Sometimes I am so naive. It was obvious to me that The Spot was a ripoff of MTV's "The Real World."

It was obvious that these people were struggling models who would never go near a computer if it weren't for the royalties.

It was obvious that it was cheesy when Glenn Davis annointed it Cool Site of the Year. (For some real laffs, read his cutting-edge description. This is a man who determines what's "cool." Hell, this is a man who uses the word "cool.")

But I thought that some of it was real. I thought perhaps their house really existed. Maybe the dog wasn't made up.

I sent this e-mail as a joke to each member of the house, and it was Jeff who filled me in. Therefore, Jeff will always be my favorite butt-thonged, nerd-pretending, white boy at the overly-sanitized SPOT soundstage.

Subj: Terrific concept!
Date: 95-09-11 10:43:19 EDT
From: Baked Ham
To: jeff@thespot.com
CC: Baked Ham

THE SPOT is such a wonderful idea! Who would have thought to create a fictitious "soap opera" using paid actors? Brilliant! (Don't worry - I had a friend recently visit the set of your "house," and the secret's safe with me!)

My question for you, "Jeff," is what requirements you have for "living" in your "house." I've done a number of commercials, and played a Middle Eastern shop owner in "Ishtar." Please give me the name of your producer, so my agent can fax you a comprehensive list of my TV and film credits.

I look forward to hearing from you soon, as I am eager to play the next role available at your "place."

Sincerely,
John Myers Hargrave

Subj: Re: Terrific concept! The Spot http://www.thespot.com
Date: 95-09-15 02:14:20 EDT
From: jeff@thespot.com

John,

Send email to scott@thespot.com... if you want to know about that kinda stuff.

Jeff

Subj: My resume
Date: 95-09-25 05:13:12 EDT
From: Baked Ham
To: scott@thespot.com
CC: Baked Ham

I recently spoke with "Jeff" about the possibility of "living" at THE SPOT. Please take a moment to look over my resume. I think you'll agree I'm more than qualified.

STATS

• 5'11", 175 pounds.
• Blue eyes, blond hair.
• Work out often, focusing on my abs and forearms.
• Been told I resemble a young Paul Newman.

Once again, best of luck with THE SPOT!
John Myers Hargrave

Strangely, Scott never responded.