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Vote Blayne Fan favorite

Started 3 years ago by k
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k
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hey west seattle! let's vote blayne fan favorite on project runway! you can vote multiple times! let's do it!

http://www.bravotv.com/

Posted 3 years ago #
JanS
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done and done :)

Posted 3 years ago #
ellenater
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except I love Stella. She is soooooo New York. Does it cost to vote?

Posted 3 years ago #
WSMom
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no cost, and you can vote up to 40 times!

Posted 3 years ago #
GenHillOne
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Voting here - it would be great to get Blayne the cash prize!

Posted 3 years ago #
ellenater
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how is Blayne as a barista? I gues if he could make me a nice little outfit on my latte foam I'd be willing to reconsider...

Posted 3 years ago #
DFW
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I think I'm the only person in West Seattle who avoids Hotwire when Blayne is working. I just don't find him friendly in the least.

Posted 3 years ago #
JoB
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i think Blayne will be a really good designer one day. He has promise... all he needs is a little time.. more education about the history of fashion... exposure to more of our culture and he is going to be a force to reckon with...

i don't have to want him to make my coffee to wish him well.

Posted 3 years ago #
JenV
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OMG DFW- I am with you there. I went in there the other day because I was at the post office. RUDE people, RUDE baristas including Blayne. I should know better and just always go to C&P, which is IMO the best coffee shop in WS.

Posted 3 years ago #
ellenater
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I agree JenV and DFW.

Also, I don't think Blayne has promise. Sorry but i think he's deluded about his talent. I know, sounds mean but sometimes you have to face the facts. I'm not saying he shouldn't design anything, maybe they just didn't hit on his particular talent... But I thought his designs were dismal and I LOVE weirdness. But it has to flow. I think Blayne has a lot of growing up to do.

Posted 3 years ago #
barb
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DFW, JenV, ellenater, thank you for posting your feelings for Blayne instead of going with everyone else who thinks just because he is a son of West Seattle we need to vote for him. I thought his performance on the show was forced and I think his attitude in the coffeeshop is just rude. I don't even go into that particular shop anymore because evidently I am just not hip enough.

Posted 3 years ago #
Jeannie
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I have to agree with the others. I love edgy fashion, but Blayne's work was just ugly. I also don't appreciate the hipper-than-thou attitude.

Posted 3 years ago #
JoB
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ok, so the kid has attitude...

but it was obvious that although he has graduated from the local art school.. developmentally he is just a kid.

Most of his designs had promise.. his underlying idea was interesting.. he just doesn't have a real grasp of what works in fashion... and because of that his execution was poor. that could come with some maturity.

I didn't say that i liked what he did on the show... he lacked execution... but i have to give him his due...

I think he should be back on in a few years...

in the meantime.. he should stick to designing athletic wear which he does seem to understand.

Posted 3 years ago #
k
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i think i might have a bit of an attitude too. it's got to be tough to be back pulling shots when you wish you were designing clothes or creating art. people keep coming in there just to see who he is and i'm sure that can be annoying to all who work there. they are the best batch of baristas around! i miss them more than i can say. lora does a great job and they make the best latte around.

Posted 3 years ago #
JoB
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i think it is tough to take a shot at your dream and fail.. probably even worse to be young and be told that you need to gain maturity to succeed.

but.. many of the designers on project runway have done very well for themselves as a result of that show.. win or lose.

and more than one artist has had to pour coffee or wait table or.. to support their habit...

let's cut the kid some slack... and get our coffee where we like they way they do it best..

Posted 3 years ago #
bark
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Just curious, have any of the bloggers here worked in service? If you have then you have an idea of what it's like when someone talks to you LIKE YOU CLEAN THEIR TOILET. That's what it's like sometime folks, maybe the people posting on this blog talked to the staff like they were someone who was above the barista? Did you say please? thank you? I spend a lot of time at Hotwire and I can tell you the ONLY TIME the staff are rude is if a customer is rude to them. Just because someone is in service doesn't mean they need to lick your boots like a servant dog. Maybe try going back there and try treating them with respect, maybe a please and thank you or respond when they say 'How's you day'.

As for Blayne, isn't it better someone tried and put himself out in front of national television and WENT FOR A DREAM. What dreams have you gone for? Blogging nasty comments to make yourself feel better??? Does it make you feel superior? Where's your dreams? Locked up?

Remember, you're blogging about the dream of Hotwire's owner and the struggle of one young kid who did his best.

Posted 3 years ago #
JenV
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I was a barista for years. So I am especially sensitive when I am treated rudely or given crappy coffee. I get both those things when I go to Hotwire. I thought I would give it one last try - and also I was next door running an errand - but I will not give them another chance. I was treated rudely by Blayne long before Project Runway was on the air.

Posted 3 years ago #
bark
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Is that why the shop was voted the Best in West Seattle? I think that's their tag on the WSB....maybe it's the amazing latte art that was crappy or the micro-roaster they use with relationship coffees from around the world? I'm confused.

Posted 3 years ago #
JenV
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good for them - I sure didn't vote for them.

crappy coffee = not steaming the soy milk so it's creamy and good - over heating the soy milk so it tastes burned - when you can feel your tongue again, that is.

attitude = not saying hello, not making eye contact, talking about intensely personal nasty things while behind the counter (I won't elaborate here) with the customer in front of me- who already had her coffee- but they would not acknowledge me, standing right behind her with my money in hand until they were done with their conversation.

These things are absolute deal breakers for me. Anyone can make a pretty little flower on the top of the latte- I know I can. That does not a great barista make.

C&P Coffee for the win!

Posted 3 years ago #
Erik
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Sarah Palin is on National TV going for a dream too.
Should we vote for her (or anyone) because of that?

and FWIW...
only the owners of the blog are 'blogging', the rest of us hacks are merely 'commenting.'

Posted 3 years ago #
JimmyG
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I'll "comment" as Erik correctly calls it: I voted for fan favorite (but it wasn't Blayne).

Huge fan of the show, and he wasn't even in the same league as the rest of the contestants as far as the skills and maturity needed.

He came across (possibly due to editing) as the baby of the group with a big sense of entitlement.

Posted 3 years ago #
k
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it's nice to know there are more than enough coffee places to appeal to the masses who need their fix. that's the beauty of west seattle, something for everyone. those who don't like hotwire...please continue patronizing the places you love. those of us who adore hotwire will continue our adoration. can't please everyone.

Posted 3 years ago #
bark
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Compassion and grace people...look it up.

JenV glad to hear C&P are your favorite, why don't you take the time to write a NICE comment about them. What's the ratio 80% snark and 20% positive? I've read your posts, you seem so angry .

Erik does it make you feel better to correct someone? Are you superior now? JimmyG same goes for you.

k you may be the only person who actually understands the first two words of my post.

Posted 3 years ago #
JimmyG
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bark, huh????????

Posted 3 years ago #
barb
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why should someone be compassionate to someone who is rude?

Posted 3 years ago #
Erik
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bark - welcome to the blog!

Posted 3 years ago #
bark
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Just compassion in general. Think about how much energy goes into the short, thoughtless comments just here in this one forum? If you took this energy and put it into your community or did some good, imagine what would come out of that!!

Just for a moment think about how people must HURT when they read your comments. These are people's dreams folks not something to just pass the time.

Thank goodness most of the places you 'comment' on are established businesses who can take, in a small part, some negativity. These business owners have families & mortgages and you think you have the authority to just trash them.

Corrective comments yes! Low, unintelligent, shallowness no.

Posted 3 years ago #
JimmyG
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bark, real life is not all happiness, agreement, sweetness and light. And nothing I post here on WSB isn't word for word what I would say to a person face to face, I'm not one to hide behind my keyboard.

My comments didn't slam a business, but explained my rationale for not voting for Blayne as fan favorite.

My agreement with Erik didn't in any way attempt to make me superior to anyone else, you made a huge leap of deduction.

Posted 3 years ago #
bark
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JimmyG as a counterbalance life is also not thoughtless, shallow comments that are counter-productive and passive-aggressive. I wonder how many outraged 'commenters' on this blog have actually taken the time to contact any of the businesses, politicians, communities et al they so easily trash? It's easy to be an armchair critic but until you walk in the shoes of others, then nothing gives you the right to behave in such a small-minded manner. You should be ashamed.

Posted 3 years ago #
JoB
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bark..

some of the people you are barking about do a great deal in their community and are first in line to help out when someone needs a helping hand... they just don't advertise it much here.

and yes.. many of them, including me, have worked that other side of the counter..

or even more fun ... as a cocktail waitress in a crappy low necked arse revealing costume that must have begged to be touched.. because it sure was in places you wouldn't have thought that interesting... there sure are a lot of guys interested in "fashion". It's a good thing the music was generally too loud to hear what they were saying... and you don't want to know what we ladies said about them at the cocktail station.

some of us have even cleaned those toilets:)

Sometimes you do a lot to support your passion...

I think Blayne was probably edited to reveal what they thought his story was.. rube kid from the NW trying to make it in the big city and not getting the in jokes...

but he did last quite a while.. what he put out was at least interesting... he needs to learn context and execution... and that will take time.

as for what does and doesn't float your boat... i was recently the lone dissenter in a food tasting ... and i still believe i was right and they were wrong:)

it's like starbucks.. you either love it or you think they burn their beans...

it's America.. we get to express an opinion...

at least.. we do this year. who knows next:(

Posted 3 years ago #
JanS
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Bark...you've been a member here for a few hours now, and seem pretty aggressive in some of your comments yourself...so, in the hopes that you'll take this as a friendly, neighborly suggestion...here's a copy of comment rules put forth by the editors of this wonderful blog and forum - give it a read:

What’s your comment policy?
Our site is configured to hold a comment for “moderation” — till we see it and say “that’s OK to go through” — if it’s never seen an approved comment from that IP address before, if the comment contains more than one weblink (a potential sign of “comment spam”), or if it contains anything from a list of red-flag words we’ve drawn up (mostly profanities). WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO DELETE ANY COMMENT FOR ANY REASON AT ANY TIME — but we try to exercise that right very, very, very, very sparingly, since open and lively discussion is a vital component of the blog format. As moderators, we tread more lightly in discussions that involve personal philosophical choices, such as politics and religion, than in discussions involving personal traits with which people are born, such as race, gender, size, and sexual orientation. Comments that serve no purpose other than to call someone else a name or otherwise insult them are subject to deletion; criticize ideas if you must, but not the people who offer them.

We all need to pay more attention to that last line ..just an opinion :)

off to bed now...have a great week :)

Posted 3 years ago #
JenV
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bark, I am sorry if I offended you somehow by not worshipping at the altar of Blayne and Hotwire coffee. As I stated, I was a barista for years, and have a low tolerance for poor customer service. As I said, I would give them one more chance- and they lost my business forever. at least I gave them one more chance- I urge anyone to do the same. I am guessing by the comments here I am not the only one to be treated poorly at Hotwire- and sorry, I just don't think their coffee is good enough to warrant being treated poorly. And I know I said I wouldn't elaborate- but hearing Blayne, the other barista and the customer in front of me talking about her UTI at 8:30 in the morning was just a bit much for me - all this while being made to wait for the end of said discussion before even being acknowledged.

That is all I am going to say on it. You can go ahead and make your huge assumptions about everyone who doesn't agree with you if that makes you sleep better at night.

Oh, and for what its worth- I didn't even watch Project Runway. I think I watched once this season to see what the hype was- I hate reality TV (aside from Top Chef) So I have no opinion on his designs or him as a reality tv "star"

Posted 3 years ago #
JoB
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i confess.. i am a top chef junkie.. and Top design.. and desgin star.. and project runway and Americ'as next top model...

i know.. i have just burst a few bubbles regarding my level head.. but i am always interested in people following their passions.. and what that can produce...

i watch for the art..

but can't resist the drama either:)

Posted 3 years ago #
ellenater
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I think it's interesting that this post was set-up for fan favorite, Blayne and when those of us posted that we didn't agree and that we didn't find Hotwire great, some of you argued. It's just opinions, people. Also, I worked in service positions for years. There are several coffee shops in West Seattle where I feel the baristas take pride in their work, serve great coffee, and do not make me feel like I'm back in high school. I think Ladro, C&P, and Uptown fit the bill.

I used to love PR but feel this year is a little off. Tim, I think is too busy with his other projects and the show just feels a little played out. That said, I still watch it and still feel that Blayne has a lot of growing up to do in all areas. Honestly, I was surprised he lasted that long.

I'm not saying he should give up his dream, but as a once starving artist myself, you make choices. Not thinking Blayne is the greatest has nothing to do with being compassionate.

JoB,

I too am a reality junkie, minus american idol and fear factor,etc. Design Star bums me out though because I thought Will was the CLEAR winner last year. Too much focus on TV personality. Top Design is pretty great!

Posted 3 years ago #
grr
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well..as a Hotwire Addict, and one who tends to 'hang out', I've seen it all there. I've seen THE rudest 'customers' come in..bark our their orders while talking on their cell phones, NO 'please' or 'thank you', no tip, no nothing.
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I've seen Blayne and the others be incredible freindly and engaging, and I've seen people who just are having a bad day (usually I see this after hanging for 30 minutes and watching them get treated like crap).

I'm in the 'service' industry as well..the customer is always right, even when they're wrong :) It's still no excuse for being rude.

I've seen the change in Blayne. My opinion is that the experience matured and enlightened him as to what the fashion world is really like. I think he'll continue to grow and explore and take risks, and I applaud him for the guts to go on national TV and expose himself. Tan and all :)

Posted 3 years ago #
GenHillOne
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Well, since this is a vote for Blayne on PR, not barista of the year, I still voted for him as my fan favorite. In all honesty, I don't go to Hotwire any more often than other coffee shops - it's usually based on what errand I have nearby. God knows the show is edited for exaggeration, but I liked Blayne's freshness and found him endearing. I also pay a lot of attention to Tim Gunn as an "insider" and he seemed to genuinely like Blayne.

Posted 3 years ago #
beachdrivegirl
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Whats interesting to me is that Blayne has already started to have some big breaks besides Project Runway. :) That is what I find exciting! And yes I for one will go and vote the 40 times for him for the fan favorite just b/c he is from West SEattle.

Posted 3 years ago #
k
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this all started so I could put a link up to vote for blayne. that's all. if you don't like him, fine. if you do, vote. it has NOTHING to do with hotwire. it was not meant to be a thread to criticize anyone. it was simply a link that you could follow if you desired. plain and simple. take your blayne/hotwire/whatever complaints elsewhere. thanks.

Posted 3 years ago #
beachdrivegirl
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Thank you K

Posted 3 years ago #
JoB
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The exposure from this show is good for most of those who enter.. and the competition to get on it pretty fierce...

regardless of whether he won.... or whether he wins fan favorite.. i suspect he will do very well.

another confession.. i don't drink coffee.. so i am afraid i have only been to the coffee shops if one of you asks me to meet them there.

so far, hotwire hasn't been on that list.. so i have never had the pleasure of meeting blayne. if i do, i will tell him that i applaud his passion and willingness to put it all out there and i hope exciting career opportunities come his way because of it.

as for Hotwire.. i am sure sooner or later someone will ask me to meet them there and i can see for myself..

if they have good chai or hot chocolate.. i'm in.

Posted 3 years ago #
Cait
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I think it's pretty unfair to throw the book at bark on this one, honestly. He makes a great point, I think. I won't get started on the crap people are forced to take in the customer service world, but suffice it to say that if you don't like Blayne's coffee, you can go somewhere else. Coffee is a matter of personal opinion (some of us actually like our snarky barista's!) whether we're talking about the service or the coffee. Be glad you live in Seattle where the options are endless even within a block of that cafe.

Posted 3 years ago #
JoB
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Being able to vote with our feet is the reason most service people do their best to keep a good attitude and a smile on their face... no matter how rude the customer..

and the reason most shops try to put out a product that suits their customer's needs.

Posted 3 years ago #
Gina
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Shouldlicious Ilicious votelicious forlicious Blaynelicious forlicious Projectlicious Runwaylicious?

Posted 3 years ago #
JoB
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LOL.. for that alone i will go vote for him...

Posted 3 years ago #
GenHillOne
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Yes Ginalicious! if he was your favorite ;)

Posted 3 years ago #
JoB
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I'm voting for gina:)

Posted 3 years ago #
GenHillOne
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and btw, voting isn't as easy to find on the web site as it was when this thread started, here's link -
http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/season/5/vote/index.php

Posted 3 years ago #
bark
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Thank you for the kind responses to some of the less-than-insightful posts, it gives me faith in humanity.

Just remember, these are the same people who put in hours of volunteer time for Sidewalk Cinema and the West Seattle Art Walk. I believe all the staff at Hotwire including Blayne take the time to provide the community with these events to help strengthen WS.

It's important to take a moment and imagine yourself walking in another's shoes. Compassion is a lost art.

Posted 3 years ago #
Jerald
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I've had several good experiences at Hotwire and a couple not-so-hot, as far as the baristas go. And none of them was Blayne (unless a long time ago). I think they just need to be reminded to be pleasant to everyone and a little less self-absorbed. (I swear I am always nice to them, bark.)

I voted for Blayne, just out of WS loyalty.

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