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I Love New York 3/5 Recap: Dishing the Dirt

It’s been some time since New York sent Mr. Boston home, at least in real time. Five guys remain to vie for New York’s attention and her mother’s approval, which seem to be mutually exclusive. Nevertheless, the pair persevere to sort through this odd group of guys who willingly auditioned for a chance to date Flavor Flav’s two-time loser.

Blatant Attempts at Foreshadowing

We catch up with the remaining five men in New York’s house out in the prison-yard like work out area, where 12 Pack is pumping iron with Real. 12 Pack says that he is confident, in large part because New York previously told him that he was the best looking of the bunch. He thinks he doesn’t have anything to worry about, unless he does something really stupid.

Meanwhile, Tango feels he needs to be sweet to New York, so he gets a tray, a rose, and writes a note and leaves it at her door. He wants to tell her that he’ll be there as long as she wants him to be. New York loves the note which says, “I’m not them, I’m him.”

Surprise, Surprise!

Chamo gathers all the guys together and New York and her mom arrive. New York tells them that her mom knows her best, and they’ve all gotten to meet Sister Patterson, so now she and her mother are going to meet women who know the guys the best. Chamo then lets in the surprise guests—the ex girlfriends of Chance, Real, 12 Pack, and Tango and White Boy’s sister. It is a bit disconcerting to New York that they couldn’t dig up an ex for White Boy. New York is also not impressed with Tango’s ex, saying that the girl is so ugly she’s a disgrace. I’m not really sure what New York’s problem is with the girl; she looked just fine to me. New York also sees that there is still a vibe of interest between Real and his ex. 12 Pack is nervous to see his old girlfriend because the ended things on rather unfriendly terms. The exes and White Boy’s sister go off with New York and her mom for a day of beauty and a day of dirt digging.

Spilling the Beans

During the limo ride to the beauty shop, the women sip champagne and New York starts firing off questions. She learns from Tango’s ex that he is good in bed, and that was one of his saving graces, because he always put work first. New York isn’t worried about that; the ex is homely and New York is surely going to be able to pull Tango away from his work pursuits. Sister Patterson asks Chance’s ex if he does drugs, and the ex is no help to Chance. She says that he’s in the music business and drugs are part of that culture. The girl folds under Sister Patterson’s rather mild cross examination, and admits that he could be lighting up a blunt at every opportunity. Next they question 12 Pack’s ex, who says her parents thought 12 Pack is gay, in part because he danced at a gay club and loves to give lap dances for men. Sister Patterson finds this to be not only on the DL, but is low-down on the down low.

At the salon, questions fly a mile a minute, and we and New York learn that White Boy had a five year relationship, that was on-again/off-again. White Boy’s sister says that the relationship needs to be over, implying that it was less than healthy. Also, 12 Pack’s ex divulges that he had a girlfriend not too long before he came out to do the show. Chance’s ex says that he pushed too hard to get into her personal business and had to dump him. Tango’s ex still finds him attractive, and New York thinks the ex may still love Tango. Finally, we learn that Real broke up with his ex because he couldn’t stand the distance, and the ex things Real is still hung up on her.

With the intel gathered and the salon trip over, the guests are sent back to their hotel to get ready for a dinner with the guys, New York, and her mom, where they are guaranteed cocktails and conflict.

Dinner With New York

Dinner with New York, her fabulous five and the women in their lives proves to be a bit awkward, to saw the least. The men are all nervous, and 12 Pack is most concerned about his ex dishing that he had a four-week relationship before coming on the show. He takes up New York on her opportunity to confess before things get started, and she takes the news well at dinner. She then brings up 12 Pack’s former employment at a gay club, which Real unironically refers to as “straight up gay.” 12 Pack offers the explanation that his friend hooked him up with the promotion job and he was getting paid $27 an hour, so he made $95 in fifteen minutes. I need to find this gay club’s accountant, because my time sheets would look a lot better after he’s done with them.

New York learned from White Boy’s sister that White Boy’s “long term” relationship was, in fact, five years long. New York didn’t realize how long the longness of the long term relationship was, and she is a bit miffed not being in the know. White Boy apologizes for being less than specific. New York then turns her attention to Tango, who broke up with his last girlfriend because he spent too much time on his career. Tango claims to have learned his lesson from the failure of his prior relationship, but New York isn’t buying it.

Chance is nervous about what New York may have found out about him, so he’s downing the liquor like there’s no tomorrow. He’s also shoving bread down his gullet to mitigate his drunkenness, but that’s a no-win situation. Sister Patterson calls Chance out on his drug use, as alleged by his ex, but New York doesn’t care. She says he’s nuts, crazy, and psychotic so she’s got a ton in common with Chance, so he’s perfect for her. Not so perfect, however, is Chance’s brother, Real, who New York believes still has feelings for his ex.

Tango Frantically Calls for Justin Timberlake

After dinner, everyone repairs to the lanai for cocktails and dessert. New York becomes increasingly irritated with Tango who is, as she sees it, spending too much time with his ex. New York says Tango should see no one else but her when she is in the room. Adding to New York’s ire is 12 Pack’s conversation with his ex. He tells her that he came on the show to get famous, and it is his ticket to stardom. He knows New York’s show is going to be the number one show in America, and he’s going to ride his notoriety to fame and fortune in Los Angeles. Yeah, right 12 Pack. And I’m going to ride the notoriety from writing this recap into a four picture deal with Paramount, with Tom Cruise starring in each film. Sumner Redstone will totally go for it.

New York calls out Tango for not paying enough attention to her, so he storms off and goes back into the house. She gets even more angry with him for leaving the party, and follows him back to his room, where he’s packing up his stuff to bail right then and there. She wants to know what is going on, and he says he can’t be disrespected in such a manner. She tells him to go ahead and leave her, throws her drink at him, and attempts to knock off his hat. She finally storms out of the room, and Tango complains that he’s losing his sexy, and losing his cool.

New York, in a Sybil-like turn, bids the visiting ladies adieu and thanks them for their participation. After the door closes, she’s back shouting at Tango, saying he’s faker than pleather, faker than faux fur, runs upstairs and shows him her bare ass. Privately, New York proclaims Tango is dead to her, and turns his picture around.

Tango, for some insane reason, is having mixed feelings—to stay or to go, that is the immortal Clash question. Let’s see…fame whore stay, men who want to be respected go. And Tango is on I Love New York. Big challenge there, isn’t it? While Tango is really feeling his existential crisis, New York realizes that maybe she overreacted a bit, and such an overreaction can only have been brought on by strong feelings toward Tango. Somehow she concludes that these are strong positive feelings, and goes back down to talk to Tango. They make up, and he decides to stay.

The inspiration for the Warner Bros. cartoon boxing kangaroo

Chance and White Boy are drunker than I was after the company meeting last Friday night, which is to say pretty damn trashed. They’re running around the kitchen, eating more bread, and then they decide to mess with 12 Pack who has passed out in his bed. Chance and White Boy, two scrawny little dudes, jump around on 12 Pack’s bed; Chance is sporting some boxing gloves which he uses to knock off the wall hangings on to 12 Pack’s head. Chance is saying something, but only the editors know what it was, because it was all bleeped out and Chance was too drunk to remember. The gist of it had to do with gay dogs, I believe. 12 Pack is rousted from his drunken stupor, and threatens to beat them both up. Chance, being insanely wasted, but not completely stupid, believes 12 Pack and backs off.

Don’t Tell Mama, Whatever You Do

The next day, New York meets with her mom, who gets to pick who New York has a one-on-one date with that night. Momma NY picks Real, and New York is exceedingly disappointed. She goes to the guys to tell them who her mom has picked, and she says that the lucky guy is Chance, and they’re going to a cooking class. And with that, Chance and New York head over to Chez Cherie, where Chance cooks up a bunch of food which he and New York both find to be delicious. New York is amazed that Chance can cook and he feeds her food by hand. This leads to the two of them sucking face, which, in turn, leads me to swear off eating at Chez Cherie or maybe anywhere. Then New York pulls out a little box and gives it to Chance. Inside the box are two blingerific diamond (or CZ, who can tell) earrings. Chance is over the moon, and carries New York back to the limo, groom-style.

After the date, New York seeks the advice of her mother to figure out who to be rid of in that evening’s elimination. New York ends up confessing she took Chance on the date, not Real. Then, going through each remaining guy, finds White Boy’s “dreamy” eyes attractive, thinks she may be too much for Tango, really likes Chance, thinks Real isn’t really there, and says 12 Pack has too much to hide.

No Chain for that Fool

It’s finally time for the men to gather to receive their chains. New York gives her first chain to the guy who talks too much, Chance. Sister Patterson admonishes Chance to break free of the reefer madness that has apparently beset him. The next chain goes to a real brother, who is cool and smooth and has bedroom eyes that can’t be denied, White Boy. Someone get New York to an eye doctor immediately; those aren’t bedroom eyes, but more like unfocused nearsighted eyes. The third chain goes to a man who keeps New York focused and sane, Real.

There is only one chain left, and Tango wonders what the hell he is doing in the bottom two. He says he cannot lose to 12 Pack, and he doesn’t—he gets the last chain for being a big, strong, masculine, muscular guy. 12 Pack is sent packing (man, am I punny tonight!); New York says he was a wonderful guy but had too many secrets and wasn’t there for her. In his exit interview, 12 Pack says he came out to do the show to become an actor, and now he’s going to go home and engage in some intimate activity with his girlfriend.

Upon 12 Pack’s departure, Chamo comes out with champagne for everyone, and it is a toast to the final four fellas. Next week promises New York’s weave may catch on fire. I know that’s enough to get me to tune in.
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Old 03-06-2007, 05:26 AM   #2
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thank god her weave may catch on fire, maybe when they redo it it'll match her horrid roots.

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Old 03-06-2007, 06:24 AM   #3
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Thanks for the great recap phonegrrl! I totally forgot this was finally on again!
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Brilliant recap, PG!

I am happy this show did not make you too ill from all the "fun" that goes on.
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12 Pack offers the explanation that his friend hooked him up with the promotion job and he was getting paid $27 an hour, so he made $95 in fifteen minutes. I need to find this gay club’s accountant, because my time sheets would look a lot better after he’s done with them.
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"Someone get New York to an eye doctor immediately; those aren’t bedroom eyes, but more like unfocused nearsighted eyes. " that is so true.



"New York calls out Tango for not paying enough attention to her, so he storms off and goes back into the house. She gets even more angry with him for leaving the party, and follows him back to his room, where he’s packing up his stuff to bail right then and there. She wants to know what is going on, and he says he can’t be disrespected in such a manner. She tells him to go ahead and leave her, throws her drink at him, and attempts to knock off his hat. She finally storms out of the room, and Tango complains that he’s losing his sexy, and losing his cool.

New York, in a Sybil-like turn, bids the visiting ladies adieu and thanks them for their participation. After the door closes, she’s back shouting at Tango, saying he’s faker than pleather, faker than faux fur, runs upstairs and shows him her bare ass. Privately, New York proclaims Tango is dead to her, and turns his picture around.

Tango, for some insane reason, is having mixed feelings—to stay or to go, that is the immortal Clash question. Let’s see…fame whore stay, men who want to be respected go. And Tango is on I Love New York. Big challenge there, isn’t it? While Tango is really feeling his existential crisis, New York realizes that maybe she overreacted a bit, and such an overreaction can only have been brought on by strong feelings toward Tango. Somehow she concludes that these are strong positive feelings, and goes back down to talk to Tango. They make up, and he decides to stay."


Do these men realize how dysfunctional New York is? No, because they are just as bad as she is. Mix a little liquor and a hot mess of a parent like Sister Patterson and this is what you get.
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I love the recap..and I love this show. It's so bad, it's addicting!
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Personally if I was Tango I would've left and head back to my girlfriend than the deal with this torture. Otherwise I would've go into Chance's bag, pull out a gun (You just know he has one on him.), put the barrel in my mouth and pull the trigger.

All joking aside, of course bringing in the ex girlfriends was a bad idea to begin with. Aside from what just happened, you're just asking for trouble if you even thinking about bringing someone ex, much less if you're New York. But then again, the show needs as much drama and trainwreckabilty as possible...
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it hink it was a good idea to get rid of 12 pack it was too obvious he was there for his dancing career.
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Did anyone else wonder why Whiteboy's ex didn't come on the show? She is most likely pissed at him for going on there since they broke up right before he left for the show. That was just weird to have his sister in place of an ex.
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