Who would win in a battle of beer pong: Amanda Lorber or Hillary Clinton? Eh, who knows — but Mandy sure can one-up the presidential candidate’s competitive practices.
Episode two was filmed many moons ago, but I remember it like it was yesterday. The brainstorming meeting wasn’t executed as poorly as it seemed to be on screen. MTV filmed its rowdy inception, but failed to show its incredible productivity, where the exchange of ideas was at its best.
Aside from clearing up misconceptions, my main reason for writing this blog is to present an analogy. After watching the episode, I noticed a glaring familiarity between the situation between my peers and me and Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama during the most recent democratic debate. I watched the screen and noticed the consuming glimmer of passion that seized our eyes, the exchange of heated glances, and the putrid stink of unrelenting competition. (Just to clarify before I continue rambling: I’m not a fan of Ms. Clinton. I prefer the rather idealistic platforms, notions, and eloquence of Senator Obama.)
The comparison can be extended to the childish intolerance that both candidates display for one another. They make their crippling personal attacks quite publicly and disparage one another at any chance they’re given. The grand irony revolves around the fact that they battle it out for the good of the same political party. Both support the same ideals, and both want to put a gargantuan Band-Aid on our wounded country. Their unwavering (and often cruel) competition can only further deteriorate democracy, perhaps negatively influencing the election. Then, of course, their hard work and campaigns will be made useless. Fortunately, when it comes to crunch time, The Circuit editorial staff comes together for our common goal: to put out an amazing publication. This fact remains one of lesser known status because significant meetings and brainstorming sessions aren’t often given the airtime. The Circuit staff, unlike the presidential candidates, are able to put aside negativity for the greater good of our final product.
Even though you probably won't read this, I'd like to tell you that I admire you a lot. As a fellow editor (I'm an 8th grader) of a Middle School publication, I look up to you as an editor. I deal with a lot of the same issues you do but to a bigger extent. People are so disrespectful!
However, we all (mostly me and my advisor) pull together and produce a now award winning paper. We received the Award of Achievement from the UIL folks, equivalent to an excellent. It's pretty good considering that we're 2nd year middle school publication.
Anyways, I don't know how things are now @ The Circut, but if that Alex kid is still being an ass (excuse my french) IGNORE him. He's such a sour puss. Also, I thought it was funny that I also organize my clothes for the week like you. BTW, I am a HUGE Regina Spektor fan!!! Check out her album "Songs" if you haven't already, It's my favorite!!!!
Thanks,
Gilbert
love allie
hey, you are like, the cooolest girl on the show, just so you know lol. pllleease do me a favor, and hook up with alex!!!
p.s many people who watch root for you, stay strong.
I love how people on here are like "do me a favor and hook up with so and so".
Relax kiddos.
This was filmed not in the present, but 4 or 5 months ago.
It's taken a couple months to do all the post-production editing and stuff.
So what you're seeing on TV is what happened 5 months ago.
So things probably have changed alot since then.
Anyways. That being said,
Amanda. You're going to be one of the cool kids in college, and I'm pretty sure you already know that.
Keep on rockin'
Like you, I prefer to edit in purple -- but seriously, invest in some purple pens. Editing in colored pencil is not O.K.
Ah, newspaper drama: I know thee well. It gets especially "fun" during conventions -- I don't know if anyone DIDN'T cry in Philadelphia.