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Project Runway recap: Polyester’s just divine
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The high: Chris returns, but …
The low: Jack leaves.
In a season where tears flowed as freely as silk charmeuse, I was surprised to find my cynical self feeling a little verklempt when Jack Mackenroth left to undergo aggressive medical treatments. Best of luck to him.
Ah, the dreaded real woman challenge.
Before we move on to Steven Rosengard’s obvious distaste at touching polyester satin (insert sneer here), I’d just like to wonder aloud about the rules for these challenges. It seems to work like this: Tim Gunn explains the rules; someone flouts the rules; the judges overlook the infraction; the scofflaw skates away. What, I ask, is the point of having rules if we’re just going to ignore them? Two weeks ago, Jack made a two-piece menswear outfit instead of the “required” three; this week uppity Jillian used purchased fabric instead of her model’s clothing. What gives? I want justice delivered; I want to see punishment meted out. Stick needles under their fingernails! What, am I too hung up on the rules?
Speaking of uppity, while I’ve liked Steven’s previous points of view, I was incensed at his attitude this week: White lace and beads so gaudy he couldn’t even make an effort at using them. And, snif, the polyester satin. Really, is it that offensive? A job’s a job, Preppie. Make yourself cozy with that froufrou getup.
Then again, his satin snub was the closest we’ve come to real attitude on this fashion love-in.
Finally, Christian’s own point of view was rewarded with a win. Hallelujah! Yes, Christian, your design really was better than everyone else’s this time! The judges got it! It was fierce! Please, can we move on to another topic now?
The last word: How about bringing Jack back as a guest judge?
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By LindaE
December 13, 2007 9:49 AM | Link to this
I doubt we have seen the last of jack.
By Confused
December 13, 2007 9:56 AM | Link to this
I assume this is talking about some TV show but how about identifying it somewhere?
People rag on Mr. Ho but please at least identify what you are talking about or post on some private board?
By Joey Mills
December 13, 2007 12:10 PM | Link to this
yeah this girl don’t know jack about radio and tv
By Crystal Clear
December 13, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this
Hey, Confused, perhaps if you read the blog Category you will find the answer to your question. And, why would you read an article if you didn’t know or care what it was about? Get a life.
By KDS
December 13, 2007 1:08 PM | Link to this
I bet Jack comes back for next season.
By Faith Dawson
December 13, 2007 2:18 PM | Link to this
Sorry, today’s blog refers to Project Runway, which comes on Bravo on Wednesday nights. Apologies for any confusion!
By Crystal Clear my ssa
December 13, 2007 3:03 PM | Link to this
Excuse me for checking the Radio and TV Blog. I started reading had no idea what it was about and scanned the rest of the article for wehat show was being talked about.
The category was not their earlier also you shouldn;t have to search for a category to know what is being written about,/. If this was just the Project Runway blog then I would understand but it is not it is a generic Radio and TV blog.
By Rodney Ho
December 13, 2007 3:21 PM | Link to this
It’s a little confusing but Faith Dawson wanted to do a “Project Runway” blog so the Powers That Be glommed it onto this blog. I think eventually, show recaps like this will be placed in a separate place.
By molulu
December 13, 2007 4:26 PM | Link to this
Jack was sent packing because he failed in two key areas: execution and style.
I think contestants have to uphold the spirit of the rules. Jillian used the same color fabric, and recycled the pants as trim on a flattering dress. Chris used little to nothing from the original and sent an ugly, poorly executed dress down the runway. (How can you possibly beat Christian using glue?!?!?!)
And since “Project Runway” is a TV show, it seems like the Radio and TV Talk blog is the perfect home. Try reading the headline first.
By RLU
December 14, 2007 9:55 AM | Link to this
I thought Steve used the glue. Maybe they all sniffed glue…. I personally liked David’s better than Christian’s but both were good.