“The Hills,” Funny or Die style

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Funnyordie.com has posted a laser-precise parody of MTV’s not-really-reality show ‘The Hills.’ The clip, apparently Judd Apatow & Co.’s contribution to the temporary genre of writers strike comedy, features Mila Kunis as Audrina Patridge, engaged in a recreated ‘Hills’ conversation (i.e. where plenty of words are exchanged but no information) with ex-bf Justin (James Franco).

‘You gotta do the uh . . . rice with the fork,’ Justin advises Audrina as they eat Chinese food. But soon they delve into more personal territory, such as just how to categorize their relationship. Justin is, perhaps understandably, wary of commitment.

‘It’s like when you make -- when you put statements . . . you’ll be gone,’ he explains solemnly. ‘Like, I don’t like that.’

The video ends with a sort of PSA message, reminding the public: ‘Without writers . . . there’s only reality.’

--David Sarno