Edited to include: For those of you googling what the song is from the Hitched or Ditched promo, its Untouched by The Veronicas. I just happen to have it on my Ipod.
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While watching the finale of America’s Next Top Model, I saw a preview of a show that just made me cringe.

TheFutonCritic.com describes the show as a…

“…one-hour reality show focusing on couples who are in long-term relationships but have not yet taken that big leap into marriage. Nominated by a friend who believes it’s either time for the couple to tie to the knot or break up, each episode features a different couple who accept their friend’s proposition to set a wedding date in one week’s time. Throughout the week leading up to the big day, the couple is put through a series of personalized exercises that test their relationship, all while planning their dream wedding…more“

I call it bad news for all men in a unwedded long term relationship.

I wish I could say that I won’t watch but I will. If it’s scandalous and cringe worthy, I’m there. And I know many women in long term relationships like myself will also be there.

I hate the fact that these couples have to live up to another person’s time table. Who is this friend that thinks that they have the right to force someone else to make a decision about their relationship. But I’ll hold back on any further judgments until the show airs May 26th.

I hate that I’ve become such a reality television whore.

Have you seen the new Best Buy commercials. They have their employees tell their most memorable stories about customers and how they were able to help them.

One particular Best Buy commercial tells the story of a wife wanting to buy her husband a big new television to watch his favorite football team. She wanted to make up for the fact that he sold his season tickets to help pay for their wedding. If you haven’t seen it here it is:

WTF!!

Every time I see this commercial I get really pissed off. And here’s why:

A. If this story was true, then this woman should be ashamed of herself. If she truly loved this man, she wouldn’t make him give up something he loved. These are season tickets sweetheart. Their not easy to come by. And I’m thinking he probably had these before you were even a thought in his head. How dare you? You couldn’t think of something else to sell? Or if you really wanted this big wedding, there’s a little thing called a credit card. Or turning tricks? Or maybe just saving? Anything other than selling the tickets. You are a selfish woman and I would slap you if I knew you. I bet his friends and family hate you now because you took away their only in for going to the game.

2. How the freaking hell does buying a big screen television make up for having to sell your season tickets? “Oh gee thanks honey. I could be at the game in person at the actual stadium watching history in the making with thousands of other screaming fans, but at home with you is so much better.” NOT!

Finally. What kind of guy would give up his season tickets for a wedding? I say if you have to give up something you love she’d have to give up something of her’s. Make her sell her car or her barbie collection from when she was six. I don’t care. If you were a true fan you wouldn’t give up your season tickets. Unless some one is dying, or your home is being foreclosed, you don’t give up the tickets. You just don’t. I hope your friends are making you feel like crap for doing so. Oh, what am I saying they probably dropped you for being so stupid.

Grrrr, this commercial gets my blood boiling every time. Am I the only way that feels this way?

I’ve been getting a lot of hits from folks searching to find out who Kim’s big poppa really is. It is in my experience that secrets never stay secret for long. Just think about it. How sweet would it be for Bravo’s ratings if “Big Poppa” was suddenly revealed. Also, we must not give up hope in the tabloid media’s ability to find out anything.

Until then lets delve a little deeper into our housewives. Starting with Kim.

The following is a clip of Kim letting us know a little more about herself. Frankly I’m disappointed. I wish the Kim we see in this clip was the Kim we see on Bravo. I’m a big believer that editing can twist situations. But editing can only do so much. On the show, Kim comes off as far more shallow and self absorbed, not someone who gives to St. Judes and has her own charity. (although personally I’m starting to think that having your own foundation is the in thing in Atlanta. Could be worse, eh?)

Now, I’m wondering if this clip is before or after her studio session with Dallas. I really felt sorry for her after watching this. I kept turning the station because I was so embarrassed for her.

She’s still my favorite on the show and I was really hoping she’d amaze us all and be a phenomenal singer. Who knows what a few singing lessons might do? and for the love of god, STOP SMOKING!!

Whose your favorite? or the least annoying.

I was all excited to watch Bravo’s premier of The Real Desperate Housewives of Atlanta. (Excited because I currently have no life.) I couldn’t wait to experience the ghetto fabulous-ness that Atlanta had to offer. And I was not disappointed. This shows proves that money does not equal class.

Let’s meet the “wives”.

LISA – “I can sleep when I’m dead.
Lisa must be on crack or at least high on lots of endorphins. She’s in real estate, designs clothing and jewelry, and still had time to have a baby. The women doesn’t stop moving. She’s a football wife that is really close with her husband and appears to be the sane one of the group. I said ‘appears’. Previews to future episodes may prove me wrong. The best thing about Lisa? She has a bowling alley in her home. Love it!!

DESHAWN
Didn’t really leave an impression on me. She loves having help. I have a feeling that Deshawn just doesn’t want to be bothered with everyday household decisions. I’m with you sister. If you got the money for a chef, stylist, personal shopper, nanny, maid and a estate manager, go for it. Estate Manager? Is this a fancy term for a butler or butleress? (Anyone know what the female version of a butler is? If so, please tell Tipsy Nikki. Thank you.)

SHEREE
Is the queen “B” here. Shereé is very full of herself in my opinion. She is very big on being a top Atlanta socialite. She is freinemies (friend + enemy) with NeNe. And to quote “is classier than NeNe”. And she may be right but at least NeNe is real.

NENE
Enter NeNe the ghetto-ist of them all but I love her. She reminds me of some of my Aunts. She’s one of those people that is who they are and doesn’t apologize for it. I would never call NeNe classy but she amuses me. I’m a little pissed that her kid got $1,000 for his 9th birthday. I didn’t get that much when I graduated from college.

and finally…

KIM – “I’m a black women in a white woman’s body.”
Kim is by far my favorite. She says that she should have been born black and I’m not mad at her. I understand where she’s coming from (writes the girl that flips out whenever Bon Jovi comes on. Classic Bon Jovi that is.) She calls everyone “Bay” (short for baby?) or sweetie. She has a secret boyfriend that she calls Big Poppa. Big Poppa buys her an Escalade over the phone!? So what, my Big Poppa bought me Starbucks and Tasteycakes when I was sick.

The RHW of Hot-lanta is going to be interesting. At least it now gives me something to watch on Tuesday nights. (Can I also say that I hate when they say Hot-lanta! It makes me gag. I’m gonna start referring to Baltimore as Milder-more or Slighty-cooler-more. Dude it’s stupid. I’ll just start calling it Not-lanta. or My-lanta…tehehe…Sorry. I got caught on a tangent.)

SHOW I’M ANXIOUS TO WATCH: Whatever Martha on FLN
The show stars Alexis Stewart, Martha’s daughter, and Jennifer Koppelman Hut. It’s a half-hour of the two ragging on Martha. I love it! I especially love that Alexis calls her mom Martha. I can see myself curling up on the couch with a bottle of wine for this one.

I’m watching America’s Next Top Model and cringing.

I get embarrased very easily, to the point that I will leave the room. I have put pillows over my face and hidden in closets inorder to get away from an embarrasing television moment. Unfortunately reality TV is full of cringe moments and it is taking all the strength I have to stay put.

An example of the ANTM insanity? Tyra just chased a girl around the set pretending to be a moose. Run little model, run! Another chicky has lucky ANTM undies that she carries around. She holds them to her face like she’s sniffing them…ewww! Lord I pray they’ve never been worn.

The set itself is weird. It’s completely white and plastic like a space ship. Complete with alien versions of Mr. and Ms. Jay. And Tyra-bot?!

Another girl, lets call her the Harvard Idiot. Just proved that just because your smart enough to get into an ivy league school doesn’t mean you can’t be dumd. She’s an English-American Lit major and couldn’t think of one english-american novel. And she was wearing camo! No, wearing camo doesn’t make her stupid. I just don’t like it.

And then there is Isis, the transexual model. sHe was picked out as an extra for a photo shoot last cycle. I really hope that these girls have the maturity to handle being around a tranny. But I’m fearful of what’s gonna happen. I guess that makes for good television.

My favs to win:
1. Sheena – aka Kimora Jr.
2. Analeigh
3.?????