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We're getting tantalizingly close to confirming that the house for MTV's The Real World is, in fact, in Dupont Circle. We had heard numerous tips that 2000 S Street NW was the place, but without much solid evidence to back those claims. Yesterday afternoon, we walked over the much-talked about house, which is located at the corner of 20th and S. There were construction people working on the exterior -- when asked what was going on there, one worker said "we're building a house, I dunno who lives there." When asked if it was related to MTV, he frowned.
DCist then popped in at the TD Commerce bank next door, which happened to be open. A teller said that yesterday a woman from the cleaners just south of the house on S Street said that "[MTV] were moving in."
There were a number of men working on the house, and two white vans were parked outside, including one rental van. Parking meters around the house on both S and 20th Streets had red bags over them with signs featuring a DC flag, reading "No Parking/Car will be towed/24 hours a day/7 days a week/without permit" featuring no expiration. The signs didn't resemble the usual temporary No Parking signs, which we see put up in advance of big events around town -- they appear to be more permanent.
The house itself is quite large, taking up the entire corner, and has entrances on both streets. The basement and first floor windows have brown paper covering them, and there were a few signs for the construction company, but that's about it. Windows on the upper levels of the property were uncovered, but little could be ascertained as to what was inside from street level. Additionally, a very large satellite antenna had been set up on the roof of the building.
Be sure to check back this week for updates as we gather further information.
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Ugh - there goes my neighborhood. I can't imagine that the few remaining local hangouts will survive unscathed.
Remember when MTV showed, y'know, music?
MTV has showed regular programming for longer than it played music.
Do you really think that you'll notice 8 more dingleberries living in the city? I doubt it. Though there could be some locals trying to hone in on where they're hanging out (which will surely be 18th St - maybe a couple places on U).
On the bright side, maybe a few local restaurants will get a shot in the arm with an appearance. And it's arguably the prettiest house they've ever used for the show - we can take some small local pride in that, I guess.
It will be fairly easy to find out where they hang out; because you will have to sign a release before you can enter the bar or restaurant if they are filming. Good time ahead!
Correction: you will be asked to be signed a release. No restaurant in its right mind would require that as a precondition to being seated. Patrons should be able to refuse to sign.
I know exactly how you feel. That's my neighborhood too, and I said the same thing when you moved in. For example, Royal Palace was way cooler before you became a regular.
Yeah, and I remember when ESPN played sports...now it's the Eccentric Sports Personality Network
On the West side of the circle, natch.
Say, think they'll crash any embassy parties?
Awww hell...
Somebody go brief Hillary. I smell an international incident in the making... that is unless North Korea will take them with no questions asked. We call that a "win-win!"
sigh...just let me be person #202234935 to say "there goes the neighborhood!"
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Apparently among other things, the buzz surrounding arrival of this show represents a prime opportunity for blog pimping!
It sure does!!
The permits on the vans also say "for TV & Film" - My office is across the street and the floors that aren't covered by paper basically have a ton of wires and production equipment.
We are preparing for their invasion *across the street from us*.
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We are preparing for their invasion *across the street from us*.
http://antirealworlddc.blogspot.com
http://twitter.com/AntiRealWorldDC
A lot of people (who don't live around here) would argue that Washington DC could surely use a good dose of The Real World.
Personally, I'm not very interested in this beyond the technical and production aspects. And those aren't really interesting anymore since this kind of thing has been done for, what, a decade now?
So now that you've found the house, can we please just shut the fuck up about the filming of this inane television show for now? (I know the answer and therefore reserve my right to chime in with a grumble or whine every now and again, thanks).
Dupont is officially the city's fussiest, NIMBYest neighborhood, and the whining about this show just reconfirms that. In a Simspons' Nelson voice, I say "ha ha!"
Apparently you haven't spent much time in Ward 3, the NIMBY capital of the world.
That it's even decided to locate in Dupont pretty much lets you know that Dupont's not the most NIMBY neighborhood, even in Ward 2. Kalorama and Georgetown being the obvious contenders for that title.
In honor of the Real World coming to DC, the Dupont Circle Resident Association will be rechristening the neighborhood "Douchepont Circle."
Arrangements have been made with WASA for the Circle's memorial fountain to pump a refreshing mixture of vinegar and water.
This week on Real World Ward 3: Trevor causes a stir when he brings a non-organic apple into the house. Cyndi questions her role as a homeless rights activist after actually meeting a homeless person.
And then remembers the homeless are worth 50% more.
The real question is: do they have building permits?
We're hoping they move in... and then show up for our Kickball Tournament on July 18th. ;-) http://kickball365open2009.eventbrite.com/