America's Next Top Model Season 1 Episode 1 Dailymotion

Blast From the Past: ANTM Season 1, Episode 1 – Still Gold?

Okay, let's be real. We all remember *America's Next Top Model*. Remember the drama? The Tyra-isms? Good times.

So, I decided to dive headfirst into nostalgia. I watched Season 1, Episode 1 on Dailymotion (because, let's face it, who has cable anymore?).

The Awkward Photo Shoot

The first photo shoot? Bizarre. They were clinging to mannequins. Like, *really* clinging. It looked less high fashion and more like a desperate plea for companionship.

And the poses? Oh, the poses. Early 2000s awkwardness at its finest. I bet most of us have old photos that make us cringe. This was like that, but amplified by ten thousand.

Janice Dickinson: Unfiltered Queen

Let's talk about Janice Dickinson. She was… Janice. Harsh. Unpredictable. Hilariously blunt. You either loved her or hated her, but you couldn’t ignore her.

Her critiques? Savage. She didn't hold back *anything*. I secretly miss that level of unfiltered commentary. Reality TV has become so…polite?

The Runway Walk… or Lack Thereof

The runway walk was a *disaster*. Some girls looked like they'd never worn heels before. Others looked like they were trying to escape a giant spider.

It was beautiful in its train-wreck quality. I mean, who *hasn't* tripped in heels at least once? These girls were just doing it on national television.

My Unpopular Opinion: Robin Was Kind of Robbed

Now, here's where things get controversial. My unpopular opinion? I thought Robin was kind of robbed. From episode 1. Yeah, I said it.

Everyone called her "plus size." She was gorgeous and confident. But she was quickly put in a box.

I get that the industry was different back then. But even now, thinking about how they treated her is... frustrating.

The Tyra Factor

Tyra Banks, young and ambitious, was already a force. The smizing? The "modeling is hard" speeches? Iconic.

She was a walking, talking brand. Even then, you could tell she was destined for world domination. You can almost feel her power through the screen.

The Early 2000s Aesthetic: So. Much. Lip Gloss.

The early 2000s aesthetic? Oh, honey. The clothes. The hair. The *lip gloss*. So much lip gloss. It’s blinding.

And don't forget the eyebrows. Thin, over-plucked, and barely there. We thought it was chic back then. What were we thinking?

Final Thoughts: Still Entertaining, Still Problematic

So, is ANTM Season 1, Episode 1 still entertaining? Absolutely. It’s a time capsule of early reality TV goodness.

Is it problematic? Also, absolutely. The body shaming and the lack of diversity are hard to ignore with today's standards.

But hey, it's a reminder of how far we've come. And a good excuse to laugh at ourselves for our questionable fashion choices. Now, off to watch episode 2!