Okay, here goes
So, here's the thing. I'm trying out to be a Bunnette. What is a Bunnette you ask? Bunnettes are those lovely ladies who stand behind the competitive eaters during the 4th of July Nathan's Hot Dog Competition and hold up signs indicating how many dogs and buns have been consumed. In the past, the Bunnette selection was handled from the inside, but this year they opened it up as a contest of sorts. You send in a video, people vote on videos, top videos become Bunnettes.
Why am I doing this? I love this competition. The eaters are great people. Also, after spending like 8 hours in 90-degree heat and 95% humidity on the press stand last year, I am definitely ready to cover this story from a different angle. Who doesn't want the behind-the-scenes-my-life-as-a-Bunnette story? No one.
I should also note that I agonized over this for a while, because while last year's Bunnette's didn't offer much anxiety (cute ladies in somewhat frumpy jean skirts and giant vests), the Wingettes, who are pretty much strippers who populate the Wing Bowl, offered a lot of anxiety. Were they doing this contest to up the sexy factor and make the Bunnettes more strippery? In the end, I wanted to do it enough that I just went with my gut and made something that I hoped would make people laugh.
So, here is my video. The voting hasn't started yet, but I'll be sure to let you know. Because if there is anything more embarrassing than trying out to be a Bunnette, it is trying and failing. People, don't let me fail!
Great video. I think you have a good chance.
I adore the slow pan to the calendar while J is talking about the very important dinner party. Well done.
I can't even hear this at work, so I'll listen at home tonight....even without the sound I was totally entertained. The bus stop scene is hilarious!!!!
That was awesome. You are destined to be a Bunnette, I just know it.
Wingette, Pssst! Someone wasn't full enough and ate 2/3 of your shirt!
But Coney Island is a place for families, no? Not so much the nudity? I can so picture you with your hair in pigtails, decked out in red, white, and blue sequins. You will be the bunnettiest bunnette that ever lived!
When the voting starts, I'll be sure to pass the word along to all the homeys.
holy crap i'll vote for you! how exciting!
and i have to say, i read the first sentence and said, "Wtf? Liz is already a brunette."
This might be the most awesome thing of all time. Not only are you CLEARLY qualified for the job, but your video editing prowess is the bomb, yo! Or maybe it's the bun, yo!
oh man - i had to read this whole thing twice to try to figure out why you wanted to be a brunette. i was like, why do they only hire girls with brown hair for these competitions? that just doesn't make any sense.
but then i took off my ass hat and figured it out. good luck!
Wingettes have odors below the waist . Bunnettes don't
omg i can't wait for the polls to open.
also, hi gijyun!