Very convincing. Makes me completely want to put myself under government control. Please take me to where you can make me unconscious and naked.

Riley ,'Help'


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 17, 2009 5:56:17 am PDT #10856 of 23273
Because books.

Sad that the one person who knew how to use it was Mike I.

SO SAD. Blech.

Brian (Bryan?) looks so surprised every time he wins. And I think he knows it's pissing his brother off. I'm just worried that Michael's competition with BRIAN is going to affect how he competes overall.


Kristen - Sep 17, 2009 6:50:50 am PDT #10857 of 23273

I can't believe how many people chose fish last night. When I think ranch cooking, I certainly don't think fish.

I'm more perplexed by the Season of Ceviche. I said to Allyson last night, "This is Top Chef, not Top Ceviche!"

I'm waiting for the judges table where the bottom three ALL make ceviche.


Kathy A - Sep 17, 2009 7:02:48 am PDT #10858 of 23273
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil

I'd never even heard of ceviche until the past year or so. And I totally agree that fish on a desert cookout was not the best idea in the world.

SYTYCD: this round of auditions did not impress me at all. I did like the gay ballroom dancers (very impressive), and it'll be interesting to see how far the deaf dancer can go in Vegas, but other than that, no one really stood out except as The Ones To Be Mocked.

Oh, and the b-boy at the end; he was good, too. I've been wondering where all the hiphoppers were at this season!


megan walker - Sep 17, 2009 7:10:13 am PDT #10859 of 23273
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

I'm more perplexed by the Season of Ceviche.

Well, that's certainly part of it.

I'd never even heard of ceviche until the past year or so.

But do you know how to pronounce it?


le nubian - Sep 17, 2009 7:10:45 am PDT #10860 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

Don't you think they chose fish because it would cook faster? I wouldn't want to cook a steak over a campfire. I'd rather eat all vegetables first.

SYTYCD: I think the Deaf woman has skill, but not skilled enough to compete on SYTYCD. The show has EXCELLENT dancers. Homegirl ain't gonna make it and shouldn't.


megan walker - Sep 17, 2009 7:24:17 am PDT #10861 of 23273
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

SYTYCD: I think the Deaf woman has skill, but not skilled enough to compete on SYTYCD. The show has EXCELLENT dancers. Homegirl ain't gonna make it and shouldn't.

I'm pretty sure she won't make it past Vegas. I don't think she would have been put through if she hadn't been deaf, but giving her the chance makes them look good.


Jesse - Sep 17, 2009 7:24:28 am PDT #10862 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I said to Allyson last night, "This is Top Chef, not Top Ceviche!"

Seriously.

And I was going to say, didn't they have an outdoor ceviche problem earlier, but I guess that was Masters.


Kristen - Sep 17, 2009 7:33:21 am PDT #10863 of 23273

I just did a tally. Last night's episode featured a record breaking (okay, I'm assuming it's record breaking) SIX ceviches. (4 in the QF and 2 in the EC.)

That brings our season ceviche total to 11. And we're only on the fifth episode.

ETA:

I'd never even heard of ceviche until the past year or so.

I first remember hearing about it in Season 1 when Harold made a ceviche with spicy popcorn or something.


megan walker - Sep 17, 2009 7:39:46 am PDT #10864 of 23273
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

Don't forget, Mattin did a trio of ceviche(s?).

I am happy to note that there seem to be fewer duos and trios of things this season.


brenda m - Sep 17, 2009 7:42:18 am PDT #10865 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

Maybe after last night they'll all get superstitious about ceviches. Maybe.

I am happy to note that there seem to be fewer duos and trios of things this season.

God, seriously.