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Unimpressed, Miami sends “Jersey Shore” Cast Packing

April 16, 2010 By Matt Meltzer in Miami: Local News  | 29 Comments

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So it seems the cast of Jersey Shore is packing up its bump-its, tanning lotion and steroids and trudging back from whence it came. Sent packing back to Jersey with their collective tails between their legs. Couldn’t hack it, had to pack it. South Beach isn’t so awesome when you’re not cool enough to get in anywhere, is it MTV? Gotta go back to a place desperate for any kind of media attention, because lord knows we get enough.

WE HAVE AN IMAGE AND EGOS TO MAINTAIN

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Perhaps the world has finally gotten to see that Miami is a real place. Not some playground for the rich and temporarily famous, but a city with standards and an image to maintain. And the Jersey Shore folks, well, they just weren’t up to that image. It’s pretty sad that in a town where a club will bend over backwards to get a table for the weekend weatherman on the local CW affiliate, a cast of supposed reality “stars” can’t even get in the front door.  It kinda tells you something, doesn’t it?

MTV, you took yourself a little too seriously on this one. What, you thought just because you could show up with some cameras and the MTV name that a high-end club was gonna let in the dregs of society? Think again. This is Miami, guys, and we have egos to maintain. Everyone here thinks they’re better than everyone else, so why on Earth would we let in a bunch of trash just because you’ve decided to make them famous?

TRASH IS STILL TRASH, CAMERAS OR NOT

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Jersey Shore, I think, was popular for much the same reason that Springer and Maury are popular. People like to watch people who are way below them just as much as they like to watch people above them. What MTV miscalculated was that viewers were not impressed by the cast, but rather felt superior to them. So when MTV brought the show to our American Riviera, they figured we’d bend over backwards to accommodate these “celebrities.” They, of course, did not realize what they did was tantamount to inviting a bus full of Maury guests to stay at The Clevelander for the spring. And we typically don’t do that until Memorial Day.

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I’d say good riddance to have the Jersey Shore cast out of Miami. But really, I don’t think anyone cares. Save for the few people in Miami who are still impressed by celebrities, there really wasn’t much of a buzz around having them here. Not like The Hogans or The Kardashians. I know exactly two people who even spotted the cast, and neither made much of a deal about it. My guess is the second season is a bomb, and we’ll all have forgotten about this collection of human refuse by this time next year. Until The Situation gets off the roids, balloons up, and shows up on Celebrity Biggest Loser.

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29 Comments on

"Unimpressed, Miami sends “Jersey Shore” Cast Packing"

UM prof says:

Is this a rant… or an professional written article?

” Gotta go back to a place desperate for any kind of media attention, because lord knows we get enough.”

...Who would begin any journalistic approach with the a non-existent word like “gotta”..???

Did a fifth grader type this? Anyhow, just like MTV ‘s Jersey Shore, this idiot contributes nothing to society, nothing to Miami, and nothing to America.

Posted on 04/17/2010 at 11:51 AM

Dan says:

damn meltzer, any love for a sports guy at the door from a local wv/va abc affiliate?

Posted on 04/17/2010 at 1:14 PM

Laurie says:

Juice! Where you been?

Posted on 04/17/2010 at 7:18 PM

Florida Villa Man says:

This does make me chuckle a little. I have always found the definition of celebrity entertaining these days. Definition apparently means anyone on tv for more than 3 minutes (under 3 and you were on a ploice program). It is interesting to see the programs like celebrity versions of mainline shows as as far as I can see the “Celebrities” are just as unkown as the non celebrities. Is it just me????

Posted on 04/18/2010 at 3:18 AM

Meltzer says:

Sports guys from West Vierginia get complimentary bottles and an 8-Ball at most clubs on the Beach. Just bring your press credentials and you’re good to go.

Posted on 04/18/2010 at 3:13 PM

Under the Sun says:

Gotta or Gotti, we got the picture. Don’t sweat it too much prof. from UM.

I’ve never seen the show, but have been intrigued by the mentions on this site. I wouldn’t have minded to tit f… j-wow before she was sent packing to Belmar.Yes I’ve done my rese you tube research.
Glad they met the resistance at Miami Beach. MTV’s terms were ridiculas.

Posted on 04/18/2010 at 3:39 PM

UM Prof says:

Dear Laurie!

I keep with Miamibeach411.com, as I am only adding “a personal constructive” insight.

Seriously though, as vast as Miami beach really is, there are no apologies; the author’s who write for this great website, are plain & simple lousy.

Listen, this is easy, I don’t mind opinionated/dogmatic written articles, this is what helps make the world go around in retrospect. However as an educator, I really can’t stand for improper spelling, and misplaced verbiage, especially if people get paid for it.

On a side note, I would love to respond more often on actual topics, and help creatively think &  respond with a truth-based opinion/perspective, however put, silly ol’  Miami beach411 closed my personal access account.

Go figure, if Miamibeach411 popularity brass doesn’t agree with what’s said, then just better too “mute” them (lol)

I would personally respond with you Laurie, yet, then again, how could I…???

Posted on 04/19/2010 at 2:18 PM

Gus says:

silly ol’  Miami beach411 closed my personal access account.

UM Prof, Your account wasn’t’ closed. When we changed forum software, members had to request a new password. Sorry you didn’t receive the email from me about the change.

Please email me your user name and I will send you a new pw.

Sorry for the inconvenience, and thank you for your participation.

Creative criticism is welcome here.

Posted on 04/20/2010 at 7:07 AM

Dan says:

sweet, better head to SOBE and collect!

Posted on 04/20/2010 at 8:05 AM

Matt Meltzer says:

It’s called writing with a voice there, UM Prof. In my other job I actually teach Business Writing, believe it or not. But if I’m GONNA write like I sound, I GOTTA use words like that.

Sorry, Bob. If I’m writing a memo to you, I"ll be sure to spell out all my words.

Posted on 04/20/2010 at 1:15 PM

THE OLD JIMMY D says:

Hey UM Prof. 

You my friend sound like a total moron if you are actually critiquing (did i spell that right) the spelling and verbage of a website like this.  This isnt a spelling contest and i for one know that matt meltzer won the spelling title of seattle in 1984.  UM prof can you please tell me what exactly you contribute to society besides your stupid remarks.  Who do you educate?  Spending Wednesday nights at the booby trap lounge tryin to sniff dirty panties isnt exactly educating last time i checked.  Matt Meltzer I applaud you and your fearless writing style and sheer knack to grab the readers attention.  Plus you are an ironman which is something that UM prof can only dream to be.

Posted on 04/21/2010 at 10:57 AM

Ray says:

UM Professor,
I thought the article was great and agree with it 100%. Who the hell cares about the spelling this is the INTERNET not a damn classroom.  Your obviously jealous that a site can be so successfull without using all the good grammar and spelling you keep telling your students they need to have to be successfull.  They are graduate with a masters in English and can only work retail or become a teacher.

Posted on 04/24/2010 at 9:15 AM

UM Prof says:

Excuse me: for all the rookies, my comment was simply a suggestion.

If spelling, and education, are not important, then this is an not an important issue.

However, it is no coincidence, that the city of Miami only graduates 47 percent of high school students.

Instead of using slang, why not just type proper.

If you profess to teach a business writing class, then why not show, what you supposedly already know?

Posted on 04/24/2010 at 10:50 AM

UM Prof says:

Lastly, I am all for MiamiBeach 411.com, including MiamiBeach411.com’s contributors.

Please, just take an assessment critically, simply for what it’s worth.

Thank you

Posted on 04/24/2010 at 10:56 AM

Matt Meltzer says:

Hey man. Say what you like. Open forum. I’m all for criticism as well. I just feel writing for business and writing what I do for this site are inherently different styles. So I typically do not mix them.

Posted on 04/24/2010 at 1:00 PM

You've Been Schooled! says:

Too funny.

“Is this a rant… or an professional written article?”

“the author’s who write for this great website”

“If spelling, and education, are not important, then this is an not an important issue.”

What the f*** do you teach?

They need to fire your ass.

Posted on 04/27/2010 at 7:25 PM

CHUD says:

I’m guessing the second season is going to be just as car-wreck entertaining as the first and will be even bigger in the ratings.  I’ll be there gobbling it up with a crap-eating grin too.  It’s gonna be totally cash, bro.

It makes me smile inside that the city’s establishments don’t give a damn about them though.

Posted on 04/28/2010 at 11:02 AM

tinkerbell says:

these days anyone on TV with a gathering of fans (especially online) is a celeb. interesting lol

Posted on 04/28/2010 at 9:51 PM

Cmbr says:

Nice negative plug for the Memorial Day visitors.  Note to yourself, every day is Memorial Day in South Beach.  Every low-life on the planet get into clubs in Sobe with cocaine and without their Arizona legal papers.  South Beach and class?  Those two words don’t go together.  While you celebrate the rejection of new investment to the area, start looking for a new job.

Posted on 05/02/2010 at 11:39 PM

Matt Meltzer says:

No, every day is NOT Memorial Day. Otherwise the entire resident population of the Beach would escape to the Keys EVERY DAY. Let’s not act like it’s the 4 days a year Beach residents don’t dread the most.

Posted on 05/03/2010 at 10:53 PM

Shaksi says:

It seem’s I have the (mis)fortune of coming to South Beach from 24 May-09 June and the vehemence the locals (on this site) seem to show tourists during this period is quite palpable to say the least… goodness me.

I dearly hope this is not the case with everyone but rather just the writers otherwise it might be time to make my trip to the Bahama’s earlier than expected.

PS I was in Miami late march last year and loved it to bits… much more friendly than my home town of London. Even the bouncers were unusually cheery wink

Posted on 05/06/2010 at 8:11 AM

Matt Meltzer says:

You know, Shaksi, it’s not neccesarily ALL the tourists that come to the Beach during that period. It’s just the ghetto ones who cause problems. Which, admittedly, is most of them. So it’s not like we don’t like tourists here. We love them. You pay our salaries. But then there’s the folks who come around Memorial Day who, for the most part, are not the cream of American society.

Does that make sense?

Posted on 05/07/2010 at 7:44 PM

AKA says:

Another lame, retarded ass statement courtesy of idiot known simply as Matt Meltzer !

Posted on 05/08/2010 at 7:57 AM

Laurie says:

AKA,

You already said that (UM Prof). As we’ve said to you OVER and OVER and OVER we welcome criticism and, as you should know by now, you don’t get a rise out of Matt so what is the point??? Do you have a crush???

Posted on 05/09/2010 at 8:31 AM

To many names to count says:

Laurie do some work and quit calling me out. No I have no crush. I have an opionion just like Meltzer, and such is utilized.

I’m not attempting to rise anything from anyone. Please understand this. If this is a public forum, then respect my thought. If this is private, then I have no problem leaving Miamibeach411.com for good.

Just for thought Laurie, I have brought at least Twenty-one (21) invidiuals, including myself, via for Everglade tours ala miami beach 411.com. Kindly please, if anyone else can espress a thought, then please allow the same respect when given to my comments.

If Carlos implores the First Amendment , then so shall I !

AKA- UM Prof AKA Juicy J AKA

Posted on 05/09/2010 at 8:37 PM

Laurie says:

Again, as I’ve said before, we welcome all opinions Juicy, even yours. It’s your refusal to own them by making up new names every time (I think “lauriesucks” is my all time fav though) that loses my respect. BTW, is there any other opinion you have besides how much our writers suck?

So nice to hear you went on the Everglades Tour. Which name did you use when you booked? I don’t know how Gus and Michelle would have known it was you. I hope it was an enjoyable trip.

Posted on 05/10/2010 at 11:09 AM

? says:

Laurie please get your fact’s straight. Only such alias’s that have been used, are for such pseudo posting’s such as these.  You’re simple, and baseless ,reference to “Lauriesucks”; was only entered into a required e-mail section.

As a professional business, this is a shame. Minus the incandescent writers, I would expect much, much more, coming form a professional Miami Tour & Travel company. In fact Laurie, I have been a customer with Miami beach 411.com tours numerous times, as I have personally chaperoned & hosted groups since 2008.

Posted on 05/10/2010 at 12:59 PM

Matt Meltzer says:

Since you do it to me all the time, and I’ve held my tongue for so long, I couldn’t resist…

1) Your is the possessive form of the word. You’re is short for “You are.” I’m guessing you would not say “You are shameless reference to lauriesucks.”

2) As a professional business, I believe you mean to call us a “sham,” which means roughly the same as “travesty” or ‘mockery,” We’re not really a shame, since businesses are not usually referred to as such.

3) “Incoming” is one word

4) If you have mentioned us to only one tourist, thank you, but that’s hardly bragworthy. If you meant multiple touristS, then you needed an S to make the word plural.

I make a ton of typos because, quite honestly, I am too lazy to proofread. But my grammar, when I’m not writing stylistically, is generally pretty strong.

Not sure what country a name like Nassib Ziade comes from, but my guess is that country’s English education programs are subpar. it’s cool, though. it’s Miami, nobody expects you to speak it well anyway. Not quite sure who read your cover letter when you applied at UM, but my guess is that whoever it was didn’t prioritize communicaiton skills.

There. you got a rise out of me. Happy Birthday and Go Canes!

Posted on 05/10/2010 at 7:51 PM

Maria de los Angeles says:

We have incandescent writers? That’s cool!

Posted on 05/13/2010 at 11:48 AM

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