September 27, 2006
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So, children, it’s the last hurrah: The last challenge of P-Run 3: The Fall of Western Civilization, Part II. Traditionally, the last challenge has been one of the more uneventful episodes, due in part to the fact that there are so few designers to choose moments from. (Um … maybe we cut back to another shot of Michael sewing. That is brilliant! Hello, People’s Choice Award©!) The other problem with the final challenge of the series (and I once again revert back to the plethora of golden wisdom I received from Intro to Psych and Learning and Behavior at college) is that with four designers left, the understanding that the remaining four will be producing a full line to be showcased (with one not in contention) under the lights of Olympus Fashion Week stunts some of their “gung-ho” desires for victory.
For a real world application of this theory, it would be like me knowing in 2004 that the top four air guitarists in the nation would be flown to Oulu, Finland to compete in the World Air Guitar Championship, instead of just the sole US National Champ. With this knowledge, accompanied by my title as “Minneapolis Regional Champion”, I would have rested both of my fractured heels and elongated ankle tendon (which incurred during said regional championship after a dramatic leap onto concrete in my socks from a seven foot bar) and instead of “wowing” the crowd by jumping off a six foot speaker on my crippled heels, I would have just stood frozen on stage comforted by the fact that I was going to be going to Finland. And yes, I’m confident you can relate to this “real world” analogy, because everyone knows: Anyone who is anyone is at least a regional air guitar champion.
Comments
Lisa wrote:
Michael, after the season is over, I don't know what I will do in my free time, reading your blog fills me with love.
posted on September 27, 2006 at 11:01 PM
Brendan wrote:
hey man, me again (I just asked the question on your last post about why there is a decoy, but I now see...)
the joke is on us!! dam you p-run, dam you!!
brilliant. but you can't do it again next year.
posted on September 27, 2006 at 11:44 PM
dave Roz wrote:
I was concerned that PR jumped the shark when they brought back "pervy and crafty" after being eliminated.
But after allowing all four contestants remain in the game was batshit-lame.
Double shark jumping this season.
posted on September 27, 2006 at 11:54 PM
Sharon wrote:
Rucker --
Reading your blog was better than watching the show. I love you to pieces. And I love the dance you do on the Bravo promo :). And BTW being the "brotherly" guy at high school dances is hotter than being the prom king type. Okay enough of my shameless drooling. Peace,
--Sharon
posted on September 27, 2006 at 11:57 PM
Whitney wrote:
Michael, marry me. After a season of your blogs, I've decided that I need you in my life constantly. And my mother agrees.
posted on September 28, 2006 at 12:38 AM
Erin wrote:
Why is that I am just now discovering your blog???? I have an obsession with Project Runway, and a degree in Broadcasting: TELEVISION PRODUCTION. I not only dissect the designs, but I try to figure out things from a production standpoint.
OH, and I just found out last week that a coworker of mine at CMT who is a producer has a friend (or acquaintance?) who is a producer on Project Runway!! HELLO! Info I would of liked to of known earlier (so I could beg in vain for a chance to see the runway shows). My coworker's last name is Martino by the way (I'm not about to post his full name on a public blog...).
posted on September 28, 2006 at 1:28 AM
meliblu wrote:
Why do you somehow look like Ben Mack's head and yours have been swapped in the Pope Douchebag photo or at the very least like his face had been overlaid on top of yours? Strange photo in that accessory and clothing room and that room looks like someone's giant walkin closet. You actually liked Sex and The City? How I despised that show! Loved the parodies MadTV style of that show about moral less women stronger for being so sexually promiscuous --wait a minute, of course you liked that show. Well, if they didn't get rid of Laura Bennett and auf her, I'm happy that there was a final four.
posted on September 28, 2006 at 1:28 AM
MeasureTwice wrote:
Greetings Michael...apologies, but I can't help but feel a bit of the "7th grade-snicker" when I see your last name now...after you revealed that Jay McCarroll refers to you as "#ucker". In my (cough) innocence, I thought of Rucker as being akin to Ruckus...as in "creating a ruckus" ...well, anyway...the Vulgar-lightbulb is now incandescent, which makes your self-professed nerd-qualities ever more charming. I'm in agreement with the previous poster, Lisa, that "life without your blog" will be bleak. I suspect you're longing for the "end of blog duties", but, if you can, please weigh in on the Pale-by-Comparision offering of Top Chef in the coming weeks. ....wouldn't even care if you saw the airing, just post a random "snarking" of what you THINK may have happened....we'll love it. Thanks for the laughs!
p.s. RE: Your signature fragrance "Essence of Rucker(TM)" might be best displayed in an armpit shaped vial...much like the Victorian Smelling Salt Pendants...hey, it's ALL about the Marketing! (snicker)
posted on September 28, 2006 at 1:31 AM
Kassy wrote:
I can't believe I just found this blog today, when the season is so close to ending! Thank you for sharing this behind-the-scenes view, it's fascinating.
I must admit, I've been wondering what it's like to have a contestant turn up pregnant - very funny that it worked out well for you!! Always seemed like a producer's nightmare to me.
Have you guys ever considered having a contest where fans could send in ideas for challenges? It would keep interest up & give us something to do in the off-season. You could maybe even have the prize be that person gets to be the guest judge that week. It must be a pain to come up with so many great ideas after a few seasons (though fun, I bet). Just a thought.
Thanks again for this blog, and for helping create something so inspiring!
posted on September 28, 2006 at 3:41 AM
Andrea wrote:
The "baby fish mouth" reference was priceless. As usual you had me laughing out loud, which is what I was doing last night watching Laura in the elevator. I am glad that all four are going to Fashion Week, especially Michael. He really had me worried. I hope you keep blogging in the post season!
posted on September 28, 2006 at 10:07 AM
shirl wrote:
...And what to my wondering eyes
Did appear
But glitter atop Nina's workaday
Gear...
posted on September 28, 2006 at 11:11 AM
sammy wrote:
Rucker...it's official. I'm madly in love with you.
posted on September 28, 2006 at 12:46 PM
Dana wrote:
Love your blog. FYI, it's Carrie Bradshaw not Bradford. She wasn't one of the Eight is Enough gang. Did they keep four designers just because they had to have all four show at Fashion Week so we wouldn't find out which of the final four would be auf'd?
posted on September 28, 2006 at 2:13 PM
kona wrote:
Come on, Rucker. Don't be like Gwyneth Paltrow talking about what a geek she was in high school. You know all the girls loved you, just like they do now.
posted on September 28, 2006 at 3:23 PM
Sarah wrote:
Rucker, I have to echo what many readers have said before me, you flat out rock. With or without an air guitar. Every Thursday morning I read your blog before I check my email. I read your blog before Tim Gunn's, and I really love Tim Gunn. It's been fascinating and entertaining to hear all of the behind the scenes details and stories you have to share. And the pop culture references make me happy and relieved to know that someone else out there has that much useless knowledge in their head (baby fishmouth? freaking awesome). Hope you keep blogging; if not after this show then during P-Run 4!
posted on September 28, 2006 at 4:48 PM
Danielle wrote:
After this episode, I was thinking, "I will be a sad panda if he doesn't put a screen cap of Uli's reaction in his blog. Even more disappointed than I was when I noticed Michael's dress was turning into a hooker prom dress" and you've yet to let me down, sir. Good job. I, too, will miss this blog. More than Bradley's offbeat comments.
Back to not doing my homework...
posted on September 28, 2006 at 11:48 PM
Kate wrote:
I wish I could hate on the air guitar but it's just too hilarious cool. Plus, I've gotta give you props for knowing how to give the Rucker fans what they want. Triceps: underrated gold.
Pope Douchebag? Try Douchetruck.
posted on September 29, 2006 at 2:41 AM
Kindred Herritt wrote:
Hey Rucker? This has nothing to do with your blog, but I absolutely HAVE to ask? Have you seen the new Keebler cookies ads? If not , they have these two guys, one's a tv reporter, and the other is a sound/boom guy. Anyway, they boom guy looks and sounds an AWFUL LOT like you. Especially in the Sandies commercial. Gotta check it out. Every time I see it I do a double take and think ....AHHH yes! There's Rucker!! Much Love to ya!
posted on September 29, 2006 at 8:45 AM
Erica wrote:
the Carrie Bradshaw comment broke my heart. :(
posted on September 29, 2006 at 4:07 PM
Vivian wrote:
you're hilarious! love your dorky quick witted sense of humor. endearing and completely cracks me up
posted on October 6, 2006 at 7:14 AM
Micky T wrote:
You plagiarized the Beastie Boys on a college paper?
posted on October 17, 2006 at 1:33 AM