I never understand why people on reality TV don't think there's any option between "I didn't come here to make friends, I came to win," and "I'm going to be a passive-aggressive nasty piece of work." Then again, you could probably amend that to "I don't understand people on reality TV."
But meh, she was pretty blah as a PR villian. Here's hoping season 7 isn't so freaking dull.
@SharonTaint: Wait, really? Is this the same design cross-over that Tim called her about on the first half of the finale, or did something come out after the show aired?
@PipPipCheerio: She stole the entire text of a New York Magazine article, titled "Reasons to love New York" and justified it by saying that it didn't really have an author since they interviewed New Yorkers and that she contributed to it by adding ONE line of her own invention.
It wasn't even bold bitchy. It was behind-the-back bitchy. Under-the-breath comments and furtive eyerolls don't count. She wasn't willing to say much to anyone's face (except for accusing Althea of copying her like every episode towards the end).
To be a real bitch, you need to have a large set of ovaries, and to me, this girl doesn't. Making an all-black collection, especially one that's not even very exciting and relies on equestrian hats, sweaters with holes in them, and t-shirts you ripped off someone else doesn't make you ... eggsy? (Somehow that just doesn't have the same ring to it as "ballsy" but whatever.)
@Hana Maru: Yes. I agree. That's why I used "ovaries"as the analogy ... and tried out the word "eggsy." If you prefer gutsy, that's cool too, but I like the idea that one's reproductive organs are a source of said "guts" and in my case, that's ovaries. That being said, thanks @Falen, I'm going to start using "Ovesy" from now on!!
I don't think anyone can deny that the other two were a lot more likeable than her, but I see why she won. That plaiting and weaving thing she does looks really clever and well crafted and she even knits, that's always a winner in my book.
The bitchy didn't bother me as much as the whining. It seemed like every single episode she complained about every other contestant. She does realize that fashion designers actually have to work with people, doesn't she?
@IBleedGlitter: The High Priestess of Tinsel: Ohmygosh, this clip just provided some much needed perspective for *me.* My attitude about Irina has been well sure she's catty but at least it makes for watchable television. Ugh, Irina could not even hold a candle to Santino's entertainment factor. Who could forget Tim and Annndre's dates at the red lobster. Now that was good tv.
During the eliminations and announcement of the winner, all I could say the whole time was, "I don't care. YOU ALL LOSE." I could not believe how the judges were praising that shit. The only one with good designs was Carol Hannah, and even those did not measure up to previous seasons. The judges are a bunch of effing liars. Maybe if they bother to attend all judging sessions they wouldn't have to lie through their teeth.
Yeah, you could say I'm a little upset about this season.
This is the first season of PR where I missed episodes and never bothered to watch them later. I did remember that the finale was on that night but I watched King of the Hill instead. I don't even like that show but it doesn't stab me in the heart like bad PR does.
Irina's clothes looked so much better in the video as opposed to the photos. Without movement its so hard to see the detail work in all black or beige pieces. And so many of her pieces had a lot of detailing on the back, while the photos focused on the front.
Lesson: listen to Nina. When she says all black is risky, she knows what she's talking about.
It was obvious that she was going to win for cohesion of her collection. The other ladies' looks were all over the place.
Please let next season have more interesting challenges and more talented and compelling contestants.
Confession: Even though I watched the entire season, I still can't tell Carol Hannah and Althea apart. My focus last night was on trying to finally find a way to tell them apart, to no avail.
@mllej: I didn't watch any of the finale. I am probably going to watch the first few episodes of the next season, but if it continues in this vein then I'm giving up on the show. I'll find something else to watch Thursday nights, like House reruns or something.
@Zombie Ms. Skittles: Same here. I was going to hop over to Gawker's liveblog to at least see who won last night but instead asked someone to PM me on Facebook. Used to be the PRun finale was not to be missed.
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But meh, she was pretty blah as a PR villian. Here's hoping season 7 isn't so freaking dull.
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What an ass.
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Do tell.
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To be a real bitch, you need to have a large set of ovaries, and to me, this girl doesn't. Making an all-black collection, especially one that's not even very exciting and relies on equestrian hats, sweaters with holes in them, and t-shirts you ripped off someone else doesn't make you ... eggsy? (Somehow that just doesn't have the same ring to it as "ballsy" but whatever.)
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#tips
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#tips
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Oh, and I didn't find her that "bitchy". I've seen worse. Much worse.
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I've said it before but: Irina. Please see Jillian Season 4 for the correct way to do armor inspiration w/ hats.
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Yeah, you could say I'm a little upset about this season.
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Lesson: listen to Nina. When she says all black is risky, she knows what she's talking about.
It was obvious that she was going to win for cohesion of her collection. The other ladies' looks were all over the place.
Please let next season have more interesting challenges and more talented and compelling contestants.
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