Yeah, I think Shauna/Shawna was a bit of a mistake. But it was very clear Cedric's time was numbered. I wish he had been treated better while he was on the show. The public berating 2 weeks ago was over the top and fucking ridiculous. I'm still bitter over that.
Zoe: I thought you wanted to spend more time off-ship this visit. Wash: Out there is seems like it's all fancy parties. I like our party better. The dress code is easier and I know all the steps.
'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]
le nubian - Jul 12, 2007 4:59:38 pm PDT #719 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
SailAweigh - Jul 12, 2007 5:06:25 pm PDT #720 of 23273
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
I have to agree with the judges on sending Shauna home. She's a good dancer, but I haven't seen any changes in her dancing since she started. She is remarkably talented, but she's got a heaviness (not physical) about her. I used to see it in Nancy Kerrigan when she was skating. She might have been able to do a triple, but it always looked like she was fighting for it every single time. It never looked effortless and that's the same way I feel about Shawna. Technically good, but execution is leaden.
quester - Jul 12, 2007 5:13:50 pm PDT #721 of 23273
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
Sail, I agree with you about Kerrigan, but I think Shauna's biggest problem was that her partner was Cedric. I'dve sent Anya home instead. I would have loved to see Shauna with Danny.
SailAweigh - Jul 12, 2007 5:19:03 pm PDT #722 of 23273
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
I would have liked to see Shauna dance with someone else, too. I think if she'd had a better partner she would have shown more growth, but she was the one who had to keep pulling Cedric up to her level. I wish they had taken that into account, too. I think Anya's still here because she's partnering with Danny and she's really had to stretch to keep up, which worked in her favor. If you'd stuck her with Cedric, she'd be leaving instead of Shauna.
quester - Jul 12, 2007 5:29:18 pm PDT #723 of 23273
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
Oh well, at least Cedric's gone and Hok is safe. I was really worried about him and Jaime.
SailAweigh - Jul 12, 2007 5:30:42 pm PDT #724 of 23273
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
It gets tougher every week. I'm not looking forward to next week, unless they finally get rid of Neil and Lauren. Then I will jump for joy.
quester - Jul 12, 2007 6:20:13 pm PDT #725 of 23273
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
We can only hope!
bon bon - Jul 12, 2007 7:17:40 pm PDT #726 of 23273
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
Again I would have sent all of the girls home and kept the guys (And I mean, all seven girls). I thought Hok's dance for his life was really, really excellent.
kat perez - Jul 12, 2007 7:33:36 pm PDT #727 of 23273
"We have trust issues." Mylar
Thank goodness, Cedric finally got sent home. Here's hoping Debbie Allen keeps her word, because I do think he has a lot of raw talent.
Should've been Lauren, not Shauna. Although, I do see the heaviness that others have cited. I was underwhelmed by this week. As much as I love some of the couples (Sabra and Dom especially), I think I am ready for a partner switch. I miss the S1 format sometimes.
Vortex - Jul 12, 2007 7:34:42 pm PDT #728 of 23273
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Hok is generally excellent. The waltz was the first time I didn't like his performance, but I think that's becuase the waltz is all about the guy just standing there for the woman and holding her. I think that he's going to take it all. Is there a prize this year like the Celine Dion thing?