MTV invades local brewhouse bar

Senior Lauren Baker went to Scotty's Brewhouse Thursday night for one reason and one reason alone: "I heard CT and Rachel were going to be (at Scotty's), and I've been dying to meet them." \nScotty's is beginning extended hours during the summer, and Thursday night, the hours of drinking and singing began with a visit from two members of MTV's reality shows "Real World" and "Road Rules." CT from the Paris season of the "Real World" and Rachel from the "Road Rules: Campus Crawl" were present to help kick off the night's festivities. \nThe two reality TV stars were on a tour for Sterling Estates Apartments when their manager contacted the local Sterling Apartments and asked for a recommendation of a local bar where they could appear. Scotty's was suggested, and the tour management arranged the visit with restaurant owner Scott Wise. CT and Rachel were booked to come sign autographs and meet students and residents. \nMany of the people who showed up Thursday were not only there to celebrate the extended hours of Scotty's, but also to see the two MTV stars. \n"Cheap beer and celebrities," were senior Emily Mitchell's reasons for partying at the Brewhouse that night. Mitchell was not alone in her quest for alcohol and famous faces. The attendance at Scotty's was around 250 people, said General Manager Eric Champ. \n"Seventy-five percent to 80 percent are here to see CT and Rachel," Champ said. \nWhen the reality TV stars entered the bar, many of the people were not aware of their presence. But as the night wore on, the crowd shifted from the karaoke stage to the side of the restaurant that housed CT and Rachel. CT was constantly surrounded by a group of women waiting to speak with him, if only for just a moment. Throughout the night, Rachel approached different tables and introducing herself and taking pictures with anyone who asked. \nThough the party was hopping to some, Rachel didn't think it was much. \n"You guys are lucky to be No. 3," Rachel said in reference to IU's status as the No. 3 party school in the nation. \nDespite Rachel and CT's popularity on TV and with some of those in attendance Thursday, others felt being in the public eye was not necessarily a good thing.\nKristen Krueger said she felt if she were in their position, she wouldn't want people coming up to her all the time. \nThe fame, welcome or not, seems to have been worth it, as CT said he didn't have a hard time being himself in front of the camera and does not regret the experience.\n"I got lucky, hit the lottery and someone gave me a free trip to Europe," CT said.\nLater in the evening, Baker could be seen shaking CT's hand and once she turned around, her excitement was apparent not only in her face, but in her shriek as well.\n"I shook his hand, I'm never washing it again ever, like, ever," she said.\n-- Contact city & state editor Mike Malik at mjmalik@indiana.edu.