Pat! I love your points! I am so thankful you and Carolyn have been able to break down this show. It's Tyra Reality. I was so pissed off that Shannon went home b/c Tyra asked the models to stay true to their brands and then they are in Crete poising in underwear like "Tyra's Top Model Angels" in Greek salad! I just don't understand this show anymore. But as fan of the show for 17 seasons, it's taken me this time to realize its a show and its about ratings. I really couldn't care who wins.
aww ~~ pat, u looked so cute there ~~!!love the tie and the shirt ! i think shannon was ok, but during the deliberation, i almost thought she would be magically saved... you know, like how tyra liked her.
lol lol lol, Pat you make me laugh each week, thankyou :) Shannon went home biased on her port folio. No this week photo aside, she was sucking at the competition and it was time to go. Shannon's stance on underwear vrs swim suit (love it or hate it) is not confusing... Is it socially expectable (and legal) to go to the beach, walk down the street and then go have hot chips in your swim suit? -Yes. In your underwear? No.
@ABlogAboutThings Hey did you notice in this episode that the girls were wearing headbands in some of there cut scenes where they talk to the camera? Another makeover!? :D!!
Patrick, you make me laugh every time I watch your recaps! You are hilarious and take the words right out of my mouth. Do you think Lisa's profile looked a little teensy bit like Shannon? Glad she was sent home. Until this episode, I was liking Angelea more and more (vs cycle 14 and 13 semi finals). She fell flat for me and it looks like next episode her old personality is coming back. Oh nooo. Poor Laura! Raunchy... I think the final two will be Lisa and Dominique. Or Allison and Dominque.
I don't think Shannon's message/brand is confusing as everyone makes it to be. Her morality has been pretty clear to me so I don't know why people call her stupid and get so nasty and vile towards her. She doesn't do the best job of selling her message, but it's pretty clear to me. She doesn't do underwear not because of how much the underwear shows (she's shown that's not a problem), but because underwear = bedroom wear, as in only for private showing, which differs from bathing suit.
I was flabbergasted by this photoshoot concept. Of all the things that come to mind when thinking of Greece, they chose salad??? That's like having them come to Germany and pose in a bowl of sauerkraut, there is only so much "sexy" you can get out of food. Also, I'd feel offended if I were Greek. I think Shannon will be fine. :) She's already a working model. I don't think she would've won the cycle anyway, so at least she's still happy with herself.
I'm surprised you didn't say anything about Dominique! I know she's not your favorite ( not mine either) but she has aged BEAUTIFULLY!! She's stunning and doesn't even look like a drag queen anymore and has gotten so much control of her body like WHATTTT....she's stunning...personality wise i vote Lisa, creative artsy wise i vote Alison, underdog wise i vote Angelea, but I really think the best actual model model is Dominique...I would have NEVER said that during her season!
I kinda knew Shannon was going home because they kinda hinted throught the episode how she didn't have a top callout and the reason she stayed in her cycle with out doing a shoot was because she had strong portfolio to back it up.
The way i saw it, Shannon's elimination was inevitable. The Judges were calling her boring for the last few episodes and I knew Angelea wouldn't be eliminated cause everyone loves her.I think the top three will be Lisa, Allison and Angelea. Although I love Allison and I want her to win, the only one I can see taking/doing interviews is Lisa.
Bench Body underwear always do look like swimsuits so it's interesting to imagine Shannon wearing one. @ABlogAboutThings, I suggest you check out Bench's website. You'd be amazed on how Bench models promote their clothing-line especially under Bench Body. :D
I'm shocked at how many people disliked Shannon. She was clearly a victim of editing, and I'm sure her elimination scenario was completely rigged from day one. I'm happy she's an all star and out of all the girls, she was the most robbed contestant ever on her own cycle, where she lost to Tyra's #1 enemy Adrianne. I think she wasn't a reality TV whore looking for attention and thats why people consider her "boring" to me, she's the realest contestant ever.
I have two parts to this as I have a bit to say. Sorry First, Pat, love the checkered shirt. So chic Second, I saw the photos and none of them were really that great. Dominique was the best but it was decent, not great This seaosn is dull. There isnt much drama which I do love the catfights and this season hasnt delivered this much. You'd think this would be a given in All-Stars with big personalities. Going to Greece didnt make the season much better. Wasnt that exicted this time
It WAS Shannon's time to go, I admit, but there are some people commenting below with some really cruel things about her. I know some people might not like her, but they shouldn't hate her for disagreeing with her.
@athabaskanian I concur with your statement. I felt Shannon was being a hypocrite by not wanting to pose in underwear but yet she would pose in a bikini that left less to the imagination. Also, did anyone notice that she did pose in underwear in Cycle 1? Jus sayin. Honestly, the underwear looked like swimwear. She should have sucked it up and posed.
I know everyone is rooting for Allison, but what exactly do you think she's going to do with the prizes? She was signed by the same agency after Cycle 12 as Fo Porter and Fo's portfolio took off and Allison never did much. And can you imagine Allison being a correspondent for Extra? I just can't. I don't think I would want to watch her struggle with that. Allison is great as your BFF or even looking at her photos in a magazine, but as a television personality?
@vickeydisneyqueen She said she won't pose in underwear to anyone but her husband, she wasn't married back then. Back in cycle one, she just won't do NUDE shoots.
@QueenSnowballa I'm happy they finally threw her a bone this week. She's been doing pretty well this cycle. Plus we all know a black girl is due to win about every third cycle.
With Shannon, what she advocates is hypocritical. i mean when Tyra showed her first shot in Cycle 1, it was a bikini and underwear then she dosent do this photo shoot? I dont get her and thank god she is gone. Shes conventionally the most beautiful person there but Ive said many times. Shes blah. I want Allison to win so bad and I think she might win but Dominiques getting a edit. Tyra said she is no longer masculine looking. She wasnt shown much in earlier episodes. Lisas dying out
I want Laura to win so bad. But is it bad the only reason I want her to win is because I don't want to see her cry like she did when she got eliminated on cycle 13? I was like WHHHYYYYYY:'(... Lol.. But on the other hand I want Angelea to win or Allison doesn't matter. Go Laura!:)
I know is a little confusing but I then got thinking that when you're going to the beach you use a bathing suit but you dont use underwear, is almost the same but you just dont do it. Well at least that's how I believe that she thinks.
clearly this episode was catered to shannon... she wouldve been first if she did it and cut if she didnt... i dont think jay ever got over her following robyn in the first season. Laura couldve left too!
Pat! I love your points! I am so thankful you and Carolyn have been able to break down this show. It's Tyra Reality. I was so pissed off that Shannon went home b/c Tyra asked the models to stay true to their brands and then they are in Crete poising in underwear like "Tyra's Top Model Angels" in Greek salad! I just don't understand this show anymore. But as fan of the show for 17 seasons, it's taken me this time to realize its a show and its about ratings. I really couldn't care who wins.
I actually liked the photoshoot!!
aww ~~ pat, u looked so cute there ~~!!love the tie and the shirt !
i think shannon was ok, but during the deliberation, i almost thought she would be magically saved... you know, like how tyra liked her.
lol lol lol, Pat you make me laugh each week, thankyou :)
Shannon went home biased on her port folio. No this week photo aside, she was sucking at the competition and it was time to go.
Shannon's stance on underwear vrs swim suit (love it or hate it) is not confusing...
Is it socially expectable (and legal) to go to the beach, walk down the street and then go have hot chips in your swim suit? -Yes. In your underwear? No.
@ABlogAboutThings Hey did you notice in this episode that the girls were wearing headbands in some of there cut scenes where they talk to the camera? Another makeover!? :D!!
Rickshaw driver.... ahahahahahaha
Shannon FINALLYYYY left!!! omgggggg it's about time!!
Patrick, you make me laugh every time I watch your recaps! You are hilarious and take the words right out of my mouth.
Do you think Lisa's profile looked a little teensy bit like Shannon? Glad she was sent home.
Until this episode, I was liking Angelea more and more (vs cycle 14 and 13 semi finals). She fell flat for me and it looks like next episode her old personality is coming back. Oh nooo.
Poor Laura! Raunchy... I think the final two will be Lisa and Dominique. Or Allison and Dominque.
I don't think Shannon's message/brand is confusing as everyone makes it to be. Her morality has been pretty clear to me so I don't know why people call her stupid and get so nasty and vile towards her. She doesn't do the best job of selling her message, but it's pretty clear to me. She doesn't do underwear not because of how much the underwear shows (she's shown that's not a problem), but because underwear = bedroom wear, as in only for private showing, which differs from bathing suit.
I was flabbergasted by this photoshoot concept. Of all the things that come to mind when thinking of Greece, they chose salad??? That's like having them come to Germany and pose in a bowl of sauerkraut, there is only so much "sexy" you can get out of food. Also, I'd feel offended if I were Greek.
I think Shannon will be fine. :) She's already a working model. I don't think she would've won the cycle anyway, so at least she's still happy with herself.
I'm surprised you didn't say anything about Dominique! I know she's not your favorite ( not mine either) but she has aged BEAUTIFULLY!! She's stunning and doesn't even look like a drag queen anymore and has gotten so much control of her body like WHATTTT....she's stunning...personality wise i vote Lisa, creative artsy wise i vote Alison, underdog wise i vote Angelea, but I really think the best actual model model is Dominique...I would have NEVER said that during her season!
It wasn't a modeling agency in Athens. It was the airport lounge
@TheLoveDivas Thank you, Love Divas. It's actually very dark navy blue :)
Allison is like the best!! Great recap.. i couldnt watch. :( thnx! :)
I kinda knew Shannon was going home because they kinda hinted throught the episode how she didn't have a top callout and the reason she stayed in her cycle with out doing a shoot was because she had strong portfolio to back it up.
@icevalk I actually love Allison a lot... I think she's really cool and artistic... Not sure if I want her to win though.
The way i saw it, Shannon's elimination was inevitable. The Judges were calling her boring for the last few episodes and I knew Angelea wouldn't be eliminated cause everyone loves her.I think the top three will be Lisa, Allison and Angelea. Although I love Allison and I want her to win, the only one I can see taking/doing interviews is Lisa.
Bench Body underwear always do look like swimsuits so it's interesting to imagine Shannon wearing one.
@ABlogAboutThings, I suggest you check out Bench's website. You'd be amazed on how Bench models promote their clothing-line especially under Bench Body. :D
I'm shocked at how many people disliked Shannon. She was clearly a victim of editing, and I'm sure her elimination scenario was completely rigged from day one. I'm happy she's an all star and out of all the girls, she was the most robbed contestant ever on her own cycle, where she lost to Tyra's #1 enemy Adrianne. I think she wasn't a reality TV whore looking for attention and thats why people consider her "boring" to me, she's the realest contestant ever.
I have two parts to this as I have a bit to say. Sorry
First, Pat, love the checkered shirt. So chic
Second, I saw the photos and none of them were really that great. Dominique was the best but it was decent, not great
This seaosn is dull. There isnt much drama which I do love the catfights and this season hasnt delivered this much. You'd think this would be a given in All-Stars with big personalities.
Going to Greece didnt make the season much better. Wasnt that exicted this time
You aren't too keen on Allison are you, Pat? Who do you think will win, and who would you like to win?
Totally agree about Shannon. Her reason is bull and confusing but yeah she stayed true to her brand
Allison's speech was NOT boring!
@SilverAnicore Agreed!
Underwear vs. Swimsuit lol
It WAS Shannon's time to go, I admit, but there are some people commenting below with some really cruel things about her.
I know some people might not like her, but they shouldn't hate her for disagreeing with her.
@athabaskanian I concur with your statement. I felt Shannon was being a hypocrite by not wanting to pose in underwear but yet she would pose in a bikini that left less to the imagination. Also, did anyone notice that she did pose in underwear in Cycle 1? Jus sayin. Honestly, the underwear looked like swimwear. She should have sucked it up and posed.
this thing is between dominique and allison they will be the final 2!
they keep eliminating all my favorites :(
my only favorites that are still there are laura and allison
@saeefa Ya, I know, I didn't phrase that right
@cammmmmmmmm That's a good point.
I know everyone is rooting for Allison, but what exactly do you think she's going to do with the prizes? She was signed by the same agency after Cycle 12 as Fo Porter and Fo's portfolio took off and Allison never did much. And can you imagine Allison being a correspondent for Extra? I just can't. I don't think I would want to watch her struggle with that. Allison is great as your BFF or even looking at her photos in a magazine, but as a television personality?
Bench Body...yey!
Georgina Wilson... Double yey!
@vickeydisneyqueen
She said she won't pose in underwear to anyone but her husband, she wasn't married back then.
Back in cycle one, she just won't do NUDE shoots.
@QueenSnowballa ive been thinking that same exact thing!!
Li'l' Baby Cats!!
@SilverAnicore Or going to France and dressing up as fries!!
I am still rooting for Alison=]
Didn't Dominique look like Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City the early seasons when she was on panel?
*in a realistic setting
I cannot believe that Tyra actually planned a photoshoot around a GREEK SALAD. What the what? That is some pot ledom shit right there.
@Sei1863 I don't think she is completely unengaged with her own morality. To call her stupid as a result seems kind of harsh.
im pretty sure those dignitaries were just extras
@QueenSnowballa I'm happy they finally threw her a bone this week. She's been doing pretty well this cycle. Plus we all know a black girl is due to win about every third cycle.
pat, shannon is a working model
They're downplaying Dominique a lot. You think she could win?
With Shannon, what she advocates is hypocritical. i mean when Tyra showed her first shot in Cycle 1, it was a bikini and underwear then she dosent do this photo shoot?
I dont get her and thank god she is gone. Shes conventionally the most beautiful person there but Ive said many times. Shes blah.
I want Allison to win so bad and I think she might win but Dominiques getting a edit. Tyra said she is no longer masculine looking. She wasnt shown much in earlier episodes.
Lisas dying out
I want Laura to win so bad. But is it bad the only reason I want her to win is because I don't want to see her cry like she did when she got eliminated on cycle 13? I was like WHHHYYYYYY:'(... Lol.. But on the other hand I want Angelea to win or Allison doesn't matter. Go Laura!:)
I know is a little confusing but I then got thinking that when you're going to the beach you use a bathing suit but you dont use underwear, is almost the same but you just dont do it. Well at least that's how I believe that she thinks.
it's funny how top model slowly turns into drag race.
clearly this episode was catered to shannon... she wouldve been first if she did it and cut if she didnt... i dont think jay ever got over her following robyn in the first season. Laura couldve left too!
they are having bad ideas for photoshoots now!
i miss carolyn where is she?
ur damn righte eveyone loves allison, all the hater better know it
@Xmenfan246 NEVER! Well, at least not for me :)
sorry for my english in advance, I never really liked shannon, and btw she did lingerie like twice in her cycle, she is kinda of a hypocritical prude.
Shannon is a hypocrite
you sound sad. what's wrong
Shannons shoulders are gross. End of story.