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'Beneath You'


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]


Theodosia - Dec 13, 2014 12:28:27 pm PST #22299 of 23273
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

That was indeed a finish mat surprise by Phil. The Scientists totally earned a second chance by gutting it through what had to be totally grueling exhaustion and near heat-stroke.

They all have a really long plane ride to recover at least. I'm really looking forward to the finale, because all teams do have a real shot, and will have earned it, even the Wrestlers who can be very obnoxious, but at least they're entertaining while doing it.


Jesse - Dec 13, 2014 1:12:22 pm PST #22300 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

They all have a really long plane ride to recover at least.

Yeah, I was wondering if the producers weren't that concerned about heat stroke, muscle fatigue, etc., since it will take so long to get to LA between flight schedules and the actual flight. Because everyone who did that task was hurting. "Borrowing" the dollies was a stroke of genius, though!


SuziQ - Dec 13, 2014 7:26:56 pm PST #22301 of 23273
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame

I am glad they gave her a chance to recover a bit before hitting her with "you're still racing". Does make me wonder if they will be bunched up on the flight to LA.


Theodosia - Dec 14, 2014 5:00:28 am PST #22302 of 23273
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

I suppose it all depends on how close the teams were to the mat, which you can't really tell from the editing. But the producers do love their bunch points....


brenda m - Dec 14, 2014 6:57:17 am PST #22303 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

I don't think they'll risk another Japan situation on a finale. I expect a bunch up.


Jessica - Dec 15, 2014 3:34:35 pm PST #22304 of 23273
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Woah, that leg!! That half a leg, I should say. I get the feeling the producers are nostalgic for that season where they made the contestants wrestle alligators and then swim under an iceberg and maybe drive to North Korea. "You guys remember that year we almost killed a bunch of people? Now THAT was good TV!"


Morgana - Dec 17, 2014 6:55:48 pm PST #22305 of 23273
"I make mistakes, but I am on the side of Good," the Golux said, "by accident and happenchance.” – The 13 Clocks, James Thurber

Did everyone else know The Sing-Off was going to be on tonight? I don't remember seeing any advertising at all for it. I picked it up halfway through, so I'll have to look for it On Demand.


SuziQ - Dec 17, 2014 9:32:42 pm PST #22306 of 23273
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame

NO!! I hope it is available on Demand or Hulu or something.


Morgana - Dec 17, 2014 10:41:14 pm PST #22307 of 23273
"I make mistakes, but I am on the side of Good," the Golux said, "by accident and happenchance.” – The 13 Clocks, James Thurber

Yep. And it was a one-night only kind of event. Which is really disappointing. I think they started out with 6 groups and over the 2 hours worked their way down to the winners. The only change in judges this time was that Ben wasn't there; Patrick Stump filled in for him.

Pentatonix showed up, and were awesome as always. Last year's winners were there too, and scarf guy has switched to a tie.


Jesse - Dec 18, 2014 4:28:41 am PST #22308 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Aw, man!