America's Next Top Model Cycle 12

KSUViolet06 · #1 09-09-2009, 07:42 PM

Season starts tonight, so I figured it was time for a thread.

All girls this season will be petite (5'7 or shorter I believe). Interesting.

knight_shadow · #2 09-09-2009, 07:49 PM

Wow. I forgot about this.

I knew they were doing the "short" models this time. Didn't know it was starting so soon, though.

Tyra really thinks she's going to recreate the supermodels from her era (Claudia, Cindy, Naomi, etc). Not gonna happen, but the show should be interesting, nonetheless.

KSUViolet06 · #3 09-09-2009, 07:51 PM

Oops!

It's actually Cycle 13, but I can't change it!

And yes, the supermodel is dead.

knight_shadow · #4 09-09-2009, 07:58 PM

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And yes, the supermodel is dead.

As are so many other things from our youth (we're close to the same age, right?).

epchick · #5 09-09-2009, 08:00 PM

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Tyra really thinks she's going to recreate the supermodels from her era (Claudia, Cindy, Naomi, etc). Not gonna happen, but the show should be interesting, nonetheless.

I think Tyra just wants to be created with finding the next "it" girl and it isn't gonna happen. It's sad that the work most of the contestants can get is working the 'runway' on her show. And some of those girls (i.e. Renee) needs to just give it up and focus on their family.

knight_shadow · #6 09-09-2009, 08:09 PM

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I think Tyra just wants to be created with finding the next "it" girl and it isn't gonna happen. It's sad that the work most of the contestants can get is working the 'runway' on her show. And some of those girls (i.e. Renee) needs to just give it up and focus on their family.

I know a couple of the girls have done well (Eva, YaYa, Tocarra, and a few others), but none of them are at the Supermodel level that Tyra is trying to get them to attain. It's cool that's she's using her celebrity to give up-and-comers a chance, but that time has come and gone.

And yea, Renee needs to give up. It hasn't happened yet, and her fucked up attitude is going to prevent it from happening

Kappamd · #7 09-09-2009, 08:18 PM

I am shorter than 99% of the girls on the short version of Top Model. Sigh.

epchick · #8 09-09-2009, 08:21 PM

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I know a couple of the girls have done well (Eva, YaYa, Tocarra, and a few others), but none of them are at the Supermodel level that Tyra is trying to get them to attain.

That is true, although granted they wouldn't have gotten the success had it not been for ANTM, most of those girls you mentioned aren't successful for modeling. Yaya is more known for acting, and Tocarra as a host for some BET shows. The only ones that I have seen still modeling are Eva, Danielle and Jaslene.

I think it's kind of ironic that Tyra and the judges always say they aren't looking for commercial models, that they want high fashion runway girls....yet once the girls leave the show, the commercial stuff is all they can get (if even that).

KSUViolet06 · #9 09-09-2009, 08:27 PM

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I am shorter than 99% of the girls on the short version of Top Model. Sigh.

I know, right?

I mean, I always thought girls were like Amazons if they were 5'3.

I get what they're going for with this season, but really, you can't *create* another Kate Moss.

DrPhil · #10 09-09-2009, 09:03 PM

No Amber, afterall.

I knew she was too loony to be true.

LeslieAGD · #11 09-09-2009, 09:24 PM

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I think it's kind of ironic that Tyra and the judges always say they aren't looking for commercial models, that they want high fashion runway girls....yet once the girls leave the show, the commercial stuff is all they can get (if even that).

A lot of the non-winners have done pretty well in working runway and for more high fashion magazines (especially from the first 3-4 cycles).

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I am so glad that obnoxious Amber girl didn't make it after all. I was a little surprised the pretty blonde didn't go through (Ciara?). The red haired girl reminds me of Heather...she seems like she might also have a form of autism. Bianca reminds me of a cross between Nena and the other Bianca...I won't be sad to see her go (eventually).

Initial impression...I like Bambi-eyes, Crutches, Erin, and Lisa.

KSUViolet06 · #12 09-09-2009, 09:41 PM

I'm sorry, but the different ways Tyra says "WEEEEEAAAAVE" during the makeovers are hilarious.

I like Courtney, Lisa, Erin, and Rachel.

Kappamd · #13 09-09-2009, 09:44 PM

I like Rachel. I have a thing for big eyes (ie. Alison from last cycle). They make for interesting pictures.

christiangirl · #14 09-09-2009, 09:46 PM

Glad to know I'm not the only one who doesn't miss Amber.

Tyra is so excited to show off how much weight she's lost. More power to her, you can tell she's lovin' it. I love Laura, she's such a goofy Kentucky girl. I also love Sundai's face but not her posing. I'm glad there are girls I actually like this cycle because I still can't get over Cycle 11. I don't think I really like anybody that season and I'm still afraid it might happen again!

LeslieAGD · #15 09-09-2009, 10:12 PM

When I said Lisa before, I thought "Lisa" was the Asian girl.

Not surprised to see the real Lisa go...if you're brought back, you should have an extra umph. Looking forward to seeing who gets let go next week at the Wilhemina casting.