The election talk gets me so riled up it’s not even funny. That’s the point though, right? Get mad and make a change. Don’t complain unless your actively doing something about it. If it’s gonna take a voting themed shoot on ANTM to get kids out there and pay attention to what’s going on…GREAT. Go Tyra.
Let’s skip the bullshit first hour and get right down to the photo shoot, shall we?
Guess who my favorite is?

Marjorie! She is a bundle of nervous energy and is this close to start bouncing off the walls from it but I adore her. I love her look and she photographs like a dream. She also dresses ridiculously cute. Be my BFF, Marjorie!

Elina is kind of bland and not much personality there. I guess she has her story and all but I’m not really feeling her. She has piercing eyes and photographs really well. It should be interesting to see how far she gets before someone says something about her personality.

Brittany. Love love love her! She is stunningly gorgeous. This photo is fantastic too. LOVE.

I fucking love Sheena. Personality and sexy and just all around fierce. Yeah, I said it, FIERCE. She brings back that word. Christian Sirano and Tyra Banks…WHO?

Annaleigh is adorable and I really want her hair. This photo? Not so much. Hopefully she steps it up because I like her.

McKey. NO NO NO. This is not cardio kickboxing/cage fighting/martial arts. This is modeling. I can see incorporating things you have learned from it into your modeling but not looking like your about to knock out your photographer. NO.

Hannah has a great look. This photo however isn’t good. I don’t like it. I like her so far so I’m hoping she improves and maybe she will chase around Tyra again making moose noises if she gets too annoying.

Joslyn does NOT look like model in person and when she opens her mouth? OH NO NO NO. She takes a good photo though, I’ll give her that. Danielle (or Dani, as she is called now) 2.0?

Nikeysha isn’t very memorable. I honestly wouldn’t have remembered her if she hadn’t been in the bottom two. Boring.

Sharaun was too cocky and judgemental. I didn’t like her and her photo wasn’t good. So SEE YA.

Lauren Brie is another boring one. I couldn’t remember her. She also looks like she has no eyebrows.

Samantha is so young. She is a baby. This photo came out very well though. She just needs to grow up and start looking and acting like model.

Clark sucks. She’s super judgmental and only has one look. I would like her legs though. Thanks.

Isis. Okay, I’ll lay it out straight. She won’t make it far in this competition. She is like the pity case kind of like Heather who had Asperger’s or Whitney being “plus size”. Yeah, they took okay photos but the only reason why they really kept them around is because they are “different”. It was all they talked about. So no matter how long Isis stays around, every time they talk to her or people talk about her, it will ALWAYS be about how she was born a man. Stunning photos and knowledge about the industry don’t matter. Her look is different and she is not commercial enough to be America’s Next Top Model.
Okay, I think that is everyone. I need to hear your thoughts.
GO.
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Okay, so thoughts on this: I totally thought that Nikeysha was the tranny–is that wrong? I kind of like Isis–mainly b/c everyone else is so mean to her! Plus, her pictures are awesome. Elina and Sheena are on my “like” list, for sure. And, like you, I love Marjorie.
Stealthnerd - Agreed! I felt so bad for Isis. People were being suck jerks to her. I do like her, I just don’t think they will be keeping her around for the right reasons when it comes down to it!
Analeigh is my favourite hands down. I’m tired of this whole putting people in because they represent an issue sort of thing. Next year it’ll be a girl who’s dad was a horse.
All throughout the show on Wednesday I kept thinking that Marjorie needs to break into acting and get herself cast as Justin Long’s twin sister, b/c holy crap, they’re identical!
OK, I missed the first episode, but I’m so tuning in next week. I need to be part of this conversation! I lost my obsession after the Naima days. Life hasn’t been the same since.
Elina…i would go gay for. Sheena, i want to hang out with her so bad, can we say FABULOUSITY?
i freaking love sheena too, the girl is my fave i think. she is hilarious and fierce for sure. and i sort of agree about isis, i like her though, she’s smart and takes good pics, but i don’t know if she’ll win. oh and i want to slap clark, want to come with me? :)
I am so happy that you’re doing these recaps.
My favourite so far is Annaleigh (further proof that Ben and I are meant to be together.)
I love Sheena’s personality.
I find Marjorie completely endearing.
Joslyn looked amazing in her photograph. Her voice is really annoying.
I like Samantha’s attitude.
Brittany is beautiful.
Clark is such an asshole. She’s beautiful is a one-dimensional kind of way. She’s just so evil that it makes her ugly.
Lauren looks like an alien.
Sharaun annoyed me with her cockiness and I was glad that she went home.
Nikeysha is so going home next week.
I’m neutral on Hannah, McKey and Elina.
I don’t know how I feel about Isis. On one hand, she’s fucking brave for doing what she’s doing. On the other hand, I’m kind of sick of ANTM force-feeding us all these “issues.” It feels a bit contrived. Isis isn’t even THAT beautiful (though she’s definitely prettier than some of the other girls in the house.) I felt really angry that the other girls were being such bitches to her though - I hope that she defends herself against nasty Clark.
I only saw the second half of the show, so I might have to go online and watch the beginning. I love Marjorie too, but Annaleigh is my favorite. I hope they don’t kick her off next week. I might cry. None of the other girls impressed me too much. Also, I think they are all way too skinny.
I fucking love Sheena too! Way to make the Asian Nation proud, baby!
I also love Marjorie. She reminds me of me :) But she is still making herself go out there and do it, not letting her nerves hold her back. I think she thought Nigel was cute which added to her nerves ;)
I didn’t like Clark much either. But I knew she’d make it because of those legs. Damn I wish I had those legs, too.
I’m also glad Shauran was the one to go. I picked her even before elimination
I feel kind of bad for Isis. At least she knows her shit and knows why she’s there. you know, to model and not talk shit on other girls. I like her and admire her strength, but I doubt they’d let her be ANTM even if she was all that
Pretty much, though Sheena REALLY irritates me. I can’t understand a word she says. Maybe because she’s so ghetto New York? Why can’t we ever get a decent New Yorker without an attitude? We do exist.
Marjorie’s cute. I kinda love Hannah and Analeigh, though I don’t expect them to go very far. Marjorie makes me think of a skitterish horse.
Damn, I missed it! Why I didn’t DVR I don’t know.
I like Brittany and Elina. Of course there has to be one bi-sexual girl on the show! And I agree, they only let Isis through because they need to get the ratings and have an outcast.
I have to admit I like Isis more than I thought I would. Partially because everyone was so mean to her and partially because she didn’t suck as bad as I suspected.
She’s not fabulous, that honor by far belongs to Sheena. Holla! Or as Tyra would say, “Hey-aay!” The girl is amazing. She better stay around.
And you’re right Marjorie is fricken amazing. I have to wonder if her whole awkward is a little bit of act. I mean, if you’re that insecure how do you even get the courage to go out for a show like ANTM? Load yourself down with Valium? I don’t care if it is an act though, as long as she can pose and talk non-stop she’s second on my fav list.
Clark is only around for the bitch factor, let’s be honest. So no matter how terrible she is she’ll stay around because Tyra is all about the dramz.
Clark is a B I T C H. And not just the ‘I’m not here to make friends’ type. On no, she is a bitch born of being the pretty popular girl in a small backwater southern town. Bleck!
Isis…ok so she is a he. She can model..period. BUT, I can’t see Covergirl being comfortable with THAT arrangement so she won’t win.
I have a girl crush on Sheena. She’s great! So far..gosh, I’m so jaded.
Hey, did you know Hannah is from Alaska? Well, she is..from Alaska..just in case you missed that. And I think her sweetness is FAKE.
I like Elina but I think her strong beliefs are going to get her into hot water later on.
Aw, Marjorie..she is so cute. And I love when she speaks french.
I’m diggin’ Brittany! & also, can the girl who talks about being from Alaska all the time just STOP SAYING THAT????? Samantha needs to get out of the 80s - her hairflip during her first interview? really? ha
Clark sucks, is mean, and so are a lot of those girls! It was kind of disheartening to see such harsh words being said, even if it IS antm.
But also…two hours of Tyra, especially with that ridic spacey intro, was a bit too much for me…
Gosh I don’t know why I love this show, but I do. The first hour was such a joke. I didn’t even get the whole future alien thing, but whatever. The girls are ok, I don’t really have a favorite, I usually don’t until they are down to the last 6 or so. I will have to keep watching though :)
I can’t believe it, but I watched some of the show! Since I follow all kinds of gay blogs, I knew about Isis early on, and I have to say I was extremely impressed! She’s got guts, she’s got quite the body, she knows what she’s doing and who she is, and she just seems like a super nice person all around. The others… I agree: judgmental, gorgeous, etc. Well said, chica!
i wrote a huge post on this but mine was all about the drama and the pics were secondary for me lol. i dont think isis is a pity one at all because they clearly pulled her into this *cough* saleisha*cough* and she won and whiteny won and heather was top 4 so…i dont know. marjorie is adorable looks white but wayyyyy too nervous. loved the post though!
I think I’d like my name to be Marjorie! She is cute, hopefully she gets her confidence up.
OK, I missed commenting on here last week…
So, the girls I like -
Analeigh - she’s both cute and gorgeous, and she seems like a very genuinely kind person (like when she was distracting Isis during her hormone therapy). She may not have what it takes to win, but I like her the most so far.
Joslyn - little miss “I tried out 30 times” has really grown on me. I don’t see her winning, but I do see her doing well.
Sheena - poor girl. She’s loaded with so much “natural” hooch, and she can’t even control it. And what was the thing about lying about the fake boobs? Sure, she copped to it later, but why lie in the first place?
Isis - I don’t think she’s a “pity” case; they noticed her as a background model from last year. I always forget that she’s a woman in a man’s body, and really, and while that’s certainly an issue, I don’t think it’s the big deal that everybody’s making it out to be. Like Joslyn, I don’t see her winning, but I think she’ll do well.
GIrls I’m “eh” about:
Marjorie - she takes great photos, but seems like she’d be a drain to be around. To paraphrase a quote from “Say Anything”… “She’s bringing me down, man!”
Elina - as a model, OK. But that whole “lesbian lady-killer” persona she thinks she has? Please. Like, that kiss with Clark? She saw fireworks? Really? Sorry, but all I see is an insecure girl putting on a “big girl” persona. Eh, I should give her a break, since she’s only 18. Kids these days.
Lauren - I have to say, she was absolutely forgettable until the photos last night. She absolutely rocked it. Maybe she’ll be more memorable after the makeover.
Samantha - I like her, but nothing about her says “model.” Everything about her says “girl next door” but still “one of the guys.” Surely, she could get a job modeling for skate or surf wear, or for some other “extreme” sport.
The rest:
McKey - all I think when I see her - she looks like a young version of Laura Bennett from season 3 of Project Runway. Seriously. I can’t take her seriously as a model, because I think she should be designing clothes. Well, that, and the fact that she’s not that great of a model.
Brittany - I don’t have an opinion on her, because nothing about her is memorable to me.
Hannah - normally, I’ll pull for anyone from Alaska (represent!), even if she’s from Squarebanks… but I find it difficult. She’s just such a hayseed. She’s one of those girls that’ll say racist/discriminatory things, but doesn’t realize that what she said was racist or discriminatory. She just doesn’t know how to deal with people that are different from her. I guess she’s got enough raw talent to be a model, but she’ll have to work on her social graces. Hello, understatement.
Clark - I wouldn’t quite call her a bitch, but I certainly wouldn’t want to know her or be her friend, either. There’s nothing genuine about her. She’s like, the opposite of Analeigh.
Sharaun and Nikeysha - yeah, they both needed to go.
And… I’m spent.
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