Allison wrote:

As an economics major I loved your game theory/nash equilibrium comment!

posted on October 11, 2006 at 11:29 PM

Kimi wrote:

Thanks for the great summary of Episode 13, Behind the Scenes. Wtf is going on with Jeffrey? I couldn't believe that Laura went that low! One of the things that I noticed about jeffrey is that he was the most focused and professional of the designers. His garments were always completed with plenty of time. I have no doubt that he could provide the quality completion which the other designers were griping about. He survived all the drama of Angela and Darlene just to have this crap thrown on him. Shame on Laura, whether she's correct or not, for going behind Jeffrey to Tim. I have understood all of her other little moody maneuvers cuz of the hormones, but this is unforgivable! Please don't take Jeffrey auf! His collection looks gorgeous!

posted on October 12, 2006 at 12:03 AM

kirsten wrote:

so i'm pretty sure that laura's life would make me jump off of a very tall building. i'm proud of myself when i get up before noon on a day off work, let alone dealing with five children and all of that.

at any rate, what i really wanted to comment about was telling you that i will be sad when you aren't doing this blog anymore (i'm assuming once the season is done next week?) and i think you should continue somewhere else. i mean, really, where else can you find so many random (and possibly crazy) people who care about what you do with your life besides the internet?

posted on October 12, 2006 at 12:19 AM

jenb wrote:

Nice Ferris Bueller ref--among others...I'm completely jet-lagged, completely exhausted and STILL laughed out loud 4 times...please tell me you'll be working on something else after this for which you will be able to continue your blog...

posted on October 12, 2006 at 1:01 AM

cheryl wrote:

I'm the quintessential blog lurker, but Rucker, you've moved me to words. You amuse the hell out of me. What will I do without your weekly missives? Please be sure to behave at the wrap party so you get hired again for P-Run 4: Rocky Balboa.

posted on October 12, 2006 at 1:09 AM

Kel wrote:

This blog has been the highlight of my week since it started. I love all the movie references, especially the subtle ones. Kudos on the rocking blog!

posted on October 12, 2006 at 1:16 AM

Pat Peirce wrote:

If you ever lose your job at Project Runway you must pursue a writing career. I enjoyed your wonderful description of the home visits with Tim. Thank you for sharing with all of us groupies of Project Runway.

posted on October 12, 2006 at 1:20 AM

Angelique wrote:

Hi there, what happened to Jeffrey after tonight 10.11?

Thanks :)

P.s: love the comments on the blog it makes the show so much more credible and irresitible ;)!

posted on October 12, 2006 at 1:34 AM

Jackie wrote:

Mr. Rucker:
After reading today's Blog, I can say with great assurance that you are a poet, not seen since the likes of Reverand Jim, whom you may catch, when in LA, eating soup at Canter's at 2:00 a.m. Don't sell yourself short, claiming to be merely "a dork". Rather, when able to refernce Keyser Soze and Brittany Murphy in the same story, you, my friend, are no mere mortal, but truly a Lightning Rod of Pop Culture. The only thing seemingly missing from your recount of the "Under The Gunn Tour 2006" was Bon Jovi's "Dead Or Alive" as the soundtrack.
Look me up when next in LA LA Land, and I'll take you to the magical place where Eddie Izzard goes for beef jerky and batteries after midnight. Life is a cabaret.
Keep up the good work.

Your fan,
Jackie

posted on October 12, 2006 at 1:58 AM

Beansprout wrote:

Rucker, please comment on the second half of the show... please please please. Your self-depcrecating stories are amusing and if I weren't a married woman I'd say I loved you, but come on, I want to know what happened when they all got to NY and Laura made her announcement; I could care less about the rat-ta-tat-tat of the jackhammers and your credit line.

posted on October 12, 2006 at 2:12 AM

Renoruona wrote:

I liked your show except the end of Episode 12 when Prego Red head accused other cast member of having wk done. Very Malicious and unproven at best, this should have booted her into 4th place for such an acusation.

posted on October 12, 2006 at 2:15 AM

STACEY wrote:

HOW DID YOU FEEL WHEN LAURA ACCUSED JEFFRERY OF HAVING HELP? I PERSONALY FELT REALLY BAD FOR THE GUY, HE HAS BEEN WORKING REALLY HARD AND IT SHOWED AND TO BE HASSLED FOR DOING A GOOD JOB IS JUST NOT RIGHT.

posted on October 12, 2006 at 2:17 AM

kristen wrote:

Really, Rucker? Hotlanta? ay-ya...

Tim Gunn seems so sweet. The best part of this episode was when we got to see his feet whilst talking with Uli on the beach. Had to do a tivo pause just to verify that because I'd never seen a pair so... pale. :) jk Tim *hug*

posted on October 12, 2006 at 2:52 AM

Kimby wrote:

You know what?
I love reading your blog. You're so much fun. I'd love to work for you (total background in broadcasting... ;) you know... in case you're ever hiring...)

posted on October 12, 2006 at 3:25 AM

Sharon wrote:

LOLOL!! Thank you again for sharing your unhindered train of thought. It was therapeutic to read. You're too modest. Brought me something to smile about and ponder as I go to sleep. :)

posted on October 12, 2006 at 5:51 AM

Jodi wrote:

Rucker, you had me at Game Theory. ;)

posted on October 12, 2006 at 6:05 AM

KINDRED wrote:

YOu fogrot Winter Solstice (Yule) for us pagans. LOL

posted on October 12, 2006 at 9:29 AM

Missy wrote:

but I want to know about the road trip with the sugar glider! :(

posted on October 12, 2006 at 9:50 AM

Rachel wrote:

UGH!
even though i enjoyed your blog, you didnt mention the bull that Laura pulled on Jeffery! that was a low thing, saying that he got outside help and stuff, and just because his line was way better style-wise, and was made beautifully doesnt mean that he didnt do it. she needs to grow up and just take that Jeffery is a better designer.

posted on October 12, 2006 at 10:51 AM

Kathy Bruflat wrote:

I really hope that the thing with Jeff is creative editing and his work really walks that runway. Shame on Laura for going behind his back to Tim Gunn first. He doesn't seem like the type to lie, he has always been up front and honest in all the other episodes and being a professional and seeing Michael Keith kicked off, I don't think he would risk it. And it is an excellent point that he always finished his other projects on time. Laura, I don't even want to see your work and will never buy anything you make.

posted on October 12, 2006 at 11:33 AM

Nancy Black wrote:

Rucker, you are great! I love all the hard work you put into your job. Your prose and writings are a trip..keep it going. It makes my day. I could handle everything you do except take the "verbal bashing" you received from Vincente..what an As>>>he is, but understand you had to do what you had to do..Keep up the good stuff, it makes me smile too..

posted on October 12, 2006 at 11:42 AM

Bianca wrote:

You can't send Jeffery home thats so not right...he is in my eyes the most talented one of the four..and you could tell from the begining of the show he was dedicated...Laura is a snob and she just wants to get rid of anyone who is better than her...i can understand that she wants to win..but that was low...so again PLEASE don't send Jeffery home because his collection is the one most people sre excited to see...because its edgy and youthfull...

posted on October 12, 2006 at 12:27 PM

LJ wrote:

I too love your blog! And, I loved the insight on Mr. Tim Gunn. Just last night, while watching the show, I kept saying-- Tim Gunn's awesome and Tim Gunn's the best and I love Tim Gunn. He's a decent human being! And, as are you, so keep up the great work.. (Did you know that the clip of Vincent's freak-out was shown on E!'s 'The Soup?' ...sorry if this was referenced before... The clip they showed was when your back was facing the camera- assumingly, trying to calm the poor man down. It was a great clip!)

posted on October 12, 2006 at 12:43 PM

social worker wrote:

Do any of your team also work on Top Chef? That is how I began watching PR. You folks have done a marvelous job this year. You lighten my load, I'll tell you. Lean on the producers to forgo some of the negative interpersonal stuff next year. I much prefer to see them joking around while they work. Thanks for all.

posted on October 12, 2006 at 12:50 PM

Katy wrote:

I was not surprised about the accusations made concerning Jeffrey's work. Unfortunately, his reaction tends to lend credence to those accusations. I would hate to think that after Keith's untimely departure another contestant would break the rules. At least, I hope not. I was quite distressed by the way Jeffrey treated Angela's mother. He seems to have an ego the size of California. All four designers are talented and certainly deserve to win this competition. I do, however, believe that Laura's designs would have better market appeal.

posted on October 12, 2006 at 1:05 PM

Anna wrote:

Hey, don't knock Enya! She can be a soothing release when having to sit next to "a pasty, longhaired freak from Los Angeles" on a long plane flight.

I'm also glad to know Tim Gunn is as genuine and sweet as he seems on the show. I do think he could have pulled out a "Ok, people, make it work" intervention to defuse the fight outside of the Atlanta fast food joint though.

posted on October 12, 2006 at 1:11 PM

Carol Norton wrote:

Too Funny!!! If Jeffrey is not in the final episode due to Laura's whacko rantings, I will have to turn it off forever (or until next season) she was all over the place all season, telling everyone "Kayne would have his head handed to him on a ridicuous platter" in Paris when she herself was in the bottom 2 with Vincent, taking snipes at Michael,(only 1 or 2 times) Uli, Angela, Keith, Jeffrey, et al when her designs (while she does nice and commercial work) is all one note-Kudo's to Uli for staying like Switzerland and I loved Michaels work all season, but the collection kinda looked a little hoochie mamma from what I could tell.....Loved your posts

posted on October 12, 2006 at 2:33 PM

Carol Norton wrote:

Too Funny!!! If Jeffrey is not in the final episode due to Laura's whacko rantings, I will have to turn it off forever (or until next season) she was all over the place all season, telling everyone "Kayne would have his head handed to him on a ridicuous platter" in Paris when she herself was in the bottom 2 with Vincent, taking snipes at Michael,(only 1 or 2 times) Uli, Angela, Keith, Jeffrey, et al when her designs (while she does nice and commercial work) is all one note-Kudo's to Uli for staying like Switzerland and I loved Michaels work all season, but the collection kinda looked a little hoochie mamma from what I could tell.....Loved your posts

posted on October 12, 2006 at 2:33 PM

Nikki wrote:

You, sir, are a genius.

posted on October 12, 2006 at 2:34 PM

nicoleee wrote:

did...did you throw in a ferris bueller's day off reference in there?

posted on October 12, 2006 at 4:01 PM

greg wrote:

i know game theory! or at least, i saw a beautiful mind; does that count?

posted on October 12, 2006 at 4:46 PM

CMerry wrote:

I don't think a trip to ATL can ever be "normal".. I drove there from NYC once in a car with 2 dogs a cat and a bird in the backseat.. all I needed was a mouse and I would have had an entire foodchain with me (I love my babies!).
Oh and.. first rule of the Leprechaun and the Unicorn is you don't talk about the Leprechaun and the Unicorn! :)
Well from one over-worked dork to another you make it all look so easy.. well no actually you make it look like heck but the kinda heck you don't mind at all because the end result is better than so much of what is "out there".

posted on October 12, 2006 at 4:48 PM

Dave wrote:

Was that a 40-year old virgin reference "Well played, sir, well played?"
Great blog.

posted on October 12, 2006 at 6:02 PM

Ali Wonog wrote:

Hi,

I have been a dedicated Project Runway viewer since Season 1. I feel that the quality of the program has significantly declined since then. I know it's important to create and foster drama, but more and more, it's feeling like a cheap FOX reality show.

Bringing back Vincent and Angela and forcing designers to use all their scraps, are good examples of production moves that take away from the core of the show: a quality competition of creative design skills, innovative thinking and execution.

Also, spreading the season out so thin, way past NY fashion week, was also a buzz-kill move. For those of us who are really into the core fashion aspect of the show, we have already looked at all of the collections online. You might want to consider screening the finale soon after Olympus Fashion week.

I really enjoyed watching the process of designers sewing their outfits, seeing them change and comment on each other's creative decisions. In season 1 and 2, the charismatic personalities of certain designers really shined through and added a lot of complexity to their characters.

However, I will say that I've enjoyed many of the challenges for this season: making an outfit for a fashion icon, the dog challenge, and the couture challenge. It's nice when the designers have ample time to create something truly great. I don't really like seeing a bunch of mediocre clothes they only had a day to make.

I would like to see more challenges involving celebrities from the music industry, political arena, modeling industry, theater and hollywood. Guest judges are one of the most exciting aspects of the show, and it would be nice to see a more visual 1-minute profile/bio of them when they are introduced.

But of course, I continue to watch the show like the dedicated follower I am. It's an amazing concept and I think the producers have a great sense of humor, suspense and character development. But these days, I'm just not as eager to come home and watch it as I used to be.

Ali Wong

posted on October 12, 2006 at 6:27 PM

Elizabeth wrote:

Listen, Jeffrey has been a royal asshole the whole show. These people have invested a lot of time and energy. Not just Laura, but Uli AND Michael ALSO thought something was fishy. And when confronted, Jeffrey admitted that he DID send some work out for pleating. There are rules and I think it's fair game to raise the issue. She told him straightaway she was doing it.
The man has not been considerate or above board and was a scumbag to Angela's mom. He admitted doing lots of drugs. I don't think it's a big stretch to think that he hired work out. If that's against the rules of the competition, then he has to pay the price. The color of Laura's hair or her pregnancy have nothing to do with this.

posted on October 12, 2006 at 7:45 PM

RJ wrote:

My, my, my, Rucker... your blog seems to be a real magnet for people who eat up the redemption arc editing you guys have been doing on the last several shows!

Frankly, whether Laura is right or wrong about it, NEVER in any of the previous seasons have any of the finalists gotten back to NY before OFW completely finished. Everyone always had buttons, seam-finishing, hems, trims, SOMETHING. It's a matter of opinion whether his "line was way better style-wise", my opinion is that his line sucked big-time. All season long, his finishing was terrible, and I find it highly suspicious that, in the "Jet Setter" challenge, he didn't know how to set a zipper fly, but suddenly he's got perfectly finished leather jeans for OFW. It wouldn't surprise me a bit, having seen that big operation of his in LA, if it turns out that he did indeed hire some help. Probably illegals -- all cash, no receipts, no taxes.

posted on October 12, 2006 at 9:54 PM

RJ wrote:

My, my, my, Rucker... your blog seems to be a real magnet for people who eat up the redemption arc editing you guys have been doing on the last several shows!

Frankly, whether Laura is right or wrong about it, NEVER in any of the previous seasons have any of the finalists gotten back to NY before OFW completely finished. Everyone always had buttons, seam-finishing, hems, trims, SOMETHING. It's a matter of opinion whether his "line was way better style-wise", my opinion is that his line sucked big-time. All season long, his finishing was terrible, and I find it highly suspicious that, in the "Jet Setter" challenge, he didn't know how to set a zipper fly, but suddenly he's got perfectly finished leather jeans for OFW. It wouldn't surprise me a bit, having seen that big operation of his in LA, if it turns out that he did indeed hire some help. Probably illegals -- all cash, no receipts, no taxes.

posted on October 12, 2006 at 10:07 PM

Kate wrote:

Rucker, you had me at naturally straight teeth.

Heh.

posted on October 12, 2006 at 11:11 PM

two_dog_mom wrote:

Just read all your blogs in one sitting and want the award for still being coherent AND able to type this comment. Keep up the repartee.
From a fellow midwesterner-fortunately, a Tigers fan.

posted on October 12, 2006 at 11:28 PM

Elisa wrote:

Count yourself lucky that you only had to deal with the Preacher for a few hours. I live on the SAME BLOCK as the man, and every night he stands on the corner and sounds off for hours! (The intersection makes for beautiful amplification, BTW.)

posted on October 13, 2006 at 12:09 AM

Reeya wrote:

Rucker...this is perhaps irrelevant to this post I've just finished reading, but I've been hearing some rumors round these parts so I just thought I'd ask...did you by any chance go to Vassar?

(Also, I totally dig your blog in general. One of my favorite post-PR-watching rituals is checking out what you've got to say.)

:)

posted on October 13, 2006 at 1:00 AM

Alicia wrote:

Help!! I work when Project Runway airs so I DVR it and the stupid thing cut off right as Tim went to talk to Jeffrey about the whole Laura-accusation thing and it is totally driving me NUTS I gotta know what Tim said to him!!! Save me from the agony of having to wait till next week to find out!!!!! Thanks!

posted on October 13, 2006 at 1:22 AM

farah wrote:

You are magnificent... As someone whose involved with film in so.cal I feel your pain on some of this stuff. Amazing- as always. I'm going to miss PR. Your blogs, but I must admit-- Mainly TIM'S BLOGS!!!

cant wait for season 4!

posted on October 13, 2006 at 2:50 AM

lor wrote:

Rucker- you're perfect for my sister, if you read this, email me..you two need to meet.

posted on October 13, 2006 at 8:39 AM

Kristen wrote:

You know, your blogs are better than the actual show! Loved the Ferris Bueller reference.

posted on October 13, 2006 at 9:54 AM

DC Bartender wrote:

If I didn't love the blog before - the Darth Vader credit card sealed the deal. Love. It.

Please, please, please continue this in the off-season.

posted on October 13, 2006 at 10:23 AM

Kathy wrote:

I am hoping that Jeffrey is showing at Bryant Park. I can't wait to see his collection and Laura handled that in a spiteful manner. She should have gone to Jeffrey first, then both to Tim Gunn. But when Tim was visiting all the designers, he had the most work done out of anyone and has mentioned, more than once, how he hasn't taken a break in the two months at all. And so what if he already has his own line back in LA, he probably just designs those and had his sewers make them. Everyone knows the rules are strict, esp. after Keith's departure. I don't think he would blow a chance at $100,000 and cheat. He has played honestly, with who he is the whole series. I am really disappointed in Laura and Michael and Uli, they all jumped on the band wagon with no proof. They were all looking pretty jealous when Tim was giving kudos to Jeffrey. Tim, why didn't you notice it the first time if it was so obvious? Jeffrey, I hope you showed your stuff, I want to buy something from you and your not even my style, but you will be now! Regards, Kathy

posted on October 13, 2006 at 11:41 AM

Sarah wrote:

Rucker! Once again I have to say how much I love reading your blog. I have to echo your other fans and ask if you'll continue to blog after the show is over? What type of projects do you work on when not producing Runway?

Also, crazy coincidence, but I grew up in Birmingham and actually worked at Habitat for Humanity for a year (2003-2004) . I get the sense from your blog that it wasn't an entirely enjoyable experience, which I hate because Birmingham can be quite fun in a mid-sized super southern city kinda way. For real.

Darth vader credit card? Freaking awesome.

posted on October 13, 2006 at 4:16 PM

Sue Dailey wrote:

Soooo very clever to let us think Jeffery was kicked to the curb for having others finish his work. Seeing him in Uli's comforting arms crying his eyes out. But oops the video filmed during fashion week, shows him clearly backstage getting ready. I have been cheering my little heart out that his sins found him out. What a fool I was to believe the tease I saw on Bravo TV the next day after the epsidoe aired. If he won, it doesn't really matter, no one will work for a dishonest, overbearing, tatoo wearing, lying, cheating, stealing..... see I get realty tv and country music all mixed up. I still can't believe he put Darlene in a black sack and thought she should be happy. It was none of her business to have any comment about what he did she should have just been happy that he designed a sack with some color squares,and a jacket with elastic in the back. You can be very sure had II been her place Jeffery would have been a no show on that runway.
He will never learn to respect other people regardless of their age, size, or appearence. He is a designer has been no matter how he did on the final fashion runway. Not only that he has embarassed his family once again, except this time he is on National TV.
Hee Haw the witch is dead.

posted on October 13, 2006 at 9:45 PM

karen wrote:

Hey- you look just like Brittany Murphy! Maybe even prettier!

posted on October 14, 2006 at 4:30 AM

Vividcat wrote:

Hello beautiful people

I cant say how much I have enjoyed watching all 3 seasons of Project Runway. I live in Western Australia and my introduction to PR was the Santino impersonation of Tim Gunn that some wonderful person had put into youtube.com, I laughed so much I did my research and managed to download (ummm) all the episodes from each season. PR is only available on Foxtel and since I only have free to air, well you can see I was suffering.

This has been an interesting season with some very different designers aiming for the top spot, as much as I like Uli's designs they all start to look the same after a while, same for Laura although I do like the classic look she is so gifted in designing. I really think my favorite is Jeffrey and I will be disappointed if he is taken off in the last episode. They question whether he did all the sewing in his collection and yet if you look at him he is the only one WITH a professional work area...everyone else is designing and making off their kitchen tables. I have worked in the theatre as a costume maker and there is no secret to turning out well made garments in good time...be organised, don't doubt your designs and don't doubt your abilities.

I hope Jeffrey wins, I like him a lot and his ethic...plus I really like to see a battler do well. Kudos Jeffrey.

posted on October 14, 2006 at 8:34 AM

wayne wrote:

I knew that Laura was a Bitch, but I didn't think she was just evil! Listening to her go on about Jeffery's completion of his clothes was about the meanest thing I have heard on TV. I was horrified. This is not a nice woman, she presents well with excellent social skills, but she is one aggressive, vicious, and nasty woman. Its a shame life has dealt her such a blow that she has become filled with hatred and embittered. She is still in her 40's and with lots of therapy, and some medication she may find some sense of self, but its not likely. I guess this is just TV drama, but I thought it the worse I have seen on TV.

posted on October 14, 2006 at 12:50 PM

HMR wrote:

whoa, Darling Darling Michael J! How quickly we forget the ugliness of Jeffrey (poor Darlene) . yes, I like redemption too;but I feel that I must come to the defense of Laura. I'm sitting out here in the heartland watching the drama play out and I'm thinking, "wow! I am really impressed by you, lady!" she doesn't rant, rave, get nasty - she just states her suspicions. and puts them out in the open. I liked that. Further, the others did not disagree. I admired her; whether I agreed or not is beside the point. Also, I loved that Michael didn't let her carry it all alone (speaking up to let Jeffrey know). As an avid (NOT obsessed as our Jim says!) fan I immediately thought it was a first that Jeffrey didn't have a THING LEFT TO DO unlike every other past designer. Anyway, as one privileged to be at the Runway show in NYC, I can say with certainty that each one of these four designers have Talent - each unique....and yes, it will be fun to WATCH WHAT HAPPENS! BTW loved your bit of 'the glass half full': you do have beautiful teeth (all the $ saved in othodontia).....in answer to your ? it is never too late. love you! Momz

posted on October 14, 2006 at 9:32 PM

Samantha M wrote:

Michael!! I love your blog so much! In regards to your Brittany Murphy comparison, it doesn't just end there; you two are BOTH hot. And yes I swear I'm not under the influence of ANYTHING. I'm sure I'm not the only person who has told you that you are ACTUALLY quite attractive. So...Marry me?

posted on October 14, 2006 at 11:41 PM

Micky T wrote:

Gobble gobble! Probe received! All the lovers who feel this stud pony should know that Michael Rucker is an amazing sleep-over. And I know from experience.

posted on October 15, 2006 at 4:03 AM

Micky T wrote:

I think Michael's just really under-estimated his fan base.

posted on October 15, 2006 at 4:09 AM

Micky T wrote:

I used to read this guy's blog all the time 'til he got all up in this dude's face who just wanted to take his picture for this web-post thing. When that all went down, I just clearly felt as if though he'd sold out too early. I stopped reading immediately after that point. Yet I kept on posting heartily. Why? Because even the ether needs to hear what everyone's thinking, right? God and cyberspace. I guess it's a contemporary prayer/

posted on October 15, 2006 at 4:18 AM

Brenda wrote:

Hi Rucker,
I wasn't going to post because I don't know if you read the posts or not, here goes, just in case you do.

Next season I would love to see the Bonus Videos reversed with what's primary on the show this season. All the fun stuff is in the bonus videos and we're left with endless bickering, way too much. This seems to be a universal theme on the boards with a lot of regular viewers ready to give up. We miss the fun of seasons 1 & 2, bickering and lots of fun. Please give it a thought, we saw some great funny bonus videos.

posted on October 15, 2006 at 6:19 PM

Laura H. / Elspeth Moore wrote:

Keyser "The Usual Suspects" Soze? What a mind for trivia you have and movie bits because I couldn't remember his last name. Good movie if a little strange although all becomes clear in the end. Is Enya too peaceful for you or just not hip enough for you, music you would never admit you liked? Good peaceful cuddling music, so maybe you should try turning it on the next time you have a female with you, kind of a Ten Things I Hate about you approach to music. Agree with Jeffrey on Laura that any time someone's work is better than hers, she auto thinks they must have cheated. Laura obviously took those Nike goddess ads a bit too seriously a few years back and sees herself up on Mt. Olympus far above the clouds looking down on everyone else on PR. Did Laura Bennett even need to report that or don't you production people have to do a check of those receipts anyway? Such a drama queen is Laura Bennett!

posted on October 15, 2006 at 8:24 PM

MelanieAnneMcF wrote:

Isn't it absinthe, the drug that can cause kidney failure and paralysis of the internal organs that cause people to see green leprecauns or little green space men or am I wrong and is that Jimson weed (like the Georgia O'Keefe painting flower?) so exactly what were you production people actually doing in Florida at Uli's, hmm? Agree with the first blog poster on Laura going that low because I couldn't believe she was that smug and so sure, as if she were having psychic visions of other people sewing Jeffrey's clothes just via Laura touching them and inspecting them. Let this be a lesson to future PR contestants that if you make it to the finale, at least pretend that you're not finished with your designs and pop off a few buttons and resew them or the other contestants who procrastinated for the filrst couple of weeks or month, will not see your skills as excellent time management skills, but rather as cheating. The Jeffrey situation and Keith situation seem very different to me, but I noticed that the camera focused on the gathering of the receipts by Jeffrey in a foreshadowing of the drama to come. Okay, so which one of you guys put those books back in Keith's room, now? I know. One of the contestants managed to steal them from wherever you stashed them and set Keith up. Nah, you probably lock everything up and keep a good grip on things like your keys so nothing ever gets stolen, not even your keys, so no one could have taken those books and put them back in Keith's room. So again, which one of you did it? Just kidding.

posted on October 15, 2006 at 8:39 PM

Shon wrote:

I want to know if Tim Gunn is the younger brother of William Hurt? It could happen...

posted on October 15, 2006 at 8:52 PM

meliblu wrote:

Just can't imagine a life without jeans although I've lately lived in my sweatpants and pub tees while procrastinating about going to exercise myself. All the clothes I own and I live in sweats and tees and jeans myself. Yoga? Yes, that's what I need to do to relieve the stress of watching this season and I also can't believe as poster Kimi said that Laura sank that low, refocusing a little attention on herself with her self righteous accusations as usual. Hey, Laura finished her work early on many of the challenges at Parson's so should it be asked how closely the cameras watched her and how many moments cameras were off and everyone on production away? No, of course not. So how could Jeffrey have finished so rapidly and be completely finished by Olympus Fashion Week? Because less stress on his own and he already has his own design business and obvioulsy has time management skills. Looking back at Season One of Project Runway and its finale, and watching the first part of the finale for season three, no one has yet matched the beautiful presentations of PR1's finale. Maybe Laura needs to look back at Season one and realize she's just not up to par and Jeffrey seems to have matched it. I look forward to the next season and a better finale and a bit less drama and a little more design focus.

posted on October 15, 2006 at 8:57 PM

Sara J. wrote:

As Springsteen once put it, you wear a "brilliant disguise"... especially for your Bob Dylan NY reference!! Amazing.

p.s. I'm rooting for Jeffrey.. Laura makes me ill.

posted on October 16, 2006 at 2:27 AM

Fiona wrote:

I just finished reading, and that was hilarious. That was a truly wonderful "behind the scenes" account. It's also nice to know that Tim is as genuine as he comes across.

posted on October 16, 2006 at 12:59 PM

PaperPusher wrote:

This is acutally a serious question for you Mr. Producer. I am newly pregnant myself and knowing the schedule of doctor's appointments I'm going to have, I became curious as to how Bravo dealt with Laura's pregnancy needs especially given she's in the category of "high risk" pregnancies, besides telling her that when she drinks on camera it has to be a non-alcoholic drink. Did you guys have to go "off-site" so she could go to her doctor when necessary?

posted on October 16, 2006 at 6:49 PM

David wrote:

Very entertaining account. Tim IS Project Runway so any extra Tim morsels are always appreciated.

Thanks!!

Profile: Father, Mid 30's, Fashion Backward, Project Runway fanatic, feverishly evangalizing the show to all of my friends and family.

posted on October 16, 2006 at 7:23 PM

Play at work wrote:

I love your blog and all the inside scoop for P-Run fans (much better than that Cohen guy ;) ).

Now, what is going with Laura? Over the course of the season, she has devolved into this uber-b**ch that never talks about her own work but just trashes everyone else's?! Are we really seeing Laura as she was during the show or is the Laura personality driven by you clever folks in production (as I'm sure she would claim)?

In any case, what she is trying to pull with Jeffrey is low, low, low. And, shame on P-Run for suggesting that her charges have any credibility to them and actually conducting an "investigation"! Laura was clearly threatened by the superiority of Jeffrey's work and lashed out. You guys carry the blame for validating her uber-b**chy rantings!! You made Jeffrey cry.

I can't help but wonder if Laura's baseless accusations, oh, excuse me, there was a basis for her accusation - her "GUT"! Whatever. Santino called it correctly, Laura is a "hobbyist." I have already seen pics of her collection and Jeff's and his is leaps and bounds above hers both in design aesthetic and execution. We have seen most of the outfits presented by Laura on previous fashion runways, just done with more style (like the YSL-like dress in the couture challenge). Is there a penalty for ripping off other designers' work?

It is my sincere hope that P-Run returns to the focus on fashion that I got hooked on in the first place. Of course, it is a reality show and must have drama but PLEASE - no more manufactured drama! You are doing the show a disservice - this is one of the very few reality shows that can stand squarely on the merits of the participants' talents (for design, that is).

In any case, Rucker - Keep it up! Love your commentary. Hope you're on the Top Chef team since that is the next Bravo show I will watch. And, please give us your (real) thoughts on the Jeff/Laura fiasco.

posted on October 17, 2006 at 3:43 PM

Deb wrote:

Thanks for the additional Tim insight. The more Tim, the better!

By the way, couldn't one of you have given the poor man some sunscreen!

posted on October 17, 2006 at 4:31 PM

Jill wrote:

I would love to have lunch with you some day and just sit there sipping something and listening to you talk forever about everything and nothing. Come on, you know you want to! In the immortal but paraphrased words of Farmer Ted: "Come on! I'm a girl, you're a guy, what's wrong with me wanting to put together some kind of relationship?" And if Jeffrey gets kicked off, "Either I'll do it, or I'll get someone bigger than me to kick your ass." PR rocks, but your blog is the absolute best. Please keep writing to us all year round!

posted on October 17, 2006 at 11:19 PM

Mick wrote:

Michael, this blog is really very funny. I've never seen the show (currently taping the marathons) but I've read all your posts and comments and hear people talking about the Profect at work all the time. Super super comedic effort; your timing is impeccable and the random pop-culture references are like off the chain man. Love the over the top, mid-Western self-depracating humor, despite it being oh so ironic given the sheer number of earnest amorous comments being posted here. The public is speaking and a breeze is blowing, laden with the Essence of Rucker, through the Bravo TV website. And that scent smells like fashion, baby! And its looking real good. But whatevs. The pathos being created here is tangible and very everyman-ish and that's a cool vibe. Thanks for making my day.

posted on October 18, 2006 at 12:44 AM

Janet wrote:

Rucker, you've outdone yourself. Great stuff here! The back story stuff is cool, and to have it so laugh out loud well written is fabulous. Thanks for making my day. Note to all Jeffrey fans: he should have been kicked off week one. Not for his nasty personality, but for his lousy garment. Yes, he completed his stuff on time all season, but it looked like s*%*, with two exceptions: the garbage challenge dress and the pants he made (with plenty of fitting help from Alison) for the Macy's challenge. Seriously, the man can't make clothes...his stuff looked like he graduated from the Santino Rice school of clothing deconstruction. Not just his first dress, but also his Miss USA gown stunk, his dog challenge outfit stunk, his black and white challenge dress stunk, his dress for the Mom challenge was an outrage. He should have been kicked off at every one of these steps along the way. Even his rock star outfit for himself, while perfectly styled for himself as client, was pitifully made...did you see how the jacket hung in the back? Seriously folks, whether you like his taste or not (and I don't) the man cannot make clothes.

posted on October 18, 2006 at 10:36 AM

katie wrote:

Just discovered your blog. Your pretty funny...love the video bloggs by the way, but dude, you seriously need to get some sleep okay? Those circles are goin nowhere but darker... :)

posted on October 18, 2006 at 10:42 AM

Jamie S wrote:

Oh man are you funny!! I laughed outloud several times while reading your notes... You missed your calling to be a writer or columnist--very entertaining and the fact that you infused the blog with hottie-hot-hot-hot pics of yourself didn't do anything but help :-)

posted on October 18, 2006 at 4:13 PM

Shirley wrote:

I have never been a fan of Jeffrey's and some of his designs were not my taste, and, I thought the mom episode was shameful on his part. However, I do think Laura was out of line. She has always had my respect...until now. Michael has always been my favorite, and Laura & Ulli a tie for second, but now, although I still do not like Jeffrey, I hope he stays in the competion.

posted on October 18, 2006 at 4:43 PM

Kimi wrote:

YAY JEFFREY!!!! I couldn't wait for the new post:) All the collections were amazing- I'd buy at least one of each of them- but Jeffrey blew me away! Well done! Bravo!!

posted on October 18, 2006 at 11:00 PM

pat wrote:

You talked about how Laura ran her house & I think you were talking about how she plans each day. Is this true & if so give us more info about it.
tks

posted on October 21, 2006 at 3:58 AM

Marie Gunn wrote:

Great blog. But I HAVE to know about the road trip with the sugar glider. Do they make good pets/ do they tickle when in your shirt?

Laura vs. Jeffrey - I think she raised a valid concern. And Michael said he'd been wondering about the same thing. It might have been better if Laura had brought up her concerns to Jeffrey first, but we know he'd have gone off on her. Since he did not care for Laura's mom's fellings, or anybody else's most of the time, Laura probably knew it would upset him, but did not care.

I personally did not like Jeffrey's collection. Too much cutesy-poo red and white pieces. Andthe two blue dresses wereout of left field.

But most of all - he broke the rules. What part of "You have to give us all your receipts" did he not get? And what about the cap on expenditures? So, besides causing more sturm und drang than any other person on the show, he gets all verklempt when his rule-breaking might get him disqualified. And I wonder how his girlfriend feels about all his hand-holding with his jodel.

But he won, and I wish Uli had. She has talent, seems a genuine person, and does a heck of a great bunch of designs. I hope she does well.

Laura is a blunt New Yorker, and is amazingly talented as well.I would wear all her outfits, as well as Uli's. Michael is too hootchie-mama with his collection.

I just loved Kayne, and was bereft when he was "out". I hope he does well too. There were some great personalities on this year's shows. And a lot of them seemed to be very nice, which made Jeffrey really stand out as a crabby self-centered creep sometimes. Making someone's mom cry - what a goon.

I wish all the designers well, but think Jeffrey needs to takes some time to get organized, as he seems really scattered when it comes to money. Uli and Laura have tons of drive, and I think we will see more of them.

Can't wait for season four. And I think they should have a show
where some designers who won challenges, but did not make it to fashion week have a challenge that is not too off the wall,like the recycling one.

Best regards to Project Runway, and all its fans,

Marie G.

posted on October 21, 2006 at 10:17 PM

candi wrote:

hey new viewer to the show it seems great!! i was just curious if there is a track list of the music used for the finale runway show?

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