Project Re-Runway

So in honor of Wednesday's rerun, and because I have no new source material, I have decided to explain how and why my Project Runway obsession began...

Earlier this year Bravo debuted an ingenious show that followed aspiring chefs as they made intricate meals for themed challenges. The pressing time constraints, beautifully detailed creations and colorful contestants contributed to an hour of weekly television that I became addicted to. (Sound familiar?)

Just like Project Runway, Top Chef had its obvious stars (Harold), its premadonnas (Tiffany) and its flamboyant gay men (Dave was excellent). Also following PR's lead, Top Chef had a harsh judging panel comprised of experts in the field, a hot chick and the occasional guest judge. Week after week the number of contestants dwindled as the challenges got more difficult and, finally, Harold was announced the winner (not surprisingly).

After Top Chef concluded, I found myself still watching its reruns and eventually discovered rerun episodes of a little thing called Project Runway. Though I had never heard of it before (by then Bravo was already re-airing episodes from season two), I was enthralled - it was just like Top Chef but with dresses instead of dishes.

So here we are. I am now proudly addicted to Project Runway and am dreading its coming demise (the last episode airs October 18). However, in its place is the new season of Top Chef. The Project Runway of food...what could be better?