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Came home tonight to find “No Parking” signs posted in front of my house.  The signs indicate that there will be a POD moving vehicle in front of my place all day on Friday.  What I noticed was the name on the sign was Ericka (as in the Real World cast member) and the address is listed as 20th and S.

Now yes there might be another Ericka planning on moving on Friday who lives in a 40 foot radius from the Real World house but my money is on this being the first cast member to move out.  If it’s true, I’m wondering what happened to warrant such a quick departure from the show.  Catfight or racist remark?  We’ll find out when MTV edits it.  The sign is posted below.

Parker The Dog, Esquire

Friends, humans, pandas,

To begin, let me say that I am somewhat new to these “weblogs,” as they are known, so I apologize if I do not use the parlance or rules that have arisen in this nouvelle medium.

That said, I was invited to speak on the topic of these young pups that are being filmed for a show known as “The Real World.” I live across the street and have to put up with the tomfoolery they and their stalkers/devotees/disciples bring to my neighborhood. And let me tell you…I am NOT pleased!

Does a dog not have a right to her territory? I have lived in this neighborhood for 3 years and peed on this “Real World” house multiple times. Using the precedence of Fido v. Queen Victoria, any residence that a dog has peed on for over 1 year becomes wholly or partially property of said dog. As a homeowner, I had no say whether these fiends would move into my property! Worse, I can no longer relieve myself on this house due to gentlemen who threaten to call the super-villain known as Dog-Catcher.

Furthermore, when I take my human slaves outside to exercise them, where is a respectable lady like myself supposed to walk when these humans take up all the street being videotaped and recorded??? I do respect these “Real World”-ers for having human slaves like myself but my goodness! Have some control over your human slaves!

Last, there is a panda that lives in that house. Now, I know many fine Pandas–not just the Pandas that live in the palatial estate on Connecticut, but also the Pandas that are currently plotting to become the new royalty in Myanmar. However, this “panda” seems to be some kind of manimal–possibly the kind that prostitute-loving Senator David Vitter has recently warned the animals about. He seems somewhat poorly bathed and does not eat bamboo at all. This panda may have Stockholm Syndrome. My brethren and I shall keep you updated on his status.

I will not lie…I shall miss the folk across the street. Because for all of their faults, they do have one redeeming quality that myself and many other dogs do enjoy–their shit does stink.

Barkingly Yours,

Parker The Dog

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.

And the first fight on my sidewalk occurred at 3 AM today. Wasn’t actually between castmates, but rather onlookers outside of the house. Lasted about 30 minutes and caused enough of a ruckus to have the cast come outside and watch.

One woman beat another woman senseless on the ground for a full ten minutes as their friends said “let them fight!”

Best part had to be the security folks doing NOTHING and watching two girls go at it. Didn’t do anything. Didn’t try to break it up. Didn’t call the cops. Did absolutely nothing. I guess they can’t do anything because they’re Park Police, right? Cars pulling up and shouting. Dogs and cats living together. Mass hysteria!

Can’t wait for 4 more months of this!

It’s actually still going on as I write this.

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.

While doing an interview with Washington Post outside of my place,
castmember we call "Gerardo" walked by to go buy cigarettes at the
Safeway. He was trailed by a gaggle of 7 interns taking photos.

Everyones gotta have an entourage I guess.

Our reader Sophia Monster shares with us – dbags – CAUGHT ON FILM! She writes:

My sister and her friend were visiting and we had to stop by the RW house to believe it was actually taking place. We caught the two DBs in the background walking around the alley and the house drinking bottles of beer outside, in the street at 1:00 pm. It’s really rare to see a big, brawny white guy wearing a basketball jersey with no shirt on underneath in DC isn’t it?? We nicknamed these two Josh and Karden. I agree with your earlier post that the PAs and sound crew are more attractive.

Thanks, Sophia!

Now the only thing we have to figure out is if the RW Castmember on the left is a San Antonio Spurs or a Chicago Bulls fan.

Check out the DB close-up:

This was taken from my living room window as the camera crew filmed all seven cast members walking down the street (probably for a promo) walking into the house.

Gotta be honest – Ricardo/Bret Michaels is not only rocking an amazing bandana headband but also the classic sleeveless denim jacket.

You know what they say: Suns out, Guns out!

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