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<p>Who knew digestionally-challenged <a href="http://blogs.mercurynews.com/aei/2009/02/24/top-model-welcomes-short-girls/">spitfires</a> who <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5Q2mm6AoSI">smile with their eyes</a> could <a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-508-SF-Fashion-Examiner~y2009m3d16-The-Top-Model-stampede-of-09">throw such a big fit</a>? Take, for example, the open casting call for <em>America's Next Top Model</em> in Manhattan over the weekend. <a href="http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/tv_and_radio/article5917264.ece">According to reports</a>, "after an overheated car drove past the queue of aspiring models" on Saturday, prompting one of the mental giants in line to shout, “there’s a bomb!” And then? Thousands of applicants panicked and rushed away from the car, causing this mini stampede.</p>

<p>Fierce.</p>

<p>Three ladies were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and inciting a riot. Two were taken to the hospital treated for minor injuries. </p>

<p>Fortunately, when the ANTM held auditions here in San Francisco earlier this month, there was little fuss and/or muss.</p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>