Little Mr Mahatma

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Thursday, November 11, 2004

The Death of American Intelligence
Damn that Bush! With him as our President he demonstrates to America and to the World that you can be mediocre in intelligence and still hold a dangerous position of power. His election has demonstrated that Intelligence is Out and mediocrity is In. But I'm damning him for another reason. It's that stupid show America's Next Top Model. Stupid, stupid, stupid - it's everything that's wrong with America.

And I can't stop watching it.

Toccara got axed last night. She wanted to be the first plus-size supermodel and now she'll only be a plus-sized model. Her personality, her upbeat personality faltered. Her pictures didn't click with the judges. Adios.

But there's six girls left, one of whom will be - according to Tyra - "Americasnexttopmodel" said just like that. Here's the breakdown in order of odds to win:

Yaya is the 2:1 favorite. She has the look, attitude, and really no physical or psychological reason for dismissal. Besides, with her name she just screams winner. Pity I can't stand her.

Amanda - oh she, of the Annie Lennox look - I put at 3:1. She's consistently has the look and attitude but what will do her in is her eyes. That she has retinitis pigmentosa that will leave her near blind will mean that as a model she'll be limited. This was mentioned early on as a factor that could get her knocked out of the competition. Damn shame since she's the reason I watch the show. Being an Annie Lennox clone is not a slight by any means and for you young-uns who don't know who Annie Lennox is, hit the Net and find out.

Norelle - I'll put her at 5:1. Tall, thin, with an unusual face and Goldie Hawn personality, she can't compete with the big two above.

Eva - I'll also put at 5:1. She has the personality and attitude but like Toccara her size (she's too short at 5' 7") will do her in. I won't miss her.

Nicole - 100:1. Blah, blah, blah.

Ann - also 100:1 for sheer dullness. She and Nicole should have a tense battle next week to see who will be next eliminated from "Americasnexttopmodel".

(I can't believe I just handicapped that show. Damn Bush! ) What I find nauseating and fascinating about the show is this concept called "glamour". The girls are supposed to be glamourous at all times or at least when there's cameras or humans around, meaning copping an attitude. Sadly, this attitude is one of friendly condescension, that they are glamourous models and we're not. That they are what we should aspire to be, that it's all about looks and attitude. Considering that combined IQs of the remaining six girls wouldn't equal Toccara's bust size, I guess looks and attitude are all these girls have to offer. I guess it's their attempt to switch packs from the commoners to the privileged. They should take a look. If Janice Dickinson (judge and "worlds first supermodel") is any indication, their future is less than guaranteed. Janice comes across as an alcoholic - barely in control of herself.

What else I find fascinating is the shoots, of "working the camera" or "working the runway". I don't get it. The wife and I watch each week as girls "work it" and we've yet to discover what "it" is. Maybe it's an ESTian thing but the pictures that the judges either orgasm or puke over...usually look stupid. Most of the pictures they proclaim as perfect the wife and I look at each other in confusion. It must either be a big inside joke or we're just not part of "that crowd".

Damn Bush! Go Amanda!

Arafat
is dead. Maybe now there can be true peace worked out in the Mideast. But not likely with "Bomb first" Bush on board.

10:14 AM

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