Relatable is not a word one would typically use to describe MTV's show "The City." A 30 minute reality show (a spin off of The Hills, which is a spin off of Laguna Beach) that documents the life of Whitney Port, an L.A. transplant trying to make her way in the cut throat world of New York City fashion.
But last night, while Whitney and her friend Roxy were getting ready for a party in their lounge-around clothes they tried to teach themselves the dance from the Beyonce "Single Ladies" video and I screamed at the TV, "I do that!" Never before have I seen something on this show that seemed at all in touch with reality. Naturally, Beyonce would bring us together.
That was pretty much where the relatable moments ended in last night's high drama episode. First Whitney goes on a second date with Freddie and SURPRISE! He has invited his father to join them. What? Freddie, I don't know what planet you are living on, but here on Earth, we typically try to keep people we like away from our parents for as long as possible. Freddie Fail.
The feud between Erin and Olivia is heating up at ELLE. Not only does Olivia have no tolerance for Erin's catty behavior, but she is starting to trivialize every task Erin gives her. To retaliate, Erin belittles and embarrasses Olivia every chance she gets. God I love a heated rivalry!
In a small, brief scene Whitney sees Jay again for some final closure on their relationship. Jay busts her chops about Freddie and eventually gets up and walks out on Whit. Welp. There ya have it.
Last night I also noticed that almost all of the girls are fond of this hair do where its a tight, slicked back look in the front, and a messy, frizzy bun in the back. Am I missing something here? This is not cute. Is Kelly Cutrone's tattered look rubbing off on all the girls?
Looking forward to next week's episode and hopefully more Freddie! (and less of Freddie's dad). I love his preppy look, his hair and his smile! So dreamy. He's like a living Ken doll. Whit just has to decide if she wants to be his Barbie.
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