On my seventh birthday, I wanted a toy fire truck, and I didn't get it, and you were real nice about it, and then the house next door burnt down, and then real firetrucks came, and for years I thought you set the fire for me. And if you did, you can tell me!

Xander ,'Same Time, Same Place'


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]


Amy - Sep 16, 2009 5:27:55 pm PDT #10845 of 23273
Because books.

Eli is hysterical! I hope he picks up his game a little, because is fun to watch.


Frankenbuddha - Sep 16, 2009 5:43:09 pm PDT #10846 of 23273
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

Sounds like Mike I tanked on this, but only at mid-level, dammit.


Jesse - Sep 16, 2009 6:04:55 pm PDT #10847 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I like Kevin more and more, and still can't tell the brothers apart, even when I try. And I'm annoyed that one of them put Mike I in his top group and left out Jen, even though she appeared to not even be in this episode.


Lee - Sep 16, 2009 6:22:45 pm PDT #10848 of 23273
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

OMG Tyra Banks is a crazy person.

She really is


Strix - Sep 16, 2009 6:25:18 pm PDT #10849 of 23273
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger

What did she do? I'm not watching, but nw I am curious.


Frankenbuddha - Sep 16, 2009 6:30:31 pm PDT #10850 of 23273
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

I like Kevin more and more, and still can't tell the brothers apart, even when I try. And I'm annoyed that one of them put Mike I in his top group and left out Jen, even though she appeared to not even be in this episode.

I was especially pissed because that was the brother (he's the other Michael) who was teamed with her last week when they were one of the two winning teams.

Tonight's more proof that you can cook bad and survive, but not if you're clueless you cooked bad. Dude, if you're up for elimination, at least try to figure out why you might be there.

I really wish that's how the judges would open that segment - ask each one why they think they are there. Saves time and bullshit.


meara - Sep 16, 2009 7:25:54 pm PDT #10851 of 23273

Yay the gayboys doing good gay ballroom dancing this year!! WOOT! And going through to Vegas! I'm sure they won't make it through but still.

I'm sad I can't watch ANTM though. Sigh.


Jesse - Sep 17, 2009 2:44:19 am PDT #10852 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

What did she do? I'm not watching, but nw I am curious.

Came out in spandex as "Super Smize!" A super hero for smiling with your eyes. Her people must have spent the off-season making up words, because we had "Tyovers" instead of makeovers this year, too...


le nubian - Sep 17, 2009 4:22:04 am PDT #10853 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

I was especially pissed because that was the brother (he's the other Michael) who was teamed with her last week when they were one of the two winning teams.

Wholeheartedly agree. That was straight out bullshit.


Nora Deirdre - Sep 17, 2009 4:40:35 am PDT #10854 of 23273
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

I was pretty surprised about that, as well. Also, Kevin- but he hadn't JUST worked with him and flattered him excessively at Judges Table.

I was hoping Laurine would get a win- not because I like her particularly, but it would be nice to mix up the wins a little.

Re: Mike V. bitching that someone he considered talented went home when someone else (less talented) is still there: Welcome to Top Chef, dude. Are you new here? Also, Hector effed up cooking a filet of beef. I figure if someone effs up something I can (and have) done successfully at home, they shouldn't be there. Seriously, Hector?