Ditch your friend, and shack up with someone of the opposite sex who has Hollywood contacts (contacts with real celebs aren't important, just anyone who was ever at one time on a reality show.) Say that you've been dating and are trying to work things out (it doesn't matter if you actually know each other or not - people who barely knew each other have done very well on this show.) DO NOT tell them you're from the Midwest - say you live in Santa Monica, work at Barfly, and spend your spare time surfing. Your video doesn't need to be anything special - as long as you have the contacts, you needn't be attractive, charismatic, or at all interesting. In fact, at this point the video is merely a formality; your partner will already have been assured a place on the show while having drinks with the casting dept. on Sunset. Follow these guidelines, and we'll see you on TV!