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'The Killer In Me'


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]


lisah - May 13, 2009 7:48:15 am PDT #8997 of 23273
Punishingly Intricate

Sione, on the other hand, YUM.

I know!


beekaytee - May 13, 2009 7:52:10 am PDT #8998 of 23273
Compassionately intolerant

As for Idol, which I watch mostly for my BFF's benefit, I have to agree with this:

God, I hated the way Adam sang that song. Hated the interpretation. But he sure can sing.

I was struck by how he sticks his tongue all the way out and sings around it when he gets into the high register. He's not singing the words, he's just making the sounds.

Plus, and my friend fell over when I said this, Adam needs to adjust his diet. He's got a wicked white coating on that tongue and that's just not healthy.

I sort of wish he hadn't given me the opportunity to make that diagnosis, but there you have it.


beekaytee - May 13, 2009 7:57:04 am PDT #8999 of 23273
Compassionately intolerant

Sione, on the other hand, YUM.
I know!

It's interesting to me how different bodies react to losing so much weight so fast. Some look yummy...Sione and Tara...others look odd. Helen's NOSE stuck out of her head in a most Ikabod way and even Dane (who I loved) looks a bit out of proportion.

I felt so bad for David having to come back after clearly not making much of a change in his life. But once you've signed that contract, you can't opt out, eh? Daniel, seems well on his way and has such a great attitude. Bless him.


Jesse - May 13, 2009 8:20:55 am PDT #9000 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Oh man, my friend totally sold me out on the TAR finale cast party! I forgot about it, until I just saw all the pictures on Facebook.


flea - May 13, 2009 2:49:45 pm PDT #9001 of 23273
information libertarian

Do you think a savvy competitor on American Idol might actually want to come in 2nd or 3rd - get a big fan base, lots of name recognition, but avoid the actual recording contract that might be kind of restrictive? Or are lower-finishers bound by a contract option as well?


tiggy - May 13, 2009 2:52:05 pm PDT #9002 of 23273
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore

every single top 24 contestant is potentially bound by the same 19E contract. they get first dibs on everyone. so this whole "not winning means they'll be less restricted" business is bunk.


Jesse - May 13, 2009 3:43:44 pm PDT #9003 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Christ, McKey is so bad -- both in the ads AND on the runway.


Amy - May 13, 2009 4:21:30 pm PDT #9004 of 23273
Because books.

The going-home trips always make me sniffly. Imagine going away and coming back to your city a few months later to a PARADE. Surreal.


Jesse - May 13, 2009 4:33:22 pm PDT #9005 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Crap, I just realized I bet I won't have room for the ANTM first season marathon on Sunday, because I'm going out of town, and already have a bunch of stuff sitting on the DVR.


msbelle - May 13, 2009 4:34:18 pm PDT #9006 of 23273
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

Jesse, right? awful walk.

I was happy with either on ANTM. STill amazed at how blah Allyson came to panel each week.