Angel: I appreciate you guys looking out for Connor all summer. It's just—he's confused. He needs time. That's all. Fred: Right. Time, and some corporal punishment with a large heavy mallet. Not that I'm bitter.

'Just Rewards (2)'


Non-Fiction TV: I Reject Your Reality and Substitute My Own

This thread is for non-fiction TV, including but not limited to reality television (So You Think You Can Dance, Top Chef: Masters, Project Runway), documentaries (The History Channel, The Discovery Channel), and sundry (Expedition Africa, Mythbusters), et al. [NAFDA]


le nubian - Aug 13, 2009 11:11:45 am PDT #10295 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

I caught these snippets from Bourdain, and I am in a fit of giggles over here:

PAULA DEEN: I’m reluctant to bash what seems to be a nice old lady. Even if her supporting cast is beginning to look like the Hills Have Eyes--and her food a True Buffet of Horrors. A recent Hawaii show was indistinguishable from an early John Waters film. And the food on a par with the last scene of Pink Flamingos. But I’d like to see her mad. Like her look-alike, Divine in the classic, “Female Trouble.“ Paula Deen on a Baltimore Killing Spree would be something to see. Let her get Rachael in a headlock--and it’s all over.

and, of course:

SANDRA LEE: Pure evil. This frightening Hell Spawn of Kathie Lee and Betty Crocker seems on a mission to kill her fans, one meal at a time. She Must Be Stopped. Her death-dealing can-opening ways will cut a swath of destruction through the world if not contained. I would likely be arrested if I suggested on television that any children watching should promptly go to a wooded area with a gun and harm themselves. What’s the difference between that and Sandra suggesting we fill our mouths with Ritz Crackers, jam a can of Cheez Wiz in after and press hard? None that I can see. This is simply irresponsible programming. Its only possible use might be as a psychological warfare strategy against the resurgent Taliban--or dangerous insurgent groups. A large-racked blonde repeatedly urging Afghans and angry Iraqis to stuff themseles with fatty, processed American foods might be just the weapon we need to win the war on terror.

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Liese S. - Aug 13, 2009 12:37:44 pm PDT #10296 of 23273
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."

TC:M - You know, Chiarello didn't strike me that badly during the interviewing section. I think it was reasonable to want to see their skills and for them to know who he was. I think those factors would figure in to how they worked together.

The fridge thing I'm not too sure about. I think I needed more detail about that.


Kathy A - Aug 13, 2009 12:44:20 pm PDT #10297 of 23273
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil

I liked it when Anita got Jamie for her first interviewee and immediately asked her, "Who should I get?" Might as well get the insight of someone you know and who knows more of the personnel than you do.


Lee - Aug 13, 2009 1:54:45 pm PDT #10298 of 23273
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

Big Brother people: Do you think Jeff's going to be smart enough to put Jessie and Natalie up for eviction tonight?


brenda m - Aug 13, 2009 1:57:31 pm PDT #10299 of 23273
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

No. I think he will come up with some oh-so-clever reason why to wait and do it next week and then something will shake up the house dynamic and somehow it will never come to fruition and more than likely will turn around and bite him or Jordan in the ass anyway. I don't know how that could happen, but it's what I've learned to expect.

But, he did bring it up so at least he's thinking along those lines. One can always hope!


Lee - Aug 13, 2009 2:00:06 pm PDT #10300 of 23273
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

Isn't this the last week he has the power?

I don't think he will do it either, because he won't want to piss off Chima.

eta: I'm just hoping he won't be stupid enough to put either Natalie or Jessie up against Russell or Lydia.


brenda m - Aug 13, 2009 2:03:31 pm PDT #10301 of 23273
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

I thought he had two weeks to use it, but I could be wrong.


Lee - Aug 13, 2009 2:04:54 pm PDT #10302 of 23273
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

I could be the one who is wrong, but I thought it was two evictions, and he didn't use it last week.


Jesse - Aug 13, 2009 3:41:42 pm PDT #10303 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Tonight was the last chance to use it. And YAYAYAY!! I'm super glad he put up two partners -- it's the only way to make sure one of them will go! This is why the pawn always gets evicted!! NO PAWN!!


brenda m - Aug 13, 2009 6:19:55 pm PDT #10304 of 23273
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Oooh, did he do it? Tivo didn't pick it up for some reason.