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Skypilot
Member
10-11-2002
| Friday, January 30, 2004 - 7:52 am
Kappy, I'm so with you about what's her name, the dark haired one who got the "urban mohawk" haircut. There is a snootiness about her that is very off-putting. Even though I thought Heather was a whiner, I understood why it bothered her when she was serving that woman and those male models and the woman never even looked at her. She came across as if being served by someone was her due. I don't like her.
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Scorpiomoon
Member
02-01-2003
| Friday, January 30, 2004 - 10:09 am
Luvmykitties: Thanks for finding and posting the info! I don't believe a word that comes out of Janice's mouth. The whole time she was modelling that woman was as high as a kite. Until she shows actual documentation (like some sort of magazine article from back then in which the word "supermodel" was used to describe her) I will continue to think she's full of it.
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Catfat
Member
06-22-2003
| Friday, January 30, 2004 - 11:57 am
I agree with everyone about Janice. That boozey, over-the-hill critical voice is definitely annoying. I'm thinking, though, that maybe she has a good knack for choosing model attributes that makes her an asset to the show. She's not very pretty anymore, but she has a way of drawing attention to herself, maybe that is what is needed.
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Scorpiomoon
Member
02-01-2003
| Friday, January 30, 2004 - 12:51 pm
Well, guys, looks like we're in for a couple more years worth of this show: 'Top Model' Will Keep Strutting at UPN (Friday, January 30 10:39 AM) LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - In retrospect, it seems obvious: Of course a show about attractive young women competing for a modeling job would do well. It has, and UPN isn't about to let "America's Next Top Model" go. The network has picked up two more cycles of the unscripted show, in which would-be models learn the business under the wing of supermodel Tyra Banks. "Top Model" is developing into a breakout hit for UPN, the Viacom-owned network that seems to be perpetually stuck in sixth place in the Nielsen ratings. Tuesday's (Jan. 27) episode drew more than 7 million viewers, the second-best performance in its time period in network history (behind only the two-hour UPN premiere of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" in 2001). Ratings the network's target audience of adults 18-34 are also, as Banks might say, "fierce." Tuesday's episode ranked second among all networks in the hour behind FOX's "24," which benefited from an "American Idol" lead-in, and finished first among women 18-34. Scheduling details for the third and fourth cycles of the show haven't been worked out yet. Picking up two editions of the series could give UPN the option of scheduling a full season's worth of "Top Model," similar to what CBS does with "Survivor." Applications for the third edition of the show will be available soon at UPN.com.
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Laura11103
Member
08-13-2002
| Friday, January 30, 2004 - 12:57 pm
I know I'm in the minority but I kind of like Janice, think she's really funny and has a good eye. I agree about Tyra trying to sound street and sounding really dumb doing it. This show is awesome, thanks for the info Scorpiomom!
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Fluff
Member
04-04-2003
| Friday, January 30, 2004 - 1:08 pm
I wanted to CHOKE Catie. I wasn't as annoyed with her when I watched it on Tuesday, but when I viewed it again on Wednesday, it pained me more to see what she did to X. 
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Danzdol
Member
05-15-2003
| Friday, January 30, 2004 - 3:14 pm
Catfat- My point was that they can give all the criticism they want but not with that "hollier than thou" attitude. I agree, the girls knew what they were getting into. I really have never seen the show but that one (and last) day. I have been around plenty of criticism in my lifetime , also involved in a somewhat similar environment, and it is my strong opinion that girls take the "criticism" more serious if they don't feel they are being mocked or talked down to as these girls are.But of course that would make for boring television wouldn't it...... I for one, got my 15 minutes too much of that show and will never watch again. yuck.
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Not1worry
Member
09-15-2002
| Friday, January 30, 2004 - 5:13 pm
I can understand Danz' point. This show is hypocritical in acting as though they want to "shape" these girls into Top models. Then they are inconsistent with what they expect from them and their criticism is not constructive. I don't see how the girls are supposed to figure out what the judges want from them. That said, this is my favorite show. Janice is obnoxious, egotistical, and insane, but the show wouldn't be fun without her.
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Kappy
Member
10-05-2002
| Saturday, January 31, 2004 - 5:25 am
As the tv critic in my local paper said . . He's not into fashion or into models but he found this show strangely addictive. And I have to agree because it pulled me in last time when I swore I would never watch a show like this. Luvmy ~ thank you for the bits on Janice. Yes, she's annoying as hell but the panel is usually pretty well balanced, or it was last time, imo. Skypilot ~ ditto everything you said about the dinner. That's the part that really got to me.
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Gina8642
Member
01-25-2003
| Saturday, January 31, 2004 - 8:32 am
Something to keep in mind and I always say it - this show is EDITED! Janice's worst statements are left in. Sentances with caveats have the caveat edited out. Last year several of the booted contestants had nice things to say about Janice. LOL Another thing I've noticec about reality TV in general and ATM in particular - they LOVE to show a hypocrite. Examples - Camille trash talks about Yoanna, Camille tells Yoanna if I have anything to say about you, I'll tell it to your face. Catie - I don't care what they do to my hair, Catie bawling hers eyes out post hair cut to anybody and everybody. Catie again - I don't care what extreme modeling is - I'm up for it, Catie again acting the drama queen during the shoot. Janice's attitude and some of the rest of the judging panal is just an extension of this. They show the rediculous advice, impossible advice and hypocritical advice because it is entertaining to the audience because it OUTRAGES them. If it didn't, there wouldn't be so many posts about it here.
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Eeyoreslament
Member
07-20-2003
| Saturday, January 31, 2004 - 12:21 pm
I completely agree Gina!! They loved showing people who contradict their own words!! Catie: "Fear is such a wasted emotion." Then she's the one practically convulsing at the photo shoot. "I don't want to die" hahaha. I liked Catie up until they made her look like a whiny little boy. Oh speaking of looking like a boy: Is Janice REALLY a female? Maybe she's one of those hidden Y chromosome cases. I've seen drag queens look more female than her. However, she was a hottie back in her day.
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Tobor7
Member
07-19-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 6:11 pm
How many reality shows are judged on subjective analysis of similar tasks that are actually needed to do the JOB that you are competing for? I think this is what makes it interesting.
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Luvmykitties
Member
01-02-2004
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 7:40 pm
PLEASE have Catie leave today! I don't think I can take anymore of her crying! She obviously is NOT cut out for the world of modeling.
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Dat1ua95
Member
11-05-2003
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 8:51 pm
Luv, we are stuck with Katie for another week. 
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Luvmykitties
Member
01-02-2004
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 9:04 pm
I know! I'm sooo disappointed. They kicked my girl off. Xio (or whatever her name is) always seems to have the bugged out eyes when in front of the camera. What's up with that?
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Fabnsab
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 9:21 pm
Wow, these girls are something,else. Catie is such a little brat. Xio is a poor sport. Yoanna is a big phony. That dinner where Xio trashed on the other girls was painful to watch. She comes across as jealous. BTW, if Caties look was so "hookerish," then why did Tyra practically recreat it for herself during the end??
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 10:31 pm
Lupus is a horrible disease, and stress makes it worse, I just started the show tonite, Merecedes is one of my favs
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 10:37 pm
Wow. What a bunch of ungrateful spoiled brats. Unbelievable. I know it's such a cliche, but the only rational reason they are keeping Catie around has got to be for ratings--not because she deserves to be there. My God. She needs to learn to keep her mouth shut at appropriate times. She has no clue how to be professional. While on the phone, Catie's boyfriend said, "My girlfriend isn't a quitter!" No.,. She's a whiny, annoying drama queen. After tonight's episode, I'm starting to feel sorry for Camille. Sure the girl is a "diva", but she's not a freakin' pouty brat like many of the rest of them. And no matter what, they won't let up on her. Aye yi yi. Thank God Shandi is there just doing her own thing and not making a total ass of herself. And did anyone hear Tyra at the end when she was introducing Janice? She said, "Janice is the first supermodel...or so she says." HA HA HA! I wish there was a definitive person worth rooting for. The girls who do seem likable just haven't got what it takes (IMO). And the ones that do, are so unlikable.
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Jhezzie
Member
07-05-2001
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 11:00 pm
Ok. I didn't watch this last year, but I've seen two shows this time. I am (looking around) hooked, lol! First of all, that cry-baby Katie has just got to go! Ewwww. Secondly, I did hear Tyra say "..or so she says." I fell over laughing. Janice is so bitter and jealous of those fresh, young faces that she can barely keep herself seated. Geez. I loved seeing Betsey Johnson! She's a hoot. I have always loved her work, but we used to get a kick out of her own outfits. I'm sorry, but she could NEVER dress herself, lol. Anyway, I can't believe I'm watching...
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 11:10 pm
Jhezzie: I felt the exact same way you did when I found myself sucked in to the second episode of the first season. Now, I'm in it for the long haul. Welcome to our guilty pleasure. 
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Kappy
Member
06-29-2002
| Tuesday, February 03, 2004 - 11:45 pm
"The girls who do seem likable just haven't got what it takes . . " I'm with you on that, Scorpio. I knew Janescia wouldn't last but I really liked her take on people and life. I really wish her well. Mercedes really does have a way with the camera. I hope she is able to hold up and gain her strength back. And ayeee, there's not many left who can complain about Camille anymore because they have shown their own bad sides as well. I couldn't believe they showed how Xio behaved at dinner and then to flash back to the apartment and see Catie doing the same thing, ayeee! Notice Camille was one of the few not participating in all of that? Now if she could just drop the attitude and that need "to be right". Yoanna did a great job of turning everyone against her which in my book makes her just as bad as Camille. Sigh ~ who to root for this time . . . . .
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 12:41 am
Fabnsab -- I thought EXACTLY the same thing!! HAHAhahaha BTW, if Caties look was so "hookerish," then why did Tyra practically recreat it for herself during the end??
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 12:53 am
These are a few things I thought while watching tonight's episode: * Mercedes is lovely in photographs. Her smile and her jawline are gorgeous. And the outfit she chose to reflect her personal style was fabulous for her. * I think Yoanna also has a beautiful face and I really like her personal style. Her complaining all the time, not so much, but her face is lovely to look at. She does look older than she says she is, though (23? 24?) * I do think Camille is "attitudinal," but for the past few episodes I thought the other women's high-schoolish b*tching about it was way way worse. Random observations about some of the others -- Xio -- top model? No. And what's wrong with Grace Jones? I thought Tyra hit the nail on the head with her comments at the end. Her actions in that shoot, coupled with her complaining at the dinner... yuck. Of course it was edited, but it was bad enough. Catie -- weak jawline, weaker disposition. Shandi -- looking better and better. She should go to the Kate Hudson school of style, though, and keep that hair over her ears . I agree with Betsey Johnson that her "differentness" (I'm enjoying making up words tonight) is part of her appeal, though. April -- gorgeous in photos, sort of bland in person. Maybe it's her eyebrows. Oh, well. She still looks better than I could ever hope to. And she seems to work hard. Sara -- she reminds me sooo much of a good friend of mine it isn't even funny. So I can't see her without thinking about that. Just my random observations. I'm sure they're all lovely in person, blah blah, but it's a modeling competition, and those are my thoughts. 
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Sweetbabygirl
Member
08-31-2002
| Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 9:09 am
Who was eliminated last week? When I remember I watch it. <Hoping that Mercedes (GREAT SMILE!!) or Camille wins!>
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Ark
Member
07-10-2001
| Wednesday, February 04, 2004 - 1:28 pm
I missed Tuesday's show. Does anyone know if it repeats on Wednesday's still and if so, at what time? I'm in the Central time zone. The TV Guide just has "Local Programming" listed on UPN in the evenings.
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