my thoughts on real world: ex-plosion

It feels incredibly weird to be writing my first real post about a season of Real World after the finale has aired. Truth is, I didn't get a chance to put much effort into getting interviews. [And not to sound cocky, but I shouldn't have to beg and jump through a bunch of hoops for them at this point.] I definitely missed doing the podcasts and really wish I could have talked to a select few of them, but life happens.

THE BEST: Jenny. 

How can you not laugh hysterically at everything she did and said? I can't think of anyone who's been as funny [in all sorts of ways] as she was. I wanna be her friend just so I could actually sit back and watch someone else be entertaining for once.

Easily one of the best moments of the past 5+ seasons.

THE GOOD: The production becoming the final "roommate"

Showing the production laughing behind the camera, calling to interrupt something that would get them sued, and essentially tucking the cast into bed at night was a major win and step forward in being more real in reality TV... while also exposing the fake.

THE BAD: Confusion in character

It's hard to really get to know/get attached to everyone when there are so many people in the house, but I felt like they did a pretty decent job. I think Arielle's Ashley is the only one we didn't really get to know much about. BUT... during the reunion, did anyone else feel like the people they had seen all season weren't the real deal? Jay was called out big time, and Jenny not only ran back to Brian, but she broke her bond with Cory. This is a big reason why I wish I had gotten to talk to some of them. WHO THE EFF ARE THEY?! I feel like I'd never doubt anything that came out of Arielle's mouth, and Cory seems to keep it pretty real... so I'll go with what they say is true.

THE UGLY: Brian. 

I should maybe just call this the AWKWARD. It was awkward to see him try so hard to be friends with the guys. Awkward to see him throw his dignity away. Awkward to see him be so into himself. His "deep thoughts" and sentences were awkward... oof.


I wanna also mention Arielle. She was the refreshment of the season. She was a real friend for people, she helped out, seemed intelligent, but wasn't trying to play mommy of the house. There was nothing you couldn't like about her, and that deserves some props! [Plus, my blog had some pretty unfortunate first impressions of her based on what I had read and I need to recognize that and give another apology beyond a few tweets.]

Let me know how you felt about it all! Were all the changes enough to save the show?! What other twists can they come up with? Holler at ya girl cuz I miss having the convos about this!

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elizabethany

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watch: real world ex-plosion trailer!

We already know it's going to be a very different season in terms of relationships and dynamics with all of the exes in the house.. but now it's time to get our first real look!

Can you imagine the awkwardness of having your ex live in a house where you're also living with your new lover, though?! Haaaa, this could be really good, y'all. 

Also... Jenny made me LOL at the end. win.

What YOU think?!

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elizabethany

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there's a twist! real world: EX-plosion!

Well, this explains some of the confusion of why so many people were constantly pictured with the original cast....

BMP has switched it up for this season of Real World... they're secretly letting the casts' exes move in too! They also let them have social media for a select group of people, and it'll be used on the show!

Bravo, producers. I think you tricked most of us.... unless I was just completely oblivious to some ramblings which is entirely possible since I've been focused on other things. Shall be interesting to see the dynamic it all brings.

See the full story on EW here!

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elizabethany

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real world san francisco: meet jenny delich

If her last name is pronounced like "delish," it's very fitting.

Seems as though they've gone pretty far from the real or average looking cast with this house full of models and LA-residents.

So let's check out Jenny.

-23

-from Kansas City, MO but now lives in LA

-singer, model, dancer, actress, bartender, and real estate agent

-is artsy and loves doing "creative and wild concepts." 

-this is her Twitter

-this is her Facebook

-this is her Instagram

Well, she's definitely gorgeous... and it seems like she's beautiful whether modeling or just chillin' out with no make-up on. Lucky bitch. It'll be interesting to see how much of this whole singing/acting thing shows up during the season. It's typically a trainwreck, but I always have hope that it'll work out for someone.

My friend who lives in SF actually completed part of the mission I gave him already. Turns out he hung out with a couple of them the other night and said something about a girl with big boobs... looks like this is the one. He also gave me some other hints but we'll see how far we can go with all of this.

As for more pics of them out and about, this one is pretty clear, but I'm assuming there are some extras in there.

Just passed MTVs Real World filming on Russian hill in San Francisco pic.twitter.com/dASD0WApMh
— Philip I. Thomas (@philipithomas) August 24, 2013

As always, feel free to leave comments or tweet me if you have any info to share, even if it's anonymous!

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elizabethany

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