I want to do something a little different this week. I have to get something off my chest.
An open letter to Bert Keeter
Dear Bert:
I’ll be honest, you were my favorite in episode 1. I loved that you surprised everyone and actually designed something that was cute and awesome. I was happy for you and looked forward to what you would do throughout the season. But when you came into episode 2 with nothing but negativity, my opinion of you instantly soured.
Fast forward to episode 5 — and I don’t think I have ever disliked a Project Runway designer more than I dislike you, Bert.
You are insufferable. You cannot collaborate with anyone. You don’t care about anything but yourself. You have no regard for others’ feelings. I understand we’re watching a show where editing can play a big part in how we view you, but no one can put words into your mouth. You told Josh M. to “drop dead” this week. Over a sewing machine. Was that really necessary? (Josh M. is also a bully, so the fact that I am on his side here should tell you something, Bert.)
Everyone hates you, Bert! Look, there’s proof:
Bert, you make me want to punch things. You make me not want to watch this show. Your behavior on the runway this week — I couldn’t believe that you stood there laughing in your teammates’ faces, openly gleeful when they were criticized, celebrating in others’ failure –
You. Are. The. Worst.
I can’t wait for you to get kicked off the show.
No love,
Jo
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This week the designers created looks for Heidi’s New Balance line. The winning look was to be sold as part of the line. Team leaders were decided in a footrace.
Yeah. It makes complete sense.
Cecilia decides she is DONE in the beginning of the episode, so she leaves, and the race commences. Olivier falls and then passes out briefly — no big. Bryce, Anthony Ryan, Viktor, and Josh M. are declared winners and team leaders. The leaders form teams of three (Bert is picked last) and get to work. Josh C. comes back to fill in for Cecilia. Hooray!
There is a good deal of drama on Josh M.’s team when he calls Becky’s clothes “dowdy” and says that she doesn’t really need to design anything. Becky retreats into the bathroom for a good cry, then Anya and Josh M. find her and manage to reconcile slightly.
And of course, Anthony Ryan and Laura have to deal with Bert, who putters around doing nothing and mumbling obscenities. He forgets Anthony Ryan’s name. “It takes me a long time to remember their names because they’re not that significant.”
Have I mentioned he’s the worst? Because he is.
The winner: Viktor
AND Josh M.
BUT Anya’s dress is getting sold.
However that works.
You’re out: Danielle
Next week, the designers work with children, and Bert hopefully gets cut.
