Whatever Modeling Takes

I think this week's episode of "Ameica's Next Top Model" confused the girls a little. Benny Ninja came in to teach the girls how to do unusual poses. He brought with him a model who was also a contortionist and the girls saw some very extreme poses. From that, many seemed to get the idea that for the challenge, they needed to bring that sort of crazy positioning.

The challenge was to pose to show of the client's jewelry and handbags. At least half the girls tried to incorporate having a leg in the air into their shot. Some with handbags dangling fro their bare feet. Others found some really strange positions. Sheena, proud of her flexibility displayed more originality the many of the girls, but she ended up having the handbag right in front of her crotch which did not go over well.

I'm a little disturbed this time by the mean-spiritedness of a couple of the models. Several have been unkind to Isis and another was accused last week of racism. On the other hand, some of the girls have been really supportive of Isis. One was even kind enough to talk to her while she gave herself and injection, to distract her.

The week's big photo shoot involved climbing a ladder to a hot air balloon. I don't know if they ever really intended to have the girls actually go up to the balloon. The girls were told that because of the wind they would climb a ladder and the balloon would be put in later. The girls overcame any fears they had and did a good job. I thought all of the pictures were pretty good. The two girls who ended up on the bottom probably did so more for their appearance before the judges that for their photo shoot.

Isis came in not looking like a model. She had on very casual, sloppy clothes and I don't think her hair looked that good, either. Nikeysha had too issues. One was that she was too thin, but the real flaw that sent her home was her poor attitude towards critques.

I think these girls are starting to learn that modeling isn't just about looking pretty in front of a camera. Next week, the ever popular makeover episode. This is when we really find out who is committed to doing whatever it takes to be a model.