MTV Now Casting Proud Beverly Hills Persians For "Jersey Shore" Spin-Off
No, we are not kidding this is actually happening. It was hard for us to believe as well, it just seemed way too good to be true. In the wake of "Jersey Shore" mania that swept the nation, MTV producers are not wasting a single second on that money train and are in the process of developing several spin-offs. Each of the spin-offs focus on a different ethnic sector, such as Asian-Americans in LA and Russian-Americans in Brighton Beach. The latest of these castings calls for Iranian-Americans (a.k.a Persians) in Beverly Hills for "The Persian Version."
Well MTV, you have come to the right place! To give those of you unfamiliar with the large Persian constituent in this town, particularly Beverly Hills, a sense of what we mean, over 60% of Beverly High's students are Persian. Also, do you guys remember what Cher tells Tai in Clueless ("Oh that's the Persian mafia, you can't hang with them unless you own a black BMW")? The mayor of Beverly Hills also happens to be Persian.
Now, my Persian neighbors, is your time to shine and make your people proud, just like the guidos and guidettes of the "Jersey Shore" did for Italian Americans. The casting call states that MTV producers are seeking "proud Persian-Americans who rule Hollywood nightlife and own Beverly Hills." They also add that they are looking for someone who is "outrageous" and "outspoken." So L.A. Persians, if you meet these specifications, you can be an MTV star just like Vinny and JWoww. Excited? We are. And cannot WAIT to see who will be the little Persian version of Snooki!
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sea
April 10, 2010
3:19am
As an Iranian-American I feel despicable to be represented as a spoiled brat. All Iranian-Americans I know are hard-working educated people who have had to abandon all their belongings and loved ones in Iran for a better life in America. We don't want to be depicted as a bunch of losers. As a woman, I find it offending to have a bunch of party girls represent myself and other professional friends and family. Thanks to all...
April 11, 2010
5:03am
Oh Sea, Boo frikin who... Persians will NOT be represented as spoiled brats... they'll be represented as douche-bags. Yup. Even with all the opportunity in the world that money brings, they'll only be concerned with material bling and the same BS the jersey shore loved. Only nobody 'likes' Persians, we just kinda deal you because you own everything.
Minzpinzi
April 12, 2010
3:07pm
@Anonymous: What a waste of time... shallow, materialistic and self obsessed bimbos and douchebags are represented in all communities whether it be in ethnic minorities or other societal communities. Jersey shore did anything but ameliorate the Italian-American image. It only further highlighted the cliches of one small section of the Italian-American community. As an Iranian, it is upsetting to think that the one TV program that will be showcasing young Iranian Americans will be one enphasiszing on a small minority among the Iranian community which is anythign but revered amongst its own people.... The show will merely give a representation of a small section of a peoples who have far deeper and more varied favets to their identity than what car to drive or where to get their nails done This is merely an opinion and the show does not upset me... scadalizing, dramatizing and shocking are lucrative items of Media and Television even more so in the United States. Sea you shouldn't be upset... since the individuals who will be cast in the Persian Version represent only themselves the same way the Iranian government only serves itself and its people. You make your own impression, if people hypothesize who you are based on reality tv its only an indication of who they are.
Minzpinzi
April 12, 2010
3:09pm
correction : "same way the Iranian government only serves itself and NOT its people."
Aki
April 13, 2010
4:54pm
I dont see what the fuss is. I mean, really, ask yourselves first what kind of people watch MTV and then how many of those people actually take what they see on MTV seriously... Not alot.. (i hope, hah)
True Angeleno
April 14, 2010
5:09pm
Run Hollywood nightlife?!? "Own" Beverly Hills?!?! Have you people at MTV done your research?!? As a true Angeleno who is born and raised in this city, it's actually quite the opposite. The second a nightclub opens, and an abundance of Persians start in, that's pretty much a sign to the rest of the club goers that the place is on a downward spiral and ready to move on to the next. As far as owning BH?!? Again, they may live in the area, they may drive the fancy car, but ask one how many people live in their home...mom, dad, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, grandma, cousin 1,2,3,4,...., so please, before you decide to "glamorize" this, have your staff do some research before you totally A) get it all wrong, B) exploit & embarass a culture, and C) offend true Angelenos who know what their city represents and what really goes on here! Get it right, the douchebags and hoodrats that live in this city that TV loves to glorify are never really from Los Angeles!!!! Just ask one! I can 99.9% guarantee they will name some Midwestern state or elsewhere... I'm just sayin'. That said, I'm going to the beach.
PersonalPersia
April 16, 2010
3:02am
hahah! I did a video blog about this! As an Iranian, I am terrified! [www.youtube.com]
HH
July 11, 2010
9:11am
STOP HATING ON PERSIANS BECAUSE WE HAVE MONEY, AND BECAUSE WE WORKED HARD FOR IT.
DCbound
July 25, 2010
6:21pm
all of you guys are either jealous or haters. If your not Iranian dont be mad because out of all of the minorities in LA , Persian got picked, im positive they will make other versions of the show with different people stop crying. and why are all these Persians getting mad? All Persians do is complain about how Iranians are put in a negative light in the world and now your complaining. stfu. Im Persian, and i will be watching :D
lexx
August 9, 2010
3:01am
What the fuck is this world coming to, seriously
ghelyoon
November 13, 2010
5:45am
first we're known as terrorist.. and now what.. all you persians out there know what this will be.. like the last thing we need is young 20 year old driving around in their daddy's benz/bmv, with momma's rolex and their louis v's.. jersey shore made a mocker of italians.. khafe sho beshin sare jatoon. If they worked hard for their money they wouldn't try so hard to by on TV. " IROONNIE LA AM, MIDUNI KE CHE GAYAM"