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Colonel K wrote in to give us more details on the Real World DC casts’ trip to Capitol Skyline Hotel Pool:

This past Sunday, me and a homegirl decided to head down to the Skyline Hotel down in SW. There was a synchronized swimming event being held and an art installation in one of the lounges.We figured it would be a good way to come down after a rather hectic and intense weekend.

We arrived around 6pm to find the pool area packed swimming enthusiasts, hipsters, tourists and their surprisingly well behaved children. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed the Real World cast hanging out in a corner area by the bar. Throughout the competition*, the tall smooth brutha kept yelling out to his castmate (bro-dude w/tattoos and long hair) who was a judge. Sure, these guys had been drinking all day, but for some reason this rubbed me the wrong way. I didn’t expect anyone to be standing in silence, but it seemed so corny, so contrived and a tad unnecessary. The rest of the cast were actually pretty chill. You couldn’t help but notice them, thanks to the film crew. But after a while, it got a little strange. Me and my friend decided to go watch our friend’s short film and enjoy our drinks in privacy.
 
*The actual swimming? I thought it was shit, really. Only one team delivered that real-deal holyfield synchronized swimming. The other three routines weren’t very interesting and rather poorly organized.

A quick flickr search led to maxedaperture who documented the whole of the synchronized event, including these two (one, two) pictures which include Real World DC cast members. (If I can figure out how to post them on the blog, I’ll be sure to update this post.)

Reader Cara sent in this description of the Real World DC casts’ trip to the D.C. United game yesterday:

Saw the Real worlders at the DC United game yesterday- they were in the barra brava section, kind of on the outskirts, but with full camera coverage. Tons of people kept talking to them (myself included, I’m a sucker for ‘famous’ people)…they couldn’t say they were on the real world, they kept saying it was a documentary on soccer, but it was definitely the real world. Anyway, they were really young (and surprisingly short). The one guy (bandana-man) was approached by a fellow bandana-wearer from the crowd and was like “Hey man, what’s your background?”, to which Bandana Man responded, “Puerto Rican and Italian” and pulls out some symbolic tattoo. Bandana-man 2.0 was like, “I’m Puerto Rican and Sicilian actually” and Bandana Man FREAKED and was like ME TOOOOO and they both started comparing tattoos and talking excitedly. When I saw them at the end of the game, nearly an hour later, the Bandana Men were still hanging out and man-bonding… but anyway in total they seemed like really friendly but reeeeally lame.

I love it. Two BFFs in the making, brought together by their bandanas and bad-ass tats. Excellent.

@RealWorldDCNEWZ and others reported they were at the game as well, and below are some of the pictures that people tweeted, in case you’d like a look:

Photo courtesy of @jim_malone

Photo courtesy of @jenfraiz

So the Real World DC cast likes faux-Mexican food. Not exactly mind blowing, we know, but certainly worth reporting out.

I just got a text with the pictures below from a friend who wrote:

Just walked by real worlders outside Cali[fornia] Tortilla in Chinatown. Guess they have bad taste in burritos.

I wonder if Subway© is jealous?

Perhaps they’re going to see a movie… maybe Brüno? I sure do hope they know about California Tortilla’s mexcellent (their word, not mine) dinner-and-a-movie deal: Get a buritto, soda and movie ticket for $12.99 after 4pm Monday through Friday, all day Saturday and Sunday. Regal Cinema directly across the street.

(BTW: You’re welcome, California Tortilla, for sorta pimpin’ your goods.)

A friend of the blog tried to find a little zen tonight at a yoga class, ran into a few castmates, and shared her story with us.  Another in our continuing series of how the RWDC is invading the Dupont WSC.

Tonight after work our friend decided to go to a yoga class at the Dupont WSC.  Our friend walked into class and sat down next to one of the RWers (big mistake, her words).  There were no cameras at that point.  The cameras arrived as the class was about to start.  They stayed for awhile at the beginning then left and came back.  No one in the class was asked to sign a release and our friend was told that the teacher would and that would be enough [Editor's note: what?!]  She said that none of them could say where they were from or why they had cameras following them and one was wearing stripped pajama bottoms that looked ridiculous.  My friend described them as annoying and whiny (shocker).

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.

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.

We’ve created a group on Flickr to store photo submissions from everyone. These are not only photos of the cast but submissions for our “Real DC” Weekly Photo Contest. Join the group today and submit your photos.

http://www.flickr.com/groups/antirealworlddc/

Enjoy!

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: