If it's hard to believe that "reality" television is real, it's because it's not. Many don't realize reality television shows are scripted time zappers with directors telling their casts what to do, adding nothing to our lives. Not only is "reality" television not real, but it's becoming repetitive and boring.
Instead of showing the truth of daily life, reality television shows scripted cat fights, fake romances and faux friendships. It is unbelievable that so many people waste their time on these types of shows.
"We look at reality TV, which is billed as unscripted, and we know it is scripted," said Daniel Petrie Jr, president of the Writers Guild of America-West, to the Washington Post.
VH1 reality show "Flavor of Love" has gone through three seasons in search of love for rapper Flavor Flav of Public Enemy. However, at the end of each season his quest for love fails and the show is ripe for another season. If you find it a little weird that a famous rapper can't find the right girl after going through so many, it's because VH1 stage events with the girl he picks, that way the station can make more money with more seasons of the same show.
MTV's "The Hills" was one of the first shows to come out and reveal that they really do staged scenes and manipulate situations. "I hate to say we schedule their lives, but we definitely schedule out what we want to cover," executive producer Adam DiVello told TV Guide.
Audrina Patridge, one of the stars of "The Hills" confirms this, saying, "We don't have a set schedule. It depends on what's going on," according to Realityblurred.com.
With reality shows it is hard to tell whether the show they film is real or fake. Speculation has abounded that American Idol has fixed finalists, meaning finalists are chosen based on what the viewers would like, not on actual votes. According to the NY Daily News, an American Idol staffer for this season told a "group of people that the last four are going to be Danny Gokey, Lil Rounds, Adam Lambert and Alexis Grace."
Asked if this was opinion or fact, the staffer vehemently retorted, "Those are the people," expressing that it wasn't mere speculation.
We need to get back to watching good old scripted television, where the actors can actually change the way you think, rather than supporting these talentless people who are just filling up time slots. The next time you decide to watch a reality show ask yourself if it is really worth your time and try reading a book with real substance instead.
Prancer has a special message for all the Flavor of Love 3 viewers in the land: “I didn’t f*** Flavor Flav!” Below, she elaborates on that, explains the rap that got her in trouble and talks Heelys and hair.
How was your time on the show?
I had a great time. I met some great people. Met a great guy. It was all good.
It seemed like the primary reason you were eliminated was the kiss-and-tell thing. Any thoughts on that?
I didn’t tell, that’s the thing. I think it boiled down to Sinceer knowing that I was her biggest competition, so she made something up to try to get me out of there. Unfortunately worked, but I didn’t tell anybody anything. I didn’t f*** Flavor Flav! And that’s not what my damn rap meant, either. I had a nightcap with Flav, but we just slept. The “You know what I know” s*** meant anything I know that’s going on in the house, he knows. I told him everything. I thought I was gonna be the low-key snitch of the house. Anytime there was bulls*** or fakeness going on in the house, I put it on blast to Flav, not the other chicks. That’s all the line meant, but Sinceer turned it into something that it was not and got the other girls to go along. Sinceer knew what she was doing the whole time she was there. She had a great strategy. Kudos to you, Sinceer, but that ain’t what happened.
The girls had no choice but to make something up about me. I was genuine, classy, kindhearted, and entertaining, and they had nothing on me or against me and they knew Flav was feeling me. Their jealousy and insecurities got the best of them, so they had to get the biggest threat out, even if it meant making something up and lying to Flav. They all banded together and plotted against me
I saw on your MySpace that you’ve hosted events with Sinceer. You’ve made up since the show taped?
Yeah, we’ve squashed the beef since then. But I was pretty angry at first.
Was it disappointing that Flav kept Hotlanta over you?
Yeah! Who would want that? She’s a hot mess. But she was rocking my clock, so she should still feel like s***. He didn’t have a clock for her.
Even though you didn’t sleep with Flav, you did make out with him a lot. Were you really into him?
I was. Like I said, he’s a great guy. That was all genuine. That wasn’t an act, that wasn’t me trying to save my spot in the house. I was feeling him, I wanted to make out with him, so I did.
Was there physical attraction there?
I was physically attracted to him. I thought he was cute.
What did you think about the new girls being brought in? Was it a blow to your ego to be the first girl eliminated after they were brought in?
I figured one of us had to go, anyway, even if one of them didn’t come. I didn’t think he was going to get rid of them on the first day, so it wasn’t a surprise that he got rid of one of us.
What did you think of Flav naming you Prancer?
I thought it was cute. I wanted to be named “Vixen,” which is also a reindeer. That’s why I picked it, ‘cause I have doe eyes.
I thought you wanted to be named “Vixen,” because of the sexual connotation.
Well, it was partly because of my doe eyes, but a vixen is also a female fox, and I think I’m a sexy lady. That was my entire explanation.
You posted a blog on your MySpace regarding your hair. Care to elaborate?
I do not walk around with my hair looking like that on the regular. I get my hair done quite a few times a week, probably three times a week. My hair in real life is very curly, you can see that on my MySpace, too, and I don’t know how to straighten it. That was a problem, trying to do it myself. But I still looked a million times better than those other girls, even if my weave was f***ed up.
How has the response from the fans?
It’s been crazy. I went to Target the other day with a hat, sunglasses and my hair tucked in my jacket, and I still got recognized. Oh, and I got a free Supersizing at McDonalds that day. The perks of fame!
You rocked Heelys. Why?
I’m a big kid. I like Heelies. I was shopping for the show and I ran across them, so I bought them. Everybody was trying to talk crap because I had them, but Flav had them, too. They just didn’t show that. He only wore them one day. So, for everyone that was hating: I’m a big kid, he’s a big kid and that’s why I was attracted to him. He was rocking what I was rocking, so, eat that!
Which girls from the show do you keep in touch with?
I talk to Sinceer everyday. I talk to Rayna a lot. I talk to Seezinz and Bee-Ex a lot. I’m cool with just about everybody. I hear I have beef with Tik, but I don’t know why. It’s really random.
Was there any level of hurt from being eliminated?
I was really hurt, but at the same time, it was getting so crazy that I was relieved to be out of that. I’m not a drama queen. I don’t like to argue in real life, so I wasn’t about to sit on TV and argue with somebody about something stupid. They were just picking fights about nothing. They would try to step to me and argue, but they knew that I wasn’t having it. But none of it’s an act – those girls are psycho and they don’t like each other. Sinceer argues like that with people who aren’t on the show.
You’re a preacher’s daughter.
I am! My mom is a senior pastor of a church. She was really afraid of me going on the show. She thought I was going to do something to embarrass her, but she’s over it. She thinks it’s cool now. She’s having just as much fun with it as I am.
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry?
Going into the show, it wasn’t a thing of trying to advance my career, but since being on the show, I really enjoyed being on camera and being on TV. I’m going to try to do some acting. I’m moving to L.A. I just want to say to my fans, thank you so so much for all the love and support. I get so many messages and emails about how they love my personality, how I held it down in the mansion and how they are dying to see more of me. I just wanna tell them to keep their eyes open for me and I appreciate all the love! PART2 I AIN’T FUCK NO DAMN FLAVOR FLAV!!!!! Man alright so let me explain this shit right fuckin now! I DID NOT SLEEP WITH FLAVOR FLAV and that aint what the fuck I meant in my rap….let me break it down “…keepin to myself in the room with asti, wanna get with you so we can do the nasty…” What it meant was I was basically a loner in the house I was able to coexist with everyone I didn’t have any enemies but I didn’t have any friends really either I stayed in the astronaut room all the time by myself. I slept there I ate there I did me there by my damn self. Any woman wants to do the nasty with her man but Flav ain’t my man but if it got to that point ok lets do the damn thang but fact is he ain’t my man and we ain’t do shit. It rhymed and I thought it was cute….now the “You know what I know” Everyone looked at me as the low-key snitch of the house I was able to coexist with them chicks so I knew what was goin on with everybody and used it to my advantage so anything I knew about Flav knew about cuz I was always runnin and tellin him something so thats what the “you know what i know” meant….they don’t even show me explaining to him what the shit meant….but what the fuck ever y’all have seen me on the show I’m a classy lady…. Me and Sinceer are very cool now (Love ya bitch) but she is the one who planted that seed to the other girls….She had a great strategy for the show and it worked (unfortunately this go round against me)…If I’m not the girl for Flav thats fine I ain’t tryna keep no man that don’t wanna be kept I just hope he finds exactly what he’s looking for…I’m not mad at him I still have love for Flav he’s an amazing guy… I’m not mad at Sinceer she knew I was big time competition for her and she needed my ass outta there so she did what she had to do….he had my clock so obviously he wanted me there…
"Tierney, how can you watch that garbage?" my mom says to me every time she catches me watching VH1. Garbage though it may be, VH1 celebrity reality programming. Celibreality as it's so cleverly called, is entertaining, hilarious and as addictive as Diet Coke and Sour Patch Kids. And for all us addicts out there, it's a genre that has begat offspring like an Old Testament prophet.
Surreal Life is the grand patriarch, the Abraham, if you will. The show premiered in 2003. As a twist on the MTV's reality television break through Real World, VH1 put a group of D-List celebrities in a house and taped what ensued. Veterans include that guy who sang "Ice Ice Baby" (Vanilla Ice), that guy who sings "Hammertime" (MC Hammer), that crazy Christian Lady (Tammy Faye), that porn guy (Ron Jeremy), that girl from American Idol (Ryan Starr), that guy from the Brady Bunch (Christopher Knight), that bitchy old model (Janice Dickinson), that motorcycle guy married to Pink (Cary Hart) and that guy who yells (Flava Flav). Because all these people are trainwrecks on their own, putting them all together is an epic catastrophe of Hurricane Katrina-sized porportions. And it makes for some great television.
VH1 figured out pretty quick that this cheaply made crap actually brought in a fair amount of viewers and money. It gave way to spin-offs as quickly as the octo-mom produced children. First came "Strange Love" which recorded the relationship between Flava Flav and Brigitte Nielsen (a romance sparked on the set of Surreal Life). When they broke up, we got Flava of Love, a Bachelor-like competition for Flav's heart. The show resulted in three seasons and zero successful relationships. New York, a runner up contestent on Flavor of Love got her own similiar competition spin off, I Love New York, which contributed to the spinoff New York Goes to Hollywood, A Real Chance at Love and New York Goes to Work. Flava of Love also inspired Charm School and Rock of Love, featuring 80s rocker Bret Michaels. Contestants who did not win his heart got their own spin-offs as well, with Trophy Wife and Daisy of Love. The Love doesn't stop there; there is also I Love Money and For the Love of Ray J. Let's not forget the other Surreal Life particpant-relationship-oriented show, My Fair Brady, starring Christopher Knight. If you thought your Bib Lit genealogies were complicated, try climbing this family tree.
Though you may not be familiar with what these celebrities did in the first place to earn their spots on a celebreality show, you will get to know their personalities, their daily living habits and their favorite pick up lines. If reality television makes normal people famous, then celebreality makes famous people normal (in the loosest definition of the term). However, things get a little sticky when you are trying to keep straight which of the reoccuring characters were "famous" before the show, and which only got famous by sleeping with the "famous" ones.
When you think about it, these shows are perfect for the typical college student. They are not compelling enough to derail your studies (see: Lost). Yet, they're easy enough to jump into when you have some free time. Because most of the characters have maturity levels of fourth graders, a fourth grader could easily understand the narrative arches (again see: Lost). Due to both its melt-downs and its grammar, celebreality makes for a nice distraction from the rigorous Georgetown academics, as well as the larger, grave issues in the world today. So, mom, that is how I can watch that garbage and how I will continue to watch that garbage, as long as VH1 keeps giving it to me. Judging by the fertility we've seen thus far, I'd say the Cornucopia of Celebreailty is only getting bigger.
(April 3) -- Hulk Hogan is an absolute force to be reckoned with. Still stronger and cooler than you (or us) at the age of 55, the wrestling legend known to the government as Terry Bollea is being featured in the amazing-looking new video game 'Legends of Wrestlemania,' and as PopEater just learned out, was also supposed to wrestle at Wrestlemania this weekend. Sadly, a back injury is keeping Hulkamania from running wild on John Cena in the ring, but trust us -- Hulk is still as fiesty as ever, as you'll see in PopEater's exclusive chat with him. He chats about everything from what Nick is up to post-jail, who should play Hulk in a biopic, what advice he has for Billy Ray Cyrus about Miley and how he turned down a VH1 dating show. Check It Out:
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So, the 'Legends of Wrestlemania' game looks awesome (see a trailer here). Did you have any input on the character's looks or moves?
"No, I didn't. They pretty much have the Hulk Hogan look down to a science. I'm amazed how good the stuff looks and how lifelike it is."
Will you be at Wrestlemania this weekend?
"You know what, I was supposed to wrestle John Cena for the title, and about four weeks ago I had back surgery. Vince and I were talking about how much involvement I wanted to have in Wrestlemania, and if I wanted to keep wrestling, and out of nowhere my back just got really crazy. I went in for an MRI and I had to have some emergency surgery that threw me out of the game. I was kind of flipped out about it, I thought I'd be the main event this year."
Is everything OK?
"Yeah, they just put a band aid on it. The real surgery, they put the steel rods and the screws and cages in, so I diverted that for now so I can have a little bit of a grace period with this surgery. All that fake wrestling stuff, you know?"
Speaking of fake wrestling, did you think Mickey Rourke's portrayal of the life in 'The Wrestler' was fair?
"I thought it was fair but it was a one-dimensional look at just one area of the wrestling pie. I know a bunch of guys that are past their prime that are wrestling high schools on the weekend. They do the blade jobs and the hardcore stuff ... it's better now since they used to give $25 to do it and now you get $400 or $500, but you know ... it was a very fair snapshot of one teeny tiny segment of the wrestling community. It's pretty realistic."
What do you think the chances of Mickey Rourke making a quick cameo to throw down with Chris Jericho are?
"None if he values his acting career."
Staying on the movies and Hollywood, The Rock and John Cena have made the transition from wrestlers to movie stars. How does it feel to know that you were the pioneer of that thanks to 'Rocky' and other movies?
"Well, what's great is the wrestling family being so cross-promotional friendly. When I did 'Rocky' I got fired for doing it. The people that own it realize that if you do other forms of entertainment such as a TV series or a movie, it makes you a bigger star. When I did a movie or a special, I was almost banned from the wrestling community."
Because they didn't want you doing outside ventures?
"Well that and the mindset of the wrestling business was protect the business at all costs, don't ever break the unwritten code of ethics, silence and morals and lifestyle that they had. For a wrestler to dabble with actors was taboo."
Even though it was essentially part of your job, to be an actor?
"I guess. An actor acts. When I do something, I live it vicariously during that moment. It's almost like an out of body experience for me. I've never done anything except zone into that Hulk Hogan zone and then fly with it. If you told me to act, I probably wouldn't do it very well. I've never had acting lessons in my life, so if I'm acting, you'd have to be the judge."
Should a Hulk Hogan biography film get made, who's your choice to play you?
"Oh boy, if they do a biography, good God. If they ever told the true story I don't think anyone would believe it. Let me think, who could play that part ... I'm not familiar enough with anybody. If it's just an actor portraying a part, cosmetically t hey'd have to get someone a little larger than life."
Maybe Brad Pitt could beef up for it?
"Hey, there you go!"
Do you feel like 'Hogan Knows Best' has opened up a vulnerability to your persona?
"Definitely. Whenever you bring cameras in the house it changes everything. People now know me more as a husband and a father having the same trials and tribulations as everybody. I think it made me more tangible and made people realize this whole thing wasn't a superhero that went into a closet at night and waited for someone to turn the switch back on. I think it made people think 'Oh my gosh.'"
Was there any hesitance to bring Brooke and Nick into the reality world?
"No, Nick was pretty much heading into his precision driving career, and Brooke has been doing music industry work since she was like 13 ... so they were banging on the door on their own already, so when the opportunity arose to do the 1 hour special to help open up the doors on their careers, we were all for it."
How's everything going with Nick and his racing?
"That's all on hold. Nick is regrouping and has moved to Los Angeles and is going to different acting schools and working with a couple companies doing his internship, and getting back in the groove and trying to shake off this lynch mob media assault that's chased him around for a year. He's getting his feet back under him and a lot of positive stuff from a lot of positive people. It's been a crazy year for all of us."
Because of all the drama this past year, have you questioned yourself as to whether 'Hogan Knows Best' and putting your family into the media eye was worth it?
"It's hard to say. There really are no mistakes, everything happens for a reason. It's alright already man, it's in God's hands so I'm not going to question the path. We did what we thought was right at the time. I guess we can second guess your last three girlfriends if we want, but you probably had fun at the time."
That's actually a great segway into my next question. You're one of the bigger stars on VH1 along with Brett Michaels. If they asked, would you do a 'Rock of Love type dating show?
"They already have. I passed on it. That's not my deal brother. It'd have to be 'Hulk Hogan: 55 and Still Alive on Viagra' or something."
Sounds like it would get monster ratings.
"Ha! I'm sure!"
Is there another celebrity dad with famous kids out there that you feel you can really relate with whether you know him or not?
"The only one I can really probably say 'Be careful' and 'Be aware of your surroundings' is Billy Ray Cyrus. They're on such a role right now, and there have been a few stutter steps along the way. Just be reaaaal aware of everything along the way so you don't get caught off guard. Things come at you so fast you don't even see them hit you."
Brooke seems to be using Twitter pretty frequently, talking about recession songs and so forth. Are you familiar with the Twitter world?
"Not really. Brooke kinda showed me what was going on, and to me it's all Greek."
To close things out: Have you ever heard or read a tabloid rumor about yourself or a family member that was so insane it made you laugh?
"Well, I don't read the tabloids or the newspaper because it's all pretty much negative haters. But I do look at the pictures. I love looking at the pictures, looking at my son or my daughter or my ex-wife Linda. I just like to see pictures, who's hanging out with who. Even before I went down this positive road I'm going, many years ago I was in the grocery store pushing a cart down the aisle and I saw The National Enquirer, and it said "Hulk Hogan Has Massive Heart Attack." I looked at the headlines, looked at Linda, looked down at my chest and said "Hmmm, how come I didn't know about that?' Once I saw that, I realized there wasn't any merit to this stuff. Then I decided to take a path different than the one many expected me to go down. I choose not to be a part of that negative stuff, because if you are, you just attract more of it into your life."
Do you think the media does it simply because it gets people interested?
"I think it draws people's attention, they'll do whatever to make a buck in these times. If they were making a lot of money about people saving animals, they'd be writing about that. But I don't think the mindset of the public mentality wants that. They'd rather see the drama and find out if OctoMom has piercings below the waistline because that'll probably sell more copies."
Well, I guess I'm in the minority because I don't want to see that, but maybe I'm in the minority.
Have you ever been on MTV or performed in a concert? Still single? That’s it — I’m now guessing those are the only qualifications to get a dating “reality” show on VH1 or MTV.
Flavor Flav, Brett Michaels, Ray J and whoever else might make an interesting TV character is given a show on VH1 to help them find true love. And how well does it work? It doesn’t. Flavor Flav did, what, three seasons? Michaels is on his third and Ray J’s just gettin’ warmed up.
Which reminds me, who the hell is Ray J, anyway? He’s Brandy’s brother and he was in a sex tape with Kim Kardashian. Does that make him famous? No, it puts him in a category with Paris Hilton, Kardashian and Nicole Richie who are famous for nothing. Sure Ray J put an album out, but so did Hilton - what’s your point?
Anyway, the latest singer to try and get a show is Pepa of Salt N Pepa.
Seriously - enough is enough. What happened to the days when VH1 and MTV actually playing music videos? I weep for the future.
Oh, and if you’re a couple — you shouldn’t have a show either. The divorce rate on those is staggering — Dave Navarro and Carmen Electra, Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, the list goes on
We are in the matrix of reality television right now. I thought it would be interesting to interview a few people who appeared on reality shows to answer some questions. Prancer appeared on Flavor of Love and in my opinion one of the most interesting on that season. Check out the exclusive interview:
What made you try out for the show?
-I was a huge fan of season 1 and thought Flav was cute (yes cute!) And funny and I thought it might be a fun experience. I auditioned for season 2 and they called me back for season 3
How has the show helped you? -
-Being on the show has given me great exposure. I've always wanted to be in the entertainment field and it opened doors over night to help me get my foot in the door
Do you get clowned for being on the show?
-Yea people got jokes all the time about me going on there and for the fact that I'm actually attracted to Flav
Is Flav a good kisser? Does his breath stink with all that gold in his mouth?
Believe or not Flav is a reeeeeeeeally good kisser!!!! And his breath does not stink. His gold fronts come out so he's still able to brush real good lol
Has any doors been opened from being on the show?
-Yes plenty! Vh1 is always trying to help us develop our characters so that we can do more with the network. And just being a recognizable face attracts so many different things and offers. People who wouldn't think to work with you before are now knocking down your door because these shows have a HUGE fanbase that will support any and everything you do
Right now television is on reality tv overload. Any advice to someone thinking about going on one of these type of shows?
-Just be yourself! The casting people can tell when your trying too hard. Show lots of personality and just be the best you. A gimmic doesn't hurt either but make sure it stays true to your character. I had my Heelys, Megan had swimsuits, Myammee lingerie, Buckwild an accent. It makes you stand out. But more than anything just be you. If your boring don't try out though lol
What were you doing before FOL?
-Before FOL3 I was working fulltime as a Promotional Marketing Brand Ambassador. Basically I gave away free shit lol. It was a suuuuuuuper easy job with great pay. I'm hella lazy so it was the perfect job for me.
What are you future plans?
-I plan on moving to LA and perfecting my craft. I'm gonna continue with acting classes and I want to get into Improv and comedy. I got my boobs now so I'm also gonna try and be the biggest sex symbol since Janet hahhaaha. This "turtlefaced bitch" gotta make up for a lot of missed time so I'm gonna finally try my hand at some of this sexy stuff all the other "reality hoes" do apparantly there's some good money that comes with it that I've been missing out on
What is a talent she has that people would be surprised to know?
-Hmmmmm a talent....I can do this thing called The Human Ball...maybe I'll youtube it roflmao
What’s your favorite kind of baller? (i.e. Athlete, Professional)
-I like them all for different reasons lol but I guess my favorite would have to be which ever is doing the most for me at the moment
Do you keep in touch with the girls that were on the show? Anyone you still hate?
-I still keep in touch with quite a few actually. Cali, Cornfed, Seezinz, Sinceer, and Black. Those are the only ones I talk to on a regular basis but there are others that I still check up on. I don't hate anyone I understand the game.
How much does someone make on reality television and how long does it take to film the show?
-I don't think I can tell you the actual amount due to the contract but we don't really get much and you get it based on the number of days you stay on the show. It usually takes a month to film a show beginning til end (if you make it to the end). And usually 1 episode is 2 days real time.
Since Baller Alert focuses on the life of ballers – What is the must expensive thing a baller has purchased for you? Purchased for yourself?
-Most expensive thing I bought myself I think would be my boobs (no I didn't finace them I cashed out on these babies). From a baller like 5 gs to do what I please. I gotta step my game up that's why I come on this site I need all the tips I can get lol.
Do you have any groupies? What is your craziest groupie story?
-Yea I get male and female groupies. The craziest story happened recently I came home from the club and the car was at the corner and they rolled up on me like we've been waiting for you and started asking me all these questions. It was scarey because it was like 4 in the morning I was like omg am I getting carjacked or something lol
I see you got some new girls on your chest. Tell us about that?
-Yes yes yes I got my gals!!! I let it be known on the 1st episode I wanted to get my boobs done. I was so tired of stuffing my bra! I wore a 32A but really I was more like a training bra. I went up to a 34C. They look great! I didn't want them too big I just wanted something that fit my frame. Ya'll have to check out my doctors site its www.dryoun.com he is THE BEST!!!!! He was actually featured on Dr. 90210 and he was on Rachael Ray recently. I got silicone they feel great. I looooooooooove my new boobs!!!!
Prancer has a cute personality and we are always joking on twitter. Baller Alert wishes her the best....
The word on Boardway is that a veritable bidding war is going on for the rights to musicalize reality TV's one time sensation "Flava of Love." Both Boardway powerhouses, the Netherlanders and Shownfelds are said to be interested and neither wants to let the other have a crack at what both acknowledge would be a goldmine.
Sources close to the "rapper with a tooth full of gold" note that Flava is eager to get his "Boardway wings" and has already vowed to forego sushi entirely during the run so as not to fall victim to the dastardly Piven Poison Effect that threatened the success of another celeb-filled production early in the Broadway season.
No word yet if Bridget Nelson will reprise her role as the love interest...but insiders secretly admit they have heard her singing scales and practicing the cha-cha.
Luscious D from the Flavor of Love 3 gives us a little flavor of what the D is all about...
LRG: Since you are from the "D" a.k.a. Detroit, what is the difference between L.A. men and Detroit men? LD: Honestly that's a bit hard to answer, because I've only been to L.A. twice, and it was for work both times. So, I've only been out on the town twice, and have not had a fair opportunity to meet a lot of people. But, the thing that I did notice is that a lot of the guys in Hollywood are "Metro-sexual" though. The men are all dressed to the nines from what I saw. They are put together from top to bottom. I also noticed that they roll in two's, there's the main man and his wingman... (Laughing) The men in the "D" are different. When it comes to their appearance they are much more laid back, not as much effort put in, and you don't see all the "man grooming" here in MI like you would in L.A. Jeans and T-shirts is all you see. I've been lucky enough to travel around seeing different cities, and meeting unique new men, and I can tell you the one thing they all have in common...sex on the brain always! Never changes. (Laughing )
LRG: Are girls nicer in L.A. or Detroit? LD: Don't matter if it's Detroit, L.A., or any where else, even if you're bangin' hot or not, we are all bitches. Can I say that? Don't get me wrong, there are some women who are both beautiful inside and out, but bottom line women are just bitches!
LRG: What do you do in the winter to keep warm in Detroit? LD: Since I love to be able to prance around and look cute, but still stay warm, I love my booty shorts and a beater, but I gotta bust out my Uggs, a heated blanket, and a scarf to keep me warm. But when it comes to Michigan's tremendous winters, no question, I HATE THEM! I'm a sun bunny. Would love to be able to live in a bikini all year round. The less clothing the better. I just moved into a new house, so this winter I will be enjoying my hot tub on the balcony, or a hot steamy bath in my Jacuzzi tub relaxing and flipping through Lowrider of course! Other days I will be curled up in a blanket in front of the fireplace with my dogs.
LRG: What made you decide to be on Flavor of love 3? LD: Well, I thought it would be a great opportunity. I was a huge fan of Seasons One and Two, and am so intrigued by Flav. I really wanted the chance to meet him and see if he in real life was as crazy as he seemed on T.V...and what you see of him is what you get! It was an overall an amazing experience and I was glad tobe a part of it.
LRG: Did you go on the show looking for love? LD: No. My adventure was for the sole purpose of meeting him and seeing what he was about, and if anything create a friendship. So no, I didn't go there just to be seen and hopes I would walk out famous. But I would be lying if I said I didn't hope that it would help me further things like modeling my career. Of course I knew being on the show would help me get seen, so since the show I have gotten much more work and have met some really fantastic people. So, I'm on my way, this is just the beginning for me.
LRG: If you would of won, do you think you could have married flav? LD: No and No! I can say from the heart that Flav is a very sweet individual and has the up most respect for women. He would be a prize for some lady out there, just not this one. He is far from a man I personally would like to spend the rest of my life with. He drinks and smokes too much. I dislike both. He hates dogs, and I'm such a huge animal lover to the point I'm a vegetarian. Flav loves his chicken, not saying that I couldn't be with someone that eats meat, but they must have a love for animals. He's a terrific man, but we're two very different people.
LRG: What type of guys do you like? LD: I don't necessarily have a type. Something just has to catch my eye and grab my attention. I like a man with confidence, but not arrogance. Someone with a great sense of humor, and who can always makes me laugh. An individual that's going somewhere with their life, and who has hopes and dreams of their own, and who can stand on their own two feet. I do have a thing for men with tattoos. Bottom line, they just gotta be funky with a style that is just fresh to death.
LRG: What turns you on? LD: A respectful woman doesn't kiss and tell. That's for me to know and only a few to find out. But, I will share with you that Giorgio Armani cologne, makes me melt.
LRG: What do you do for a living? LD: I bartend and model for a living. And love both jobs. Though, in the future I would love to just model and then down the road do make-up. I work five jobs, so I'm always on the go. I look at it like: I'm all women, hear me roar.
