First off, I`d like to say major congrats for being voted our 90210 August FOTM, Mark! We all know you`re one of the very first persons here on the spot, so you totally deserve to be one of the very first FOTM winners as well. Now let`s start the interview! ENJOY!
1. Why don't you start by telling us something about yourself that we don't know? :)
My name’s Mark, I’m 22 years old, and I live in Ontario, Canada. This December, I’ll be graduating from University with a degree in Honours Science. I still haven’t decided which career I’d like to pursue. I enjoy camping, biking, watching tv, listening to music, and playing video games.
2. How does it feel to be the new 90210 Fan of the Month?
It was an honour to be nominated, and an even bigger honour to actually win. Thank you so much to everyone who voted for me. I can’t wait to interview the 90210 September FotM.
3. How did you first hear about 90210? When and why did you become a fan? Why do you enjoy it?
Beverly Hills, 90210 has always been a popular tv show, so word quickly spread about its spinoff. I became a fan of 90210 in July 2009, when the CW aired “There’s No Place Like Homecoming”. While watching this episode, I completely fell in love with Navid, Adrianna, and Silver. Even now, they’re still my three favourite characters.
4. Which place on your favourite TV shows list does 90210 rank at?
To be honest, it probably wouldn’t even rank in my top 30.
5. So with the end of season 2 officially over, are you happy? Or is there anything you would change?
To be honest, I was mostly disappointed with the second season. It was way too dark, most of its storylines had no payoff, and there weren’t any steady relationships.
The thing about the second season that frustrated me the most, however, is the direction that the writers took with Adrianna. It was difficult to like her in the first half of the season while she was cheating on Navid and treating him like garbage. It was also difficult to like her in the second half of the season while she was engaging in lame and pointless relationships with both Gia and Javier. I hope that the Adrianna will be better in the third season.
6. If you could ask Adrianna Tate-Duncan one thing what would it be?
How could you afford those cars, that expensive clothing, and that nice house while you were living off your mom’s waitress salary?
7. Which character do you relate to the most?
Definitely Navid. Sometimes, when he appears on the tv screen, I feel like I’m watching a rich, Persian version of myself. Like him, I’m kind of weird, I obsess about things, and I’m a bit insecure.
8. What would happen in your dream 90210 episode?
Navid and Adrianna would get married.
9. What are your top 3 favourite 90210 quotes?
1) “No one can compete with you.” - Adrianna, “Confessions”
2) “[A seitan burger] is the best thing that you can buy for $6.66." - Silver, “Girl Fight”
3) “If I’m having these feelings for a girl, does that mean I’m gay?” - Adrianna, “Clark Raving Mad”
10. Have you ever met anyone from the 90210 cast? If not, who would you love to meet the most?
No, I haven’t met anyone. I’d love to meet Jessica Lowndes.
11. Favourites (and why):
a) Actor: Jessica Lowndes - IMO, she’s the only actor on this show whose performance stands out.
b) Character: Adrianna Tate-Duncan - In season 1, she had a good drug storyline, an excellent pregnancy storyline, and an epic relationship with Navid. She wasn’t just a character on 90210, she WAS 90210. I hope that she’ll be just as awesome in season 3 as she was in season 1.
c) Couple: Navid and Adrianna - To be honest, I think that the main reason why I like them so much is because of Michael Steger and Jessica Lowndes’ amazing on-screen chemistry.
d) Friendship: Naomi and Adrianna (season 1); Naomi and Silver (season 2)
e) Season: 1
f) Episode: “The Dionysian Debacle” - It was my favourite NavAde episode, and it contained my favourite moment in the entire series (see below).
g) Moment: The entire scene in which Navid proposed to Adrianna in her bedroom (“The Dionysian Debacle”) - It was comedic, it was dramatic, and it was an emotional roller-coaster. The acting, the chemistry, and the love between the two of them were all amazing.
h) Quote: “No one can compete with you” - I think that, if you’re a fan of NavAde, it’s inevitable that this will be one of your favourite 90210 quotes.
i) Storyline: Adrianna’s pregnancy
Least favourites (and why):
a) Actor: a three-way tie between Shenae Grimes, Matt Lanter, and AnnaLynne McCord - I can’t help but laugh whenever one of them attempts to do an emotional scene. I also can’t help but laugh whenever Shenae or AnnaLynne attempt to be sexy.
b) Character: Liam Court - IMO, he’s just a lame version of Dylan McKay. I also hate how he’s the primary source of all of the annoying Naomi/Annie drama.
c) Couple: any one that involves Liam - IMO, he just doesn’t seem to be compatible with anyone.
d) Friendship: Naomi and Annie - I think that almost all of you will agree with me on this one.
e) Season: 2
f) Episode: “Multiple Choices” - This episode basically emphasized everything that I despise about this show.
g) Moment: Navid, standing on the rooftop, thinking that Adrianna chose Javier over him. (“Javianna”)
h) Quote: “Oh, my gosh, Liam, it’s your boat. It’s on the water.” - Annie, “Confessions” - when I heard Annie say this, I thought that I was listening to an 8-year old girl who had special needs.
i) Storyline: the Annie/Liam/Naomi love triangle, which will likely be dragged on for the rest of the series.
12. The most...
Emotional moment: Navid proposing to Adrianna in her bedroom (“The Dionysian Debacle”)
Saddest moment: Annie getting humiliated by Naomi, right in front of everyone, at the after-prom party (“One Party Can Ruin Your Whole Summer”)
Happiest moment: Navid and Adrianna becoming a couple for the very first time (“Secrets and Lies’)
Funniest moment: Mr. and Mrs. Shirazi’s initial reactions towards Adrianna being pregnant (“The Dionysian Debacle”)
Sexiest moment: Adrianna attempting to seduce Navid at Silver’s party (“Secrets and Lies”)
Cutest moment: “No one can compete with you” (“Confessions”)
Unexpected moment: due to the fact that I constantly read spoilers, there hasn’t really been one for me.
13. Finish off the sentence:
a) Annie and Naomi were... stupid for ever liking Ethan and Liam
b) Navid looked at... Russell Edgington with lust (True Blood reference)
c) Silver tries to... have a 3-way with Naomi and Adrianna
d) Adrianna and Liam spend the day... making fun of Naomi behind her back.
e) Dixon always... manages to annoy me.
14. How would you describe them in 1-3 words?
Adrianna and Navid: amazing chemistry
Annie Wilson: unfortunate prom night
Season 2: almost ruined Adrianna
Winter Wonderland: amazing episode
AnnaLynne McCord: overrated actress
15. What are your favourite things about this spot? Would you change anything about it?
Aside from my fans and the people that I’m a fan of, there isn’t much else that I like about this spot.
16. What's your favourite 90210 related spot and why?
Although I’m a member of several different 90210-related fan clubs, this is the only one that I’m really active on.
17. When you hear 90210, what`s the first think that comes to your mind?
In order to figure out my answer to this question, unscramble the following name: dirnAnaa taeT-nanDuc
18. Would you say you're obsessed with 90210, or just a casual fan?
I’m pretty obsessed.
19. Do you believe anyone else deserved to win FOTM? If so, whom?
All of you who have made me feel welcome to this spot deserve to win FOTM. This includes Nat, livexthexlife92, and AnnaK. Also, although you (Anna), S, and Fi have already won FOTM, I think that you all deserve to win it again. I know that I’m forgetting to mention some other people who’ve been great to me on this forum, and I know that I’m going to feel guilty about not mentioning them once I remember who they are.
20. Any last words, sir? :)
Thanks to everyone who voted me as the 90210 fotm. I’m sorry if any of you are getting sick of me obsessing about Adrianna, NavAde, and Jessica Lowndes. I just can’t help myself. Also, I’m looking forward to interviewing September’s 90210 FOTM, whoever (s)he may be.
1. Why don't you start by telling us something about yourself that we don't know? :)
My name’s Mark, I’m 22 years old, and I live in Ontario, Canada. This December, I’ll be graduating from University with a degree in Honours Science. I still haven’t decided which career I’d like to pursue. I enjoy camping, biking, watching tv, listening to music, and playing video games.
2. How does it feel to be the new 90210 Fan of the Month?
It was an honour to be nominated, and an even bigger honour to actually win. Thank you so much to everyone who voted for me. I can’t wait to interview the 90210 September FotM.
3. How did you first hear about 90210? When and why did you become a fan? Why do you enjoy it?
Beverly Hills, 90210 has always been a popular tv show, so word quickly spread about its spinoff. I became a fan of 90210 in July 2009, when the CW aired “There’s No Place Like Homecoming”. While watching this episode, I completely fell in love with Navid, Adrianna, and Silver. Even now, they’re still my three favourite characters.
4. Which place on your favourite TV shows list does 90210 rank at?
To be honest, it probably wouldn’t even rank in my top 30.
5. So with the end of season 2 officially over, are you happy? Or is there anything you would change?
To be honest, I was mostly disappointed with the second season. It was way too dark, most of its storylines had no payoff, and there weren’t any steady relationships.
The thing about the second season that frustrated me the most, however, is the direction that the writers took with Adrianna. It was difficult to like her in the first half of the season while she was cheating on Navid and treating him like garbage. It was also difficult to like her in the second half of the season while she was engaging in lame and pointless relationships with both Gia and Javier. I hope that the Adrianna will be better in the third season.
6. If you could ask Adrianna Tate-Duncan one thing what would it be?
How could you afford those cars, that expensive clothing, and that nice house while you were living off your mom’s waitress salary?
7. Which character do you relate to the most?
Definitely Navid. Sometimes, when he appears on the tv screen, I feel like I’m watching a rich, Persian version of myself. Like him, I’m kind of weird, I obsess about things, and I’m a bit insecure.
8. What would happen in your dream 90210 episode?
Navid and Adrianna would get married.
9. What are your top 3 favourite 90210 quotes?
1) “No one can compete with you.” - Adrianna, “Confessions”
2) “[A seitan burger] is the best thing that you can buy for $6.66." - Silver, “Girl Fight”
3) “If I’m having these feelings for a girl, does that mean I’m gay?” - Adrianna, “Clark Raving Mad”
10. Have you ever met anyone from the 90210 cast? If not, who would you love to meet the most?
No, I haven’t met anyone. I’d love to meet Jessica Lowndes.
11. Favourites (and why):
a) Actor: Jessica Lowndes - IMO, she’s the only actor on this show whose performance stands out.
b) Character: Adrianna Tate-Duncan - In season 1, she had a good drug storyline, an excellent pregnancy storyline, and an epic relationship with Navid. She wasn’t just a character on 90210, she WAS 90210. I hope that she’ll be just as awesome in season 3 as she was in season 1.
c) Couple: Navid and Adrianna - To be honest, I think that the main reason why I like them so much is because of Michael Steger and Jessica Lowndes’ amazing on-screen chemistry.
d) Friendship: Naomi and Adrianna (season 1); Naomi and Silver (season 2)
e) Season: 1
f) Episode: “The Dionysian Debacle” - It was my favourite NavAde episode, and it contained my favourite moment in the entire series (see below).
g) Moment: The entire scene in which Navid proposed to Adrianna in her bedroom (“The Dionysian Debacle”) - It was comedic, it was dramatic, and it was an emotional roller-coaster. The acting, the chemistry, and the love between the two of them were all amazing.
h) Quote: “No one can compete with you” - I think that, if you’re a fan of NavAde, it’s inevitable that this will be one of your favourite 90210 quotes.
i) Storyline: Adrianna’s pregnancy
Least favourites (and why):
a) Actor: a three-way tie between Shenae Grimes, Matt Lanter, and AnnaLynne McCord - I can’t help but laugh whenever one of them attempts to do an emotional scene. I also can’t help but laugh whenever Shenae or AnnaLynne attempt to be sexy.
b) Character: Liam Court - IMO, he’s just a lame version of Dylan McKay. I also hate how he’s the primary source of all of the annoying Naomi/Annie drama.
c) Couple: any one that involves Liam - IMO, he just doesn’t seem to be compatible with anyone.
d) Friendship: Naomi and Annie - I think that almost all of you will agree with me on this one.
e) Season: 2
f) Episode: “Multiple Choices” - This episode basically emphasized everything that I despise about this show.
g) Moment: Navid, standing on the rooftop, thinking that Adrianna chose Javier over him. (“Javianna”)
h) Quote: “Oh, my gosh, Liam, it’s your boat. It’s on the water.” - Annie, “Confessions” - when I heard Annie say this, I thought that I was listening to an 8-year old girl who had special needs.
i) Storyline: the Annie/Liam/Naomi love triangle, which will likely be dragged on for the rest of the series.
12. The most...
Emotional moment: Navid proposing to Adrianna in her bedroom (“The Dionysian Debacle”)
Saddest moment: Annie getting humiliated by Naomi, right in front of everyone, at the after-prom party (“One Party Can Ruin Your Whole Summer”)
Happiest moment: Navid and Adrianna becoming a couple for the very first time (“Secrets and Lies’)
Funniest moment: Mr. and Mrs. Shirazi’s initial reactions towards Adrianna being pregnant (“The Dionysian Debacle”)
Sexiest moment: Adrianna attempting to seduce Navid at Silver’s party (“Secrets and Lies”)
Cutest moment: “No one can compete with you” (“Confessions”)
Unexpected moment: due to the fact that I constantly read spoilers, there hasn’t really been one for me.
13. Finish off the sentence:
a) Annie and Naomi were... stupid for ever liking Ethan and Liam
b) Navid looked at... Russell Edgington with lust (True Blood reference)
c) Silver tries to... have a 3-way with Naomi and Adrianna
d) Adrianna and Liam spend the day... making fun of Naomi behind her back.
e) Dixon always... manages to annoy me.
14. How would you describe them in 1-3 words?
Adrianna and Navid: amazing chemistry
Annie Wilson: unfortunate prom night
Season 2: almost ruined Adrianna
Winter Wonderland: amazing episode
AnnaLynne McCord: overrated actress
15. What are your favourite things about this spot? Would you change anything about it?
Aside from my fans and the people that I’m a fan of, there isn’t much else that I like about this spot.
16. What's your favourite 90210 related spot and why?
Although I’m a member of several different 90210-related fan clubs, this is the only one that I’m really active on.
17. When you hear 90210, what`s the first think that comes to your mind?
In order to figure out my answer to this question, unscramble the following name: dirnAnaa taeT-nanDuc
18. Would you say you're obsessed with 90210, or just a casual fan?
I’m pretty obsessed.
19. Do you believe anyone else deserved to win FOTM? If so, whom?
All of you who have made me feel welcome to this spot deserve to win FOTM. This includes Nat, livexthexlife92, and AnnaK. Also, although you (Anna), S, and Fi have already won FOTM, I think that you all deserve to win it again. I know that I’m forgetting to mention some other people who’ve been great to me on this forum, and I know that I’m going to feel guilty about not mentioning them once I remember who they are.
20. Any last words, sir? :)
Thanks to everyone who voted me as the 90210 fotm. I’m sorry if any of you are getting sick of me obsessing about Adrianna, NavAde, and Jessica Lowndes. I just can’t help myself. Also, I’m looking forward to interviewing September’s 90210 FOTM, whoever (s)he may be.