I'm loving Next Iron Chef, and in particular, Alton's towering ego is amusing the crap out of me. He's clearly taking the position that "It goes from God, to the Chairman, to me, to the judges, to you."
I said I'm sorry. I've made mistakes, but fear was never one of them.
Lilah ,'Conviction (1)'
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]
Sean K - Oct 22, 2007 7:24:25 am PDT #2393 of 23273
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
amych - Oct 22, 2007 7:59:58 am PDT #2394 of 23273
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
He's clearly taking the position that "It goes from God, to the Chairman, to me, to the judges, to you."
It is indeed funny as shit. Also funny is the fact that they're playing up the Chairman's role like I haven't seen since the Japanese version -- in normal ICA eps, he pretty much waves his hand over the secret ingredient and yells "Allez cuisine!" and that's it; this brings back much more of the silly chairman drama, while being way, way more serious about the actual cooking. Love it.
victor infante - Oct 22, 2007 8:24:59 am PDT #2395 of 23273
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
I adore Alton, and I think he's having a blast with this one. Seriously, he looks like he's having so much fun, and on this show, he actually gets to have the food!
ETA: It occurred to me and my wife last night that the "Ruhlman/Alton/Mario/Bourdain bar-hopping fest" has probably happened at some point.
Connie Neil - Oct 22, 2007 8:38:39 am PDT #2396 of 23273
brillig
Ruhlman/Alton/Mario/Bourdain
A potential show combo that should make any Food Network exec quiver with anticipation.
brenda m - Oct 22, 2007 8:41:57 am PDT #2397 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
It occurred to me and my wife last night that the "Ruhlman/Alton/Mario/Bourdain bar-hopping fest" has probably happened at some point.
But they film it so we could show it at Christmas? Did they???
I swear, it's like we don't even matter to them.
Connie Neil - Oct 22, 2007 8:43:35 am PDT #2398 of 23273
brillig
I wonder if Bourdain's allowed to appear in shows on the same network as Rachael Ray, or if she's afraid he'll hunt her down.
victor infante - Oct 22, 2007 9:00:49 am PDT #2399 of 23273
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
I wonder if Bourdain's allowed to appear in shows on the same network as Rachael Ray, or if she's afraid he'll hunt her down.
I don't think Bourdain's allowed anywhere near The Food Network anymore except in late-night reruns of "A Cook's Tour." The relationship is acrimonious, to say the least. Also, rumor mill has Mario headed out The Food Network door, too, so I'd say the "Bourdain & Pals Drunken Christmas Special" is probably a lost cause to the Food Network. That being said ... Hellooooo, Bravo!
Connie Neil - Oct 22, 2007 9:45:19 am PDT #2400 of 23273
brillig
Bourdain shows up on The Travel Channel, so he and Mario could do a profane tour of Europe. Add Alton on a motorcycle, and you've got cable gold.
Scrappy - Oct 22, 2007 10:02:08 am PDT #2401 of 23273
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
I'll be in my bunk.
brenda m - Oct 22, 2007 10:27:31 am PDT #2402 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
Poll question on the Survivor page at TWoP:
Sound Off
Going into the finale, whom are you rooting for?
>Earl
>Yau Man
>"Dreamz""
>Cassandra
>Boo
Um. (Not that I mind a flashback to the Best [half-]Season Evah!!1!)