I would argue that Chehon reads as black - or, at least biracial, which in the US generally codes as black (just ask Barack!) I think, actually, his accent helps, though - we accept fanciness in Europeans that we would scorn in Americans. Also, he comes across as kind of doofy - very pretty, technically accomplished, but doofy. Danny was not so warm or outgoing, which helps fuel charges of arrogance.
I like the ruffles.
Kaylee ,'Shindig'
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]
flea - Sep 12, 2012 4:55:10 am PDT #19908 of 23273
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le nubian - Sep 12, 2012 7:54:37 am PDT #19909 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
yeah, but too often in the US light-skinned is better than being dark skinned. and this is within the Black community sometimes.
yes, that he is "foreign" and light skinned helps. Danny didn't have a chance with Mia fucking with him at every turn.
Liese S. - Sep 12, 2012 7:56:09 am PDT #19910 of 23273
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Oh! I just found out that the guy that's directing the film we were a part of on tour knows Eliana! So double incentive to root for her!
Jesse - Sep 12, 2012 8:23:10 am PDT #19911 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Embarrassing (to me or to humanity? unclear): When you type "Chehon sytycd" into Google, two of the top four suggestions are "...gay" and "...ethnicity." And yes, apparently he is probably black/white biracial.
-t - Sep 13, 2012 5:56:13 pm PDT #19912 of 23273
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Dimitry did make a wow look this time, but I really loved Sonjia's pants. Especially for that bit when she was fitting her model and triumphantly crowing "look at her crotch!", but I also just liked the look of them a whole lot.
meara - Sep 13, 2012 7:49:11 pm PDT #19913 of 23273
I'm really loving Eliana, more than expected (ETA: not that I didn't like her, but the past couple episodes I was like "Damn girl!" in a way I hadn't been before). And LOVED seeing her dance with Alex again, though I still like the "Bang Bang" number best (probably of all the numbers this season).
...but I still want "So You Think You Can Dance With Mark", damnit.
Lee - Sep 13, 2012 7:58:36 pm PDT #19914 of 23273
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
This season of Big Brother has been SO AWESOME
le nubian - Sep 13, 2012 9:20:34 pm PDT #19915 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Project Runway.
"Homage to a menstrual cycle"
I nearly lost my mind.
Jesse - Sep 14, 2012 4:20:16 am PDT #19916 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Holy crap Big Brother. I can't believe Danielle.
Dan may be able to take the evil crown from Dr Will, if he can pull this off.
-t - Sep 14, 2012 4:52:31 am PDT #19917 of 23273
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
"Homage to a menstrual cycle"
OMG that was unbelievable!