I grew up in a house that had only one TV and that one TV had no remote control. Imagine that. So that one remote control-less TV was monopolized by my sports obsessed father. If there was any kind of televised sports competition, my dad would be watching it. He'd cheer, he'd yell at the referee's calls as though they could hear him, and he'd throw pillows at the TV if he was especially pissed. I've never, ever understood the appeal of watching sports. While my dad would be ranting and raving during a game, I'd be in my room either putting makeup on my mannequin or sewing dresses for my cat. Maybe I should be keeping that to myself? So the concept of having a favorite team and cheering them on to victory was pretty foreign to me.
It wasn't until later in life with the introduction of Reality TV that I started to appreciate that idea.
It all started so innocently with the original American Idol, Kelly Clarkson. I was hooked on her from the first note and each passing week I clapped, shouted, and at times cried as she rushed down the field of dreams. And when she won American Idol, it was like my team had won the Super Bowl. That's football, right? :)
There have been other Reality TV stars I cheered for but none quite as loudly as I did for Christian Siriano from Project Runway. Here's Christian in a confessional moment after he'd won.
I love how confident, defiant, and fierce he is. I do. I wish there had been people like him on TV when I was a kid.
His collection was phenominal! Here was his first look which was my favorite.
This is guest judge Victoria Beckham. She had this contemplative expression during Christian's runway show. I imagine she's trying to decide which of these outfits she's look best in. I know I had that same look during the show. I'd rock the sh*t out of the above outfit.
The Poshy one even teared up a bit when he was announced as the winner.
Congratulations Christian and a big thank you to BRAVO for supplying us with such amazing entertainment.
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Here's Christian on Regis and Kelly...........
I was thrilled for Christian. I loved Rami and Jillian but I have to say I really only paid attention to Christians runway show and had to replay the others. Sure I was high on sleeping pills but really does that matter? And I totally agree I wish people like Christian were on TV when I was a young'n. However your cats dresses would not have been in vain if kittywigs,com existed back then.
Posted by: Jeff | March 06, 2008 at 10:32 AM
I adore Christian. I was so touched when he started tearing up and shaking his head no like he thought he wasn't going to win. I teared up watching him tear up. I think he is going to be the biggest winner to come out of Project Runway.
Posted by: VIS | March 06, 2008 at 11:39 AM
I knew he would win. To me, there was no other competition.
Posted by: BV | March 06, 2008 at 12:07 PM
First of all, way to kick ass through the season with your commentary and illustrations. Seriously, the highlight of my thursday morning.
I have to tell you that the first paragraph of this totally reminded me of something David Sedaris would write. I love it. You're amazing.
Posted by: Ashley | March 06, 2008 at 12:17 PM
I was afraid the judges would screw up, like how they kept letting Ricky stay all season, but thank god they realized the genius that is Christian. His whole line was amazing.
Posted by: javelin | March 06, 2008 at 02:49 PM
I'm so glad you sketched Victoria! Last night I was watching and hoping you would sketch her in all her, as Christian would say, fierceness! I was so addicted this season, and I want all 3 finalists to do well in fashion. Thanks for the blog on the finale, I missed it from the past few episodes!!!
Posted by: Dani | March 06, 2008 at 04:02 PM
I was sooooo syked!! I even cried!! Christian soo deserved it.:) I wish I could meet him.
Posted by: keezii | March 06, 2008 at 08:21 PM
I too screamed and cheered and CRIED like a baby! I'm a long time Project Runway fan but this season was the most amazing by far. Christian totally deserved it, and I swear this has made my entire week!!
(Side note: I saw a Chloe Dao laptop bag at OfficeMax the other day.. random no?)
Posted by: Leah | March 07, 2008 at 07:35 AM
damn!!!!!!
I'm from Canada and been desperately trying NOT to be spoiled on the winner of project runway, pleaasseeee don't spoil like that,
LAME!!!!
GRRRRR
LAME!!!!
Posted by: Jaclynn | March 07, 2008 at 10:04 AM