Reality Roll Call

Last week on Project Runway: The designers created outfits for drag queens; Daniel gets voted off for his Miami train wreck, and Joe’s hideous sailor suit.

This week, the designers head onto the roof of a parking garage, discovering a bevy of Saturn hybrids (which is the car sponsor of Project Runway, in case you didn’t know). Since Saturns are made out of recycled materials (or a majority thereof), the designers are asked to use recycled materials. Stella displays the first bit of awesomeness all season by refusing to run around: “How embarrassing!”

Back at the studio the designers are given a few minutes to plan their dresses; everyone is throwing down carburetors and smashing mirrors, so I have high hopes. Stella decides to do something pretty instead of her usual biker thing. Keith is freaking me out with his insecurity. He’s so needy! I can’t stand it. “Don’t ask my opinion; my taste is questionable.” I’m beginning to hope he’s voted off.

Last week on Project Runway:

Natalie Portman and the “green” challenge with organic fabric; Suede ended up winning for his punk ballerina dress, and Wesley was sent home despite his amazing shorts.

This week:

So I totally read that Daniel has hooked up with the now-auffed Wesley, which kind of makes me wish Wesley had lasted longer so I could watch the sexual tension.

The challenge isn’t announced right away; the designers are promised a night out with Tim to “unwind.” And if Top Chef Project Runway has taught me anything, a night out on the town is usually code for “surprise challenge.” It’s raining and everyone is in ponchos, and rather than take them to a park or a club, Tim loads the miserable herd onto a double-decker bus. The challenge is to design a look inspired by New York at night, so Tim plays guide to a sort of Magical Mystery Tour. Only rather than a bus full of joyful Liverpool musicians, everyone on this bus is wet and cold and not all that happy to be there.