When a PR company puts out a release on election day, especially on one of the most historic election days even, it means one of two things: an incompetent flak, or they’re trying to slip in under the radar because they’re embarrassed by the product. But what could possibly be so embarrassing? How does Keyshawn Johnson, Interior Designer sound?
Set your DVRs now for Keyshawn Johnson: Tackling Design, to premier on the A&E Network next year. The premise is about as spectacular as they come: follow everyone’s favorite overrated receiver and loudmouthed analyst as he tries to make a name for himself in the cutthroat world of making sure the carpet matches the drapes. (Keyshawn drops his manhood like he dropped passes, after the jump.)
“Sports fans are aware of Keyshawn’s formidable skills on the field,” says an A&E exec, proving he’s never met anyone who’s met anyone that likes sports, “but will be completely surprised by his talent as a designer.”
Furniture, fabric and finishings used to be just a hobby, but with his football days behind him, Johnson’s wide-receiving now has more to do with fitting furniture through the front door of a house. Will clients take this former pro athlete seriously as an interior designer?
You know it’s a press release when it’s filled with crappy wordplay and unnecessary alliteration. And you know Keyshawn Johnson’s getting really desperate for money attention when he’s willing to slot his show in a lineup with Sell This House, Flip This House, some other shows probably about houses, and The Two Coreys.
If you’re comfortable with having Keyshawn in your home, here’s how to make it happen.







5:13 pm on November 5th, 2008
A&E, I don't like what you've become.
5:15 pm on November 5th, 2008
Keyshawn? More like Key-YAWN.
5:28 pm on November 5th, 2008
Just when I couldn't care less what Keyshawn was up to…
5:34 pm on November 5th, 2008
Just gimme the damn wallpaper sample sheet!
5:40 pm on November 5th, 2008
First stop - Wayne Chrebet's house.
5:51 pm on November 5th, 2008
How does Keyshawn Johnson, Interior Designer sound?
Pretty damn boring.
6:04 pm on November 5th, 2008
No need for all the Haterade on Key. The guy is free to do what he wants and star in whatever show he wants. If TV producers are willing to pay him to be an interior designer, then more power to him.
That said, we're also free to watch something else when he comes on.
6:07 pm on November 5th, 2008
Sports fans are not going to watch interior design shows, no matter who's hosting.
6:17 pm on November 5th, 2008
Figures Keyshawn would have his hands in some pot.
7:02 pm on November 5th, 2008
I can think of much more fun ways to check if the carpet matches the drapes.
1:24 pm on November 6th, 2008
My uncle watches A&E regularly and he'll wonder who that moron is that's trying to hang wallpaper up.