I took the weekend off to travel and to spend two days at the pool - not the same pool that the RWDC kids go to, but one at a friend's McMansion, yes...in style. Of course a weekend like that requires a day or two recovery which is why I've not been talkative. Meanwhile, on Twitter the whole world thinks I've blocked them. LOL
Here's the scoop: Mike has been on a date with the guy he met at Cobalt a week and a half ago. Josh and Ashley judged a Synchronized Swimming event at the Capitol Skyline Hotel pool (where they seem to spend most of their Sundays). Mike was snapped with shirt off, sporting great physique and tattoo. I'm sure somebody can take the Twitpic from my Twitter and post it on here with attribution to the user.
As far as work: Some of the cast began working at the [url=http://www.hrc.org]HRC | Home[/url] today.
Meanwhile on DRAMA Patrol: I wrote a guest article for one of the DC outlets and will share the link when it's up. Toby Knap of Hot 99.5 twittered me today saying that I'm no "Spencer" ...to which I responded that CLEARLY I am no "Spencer" and I urged him to give me the number to his warm line (the number radio stations use so that you don't have to wait on the hold loop or wait to get through). He's all hot air and a whimp, so I know he won't release that number to me. He and "Spencer" are in cahoots too much for him to actually want my or your comments.
Thought I'd share the aforementioned photos:
Mike at the Capitol Skyline Hotel Pool on Sunday, July 19. He gets an A++ from me.
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Photo courtesy of Twitter user EJFASS
Mike on a date at Sweetgreen in DC with the guy from Cobalt (photo by a tipster named Brian sent to Washingtonian)
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[quote=wiggyndc;99897]Meanwhile on DRAMA Patrol: I wrote a guest article for one of the DC outlets and will share the link when it's up. Toby Knap of Hot 99.5 twittered me today saying that I'm no "Spencer" ...to which I responded that CLEARLY I am no "Spencer" and I urged him to give me the number to his warm line (the number radio stations use so that you don't have to wait on the hold loop or wait to get through). He's all hot air and a whimp, so I know he won't release that number to me. He and "Spencer" are in cahoots too much for him to actually want my or your comments.[/quote]
Spencer is an idiot.
[B]Here's the article by the Washington Post Express' Kris Coronado[/B] (notice that SPENCER is not mentioned... which speaks volumes in my book.)
[I][B]I have reposted it here for you to read and comment on, But I would urge you to check out the original at the link below, which includes pictures and the ability to link to the article with Facebook, etc.[/B][/I]
[url=http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2009/07/mtv-real-world-dc-twitter-blogs.php]Express Night Out | Life & Stuff | Real Time: MTV's 'Real World: D.C.' Meets Social Networking[/url]
Real Time: MTV's 'Real World: D.C.' Meets Social Networking
WANT TO FIND the true story behind "Real World: D.C." before the seven Dupont-dwelling housemates stop being polite?
Easy: Hit up the World Wide Web. Thanks to the explosion of social networking sites, Washingtonians don't have to wait for the 23rd incarnation of the MTV show to premiere.
Just ask Chris Wiggins. As the man behind the Twitter feed Twitter.com/RealworldDCNEWZ, the 29-year-old freelance writer has become the go-to source when it comes to tracking the castmates' whereabouts.
Some sample tweets:
"KIDS: 'Hanging with' the Real World Cast is different from being in the same place as them and stalking them...thought u should know."
"CURFEW REMINDER: the #RWDC kids have to leave Third Edition and be home by 2:00 a.m... So rush on over there b4 their bedtime!"
Wiggins' frequent detailed updates have drawn followers in droves -- at press time he'd reached 3,771. What began as a whim has accidentally become a full-time reporting beat, with his Twitter feed serving as an aggregator of "Real World" online updates. But he's quick to point out where his self-imposed mission ends ("I'm not one of the many stalkers following people around," he said) and what his ground rules are.
"I try to be responsible with disseminating information. With that said, I'll share positive and negative information. I'm not biased."
Adam Rosenberg, however, is taking sides: The 28-year-old is a contributor to the Anti-Real World DC blog (Antirealworld.com) and Twitter/antirealworlddc. What's got him so riled?
"I live 40 feet away" from the "Real World" house, he said. "It's altered the way things are in my quiet little area." The culprit: Tipsy 19- to 23-year-olds who congregate on sidewalks hoping to get a glimpse of the stars — often as late as 3 a.m. "Two out of three days [two weeks ago], there was a fight outside my place," he said.
His site, which draws an average 4,000 visitors daily, focuses less on the cast and more on the effect the show's production has had on those in the area. Although cast sightings are still regular fodder for Rosenberg and his nine blogging cohorts, some of whom are fellow "Real World" neighbors.
Since every point in Washington must have a counterpoint, there is, of course, a site called ProRealWorldDC. Its updates are less adoring than its name would suggest, and its purpose, according to J.R. Russ, 29, who's one of four site contributors, is to tamp down the complaints of "Real World" naysayers.
"I understand the reason for [the Anti-Real World DC site] but at the same time, [their site] is more people griping," Russ said.
So, how do these guys keep tabs on the "Real World?"
Rosenberg takes a DIY approach: "Most photos are taken from my living room."
Wiggins scores much of his info through tweets from readers.
"The first tweet I receive I'll give it 10 or 15 minutes [to see if similar tweets surface] and then I'll tweet it as a rumor," he said. "If I receive confirmation, I'll send out a tweet saying that it's confirmed. I've been very, very careful."
Some of his informants have included cast members' friends and family, who probably have a good bead on what their loved one is up to.
The tipsters most likely to mislead him? Local promoters.
"Most of the promoters in D.C. seem to all have 'confirmed' on any particular night the 'Real World' cast will be there," he said.
Photos courtesy Mark Parascandola, Adam Rosenberg
Posted By Kris Coronado at 2:15 PM on July 21, 2009Tagged in Around Town , Dupont Circle , Life & Stuff , Metro , Television , The District
This is a random question but...does anyone know how often they go to Town? My friend wants me and a few people to go with him next Friday and he said that he knew the cast was going to be there then. He's usually misinformed though so I don't know if what he said is accurate.
More photos that a friend posted to my Facebook group.
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[QUOTE=Dartagnan;99925]When will they learn that there is 8?[/QUOTE]
I sent Kris a message correcting that. I'm sure people are still used to 20 seasons of the mantra of "seven strangers..."
[QUOTE=behindme;99927]This is a random question but...does anyone know how often they go to Town? My friend wants me and a few people to go with him next Friday and he said that he knew the cast was going to be there then. He's usually misinformed though so I don't know if what he said is accurate.[/QUOTE]
Your friend can e-mail me at [email]realworlddcnewz@gmail.com[/email] to vet that information.
[QUOTE=Dartagnan;99939]Good job Wiggy! Thanks for the photos.
Michael and his date are yum![/QUOTE]
I don't believe the guy in the board shorts in the pool sporting the seventy-six pack of abs is Mike's date.
I'm not sure they even know each other. The photo may be misleading. However, if that were to be the case not only is that breaking news, but I'd have to get word to Mike that he's scored! ;-)
[quote=tjhallow;99937]Is that Ashley in the first picture with her back to the camera?[/quote]
Yup, that's definitely Ash. She was a judge in the contest as well. Here's a link that...
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[quote=caligirl;100008]Yup, that's definitely Ash. She was a judge in the contest as well. Here's a link that...
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She's beautiful.
Production probably gave it to them, remember on Hollywood they gave the girls all those Victoria Secrets clothes. Or on challenges, they give them all that free underarmour gear,
[quote=tjhallow;100059]Production probably gave it to them, remember on Hollywood they gave the girls all those Victoria Secrets clothes. Or on challenges, they give them all that free underarmour gear,[/quote]
That's pathetic. American flags should not be worn. It's just a fashion no-no.
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