America's Next Top Model Cycle 12 - Page 7

AlphaXi_Husky · #1 11-19-2009, 02:09 AM

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did anyone else catch Ya-ya on the Macy's commercial? I wonder if Tyra made sure that would play specifically during an ANTM commercial break.

I saw that! I let out a squeak

ASUADPi · #2 11-19-2009, 12:58 AM

I was actually surprised by the choice, but not as much as last season (Teyona should have never won).
I was shocked that Nigel and Tyra called Nicole's walk "signature", it needed help. I'm not a model (by any stretch of the imagination) and I don't walk like that. Her walk was just atrocious (IMPO).
But I stand by my opinion that they choose the person that "needs" the contract not "deserves" the contract. I'm sure Laura already has a contract with an agency.
It broke my heart to see Laura crying, she just broke down. I've seen the other girls cry, but not to the extent of how Laura was. Poor girl.

lovespink88 · #3 11-19-2009, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ASUADPi

I was actually surprised by the choice, but not as much as last season (Teyona should have never won).
I was shocked that Nigel and Tyra called Nicole's walk "signature", it needed help. I'm not a model (by any stretch of the imagination) and I don't walk like that. Her walk was just atrocious (IMPO).
But I stand by my opinion that they choose the person that "needs" the contract not "deserves" the contract. I'm sure Laura already has a contract with an agency.
It broke my heart to see Laura crying, she just broke down. I've seen the other girls cry, but not to the extent of how Laura was. Poor girl.

Um, you took just about every single word right out of my mouth! haha! I agree 100% on all of this!

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Awww, I'm kinda sad. I think Nicole is very talented, but I really liked Laura - though probably more as a person than a model.

I felt the same way. I actually really liked them both, but I wanted Laura to win, because I liked her personality the best.

I'm not mad about the winner, I think she has beautiful photos...in fact, she probably lands in my top 5 favorite winners. But, I'm definitely surprised she won with that walk.

AlphaXi_Husky · #4 11-19-2009, 12:58 AM

Awww, I'm kinda sad. I think Nicole is very talented, but I really liked Laura - though probably more as a person than a model.

KSUViolet06 · #5 11-19-2009, 01:00 AM

Not a fan of the winner this season, but honestly, I am fairly certain that the other finalist probably had some kind of offer from an agency as soon as the show was done. Most of the finalists end up signed and working.

LucyKKG · #6 11-19-2009, 06:08 AM

Yeah, I liked Laura better, too. I agree that Nicole's walk was strange. So easy, a caveman could do it! Haha

I didn't think either of them were actually glamorous, though. They both had some stunning photos, but I just didn't feel the high-fashion, glamor vibe like with previous contestants. I didn't watch this show religiously this season, but I watched about 3/4 of the episodes online.

akari · #7 11-19-2009, 08:18 AM

vv

thetygerlily · #8 11-19-2009, 04:08 PM

I noticed some of the judge's comments were shorter for Nicole, which made me think she was a shoo-in as I was watching it (must edit obvious praise!). Based on judge's comments:
Laura = American appeal, better walker, will get work & make money, but more on the commercial side
Nicole = Milan appeal, "signature walk", awkward, quirky, high fashion

So Laura is a better all-around package as a money-making prospect in the US, but Nicole fits the bill of high fashion that Tyra is desperately clinging to. And the awkward ones often tend to be some of the judge's faves, although they usually haven't won until now.

I like Nicole, and I like her as a winner. I'm sure they'll both get work, to the extent that petite models do. It will be interesting to see what kind of updates they do for them in future seasons!

LucyKKG · #9 11-19-2009, 06:03 PM

It still cracks me up that they keep saying "petite." I realize they're shorter than other models, but I'm 5'6", and I am NOT petite! I think they just wanted to make it sound nicer than "short."

DrPhil · #10 11-19-2009, 06:13 PM

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It still cracks me up that they keep saying "petite." I realize they're shorter than other models, but I'm 5'6", and I am NOT petite! I think they just wanted to make it sound nicer than "short."

If you aren't "small and trim" then you aren't petite. Those women are "small and trim," so they are considered petite.

They certainly aren't just "short" because they are a lot taller than I am.

They are shortER than the average model, though.

bostongreek · #11 11-19-2009, 10:40 PM

They've always had the "losers" around for the fashion show... but they're usually just decoys. This is the first season where they've admitted to having other girls walk in the final show.

As for Nicole's walk, it's pretty awful, but it's not like a short girl is really going to get much runway work anyway.

christiangirl · #12 11-20-2009, 03:05 AM

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I saw that! I let out a squeak

Whoops, it was Kohl's. Oh well, you knew what I meant!

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Ok, I'm absolutely convinced now that this season was all about saving $$. They BROUGHT THE LOSERS BACK for the fashion show?? Really??

I totally predicted that, though I was sure that they'd choose one of the eliminated girls to come back for a second chance (thus completing the top 3). Oh well, my guess was half right.

littleowl33 · #13 11-20-2009, 11:45 AM

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I totally predicted that, though I was sure that they'd choose one of the eliminated girls to come back for a second chance (thus completing the top 3). Oh well, my guess was half right.

I was expecting that too, what with all the weird "first time in top model history" things they're doing to try to keep the show fresh. I'm glad I wasn't the only one!

AlphaFrog · #14 11-20-2009, 05:38 PM

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They've always had the "losers" around for the fashion show... but they're usually just decoys. This is the first season where they've admitted to having other girls walk in the final show.

Really? I've never noticed before.

bostongreek · #15 11-21-2009, 09:19 PM

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Really? I've never noticed before.

They don't show them on TV, they just have them walk so that spoilers about the final two don't get out. Apparently Courtney also was in Hawaii this cycle.