Reality TV Comes to Me
So I stumbled upon this earlier this week. It's as though the Powers That Be of reality tv are seeking me out to be an actual part of reality television.

I could be Lizzy.

Naturally I assume I should audition for the show, since it's right here in town and all. But then I realized the local auditions are . . . tomorrow. I'm not exactly prepared for that.

But even though I hadn't planned on it, I am going to make an attempt to get on The Benefactor, where Mark Cuban will choose one lucky person to win a million dollars.

I've never been lucky, and I've never won anything in my life. But for some reason, this seems like a good idea to me.

Here is what I have going for me:
1. I love (almost) all reality tv. I watch tons of it. I have studied countless hours of reality tv. I've read countless reality television show applications. I've even sent in tapes for a few shows. The only thing keeping me from being a professional reality television person is that I have not actually been on a show, yet.

2. I am a Dallas Mavericks fan. Hence, I am a Mark Cuban fan. I'm familiar with his antics. I'm in love with several of the Mavs. I can only come to the conclusion that I am supposed to be involved in this in some way.

3. I am clever and funny and quirky and would be a great character for television. Sometimes, I even photograph well.

4. I'm local. So, I won't have to travel far to be a part of the show (unless the show itself travels, and I'm all for that).

5. I'm poor and I work for a homeless shelter. How can they turn that away??

6. Mark Cuban has a blog. I have a blog. We are blog buddies.

7. I have literally tens of fans, due to my blog. The viewership from my fans will certainly cause ABC to skyrocket in the network ratings, if I am on the show.

8. I have fabulous plans for what I would do with the money if I won. Lives depend on it. How can they turn that away??

9. There is huge enterprising potential when you combine a million of Cuban's money, me, and my Tyrant Gear. (buy now while you can still support the little people - meaning that I'll be able to pay for parking while at the audition.)

10. I neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed a million dollars.

At some point tomorrow, I will attempt to make it to the auditions and get in the door with the throngs of other people lined up for the show. Wish me lots of luck, as I have none and will need all of yours.

Check back for a report on my experiences with The Benefactor.

C.T.