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DWTS 2008 #2; double elimination tonight
Topic Started: Mar 25 2008, 08:47 AM (1,273 Views)
chairo	Apr 29 2008, 06:53 AM Post #26
Opinionated Posts: 3,742 Group: Writer Member #317 Joined: August 14, 2005	Well we had some good and some bad last night. I was so sorry about what happened to Cristian. I do object to the scores given by the judges. They were SUPPOSED to judge based on the dance they were able to see up until the injury which was hot and right on. 7's were not indicative of the dance to the point of injury ... it was unfair. I did agree that Kristi was not on top of things last night. Of course I think everyone expects more from her I loved Shannon's dances she did great Mario's latin dance was awesome Jason blew me away with both of his dances. Marissa is doing better and it looks like she may be the underdog who just may pull this out. Did I miss anyone? If so I must not have been impressed but I think we are down to five?! I am having a senile moment .. or maybe a blond moment ... somebody HELP!
	Always dream the impossible dream and reach for the unreachable star


funnygirl	Apr 29 2008, 10:11 AM Post #27
Easin' into summertime... Posts: 3,517 Group: Writer Member #109 Joined: April 25, 2005	I thought they were quite generous with Christian's 7s. He was off a LOT prior to the injury. In fact, I was thinking when he started that they put all of their efforts into the first dance. I thought SHannon's second dance was laughable and agreed with the judges about her awkwardness. THe rest were pretty good. I agreed Kristy was off for her first dance, but I thought their second dance was worthy of a 30!! Is it just me or did anyone else see 3 (count 'em) lifts in Jason's second dance? I did like that they put it to the NFL music. That was pretty clever.
	Those who can't laugh at themselves, leave the job to others. Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says... 'Oh, crap...she's awake!!’


chairo	Apr 29 2008, 12:00 PM Post #28
Opinionated Posts: 3,742 Group: Writer Member #317 Joined: August 14, 2005	I did see the one lift and so did Carrie Ann which cost them a point. Guess I didn't watch close enough to catch the other two.
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chairo	Apr 30 2008, 05:02 AM Post #29
Opinionated Posts: 3,742 Group: Writer Member #317 Joined: August 14, 2005	I was going to say the wrong person went home, but Shannon was not going to win this and neither is Cristian. My prediction .. Kristi and Jason going to the final two. I like Jason better but I'd also like to see a woman win. All the gossip yesterday about Cristian faking his injury bothers me. Last night it became pretty clear the injury was real ... but I think it would have been better for him to leave.
	Always dream the impossible dream and reach for the unreachable star


funnygirl	Apr 30 2008, 09:43 AM Post #30
Easin' into summertime... Posts: 3,517 Group: Writer Member #109 Joined: April 25, 2005	I think the reason people (myself included) were going toward "faking it" is because he was screwing up from the moment the music started and it would be a great cover-up and good for sympathy votes. They way Carrie Ann was going on you would think the man was looking like one of the pros, but he wasn't. He was off from the first beat. I'm so glad that the whiner left the show. I am going to miss Dereck every week, but she just sucked and refused to believe it.
	Those who can't laugh at themselves, leave the job to others. Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says... 'Oh, crap...she's awake!!’


chairo	Apr 30 2008, 10:13 AM Post #31
Opinionated Posts: 3,742 Group: Writer Member #317 Joined: August 14, 2005	I am on opposite ends with you again. I liked Shannon. She didn't have much in the way of hip action and never really improved in that area. But I enjoyed watching her much more than Marissa. I am happy to see the big hair was not in play this week. There is an interview somewhere on the net with Mario and he mentions the injury to Cristian ... he said he thought for about one second it was fake because it was just about the time Cristian had a mis step. However the ambulance was real. The paramedics were real and the injury was real. There are still some doubts as to whether or not he will be ABLE to dance in the future due to the injury to his arm. I still want to see Kristy and Jason face off in the end. The others just don't thrill me and I do NOT want to see Karina in the finals ... at least we agree about her.
	Always dream the impossible dream and reach for the unreachable star


funnygirl	Apr 30 2008, 03:24 PM Post #32
Easin' into summertime... Posts: 3,517 Group: Writer Member #109 Joined: April 25, 2005	I don't think we'll have anything to worry about as far as the finals go. I am really hoping that Kristy takes this because she's the best dancer by far this season.
	Those who can't laugh at themselves, leave the job to others. Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says... 'Oh, crap...she's awake!!’


chairo	May 3 2008, 09:16 AM Post #33
Opinionated Posts: 3,742 Group: Writer Member #317 Joined: August 14, 2005	I am going to disagree (surprise) I can't put Kristi in the category of a non dancer who became a good dancer. Kristi did it all and more on skates, she just had to learn to do it in heels, so her being the 'best' is a foregone conclusion. Jason, Shannon and even Marissa, have come a lot farther with no dance experience. If it comes down to Jason and Kristi then Jason should win, simply because of what the show is all about. Just like the uproar this year on American Idol having too many previously pro singers, if DWTS brings in Paula Abdul and the likes of Kristi wins the comp then it has jumped the shark and is not what is was supposed to be, and I will be gone as a viewer.
	Always dream the impossible dream and reach for the unreachable star


funnygirl	May 5 2008, 09:24 AM Post #34
Easin' into summertime... Posts: 3,517 Group: Writer Member #109 Joined: April 25, 2005	You are giving dancers way too much credit. I take it you are not watching Step It Up and Dance and you've forgotten about a little show called "So You Think You can Dance". Even though some of the kids have had training in other areas, you give them hip-hop, ballroom, etc. and they fall flat. Being a figure skater may have given her a leg up, but that's like saying that somebody with natural musicality or dancing chops has a leg up. Quit throwing Shannon in there as somebody who "grew" or excelled at this. She had one good week were Derek danced around her and she was wearing a long dress so you couldn't see how stiff her legs were. Nope, no way!
	Those who can't laugh at themselves, leave the job to others. Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says... 'Oh, crap...she's awake!!’


chairo	May 5 2008, 10:15 AM Post #35
Opinionated Posts: 3,742 Group: Writer Member #317 Joined: August 14, 2005	I stand by what I said ... SYTYCD, does not call itself an amateur dance show. Obviously many of the contestants have won numerous awards in their area of expertise. NO I do not watch Step it up. I am barely making it through the amateur dance contest with Kristi as the star dancer. I still believe Shannon improved. I still believe Marissa should have been voted out early, but has been given the opportunity to impove and I still believe Jason should walk away with the horrendous trophy.
	Always dream the impossible dream and reach for the unreachable star


chairo	May 6 2008, 06:43 AM Post #36
Opinionated Posts: 3,742 Group: Writer Member #317 Joined: August 14, 2005	An interesting show last night. Cristian takes top honors and the favorites Kristi and Jason drop a notch. Marissa ended up in the bottom with Mario following somewhere in between. For once I actually agreed with the judges. Both Kristi and Jason gave awesome perfomances during the ballroom dances. Mario gave a much improved performance and for once, Marissa didn't seem to be dancing, but more like being moved around the floor by her partner. Marissa should go home tonight. In the first and second round Cristian was awesome. As was commented several times, maybe he should have done the whole season with one arms. Kudos to Cheryl for coreographing numbers that hid Cristian's injury. I enjoyed watching these dance more than any of the others. Though I am not a Kristi fan, I did enjoy the ballroom number. However I was right on with the judges for the second. I kept thinking as I was watching her latin dance that something was missing. I just wasn't enjoying it and then it was over. Mario did a better than expected with both dances but did feel once again something just wasn't kosher during the latin dance. I did enjoy the entertainment value but it didn't grab me as his ballroom dance did. Niether dance was good for Marissa. It was back to seeing someone in a dance class that wasn't sure of herself and made many moves that to me looked out of character and just not part of the dance. She also seemed to be lost on serveral occasions, waiting for her partner to get her back on track. I can't imagine Kristi, Jason or Mario leaving. It would be down to Marissa and Cristian and with the great performance Christian gave last night it should be Marissa. I loved Jason's first dance and I honestly didn't see the things about his second that the judges picked apart, but in the second showing at the end I did see he kept his head down, but it wasn't as bad as the judges made it sound. I enjoyed watching his Latin dance but didn't see the passion from the ballroom dance.
	Always dream the impossible dream and reach for the unreachable star


funnygirl	May 6 2008, 10:46 AM Post #37
Easin' into summertime... Posts: 3,517 Group: Writer Member #109 Joined: April 25, 2005	I think the problem with Jason's second dance was the horrible music. I like when they use more current music or classics. I loved Marissa and Tony's first dance of the night and think they were short-changed quite a bit. I have to admit, I loved both of Christian's dances this evening. I think it helped immensely that Cheryl had to tone it down a bit and not throw herself around and all over her partner for once. She seems to go overboard with that in her choreography.
	Those who can't laugh at themselves, leave the job to others. Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says... 'Oh, crap...she's awake!!’


chairo	May 6 2008, 09:06 PM Post #38
Opinionated Posts: 3,742 Group: Writer Member #317 Joined: August 14, 2005	Good show. Love the favorites countdown. Was great to see Max and Mel B. Was not thrilled with the voting results.
	Always dream the impossible dream and reach for the unreachable star


funnygirl	May 7 2008, 09:10 AM Post #39
Easin' into summertime... Posts: 3,517 Group: Writer Member #109 Joined: April 25, 2005	I am totally thrilled with the results. I do think it was a result of the loathing of Karina than Mario or his dancing abilities that did him in. I absolutely adore Marissa and Tony together. I forgot how incredible he and Stacy Kiebler were together. I'm glad they showed their samba, but I thought her jive was their best dance. Anybody else heard the rumors about Julianne and Apolo? IT cracks me up that because these two have a rather steamy dance that they are a couple. It was great seeing some of the pros that have taken some time off. Ashley DelGrosso looks amazing. Motherhood has done wonders for her. It was great seeing some of our old favorites. I thought the judge's choice for the No. 1 song was wrong, but what the heck do I know. Mel & Max were on fire last night.
	Those who can't laugh at themselves, leave the job to others. Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says... 'Oh, crap...she's awake!!’


chairo	May 7 2008, 09:51 AM Post #40
Opinionated Posts: 3,742 Group: Writer Member #317 Joined: August 14, 2005	I have been hearing a lot about Julianne lately but none of it has anything to do with Apollo. I remember during the show they talked about how hard it was to do 'hot' numbers when they are just like brother and sister. It was a little ackward watching Drew and Cheryl last night. Was that his wife in the audience pregnant AGAIN? I hope the rumors about Drew and Cheryl aren't true. It would really change my opinion of him, but they sure were hugging and holding on to each other last night.
	Always dream the impossible dream and reach for the unreachable star


funnygirl	May 7 2008, 11:59 AM Post #41
Easin' into summertime... Posts: 3,517 Group: Writer Member #109 Joined: April 25, 2005	The clip you saw of his wife in the audience was from during his stint on the show and she was very pregnant at the time. Julianne is all over country radio and her new CD sounds amazing. God was really smiling down on the Hough family !!
	Those who can't laugh at themselves, leave the job to others. Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says... 'Oh, crap...she's awake!!’


chairo	May 14 2008, 06:20 AM Post #42
Opinionated Posts: 3,742 Group: Writer Member #317 Joined: August 14, 2005	It was not a surprise Marissa was sent home. The only real surprise this far is that Cristian improved after his injury to the point of making the finals. Unless something really goes wrong Kristy will more than likely win the season ... of course past 'sure things' have been surprised with losses so fickle America will have the final say as usual.
	Always dream the impossible dream and reach for the unreachable star


funnygirl	May 14 2008, 09:32 AM Post #43
Easin' into summertime... Posts: 3,517 Group: Writer Member #109 Joined: April 25, 2005	I think what's helping Chrisitian is the fact that his injury keeps Cheryl from continuously throwing herself at him. She charges at her partners and forces almost every move. She did it in the Vienese Waltz the other night. Does the girl have a soft side? Jeeze. I will miss Marissa and Tony. I'm Chairing the Vote for Kristy camp!!
	Those who can't laugh at themselves, leave the job to others. Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says... 'Oh, crap...she's awake!!’


chairo	May 14 2008, 10:21 AM Post #44
Opinionated Posts: 3,742 Group: Writer Member #317 Joined: August 14, 2005	I am a Jason fan ... I don't want Cristian to win because I don't want Cheryl to win. I want EDYTA to finally win a season
	Always dream the impossible dream and reach for the unreachable star


funnygirl	May 14 2008, 11:10 AM Post #45
Easin' into summertime... Posts: 3,517 Group: Writer Member #109 Joined: April 25, 2005	I'm okay if Mark wins this seaon because I think Kristy is the better dancer.
	Those who can't laugh at themselves, leave the job to others. Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says... 'Oh, crap...she's awake!!’


chairo	May 20 2008, 08:22 AM Post #46
Opinionated Posts: 3,742 Group: Writer Member #317 Joined: August 14, 2005	I have to say I didn't agree with the judges last night. It seemed to me they were really pushing the Kristi win. Jason didn't do as well in the group number but thought his freestyle deserved better scores than he received. He should have had at least one 10 for the great lifts ... I don't want Cheryl to win again, but still think Jason deserved better. I am torn about Cristian. I do think he also deserved better scores and with his handicap I believe he did quite well in the freestyle. Of the three finalists he is by far the most improved and fun to watch. His latin dance (group number) in my humble opinion was the best. Kristi's just didn't thrill me Her freestyle was excellent, but I still felt not any more deserving of inflated scores as the other two deserved deflated scores. Looks like we will have a lady win this year ... but we have been surprised in the past.
	Always dream the impossible dream and reach for the unreachable star


funnygirl	May 20 2008, 09:10 AM Post #47
Easin' into summertime... Posts: 3,517 Group: Writer Member #109 Joined: April 25, 2005	Kristi was by far the best last night. I thought Christian's Latin round was very impressive. I loved Jason & Edyta's freestyle. However, Carrie Ann had it right when she said it was "Lady's Night" last night. I thought Kristi's dances were both a lot more intricate and entertaining than both the boys combine. If Kristi does win, she earned this.
	Those who can't laugh at themselves, leave the job to others. Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says... 'Oh, crap...she's awake!!’


chairo	May 20 2008, 09:21 AM Post #48
Opinionated Posts: 3,742 Group: Writer Member #317 Joined: August 14, 2005	I read a review of the final four recently. It mentioned the fact that many people believe Kristi has a huge advantage as a 'dancing' skater. The 'judges' agreed and said that in order to compete with those who had no or little knowledge of ballroom dance her routines MUST be more difficult and technical to 'earn' the win. In some case I believe she did go above and beyond, however I do not believe she did that in one of her dances last night and did not deserve the 3 10's. For one yes, for the other no. On the other hand you have two men who have no dance experience who have greatly improved over the season. That is supposed to be what this is all about ... taking non dancers and turning them into very good or great dancers. Krisit was already a dancer with the lines and tecniques etc. On rare occasions I believe she did exceed her knowledge and rise to the level she should to win this, however, I believe it was the Latin dance last night, that I don't think deserved the 10s. She chose an outfit that actually made her look like she was doing more than she actually was. Cristian on the other hand rocked the Latin dance and his scores did not indicate that at all. I am not going to argue about the lackluster lifts in his freestyle, even though with his bad arm he did very well, but we are at the finals so he has to take what he was given. I don't think Jason was great in his Latin but rocked the freestyle with his awesome lifts. I just believe the boys were underscored and Kristi was overscored However, SYTYCD will start soon and I always enjoy that one a lot. If Kristi wins, she wins, it won't change my life one bit, I just think she needed to do more to rise to the level a pro should have obtained to win this.
	Always dream the impossible dream and reach for the unreachable star


funnygirl	May 20 2008, 04:23 PM Post #49
Easin' into summertime... Posts: 3,517 Group: Writer Member #109 Joined: April 25, 2005	The women on this show have a much harder job than the men. That alone plus the fact that she and Mark tore it up every week is enough to merit her the mirror ball. Jeeze, I hope you and I can find some good stuff to argue about when SYTYCD starts. LOL
	Those who can't laugh at themselves, leave the job to others. Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says... 'Oh, crap...she's awake!!’


chairo	May 20 2008, 05:22 PM Post #50
Opinionated Posts: 3,742 Group: Writer Member #317 Joined: August 14, 2005	I have no doubt there will be a vast area on which we can disagree LOL. At least we do it good naturedly.
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