You wanna be on top? Yes, Tyra, we do. Well, we did.
Back in the early noughties, America’s Next Top Model reigned supreme over reality TV, and we watched Cycle after Cycle of the girls battling it out for that all-important top modelling contract.
And now, we’re smizing through our tears to bring you the news that after 22 Cycles, the show is being cancelled.
Don’t they know that all of America Ireland is rooting for them?
Well, not really. Most of us stopped watching years ago, but at the height of its success, the show made for some top-notch guilty pleasure television.
For the day that’s in it, here are 10 things every true fan of America’s Next Top Model knows (and takes responsibility for) about life…
1. You understand the importance of living a fierce life…
And taking fierce photographs.
2. You understand the excitement of getting Tyra Mail…
And attempting to decipher the cryptic puns. So many cryptic puns.
3. You appreciate the magnificence of Jay Manuel’s silver hair
Come on, it was divine.
4. You’ve heard Tyra repeat this sentence more times than you’d care to admit:
“Congratulations, you’re still in the running towards becoming America’s Next Top Model.”
5. You secretly wish you were a sassy runway diva extraordinaire
Miss Jay, we salute you.
6. You know that Tyra saves her dodgy English accent…
For when she’s talking about noted fashion photographer, Mr. Nigel Barker.
7. You truly respect…
André Leon Talley and his spectacular collection of capes.
8. You know the significance…
Of the fade-out photo at the end of each episode. That model will never be seen or heard from again. Never.
9. You know that Tyra’s advice in the judging room…
Are words to live by.
Got it.
10. You make no apologies…
About being able to recite (word for word) Tyra’s epic rant. And if you don’t know it by heart, you better LEARN SOMETHING FROM THIS.
Clip via YouTube/SurajSethi
Thanks for the memories, Tyra. You’ll be missed.
