realiTIES

So, for the most part I've never been a huge reality TV fan. At least I don't think so. I remember when Big Brother first came on TV, my dad was obsessed. I was in college when that show started and I remember there being a rule that I didn't call home on Big Brother nights. I'm not sure if it was a joke, but I never tested that theory out, just in case it wasn't.

I was never into the Bachelor or the Bachelorette, the Amazing Race, or Survivor. I just didn't get it. I would watch Dancing With the Stars sometimes because of my girl crush, but I was never a dedicated fan. Even with American Idol, I was never uber faithful. The Sing Off is probably the closest I came to a dedicated reality viewer, but that was mostly because of the Bubs. Love them.

I don't understand any of the shows on HGTV or Style. I did have a brief loyalty to Jon and Kate Plus Eight, but we all know how that turned out. I did love Tool Academy, but I found that it was because I was basically living the show, and when that reality struck I had to look away. That reality show was just a little too real for me...I don't keep up with the Kardashians and now that the girls that used to live next door got their acts together and moved out, I no longer know what is up with Bridget or Holly, though I do try to keep up with that crazy Kendra from time to time. I don't know what the flavor of love actually is, but judging by the premise you should probably get on antibiotics after you taste it...

However, there is one man whose reality (and fantasy) I am deeply concerned with and dedicated to. He is silly and brilliant and ridiculous and fun and that is why I am in love with Rob Dyrdek and his shows Rob and Big and Fantasy Factory.

He had me from the beginning. A cute boy from good ol' O-H-I-O living the Cali dream. A skateboarding bulldog, a hilarious sidekick, a cousin full of sass, and a pony that could destroy you. Rob has more money than a lot of people would know what to do with, but he figures it out. Sure he buys crazy outfits (super jacket) and ridiculous toys (net guns) but he also does amazing things like building Safe Spot Skate Spots (which are also sponsored by organizations such as Carl's Jr., but he does use his celebrity to promote the cause which is sometimes more valuable than cash), giving away his vehicle, and distributing hobo handouts.

Sometimes he is off his rocker. I mean, time travel? A cursed wooden creature that needs to be put in a chipper shredder? Destroying the bathroom because he thinks there are rats? But sometimes his insanity borders on genius. Or at least good entertainment. Draining the pool results in a pretty sweet mural.  Can an entire episode revolve around a puppy birthday party? Sure can! Who knew that going hunting for a "street turtle" for the turtle races would be fascinating?   But it is.  And he makes it that way.

But my favorite Rob moments typically involve him singing, dancing, or all of the above. He will break into song over anything...And I love it. My favorites include the net gun song and of course Dirty Girl (unless you're in Mexico, in which case it is Muchacha Sucia!) The guy is living life and loving it. In fact, he loved it so much that he had to build a factory to hold it together.

The Fantasy Factory is also a fantastic show that I love to watch. I love Chanel, Jeremy the manager, and seeing Drama grow into his own. It isn't uncommon to see Johnny Knoxville or Ryan Sheckler stopping by to pay a visit, and there is always a new toy, activity, or stunt in the mix. Rob Dyrdek is a branding and marketing dream. I am a 28-year-old girl who has nothing in common with this man excepting that we hail from the same state. In spite of that, he has won me over. His antics are hilarious, his personality is charming, his positivity is addicting. I'd love to work for him, be his personal assistant, keep the organization and flow going so that he could continue to do what he does best: live the fantasy. And because of that, of all of the realiTIES, Rob Dyrdek, you're my fav!

I'm not awesome enough to insert a video, but here is a link to my ABSOULTE FAV Rob Dyrdek moment...This is my go to...If I'm upset, in a bad mood, whatev, this is my sunshine!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okafjvbkXic