I tend to think of the makeup as the equivalent of the mannequins -- here's something to look at, and if you can meet us in the middle, we'll call it good.
Well, look who just popped open a fresh can of venom.
Xander ,'Empty Places'
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]
Jesse - Jun 06, 2009 1:53:42 pm PDT #9298 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
sj - Jun 06, 2009 2:25:37 pm PDT #9299 of 23273
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I hate the glossy lipstick Carmindy puts on everyone.
kat perez - Jun 06, 2009 8:58:41 pm PDT #9300 of 23273
"We have trust issues." Mylar
I think they have to put a lot of make up on you when you are on TV. I doubt that's what Carmindy would do if you just went to her for an everyday consultation.
The only reason that I wouldn't want to go to Nick is that, like most hairdressers and Mia Michaels, he's a cutter. Although, I am always impressed that Nick can get down with black hair as well as he does. I don't know that they've ever had an african american woman on the show without a relaxer who wore her hair straight, but I would love to see what he'd do with that.
lisah - Jun 08, 2009 6:16:04 am PDT #9301 of 23273
Punishingly Intricate
I just feel like Carmindy always has something really specific and positive to say.
I know! I love that. I loved the derby girl they did this week. Such a great attitude!
Jessica - Jun 08, 2009 6:19:23 am PDT #9302 of 23273
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Anyone else watching NFNS? It definitely seems like the casting is improved from last season (in both the level of cooking ability and the personalities).
My one big giant complaint is that all the male competitors either own or work in restaurants vs NONE of the female competitors (there's 1 personal chef, 1 restaurant consultant & the rest are housewives). GenderFAIL, Food Network!
Amy - Jun 08, 2009 6:20:50 am PDT #9303 of 23273
Because books.
I watched it, Jessica. I noticed that, too.
The dietician contestant is from my parents' hometown, as well. I didn't love her, though.
Jessica - Jun 08, 2009 6:24:11 am PDT #9304 of 23273
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
The dietician contestant is from my parents' hometown, as well. I didn't love her, though.
I always find it hard to root for people who think that "This will REALLY make you poop!" is a selling point for their food. (Looking at you too, Andrea from Top Chef S1)
Amy - Jun 08, 2009 6:25:34 am PDT #9305 of 23273
Because books.
That's EXACTLY what I said. I do not care to think about "digestive motility" at any time, thank you, but least when I'm EATING. Ugh.
Vortex - Jun 08, 2009 6:46:04 am PDT #9306 of 23273
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Anyone else watching NFNS?
I do not allow Bobby Flay on my TV. A friend said that i should try out (I actually would make a good cooking show host, I think), but I would not be able to hide my disdain for Flay.
brenda m - Jun 08, 2009 7:20:47 am PDT #9307 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
Even from a nutritional standpoint, there's so much else she could have said. Here, I'll do it for you:
"It's a very colorful salad, a variety of nutrients is important for health, one of the shortcuts to making sure you're getting that variety is vegetables from different color families, so if your salad looks like an artist's palatte, you're on the right track."
Boom. 10 seconds, some new information imparted, easy to remember and understand, establishes her authority/relvance of her background as a dietician, and a little bit fun. Perfect Food Network fodder. This is Not That Hard.