Comments on: PROJECT RUNWAY 3.6: HOW TRASHY http://sammit.freedomblogging.com/2006/08/17/project-runway-36-how-trashy/ Fashion, beauty and shopping ideas from former Tribune style editor Sam Mittelsteadt. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:43:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Eusta B. http://sammit.freedomblogging.com/2006/08/17/project-runway-36-how-trashy/#comment-503 Eusta B. Sat, 19 Aug 2006 12:10:02 +0000 http://sammit.freedomblogging.com/2006/08/17/project-runway-36-how-trashy/#comment-503 <p>Thank you for your gracious admonition, Sam. I am not gay, although I have been supposed as such many times over my life, having come from not only a theatre background but also as a costmer, makeup designer, clothing designer, etc. The question might well be, how could I NOT be gay, to which I will agree with the notion that being Gay may very well be genetic rather than choice, an argument that many in your world will defend.<br /> That, being said:<br /> We also know there are many kinds of gays; quiet, loud, showy, restrained, etc. Robert and Kayne are perfect examples of both. Robert is very quiet and reserved, Kayne is in love with his own image, and it shows. I have every reason to believe that if you and I met and got to know each other we would have imminent respect for each other and our individuality as people. I know this is not a forum for discussing gay issues, but since you brought it up I want you to know that I do respect you and your views, fully, and wanted to take this public opportunity to apologize for anything I said that you might take offense with. One thing I did learn from constant exposure to the lifestyle is how to be very bitchy. And I AM sorry.<br /> Thank you,<br /> Eusta B.</p> Thank you for your gracious admonition, Sam. I am not gay, although I have been supposed as such many times over my life, having come from not only a theatre background but also as a costmer, makeup designer, clothing designer, etc. The question might well be, how could I NOT be gay, to which I will agree with the notion that being Gay may very well be genetic rather than choice, an argument that many in your world will defend.
That, being said:
We also know there are many kinds of gays; quiet, loud, showy, restrained, etc. Robert and Kayne are perfect examples of both. Robert is very quiet and reserved, Kayne is in love with his own image, and it shows. I have every reason to believe that if you and I met and got to know each other we would have imminent respect for each other and our individuality as people. I know this is not a forum for discussing gay issues, but since you brought it up I want you to know that I do respect you and your views, fully, and wanted to take this public opportunity to apologize for anything I said that you might take offense with. One thing I did learn from constant exposure to the lifestyle is how to be very bitchy. And I AM sorry.
Thank you,
Eusta B.

]]> By: Sam Mittelsteadt http://sammit.freedomblogging.com/2006/08/17/project-runway-36-how-trashy/#comment-502 Sam Mittelsteadt Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:58:56 +0000 http://sammit.freedomblogging.com/2006/08/17/project-runway-36-how-trashy/#comment-502 <p>Ah, the benefits of TiVo and a slow "delete" impulse -- I still had last week's episode saved, and the author of the above post is correct: Heidi does tell the designers that because the winner will be featured in a Tresemme ad, there will be no immunity this week.</p> <p>(She did so during the moments when she recaps the episode so far: "We gave you this challenge, we gave you this much money," etc. -- which I admit I usually skip over. It looks like there's no part of the show I'm allowed to fast-forward through!)</p> <p>That said, I'd like to remind any posters that derogatory language may lead to deletion of your post. I'm going to give Eusta the benefit of the doubt, because in the post even I referred to gossipy Robert and Kayne as The Gays -- but I never added the fact that's a category that I myself fit comfortably into. (I know: A guy writing about fashion? Who'd have thunk?!)</p> <p>I'll have be extra-cautious about my language from now on. Please, posters, do the same! Although opinions are more than welcome, incendiary words are not. ...</p> <p>-sam</p> Ah, the benefits of TiVo and a slow “delete” impulse — I still had last week’s episode saved, and the author of the above post is correct: Heidi does tell the designers that because the winner will be featured in a Tresemme ad, there will be no immunity this week.

(She did so during the moments when she recaps the episode so far: “We gave you this challenge, we gave you this much money,” etc. — which I admit I usually skip over. It looks like there’s no part of the show I’m allowed to fast-forward through!)

That said, I’d like to remind any posters that derogatory language may lead to deletion of your post. I’m going to give Eusta the benefit of the doubt, because in the post even I referred to gossipy Robert and Kayne as The Gays — but I never added the fact that’s a category that I myself fit comfortably into. (I know: A guy writing about fashion? Who’d have thunk?!)

I’ll have be extra-cautious about my language from now on. Please, posters, do the same! Although opinions are more than welcome, incendiary words are not. …

-sam

]]> By: Eusta B. D. Ziner http://sammit.freedomblogging.com/2006/08/17/project-runway-36-how-trashy/#comment-501 Eusta B. D. Ziner Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:23:49 +0000 http://sammit.freedomblogging.com/2006/08/17/project-runway-36-how-trashy/#comment-501 <p>We need Santino Back!!!<br /> Oh, how I miss Bradley Bong Breath, but I guess he left his stash to Vincent when he left.<br /> One or more of the producers must be either NAACP or Affirmative Action, because for the second straight week Michael has stolen the award. Last week should absolutely have been Kayne's Marilyn, even though I am desperately tired of the preening little faggot, and this week's winner was Uli, hands Down!! Or maybe Jeffrey. They were amazing use of trash. Michael was just ...use of trash.<br /> Who else noticed that there was NO Angela this week, (thank God)after her me,me,me opening statement? And then there was her Cornfield romper overalls costume? Send her and her birkenstocks back to the farm. PU-HLEASE!!!<br /> And yes, no immunity was mentioned last week when michael won and was repeated in the<br /> "previously on Prioject Runway" opener, but maybe you were either retching or sharpening your crayon when it was said both times.<br /> I had Uli as the winner when I still saw her dress in progress, and then I was SURE, based on execution and judge's comments that Jeffrey and his tattoo were going to win. Michael? Well the closing disclaimer does say the producers get a say in the selection...<br /> All of the "characters" are gone. Vincent is and has always been, annoying, and Laura's puppies are "safe." They are not big enough to hop the fence, and I am Sooooooo tired of seeing that bony ribcage!!!<br /> I have waited each and every week to see the end of either Vincent or Angela. Maybe next week. Patience is a virtue, after all.<br /> Waiting for the next auf,<br /> Eusta</p> We need Santino Back!!!
Oh, how I miss Bradley Bong Breath, but I guess he left his stash to Vincent when he left.
One or more of the producers must be either NAACP or Affirmative Action, because for the second straight week Michael has stolen the award. Last week should absolutely have been Kayne’s Marilyn, even though I am desperately tired of the preening little faggot, and this week’s winner was Uli, hands Down!! Or maybe Jeffrey. They were amazing use of trash. Michael was just …use of trash.
Who else noticed that there was NO Angela this week, (thank God)after her me,me,me opening statement? And then there was her Cornfield romper overalls costume? Send her and her birkenstocks back to the farm. PU-HLEASE!!!
And yes, no immunity was mentioned last week when michael won and was repeated in the
“previously on Prioject Runway” opener, but maybe you were either retching or sharpening your crayon when it was said both times.
I had Uli as the winner when I still saw her dress in progress, and then I was SURE, based on execution and judge’s comments that Jeffrey and his tattoo were going to win. Michael? Well the closing disclaimer does say the producers get a say in the selection…
All of the “characters” are gone. Vincent is and has always been, annoying, and Laura’s puppies are “safe.” They are not big enough to hop the fence, and I am Sooooooo tired of seeing that bony ribcage!!!
I have waited each and every week to see the end of either Vincent or Angela. Maybe next week. Patience is a virtue, after all.
Waiting for the next auf,
Eusta

]]> By: Miachelle http://sammit.freedomblogging.com/2006/08/17/project-runway-36-how-trashy/#comment-500 Miachelle Thu, 17 Aug 2006 06:59:32 +0000 http://sammit.freedomblogging.com/2006/08/17/project-runway-36-how-trashy/#comment-500 <p>Hmmm. I need to start up the DVR this morning and watch, cuz from the photo, I'm not seeing the fantastic in Michael's dress. And, I have to ask that if a model can't walk in a dress, what made that dress better than Alison's? I nearly spit my coffee on my laptop over the description of Laura's dress though-that's classic! From the photos posted, I like Uli's dress best, then Jeffrey's.</p> Hmmm. I need to start up the DVR this morning and watch, cuz from the photo, I’m not seeing the fantastic in Michael’s dress. And, I have to ask that if a model can’t walk in a dress, what made that dress better than Alison’s? I nearly spit my coffee on my laptop over the description of Laura’s dress though-that’s classic! From the photos posted, I like Uli’s dress best, then Jeffrey’s.

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