Wrap up time for reality...

Most of the reality shows are wrapping up their seasons.

On Survivor, we're far from done. I'm getting more and more impressed by evil Russel's ability to find those hidden immunity idols while still not able to earn one. I thought Foa Foa was weak as a tribe but as individuals, they're proving to be weak at challenges too. Maybe it was all about luck. I love the way they edit these shows to make characters sympathetic or evil. Now Laura seems mean and Russel cool and picked on. I had to rewatch the first episode to realize I've been stupidly manipulated by the editors this whole time. The blind side was more blind to the contestants than the viewers and it seemed Kelly came from nowhere. Everybody was asking, "Who's Kelly?" It was too bad she was so immemorable. This time evil Russel used his idol perfectly. He may save his tribe after all.

On the Amazing Race, there were 6 teams left. Pinky and the Dad team were even more stupid on this leg and totally wasted the non-elimination leg. I think the poker girls could've made it through. Pinky's ear guages were totally grossing me out. I thought the Globetrotters could probably shoot hoops through those earholes of his. I love the perseverance of Brian and Erica, the Miss America and hubby team. He still looks like a skinny Brian Cranston to me. Brian is too nice and is nicely balanced by his very competitive wife. Those beauty queens can be wickedly competitive. I think she's totally the type to trip a girl in a pageant to win it. The gay brothers are showing their whiny ugly sides. We're liking the Globetrotters even more ha ha ha. Talk about a good trip. The Flighttime did a great take-down of the gay brother and the editors of the show were nice enough to replay it about 3 or 4 times. It was funnier each time. So to sum up, Pinky and the Dad came in last and the blonde athletic couple came in first. For some reason, it's not as much fun to see that couple come in first. It's like watching the golden child succeed *yawn*.

On Project Runway, they've split the finale into 2 episodes. Poor Carrol Hannah has the stomach flu but is gutting it out. It seems most of the clothes are black and Irina has the most boring black line of fashions I've seen in a long time. I can't wait to see what Chris has to say about it on his blog. In my opinion, the most uninteresting part of the finales is when Tim Gunn meets the families. Maybe it's because I don't give a rat's ass but it seems my friends like this part so I guess it goes over well with everyone else. Whatever. It was pretty fun to see Tim Gunn in the apron. Kudos to Mr. Gunn. He does anything in his suits: walk on the beach, make biscuits, or dig through trash. Once again, they're making the designers make an extra piece at the last moment. Was this a surprise? I would think those designers would know the show well enough by now that they would've had a half finished one stuffed in the corner of their luggage this time. I was disappointed that they only brought back the last 3 eliminated contestants to choose from. I was glad to see Carrol Hannah in the next episode preview. It seems she does make it to fashion week.

On Models of the Runway, it was pretty funny to see the models have to choose a model. Now they know what they need to do on a go see. I loved Tanisha's reaction to a model with a pendulum arm during her walk. It was pretty bad. I'm hoping to see the photo shoot in the last episode. We'll see.

On Top Chef, the chefs first made breakfast in bed for Padma and Nigella Lawson. One good thing about Nigella, she'll eat anything and she can eat a lot. Eli finally made something a little sophisticated and won the quickfire. I was happy to see Jennifer didn't land on the bottom this time. Then they had to make a dish inspired by a casino. Oh boy, talk about promoting Vegas. For some odd reason, I was thinking someone would make silver dollar pancakes but noooo.... Eli got the least inspiration and Robin got the dumbest. There are a lot of ways to mimic colored blown glass but she decided to try food she didn't know how to make. Hey Robin, you're in a competition. Now is not the time to try new dishes. Jennifer was inspired to make the sword in the stone from her tour of The Excaliber. Her meat was quite stoney, according to Nigella. Eli had a bad attitude about Circus Circus and didn't make fun food like he should've. I'm thinking, he was one of those geeky kids who was a real party pooper. His dish reflected his attitude and Nigella and Toby declared it inedible. Once again, Kevin and the Volt brothers were top 3 with Michael wowing the judges with his innovative take on buffalo wings. Robin finally wore the judges out and packed her knives. I can't believe she survived that spoiled shrimp dish a month ago. People are questioning how much the producers influence the decisions. Hmmm...

On America's Next Top Model, they had a double elimination. Erin finally got booted after dodging the bullet for the last 3 weeks. The oriental girl was booted too. I was disappointed 3 models wouldn't get to try the commercial but I guess it's just going to be the final 2. Hawaii must be way more expensive than foreign countries because the producers are wrapping up the show quickly. I'm still wondering when Tyra's going to let these poor short models wear high heels at judging. Maybe at the final judging. Let's hope so. During the photo shoot, I kept thinking Laura looked like Rachel Hunter and Tyra said so too. I can't wait to hear her during her commercial with that thick southern accent. It should be good.

The Real World, Road Rules Challenge is getting down to the wire. Everyone is showing their greedy teeth and poor Cohutta's luck ran out. The champions don't seem to care that they're down to one girl. Meanwhile, the challengers are still stuck with Casey who's best efforts are too pathetic for words. The team challenge was so funny with everyone rolling downhill in a huge tire and squealing when they hit the bumps. It was fun for all hee hee hee.

My recent favorite reality show is Bank of Mom and Dad. It's hilarious how these pampered women have been so spoiled. They're all in huge debt and the funniest part is, the parents don't realize they've kind of been enablers in the whole thing. Now they're sick of bailing out the girl and have decided a reality show to shame the daughter might do the trick. I think the cooperation we see is all for the cameras and the pampered girls will probably go back to their evil ways. It's hilarious to see their faces when the credit cards are run through the debtonator (shredder). I don't know why the girls are so sad or shocked. The credit card companies have already cut them off anyway. The best part of the show is the daughter having to live with her parents again. If you notice, I've said women and daughters. So far, all the episodes have shown only women as the people in debt. There have to be total loser guys out there too. I guess Soapnet doesn't find it's contestants at the same place as VH1 ha ha ha.

Is it just me or are the Duggars the hot reality family of the year? I love 18 Kids and Counting. I wonder if they'll change the name of the show again when she has her baby. I admire this family. They haven't changed their ways or style. Did I mention Michelle (the mother) didn't have most of her kids all at once like other large families on tv? That's admirable too and you know there are no nannies in sight.

So anyway, the finales are coming and it'll be interesting to see what shows take their place. I can't wait to see who wins in each show.