For the last several hours the crew has been filming the outside of the house just for kicks it appears as there’s no cast outside. Here’s a lovely pic of a cop that is standing in the street making sure traffic doesn’t hit the crew that is in the middle of the street. Assuming the production company didn’t pay for the cop, this is a great use of tax dollars – esp. in a recession.

Yes, the person with the panda hat on is a cast member. He’s sported this hat a couple of times outside. Not really sure why, besides to get attention … which would be the whole reason to try to get on the show in the first place.

So when you live across the street from the Real World house you end up going to the same places in the neighborhood. It’s great to know that although RWers can go in the Secret Safeway and Rite Aid, no cameras are allowed. While the cameramen had to stay outside at least half the cast was inside following the directions of their “babysitter” (production guy who’s not a cameraman but helps script the show). They were being instructed to buy a card game or board game and were stuck in the aisle with children’s toys. Oh the poor teenagers who watch this show and this it’s real – it’s even more scripted than i thought.

Great timing to plug our Anti-Real World DC “Real” DC Photo Contest. Send us your best example of “real” DC by joining our Flickr Group and uploading photos that are tagged “ARWDC”

PS Yes those are black and red checkered pajama pants that Emily is wearing.

One of our loyal readers let us know that the Real Worlders are using the WSC on Connecticut Ave near the house. Read the email below to find out the details and then let management and corporate (800-565-2692) know how you feel.

My friend and I asked to speak to a manager. Here’s the scoop:
- The Sports Club corporate headquarters made the decision and passed it down to the General Manager, who is very sympathetic to her members, but can’t do much to change it.
- No Real World cast or crew member is allowed to speak to you while at the gym. Management promised me that they will be reminded of this.
- They are only using the Dupont Circle WSC location (great…)
- They are not allowed in the locker rooms or spa downstairs.
- The gym cannot tell members what is being film, when it is being film, etc. so even if you call and ask if they’re there, they can’t tell you. (This is apparently some legal issue)
- They will not film you, but the waiver has been signed by corporate, so they can film whenever they want in the building.

I’d encourage readers to ask to speak to management. Be polite, file a complaint, and then call the member service department: 800-565-2692

Also, report them every single time they speak to you or get in your way. They were told, according to management, that they are absolutely not to disturb the members.

I have to say they really aren’t attractive. MTV/Bunim-Murray seems to have lowered their standards for the residents of 2000 S St NW. And the bandana and cigarette are so Bret Michaels.