Maria wrote:

I cannot BELIEVE that Alison has been booted. This was honestly one of the worst episodes I've ever seen of Project Runway. Uli should have been in the top 3, Jeffrey should have won, and Vincent should have been out (just check out the votes on the Bravotv website!) The judges had no idea what they were doing; and this season of my favorite show seems to be getting worse and worse.

posted on August 16, 2006 at 11:17 PM

Rebeca Freitas-Wolfe wrote:

I can't believe Alison was voted off. She makes such beautiful clothing and I think she's a wonderful designer. Vincent, on the otherhand, is a mad designer who thinks anything that pours out of his brain is creative, artistic, and fashionable. His dress reminded me of a project I did when I was five, I thought it was worse than Alison's dress. I know you can't change the outcome Mr. Rucker, but I just wanted to share my disappointment. I enjoyed your Sonic Youth reference that was earlier in blog, because I listened to "Teenage Riot" in my car driving home this afternoon. Awesome taste in music.

posted on August 16, 2006 at 11:25 PM

margaret wrote:

I do not get the process of elimination. Tonight Vincent should have been voted off of the show. I realize that the decisions are made with producers input and that on some level good TV is at the heart of it. However, at the end of tonight's program, for the first time I thought to myself, I am not going to tune in next week. It felt fake, and as a viewer I felt betrayed.

posted on August 16, 2006 at 11:27 PM

Kate wrote:

Oh, Rucker. Way to start the blog off on a good note.

Enjoy Conan.

posted on August 16, 2006 at 11:36 PM

sam wrote:

i can't believe alison is gone. she was one of my favorites on the show.. i was hoping she'd make it to the top 3!!!!!!!!!! vincent really should have gone home. if the judges compared all of alison's garments with vincent's, then it would have been clear that he was the one who should have gotten the boot. im pretty sure vincent will not make it to the top 3.

posted on August 16, 2006 at 11:52 PM

KELLIE wrote:

I just wanted to chime in that your blog is my fav(Sorry Tim and Andy). I love this show and this challenge was awesome if only just for seeing Tim in the Dapper Dan safety gear. I laughed so hard that I think I peed a little ala Angela style. Your Oscar the grouch reference caused me to remember this horrid Oscar the grouch alarm clock that I had in kindergarden. The thing was huge and Oscars can sat on a large platform clock. When it was time for my innocent 5-yr old self to arise and face a bright new day Oscars can would flip open and his head popped out to very LOUDLY and terrifyingly belt out "OUT OF BED YOU SLEEPY HEAD!" I hadn't thought about that emotionally scarring daily event in about 20 years, so yeah, thanks for that, BONER!!!. All that therapy wasted. If the producing gig goes awry i think you totally have a career writing situation comedy.

posted on August 17, 2006 at 12:11 AM

HMR wrote:

Darling darling Michael J. yes, your mother was pleased with the recycling bit (i'm thinking, ah! he's made it up to me - even before I read your blog) , but THEN !!! no! no! no! WHAT WERE THEY THINKING ! Vincent's model couln't walk and Kayne's was crap (sure his previous one's were great but SO WERE ALLISON'S while Vincent's have NEVER been worthy .ever. BIG mistake. I've lost faith in the judge's objectivity. I'm sick. Further,I was so excited it was Wed (big nite in the TC TV land), couldn't wait for a taping so I actually had to watch it with commercials. I'm bummed.I think I'll make some choc chip c.s -also, what's with the knocks at Laura; I love her! (it's what your mom wanted to be after all you kids.) this note is running like my voice mails. ....love you, Momz

posted on August 17, 2006 at 12:13 AM

Natalie Yarbor wrote:

Top Five Reasons Why You (Rucker) Should Help Me (Natalie) Get Hired as a PA for Project Runway:
1. I think your blog is hilarious, therefore you are hilarious, so I would almost inevitably flatter you to no end.
2. I have actual production experience, and in addition to much more challenging things, I can coil cable like you wouldn't believe.
3. I just graduated from college, am looking for a job while living back at my parents' house, and am so desperate that even the peanuts I would probably get paid seem glorious right now.
4. I am clearly semi-shameless for even posting this, which I am sure is a good asset for anyone working in reality television.
5. I am pretty good at thinking on my feet, so if you ever need challenge ideas to pitch, just ask me. Seriously, I have a good one in mind already...which I will share if you hook me up!

posted on August 17, 2006 at 12:13 AM

Dona Boley wrote:

When are you going to get new judges? Michael and Nina need to go. Vincent had the worst dress and he has never made a decent dress. Alison's was not the worst dress. There were 3 others that weren't as good and she has made some beautiful dresses. Vincent is like Santino. Niether one is cabable of sewing a dress someone could wear and yet the judges keep them on the show for the whole season.

posted on August 17, 2006 at 12:22 AM

Louis wrote:

You've got enough pop culture references here to put each Animaniac to shame. God help you... but God love you. Xoxo.

posted on August 17, 2006 at 12:23 AM

Kathy wrote:

rucker, i look foward to your blog every week! it makes me laugh so hard and i just think you give a great insight to the other side of the this wonderful show. i have learned so many little very intresting tibits about the show and am able to wow my friends thanks to you! keep blogging and i will keep looking foward to it.

posted on August 17, 2006 at 12:23 AM

Amanda wrote:

Rucker, you're so funny and this challenge was ridiculous...no more recycled trash as dresses...Allison will be missed and no one should be judged by one bad outfit because her other outfits were gorg...can we do high fashion again? pretty please...

posted on August 17, 2006 at 12:35 AM

MesureTwice wrote:

I love...LOVE...reading your blogs. Please remember as you (may) droop over the keyboard, revising and editing your words...giving an occasional sigh and a passing thought of "Oh God, why did I agree to do this?"...that the outcome is superb! Brilliant even.
Since you're the master of obscure movie reference, I'd like to introduce a scene from the movie Quick Change. (Bill Murray, Geena Davis and Randy Quaid) Hapless bankrobbers trying to escape the city...confounded at every turn by bizarre circumstance...find themselves lost in a Latino ghetto. They encounter a pair of duelists poised on the moment of exacting death of the rival and glory for the victor. Except that they are riding bicycles and carrying lances. (accompanied by appropriately dramatic soundtrack) Point is: Andy's blog currently sports his interview by Ralph Fiennes. Micheal...the guantlet has been tossed. The lance has been raised and the bicycle tires are at their full inflation. You GOTTA get yourself a celebrity interview. Preferably one you can boast having slept with...or at least insinuating such without being sued. (snicker) Jesting, you know. But truly, your blog is a kick. Warm Regards.

posted on August 17, 2006 at 2:08 AM

Laura wrote:

You're super funny. I think I might like your take better than Tim's.

posted on August 17, 2006 at 3:12 AM

laini wrote:

i got this ridiculous new cell phone today, that plays mp3s (as if i have time to listen to a song coming out of my phone when i'd have to stay up until next christmas to listen to all the songs on my ipods), and the first thing i put on it was "people who died." i don't think i've ever had a conversation about this song with anyone, ever. no one has ever brought it up!

that just seemed like a really odd coincidence. it gives me an idea, though; someone should rewrite the song to make it "those are people who ARE OUT, OUT! those are people who are OUT, OUT! they were all designers, and they were OUT!"

or, y'know, that could be the silliest idea ever. either way. :)

posted on August 17, 2006 at 3:22 AM

Renee wrote:

Seriously, I love reading your blog. It cracks me up everytime. Especially all the great references to pretty much everything else on earth. It's like distracting a klepto with a shiny object.

Cheers for a great read this week!

posted on August 17, 2006 at 3:38 AM

meliblu wrote:

What a shock indeed that Alison is out! I didn't think that she would win, but I thought for sure that Vincent would be out this time because his model couldn't even walk down the runway. However, once Alison's fat Minnie Mouse model walked down the runway and Michael Kors said the dress looked like a crumpled paper napkin, I should have known. Still, what a shock when Heidi called Alison's name and said you're out. I was a little surprised that it wasn't Kayne with his badly iced birthday cake dress who wasn't standing up there with Vincent because that dress was like something out of a nightmare. Kayne called it something out of a fairy tale, but more like something out of a horror story, the birthday cake that turned into a person and came to life. However, Kayne did say that his model looked like she had been rolling around in the trash dumpster. Yeah, and a very badly made birthday cake was in that dumpster and surrounded his model.

posted on August 17, 2006 at 4:09 AM

Brigit-Mary wrote:

All I have to say is WRONG! Michael must have won by one point or something because Jeffery's was as good if not better. And Vincent's model tripped in her "art" on her way down the runway! The PR gods showed no justice on this one! There were 5 of us watching and we were all left speechless!

posted on August 17, 2006 at 9:45 AM

Bruce wrote:

I'm beginning to believe that the producers are not always influencing the judging. Would Rucker and his merry band of straight guys ever willingly have eliminated Allison?

posted on August 17, 2006 at 10:45 AM

CS wrote:

It made me laugh to see both you and Tim Gunn use the word "cachophony" today. On another note, one day I would like to see one of the guest judges be a non-fashionista/ice skater/whoever and be a regular civilian like us common folk. Perhaps inject some sense into the likes of Heidi and Nina; you know, give them a brief glimpse of the real world. Where a gorgeous size 4 woman isn't considered "plus sized." T'would be fun, no?

posted on August 17, 2006 at 11:01 AM

Josh wrote:

I didn't know my brother masterbates...I would say that I was disappointed in the show last night but I'm so emotionally attached to it as other viewers, I guess. I will say it wasn't one of the better one's but you have the bad to make the others look good, right? (something like that anyway). WAIT! I just figured out that I am disappointed with last night's show because Allison was voted off and I was one of those "single guys" looking for a fling with a Project Runway designer. (I'll admit that I enjoy Vincent - more for his entertainment value than his fashion sense) Alright, I enjoy the blog with everybody else and their mother so keep it up and get some sleep...why was Grouch such a grouch? was it because he lived in a can?

posted on August 17, 2006 at 11:27 AM

the chimp wrote:

I'm one of those straight men wailing, and my wife (the one who does the clothes shopping, primarily at boutiques and better dep't stores--bergdorf, macy's, etc.) is mortified. If the producers were looking to infuriate their viewers, their aim was true.
Kayne is given a pass owing to his prior work, Alison's excellent earlier work isn't a factor?
Heidi inexplicably defends Vincent's "creativity", but fails to see any merit in Alison's?
Alison auf'd? The horror... the horror. I suddenly feel my urge to sit and watch the show with the mrs. diminishing... I mean, couldn't you guys throw the husbands a bone here? It's not as if Vincent has anything to offer but a mild rubbernecking-by-a-car-crash appeal. I'd prefer to see the better designers go forward, not the sound-byte generating crazies.
Ugh. The least you could do is post some more photos of Alison as a balm for those of us who'll mourn the loss of PR's foxiest designer.

posted on August 17, 2006 at 11:56 AM

lovethedrama wrote:

Posted on Tim's and Andy's already, just have to say here that I totally agree with all the prev. posts:
1. Allison absolutely did not deserve to be booted - she has made lovely clothes and I think her work to fold all that paper was more creative, attractive, (Tim and the other designers apparently agreed) and the labor involved showed, than Kayne's mess. AND, Vincent, he saw that as wearable art? And he is rude cutting off the judges when they are talking.
I so hope she reads all these so she knows how much she and her work were respected and appreciated.
2. That they should refer to a model as "zaftig". Maybe she is not a 0 or 2, but, she was not zaftig!
3. Your blogs are so smart and hilarious. I love the stream of conscious style. I really look forward to reading yours and Tim's. HIs for his insight into the designs, which are obviously so different from the judges as he has the added insight of seeing the works in progress. Yours for the humor, especially the self-deprecating humor!

posted on August 17, 2006 at 1:19 PM

lili wrote:

I may not live in New jersey but I know some people. And the only thing that kept me from making some phone calls to see about getting Heidi-Michael-Nina roughed up is your blog. Your blog is so unbelievably funny I'm starting to suspect you've got a team of comedy writers hidden somewhere and you're just pretending to write it!

Either way, it's one of the best things about PR besides the elegant Mr Gunn. Don't stop!

posted on August 17, 2006 at 1:37 PM

Susan wrote:

Why Alison? Kayne was right: the judges must be on crack. Their choices are seriously eroding my view of PR. I just graduated in architecture, and I watch the show for the design process and innovation of the challenges, not the theatrics. Vincent should go ("let it flow": BS!), and as much as I love Kayne, he should have been in the bottom 2. Boo Nina, Michael, and Heidi!

posted on August 17, 2006 at 1:48 PM

Zoia wrote:

Ok, must add my $.02 Agree- bad, bad move in voting off Alison. Why is Vincent still in it? Is it because he cashed in his 401K? Kayne admitted his dress was awful (she did look like she had been through the recycling mill) and Laura does very elegant work but it all looks the same. Uli and Jeffrey constantly get overlooked! AND who is dressing Heidi these days ?!?!
I do love the show and your blog even more.

posted on August 17, 2006 at 2:08 PM

bell wrote:

As the episode producer, I can only assume that it was you who was responsible for keeping Vincent and kicking Allison to the curb. I hope you're aware of how much your show is being flamed today. The fact that Vincent was kept over Allison has called the integrity of the show into question. It was such a transparent move to keep the "entertainment" value of the show up. It's not entertaining to watch Vincent implode on camera. I hope you respond to the many, many flames you are getting all over the blogosphere today in your next blog.

posted on August 17, 2006 at 2:13 PM

Jessica wrote:

Hee :) I always love your witty blogs, and you're adorable to boot.
You rock, rock.

posted on August 17, 2006 at 2:32 PM

Mickey wrote:

First, I watched your video clip and I have to say Nice Moves!
I agree with your mom, I thought Vincent should have been out. He always seems to be on the runway because his designs have one of the lowest scores. I was stunned because when evaluating Kayne's dress last night, Michael Kors said "he knows how to make clothes" and I would have to say the same for Alison, but for some reason they voted her out instead of Vincent whose designs are consistently poor.
I just spoke to your mom and want to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! Good luck on your big night.

posted on August 17, 2006 at 2:55 PM

Alison wrote:

Love, love, love your blog! Now, that Alison has been unfairly eliminated and way before her time while that dreadful Vincent is left to torture fashion for another week how about giving us a write-up on the elimination decision process. Shed some light on how much of the decision is really with the fashion folks and how much is with the production team.

posted on August 17, 2006 at 4:08 PM

Melissa wrote:

I've been so heinously disappointed by last night's episode (the outcome, not the actual show) that I need to ask a completely irrelevant question just to take my mind off of the calamity that was Alison's "auf"fing. I've noticed that Ms. Heidi Klum introduced Nina Garcia in the same exact way every single time. 'Neena Gaseea'. I was wondering if this is just a sound byte that you plug into each show because her voice & accent never deviate. Just curious. Anyway. I didn't see the full episode last night because I fell asleep (migraine..not due to lack of entertainment stimulation) but when I was awoken at 1:44am I was pleased to see it was airing again. Alas, I only saw the runway & Alison's untimely ousting. How could this have happened?! Why is Vincent still there? And better yet, that whining, yip-yapping Chiuaua Kayne (incidentally I always associate him with Kanye West. good grief). Please PR redeem thyself. I'm so happy that I can at least look forward to your weekly blogs, Ruck. You never disappoint. Amen. Marry me? You can rock the white jeans like Lionel Richie baby..."all night long"

posted on August 17, 2006 at 4:21 PM

katherine wrote:

Ah Michael, just wanted to let you know this is by far my favorite blog and makes me feel (somewhat) like I'm still on the show! I'd say it makes me miss you, but as we weren't really allowed to get to know you guys well, I'll just say it's good to hear your point of view and you are as funny as I thought you'd be! oh nevermid, I give up... I do miss you guys! -your MN girl

posted on August 17, 2006 at 4:36 PM

kona wrote:

I just want to say that I love your writing style, it made me smile as I read it, which is some consolation as, yes, I too feel that Vincent should have been kicked off. It will be interesting to see if people follow-up on their threats to boycott the show. Good luck.

posted on August 17, 2006 at 4:47 PM

sara wrote:

What witty dialogue you have there Rucker. It's like a recap of VH1's 70's, 80's, and 90's specials all rolled into one! Your blog has become a guilty pleasure. I traveled to your behind-the-scenes videos to actually hear your voice. It sorta reminded me of Napoleon Dynamite after an extreme makeover. Your voice and glassy red eyes were the first thing that grabbed my attention. Long hours in production? more of that Walker fellow? or the Chronic? Ha! Keep up the rants.

posted on August 17, 2006 at 5:04 PM

Melissa wrote:

Big night? What big night?!!! Do tell, Mr. Rucker! Is this the Emmys that one of the other posters was referring to? In my information I've included a link to my photo/blog. Trying my hand at the witty banter you've mastered so well. And if it's the Emmys we're talking here, BEST OF LUCK! If you don't win then those idiots wouldn't know good taste if it bit them on the tongue. Or something.

posted on August 17, 2006 at 5:23 PM

Juliette wrote:

Season Four Innovation challange;
Tim: "You'll have to make your own materials from raw sources!"

Camera cuts to a room full of bunnies.

posted on August 17, 2006 at 6:44 PM

Colorado Amy wrote:

Rucker,
I thought this challenge was ridiculous. In addition, they didn't get as much time to really think or create with difficult materials. Season 1 challenges were better. At least they worked with more fabric. This is the second challenge that the designers had to use odd materials. Please bring back some real fashion designs that middle America can dream about wearing someday.

posted on August 17, 2006 at 6:53 PM

mary wrote:

Well, my daughter still thinks you're hot but I have to scream about the show. Allison gone?! Heidi's stupid remarks about plus sizes?! Tim's podcast about plus sizes?! God ALMIGHTY I was more than ready to do some serious slapping, especially when my teenage daughter watches the show with me. What the BLEEP is wrong with those fashionistas-would they have every young woman look like the emaciated models we see? Is that NORMAL? Why do we listen to these people?
Well, thank the gods for you Rucker-you bring charm and wit to an increasingly silly show. PR has some serious work to do to regain credibility.

posted on August 17, 2006 at 9:23 PM

Gunn and Rucker for PR Judges! wrote:

Rucker is my sunshine after the rain for the following reasons:
a) Sonic Youth!! The freakiest coincidence: as I was reading your blog, I was totally listening to Daydream Nation. No lie.
b) Conan O'Brien!! I heart that man and his fabulous hair. It's also pretty cool how he had both my man Tim Gunn and the Klum on, even if it was just a product of NBC-Bravo synergy.
c) This right here: "while one million hipsters and single men wailed". Hilarious. And true. Hilariously true.
d) After a truly horrific decision to oust Allison by the current PR judges, this blog (and Tim's) kept me from swearing off this show altogether. Though seriously, I'm getting thisclose to giving up. Week after week the show has left me completely confused about the judge's decision to cut the talented and keep the crazy. And it's not even enjoyable, I'd-tune-into-watch-that, Santino crazy, it's just BAD. Not entertaining, not justifiable, just...not.
So here's my suggestion: Fire the current judges, who are in dire need of laser eye surgery, and replace them with you and Tim Gunn. Tim can give us the fashion prowess, you can provide the humour and "everyman" perspective, and everybody wins- most notably the designer with the most actual TALENT! Shocking!

posted on August 17, 2006 at 9:39 PM

sarah wrote:

i have watched project runway from season one, episode one; and gone crazy about it to my friends. as much as i have had a "difference" with some of the designers, i at least respected them or was able to decipher their viewpoint. but, i really, really, really dislike vincent. like andy dislikes jessica simpson. that level. and i feel it, every time he says something obnoxious, like telling laura to put winstons up her nose or the camera even pans over him. i have no idea how he has made it this far into the season. i understand the judges aren't privvy to how awful he is behind the challenges, but his designs are made in such bad taste. and his comments on this challenge were disturbing and wildly inappropriate. i think vincent may be the deal breaker for me and project runway. i can not continue to watch him, or have his disgusting behaviour rewarded. he completely objectified that woman; if i were she, it would have been a different runway show. model attacks designer.

posted on August 17, 2006 at 10:09 PM

Mary wrote:

I'm not angry about Alison's auf'ing; I'm angry that Vincent will still be on my TV next week. I am not usually a reality show-watcher, but I watch PR because it's supposed to be about talent, not about keeping the insane to create drama (or, I guess, in Vincent's case, comedy). I swear, if Vincent is not gone within the next 2 weeks, I quit. I guess PR is not the show I thought it was. It's just another frustrating, mindless reality show.

posted on August 18, 2006 at 12:55 AM

cristina wrote:

Hmm...you reminded me how I missed Sonic Youth on Conan, shoot!
Recommend:Sonic Youth(Goo)and take a listen to the Jews, that is the Silver Jews(American Water.)

posted on August 18, 2006 at 1:09 AM

Godiva wrote:

So *that's* why still no plus-size challenge. My Mom and I were commenting on it right after Alison got the Auf. Three seasons and still no Zaftig Challenge.

posted on August 18, 2006 at 1:39 AM

char wrote:

Flatterer. Lotion's going on the skin now. No need for the hose again.

posted on August 18, 2006 at 4:19 AM

MelanieAnneMc wrote:

Loved the movie Groundhog Day! Glad someone else thought that movie was underrated. Jeffrey was robbed! His dress was the most innovative and flowed and moved on the runway. Uli should have been right up there with the top three. Really, was Michael rewarded for past work because aside from the top, the beautiful gold bustier, hated the plastic wrap stole which someone called saran wrap in another Bravo blog and called the design wonder bread, yet another poster; hey a peanut sack is fabric so no innovation in recyclable materials. Don't get me wrong. Thought Michael should have won or have been up there with the winner on two others when he wasn't, but Jeffrey was just outright robbed this time. Sorry to see elven waif Alison go, but that was a horrid dress scotch taped together at the last minute and oh my God the bow made of her model's hair! Why?! Wish Laura could have gone instead because I am so very tired of seeing her bony chest and exposed breasts and of hearing her nasty remarks on her enemy of the moment and she couldn't even allow the focus to be on the departing Alison, but had to tear into Vincent as if he made the judges decision for them. Laura is so very, very boring and obnoxious and foul! This week Angela rubbed off on Laura who made an oversized flower for her dress, and Laura rubbed off on Michael whose dress looked like one of hers although the top was a bit more innovative and Jeffrey was robbed! Robbed of his victory. Enough said.

posted on August 18, 2006 at 9:04 AM

Jo Ann wrote:

The blogs are the best! Rucker, you rock - and Tim, what can I say? You are adorable and absolutely the classiest part of the show. I agree with all above - so sorry about Allison! Such a sweety - and talented! Vincent was a disaster - I think waiting for him to have a meltdown has run its course. And I,too, would love a clear idea of how the judging is done - how much do the judges count and how much a producer's idea of someone's "viewer value."? Maye Tim should have a vote.
Still love the show- even to the point of watching reruns every week! Jo Ann

posted on August 18, 2006 at 1:10 PM

Jenna wrote:

It's so obvious that Vincent should have been the next to go, but NOOOOO that doesn't make for higher ratings especially when you have to choose between Allison who actually has talent and Vincent who is stuck in the early 90's, and also has been at the bottom three of almost every episode. It was so transparent that it made me disguisted to know that the real reason Allison got voted off because she is laid back and doesn't bring any drama to the show. This was her FIRST time being at the bottom-come on project runway you aren't fooling anyone!!!!

posted on August 18, 2006 at 3:18 PM

Tess wrote:

I am also disappointed about Alison's elimination. She clearly has more talent than many of the other designers still on -- namely Vincent, Jeffrey, and Robert. But face it folks, these decisions aren't made based on the design alone, but for television ratings. Vincent's clothes have been in the bottom three each week, yet he is never eliminated. His creations have been, in a word, awful. But he stays on the program because his annoying personality makes for conflict, and thus more interesting t.v. If you are a fashion afficiando expecting a show judged on a designer's talent alone, you're watching the wrong contest. Read the very end of the final credits -- the judges consult with the producers before making their decisions.

posted on August 18, 2006 at 5:10 PM

Veendah wrote:

C'mon Michael...Vincent needs to be OFF... He's done!!! Just send him to the curb...He has no business in fashion. The only one who likes his design is himself. So, just send him home, so he can dress himself. I'm done...No more VINCENT...please....

posted on August 18, 2006 at 6:31 PM

Murielle wrote:

What the friggin' dingdong is wrong with you and the judges of this show? Alison was ten times the designer that Vincent is and don't tell me you feel sorry for him because he cashed in all three dollars of his 401-k. If indeed you have meddling rights over the misguided judges, where were you? Should Heidi even be allowed to have a voice given the way she dresses? And does Michael Kors think for a flat second that any of his clients would wear Vincent's pretentious horror? Unforgivable.

posted on August 18, 2006 at 9:22 PM

The Great Webito wrote:

Forget about fashion, I'm getting back to remembering how I felt when my folks were in the room next door as I was glued to the "I Dream of Jeannie" marathon.

posted on August 18, 2006 at 9:34 PM

Ann wrote:

Alison got screwed! If she had a model with an hour-glass figure she would still be on the show no doubt. They should have just voted her model off! Pretty face but not runway material. (Where do they get these models? Some of them are terrible!) I liked when they had some CHOICE of model in the first season and not just get stuck with the same one every time. Truer to the business where you pick your models they aren't assigned to you. Jeffrey was way out front for innovation and I can't stand to watch Vincent any more. It is clear he won't be in the top 3 (even if he doesn't get it) so why not keep the girl with potential. I wanted to see what she would come up with next. I dont' really care what Vincent creates (though I wish him all the best).

posted on August 19, 2006 at 3:27 AM

Ann wrote:

Lots of posts saying you got it wrong with Alison. Would ANYONE be posting if it had gone the other way for Vincent? I think not. Plot twist idea - bring her back on a future episode this season! Brilliant!

posted on August 19, 2006 at 3:33 AM

ang wrote:

tiny tiny pleasure it is that MENSA (the brainiacs club) sounds the same as the spanish word for stupid girl - for all us kids that took art classes instead of AP courses - sweet justice, their club having such a laughable homonym. it has NOTHING to do with fashion - but it is nearly as tangential as the first 2 pages of your fantastically random blog. & WHY oh WHY does Vincent still exist in tvland? it is actually painful to watch the vileness of his "art." i know - i'm a snark.

posted on August 19, 2006 at 4:36 AM

Mary wrote:

So, let's see if I understand this: Kayne is kept on with a horrible entry because of his history of making good stuff. Alison is auf'd with a horrible entry because no judge remembered her history of making good stuff?? And Vincent is kept on with a horrible entry the model couldn't even walk in because...because...because...I guess you'll have to finish the sentence because I can't. I only wish Nina, MIchael, and Heidi could finish the sentence. I hope on the group show this time at the end, someone will ask them the Nancy Kerrigan question: "WHY? WHY? WHY? "

posted on August 19, 2006 at 9:17 AM

donna wrote:

Here's an idea. Let viewers send in ideas for challenges, I'm sure they have some great ones. It could be done as a contest, and done for just one challenge during the season. The producers could select an idea and the winning viewer could be flown in and act as a guest judge.
Good P.R., Good T.V.!

posted on August 20, 2006 at 11:04 AM

Pan Walker wrote:

If the producers and judges thought that they should keep Vincent over Alison based off their talents and their specific designs in this episode, I'm assuming they were also thinking that all of America would laugh at them and no longer take them seriously. I didn't realize this was a comedy show.

Oh, it isn't? Way to make the show a complete joke and a ridiculous sham!

I no longer care about the rest of the season, and will no longer watch. Sadly.

Looking forward to the next season, though.

posted on August 20, 2006 at 4:18 PM

Elspeth Moore wrote:

In another blog someone thought Harry Winstons were guns and another poster thought they were cigarettes. Isn't he a jeweler? Saw zaftig on the cover of a book with some other definitions, HOW TO KVETCH WITH ANYONE by Wex and it was defined as curvaceous, voluptuous, so Tim wasn't calling the model plus sized when he said zaftig. However, still really sorry to see Alison go. Wish that Angela or even Laura had gone because as someone else pointed out, Laura made a peanut sack copy of the dress she was wearing this time (but with a joke on the back) and same old same old sort of thing from her every time. No imagination. Really liked the Jim Carroll song People Who Died and think of it every time I hear a more recent B*tth*le Surfer song with a spoken section and for the moment the song's name escapes me, so loved that reference.

posted on August 21, 2006 at 8:12 AM

Katie W. wrote:

Hi Rucker! First and foremost, I HEART you and your blog :-) And now for the venting...it's driving me LOONY the way everyone keeps saying that Vincent is being kept around for the sake of "drama" or "good TV"...NOW HEAR THIS: VINCENT IS NOT INTERESTING!!! I repeat, VINCENT is NOT INTERESTING. That is all.

posted on August 21, 2006 at 9:23 AM

Felicia J wrote:

I'm so disappointed that Allison is "off" and Vincent, who obviously HATES women, is still on the show. Looks like a good program and subcumbed to the evils of television and are going strictly for "ratings." Lost this past loyal viewer on this show, Good-by!

posted on August 21, 2006 at 1:23 PM

Alisha wrote:

Dear Rucker.. your blog makes me laugh out loud. So, pretty much i have to say i basically just love you.

posted on August 22, 2006 at 10:05 PM

Ruckerina wrote:

http://www.silencethemusical.com
I hope you haven't missed "Silence!" the mini-musical based on SOTL. It contains classic songs such as "Are You About a Size 14?" and, of course "Put The F*n Lotion In The Basket." Not to mention unforgettable lyrics such as "This cop is already dead/you'll see/I'm wearing his face on my head/I'ts me!" . It's a must for any SOTL fan.

posted on August 23, 2006 at 6:02 AM

patrell white wrote:

Hi, yes vincent should have been gone!!!

posted on August 23, 2006 at 10:29 AM

Ann Winebrenner wrote:

I thought that, with the passage of a week, I would adjust to the loss of Allison. I am sorry to say that my sense of fairness is too strong to be quashed. The judges got it very wrong when they eliminated Allison, who has proved herself to be a gifted designer, and kept Vincent, whose unwarranted self-confidence is painful to watch. I wish you could devise a way to bring her back. Additionally, Jeffrey should have won to challenge.

posted on August 23, 2006 at 10:21 PM

egmtex wrote:

I love the sly allusions tucked like rose petals into your prose.

I also loved the fear you had in a big tin building ... been there, done that ... and nothing is as loud as a big tin building in a rainstorm.

My particular btb was a giant horse barn during a show. No one could hear--not the judges, not the exhibitors, not the animals. Deafening. Like an AC DC concert, but without the clever lines -- I mean, who doesn't love a rock song that makes the statement: "Forget about the check, we'll get hell to pay."

Thanks for a witty behind-the-scenes rant. Rock on, oops, "Carry on!" and tell us more about the MOMS!!

posted on August 23, 2006 at 11:15 PM

butt wrote:

where can i get the i heart nj shirt

posted on September 1, 2006 at 3:42 AM

Kassy wrote:

Okay, so I came to this party really late, but I just have to post this somewhere, and this seems like the best blog for it: Does Heidi have a crush on Vincent or something? This was the saddest example of her saving him, Allison so didn't deserve to go. Vincent never made a single appealing piece, let alone outfit, yet every time the other judges seemed to hate his work the most, Heidi jumped in and complimented him effusively. What gives?

posted on September 27, 2006 at 8:51 PM