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Nila Priyambodo
Editor in Chief
Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a reality television junkie. Some people might argue that reality TV destroys the name of television and scripted sitcoms and dramas. But I’ve got to admit, it’s a guilty pleasure I’m addicted to. And next week is reality TV heaven week for me.
On Tuesday we have one of my favorite reality television shows: “The Amazing Race.” I’m excited that another season has started. Last season’s family themed race was not as thrilling as previous seasons and not as memorable as the seasons with Team Guido, the entrepreneurs or the twin models.
But I would love to go on this show. Not necessarily to win the $1 million; that’s just an added bonus. But I would love the chance to be able to travel and see the different cultures that make up the globe.
However, if I were on the show, I would have to have a really patient partner because I don’t know how to read maps, I’m terribly bad with directions and I don’t know how to drive a stick. We’d probably even be the first team to get eliminated.
Then on Wednesday night we have the finale of “Project Runway.” I’ve been waiting all season for this night. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that either Chloe or Daniel V. will win the chance to create their own clothing line. Their clothing represents a sophisticated and elegant, but trendy woman.
I was also hoping that Nick would be in the final three, but unfortunately the ever annoying Santino managed to nab the spot.
I’m shocked Santino is still in the running after all his over-the-top creations, including the “Auf Wiedersehn” lingerie. It was like fairytale meets German elves. To me, he’s the Wendy Pepper of season two. Remember her over-the-top matronly outfits? There is, however, one thing I love about Santino: his impressions of Tim Gunn. “Where’s Adrae?” or “Daniel I think what you’ve created is delicious. Designers, rock the casbah. Designers, up until now, you’ve all effin’ sucked. However, go out there and kick butt.”
On that same night is the season premiere of “America’s Next Top Model.” Hopefully this season there won’t be model wannabes who whine and eventually drop out because they don’t want to get their hair cut or go psycho when they found their granola bar half eaten. It’s also fun to watch Tyra Banks act as if she’s the best thing that ever happened to the modeling industry and it doesn’t hurt to have a wacky panel of judges.
And finally, we have “American Idol,” which is on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. I already have a few favorites that I’m rooting for, including 16-year-old Paris Bennett, Ace Young, Ayla Brown and underdogs Kevin Covais and Taylor Hicks. I kind of wish that the cowboy made it to the top 24 as well. He touched my heart ever since he said that he only sang to the turkeys on his farm.
Judge Simon Cowell has been getting a lot of heat for some of the comments he made. I love the fact that he’s honest about people’s singing abilities. That’s what sets him apart from the other judges.
I mean, if these singers can’t take constructive criticism from Simon, how are they going to be able to handle the criticism they’ll get outside the American Idol bubble.
But Simon does need to keep some of the comments he makes about a contestant’s personal lifestyle to himself. It has nothing to do with their voice.
Next week is going to be heaven for me. And although the contestants I like never seem to win, I will continue to watch. It’s the drama and emotions from these real people that keep me hooked on reality television.
Nila Priyambodo, a senior journalism major, is editor in chief of the Campus Times. She can be reached by e-mail at npriyambodo@ulv.edu. |
