2 posts tagged “name dropping”
This past weekend, Jeani came up with a fabulous idea for a new reality show - and I added a small, tiny smidgen to it.
If there's one thing that reality shows have proven, it's that reality shows are popular. People love reality shows. But, a lot of reality shows are marred by inadequate hosts - or Q-list celebrities. Let's be honest here... it would be great to get some up-and-coming stars hosting reality shows.
Therefore, I present to you: Reality Show Star!
12 "unknown" actors and comics will compete to host Reality Show Star, the great new show that follows the path of 12 unknown actors and comics on their way to hosting Reality Show Star. The 12 - a diverse group, of course - will (get this) live in a house together and compete in difficult challenges each and every week, until America votes for the winner at the end of the season in a live, 2-hour finale!
Thus, the show would never end. Each season, a new host would be awarded the top prize. It's cyclical, and just about perfect.
The only lingering question might be, "Who will host the first season of this show?" The answer is definitely not me (or Jeani). I think the only person who could host this show is Anil Dash. (That's right! I'm calling out an A-lister, sister!) Think about it: Anil has shown how much he loves pop culture. And just think of the challenges he could bring to the table. ("Create and maintain a Vox blog, and get 50 genuine friends within 7 days!" "Name all of Prince's UK releases in reverse chronological order while interviewing this Prince impersonator!")
So there you have it. It's the perfect reality show.
What was the highlight of this past weekend?
I went to Webvisions!
The entire conference was very good. I met a lot of great folks, including Cat, JD Roth, Alan, Paul Bausch, Matt Haughey, Derek Powazek, Scott Andrew, and the "Are You Fed Up?" guy. And then there was Ryan, of course, whom I got to see for the third time ever.
I haven't yet done a core dump with my colleagues at work, so there's no core dump here yet, but the one thing I can point to and say "Yeah!" to was when I introduced myself to Derek Powazek after his great talk and he said, "I know you!" That was really an honor, particularly from a person whose work I've admired and been influenced by for years.
Also, Matt Haughey is not as tall as I thought he'd be. (He still towers over me, of course.)
Took away lots of good things, had a good time with friends, ate good food, and feel more inspired. Not bad for a weekend.
