Lost in my coverage of the bridge tragedy last week was Wednesday’s post about the new season of the Real World. Go back and read it for background but it’s not necessary to understand this post about Wednesday night’s premiere. I’m a true super fan of the Real World and when I heard this season was originating out of Sydney, Australia I was immediately hooked. However, the first two episodes which aired this week left me both angry and excited.
One thing The Real World has always been about is throwing 7 strangers together that might not click. Usually that’s meant at least 1 gay or lesbian roommate and at least 1 minority. This time around there’s not a homosexual to be found unless someone’s closeted still. Also while I applaud MTV for featuring a beautiful young Muslim woman by the name of Parisa, I’m very disappointed that she’s the only minority and even more so that we’ve got three generic looking white girls who all look like they’re auditioning for an episode of NeXt. I get that the days of The Real World as a social experiment are long gone and now it’s really just a show about party people but I still think the dynamics of the show are improved by reaching across to as many groups as possible when it comes to casting.
On the plus side you got to love the instant drama that percolated in the house. Four girls and three boys is instantly a recipe for disaster especially when at least two of the girls are interested right off the bat in the same guy. Shauvon and Parisa appear to be the grown ups of the house although I thought it was telling that Shauvon did throw Parisa under the bus when party girl #1, KellyAnne, got upset that the two were talking behind her back. Even so Shauvon seems to be a bit grown up where her blonde twin Trisha seems to be not only childish but ignorant. Anybody that had episode one in the “Cast member becomes an ugly American in foreign land” pool can collect their winnings after Trisha went crazy ignorant on a McDonald’s worker. Sad thing is that I think she’s probably done the same thing in America. Really Trisha, second day in a country that’s not that scarily different from our own and you’re already running for a McFlurry? By the way who orders McFlurries anyway? I thought that while Parisa might have overreacted to KellyAnne’s wake up call and general partying, she gets big points for not walking over and tearing Trisha a new one, although I’m sure that day’s coming. Add in enough sexual chemistry to sink a ship and you’ve got yourself a season. The poor boys will probably be fighting for screen time all season as I’m guessing the four ladies will keep things very interesting and demand all the attention. Here’s a quick breakdown on the cast and remember the show airs 9pm CST Wednesdays but since its MTV it’s really on every 4 or 5 hours.
Cohutta, Age: 23 Blue Ridge, Georgia- Maybe I spoke too soon about minorities not being represented because this guy comes off as a red neck through and through. However, he also seems really sweet which means he’s going to fall for one of the party girls and get his heart ripped out which will result in much screaming and crying.
Dunbar, Age: 22 Natchez, Mississippi- Not only is there no diversity but MTV actually stuck us with 2 good ol’ boys. I mean this guy’s so proud of being Southern he showed off his state flag in his audition tape. Of course he was quick to point out that the image of the Confederate flag that’s featured on the state flag is ok, because it’s the state flag. Sure…and you’re going to stay faithful to your girl back home…
Issac, Age: 21 Cleveland, Ohio- Anyone else reminded of Vinnie Jones, the ex-futbol star of Snatch. This guy is certainly interesting and here’s hoping the show takes some time away from the ladies to delve deeper into this guy’s criminal past and how it’s shaped his present.
KellyAnne, Age: 20 Austin, Texas- Jeez this could get bad. Hopefully she holds her liquor better then she did the first two nights or this might go from trainwreck funny to trainwreck scary.
Parisa, Age: 21 New York, New York- Along with Issac, the most interesting person in the house. She clearly isn’t the party girl that KellyAnne or Trisha are, but she does seem to enjoy a good smoke and a drink now and then. She seems to be a bit of a contradiction in that she has childlike dreams but expects herself and those around her to act like adults.
Shauvon, Age: 24 Sacramento, California- Like Parisa, it seems she may be acting grown up instead of actually being grown up. Certainly though she’s not a dumb blonde and any intelligence on The Real World should not be looked down upon.
Trisha, Age: 19 Fresno, California- I’m so done with her after only one night. Walking out of a McDonald’s because the server doesn’t speak perfect English? Asking for free samples at McDonald’s? It’s not Cold Stone bitch! You’re in Australia, how about you sit down and eat a veggie-mite sandwich! Can’t wait to see anyone and everyone get into it with this blonde who is staying true to stereotype. Oh and I just love how at age 12 her parents gave her a promise ring to stay virginal and her explanation for losing it was pretty much, “I tripped and fell on a dick.” It’s sad how after all these years the show can still make me despise people I only know from 30 minutes of overly edited television but they do it so well.
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