. Tour de France coverage starts at 8 on OLN. :>)
I agree with Jen! The show is compelling because of the actual talent, craft, skill, and unique creative vision exhibited by the designers, unlike many other reality shows. It provides a lot of insight into fashion and the construction of clothes. I feel like I'm learning something.
At the same time, I recognize that it's TV, so I expect to feel that the people may be reduced to archetypes or wonder how much of the producers' hands manipulate some of the outcomes. I'm okay with that. And you know what, having worked in news television, this is evident across the board from reality television to game shows to network news. Like I said, it's television. It's entertainment no matter how you package it.
And seriously, what's with the bad attitudes? I squandar lots of time on the Internet while at work, but I don't waste that time trolling message boards.
Anyone who's ever been to a taping of a live TV show figures out very fast one thing: that people will do anything - *anything* - to be on television. Good designers in NYC are like good actors in NYC... stand on any street corner and throw a stone and chances are you'll hit one. From the episodes of PR I've seen, it seems obvious that these folks are cast much less for their talent as they are for their freakishness, and their ability to be bus wrecks when the red light goes on.
You want entertainment? Tour de France coverage starts at 8 on OLN. :>)
(OK, we're all TV nerds, we're just in different parts of the forest.)
Gotta say, I also think Project Runway is the best reality show I've ever seen. I love how it celebrates a fairly nerdy and marginal group of people who happen to be good at something. They actually make clothes, and the "action" and judging is often relatively technical.
Please delete #8... computer issues. Apologies.
Dissenter... I have seen the show. So error #1. And not everyone is in love with Tim Gunn. Error #2. And if these were real people working real jobs in the fashion industry, it would be boring. No one would watch. People watch because they want to see a bus wreck. You want to see creative and unique visions? Audit a class at FIT. Otherwise, drop the pretentions.
Jen-
I LOVE all your Project Runway coverage and so do many others. If loving PR is wrong I just don't want to be right.
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Tim, I clicked through to your blog. You can't take decent photographs. They look like something my Aunt would take with a dsposable camera stored in her fanny pack. And you're a troll that makes disingenuous arguments. Finally, I'm certain you don't know anyone's that's even attended FIT, but I'm also sure you will say that you do.
...and to hear someone who writes text like "She's So Beautiful marries both the complex dialog of adult culture with the lush but simple nature of illustrated line.." also say "drop the pretentions." is priceless.
..and someone who writes text such as "She's so Beautiful marries both the complex dialog of adult culture with the lush but simple nature of illustrated line." telling others to "drop the pretentions" is a exemplar of chutzpah.
Hey, Tim N. I don't know what errors you are pointing out. I said in my post, "IF you've watched PR.." and I also wrote "Tim who is beloved by MANY viewers." And guess what, I've actually taken a class at FIT: an accessories design class. I don't think this makes me a fashion expert at all. It was fun, though.
I take offense that you think I'm exhibiting pretension about the show when you seem just as pretentious saying Tour de France is entertaining television. People are allowed different interests in television. I actually happen to have some knowledge about the Tour de France. And quite frankly, I still find it pretty boring to watch and get into. But to each their own, right, Tim N.? I'm not going to make assumptions about why you like to watch it, right?
Hey, Janine... FYI, my daughter took those. Reading is obviously not your strong suit. Also, I didn't write the line you quote.
You know, on the whole, you're not a very smart person. And you're anonymity speaks well for your courage. What's the word I'm looking for? Oh, yeah... schmuck.
Wow, Janine, you sure are fucking stupid.
For one thing, I wasn't addressing your (mindless) post.
For another, if you had read the blog, you'd see that my daughter took the photos in question, and the line you quote was from a press release. If you are going to attack, fake intelligence and get your fact straight.
I'd address these directly to you, but I see you neglected to post a link (anonymity is a great substitute for courage, eh?).
People like PR. My wife likes PR. I don't like PR. So go ahead and have fun. But if you are the typical PR fan, then man that doesn't say much.
Tim N.,
You are a tool. I feel bad for your family.
Jen, please keep writing about Project Runway. It really is an awesome show that I can't get enough of.
Just another reason why I love Gothamist.
Tim, I apologize ... for using a 30 second skim of what I thought to be your blog to try to make the case that you're a tool when I can clearly use your comments here.
It's not that I'm scared to reveal my name to you, it's that I'm working and don't want to completely broadcast how much I'm not working. My boss is paranoid enough to Google, but not savvy enough to use more precise means to track my "work." cheers!