oh yeah. I really like Almost Perfect Stranger 2 also. They might go the distance.

I forget which team it was where the woman couldn't come up with the movie in which Morgan Freeman played the President. I was literally wiggling my fingers in front of my forehead, vibing her the words "Deep Impact...Deep Impact..." but she wasn't receiving, unfortunately.

I always like to imagine how I would do up there, and I know that any category dealing with music is my huge downfall. I thought I'd do well in most of the movies/tv categories, but I have gaping holes there as well (I've not seen any of the "Frat Pack" movies other than Meet the Parents, which I hated).

I was shocked with some of the answers I did know, without having seen the movie in question or whatever. Osmosis, man.

I should never go on that show, because song lyrics, album titles and the other musical questions are my downfall. I knew the Guns 'n Roses songs, but for the life of me, had no idea what that album was called.

And, of course, Da Butt.

And, of course, Da Butt.

I was so disappointed they didn't use the song "Doin' It in the Butt" from the Spike Lee movie School Daze! That was my default answer to all the questions I had no clue on (after "Baby Got Back" and "My Humps," I was lost).

I think it's interesting that tuna and filet are considered boring choices, but shrimp isn't. That's got to be more about the execution than the ingredient, right? Maybe the idea is that there is less to do with the tuna and steak?

I can see where he's coming from -- shrimp doesn't immediately jump out as a luxury main ingredient, but filet and tuna are everywhere. You could walk blindfolded into almost any restaurant in NYC and order a tuna tartare appetizer w/ filet mignon as your main course. In retrospect, being forced to switch away from scallops was probably a godsend for that team.

And, of course, Da Butt.

I can't believe no one got that!! (And it is in School Daze, isn't it?)

I adore Bourdain's blog! Of course, I adore Bourdain.

I definitely saw tuna as a boring option. I agree that duck would have been an excellent choice, and I think they could have pulled it off. I still can't get over what basic math skills these people lack. You know you have a budget! Carry a calculator, or at least a slip of paper and a pencil, and you'll be able to make better decisions at the product, instead of in the checkout lane.

The filet mignon, I think, the boredom lay in the specific cut. I like filet mignon, but my tastes run fairly pedestrian. If you know you're catering to a group of picky palates, then perhaps you might try something more adventurous.

Oh, I'm not saying that tuna and steak aren't boring, just that I would have thought shrimp was boring as well. Although I guess if it's not cocktail or scampi, it's not the boring usual.

SYTYCD: Finally watched this morning. For the first time, my three least favorite dances from Wednesday were actually the bottom three couples. I think they sent home the right people. Although I would have been happy to see Anya go, I think she has been more consistent over the season--her solos really need improvement though. I was worried for Hok, but he really stepped up to the plate with his solo.

Top Chef:

I still can't get over what basic math skills these people lack. You know you have a budget! Carry a calculator, or at least a slip of paper and a pencil, and you'll be able to make better decisions at the product, instead of in the checkout lane.

I was floored by this. Never mind the checkout lane, you can't guesstimate what your protein will cost in the planning stage and adjust expectations accordingly?