MTV’s The Real World has been deteriorating for years, and I often wonder if my new hatred for the show has to do with my age. Perhaps I’m outside their target demographic, and I no longer find drunken fighting endearing? But just before I sink into a self-loathing depression, I remind myself that I love Jersey Shore! After all, nothing pleased me more than watching Snooki roll around on the floor in over-sized slippers while trying to punch Angelina in the face. When Jersey Shore became popular, the cast of The Real World tweeted angry statements about how they weren’t invited to an MTV awards show and the Jersey Shore crew was. Gee, I wonder why they weren’t invited? There’s a simple answer here. The cast of The Real World has sucked since Las Vegas, and no one wants to watch a bunch of soul-less neanderthals clean their toilet with their roommate’s toothbrush. And I’m not the only person to think this. The ratings have been steadily declining, and yet MTV is sticking with their ludicrous casting formula. So good luck, Real World. Your tired franchise can only last so long.
Tag: Mtv
Advertisers Pull Out of MTV’s ‘Skins’ — Is it Teen Pornography?
Though I respect creative integrity, I also know a thing or two about our legal system. That being said, it was probably the world’s dumbest idea to cast actual teenagers for Mtv’s new controversial show, Skins. Apparently, the creators wanted to keep the series true to the British version, and that includes casting teenagers to engage in sexually explicit scenes, which may or may not be child pornography. Aside from the ridiculous legal issue, the show just doesn’t work. To help explain my point — I’d like to tell a little story about my childhood. Once upon a time, my father and I went to see an American movie in England. During one of the previews, I noticed a bunch of naked women in the shower, and I figured it was the trailer for some R rated film that was inappropriately placed before PG movie. At the end of the naked shower scene, the camera panned to the naked woman’s wrist, at which point I noticed a very nice looking watch. It was a watch commercial! I was somewhat traumatized — partly because I felt like I was watching porn with my father, and partly because I felt too young to be watching a shower orgy. So what’s my point? The point is that, while something might work for the sexually free England, here in America we are prude. And Skins just doesn’t translate. I tried watching the English version immediately after watching the American version, in hopes that the problem was merely an adaptation issue. Nope. I found the English version equally as offensive and terrible. I’m not sure I’d pull my advertisements from the show, but I certainly watched my first and last episode.
Jersey Shore Season 2.5 — Filmed 5 Months Ago
The new season of Jersey Shore debuts tonight, and it’s been five months in the making. Television networks usually try to debut the show relatively close to the time it was taped — but not MTV. I’m guessing they taped the show during the summer in New Jersey (because it was warm) and decided to air it after the new year for ratings purposes. Whatever the reason, I find it a bit annoying that it’s so delayed. All of the press coverage regarding the show already occurred, such as Sammi quitting the show when she watched Ronnie cheat on her in Miami. Hasn’t it been almost a year since Ronnie cheated? Will this really be fresh news when the episode airs? Alright, who am I kidding? I love Jersey Shore!
Chelsea Handler Panned by Same Critics who Panned Russell Brand
Is there some sort of journalism school that critics go to, where they teach them how to be incessantly negative, regardless of quality? Chelsea Handler hosted the Video Music Awards, and to be expected, the critics bashed her. Almost every single host for the Video Music Awards has been bashed by critics, including the great Russell Brand, who was initially slaughtered in the press, and then invited back the following year, once Mtv saw its ratings jump. Similar to Brand, Chelsea Handler’s hosting stint brought huge ratings, despite the criticism. To prove my point, I’ve compiled a list of the arbitrarily harsh critics that insulted Handler, and pulled their very same critiques of Russell Brand. Enjoy!
New York Times
Chelsea Handler: “And then there was the awkward plight of the night’s host, Chelsea Handler. She was among the worst in the show’s history — purposefully out-of-touch, with brief, alarming flashes of off-color racial humor.”
Russell Brand: “He was the host of last year’s MTV Video Music Awards, where he was mischievous but seemed slightly pale and lost, a potty-mouth Ziggy Stardust brought down to earth. That’s about all, though.”
Headline Planet — Brian Cantor
Chelsea Handler: “Humor was also much appreciated, given how intently host Chelsea Handler tried to murder comedy over the course of the broadcast.”
Russell Brand: “Though host Russell Brand’s opening monologue was sexually charged, it did not feature the edgy content necessary to rival last year’s controversy.”
Alan Sepinwall — Hitfix
Chelsea Handler: “It pains me to say it, but Chelsea Handler was in over her head with hosting duties. The stage was just too big for her and the audience too distant. She boringly oscillated between jokes about sleeping with rappers and jokes about partying hard, sometimes with a dash of absurdist bad behavior (like trying to steal Justin Bieber’s ‘wig’).”
Russell Brand: “Perhaps it was the fervor and speed at which every joke needed to be delivered, but Russell Brand’s humor seemed to fall flat left and right.”
Nekesa Mumbi Moody– Associated Press
Chelsea Handler: “Host Chelsea Handler gave the show its traditional bawdiness, though her jokes often fell flat.”
Russell Brand: “There were a few more laughs during comedian Russell Brand’s opening monologue, but the celeb audience seemed more nervous than amused, as the frenetic Brit took aim at Madonna, the virginity of teen sensations the Jonas Brothers and President Bush, whom he called “a retarded cowboy fellow.”
Eminem — The Best Part of the VMAs
It does not get better than Eminem. He’s the king of the music world, and his performance at Mtv’s Video Music Awards furthered confirmed my love for him. Similar to my Britney Spears snake dance, when I listen to Eminem I pretend I’m him, and I do a full performance with a hoodie and all. I stand on top of my coffee table rapping, and then I get back down to ensure that my curtains are closed. Unsurprisingly, Rihanna joined him on stage for their song, Love the Way You Lie, after planting stories in the media about how she wouldn’t be there. Watch the performance below.
2010 MTV Video Music Awards – More VMA Video
Olivia Palermo Says The City is Fake — Bad Decision?
In response to Whitney Port’s recent interview that Olivia Palermo is just as horrible as she is portrayed on The City, Palermo fired back, saying that the show is, “absolutely not reality,” and it’s a “business decision.” If she’s telling the truth, I’m confused. Shouldn’t her overall “business” goal be a positive portrayal? I certainly would not agree to appear on a reality television show as the bitchy villain. If I were Olivia watching the first season, I would immediately call Mtv and ask to be released from my contract. And that goes for all the reality television villains, including Scott Disick and Spencer Pratt. I wonder what their childhood goals were. “Hi Mommy, when I grow up I want to be on television, and I want to play a douchebag.”
MTV’s ‘Real World: New Orleans’ Trailer – WATCH AT YOUR OWN RISK (video)
MTV released the new trailer for ‘The Real World: New Orleans,’ and, true to form, it looks like a giant piece of shit (yes mom, I used the word shit). What do you think the conversation over at MTV entails when they pick their cast. Here’s my guess: “Gee, I like that girl because she’s an alcoholic. Oh yeah – and that guy because he has no personality but he likes to punch other dudes in the face.” If the douches over at MTV read this, just know that it takes many years to lose me as a fan. I officially stopped watching last season, and I’m boycotting this season based on the trailer alone. Start thinking of ways to win me back (such as firing your casting directors, for example).
Real World XXIV: New Orleans – MTV Shows
Jonathan Alperyrie is Whitney Port’s Mysterious French Photographer on ‘The City’
After scouring the internet for way too long, I discovered the name of the steamy French photographer that shot Whitney Port’s look book on last night’s ‘The City.’ His name is Jonathan Alpeyrie, and I’ve listed his website below. I dedicated such an insane amount of time locating his name because . . . well, I’m pretty shallow and he’s very good looking. Aside from that, he really is talented. I hope that Whitney will come to her senses and go on another date with the guy, but after seeing her eyes glaze over when he brought up a heavy subject involving something other than clothes and glitter, I imagine she’ll stay uninterested. Sigh – perhaps she’ll find someone she has more in common with.
Jonathan Alperyrie Website
‘The City’ Spoiler – Olivia is "Dead"
Yes I am aware that I am loading my website up with spoilers, much to the dismay of some of my readers who hate them. The good news? I love them, and here at justTHEdish I get to do what I love. Tonight’s episode of ‘The City’ looks especially juicy, with Kelly Cutrone’s proclamation that Olivia Palermo is “dead.” It looks like Olivia is pissed that Erin circumvented her attempt to shun Whitney from Elle, so she refuses to interview her for Elle online. That leads Erin to confess to Whitney that Olivia never liked her line. This show sure is juicy!
Mtv Isn’t Involved in the ‘Jersey Shore’ Spinoffs
Mtv released a statement explaining that they have nothing to do with the ‘Jersey Shore’ spin-offs. The original advertisement said “from the people that brought you ‘Jersey Shore,'” which accounts for the confusion. To clarify, the spin-offs are from the same production company, but it will air on a different network. Summary? It has nothing to do with Mtv. In case you missed the advertisements, you can see them below. The shows are tentatively titled “Persian Version” and “Wicked Summer.” Gosh, I can’t wait.
“If you are at least 21 years old, appear younger than 30, and are outrageous, outspoken and a proud Persian-American, then Doron Ofir Casting and 495 Productions are looking for you!”
“Seeking Massachusetts residents who believe in God, family, the Red Sox and partying!