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Get ready for, like, the best reality TV series ever
JacLife, Toronto's very own web-based reality show is about to hit the air. And if there's one thing the world needs, it's more reality TV shows. Sure we've got the Hills, the Real Housewives, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, and the City but I have the terrible suspicion that somewhere there are still some ridiculously vacuous and improbably beautiful people whose every move isn't being captured on film. Thankfully someone's finally trained a lens on Jaclyn Genovese, a 24-year old socialite-in-training.
Today Slice.ca premieres Jaclife, a six-webisode mini-series about Jaclyn and her pretty friends who spend their days running Queen West fashion boutique Jacflash and their nights spreading their fabulousness all over the city's hotspots. Jaclyn may be reality TV's latest star, but she wants you to know that she's like, a real person and everything. "This lifestyle doesn't come for free," she assures us in the show's must-watch pilot. True, but being the daughter of multi-millionaire executive Geoffrey Genovese probably doesn't hurt.
You might think Jaclyn spends her time sipping champagne and eating caviar. But uh-uh, she's a vegetarian. And the poor thing's allergic to champagne to boot. Luckily she's got a cadre of foxy BFFs to help her through the tough beluga-less nights, and judging by the teaser, every episode will feature at least thirty seconds of the them all standing around wiping misty tears from their eyes and whispering in each other's ear "yes, you do look good in that."
Some more riveting scenes already in the can: Jaclyn in her fabulous bathroom brushing her teeth! Jaclyn in her fabulous store vacuuming the carpet! Jaclyn in her fabulous loft eating cereal! Basically all the things you and I do everyday, but more interesting cause she's rich.
JacLife launches later today, and might just make you feel good and bad about your life in equal measure.
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I know this may read quite harsh, but regarding 'this web-based reality show':
Absolutely zero interest.
Been to her store. Lousy customer service and they didn't have the products I wanted from the labels she carries.
What? I think this is a great idea - the web-based reality part that is. I'm kinda tired of the socialite thing - let's do something edgy - geez.
Bring back "The Lofters". That is all I have to add to this post other then unjustified vitriol directed at these clueless spoiled brats.
Jacflash Customer Service is an oxymoron. I fart in their general direction.
I just threw up a little.
You clearly dislike the show, concept, and "stars".
Why write an article at all?
Does this differ from any other vain empty series of youtube videos that it warranty your time and KBs?
*EDIT: that it *warrants your time..
"And the poor thing's allergic to champagne to boot."
I bet she's fine with coke though.
I'd tap it.
I too would have preferred you hadn't blogged about this. The 2 mins I spent watching that teaser was horrible. What a bunch of ditz's.
This is going to be the best thing ever. Sooooo pumped!!! Party at the Social!!!
The only downside I find is the editing looked kind of weak.
"I bet she's fine with coke though". What a lame comment.
I would LOVE to see a reality show based on someone who's name comes up as "Agent Smith". That would be relevant if it was 10 years ago.
Really? A reflection of life in Toronto based on 4 slightly-anorexic spoilt, yuppie brats? That screams diversity and an accurate reflection of us. I second AV's comments...
Matt let me know if you get any tail from playing white knight for these poor damsels.
If it works out I'll bang the chick on the right
wow. why did this warrant an article? I have a great video of me walking my dog that i posted on youtube, can i get you guys to do a write up on it?
This show concept and these seemingly vacuous girls and their vacuous lives make me laugh, as does the satirical blogTO article, but there is no room on blogTO for the comment left at 1:38.
If lingerie and pillow-fights are part of the show, count me in!
like oh my god, rich people, like, wicked. tewtally!
I actually kinda feel sorry for these girls... I mean, it must be a pretty shitty existence to feel like the only reason anyone has interest in you or what you do is because your daddy is wealthy.
ahaha "white knight", "damsels", "bang" and "tail" all in one sentence.
It makes me sad that people like this get attention when Toronto has some amazingly talented, under-exposed artists and musicians.
this is some repugnant s--t
I just threw up a lot
That girl with the black hair is nasty.
It sounds to me like you are all jealous, and this is coming from a young female who is nowhere close to being "rich" nor is my family.
Sure everyone is entitled to their own opinion and granted that there will be negative reviews and positive reviews to everything that is open to the public eye, but to pick on the obvious is almost embarrassing on your part, especially as a blogger representing Toronto.
Could you not come up with anything more substantial then anorexic coke head comments and daddy's money? a little cliche don't you think...
Does everyone who has a rich family have to be into drugs and unappreciative of their family's success?
Get real and if you must make fun, try to come up with something legitimate that isn't just a judgement in your own small minded brain.
And yes, we DO in fact need another reality Tv show, especially Canadian television...
Instead of being bratty little snot, why don't you try looking at in from a mature and non judgmental perspective.
The show is actually quite entertaining, well made and a lot of young people will be able to relate to it in some way or another. Rich or poor, it will touch home base for a lot of people and hate it or love it, you'll watch it anyway
Augustina.
The programs like this one were created during the writers' strike several years ago. I guess networks and telecasters
found it cheaper to do this type of program instead of
something with quality in it.
I also notice this is a CanWest production. They also run Global TV and the National Post.
I'd really hit the trifecta if Zev Shalev was running this production. He ran Lofters--into the ground.
Give this thing a miss by a mile.
Yeah, but most talented musicians and artists are ugly.
sooo does anyone know where the premier party is?!?! I've heard its at Jaclyn's customized loft!!!
augustina bambi? Sounds like a half assed stripper.
People throw around the "jealously" response like a pair of dirty underwear.
You're telling me you expect little girls from families barely scraping by to relate well to an airhead worrying about not getting invited to the big party and what boys like her?
And no, no one needs more reality TV shows.
BTW, I call shenanigans:
http://mushypony.com/tag/augustina-bambi/
"Jacflash sweetheart Jaclyn Genovese has teamed up with Bambi World’s Augustina Valenza [aka Augustina Bambi] to bring us..."
So how much did Slice pay to have this ad posted on Blogto?
"Bunch of Whores"
That guy definitely has woman issues. Literally.
And to Mike.W What do girls with families barely surviving relate to exactly? Would they only relate to shows where other people are poor as well?
Excellent post, Ms. Bambi. I applaud your defense of this fine, reality-based programming, as well as your contempt for bratty and snot-nosed judgment passing. Hopefully the rest of these commenters can wake up and smell the chai latte; JacFlash is the common ground that unites Toronto and inspires its nowhere-close-to-rich female youth. I hope you enjoy my personal brand, as it's currently wafting in your general direction.
Yeah, cause reality shows about rich girls are the epitome of fresh and relevant.
Some club promoter with ties to the subject in question says people, rich or poor, will like a show about spoiled rich girls and relate to the characters.
I'm calling bullshit.
While I agree with you regarding some of the other comments here, this shouldn't be a hard connection to make.
Haha, I was just about to ask her which of those girls she's a friend or relative of.
MAKE ME BARF!!!! I know these girls, they are the worst.
I just came back from Jacflash. I met three of the girls from the show, including Jaclyn. The girls are actually really sweet and friendly, nothing like the comments I'm reading here.
I think the main purpose of doing the show was to help spread the word about their store - which is amazing, I encourage you to go visit and see for yourselves.
Please. Aren't you exactly the same - minus the looks, talent and success? Is that why you're hating?
please. aren't you exactly the same - minus the looks, talent and success? is that why you're hating?
Bringing back The Lofters instead of this was one of the most brilliant suggestions in all the comments above.
As far as the original article goes and this JacLife b.s., in the words of Propecia "The Crack Ho" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IcoJXJKKdc)... "Who Gives a Fvck?!!!"
"Bringing back The Lofters instead of this was one of the most brilliant suggestions in all the comments above."
Thank you, thank you.
This is a great review. Jaclyn Genovese is one of the most appalling narcissists I have ever known. Girl needs a cold dose of reality about as badly as those vain, egotistical friends she keeps around to help prop that massive ego up.
Wow, this coming from the dipstick having vodka poured down her throat. Go take your clothes off somewhere and leave the criticism to the critics. The last thing Toronto needs is more Jaclyn Genovese. i believe her and your FB profile pages are shrines enough to your stuck-up selves.
You are the worst blog spammer here. Ironic you agree with these yuppy Fashion students.
I would love to see a reality show about middle class people, who are just getting by and dealing with real life issues like depression, debt, work, etc. Something many of us have seen or dealt with in our lives. Watching some spoiled girls use daddies credit cards, drive the BMW that daddy bought for them, and get into clubs that only certain people can get into, just does not interest me or impress me.
She used to date the owner of the Social
apparently he enjoys white trash from private girls schools
Any press is good press.
When you've got your own business and like to party, why not have your own TV show to boot?
The most exciting thing a lot of readers here get to do is write cynical comments about other people's lives.
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yes for television devoted to materialism, no to television that challenges one to think for themselves!
For what it is worth: I knew Jaclyn as a young girl. Not well mind you, but I witnessed (from a distance) devotion, love, self-sacrifice . . . their children were their life. How many can of us can say that of our parents?
Thus, WHY, if someone has found success through hard work, luck, life, are they and theirs to be judged harshly? Why?
She could be chilling and doing nothing. Instead she is putting herself out there. Give this young girl a chance. Would you not wish the same - meaning kind eyes - for your own child? Yourself?
Remember: "Life turns on a dime..."
Mary Beth
this mushypony site is silly
Ben - enjoyed the article! The show looks like a joke...
One, your last name isn't actually Bambi, but nice try you phony. Two, stick to pouring shots down your throat like the trash you are.
Talk about making assumptions about ppl lives.
The difference is the commenters don't sell out their vapid lives on a lame web series, which means you know nothing about them, only pretend to.
Picture: would, wouldn't, wouldn't, would. But I like brunettes.
Every programme like this on TV keeps the masses from reading, or watching, Chomsky or Howard Zinn (RIP).
I'm Mushy Pony...
Silliness is essential in life. We are silly and proud of it. We also write about people other than Jaclyn so don't write us off just yet! You should be silly too... don't let this girl get to ya.
Im not sure that comments on the girls' appearances are warranted here.
But the show looks at legit as the Boobie Ball. Eff the socialities. Bring on the real artists.
Question for linguists: Where does that nasal, affected, holier than thou space cadet rich girl accent/intonation come from?
1. live and let live.
2. seriously, why not have reality shows about people who have to deal with REALITY? And are INTERESTING? Let's see some shows that follow people struggling to make their mark in the world, experience self-discovery and be ORIGINAL. I'm sure you are reading this SLICE people, so listen up.
P.S. Nine times out of ten, when Canadian producers copy American show formulas, you end up with cheap imitations of what was mediocre to begin with.
Is this what the government meant by "Canadian content quota"? I just hope there are some snazzy shots of Toronto, not that I have a TV, plan on watching this, or will be back from Australia any time soon.
All the power to these Canadian girls making waves!
I think it's a great idea and people who spend their time writing NEGATIVE comments, should channel their energy elsewhere. Don't you have anything better to do then insult, assume and say trashy things?
I wish this show success, I'll be watching :)
haha very comical string of responses. as much as I want to side with all the naysayers (being that I don't watch reality TV), u all seem to miss the point of this show. if these girls are confident enough to put their life on video for the world to see, do you REALLY think they care what people think of them? like any reality-based show, it's there to accomplish 3 things: attention, entertainment, and advertising. whatever we all think of these girls, their lifestyles or their wealth, they've achieved their purpose. they want to be known, they want to show off their lives, and they want people to be interested. it's clearly working...
I'm not defending this show, but if you really want to cry about their lives, don't watch the show. attention, good or bad, is still attention...
@Rachel: it's not on TV, no content rules apply..
@outsider: they're not making waves Augustina- I mean outsider. No more than any of the thousands of youtube channels do. I doubt anyone would be proud of this being labelled "Canadian"
@D.C.: ironically I doubt the commenters care if the girls care. It's called voicing an opinion. It doesn't matter if the opinion hurts someone or not.
Enough waves to have a tv show, store and successful blog...and I'm a Canadian and I'm supportive so are many others. STOP HATING! Haters= jealousy, remember that :)
This show is Canadian, because it shows values and morals of all of us alike.
The city should be proud that we're more well off than the rest.
1. "successful blog"? You mean one comment in the last week of entries. And on blogspot, no less.
2. Not tv; web videos, like youtube.
3. "Haters= jealousy" again? That argument was tossed out already.
LOL
yep, hater.
this is funny.
I hate people who accuse internet haters of having nothing better to do. And what, you defenders had just so much more going on when you spent the same amount of time on here coming to these fools' defence? Pathetic.
Who the hell cares about her life. There are far more interesting people in Toronto who should have a web based reality series. Do we really need more pretentious rich biatches pedaling their skinny jean asses on the internet? I am so tired of hearing their unintelligent conversations about where they bought the latest this and that and why their boy friends cheat on them. Gimme a break.
Raise your hands if you give two shits about these girls and their boring lives.
Yeah, I didn't think so.
Cute attempt, but not at all original. Just a knock off of The Hills/The City. Instead of copying something already done Slice should really hire some new people to bring in original ideas.
Hey Augustina Bambi, do you want to go out sometime?
Aside from the boring subject matter already stated. This show is so badly produced, I have seen high school film projects with better quality than this.
Here's to original Canadian Programming.
"This show is Canadian, because it shows values and morals of all of us alike."
Just wondering which Canadian values and morals you are referring to?
These little girls have not experienced enough of life to come up with any morals or values. What they value is their expensive Gucci bags and Chanel perfumes, please give me a break already
I second that
has anyone even watched this yet? will anyone?
no, i dun tink so