They're doing it backwards; walking up the down slide.

River ,'Ariel'


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]


victor infante - May 07, 2008 6:29:55 pm PDT #4739 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 think they sent the right person home, since she was ridiculous in her avoidance of responsibility, but I was seriously hating everyone on that team tonight.

Word. Saying "I'm not in charge" may well be the surest ticket to getting kicked off the show.

That team was trouble to begin with -- all the "Does Not Play Well With Others" was in one place. But Nikki started off well, and everybody seemed happy to follow her lead. Then, when she threw that aside, no one stepped into the vacuum, causing trouble to spiral, and that space got filled with personality disorders on parade.


victor infante - May 07, 2008 6:31:28 pm PDT #4740 of 23273
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.

ETA, not to be confused with any OTHER Andrew and Spike who might have been discussed on this board at some point.

If Spike makes a blooming onion next challenge, I'll quit from self-defense.


Frankenbuddha - May 07, 2008 6:35:37 pm PDT #4741 of 23273
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

That team was trouble to begin with -- all the "Does Not Play Well With Others" was in one place. But Nikki started off well, and everybody seemed happy to follow her lead. Then, when she threw that aside, no one stepped into the vacuum, causing trouble to spiral, and that space got filled with personality disorders on parade.

Wrod. Can you imagine if it had been Andrew on this team and Nikki on the other (since Richard took charge). I do give Lisa props because I think she realized taking on the cake would at least get her off on her own for the duration, even if it was ginormous challenge, and it being the groom's cake instead of the bride's wouldn't have been quite as big a problem if something went wrong.


Frankenbuddha - May 07, 2008 6:36:31 pm PDT #4742 of 23273
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

If Spike makes a blooming onion next challenge, I'll quit from self-defense.

What about buffalo wings? Or Wheatabix?


quester - May 07, 2008 6:39:52 pm PDT #4743 of 23273
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.

Well, I was mostly watching Rent on FX, so I will have to catch this on the rerun.


Amy - May 07, 2008 6:41:24 pm PDT #4744 of 23273
Because books.

I think they sent the right person home. I'm giving Dale the benefit of the doubt for his hissy fit, because they're all tired, and he does have a temper. I also think, this challenge aside, he's a much more accomplished chef than Nikki.

I loved that Richard gave his win to Stephanie (and that she said they'd split the prize).

So much this. I like both of them so well.

If Spike makes a blooming onion next challenge, I'll quit from self-defense.

::snerk:: Oh, Spike and his absurd culinary habits. I need to watch some Buffy.


Vortex - May 07, 2008 7:06:04 pm PDT #4745 of 23273
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

I liked that Richard owned his contribution to the spinach. Nutmeg yes, star anise, no.


meara - May 07, 2008 7:30:51 pm PDT #4746 of 23273

So, tonight on America's Next Top Model, my friend Jesse and I just kept shrieking hot tranny fierce mess! mess of a hot tranny! hot mess! and on and on...


Sassy - May 07, 2008 8:21:46 pm PDT #4747 of 23273
'Til we dance away...

Glad I wasn't the only one... I don't think my husband thought it was quite as funny as I did. "She's a MAN!" was also used more than once.


Jesse - May 08, 2008 2:56:53 am PDT #4748 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

What did Miss J say? Cover Girl...to cover up the man in you?

I liked that Richard owned his contribution to the spinach. Nutmeg yes, star anise, no.

Yeah, that was great. Richard seems like a genuinely good guy, in addition to being a talented and interesting cook.

I'm also glad it seemed like most of the food was good, at least, for the sake of the couple and the wedding guests! Overcooked meat is kind of par for the course at a wedding.