The Rise of Charlie Romano: An Intern at Playboy Enterprises, Inc. in New York City.

Playboy Interns: Episode Five. Filming a Got2B Hair Gel commercial with a Playboy Model.

2009-01-11T17:00:00.000-08:00

Check it outtttt! My commercial definitely kicked ass. Not only that, my model was slammin!

Here are some pictures of the model I chose, Florelisa. Witnesses of the Rise of Charlie, you are welcome...

Intern Answers

2009-01-04T08:09:00.000-08:00

So I have been receiving some questions asking about Episode Three of "interns."

Was the band seriously that fucking annoying?
Did you ever see them again?
Have you worked with other musicians, are most of them just as bad?

The band....was seriously....that fucking annoying. They thought they were like the Beatles or something with their demands. I'm a huge fan of talent. Anybody that has any kind of talent has my respect, but they were pretty ridiculous.

I did see them again when I had to work a later event at CollegeFest. They were so awesome and much cooler. The more I thought about it, I couldn't tell if they were breaking my balls or were thankful for me helping them out when they came to the office.

I have worked with other musicians. I've worked with Common, Nick Cannon, DJ Reach from Tao in Vegas. My encounters with them can be found at the bottom of my Super Bowl Party Recaps.

I hope everyone's holidays went well...

My resolution: Keep on living the dream...not dreaming of the life.

Playboy Intern Task: Playboy Model Casting Call

2009-01-02T23:38:00.000-08:00

The fourth episode of "interns" is up.

So far I have...Quick re-cap:

Now, we had to have a Playboy model casting call.

Behold: Episode Four of "interns"

Episode Four - Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

To put it lightly: These girls were fucking crazy! They were fun and I would have a casting call every day if I could, BUT it is also extremely awkward.

I have a heart...sometimes...and when someone is nervous and freaking out, I like to make them feel comfortable. At the same time, I had to be serious to make the casting call a success...

See any models you like? Who would you have picked?

ALL EPISODES CAN BE FOUND ON WWW.PLAYBOYMOBILE.COM AND WWW.MYSPACETV.COM/PLAYBOYINTERNS

Tanning with a Naked Playmate 101

2008-12-31T11:30:00.000-08:00

I have been e-mail bombed asking if I'm a homosexual for not leaping with glee after tanning with a very unclothed Shannon James in front of hundreds of thousands of people.

Intern Challenge: I will supply a hot girl. I challenge you to stand in a giant diaper next to her, while you get hosed down with a nasty ass liquid that smells like toxic garbage. Furthermore, this nasty ass liquid will be leaking in your mouth and will be sprayed up your nose and in your ears.

I'd like to then see how smooth your orange ass is, Casanova.

Best E-mail:

"...Charlie, are you homo or what? i woulda hit it! i'm disappointed in you, bro. i read ur blog like i be doin that shit. i would have talked about it, i woulda been all over that piece..."

Evan: I am not a homo. I've lived 21 long years and heard plenty of "I would've" stories. I appreciate your time and support reading the blog. Believe me when I say I have some good stuff that won't disappoint coming up. BUT, let's face it, you wouldn't have done shit. You would've been like a deer in headlights and shriveled up like you were in cold water.

Remember, the series and extra footage can also be found on www.playboymobile.com

Playboy Intern Series: Rock the Rabbit.

2008-12-30T23:25:00.000-08:00

Episode Three of the best reality series in the universe is up. You have three free minutes, so watch it! I apologize for not being half naked with a Playmate in this episode. I'll work on that...

This time around, we had to get a band to perform a live concert in our New York Office. Ridiculous. Could they have been more of a pain in the ass?

Why can't everyone be like Shannon James?

Episode Three - Rock the Rabbit

Playboy Intern Dream Come True: I Tanned with a Naked Playmate.

2008-12-29T23:16:00.000-08:00

Behold: Episode Two of "Interns."

Hell yeah, I tanned with a naked Shannon James, who you elected as the first winner of Playmates vs. Cyber Girls.

Episode Two - Work and Play with Miss May

You may hate me after reading this. The purpose is not to make you jealous, just to live vicariously through me.

Playboy Interns: Playboy's first ever mobile-based reality series.

2008-12-16T09:55:00.000-08:00

Episode One of “interns” is live. The episodes are short, so even if you’re in a rush you can catch them. They are made for mobile content, but are also being featured online.

For more information, text “interns” to PLBOY (75269). You won’t get charged extra or anything like that…scouts honor.

Our mission: To assist with recruiting Playboy’s 100th Cybergirl.

Episode One

I can handle someone who can’t keep up, but shit. Nothing fucking pisses me off more than people that aren’t even trying. Not only that, I’m used to running the show alone. What the hell do I need two new interns for anyway? I’m the best, damn it!

Intern Inbox: A look inside the inbox of a Playboy Intern.

2008-12-15T20:26:00.000-08:00

I love Playboy Campus Reps. I mean it. Take one of my newest for example…

Hey Charlie! I hope you have a great Thanksgiving… The security at the event was giving me a lot of crap for not having a vendors license even though I wasn't selling anything, so they told me I couldn't set up inside unless I wanted to pay $600...so, I did things on my own and set up in the parking garage in back of my benz (I had a table but there was no where to put it in the parking
garage) where everyone was walking in and out of for about 2 hours until security told me to leave. So, then I went to this bar where there was an after party…

Now that’s dedication…

The Secret is Out! Playboy Interns Mobile Reality Series

2008-12-08T21:31:00.000-08:00

The reason for my disappearance can now be explained without you thinking I'm some lazy bastard. Instead, you can be jealous of how awesome my job is. I am one of three interns in Playboy's newest reality series, "Interns."

"Interns" is Playboy's first ever mobile-based reality series that follows around three interns and shows what it's like behind the scenes to work at Playboy.

Being the lone "super-intern" for nearly a year, it was pretty annoying having to share a task with two of these people.

The series is funny and pretty awesome and if you have 3 minutes free, I highly suggest keeping up with it.

The Trailer:

interns trailer

My Bio Page:

Charlie - Intern

Click here to check out more clips on Myspace TV.

Intern Inbox: An actual e-mail received by a Playboy Intern.

2008-11-11T08:09:00.001-08:00

Being the point-man for hundreds of college representatives, you can only imagine what kind of pictures are in my inbox post-Halloween. Some will make your pupils dilate, others will scar your memory.

Behold:

Intern's Pick: November Issue

2008-11-05T11:13:00.001-08:00

There are few things that I become infatuated with and refuse to let go of them. Daniel Craig reinventing James Bond is one. Lately, MMA is the other. In a move executed by the Playboy Gods, both are in Playboy's November issue.

The UFC has been all over Playboy lately. Start with a piece on Chuck Liddell last November (2007). Almost a year after that, an interview with UFC President Dana White in September 2008. Now, we have Rachelle Leah being featured in the magazine. It just makes me want to re-model my pupils out of content from this issue. Honestly, I am a little worried that having this issue so jam-packed is going to leave December a little dry. We'll find out...

Who is Rachelle Leah?

That's Who!

I was concerned about motivation in my last post, looks like this should hold me off for quite a bit. I'm also dying to see Quantum of Solace. This month they have almost every Bond Girl nude and some other really good editorial pieces.

Let me know if you are interested in taking a look at this month's issue and I can probably hook you up with a dropcard to get a sneak peak for yourself.

WHERE THE FUCK HAVE I BEEN?

2008-11-01T10:57:00.000-07:00

That's a great question. The truth is that I've been busy as hell, but times have changed. I used to play volleyball for St. John's University, which is crazy time consuming and I actually left the team. Just as I said I was debating in my last post, I ended up signing up for MMA classes.

Intern life has been pretty sweet. It might seem complicated, but I've been given less tasks and an increased amount of responsibility. Things got a bit shaky in the office with the economy taking a nose-dive, but I'm very optimistic with the direction that our department is heading. As reported, there have been a lot of lay-offs within the company, but I truthfully feel like not too much has changed. There has been a lot of attention with drama in the mansion. Although that shouldn't be a problem, it does seem to take some away from the lifestyle/American Dream that Playboy represents.

As I'm getting more involved with the Campus Representatives, I am definitely seeing a whole new caliber of potential for Playboy's on-campus program. Granted, you will always have people who just want a ton of things for themselves and always request to visit the mansion for "educational purposes", but we made a ton of cuts and we are building an army of super marketers.

My latest words of wisdom: One of the hardest things about working, going to school and being involved in activities is trying to remain equally motivated in all of them. I definitely have to work on that.

An Intern's Pick: Playboy's September Issue.

2008-09-03T07:12:00.000-07:00

I just finished doing a freakin awesome project for Playboy. I have to keep it somewhat confidential until the premiere, but I promise it is awesome. It is definitely something interesting and entertaining and non-nude content, but pretty damn close (actually, I might be lying...I think there is nude content). So that is the reason for my recent absence...I know I've done that a couple times, but I'm getting better.

Not going to lie. Sometimes when you are constantly around issues of Playboy, you kind of forget and don't realize how much content is around you that can keep you busy. Every month I flip through the new issue to be able to understand and grasp how things were organized in the issue. Having hundreds and hundreds of different issues in front of me makes it difficult for me to grab one that particularly grabs my attention.

The September Issue: Cover model: Anna Faris. She gets naked in the pictorial, but you cannot see it because she is covered by sheets. It is still hot as hell. She is being featured in the magazine because the movie "House Bunny" was just released. The movie looks pretty funny and Anna definitely has gotten way hotter (and bustier) than her Scary Movie days.

The Old Anna Faris

The New Anna Faris

My favorite thing about the September Issue: The interview with Dana White is bad ass. Just reading the interview alone got me hooked on the UFC. So much that I have started watching it and his reality show "The Ultimate Fighter". I am even shopping around to possibly take Mixed Martial Arts Classes. I'll let you know how that goes...

Intern Inbox: The GREATEST e-mail that I have ever received at Playboy.

2008-08-13T13:09:00.000-07:00

Ladies and Gentlemen,

No need for an explanation. Please just read on...

Hey bud,
David (Sides) came over after he had lunch with you, I didn't get his text that he was here until I woke up at 1.
I went to The Box last night and it was the craziest thing I have ever seen. A girl queefed as conducted by a midget, and an R Kelly impersonator pissed into some girls pussy and she squirted it back out. I was there til 5 this morning just in shock and awe, I'll have to tell you all about it.
Also, I'm booked to go to Vegas later this month for labor day weekend... I know you were planning on September...

This e-mail was received from one of our On-Campus Representatives.

Thanks Willem, I did not eat lunch today.

Lunch Break with a Playboy Intern: I hate tourists.

2008-08-07T19:57:00.000-07:00

Behold: The Devil's Lair Ambercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch is a clothing brand that sells American attire. The flagship store of Abercrombie & Fitch is right next to our office. Therefore, when tourists come here to New York (every day), that place gets ridiculously packed. What the hell kind of name is Ambercrombie & Fitch anyway? The above image is of the crowd at the store on a stormy day.

When I go to lunch everyday, I have to walk through this obstacle course/gauntlet and it drives me crazy. People just stand there and look at the store and do not move. They are not in line. They are not busy. They are rude and push their way to get from point A to point B. When everyone is walking on one side of the sidewalk, they walk to opposite direction just to try to be a pain in the ass (successful). They are annoying and I swear: before my last day at Playboy, I will punch a tourist in their face. It will hurt them...a lot.

I will aim for their jaw. This way, when I say "excuse me", they can't look at me like they don't know English and then talk to other people in English. I am offering the keys to my house to anyone who can walk back and forth from that place three times in one day without wanting to give a nice backhand to someone.

Salt on the wound: The place smells like someone drank a bottle of cologne and pissed all over the place.

Damn you, Abercrombie & Fitch. I never liked flip flops, anyway.

Playboy Intern Tasks: Organizing Events for the Big 10

2008-08-07T04:00:00.000-07:00

Since 1977, Playboy has been featuring a "Girls Of..." pictorial once each year. This feature has highlighted models from specific sports conferences or party schools. This year, Playboy will be featuring The Girls of the Big 10.Playboy's "Girls Of..." pictorial has actually started with the Girls of the Big 10 when the feature first began. Here we are, 31 years later: same conference...less bush.

From Girls of the Big 10 in the 80s

The College Marketing Department will be traveling to three colleges from the Big 10. I will be assisting the remaining eight campuses in also having successful events.

Week 2: Playboy Playmates vs. Playboy Cybergirls.

2008-08-06T12:56:00.000-07:00

Tale of the Tape

Name: Monica Leigh

Age: 26

Measurements: 36C -24 -36

Height: 5'6"

Where you've seen her:

Cyber Girl

Miss March 2006

VS.

Name: Aubrie Lemon

Age: 29

Measurements: 36C-25 - 35

Height: 5'9"

Where you've seen her:

Deal or No Deal

Playboy

Week 1 Results: Playmates vs. Cyber Girls.

2008-08-06T12:40:00.000-07:00

As of Wednesday, August 6th, 2008...

The people have spoken:

56% of you would rather "play" with Shannon James

44% of you would rather "play" with Megan Hauserman

TGIF: Lunch Break with the Playboy Intern.

2008-08-01T12:37:00.000-07:00

It's Friday. I feel lazy. I feel tired. Every minute feels like an hour. There is almost nobody here at the office. Today I am working on finding places to market the upcoming September issue and I am also brainstorming for our Big 10 Events. In Playboy's October issue, "the Girls of the Big 10" will be featured.

It's a slower day and the weather is crappy as hell. I took lunch around 2:00 and saw this ridiculously good looking girl. (I'm an ass guy, so if I saw ridiculously good looking, it usually means that all I saw was her ass). She was like 5'7" and had on the biggest sunglasses (and something[s] else) I've ever seen. I gave her a smile like I meant it and she took off her sunglasses and smiled back. I am no pedaphile, but Fuck! The shape-shifter went from being a smoking hot girl to a fifteen your old. Since when do fifteen year olds grow to be 5'7" with full C cups?

I blame (and kinda thank) Miley Cyrus, damn it!

Stop looking at fifteen year olds!...

Perv!

...I am never having a daughter.

Week 1: Playmates vs Cyber Girls.

2008-07-30T12:00:00.001-07:00

Let me break something down first and foremost. The Playboy Model Pyramid works like this:

Playmates
Cyber Girls
Special Edition Models

One thing that I have noticed from working some of our events and from conversing with people in general is that sometimes a Cyber Girl or Special Edition model may be known better than the actual Playmate. Playmates are considered the cream of the crop, while Cyber Girls may look just as good, they may not be as photogenic.

Tale of the Tape

Name: Shannon James

Age: 21

Measurements: 34C - 24 - 34

Height: 5'8"

Where you've seen her:

Playboy's March 2005 Issue

Hooters

College Slogans

Your dreams.

VS.

Name: Megan Hauserman

Age: 26

Measurements: 34D-24-36

Height: 5'10"

Where you've seen her:

Beauty and the Geek

Rock of Love 2

I Love Money

Playboy

Strike a Pose: Playboy Intern Becomes Model on TV for a Morning.

2008-07-28T15:17:00.000-07:00

As some of you may have caught on...working for Playboy leads you towards some of the most random side-jobs and side-tasks ever. Luckily, this one was sa-weet!

How it happened: Joseph DeAcetis is the head honcho (Fashion Director) when it comes to fashion at Playboy Enterprises, Inc. In our August Issue, Joseph composed a piece about modern day Cowboy Fashion as a tribute to the top American Bull-riders (Cannot imagine how to spell their names for the life of me). Jessica from the Public Relations Department was asked to gather some models to showcase Mr. DeAcetis' picks for a modern cowboy wardrobe and one of the models chosen was me!

Where was it?: It was in New York City at the studio for the CW11, which is one of the more popular channels on basic TV here in New York. The segment was filmed live for the CW11 Morning News Show and was broadcasted to milli0ns of people throughout New York.

"Insert West Side Story Line here, haha"

What was it like?: Not what you would think, I'll tell you that much. Call time was 6:30a.m. So, you can imagine how tired I was. After hanging out in the greenroom and changing into the outfits we would be showcasing, they gave us a brief walk-through of what we would be doing. One thing stuck in my head from the overview..."Look Straight". I started to get nervous when I realized the pants were slowly sliding down and did not want to mess up the segment. When it was my turn to go down the runway, a couple of the camera guys are waving at me to look at their camera, but I try to look straight and get confused.

What did I wear?: Jacket and shirt by Paul Stuart. Jeans by AG. Boots by Donald Pliner

Check out the official video of the segment here

A Day at the Office: The Intern has been "had".

2008-07-23T12:38:00.000-07:00

"Gotcha!" The infamous words that we say to somebody before letting them bite the dust.

About a week ago, I was on my way to lunch and I saw Rocky walking the opposite direction. Rocky is not an italian boxer from New York. He is a highly respected writer for Playboy and works upstairs with editorial (duh!). Primarily, Rocky works alongside Chris Napolitano. Rocky came to Spring Break with us last year and it definitely wouldn't have been half as memorable as it was without him.

Anyway, I'm on my way to lunch checking out all of the girls in their summer dresses that are see-through in the sunlight. I notice a few picking wedgies and a few squeezing their tig bass itties ( o )( o )together.

While caught in a trance from a hottie pulling up her dress, I see Rocky in the corner of my eye for about 2 seconds.

I turn to say "what's up" to him, only to get the infamous hand sign. The hand sign that looks like "A-Okay"...the hand sign that screams "Gotcha!"...the hand sign that leaves you right in the dust.

I make my way back to the office and see to it that I send Rocky a very important e-mail containing the below image.

Within minutes...I go back to the e-mail to save it and somehow Rocky had replaced it with an image of his own.
Congrats, Rocky! You got me....for now. Too bad that cool hat you're wearing used to sit in my cube and I know that it was designed for females.

...Smooth...

Soon enough, I will have the perfect counter to take care of business. I've been trying to come up with a master plan to get Rocky in the best way possible.

Send me some suggestions on clever ways for me to get him back!

Ask Charlie Test Video: Advice from a Playboy Intern.

2008-07-22T17:59:00.001-07:00

As mentioned in my last post, I will be featured as somewhat of an adviser for PlayboyU and have finally put together a test video. Keep in mind that this is a rough draft of a rough draft; therefore, it is nowhere close to being the finished product.

My verdict:

Sick ass intro.
Shitty and boring when I speak.
Background looks to ghetto.

I have received some great pointers from Chris Duncan. Let me know what you think...

Rise of Charlie will be on PlayboyU.com: Ask Charlie...

2008-07-17T18:22:00.000-07:00

What's up everybody?,

Soooo...
Some pretty cool news:I will be featured on as somewhat of an advisor. The whole concept is for people to let me know any problems or hard choices that they are facing and I will either help them out by making their decision easier.

Here is a sneak peak of the feature graphic:

It will be a video feature with an intro performed by Lil' Wayne.

The song will be Weezy's remix (link to hear it)of the old Beatle's hit "Help".

One thing that I am worried about it how much of a dick I can come across as by being honest.

Let's see if the PlayboyU community can handle it...

Why So Serious??? The Dark Knight & The Mail Room Guys at Playboy are the Shit!

2008-07-17T08:43:00.000-07:00

What's going on, everybody?

Over the past few months, the mail room guys here have had me drooling over The Dark Knight.

We have seen about 20 minutes worth of footage from the movie and it looks awesome.

Alberto from the mailroom and I have been plotting to see the very first showing here in New York, but we're hesitant because lines at the movies in New York resemble lines at College Fest.

Line at CollegeFest 2007:

Since Alberto seems to be backing out, I'm thinking of going solo at like 6a.m. The reviews of this movie were amazing and are supposed to be Earth shaking as Heath's final bow.

I'll let you know if I grew the balls to go or not and how the movie is.