Wednesday, August 11, 2004

"YOU LOOKED FOR THE THREE MOST GULLIBLE PEOPLE YOU COULD FIND AND THEY WERE ALL IN D.C.?" In addition to ALOTTFMA semi-official (and wholly legal) addiction "The Amazing Race," last night marked the two hour finale of "Joe Schmo 2." While reality finales are normally tons of fun, "Schmo" gives you the joy of not just closure of the "reality" story (Piper and Austin must choose between their final suitors and "rekindling the embers of love" with each other) but of the "big reveal" in which the Schmos discover that everyone around them is an actor. Yes, we get the reveal almost being blown by an over-observant Schmo, a teary-eyed actress guilty over playing her part too well, removal of false teeth by the host, brilliant "Average Joe" parody, and perfect use of the word "Jackpot!"

Tim Walsh (aka "Joe Schmo") has been boring for much of the season, but finally gets a chance to shine, both in his response to the big reveal and in his performance in the hysterical "Average Joe" segment where he dresses up as his ugly cousin. He's authentically the kind of guy you'd WANT to sit down and have a beer with. Amanda (aka "Jane Schmo 2") still doesn't have much of a personality, unfortunately, and aside from a great moment at the final "Promise Ceremony," continues that trend. The one downer? Not enough time with former Schmo turned actress Ingrid Wiese, who may well be the most appealing and decent reality show contestant of the year. Well worth checking out on one of SpikeTV's endless repeats between episodes of "Highlander" and "Star Trek: Deep Space 9."

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