It's that time again. God, it's always that time again! Not that I'm complaining or anything. Anyway, recaps, as usual, will be posted on Mondays. Except maybe not this Monday: I'm about to do some pretty intense traveling and I may get a late start. I'm going to do my best to get the recap up on time, but if I don't, know that it's on the way. Know that I wouldn't leave you hanging. I mean, how could I, what with this and all...
...y'know?
Monday?! I'm not complaining but I need your post for episode-closure. I think this season has completed the transformation from Modeling Competition to TV Show (if it ever really was a modeling competition): your brother and boyfriend are in IRAQ?! You are from SOMALIA? Tell us how you've been ABUSED?!
Tyra should have kept her prom-girl hair.
Posted by: CN | February 20, 2008 at 11:47 PM
can't wait to see the gif of "Homecoming Queen" Tyra, drag queen extraordinaire.
Posted by: John | February 20, 2008 at 11:50 PM
Amy=Lisa
Posted by: steele | February 20, 2008 at 11:52 PM
As epic and wince-worthy as I expected it to be.
And the person above me is right, Amy is exactly Lisa.
Posted by: Sarah | February 20, 2008 at 11:56 PM
one of them bitches reminds me of michelle trachtenberg. aimee? i don't know their names yet.
Posted by: bryan | February 21, 2008 at 12:19 AM
I third that, Amy=Lisa.
Also, Stacy=Saleisha in that she will give me the throw ups with her ricockulous happiness.
Can't wait for the recaps, they have definitely become my favorite thing about ANTM.
Posted by: Alison | February 21, 2008 at 12:22 AM
Female circumcision--oh god oh god oh god (squeezing my legs together as hard as I can).
Posted by: Miss Lisa | February 21, 2008 at 12:51 AM
I can't wait for the recaps Rich! Markita... that crazy "stray dog!"
Posted by: h | February 21, 2008 at 12:58 AM
I love Fatima but MY GOD she needs to do something with her hair. She looks like the Crypt Keeper.
Posted by: Kitty | February 21, 2008 at 01:18 AM
weirdest first episode ever. they just get trashier and trashier...and weirder and weirder...
Posted by: J | February 21, 2008 at 01:34 AM
Rich,
I very nearly live for your recaps (and am loving the extra Rich time with Jezebel's 'Pot Psychology'). As folks learn how amazing you are, it is only expected that your posts on fourfour will not appear as quickly as I may like. Not that you need me to say this, but take your time and know that your fans will wait for as long as it takes for your ANTM recaps. In the meantime, for me at least, your brilliant writing and video editing on Kitty Pride, etc. will suffice to suck up my free time with quality web time.
xoxo
sm
Posted by: lala | February 21, 2008 at 01:55 AM
I love your blog and can't wait until Monday to read your recap of ANTM!
I knew from the first (OMG!I love Tyra! OMG!) shriek from the first girl to get reviewed by Tyra Inc. and crew, that this was going to be a rollercoaster of a season... (Speaking of which... did you notice that her chilling shriek sounded a lot like the scream from the Ohio Players oldie "Love Rollercoaster"{urban legend scream that was supposedly from a real girl dying from an actual rollercoaster}? ….)
Posted by: Leinohr | February 21, 2008 at 02:38 AM
"Stray dog off the streets"... potental top model comparing herself to a homeless angry dog... hmmmmm
Posted by: Leinohr | February 21, 2008 at 02:42 AM
Your recaps are always on time, be it Monday, Tuesday or Doomsday. Just travel safe, dress warmly and don't accept rides from strangers. Especially ones who try to show you their pubes!
Hope you treat us to some more video recaps this time, too.
Posted by: spazmo | February 21, 2008 at 02:45 AM
"Breast Milk, Genital Mutilation, Stray Dogs and Ghetto Girls!!!"
that about sums it up!!!
Posted by: Leinohr | February 21, 2008 at 02:48 AM
I love everything about this season. Except Marvita. Didn't like her in round 9, feel she is redundant in round 10.
Posted by: Jessica | February 21, 2008 at 02:57 AM
I think Fatima is very pretty, and I feel for her...well, loss of feeling (squeezing my legs together) but i dont like her stank and arrogant attitude. Also, I really dont like how she feels like she's above the African American girls (I would go into my disgust concerning that more, but i've decided to keep this short). Still, its odd for me because she (whom I'm starting off hating a whole lot... dispite her story of female castration, and her feeling left out)reminds me of one of my favorite contestants ever, Natasha. Both were arrogant, foreign, beautiful and had choppy English accents. I know she'll give great shots, and will no doubt win challenges (and possibly the title of A.N.T.M.), but so far I think it'll take a lot for her to win me over as a fan. Maybe she'll have to keep her mouth shut, smile, walk and pose... and then i'll grow to love her. maybe not. can't wait to find out.
Posted by: Leinohr | February 21, 2008 at 03:14 AM
I LOVE STACY-ANN OK
Posted by: frank | February 21, 2008 at 03:53 AM
Again, Amy=Lisa, Version 2.0
Posted by: Kathy | February 21, 2008 at 05:52 AM
"but i dont like her stank and arrogant attitude"
Seriously? Did you miss the part where Fatima was cornered and shrieked at for simply pointing out the logical inconsistancy of somebody proudly proclaiming herself a bitch and then immediately getting offended by the term when used objectively?
Fatima owned that exchange.
Posted by: spazmo | February 21, 2008 at 06:36 AM
Now that I've seen Amy actually move and talk, I have to say that she reminds me of our dear "Eat-A-Cookie" Lisa.
Posted by: rosa musumeci | February 21, 2008 at 07:09 AM
I'm going to have to second this statement..
weirdest first episode ever. they just get trashier and trashier...and weirder and weirder...
I do not have high expectations for this season.
Posted by: Raignn | February 21, 2008 at 09:15 AM
What was Fatima saying about FGM in the beginning? I caught "traditional" but did she say "positive" or something that just sounded like it? I couldn't catch it and it didn't make sense. I also understand where she's coming from with her ghetto comments.
Otherwise, I have to say it: I think I hate Marvita. She's going to make mean muppet bitch from last cycle seem like an angel.
Why am I watching this again? ;)
Posted by: yggy | February 21, 2008 at 09:22 AM
As excited as I am about this season and the hilarious antics that are destined to occur (hello, there's a girl drinking her own breast milk on the show), I'm so not liking Marvita the Dinosaur. Not happy that she's back. And Dominique has the Jaslene syndrome. Or Coryn syndrome. Either way, I'll be questioning her gender all season.
Looking forward to Monday!
Posted by: Beth | February 21, 2008 at 09:27 AM
Stacy is AWESOME. I hope Claire wins it all!!! She's amazing.
Posted by: Melanie | February 21, 2008 at 09:44 AM