Y'all, it's our last recap. What can I say? No, really, I'm asking. The thing I really enjoyed about this show -- that it was almost a semi-accurate account of what it's like to become a working model -- is the very thing that has made it difficult to recap. I guess I should be thankful that several of the contestants chose to go sass over class, at least giving me something to complain about in these somewhat vapid thirteen weeks.
Niki "shows up" to tell the models that the vote is down to the four of them and that the winner will soon be revealed. Except, this was shot on the same day and possibly right after or before the visit from Naomi Campbell, so it's weird and kind of seems out of sequence. Speaking of Her Superness, I wish so badly we could have seen her with Niki. I wonder if they are friendly at all. Friendly enough, I mean, that maybe Niki and Tyson could have split Naomi's bail bond when the crazy, crazy woman got arrested at the airport mere days after appearing on this show. Drama and glamour like that (banned for life from an entire airline!) makes the kids on Make Me a Supermodel seem so pedestrian, the show might as well be Make Me a Taco Bell Night Manager. Who cares about all this stupid Bronnie crap? Nobody. Well, except maybe Ben's wife...remember that.
Niki tells them that until they find out who the winner is, the four of them will have a final assignment. They are to go on a series of go-sees, around the city, and impress casting agents with their learned modeling skillz. This, I say to myself, is where Ben is going to fall apart. He just doesn't have the social smoothness to get through something like this that requires thinking on his feet and reacting calmly to weird situations. Niki gives them maps, schedules and some money, and sends them off with a reminder to be on time and be professional.
They all freak out a little bit over the maps -- New York is big, everybody -- and get ready to go. "Hopefully some New Yorkers are going to be nice to me," Perry says as he irons his t-shirt, "and maybe tell me where to get off...the subway." Yes, well, I am sure plenty of them would be happy to tell you where to get off, in general. Shenanigans ensue as they all head out separately. Everyone looks confused and in a panic, trying to figure out how to get places. Haven't they been living there for three months? Well, really, I know it has to be pretty crazy trying to get around. Perry, as he jogs up and down the block, says he's more nervous about trying to find the places than going on the actual castings.