Check out some of the people who have applied for the BME World Tour so far. The following are a random selection of audition videos we’ve received so far. Remember you have until Saturday so there’s still time to submit your application.
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87 responses to “Audition videos, take two!”
Amy Brown is SO freaking cute.
Also, I would like to know what the top of the first girls head looks like.
Amybrown is one of the cutest people ever.
Oh man, thanks you guys!
Amy Brown is my hero.
aamy dont whiisper
Kayla! (seriously hope I’m spelling that right, if not, I’m sorry lol). She sounds like a really interesting person!
That cigarette is distracting :/
First girl wins this round.
the only person in this round that looks serious about this is the first dude, video #2
Thad is a very good friend of mine. He took care of me when I was super sick and has always been down to help out. He will probably end up going in the extra slot that I had reserved but I still made him audition! No playing favorites for me!
I think everyone should go.
I also think Laura is too attractive for words.
I gotta throw my weight behind #1, my fellow Southerner! And from my home state, no less. Not to mention, she seems like a pretty awesome person. #3 Seems pretty cool, too.
Amy Brown’s lack of focus sort of bothered me; I feel like she just thinks this is an easy way to get a cheap ride to different places outside of her current location. She mentions money and being broke about 6 times whereas she talks about body modification for, oh, the last 2 minutes of a 10 minute video. She seems to not have any real interest in the actual trip, unfortunately. Cute on video or tumblr? Totally. Qualified or motivated to truly travel the world? Perhaps I’m presumptuous, but I would say no.
Number 2, on the other hand, sounds completely qualified and really motivated. That’s the sort of person I hope gets selected for this.
woah, monotonous.
I’d just like to say that the chick who said “I have wrote in high school” probably shouldn’t be the one to write.
amy brown, OMFG , the best part is she is for real, take her.
Weird, thats not the video i submitted….
amybrown makes me feel soooooo angry i could kill myself!im sorry!
That’s really rude.
Aww, love Amy Brown. She’s so crazy. Definitely the most dynamic of the bunch <3
If i had anything to say in this contest i’d pick Amy.
I don’t think that I fully understand why these audition tapes have been posted, is it the modblog viewers choice on who does this? I think this just opens the doors for negative comments and ‘this person should get it cuz they r c00t’ remarks.
#20, Siren has quite a valid point
Give it to Amybrown, she’s cute n kooky and not trying too hard!
I think the comments made so far prove my point entirely. It shouldn’t matter if someone is ‘cute’ or ‘crazy’, it should be based on their qualifications, therefore I don’t see why these are posted here. If it isn’t our choice, why make these people feel like shit by letting people leave these comments, pretty much saying saying one person is better than the other 4 because they are attractive.
I agree that it sucks about the negative comments, But I think the idea is to show off how easy it is make the video, therefore get more contestants? Maybe, I could be wrong.
The actual videos though are to give an insight into what people are like in person, it’s not supposed to be based on looks ( at least I hope not!) I think when you’re going to be spending such along time together, in such cramped conditions, it’s more than just ‘i’ve worked this long/ this is my work’. I know there were many great photographers from the course when I studied, but it would take alot to make me travel with them.
Wasn’t there a 21-year-limit to apply?
amy brown is 110% crazy ! and i love it, give it to here i just want to see her do stuff,
28 – It was 18+ required, but 21+ preferred.
#14: Rachel said a good audition video was one that let my true personality shine through. I did not talk a lot about body modification because I do not have a ton of personal experience, which IS a large part of why I would like to go on this trip. I grew up in the middle of a cornfield so I mean, I don’t know much about the sociological aspects about the body modification community or anything. It is an area I would definitely like to learn a lot more about. (Also, I’m Jewish…so I talk about money a lot. Sorry.)
‘Also, I’m Jewish…so I talk about money a lot. Sorry.’
I laughed allowed when I read this, my family is also jewish ( I’m more into spiritualism) and my dads eyes lit up when I said ‘all expenses paid’, I know judaism is a religion, but I swear some traits, are just hereditary!
lauras lobes look horrible
& to the last guy: smoking on camera makes you look REALLY cool. really.
Out loud rather, sorry it’s early morning and I clearly, I should be asleep and not online!
#30: You just used a stereotype to justify constantly discussing your monetary situation in an audition video. Good job; it did nothing to explain anything, besides that you believe stereotypes are an easy justification. And I, as well as many, grew up in a sort of secluded area without many friends with body modification, but I still have a huge interest in it and know quite a bit about it. You didn’t even discuss what you were interested in about it; just that this trip was free, showed that you’re a “quirky girl” and that’s about it. And now your tumblr followers appear to be commenting frequently here to encourage you? Interesting.
Amy brown
33: I just meant that I grew up in a cultural environment where money is an issue that gets brought up a lot. It’s one of the first things my mom mentions every time she calls me on the phone. It might be a stereotype, but some stereotypes are true. I’m sorry if that offends you. In my Jewish family and other Jewish families I know, that stereotype holds true. And I only recognize one name from tumblr. That’s Nickea, up at the top. I don’t know any of the other people. I’m sorry that you take an issue with me. I wasn’t trying to show that I’m a “quirky girl.” Anyone who knows me in real life knows that I wasn’t putting on a show in that video.
#33. I’m not one if her tumblr followers, I’ve never even spoken to her before. I realise stereotypes can be stupid, but if Amy’s family is anything like mine, money is a big deal and we have listened to this since we were born, I can’t even go to a buffet without taking more food than I need….I wish I was joking. I think you need to lighten up, it’s the judges choice anyway, you didn’t read her written application, maybe there was more in there about her personal life? I know I left out a bit of my video app, simply cause I was so nervous and just forgot.
video #2, definately.
I don’t know any of the people personally, but If it was me back in the hiring position, so far I think that Darah would be the best choice. She seems professional, motivated, intelligent, and well-spoken, and it seems like she could do a good job and could be relied upon in many roles (and BME is a job/life that demands broad skills — and I think that should be considered since this has the potential to be more than an internship with the right person). Several others could do a good job as well I think, but to the extent that I have any say in the matter (and I don’t, but I’d hope that my suggestion is given consideration) and have a pretty solid understanding of the job, I would have very serious concerns about the people in the last two videos here and would urge Rachel not to go in that direction. Personally I would be very worried about their ability to present BME in a positive light and to do work that’s worth the significant time and money that Rachel is investing in this project. I’m not sure exactly what it is, but Amy’s mannerisms and speech just really rub me the wrong way and I’d worry that if I have an instinctual dislike of her that others would as well, and this makes doing interviews and other work of that type very difficult. The person who does this job should be as universally likable as possible. As to the last person, I’m really bothered by someone who’s primary identity seems to be “smoker”. It’s very obnoxious and unprofessional, and to me it screams of having no respect for Rachel and the job — I assure everyone that Rachel treats BME professionally and that this job isn’t a “joke” or just a hip place to hang out. It’s a serious business that is every bit as demanding, and more, than most jobs out there. Anyone I didn’t mention I feel neutral or positive on, but yeah, as of now I cast a solid vote for Darah, and as many votes against the last two as possible.
SHREDDIE – Sorry! My mistake. I’ve fixed it. I’m not sure how that happened.
As far as rude comments goes, welcome to ModBlog folks, if you want the job you’re going to have to deal with it. It’s unfortunate but it’s reality. People are mean when they are hiding behind a computer.
Also Felicia is 100% correct in that the post is to give insight. This is a small sampling of the many videos we’ve received. There’s still time for more people to audition. I just picked a VERY random sample to let everyone see the types of submissions we’ve received so far.
I want to add, I never expected this to be as difficult as it is. I feel badly that everyone can’t go. So good luck to those who’ve submitted so far and if you’re planning to submit, remember Saturday is only two days away so get your applications in!
Amy is really pretty
THADDEUS BROWN FOR THE WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also, I’m Jewish. I do not talk about money a lot.
It was supposed to be funny. I guess my humor doesn’t translate well to the internet. I wasn’t trying to imply that all Jews do and I’m sorry if I offended anyone. I actually work for Hillel here on campus…my immediate boss is a rabbi.
Humour never translates well to the Internet 🙁 I want to make a stereotype-Jewish-guilt-trip joke here, but I think it’s safer to leave it ;p
I’m not sure that validating stereotyping is a good thing though. Tattooed people are criminals is a stereotype. While it’s true that many criminals are tattooed, it is also true that many people who have never broken any laws are also tattooed. Stereotypes tend to be harmful. They are used to justify a lot of bad things. I’m sure lots of non-Jews talk about money a lot too.
That said, I’m not offended, just pointing out that some of us do not talk about money a lot. BME is pretty Jew-rific.
Now that I’ve shoved my foot halfway down my throat and made a total asshole of myself, I’m going to quietly slink away into the depths of the Internet.
Amy, well if you can’t laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at? Don’t worry about it. 🙂
this post has become, pretty much, a promotional marketing scheme for amy to ‘win’ apparently.