Love, 2008

"The show makes the relationship stronger because of the fact that you've been through so much together," she says. "It happens so fast and you go through all these emotional roller coasters, so whoever is the last person standing means a lot to me because we've already gone through a lot." ~Tila Tequila

Seriously? Most of time, if I watch Tila's MTV reality hit, it's for the same reason I slow down when I pass an accident- to watch for carnage and hope for shock value and a topic for my friends and I to chew on over cocktails. It certainly isn't in hopes of witnessing the blossoming of true love and devotion. And I have a feeling that the real reality of it is, that Tila participates in the show for much the same reason. She doesn't have to admit that- that's fine- but to go and make a statement like the one above makes my eyes roll just about right out of my head! Does she really believe that a good foundation for a real relationship is a set created for a half-cocked reality drama (no pun intended)?

I suppose by saying she will have "already gone through a lot" with the chosen 'character,' she means having to endure numerous juvenile cat-dog fights between stereotypical Jersey boys and feisty lesbians and difficult tasks such as choosing a winner in a mud-wrestling or other battle of the sexes- appropriately named a 'bi-athalon'- contest. Meanwhile, poor Ms. Tequila can't make up her mind- not just among several possible mates, but even between male or female. I may be able to understand her attraction to both, but to have one of each draped over your lap within the same hour? No, I'm sorry- you're a car wreck.

According to season 1 winner, Bobby, Tila never contacted him after the show's taping. I guess their shared victory over said trials and tribulations just wasn't enough to shoulder the level of respect she needed to have for him. Another guess? MTV promised double the salary in exchange for a second season.

xoxox lisa

"Television is an invention that permits you to be entertained in your living room by people you wouldn't have in your home." ~ Sir David Paradine Frost