Last night, I watched part of "America's Next Top Model." Apparently, for America's next top model, they're going for the look that I like to call "scary." I'm not sure when it happened, but at some point someone made the decision that qualities such as "pretty," "healthy-looking," and, of course, "not scary," are no longer the characteristics deemed necessary to be a top model. I wish someone would have told me this before I spent three years in grad school.
When I tuned in, they had the nine contestants at a starting line, and then the women rushed to crowd in front of a mirror and apply make-up. Quite the scene--650 lbs of women racing down a corridor, and the only thing left in their wake was the faint smell of dignity. I've seen contestants on "Fear Factor" maintain more self-respect while shoving bowls of sheep eyes and maggots into their mouths while being knee-deep in chum.
So, yes, I will be watching again next week.

Prediction for tonight's "The Apprentice": The women win again but are scolded for being harlots and using sex (again) to win, but the men still go to tribal council, and Bowie Hogg is fired.