Sounds like I should be glad I missed it. Although, like car crashes I might just have to find a few minutes of it to rubberneck and cringe at.
Let him do his thing, and then you get him out. No messing with him for laughs.
Mal ,'Ariel'
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]
SailAweigh - Jan 05, 2009 10:42:18 am PST #7599 of 23273
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Kathy A - Jan 05, 2009 10:45:19 am PST #7600 of 23273
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
I dvr'd it and watched on fast forward through everything but most of the dances. I'd say 80% of the routines were weak-ass stuff that didn't deserve an international viewing, 15% of the remainder got lower scores than they should have, and only 5% were any good and viewed as such.
The best routines (IMO) were the South African and Chinese groups, the Argentine duet, and the Indian soloist. The Australian group had no energy and didn't dance as a group, and the Aussie soloist was a passable tapper with a horrendous costume.
So, I'm not watching it again. I'll just wait for So You Think You Can Dance? to come back--the dancing was much better on that show.
le nubian - Jan 05, 2009 2:41:42 pm PST #7601 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
The show is absolutely terrible. It defines suck. I couldn't believe how bad everything is: the host(s), the dancing - except for 2 pairs IMO, the camera angles, the production values.
This is literally the worst dance show I have ever watched.
And yet, I will watch all the episodes.
sumi - Jan 05, 2009 6:50:54 pm PST #7602 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!
Hee. You guys are sad, obsessed dance show fans.
I have managed to not watch the first episode of the Bachelor and will therefore not be sucked in.
I'm sure of it.
I am v. cultural and high-minded and have been doodling in my sketchbook and watching The Story of India.
Until, my computer drew me in to check on my BSG dvds progress to me and look at pictures of IRWS at this weekend's dog shows.
Liese S. - Jan 05, 2009 7:14:57 pm PST #7603 of 23273
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Hee. I watched the last part of the Superstars premiere and was mildly disappointed. I missed tonight's ep.
I will likely watch the Food Network one, and I am excited to hear about the jockey show.
Oh, and I'm trying to decide about Idol.
sumi - Jan 05, 2009 7:44:32 pm PST #7604 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!
Whether or not I watch Chopped! depends on when it airs. (Can't recall.)
But I'm sure it will repeat on the weekend, right?
I'm definitely watching the Jockey one.
victor infante - Jan 06, 2009 2:42:00 am PST #7605 of 23273
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
Anyone planning to watch the Food Network's attempt at Top Chef?
As my wife's secret gay TV boyfriend is hosting, it'll inevitably be given a shot. Also, there's a woman from Worcester competing on it, whom my paper's food critic quite likes. So that's something.
Amy - Jan 06, 2009 2:54:50 am PST #7606 of 23273
Because books.
Anyone planning to watch the Food Network's attempt at Top Chef?
Oh, I'm sure I'll watch it. If nothing else it'll ease the jones between episodes of Top Chef.
Jessica - Jan 06, 2009 3:28:20 am PST #7607 of 23273
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
depends on when it airs.
I'm so DVR-addled that I actually have no idea when it's on! I just emailed my Tivo to get a season pass and assume it will repeat often enough to work out.
lisah - Jan 06, 2009 5:40:05 am PST #7608 of 23273
Punishingly Intricate
Whether or not I watch Chopped! depends on when it airs.
Oh! I meant to find it to record last night and forgot. I need to set that up.
I'm just excited that Biggest Loser is starting again tonight. That's how much of a big loser I am. I think it's my lamest show! Of course I can only watch it recorded and I can do all 2 hours (!WHY!?) in about 40 minutes (while eating a big bowl of pasta with a piece of cake on top while drinking a beer, preferably).