Project Runway reunion show: Jeers, tears, and ... well, you know ...
Project Runway capped off its Gayest! Season! Ever! with the gayest (and, perhaps not entirely coincidentally, most entertaining) reunion show to date. From a "Gay Kevin" montage to Ricky's Ten-Hanky Megamix to shots of Chris March in drag, the show was as zany as one of these pre-finale seat-fillers really has any right to be and offered a few surprises along the way. Join me on memory lane? The non-finalist designers were all assembled on their haute bleachers, with a pinstriped Tim Gunn and bangtastic (her hair, perv!) Heidi Klum perched on their director's chairs. The designers looked so well-rested that I didn't even recognize a few of them. Okay, I actually forgot that they existed in the first place. Simone who? Here's the barometer of how the Designsketeers came across during the reunion:
Carmen: Angry, harboring bunny-boiling resentment for Heidi The highlights: Michael Kors' laughing fit Apparently, orange fashion designer Michael Kors had a total fit of hysterics during the WWE Divas runway show, and it was pretty damn funny to watch, if only because it is a rare reminder that this is indeed a show and that the judges are playing a part, and are actually human when the cameras aren't rolling (or sometimes when they are, as in this case). Even Neeenagarcia laughed, which means that there will be four more weeks of winter. Kevin's Gay Montage This guy's just a doll. Mercilessly teased for being the straight guy, he takes it all with great humor, even when they put together a montage of his gayest moments. Tim pointed out that if this experience hasn't turned him gay, nothing will. They also kind of harshed on the prom dress that got him auf'd and he managed to not get the slightest bit defensive or sour, unlike our next guest...
Victorya's Sourpuss Wow, is this woman a barrel of laughs. Every time they cut to her she looked like she was about to shoot lasers out of her eyes. Why the attitude? Was the reuinion that bad, or did someone just drop a house on her sister? She was so unpleasant that she demands that entirely new metaphors be created to capture her staggering lack of humor. If she were a D&D character she'd have negative Charisma. If she were an ice cream shop she'd be a Cold Stone Creamery. Actually, that whole corner of the room seemed like it needed a hug or a drink or something. Or a sundae! Carmen's Cojones Carmen was the big surprise for me here, because I didn't recall her being quite as ... how do I say ... terrifying? From taking Sweet Pea and Kit to the mat for not being suitably crushed after her elimination to lashing out at Heidi when she mentioned the shirtless monstrosity that got her kicked off (thank God Heidi didn't seem to hear her, or she might have sic'd her bangs on her), Carmen had her gloves off. Ricky's Ten-Hankie Megamix Okay, it was kind of mean, but it was also really really funny. I like how they followed up the montage of Ricky's crying jags with the montage of Chris's laughing fits, making for the most bipolar five minutes in the history of television. But the fact that Ricky was crying as they asked him to say his name and age to the camera is pretty awesome. He hit the ground running! Er, crying! Also gets extra points for using the word "suck" more times per second than is acceptable in mixed company.
Christian's Win Yes, I was totally shocked that Christian won the audience favorite. I thought that Jack might win because of the goodwill he banked from his untimely exit, or Chris March might win for being the awesomest contestant the show has ever had. And even Christian seemed shocked that people actually voted for him. Maybe it was the "tranny mess" community that came to his aid? However it worked, it was cute, and great to see Michael Knight again (he won last year and brought in The Big Check for The Little Gay Boy). I wonder what the fragrance that Michael designed smells like? I hope it's not part of his Urban Safari line from last year, because that could get a bit gamey. Anyway, what were your favorite bits? Submitted by on Thu, 2008-02-21 10:38. |
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yay, christian
PR Reunion: LOVED it!
Yeah, what a fun show except we really wanted to see more. They'd like ask a question, show one response, and then move right on. The whole thing felt rushed.
BUT...what we got to see was a blast!
Kors' laughing fit had us in tears laughing too. And it continued when Chris' hooded diva walked out. That was a great moment!
We had predicted Christian would be the fan favorite then I changed to Chris. I really figured he would win it because he's so darn lovable and entertaining and doesn't have the "love but also love to hate" stigma like Christian. I was very proud of the way Christian reacted. You could tell he figured it was Chris, was genuinely happy about it and was patting Chris on the arm just prior to the announcement. But I was generally happy that he got it. I mean--he's made the show SO SO very entertaining. (And yeah, Jack is great, but what would this season have been without Chris March?!!!)
And wasn't it sweet how during the Chris vs. Rami finale segment (I think) that they had their hands on top of each other's...not exactly holding hands but showing affection to each other. I thot it was so cool. [I should go back and watch that again to make sure...!]
OK what was up with Victorya?! WHAT A TOTAL B*TCH! Bitter, sour, hateful. I'm glad Heidi went after her ass.
I thot Rami was actually almost humble last night. Jillian a little too reserved. Gosh could you tell Sweet P was just still so sad at getting cut by that "cuckoo" challenge?! But still, good for her getting to show nonetheless. Very proud for her.
Carmen was as unflattering as always. Never liked her. Stephen, who was always a great commentary on things, didn't get a lot of time, huh? And Simone-who? (that was funny.) I only remembered her bcz her outfit was the first one you would see when the designers went ino the studio.
And oh yeah, Ricky: did he look BITTER during the whole show or WHAT?! And from what I read on his blog, things are really going great for him. I was about to stop being critical of him for the crying thing (cuz they didn't show him crying on the finale and he made his exit so gracefully) but then I saw just HOW MUCH he cried... Wow.
So yeah, the reunion was a blast. Can't wait for the rest.
My pick to win it all is Christian. And not bcz I had a moment where I lost all self-control and read what Ms. B (the guest judge) said about the results (which doesn't mean she is the only one who annoints the winner...but....)
And I'm just at a loss trying to figure out if they're gonna go with Rami or Chris. Does it come down to technical skill or runway impact. If the former, Rami has a slight edge. If the latter: CHRIS ALL THE WAY!
What does everyone else think?!
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I was really surprised how
I was really surprised how much Ricky cried. I knew he cried more then anyone ever on any season of Runway but come on...grow a back bone. Obviously something like this was going to be stressful but he really did cry at the drop of a hat.
I really don't have anything else to say really. Everyone stayed true to form, Victorya is a bitch with no personality. Sweet Pea is still sweet, etc etc. One thing that shocked me was how close Chris and Rami were. They were a little too touchy feely, even for gay guys. Did anyone else think so too?
All in all I think Christian is going to win. he has been consistantly good throughout the entire series. Rami and Chris both do the same exact thing with every dress they make so whichever of them get to the finale I feel like will just give us the same stuff. Been there done that. Jillian could surprise us, she really is full of surprises every week but I still think Christian will beat her.
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I actuyally found Rami's arm on the back of Chris' chair quite the boyfriendly gesture. Is is possible that Rami's a closet chubby-chaser?
We enjoyed it though I wish
We enjoyed it though I wish Chris would have won the fan fave. I just like his "water-off-a-duck's-back" perspective on everything.
Couldn't figure Victorya out. She looked angered or seriously annoyed (not upset, IMO) when Jack left. Heidi asked her what that was about and the bitch clammed up. What *was* that about?
I don't know -- I remember
Best. Reunion. Show. Evar!
We loved it. I had it recorded and we kept rewinding and watching some moments over and over. My favorite part was when Heidi called out Victorya for being an uptight beyotch.
"Victorya seemed kind of uptight, no? Or was it just me?"
Then Tim did his famous laugh and says, "No, it wasn't just you."
Close second for favorite moment had to be Ricky's obvious annoyance at the whole crying montage. Come on, Weepy. You had to know it would be mentioned. I couldn't stand him on the show and liked him even less on the reunion.
I was also surprised but pleased that Christian won the fan favorite award. I thought for sure Chris had it locked.
I loved this season. Can't wait to see who wins. (As if we don't know it'll be Christian.)
Carmen, Victorya, and Ricky ALL Looked Angry.
I think this will be the first year when the "fan favorite" and the winner will be the same person: Christian. (Usually, I tend to think of the "fan favorite" award as kind of a consolation prize, but I forget that everyone is in the running, not just the losers).
The pics of Christian's collection that are out there suggest his stuff is just (by far) on another level entirely than everybody else. Like most of the rest of y'all, I'll be incredibly surprised if he doesn't win.
Project Runway should occasionally leave in some of the funny moments that we see outtakes of here. Not a lot, but why not include every once in a while things like Michael Kors laughing fit just to change the same-old pacing of the final judging? It would be more surprising than these increasingly predictable "surprises" they toss us lately, like that-- GASP!-- both Chris and Rami were going on to the finals (the judges were hardly "deadlocked" about whose work in that particular competition was worse-- they obviously liked Rami's a lot less that round, but just didn't want to eliminate him from the finals. The first two seasons, the judges were more ruthless about eliminations, and it made for a better show, because it felt more like anything could happen).
reunion chris
i hope chris gets to show. i think both he and rami are talented but chris is so over the top it would be neat to see his show.
yes, i did pick up on the rami/chris touching. they were basically holding hands, then he had his arm around chris, then he started tickling him...they are so hooking up...
peace out sisters