Gothamist: Red Hook Talks Real World

RMutt1917

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:42:38 -0500

MTV is the worst part of TV

suspo

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:54:53 -0500

Given the community battle between industry and residents, it is interesting to note that it is very doubtful that Pier 41 allows residences. Is there a loophole for reality TV residences? Shall the neighbors call the DOB? Does the building allow cooking or will they get take out from the Taco stands?

NannyState

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:06:14 -0500

Red Hook is the perfect venue for these Real World rats to be totally and completely exploited. After they go to air, Pier 41 needs some kind of marker to tally the lives ruined.

Ronkonkoma Ondinnonk

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:57:47 -0500

The Bronx is looking better and better...

nicemarmot

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:31:05 -0500

It seems rather odd they're still calling it "The Real World" when the cast is now living in a set in a warehouse on the end of a pier.

nosilla

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:48:05 -0500

plemeljr: 1. "Everyone realizes..." Who's everyone? 2. You looked on the NYC Buildings website, didn't you? Maybe you called 311? Did you ever think that maybe it takes some time for such information to be updated? You're smart. Smarter than all of us. Yeah... you should audition for the Real World! IF the Real World comes to Red Hook, it's going to probably be as big of an upset as Ikea was - it's not wanting and it's annoying, but not nearly as annoying as expected. Saying this doesn't condone or welcome... it's just seeing the crap and just not letting it ruin Red Hookers' days.

babyhitler

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:39:53 -0500

what the hell can you do in red hook? go to ikea, go to the baseball fields, go to baked, go to the methadone clinic and cry cause you are in bumblefuck.

BJK

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:30:19 -0500

I really don't think it's going to be as bad as everyone is predicting. There's no way they'll be on the bus or subway on a regular basis. MTV film crews will probably spend a few days shooting bits of panoramic shots, exterior building shots, etc. but that stuff is minimal. Think about it this way - there's bound to be a native NYer cast in the group who will want to spend minimal time in Red Hook. Neither will the other "characters" from AZ, CA, and PA. To them, Red Hook isn't the NYC they're signing up for. They'll work in Manhattan, booze in Manhattan, and sleep in Red Hook. Relax, it'll be okay!

GM

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:16:30 -0500

What the hell is wrong with you plemejr? Seriously. Let's keep the BEST squad and 311 busy with real safety enforcement. MTV putting up some walls and setting up cameras is not time to get your panties in a bunch. Jeeze

maryba

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:14:11 -0500

What about Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pies, which is located at that address? http://www.stevesauthentic.com/localavail.html

JRod5417

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:06:31 -0500

"My question is: how are they going to edit out their daily commute the fuck out of there?" My guess is that they will probably get cars as they have in prior seasons. Otherwise, we will be seeing them on the F train a lot.

plemeljr

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:02:30 -0500

Everyone realizes that according to the NYC Department of Buildings Buildings Information System, there is no permit for any work at 204 Van Dyke Street. I recommend that readers should exercise their right to call 3-1-1 or the Buildings Enforcement Safety Team (B.E.S.T.) squad at (212) 669-7043 to report any violations of DoB regulations.

robingee

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:01:44 -0500

ugh, this show is such bullcrap

rbeshenk

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:43:26 -0500

These kids will most certainly NOT be hanging out in bars in Red Hook. My question is: how are they going to edit out their daily commute the fuck out of there? Please, for the love of god, get these guys some cars!!! I REALLY don't want to have to see cameras on the B61, in addition to all its other disadvantages.

Kojak

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:20:01 -0500

Hopefully they'll cast some hot, slutty chicks (which is a given, its MTV) I urge all Brooklynites to Canvas the bars in the red hook area, find these rejects and give them a hard time.

emcee

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:18:40 -0500

i hope everyone wears "KILL MTV" tshirts for the duration of filming. Manhattan is the new Brooklyn. HILARIOUS.