I wasn't thrilled with the top looks, either. I didn't get Laura's at all.

Yeah, I think if it only makes sense when you explain it, then it doesn't actually make sense. Not that it wasn't pretty on its own.

I was surprised that Josh(?) didn't win, only because the judges seemed so wowed by it.

Viktor is starting to win me over, although I hated his dress.

They'll be in two teams of five next week. I can't see that going well, not this season.

There was not much to distinguish the top 3 from the safe, uh, five I guess?

This is a big problem this season. And the drama queens are not making it interesting, they are distracting!

I was surprised that Kimberly's or Anya's weren't in the top.

Me too. Those were my two favorites.

There's a new show on Cooking Channel called Cooking School Confidential that looks pretty good. It's about different students in Johnson and Wales's program, and it's (refreshingly) documentary style rather than competition or melodrama.

PR: I don't think I've ever seen such an obvious blowout in a team challenge. From the concept to the execution to the video presentation, the winning team was just amazing.

right? the work the panel had to do was who was THE worst and who was THE best.

Yes - that was an amazing contrast. And I am so sick of Joshua. Sick. Of. Him. When they had the section where he talked about missing his family? FFed through it - that's how sick of him I am.

I missed about 2-3 eps of this season, so I am not sick of Josh, but I found his behavior really odious. He is among those who I strongly believe should not have been cast on a reality show. He needs some professional assistance without the stress of a tv show.

Yes - I thought Betsy's analysis of him was both very generous (given his behavior to her) and very astute.