egmtex wrote:

Designing for mom? EEEEEK! And a lost dad in big bad NYC?? Holy Hops, Batman, Dr. Uli hates cold beer!

But seriously, how could dressing normal people be anything but "good tv." And a huge headache for the family wranglers who had to smuggle the 'rents and sibs into town ...

But (except for Jeffrey's lapse) it was fun, it was a hoot, it was goooooooooooooood tv.

A bowl of ice cream, a dog in my lap, and PR. It's a good thing.

posted on August 23, 2006 at 11:23 PM

Christina wrote:

I suggest each of your entries include at least one Christopher Walken reference. One can never have enough Christopher Walken allusions.

posted on August 24, 2006 at 12:15 AM

Vanessa wrote:

oh how glad i am to have checked out your blog after reading daniel v's. a somewhere in time reference will always reveal a kindred spirit. thanks for the behind-the-scenes perspective--i cracked up reading about uli's father. i've had high school kids go awol in major cities under my watch and know that kind of frantic waiting game. (try explaining to parents why their 17 year-old child who was entrusted to your care has been wandering monterrey, mx on their own for eight hours.) glad you made it through the ordeal to blog another day. ;-)

posted on August 24, 2006 at 1:09 AM

Rachel K. wrote:

I am seriously depressed about Robert being kicked off, who I thought was hilarious. Now there's only unintentionally funny people left... Anyway, I'm supposed to be reading Kafka short stories right now for class tomorrow morning and instead I'm reading your blog. In fact, maybe the tagline for your blog should be "Rucker's Blog: More Interesting than Kafka..." Think about it.

posted on August 24, 2006 at 1:59 AM

jj wrote:

Hilarious! Your blogs are so entertaining, in a good way.

posted on August 24, 2006 at 2:41 AM

Kristina wrote:

"I’ve never been able to get past the 20th playing of Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Opus 43, Variation XVIII." You googled that, right?

posted on August 24, 2006 at 3:13 AM

Amanda wrote:

I was already to start this comment with the classic line from the aforementioned "Jessie takes caffeine pills" episode of Saved by the Bell... but then I remembered you were never a 13 year old girl.

I have to say, though, your hair was doing a wicked awesome flip- thing in the beginning of the latest video blog.

Thanks for the great posts, and thanks to that person who decided you should have a blog. I can always count on you for some laughing-out-loud good times.

posted on August 24, 2006 at 3:19 AM

natalie wrote:

wow ^_^ your experiences on this episode in particular are like experiences i've had working at conventions when guests of honors go missing and end up being found in strip bars a couple of streets away from their hotels. I didn't realize that Uli's mom didn't know much english! i just wanna congratulate you guys on the best episode this season so far! the first half the season was so bleh, but the last couple have really dragged it back from the brink of unwatchablility. thanks for a completely entertaining hour of television! and thanks for the wonderful models!

posted on August 24, 2006 at 3:19 AM

Lisa wrote:

Michael, you make me giggle. Love me?

posted on August 24, 2006 at 8:06 AM

Lenee wrote:

Rucker,
I love your blogs. After each Project Runway show I can hard wait to read your take on the show. Keep them coming, including the run off tangents!! You have done oyur mother proud!

posted on August 24, 2006 at 9:14 AM

Nikki wrote:

Am I the first?? Woo Hoo!!! Rucker, you genius...keep em coming. I love love love the way you write your blog. The added details are such a bonus and provide lots of insight to a fabulous show. Good Luck at the Emmys...I'll be pulling for you!

posted on August 24, 2006 at 9:57 AM

Cyndi wrote:

Hey, NICE new picture on top of ole blog! Your comments are so funny and add an entire new dimension to the show. Us Minnesotans' are very proud of you.......you betcha! Good Luck at the Emmy's, we are cheering for you.

posted on August 24, 2006 at 10:42 AM

Miss T wrote:

You are hilarious. I love reading your ramblings and pop culture/literature references.... But I'm just writing to say that I like the other picture of you. Your eyes were much more alluring and you look hot. This one.. I suppose you look more friendly, still hot, but not as hot as the other picture.

posted on August 24, 2006 at 12:29 PM

Brenda wrote:

Rucker,
Loved the concept, hated the execution. I felt so bad for some of the plus size mom/sisters. I don't think the judging was fair. This was sort of a damned if you do damned if you don't for Robert. He did exactly what his client wanted and he got the boot. I want my Barbie guy back. Tell me one good reason Vincent won and not Uli, oh that's right, Vincent had a slim client, how silly of me.
Keep up the great blog, it's the only thing that made me laugh about in this episode.

posted on August 24, 2006 at 12:49 PM

Julie wrote:

Rucker,
What's happened? Why do you all think we want to spend our evenings watching a vicious, nasty person make ugly clothes? And next week's preview brings us an oh! so! entertaining! bully taunting his victim -- ooh, I can hardly wait.

I love your blogs, but am really disliking the story arc this year. There had to be other things happening in that workroom besides the ugliness we're seeing.

posted on August 24, 2006 at 1:31 PM

Susan wrote:

I can't remember spending a more painful, uncomfortable hour of television in all of my 54 years.

posted on August 24, 2006 at 1:41 PM

Jen wrote:

I'm glad I'm not the only person who finds some of Heidi K.'s wardrobe a little questionable this season. =P

posted on August 24, 2006 at 2:04 PM

courtney wrote:

Your Blog = Hard to Find. But SO worth it. Pop culture metaphors are my favorite, how did you know? Christopher Walken, Christopher Reeve, Screech & Mr. Rogers, all in one post. How could it get any better?

posted on August 24, 2006 at 3:34 PM

Matt wrote:

This was, by far and away, the absolute WORST episode of PR in the show's history. Due to my entirely dull job I have spent nearly the whole day cruising PR message boards on various websites and the overwhelming percentage of people just found this episode vile. Everyone looks terribly uncomfortable, and even worse it doesn't make for good fashion or good T.V. Please realize that most people consider Project Runway to be a gem in the reality T.V. world because it mostly AVOIDS petty drama and focuses on something that fascinates so many: fashion. We have had two weeks of absolutely hideous runways- last week dresses made out of trash and this week (mostly) old plus size women wearing in essence colored sheets. Don't even get me started on the crime of choosing Vincent to stay over Alison (I'm assuming that was a producer's choice, right?) and for Robert being ousted instead of (drama king) Jeffrey. I think PR is dangerously close, or perhaps already has, jumped the shark.

posted on August 24, 2006 at 4:15 PM

PaperPusher wrote:

Um, do only good looking guys work in production on Project Runway? First there's Andy, then you, now Ben "Dreamboat" Mack? Is that a job requirement usually? I'm envious of the women and the men that work there that appreciate this. Some (or just 1) eye candy would certainly make a long hum drum day at my office go much faster. Sigh....

posted on August 24, 2006 at 4:31 PM

mary wrote:

how delicious of you to comment on heidi's wardrobe
great blog kiddo

posted on August 24, 2006 at 4:55 PM

bagnole wrote:

Dude, wash your hair.

posted on August 24, 2006 at 4:56 PM

Wendy wrote:

You might want to edit out the majority of the indulgent asides, saving only those that genuinely are witty or useful, before publishing the blog each week. A cleaner writing style is easier to read and better serves the author.

posted on August 24, 2006 at 5:29 PM

b wrote:

OMIGOSH - I've been saying the Mr. Rogers thing to everyone I know who watches PR, and they're all kind of like "Yeah. . . .I guess so." Finally! someone else who hears it!

posted on August 24, 2006 at 6:28 PM

Carole wrote:

If any of the producers are reading the PR boards, they will see cries over and over for more fashion, less drama. Episode 7 is almost universally reviled as poorly done. The "models" were chosen "playground style" which was unfair. The designers were not given enough time to make truly well fitted garments. The bitch level rose to remarkable heights. The posters are agreeing we might as well watch the Jerry Springer show.

posted on August 24, 2006 at 9:30 PM

Abbey wrote:

I look forward to this blog every week. Unlike the above commenter, I like the asides and pop culture references. Then again, I'm a pop culture junkie (I'm a good person to have on your team for Trival Pursuit: Pop Culture Edition, which, by the way, is a lot of fun). Reading the behind the scenes details makes me love the show even more.

posted on August 24, 2006 at 9:35 PM

Tiffany Amber wrote:

You are by far the wittiest blogger on this bravo site. Cheers! (and keep it comin')

posted on August 24, 2006 at 9:48 PM

lakbuffalo wrote:

mother, hugs and speed... BRILLIANT!

posted on August 24, 2006 at 11:06 PM

canuck wrote:

Re Wendy's post: AMEN!!

posted on August 25, 2006 at 12:52 AM

kate wrote:

I think it would be a good idea if you pointed your browser over to bloggingprojectrunway.com and read the (currently) 199 comments directed to the producers of PR. It's a little harsh but I think there is lots of good information -- your own little private focus group to help you all "make it work."

posted on August 25, 2006 at 1:34 AM

Kathleen wrote:

It might be worth remembering that anything that is that difficult to pull off is probably going to come across as hokey and fake to viewers.

Between Heidi barely being able to spit out the phrase "plus size model" and the horrible episode last night, I think Project Runway has reached a new low.

Let's bring back the dignity with episodes that do not revolve around contrived "plot twists."

posted on August 25, 2006 at 3:27 AM

Kathy Baird wrote:

After the gimicky "Trash Show" last week I was really looking forward to this week's episode.

It was the worst episode I've seen. You took a really great idea, "Designing for Every Women" and threw it away on a "One-Day" Drama Fest.

You sucked us all in with the touching 'Family Reunion" (how sweet!) and then made us spend an hour watching one poor woman's humiliation.

Worse, you sucked the family members in too.

This was the real "Trash" episode.

posted on August 25, 2006 at 3:36 AM

meliblu wrote:

If you do this sort of episode next year, I hope you use plus sized models or runway sized older models or teenagers of various sizes who won a contest who are drawn out of a bag for the designers. This was such a stressful episode to watch. Just the worst one of the season. Loved the concept of the normal woman, but hated the fact it was mainly the designers' mothers and a sister. Reminded me of an old Survivor episode when they flew in someone's Mom, only much much worse. I had to watch the reruns in bits and pieces just to get the entire episode and I'll skip this episode when I Netflix the dvd's. Worst episode ever. Worst sound in an episode ever as well, just migraine causing. I turned on captions finally and turned off the damned sound and that helped me see most of the episode this a.m.

posted on August 25, 2006 at 5:22 AM

echeitz wrote:

Ok, so I usually just read, and not post.. but some of these posts are becoming just ridiculous. First and foremost, Rucker--You rock! Your weekly ramblings and inspiring thought associations make my days at work more enjoyable! Now onto business: Seriously... Why is PR so painful to watch this season? The designers seem so unhappy and dreadful.. Not like last season--Someone please bring back Andre! It's almost like they need a break to regain the creative inspiration that has seemingly left their noggins.. There is no innovation on the runway.
Anyways.. I think that's the crux of the problem---Artistic personalities can wane when there aren't any creative juices flowing. It's a sad and depressing season. Of the designers remaining--my final bid goes out to Michael and Uli. They are definite stand-outs!!
Keep the posts coming--don't change a thing!!

posted on August 25, 2006 at 10:43 AM

Karen wrote:

Rucker -

Re: This blog's subtitle ... I thought I was the only one who remembered that movie!! LOL

Love the new pic on the banner!

Love your blog and your behind-the-scenes insights! Keep 'em coming!

Keep talking "math-geek" and "German" - you're a man after my own heart!!

PS - Any chance of convincing Micheal Kors to blog about the judging? There's some insight I'd LOVE to see!!!

posted on August 25, 2006 at 11:11 AM

Jen wrote:

Where the HECK is the Rucker Cam?!
It was on the right side amidst all that other gak...and no matter how much clicking around or search boxing I do, it yields zero results.
Jeez....Bravo, a little overkill on how much 'stuff' to cram on one page?
RUCKER CAM RUCKER CAM RUCKER CAM .

posted on August 25, 2006 at 12:17 PM

Barb C wrote:

Wow, reading through the comments some of these people have for you is almost painful! I'm sure your skin is made of teflon by now. I love your insight and (how did the angry guy put it?) "run-ons" about each episode. You're fabulous...take that!

posted on August 25, 2006 at 1:55 PM

Frau Bierkoenigin wrote:

Rucker, somehow I stumbled upon your blog in the labyrinth that is the Bravo website, and I have to say:

Best. Blog. Ever.

Screw the Emmys. You should get a Webby...or a Bloggy. Or something.

One thing I do have to nitpick about: GERMANS DO NOT DRINK THEIR BEER WARM. I've made it my life's mission to disabuse the American public of this belief, and I can see that I have much work to do.

Cold. They drink it cold like the rest of us.

posted on August 25, 2006 at 3:01 PM

Piper wrote:

Love your blog, dude! The asides and references are what make it great. Have to agree that I hated this episode and I am starting to be afraid that I won't want to watch anymore.

posted on August 25, 2006 at 5:57 PM

Gin wrote:

Whoever is writing this season's story arc needs to find more suitable employment next season if PR hopes to keep this viewer.

As for your blog... love it. :-)

posted on August 25, 2006 at 6:47 PM

Mary wrote:

Regardless of what really happened, and we don't exactly know due to editing, I'm sorry that Angela's mom probably signed away her right to sue over being called a "crazy bitch" on national TV. Shame on you.

posted on August 25, 2006 at 7:54 PM

Jessica wrote:

Props for the only straight man's blog on the Runway website... I've been reading it everyweek and have been kept highly entertained... ^_^

posted on August 25, 2006 at 8:21 PM

Kate wrote:

Haven't even read the blog yet, just wanted to cheer on the picture change. Though I've gotta be honest with ya -- this one is a little headshot-y. Don't worry, M-Rucks. You'll get it eventually.

I'm here to help, Rucker. Here to help.

posted on August 26, 2006 at 3:09 AM

Steven Dees wrote:

Short and sweet . . . After the last two episodes it is confirmed - Project Runway has lost it's integrity and class. Also,the judges(?)need more consistent criteria. This season just sucks.

posted on August 26, 2006 at 8:09 AM

michelle yde wrote:

Could you please stop trying to be so clever, and concentrate instead on being conversational and communicative? Really irritating! Half the time I couldn't understand what you were trying to say. We already assume you to be very bright, since you are a producer on a popular TV show. You don't need the pretentiousness.

posted on August 26, 2006 at 3:49 PM

Ann wrote:

I really don't find your blogs all that witty .
I just wanted to add that I found this week epsiode in poor taste, particularly coming on the heels of last weeks "zaftig" comment. Really not sure what went wrong, but this season is really leaving a bad taste in my mouth. I can honestly say the only thing keeping me watching is my love for Michael.

posted on August 26, 2006 at 4:19 PM

kellie wrote:

Another great read.
I liked the old picture better. It was...um...I dunno, grouchy, but sexy? This one looks as if i would find you in a brightly colored room watching tele-tubbies.

posted on August 26, 2006 at 11:43 PM

theprgayboys wrote:

Can you imagine Uli's father walking around Spanish Harlem muttering, “Uli? Heidi? Runway? Löwenbräu?”
HILARIOUS!!
Best one so far, Rucker.

posted on August 26, 2006 at 11:54 PM

gracehatter wrote:

First off...you have a lovely face and eyes, much better picture! I love, love, love your blog and despite what the naysayers post, don't change a thing. I have to agree with the poster that said this blog is the only funny thing about this eppie because at this point usually I have watched the rerun at least five times...this time I just cant do it, after the Tavern on The Green spot it just gets too painful to watch. That said, keep up the good work Rucker!

posted on August 27, 2006 at 11:32 AM

emmyvoterssuck wrote:

ugggghhhhh, you and the rest of PR were ROBBED tonight. the entire emmy show this year is completely disappointing, the sole exception being Conan. even though you guys are probably seething with rage that that crappy CBS show won over you, just know that all the viewers know what the best damn show is. besides, most of the people who should've won didn't, so you guys are in much better company anyway :)

posted on August 27, 2006 at 10:46 PM

Richie wrote:

Hey, bloggers ... It's Project Runway, not Project Personality.

posted on August 28, 2006 at 5:41 AM

Web Scout wrote:

I love the blog - don't change a thing. You are the David Sedaris of Project Runway blogging. I love the relationship between Michael and Laura. Tell us why the Gay Boys don't like Laura - she's talented, interesting and being gay myself I can't imagine not being drawn to her. I love Michael - he is the best! I don't love Heidi's clothes. They have mostly been bizarre, frumpy or ill-fitting. It's Project Runway! Come On!

posted on August 29, 2006 at 12:43 AM

Lena wrote:

Good idea passing this one off to people who like that "work" thing. Anytime you mix mothers and anything remotely resembling arts & crafts (yes this includes sewing a seam or a prom dress) some form of drama is bound to occur.

Also, since you're one of those reader-type people, when P-Run 3: now with more adventure! gives you a few milliseconds and brain cells free, you should read Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett... I think you'll enjoy their brand of humor despite its lack of Chistopher Walkin references

posted on August 29, 2006 at 3:27 AM

Elspeth Moore wrote:

Rucker in a room with teletubbies via photo, Kellie? (post Aug 26 11:43 p.m.) I think not, but rather the hostile aggressor designers in a room with a big screen with the flowgo cartoon site shoot the teletubbies game on the screen imagining the teletubbies as each other before they go into for their group therapy anger and stress management counseling session beginning before Olympus Fashion week. Very angry, stressful, hostile season of Project Runway. Just not as enjoyable as seasons 1 and 2 of PR when the contestants could joke with each other and it was humorous and they could play. Afraid someone is going to take the sewing shears and off another contestant this time around. I read contestants took psychological tests as a screening tool. Just drop that one. Obviously doesn't work. Ask if they've ever been committed and why and let it ride. Suggestion for next season, aside from the previously mentioned, is have Michael Kors and Tim Gunn change places for a day. Let Kors advise the designers and visit them in the backroom and tell them to pack up and go, and let Gunn be the judge for one episode. Note to poster Michelle yde: I wouldn't assume that just because someone is the producer of a popular t.v. show that the person is bright. Rucker's blog proves he's bright and it's clever and witty and full of pop culture references, and I don't find him pretentious. If you read the posts on the blogs, he is just doing what some posters are doing in being entertaining and humorous so that we can interact with the blog. I enjoy this blog mostly. Also, smart to foresee the potential negative feedback from viewers on this episode and to hand it off to others.

posted on August 29, 2006 at 10:05 AM

julia k wrote:

Hello to a Fellow Minnesotan!
Love the show! Love your Blog! Thank you for all your hard work. You were ROBBED at the Emmy's!!!!
Girl "UP NORTH"
Julia K.

posted on August 29, 2006 at 5:08 PM

jennifer Jones wrote:

rucker, are you my long-lost best friend? because your sense of sarcasm and humor is spot on. although, harnessing the dry-comedic power from our shared presence would probably blow the f'ing mind.

posted on August 29, 2006 at 5:35 PM

Sarah wrote:

Ahh, yes after reading your self-indugent blog, I understand what has happened to this show. You think you are an intellectual and therefore any crass, cheesy idea you come up with must be good. Well you are wrong. This show was cruel and sophmoric in both concept and execution. You are alienating your fan base who do not want psycho-drama, they want design. That used to be the majority of what this show was about. No one wants to see family members humiliated and no one wants to see a challenge which is not evenly presented to all contestants. Either everyone gets a plus size model, or no one does. You may have some fawning little fan base to butt kiss you no matter what schlock you threw on the screen, but remember, the majority of PR veiwers do NOT blog here, or for that matter, at all. And I guarentee, the DON'T think much of you.

posted on August 30, 2006 at 2:03 AM