On the season finale of “MERRIme.com,” Mr. Weisman interrupts Merri’s “binge” and reinstates his original ultimatum. MAC and Jess comfort a very down-and-out Merri, when a familiar face arrives on her doorstep. Who could it be? Cliffhanger, cliffhanger? [MERRIme.com]
When I’m having boy trouble, you know who I wish I could call? The twins from “Sister, Sister.” On this episode of “MERRIme.com,” Merri seeks advice from Tia and Tamera after a slip of the “L” word causes her to panic. Later, Stephen makes a move on a vulnerable but aggressive Merri. [MERRIme.com]
In episode 13 of “MERRIme.com,” Jess and Lindsay throw Merri a party that turns into more than a surprise. Merri learns her “lesson” after a master class from PleasurePreacher1. Um, something tells me Merri should have read our piece on online dating dealbreakers. [MERRIme.com]
With money tighter these days, more and more people are forced to go dutch, or simply not go on dates at all. F-that. MERRIme and The Frisky want to solve the problem and are willing to pick up the bill. Simply retweet the following—“RT @TheFrisky #MERRIme.com I want the $100 Date Fund http://su.pr/2aUaJw”—for your chance to win. We’ll send out two gift cards at the end of the week. Our dream though is that if we pick up the check, you’ll share the details. A simple email explaining how your date went will do. Here’s hoping you have more luck than Merri. Go here for the official rules. Contest goes from September 19 – 25, 2009.
When you’re on a date with a guy and he gets up and disappears into the bathroom for an extended period of time, what do you assume he’s up to? Does it even matter? Isn’t an epic bathroom trip a dealbreaker in the initial stages of dating anyway? On this episode of “MERRIme.com,” Merri tries to find a way to break up with Ethan after he disappears into the loo for a little too long. [MERRIme.com]
In episode 11 of “MERRIme.com,” after dinner with Mac and his boyfriend Christian, Merri realizes that Drew is just a “friend” and Patrick is much, much more. Has that happened to you before? Where you’ve woken up one day and realized you had feelings for someone you never thought you would?
Something tells me that episode 10 of “MERRIme.com” is going to hit a little close to home for our Simcha. While on an “elegant” date with Gary, Merri learns that she shares more in common with Barbra Streisand than she thought. Oh girrrrrl, I can’t wait to see what happens next… [MERRIme.com]
Have you ever used competition as a way of flirting with someone you’re hot for? That’s what Merri’s up to. In the latest episode of “MERRIme.com,” she’s got her eye on Jeffrey and proposes a game of tennis. A little flirty competition can’t hurt, can it? Hmmm… [MERRIme.com]
By now you’ve seen eight episodes of the web comedy series “MERRIme.com,”—winner for Best Comedy at the ITVFest—and we hope you’re loving it as much as we are. “MERRIme.com”‘s protagonist is Merri Weisman, a twentysomething trust-fund baby who’s just been dumped by her fiancé. When her father orders her to find a job, pronto, Merri realizes that the key to her survival is not a career, but a man—via the crazy world of online dating. “MERRIme.com” was written by Kaily Smith (along with David Weidoff), a 26-year-old actress originally from Denver, Colorado. We chatted with Kaily about how she was able to put together an entire web series with a lot of hard work and a little help from her friends. Check out The Frisky’s exclusive interview, after the jump…
Sigh. Merri, Merri, Merri ... What on earth were you thinking? Last time we saw Merri, she was dumping the hot teacher from “90210”—way to go, sister! The Gossip Guys join us in giving Merri a slap on the wrist. [MERRIme.com]
Heads up, “90210” fans! On her date with Ryan Eggold, Merri is shocked to discover he is more than just a resident of the famous Beverly Hills zip code. Merri’s hot for teacher! Yow! [MERRIme.com]
In episode six of “MERRIme.com,” an evening out with Blake turns “violent” when Merri learns that LA life may have its drawbacks. Move to New York, sister! Although, dating here has its failings too ... [MERRIme.com]
In episode five of “MERRIme.com,” Merri’s online dating adventures are starting to become a full-time job, as she goes on multiple dates in one day. In fact, she’s starting to mix up her various gentleman admirers, but I guess that’s what happens when you accept every date you’re asked out on. Also, Merri is busted still wearing her engagement ring. Girl, NO. When the ex and I broke up, I took mine off immediately, though I have to admit, I did pull it out from time to time. My advice—put that bad boy in a safety deposit box and don’t pull it out until you’re ready to sell. Oh, and things are looking up for Merri ... here comes Patrick. [MERRIme.com]
Sushi anyone? In episode four of “MERRIme.com,” Merri attempts to use chopsticks on her date with Chase when an unexpected guest arrives. Ruh-roh… [MERRIme.com]
On the third episode of “MERRIme.com,” Merri begins an online dating “marathon” with Mikey and Rahim. She learns that a fashionable pair of sunglasses may hide her baggage but cannot shield her from a date gone wrong ... very wrong. [MERRIme.com]
In Episode 2 of “MERRIMe.com,” Merri continues on her date with James O’Ryan. But she ends up questioning if love actually exists online. Sigh. We’ve been there, girlfriend. [MERRIme.com]
Welcome to the first episode of “MERRIme.com,” a new web comedy starring Kaily Smith, about trust fund baby Merrideth Weisman’s headfirst plunge into the deep end of the online dating pool. In Episode 1, Mr. Weisman threatens to cut Merri off. Her friends, MAC and Jess, try to console her and themselves. Merri goes on her first online date, and to her surprise, DoogieDoc20 is not who she expected. [MERRIme.com]
Starting today at noon EST, The Frisky will be debuting the first episode of “MERRIme.com,” a new web comedy. Until then, watch the show’s trailer and get psyched. “MERRIme.com” stars Kaily Smith and features appearances by Tom Arnold, “90210”‘s Ryan Eggold, and “Arrested Development”‘s Tony Hale, amongst others. This hilarious web series is about trust fund baby Merrideth Weisman, for whom everything seems perfect: She has the perfect friends, perfect house, perfect Black American Express Card. Life is too good to be true. However, matters take a turn for the worst when Merri discovers her perfect fiance is a “Cheating, Scumbag, Bastard!” After a broken engagement and her father’s ultimatum to find a job, Merri realizes that the key to her survival is not a career, but a man. DUH. And so, the race to the altar begins as she is forced to plunge headfirst into the deep end of the dating pool ... the ONLINE dating pool, that is. Soon, Merri is cast into a world wide web of men only to experience the ups and downs of cyber love in the 21st century! [MERRIme.com: A New Web Comedy]