"Project Runway" Snapcap: "It Draws Your Eye To The Crotch"

That stare says it all

Oh, Olivier. It was time.

Project Runway has had its share off odd players, and this season Olivier took "odd" to a new level.

I'm convinced that his schtick was either a brilliant piece of performance art, or he's some kind of Starman-esque alien sent to Earth to learn about human behavior ... but hasn't quite mastered it.

He was eliminated this week, and while he completely deserved it (those pockets!), I am sad to see him go. I was looking forward to seeing him try to navigate such human characteristics as eating, smiling, and not referring to every person bigger than a mannequin as "plus-sized."

Before we get to the frankly, godawful fashions, let's take a look at other categories.

BEEFCAKE: We rarely get beefcake on this show, so this episode actually had more than usual. The designers had to design menswear for a hot rock band, so we saw the rockers in various states of undress, plus we got a little thigh from Anthony and Josh.

Josh is cheekier, but Anthony's candy cane drawers are adorable.

DRAMA: The big drama involved bottom three Anya, Kimberley, and Olivier. I knew they wouldn't get rid of Anya based on her track record, but it could have gone either way for Kim and Olivier.

AFTERELTON BAIT: Adam Lambert! And after tonight, all four guys left are on Team Gay.

CHALLENGES: Last week the designers threw a fashion fit when they thought they were going to have to design icky menswear. It turned out they were wrong, and were relieved and happy.

Suckers! This week's challenge does involve menswear, and not just any menswear, but outfits for the rock group The Sheepdogs.

Some designers handle the situation better than others. Josh has the right attitude (did I just write that?), and has the best scene when Tim questions the gigantic zipper Josh has prepared for his client's pants. Tim remarks, "It draws your eye to the crotch," and Josh responds with " Right." Actually, Josh is right, because the judges love the gaudy fly.

Anya and Kim have the biggest problem, with Kim especially freaking out because she has to handle menswear, which you'd think was nuclear waste slathered with salmonella.

But once again, it's Olivier who outdoes everyone, repeating his assertion that anyone who isn't a size negative12 is "plus-sized." As one of the other designers succinctly points out, "If you're going to be a professional designer, you're going to have dress for clients who are bigger than a mannequin."

Olivier is, as always, oblivious, and complains about Sheepdogs lead singer Ewan's size ... to his face. Tim is not pleased.

So the designers show their wares to the judges (including guest judge Adam Lambert, who manages a few good quips), and the winner is ... Viktor! I guess this was as good a choice as any, but I didn't think any of the designs were especially memorable. Well, except for Olivier's, which was memorably awful. The two pockets on the shirt were cringe-inducing (easy access to the nipples?), and Olivier is asked to pack it in and leave.

TRAINWRECK QUOTIENT: Olivier had one last chance to impress us with his trainwreck capability, and his swan song was adequate. Now fly back to your home planet Accentiak and tell them of our ways!

So what did you think? Did Viktor deserve it? Are you sad to see Olivier go? You can see all of the designs next, and decide for yourself.