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Seamonkey

Sunday, July 07, 2002 - 11:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Big jerk.. Kyle.. <raspberry>


MissL.. Coral was part of the NY cast.. and she had a major 'tude but mellowed by the end and wasn't too bad on the RW/RR challenge.

One more episode, yay..

Julieboo

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 01:04 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Anyone know if tonight's finale is only a half hour long? Is that typical?

Zeyna

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 04:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yep, only 1/2 hour long. I think that's typical, but I wonder if they'll have a reunion of some sort next week.. not sure if I care to see one though.

Kaili

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 07:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
What is this about a missing season in Vancouver? I never heard about this before but saw a commercial during the first break in the finale...anyone know?

I thought that was pretty rude of Chris and Tonya to miss cara's singing- saying they didn't care then (chris) being so apologetic. Ugh! And Keri is going to miss Kyle the most!? Has she learned nothing???

Zeyna

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 08:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I cought that too Kaili... It ran so quick, by the time it registered, the commercial was already over. Did you happen to notice when Vancouver was mentioned (after back to NY or before)? Will have to do some research on this..

By the end I really liked Theo, Cara and Chris and everyone else not so much. Keri seems to have a good head on her shoulders as well, but I don't get her facination with Kyle at all. I won't even mention my thoughts on Tonya as she's right at the bottom of my list.

Kaili

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 08:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think it was after New York..possibly right before the Chicago one. I missed when they said it was going to be played on MTV because it was still registering for me too (and I was trying to figure out if they were showing the cast and what they were talking about in general). I wonder if this was Vancouver BC or WA...and why it was never shown.

I don't watch MTV much (just for the Real World pretty much, and the Osbournes when it was on) so who knows if I'll ever get to find out. Being MTV though, it'l be played 500 times after the first time!

Annie

Tuesday, July 09, 2002 - 09:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
From http://www.rw11.theproducerboys.net/news.htm
(couldn't access the link directly, but when I googled 'mtv real world vancouver' the link came up and I looked at the cached file.)
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MTV has joined forces with the producers of its "Real World" series to develop a TV movie that parodies the hit reality franchise.

"The Real World: The Lost Season," which airs on the music cable channel Aug. 6, will tweak the long- running series with a two-hour fictional account of a "Real World" season gone horribly awry.

It will focus on a "Real World" cast as they adjust to their new home in Vancouver and are asked to participate in an "all-star physical challenge" with past "Real World" stars (who play themselves). The cast is then lured to another house by a disgruntled fan who had tried repeatedly to get on the show; he then forces the housemates to re-enact "Real World" moments under penalty of death.

"As reality programming has reached a fevered pitch on other networks, we have decided that it is time to extend this brand by creating an original movie for television with a tongue-in-cheek and satirical look at the reality genre as well as this long-standing series," said MTV Entertainment president Brian Graden.

The latest installment of "The Real World," set in Chicago, is the franchise's highest-rated in its 11 seasons. The series was created by Mary-Ellis Bunim and Jon Murray.

Kaili

Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 08:35 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Sounds kind of fun- thanks for finding out about it!

Max

Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 09:01 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Sounds more fun than the Chicago season. :)

Tonya is nothing if not consistent. Right down to the last day, she kept her barriers up. At least Chris apologized for being so self-centered and going to the gym instead of spending the last night with the group. Tonya is one stubborn kid.

Cara finally got mad! Too bad she vented to Aneesa instead of directly to Tonya where it would have had more effect. It's progress, though, towards actually having opinions and feelings and acknowledging them. She has a nice voice. I wonder how her L.A. experience is going? There's a huge chance that the town will chew her up and spit her out quickly.

Of this entire cast, Theo comes out the winner. He really did grow a lot through the experience. He got past some major prejudices about gay people and he learned to cooperate and get along with lots of folks. He's an impressive kid with a bright future ahead of him.

Overall, though, this was my least favorite season. Maybe the Real World has run its course. Hopefully the Las Vegas cast will be more interesting.

Kaili

Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 09:10 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I really didn't think this one was very good either- they could have probably made a better show out of it by using other material they may have cut? Who knows, but I didn't really get into Seattle, Miami, or London either.

Julieboo

Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 09:24 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Flat is what I thought of the finale. I hoped K&K woulda talked at least...

Seamonkey

Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 10:58 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Julie, I suspect Keri finally gave up talking to Kyle.. he's pretty much like a rock and doesn't seem to really get someone else's point of view, really everything is about him and from his view.

I also think Theo definitely evolved way more than anyone else in the house. I wish we'd gotten to see his family. I always like that part of Real World.

I had a little lightbulb about Tonya last night. I suspect now that she went on the show with a giant fear that she might lose him (look at past RW seasons and how many of them had problems with the boyfriend/girlfriend at home and how many broke up or moved on). I think part of the excessive phone calling and stressing to Justin that she wasn't bonding with the others, that she wasn't changing, was about reassuring him (or herself) that she had no reason to move away from her relationship with him. I could be way out in left field but I think she was torn between the experience and change and maintaining her status quo.

(I think that I read something about her being in California so it could be that despite all of the effort she didn't stay with Justin, but don't know).

I have no doubt that Chris and Tonya should have gone to Cara's night on the stage, but I also have no doubt that she probably should have been able to get over it if they didn't. Seemed like the others only stirred tho pot about how awful Chris and Tonya had been. Oh Well. Cara's insistence that Tonya had to move away from her at the table was right out of third grade. If she really wants a career in the limelight she's going to have to learn to deal with much more than this.

Kyle's goodbyes seemed pretty fake/wooden/fratboy except what he said to Cara and Aneesa, that was sweet, if a bit condescending (he worries about them in relationships.. maybe he should work on his own).

And surprise surprise there IS a reunion show next week. Way too soon IMO, but there it is. The previews looked like they felt awkward.

Julieboo

Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 12:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
My list of in order of who I ended up liking best:

Keri/Theo Tied for First place (and Theo wins the Most Improvement Award)
Chris/Aneesa Tied for third
Tonya-fifth
Cara-just above bottom
Kyle-way on bottom

Sea, why is the reunion too soon? Do they usually do it later? I wonder when they taped the reunion. How long after the season ends do they usually tape it?

Yes, Cara was being weird (immature) about the seat switching thing.

Kaili

Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 12:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
She was ready to throw a tantrum over the seating and I was thinking...hey Cara, then why don't you trade places with someone else if it's taht big of a deal?

I don't think the reunion is too soon. If it was just taped, then it's been awhile for them. The show probably ended around October- still looked like decent weather and probably not too long after Sept. 11 since that episode was around the middle to end of the season.

Whenever MTV does the Real World reunions though, I don't think they're well done. I was very disappointed last time they had the whole group reunion with all the people from all seasons. They focus alot on some people while ignoring others. Also, these people probably haven't done much since the show ended...in that sense it hasn't been that long. Seems like a better time to have a New York reunion.

Now, I wonder if that one girl- I forgot her name- the New Orleans one with the tiny eyebrows- anyone know if she stayed with that guy in New Orleans (are they still together).

Max

Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 12:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Kali,
If you mean Kelly from the New Orleans cast (the one who had a doctor boyfriend named Peter on the show), she was on the RW/RR challenge and they were still together then. :)

Kaili

Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 12:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Yep, that's who I was talking about. Thanks!

Muse

Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 12:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Actually - I've heard elsewhere that Kelly recently moved to New York (I think - it might have been L.A.), and that she and Peter broke up because of the distance factor.

Squaredsc

Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 05:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
yes another rw has ended with a whimper. it wasn't as exciting as hawaii which is my favorite so far, miami was ok with the 3some and all. anyhoo, i pretty much liked them all except for kyle and tonya and you all know the reasons why i don't like them.

i don't blame cara for not wanting that *itch sitting next to her at dinner especially when she basically said that she didn't give a d*mn about her farewell, yes it is childish but sometimes we have to go there, he*l i would have pushed her out the chair or accidentaly spilled something on her, oops.

hope the reunion will be better than the other reunion shows.

p.s. tonya didn't get to miss justin 'cause she was on the phone with him all day everyday and he was there everyother weekend. hope she doesn't have to pay the long distance bill.

Seamonkey

Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 02:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Julie.. a reunion this soon after the show ended and even closer to the actual airing of the show just brings back people who are usually still unable to put the experience into perspective, in my opinion. But, hey, I'll tape it.

Squared.. a whimper indeed :) a whimper and a whine.. I never got over San Francisco, nothing has compared since, but I've enjoyed other seasons, each for different reasons.

Tonya didn't say she didn't give a d*amn until after Chris pulled his little passive-aggressive apology routine and everyone expected her to follow suit, and Cara had jumped on her and asked her to move.. I'm with Kaili.. Cara.. just switch with someone else.. Cara HAD previously said it didn't matter so much that they didn't hear her sing, just that they should spend time as a group.. well, they came to dinner and she immediately spewed all over them.. can we say, why would they want to be with you? Can we say a wee bit hypocritcal..

Yup, I agree, Tonya didn't get to miss Justin, and I think she was terrified that she wouldn't miss him, so she basically closed herself to the experience. Too bad, but she cannot blame anyone by herself.

Max

Thursday, July 11, 2002 - 03:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
MTV's 'Real' Finale Posts Record
Thu Jul 11, 3:30 AM ET

HOLLYWOOD (Variety) - The Tuesday night finale of MTV's 11th season of "Real World" was the most-watched episode in the series' history, drawing 5.5 million viewers.


It also scored a 6.1 cable rating in 12- to 34-year-olds, MTV's core demo. Among MTV's cable households, the episode garnered a 4.4 rating.

The performance tops ratings performances during earlier parts of this season when "Real World Chicago" led into ratings monster "The Osbournes."

Tuesday night's episode was followed by the fourth and final episode of "Diary Presents: Brandy -- Special Delivery." That show drew 3.7 million viewers, a 4.1 cable rating in viewers 12-34 and a 3.3 cable household rating.

Seamonkey

Tuesday, July 16, 2002 - 12:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
RW "Reunion" for Chicgo cast tonight, one hour long for those who are taping...

Julieboo

Wednesday, July 17, 2002 - 10:20 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Seamonkey! I would have totally forgotten about it. However, after watching it, I think that (missing it) might not have been a bad thing!

I was rather let down. No one seemd to think Kyle came off looking bad. I was disappointed that it looked like Kyle & Keri never made "nice."

I thought Tonya looked good. So surprised to see that she & Justin broke up. Would have liked to hear more about that.

Squaredsc

Friday, July 19, 2002 - 05:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
i enjoyed the reunion, but keep missing the first 20 minutes. i wish they said why tonya and justin broke up. oh well on to las vegas.

Seamonkey

Friday, July 19, 2002 - 07:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Considering how emotional Tonya was, it wasn't clear as a bell, but she basically said that seeing herself on RW made her realize she had to grow/change and that wasn't going to happen if she stayed with Justin. I do think that goes along with my theory (which could be crazy, or not) that Justin was part of the reason she didn't participate so fully and that she felt the need to be on a constant umblical (phone) cord to him.. But yes! On to Vegas!

Laura11103

Monday, August 19, 2002 - 01:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I was shocked that Tonya and Justin broke up. She was soooooooooooooooooo ready to settle down with him. I can't imagine who else would be up with all her crap!