A Light in the Dark World of Pop Culture

For some reason, when "The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency" is on TV, Trevor and I find ourselves drawn to it. We never get the urge to watch it when it's not on, or record it when we know it'll be on. But for some reason, if it's on TV, we can't look away.

The modeling industry itself frustrates me. I see why it's necessary in our culture, but I'm not sure I like the way it's run or the messages it sends to young people (especially young women) about how they supposedly need to look. I also don't like the way that even the most beautiful models are always photoshopped, etc. Still, the show intrigues me. I think the key is that Trevor and I like to watch attractive, conceited people get yelled.

There's one character on the latest season that I've decided I absolutely adore. His name is Martin and he's deaf. This has been a huge controversy for reasons beyond me. Everyone loves working with him, his interpreter is awesome, and there have been no problems whatsoever on jobs. I like him because he has an amazing sense of humor.

For instance, in last night's episode, all of the models were in an uproar of drama because one of the male models has the personality of a fourteen-year-old. He is one of the most obnoxious people I have ever observed. He kept everyone up half the night by huffing around complaining that the tub was clogged even though there was another bathroom right down the hall he could have used. The next day people were muttering mutinously in small groups about him. Martin and another male model were discussing the issue together:

[Other Model]: "So what do you think of [Obnoxious Model]?"
Martin: (through interpreter) "He's horrible."
[Other Model]: "Really? He even bothers you?"
Martin: *emphatic* "He's so loud even I can hear him!" *snickers*
[Other Model]: *laughs* "That bad, huh?"
Martin: "Oh yeah. He's really obnoxious."
[Other Model]: "Did he keep you up last night, too?"
Martin: "Yeah! I've never met someone who talks that much in my life!"

As a note, Martin is completely deaf. That's why I think it's adorably hilarious.

There is also an interview with him on the website right now asking about his relationships with the other models:

[Interviewer]: "So who do you like best out of the other models?"
Martin: "I really like CC. I think she's amazing. She's not like any other girl I've ever met." *pauses for effect* "If I were straight I would totally ask her out." *grins*