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OK. We watched what happened. And maybe "Top Design" isn't that bad. We're not sure if it's because the latest episode featured an individual challenge, showcasing creativity vs. reality TV show drama, or because the judges injected some sassiness into their otherwise bone-white critiques. Toothy head judge Jonathan Adler's exaggerated facial expression while he was touring the rooms was particularly amusing. We can't help but wonder if Elle Decor editor-in-chief Margaret Russell said "You just can't design a room around a cat" because the designers actually will later on in the series.

The Slug loved Matt's vanity inspired room and Eric's pirate ship room. And while it was cute how the contestants didn't know they were creating rooms for children, "Top Design" sprung a similar surprise last week only with transgendered Alexis Arquette in place of tots. If this show wants to be as good as its predecessors, it needs to do something other than the ol' design-and-switch every week. Look, we're only being this critical because we want to like you, "Top Design." You just can't design a reality TV show for a cat. Actually, you can.