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?

Bourdain's a riot. I don't even watch the show and I loved that blog. I'm going to have to start using "M.E.G.O. Syndrome" in email and conversation.

I caught up on most of the PopCulture last night. I'm surprised by how many of the answers I knew, I did well in the horror category and hadnt' seen most of the movies.

The butt lyrics were hysterical. I think I would have asked him to repeat the My Humps lyrics just because.

PopCulture:

I would have kicked ass in that Weird Al category.