TAR 31, Recap Leg 1, 4/17/19

Welcome to Leg 1 of The Amazing Race 31! I was ready for the premiere at the end of May, so I was surprised when the first episode happened during Holy Week. Anyway, the Amazing Camera twists and turns through LA, and makes its way to the beaches. We end up in Hermosa Beach and as usual, to Phil, who is just hanging out. Phil wanders to Hermosa Beach Pier, the Starting Line for The Amazing Race 31. However, the teams are making their way to the beach, and these teams are here for a special Reality Television Showdown. It’s Big Brother vs. The Amazing Race vs. Survivor! (click for more)

Project Runway 4/25/19--"Elegance is the New Black" summary

Previously on “Project Runway”: the designers were asked to design a video game character. But then everyone harped on how it shouldn't be a costume, even though that's literally what they're doing. And then they rewarded costumes. Some things never change, I guess. I mean Christian was asking everyone “but what does she do?” and demanding gimmicks. Tessa made a miller's daughter, complete with overalls that converted to an apron and a fake bag of flour. And let me tell you, I play Slime Rancher and the main character looks like Tessa's design. But they gave the win to Hester and her ribbons and jetpack. Venny made a weird Christian superhero, but Rakan made some folded leather top, and didn't listen to anyone (again) so Rakan was out. (click for more)

TAR 31, Recap Leg 0, 4/10/19

Welcome back to the Amazing Race! It’s season number thirty-one, and the gimmick this season is a Battle of the CBS Reality Network Stars! Now, to be fair, I was anticipating this start after school had completed so I was completely caught off guard when this season was moved up to HOLY WEEK of all times to start a television show. (Toyouke: “I do not like that there are no individual team videos.”) That does make things difficult. Oh, and I brought Toyouke along for the snark. Aren’t you lucky? Since the teams of two were predetermined, and many are from the same reality show, we’ll be able to do this the way it should be, as in without watching the first episode. The eleven teams for TAR31 are (click for more):

Project Runway 4/18/19--"Power Play" summary

Previously on “Project Runway”: luxury streetwear. Not everyone was able to handle streetwear, but for some it was their wheelhouse. Also Dapper Dan came to comment on everything. Bishme won with a cool jacket that could be personalized. Kovid made something too boring, and was finally eliminated. (click for more)

Project Runway 4/11/19--"High Fashion to High Street" summary

Previously on “Project Runway”: we had this season's unconventional materials challenge out in the woods. Everyone was supposed to make “survival chic” outfits out of camping supplies and leaves. Also camping, and also the runway was outside too. Several people made high fashion looks, but not “survivor” looks. Renee made a cargo jacket and hung pouches and whatnot off it, and she really did the best at meeting “survival” so she won. Afa was eliminated, for making a weird net skirt and I think because his model was cold and the judges fixated on that fact. (click for more)

Project Runway 4/5/19--"Survive in Style" summary

Previously on “Project Runway”: everyone had to make a head-to-toe look with a print. Of course some people don't use prints and kind of freaked out, but that's to be expected. Hester won, I guess because she doubted herself so she needed encouragement? I didn't mind her look, anyway. Nadine was upset she got one of the plus-sized models, then complained about her walk, then told the judges she couldn't make what she wanted because of her model. She was sent home, although she did say in her exit interview that she's not cut out for the show. And not everyone is cut out for reality television, so it's not like that's a huge failing on her part or anything. I just wish she could have made that decision and left without complaining a bunch so it seems like she hates fat people. You know? (click for more)

Project Runway delay

Sorry guys, but I'm exhausted, and I can't get a recap up tonight. It's gonna have to wait until after work. It'll get there eventually. Thanks for waiting.