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February 11, 2008

SFist Watches: Your Locals On Reality TV

We've got another local to root for on reality TV, as Yau-Man Chan has returned to "Survivor"-land in a new season called "Fans Vs. Favorites." Now, there's little doubt that Yau-Man is a definite favorite. He played the hell out of the game, especially being an old guy, and most importantly, he wasn't a douche bag, unlike so many other "Survivor" contestants. Contestants like Jonny Fairplay, who, for some inexplicable reason, was also cast as one of the "favorites" this time around. Luckily, Yau-Man was able to pretty much put that schmuck in his place by slamming his head into the side of a boat within five minutes of getting on to the island. (Seeing Jonny Fairplay getting his head smashed in is something that never gets old.) Yau-Man also managed to make fire with his eyeglasses, and as you know, fire represents life on "Survivor." In all, it was a great first episode. Yau-Man kicked butt, and Fairplay was sent home. What could be more perfect?

march_diva.jpgOn to "Project Runway," which had another ridiculous task that required the designers to make something that they would never have to make in the "real" world of fashion: costumes for female wrestlers. Now, we understand the challenge was really about having the designers show their creativity in an area they weren't comfortable in and all that, but it seems kind of unfair that they then had the costumes judged by people from the world of fashion. Even Michael Kors had to admit he had no idea how to judge the runway for this one.

Needless to say, Chris March didn't really have a problem with the challenge. A costume? And the wrestler he chose loves leopard print? Easy peasy! Christian also fully embraced the concept, although a longstanding disdain for anything involving black polyester lace kind of tainted our opinion of his garment. (No comment on the chaps.) Rami had to, once again, point out that this challenge did not represent his usual tasteful aesthetic, but that was no excuse to cover his wrestler in the most hideous shade of pink we've ever seen. Rickey decided female wrestler costumes are also suitable swimwear, and designed an orange bathing suit. You can see all the designs here.

leopard_hoodie.jpgNo one was very surprised when Chris March won the challenge, although Christian did his usual scowl/pout when he heard the news. Of course, the two challenges Chris has won (the other being the avant garde, team challenge with Christian) have been very costumey designs. Let's hope he can bring that fabulousness into something more wearable this week.

As for the loser, we were very happy to finally, FINALLY, see Rickey go. But here's the weird thing. He didn't seem to shed one tear about it. It reminded us of that "Seinfeld" episode where Jerry's dating an actress who bursts into tears over things like an untied skate laces, or dropping a hot dog, but doesn't even sniffle after learning a relative has died. It kind of makes us question Rickey's sincerity. Could it be he was just a big old drama queen??

All images from Bravo's "Private Runway" site.


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I loved when Chris said "Of course I ended up winning the tackiest challenge that we've had." I so him! Chris, Christian and Jillian are my picks for the final 3. Sweet P and Rami? Auf!

 

Oops, some where between the 'I' and 'so' there's a missing '*heart*'...

 
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