A year ago today, I posted my supercut of people saying various iterations of "I'm not here to make friends" over and over and over again on reality TV. So much has changed since then -- Obama became president, the sinking economy went belly up, Sarah Palin became queen of her own ass, then sank, then went belly up, etc. And yet, as the video above (containing examples of my most favorite of televised cliches that have been uttered in the time since the first video) proves, they've also stayed much the same.
Original video is below, in case you don't know what I'm talking about.
I love thse videos.. The sandra's journey part made me laugh
Posted by: Jiri Hämäläinen | July 07, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Comparing Sandra to the stages of death GENIUS!!!!
Posted by: degamarie | July 07, 2009 at 11:30 AM
Loves the Brandy cameo. And the "America's Next Best Friend" reference--shoutout to Jade! (Although girlfriend clearly does not know her ANTM history. Because she would then know that no one can compare to Jade, ever.)
Posted by: Shavon | July 07, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Maybe you've already seen this, but your original video inspired this shirt:
http://www.wireandtwine.com/store/products/here-to-make-friends.html
Posted by: Shannon | July 07, 2009 at 12:09 PM
Ironically (maybe?) everyone on Paris Hilton's New Best Friend IS there to make friends. With Paris. She wins again.
Posted by: jackie | July 07, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Thank you. So much.
Posted by: Thankula | July 07, 2009 at 01:15 PM
Totally awesome. If a little sad.
Posted by: Elisa | July 07, 2009 at 01:39 PM
"I'm not here to make friends" is the "To be, or not to be" which all aspiring breakout reality actors must get on their reel.
At first what seemed cliche, now strikes me as utterly necessary in this genre. I wonder if the teachers at LA's strip mall master classes for reality television hopefuls stress the importance of these six little words, or suggest you shy away from them when infront of a reality tv camera crew?
Posted by: Dandy Darkly | July 07, 2009 at 02:11 PM
Oooooh ominous ending with Meghan... Where's she been all this time?
Posted by: Dandy Darkly | July 07, 2009 at 02:20 PM
They say "I'm not here to make friends." but they really mean "I don't know how to make friends." They usually get what I like to call the "sociopath edit".
Posted by: Chris Johnson | July 07, 2009 at 02:58 PM
On my daily internet rounds, I check Huffington Post before fourfour - and I was surprised to see this video on their site first! Hilarious as always :)
Posted by: P | July 07, 2009 at 03:27 PM
What they are saying: "I am not here to make friends"
What they are thinking: "I am here to suck the teet of televison!!Fuck everyone else!"
Posted by: Susan | July 07, 2009 at 06:18 PM
Two other pervasive phrases of reality television: "At the end of the day..." and various versions "I'm not trying to throw anyone under the bus here."
One day, someone will say "At the end of the day, I'm not trying to throw anyone under the bus but I'm not here to make friends. I'm here for ______" and the entire realitytv-verse will implode.
Posted by: Skippy | July 07, 2009 at 07:19 PM
What an eye-opener. I hardly watch tv and now I know why. There's so much shallowness and superficiality out there.
I think it actually makes someone a more beautiful person inside if they are kind and care about others' well being. I understand the nature of some businesses discourages that but selfishness sure makes a bunch of good looking people ugly!
I liked those who appreciated the kinship at least, even if not until the end.
Posted by: spleeness | July 07, 2009 at 07:28 PM
Yes, this made my day. I am especially grateful for the Paris Hilton BFF sections, where they had to qualify their, "I'm not here to make friends" with "...except Paris".
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Posted by: Ice | July 08, 2009 at 03:34 AM
Who would have thought you and Megan came together to "make friends"?
Posted by: Ky-L | July 08, 2009 at 03:38 AM
How ironic that the day you post this, David on BFF says he isn't there to make friends. (except with Paris)
Posted by: Maxam | July 08, 2009 at 04:53 AM
Or rather, how fitting.
Posted by: Maxam | July 08, 2009 at 04:53 AM
Rich, if I end up on my deathbed unhappy and friendless, this catchphrase will come in SO HANDY!
Posted by: spazmo | July 08, 2009 at 07:39 AM
Oh good lord. Someone at manhunt of all places ganked this from your youtube page and posted it on manhuntdaily.com.
I never really associated Rich with gratuitious cock pictures and articles about sexual positions, but now I can't NOT associate the two...lol!
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Posted by: CBS Radio | July 08, 2009 at 10:52 AM
You know, now that I think of it, they should just make a show where literally the entire point is to make friends with the other contestants. I bet people COULD NOT DO IT. And by people I mean reality show contestants, who are not real people.
Posted by: Ben | July 08, 2009 at 02:09 PM
Love. It.
Posted by: Rachael | July 08, 2009 at 04:01 PM
fantastic as was last years!!! (as is your cat)
greetings from greece
ps. i'd really love to see one about "throwing under the bus"
Posted by: enteka | July 08, 2009 at 04:53 PM