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So, on Top Chef, I should have known when they started interviewing someone I couldn't remember anything about, that she was on her way out. Meh.
didn't you just love the shot of her kneeling on top of the stove whisking something over the flame?
Lauren (that's the one with Neil) bugged the fuck out of me with her comments that she pretends to be Asian. WTF was that?
I KNOW. I now hate her I don't care how she dances. But, you know, I hate contemporary. It just seems like a lot of flailing, running, and being thrown across the stage.
I loved the Quickfire because the top 3 were people that I like.
And I have to say that Hung is showing himself to be incapable of accepting criticism. If you don't like something he's made it's because you're "confused" or didn't understand his "concept".
I was worried that they were going to send Dale home but glad that they sent Camille since I had no idea who she was.
Also, they had the cheese-specialist on their team -- why didn't they do a cheese course? I mean, does a cheese course HAVE to be just cheese on a plate? Can't it be items cooked with cheese as the star ingredient?
Oh, and previous to TC I saw a documentary on Chicago PBS about two teams of Synchronized Swimmers that was both cool and kind of silly.
One of said synchronized swimmers did a routine based on Schindler's List.
Back to TC: I love how when the QF judge was introduced to CJ the first thing he said was something about how tall he is and CJ responded, "Thank you for noticing." (More or less.)
Now this is interesting. From Ted's Top Chef Blog:
That’s because, as so many of you noted on the boards in recent days, in the last episode of TC, we at the Judges Table mistakenly repeated the myth that lobster is high in cholesterol. It is not. In fact, lobster meat has slightly LESS cholesterol than a skinless chicken breast.
All apologies to America’s hardworking lobstermen (and lobsterwomen), and for any confusion we may have caused those seeking to reduce cholesterol in their diet. (Note: Lobster dipped in butter IS high in cholesterol, natch).
Also, hee!
Now, the Chaine des Rotisseurs were interesting people with good palates, and it was a pleasure to munch with them. But, as a veteran of a certain Bravo show that occasionally dabbles in matters of fashion, I have to pose a question about their ceremonial drag: Should people wear sashes, medals, chains and ribbons to their dinner functions? If you’re Jacques Chirac (or Jacques Pêpin): yes. If you’re a 35-year-old Miami attorney? Robo-dork!
I succumbed to the SYTYCD love last night and watched. I have no idea who anyone was, but that was some enjoyable TV right there. I did like the last number, a lot.
TC: Ted is love! Robo-dork. Hee.
So, on Top Chef, I should have known when they started interviewing someone I couldn't remember anything about, that she was on her way out. Meh.
This is EXACTLY what Stephen and I said. Who the hell was Camille? This season's contestants are lacking personality, or at least distinguishable personalities. I'm not sure I care, though -- I watch for Colicchio. I think there needs to be a Cult of Colicchio.
I was meh on SYTYCD last night-- the Wade Robson number stood out, but it was the weakest of his numbers this season. Of course, the NYT is probably right that viewers like me don't appreciate subtlety.
As for WSoPC, of course it was great, but I gotta complain about something earlier in the week: how in the
hell
did you get on this show if you can use an excuse like "I wasn't born yet"!?! HELLO, pop culture trivia on VH1 means knowing your '80s lyrics and references. THAT IS WHAT THE SHOW IS ABOUT. Thankfully they were eliminated. RIDIC.
Oh yeah, that was incredibily ridic.
