Reality Bites

As previously alluded to, Seattlest is unabashed in our love for television. We tend to gravitate toward the good stuff, but we are by no means too highbrow to watch reality TV. Case(s) in point: the gloriously addictive trainwrecks known as Surreal Life 5 and Being Bobby Brown. For us, the viewing of such apocalypse-heralding fare is merely a spectator sport; that is to say, we've got no aspirations to be the castmember who actively works to alienate everyone in the house. While Seattlest is certainly not sociopathic enough to vie for a spot on a reality show, we cannot assume the same is true of our readership. For that reason, we feel the need to announce that America's Next Top Model will be holding auditions in Seattle next week.

Since the show is well known for its ample share of crazy/beautiful women, those who fit that bill may consider going to the casting call. So if you're tall and photogenic and not claustrophobic or too into Jesus to get nekkid, head downtown to Macy's on Tuesday between 10am and 5pm. No fat chicks.

As to other reality series casting right now:

· Despite the good showing (if one can describe sleazy back-stabbing as "good") of Alex last season, The Apprentice didn't hold an open casting call in Seattle. At this point, all the audition dates have passed, except for the last ones this weekend in San Diego, Anchorage, Charlotte, and Austin.
· Don't forget about the wily veterans: Survivor 12, Real World 17, and Amazing Race 9
· Then there's the most recent reality has-been: American Idol 5
· And the plucky upstart: Beauty and Geek 2
· You could try to become the titular star of the 8th season of The Bachelor, this time in Paris.
· Or if you really hate yourself, there's always Extreme Makeover.

No word yet on the likelihood of future seasons of So You Think You Can Dance, but we're not holding our breath.