Thursday, April 16, 2009

Always be on top

Previously on America's Next Top Cat...

Tiger was added to the competition making the photo shoot more intense. The three cats faced off in an Easter photo shoot- all getting praise from the judges. No one has been eliminated, and the question still remains...who will be America's Next Top Cat??

Drama in the house:

Although previously kept secret, Boo and Tiger have a long history that dates well before appearing on America's Next Top Cat. They have been in a committed lesbian relationship for around 14 years. Tiger, being a new contestant on America's Next Top Cat, was NOT happy to see that Boo and Harris' relationship is, well, a little friendly.

Boo: "I've been with Tiger for pretty much my whole life, but what she doesn't realize is that before I had her I was with a boy Siamese. That's right, I haven't always been a lesbian. I mean, I love Tiger and everything but I don't see what's wrong with wanting to experiment with someone else."
Tiger's statement can't be published due to the amount of profanity in it.


Cats, instead of a traditional photo shoot this week, you will be tested on a very valuable lesson in becoming a top cat. You must always look your best, no matter what the occasion. You never know when the paparazzi will be lurking around the corner to snap an unflattering shot of you in a swim suit.
You know our prizes, a contract with one of the best modeling agencies is the entire world, Elite Cat Management, a cover and 6 page spread in Catmopolitian magazine, and a $100,000 contract with Clawnique Cosmetics.
You know our judges: Miss J Catlexander, runway diva coach extraordinaire. Nigel Pawrker, noted fashion photographer, and Pawlina Pawrizkova, legendary supermodel.
So this week, we had the paparazzi follow you for a couple of days. Instead of being judged on your best photo, you will be judged on your worst.
Tiger, you're up first.




Pawlina: "It's not quite as bad as I expected. You should know better than to walk around with your mouth open...that's not top cat behavior."

Nigel: "It could be worse."

Tiger: "Thanks."


Harris, you're up. Let's see your worst shot:







Pawlina: "...What were you even doing? You knew the paparazzi was around..."



Harris: "I didn't like that thing on my neck. It had to come off, and my lack of opposable thumbs makes that difficult sometimes."

Nigel: "As a top cat, you will be asked to be dressed in uncomfortable things, and you are going to have to just deal with it."



Boo, it's your turn for judging. Let's see your worst shot:




The judges are speechless.

I hope the three of you have learned a very important lesson today, always keep your guard up...especially you, Boo.

No one will have to pack their litter and go home tonight, so the competition is still on. Who will become...America's Next Top Cat??

Monday, April 13, 2009

Easter


Previously on America's Next Top Cat...


Boo and Harris faced off in a fierce "Happy Birthday" photo shoot. Harris got the best critique but it was too early in the competition to eliminate either of them so the competition continues...


The judges at America's Next Top Cat have decided to add another player to the game. Let's see who they have chosen to compete for the title of "America's Next Top Cat"



Tiger- A Calico Domestic Shorthair from Rapid City, South Dakota thinks she has what it takes. "I'm not your typical girl, I do what I want, when I want and I don't answer to anyone. I think it's about time a lesbian won America's Next Top Cat, and I am here to be the first!"



To make up for missing last week's photo shoot, Tiger was given the opportunity to take a beauty shot to be added to the judging this evening.



You know our prizes, a contract with one of the best modeling agencies is the entire world, Elite Cat Management, a cover and 6 page spread in Catmopolitian magazine, and a $100,000 contract with Clawnique Cosmetics.


You know our judges: Miss J Catlexander, runway diva coach extraordinaire. Nigel Pawrker, noted fashion photographer, and Pawlina Pawrizkova, legendary supermodel.

This week you had an "Easter" photo shoot.
Boo, let's see your best shot:

Nigel: "I've got to say, you really performed this week. You emotionally connected with the camera, and that is something that a top cat model needs to be able to do. "

Pawlina: "This is definitely a big improvement. You learned your angles this week which is essential. Good work."


Boo, your film this week so good that I had trouble picking your best shot. You tried different things and made them work. The photographer commented that you started off slow and uncooperative, but later on became a top model.

Tiger, you're up next. Let's see your best shot...





Pawlina: "This is an interesting shot, but I'm not sure it fits with the theme. What were you thinking about during the shoot?"

Tiger: "I was going for a hopping bunny rabbit."

Pawlina: "Ok, I can see that..."


Nigel: "I like how you decided to go for a motion shot for this, it makes it different from the others...it stands out."


Tiger, although this shot is nice, your film was not. The photographer was only able to capture three frames with you. As a model, you need to be done when the photographer is, not when you want to be. This makes the judges wonder whether or not you have what it takes...Let's see if you did a good job on your beauty shot:

Miss J Catlexander: "This is fabulous, you know how to work it girl!"

Pawlina: "You have a great face for close up beauty shots, I think you just need to improve on your angles."

These shots were very nice, and they just might save you. You need to work on the attitude because photographers aren't going to want to shoot a model with an attitude. You have a lot of potential, don't let it go to waste.

Tiger: "Thanks, I'll work on that. "


Last up, Harris. Let's see your best shot:




Pawlina: "It's nice, but it's a little 'deer in the headlights' if you see what I mean."


Nigel: "You have an amazing face for high fashion and you know how to use it. You've done it once again."

Harris, I really like how you went for the "sweet and innocent" look...you really pulled it off. The photographer said you were easy to work with, but you kept trying to get into Boo's pictures during her shoot. You need to learn that you can't be in every photo and you need to follow directions. I'm sure Boo didn't appreciate you trying to steal her frames.

Harris: "Thank you, and I apologize for that."

It is still too early to tell who will become America's Next Top Cat, but one of you will eventually have to pack your litter and go home. Until then....who will be...America's Next Top Cat??