Comments on: Project Runway: Season 5, Episode 2

By: lauermar

lauermar — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:36:51 +0000

I can’t wait until all of you turn 40…it will arrive sooner than you think, and suddenly you’ll find nothing more annoying than a 20-year-old twit with a self-absorbed opinion.

I also cannot fathom why an animal lover like Amanda would want to contribute to a leather purse forum.

By: Charlene

Charlene — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:57:31 +0000

Hey guys, I just found this site today and I’m luvin’ it. Nothing gets me excited faster than high-end fashion, though I can hardly afford it (you know…champagne taste, beer budget). The blogs on PR are great. I’ve been addicted since season 1 and can find no one around here (Omaha, Ne) to discuss it with. Yeah, there are people living in Nebraska. BTW, I’m well into middle age and did not find anything offensive here. I extremely seldom watch Lifetime and agree with you on its programming. But on the age thing, I think people are getting a bit overly sensitive. I don’t identify with the personna that was targetted, so you aren’t talkin’ about me. Anyway, don’t censor yourself, the free flowing commentary is the allure of the blog.

By: becky

becky — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:44:51 +0000

lol,i think make me a super model is good show too!

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By: Barb

Barb — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:54:17 +0000

Well I came here to post a link to a little gossip about this season. But I do want to say we are all doomed to middle age. Some of us (me) sooner than others. But look at the alternative… not reaching middle age. Any who….. I was late reading my paper today and came across this
http://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/red-072508-redhot1,0,7749062.story Amanda, I’m sorry to say your gaydar is inoperative!! A showmance on Project Runway. Too bad we didn’t see any of it. I t may have added some spice which is badly needed this season IMHO. Also The Chicago Tribune reported the sale of the rights last week just before the premier. I tend to think it is happening… I will definitely miss Nina.

By: Tellicherry

Tellicherry — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:00:58 +0000

I was being facetious, hence the aside about tongue-in-cheek. I am approaching middle age myself and I find the ageist comments on certain fashion blogs to be frustrating and offensive.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:38:50 +0000

But isn’t the point of a publication to allow opinions to be voiced? It would be an exceptionally boring media world if every joke that might be offensive to some was quieted as a “business decision.” It certainly had value in opening a discussion on the issue, didn’t it?

By: Megs

Megs — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:57:14 +0000

^ Right on sista!!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:12:31 +0000

Honestly, I was very surprised at the response, and continue to be surprised. I thought it was overwhelmingly obvious that not only that particular comment, but the entire post, was firmly in jest and NOT to be taken seriously in any way. The Internet is a very informal medium, by and large, and I’ve tried to keep my posts fairly light and silly thus far. I felt comfortable that our regular readers would have understood that about me at this point, and it didn’t even occur to me that anyone would look at that joke and do anything beyond roll their eyes.

Like I’ve stated above, I do find Lifetime offensive. I think it panders to women and insults our intelligence in a lot of its programming, but the joke wasn’t even in regards to that – it was a reference to the firestorm of negative publicity that has surrounded Project Runway’s move to a network and sponsorship deal that many (including me) think will dilute its quality. The criticism has been over-the-top on many fashion blogs for the past several months, and I thought that our readers, as Internet-savvy fashion followers, would get the reference. If anyone was truly offended by the comment, I apologize that my intent was not clear.

But really folks, there’s really nothing to get upset about here besides the fact that Suede’s ugly dress won. Now THAT is insulting.

By: Megs

Megs — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:00:28 +0000

I do agree… I watch it and enjoy. I know many do.

By: Mrs. C

Mrs. C — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:56:50 +0000

I am a young woman, and I certainly hope that someday I get to be middle-aged, because the alternative is indeed quite “sad”.