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Puzzled
Member
08-27-2001
| Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 10:15 pm
Count me in on the favourite's out and the least favourite one's in club. This whole voting concept has really made this show second-rate. I just don't care who wins any more because it's such a cr*p shoot. Even the individual projects are dumb. How many people have any experience with topiary. Maybe next week it'll be needlepoint and Mitch will get voted out. Bah.
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Willsfan
Member
09-04-2000
| Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 10:28 pm
I wonder if the producers think we want to watch Kim? The answer in this household is...NO! Mitch must have felt surprise and horror when they said Kim's topiary was the best, I know I did. BTW I also felt Darlene tried as hard as she could to help her team win.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 1:06 am
Like the JUDGES didnt know who the ribbon and Bow topiary belonged to. Hmmmmmmmm I guess that they were trying to stir things up as the other voted off contestants werent as conflict generating. I am very sad to see Darlene go. unfortunately, the argument that was made seemed true. Darlene had a mannerism about her that would have made a TV show kinda unwatchable. NOT that she doesnt know her stuff but her facial mannerisms and voice just arent easygoing enough for a show, imho. It looks like next week they are going to do screentests and a couple of people sent home. I dont have a favourite still. No one has really showed me that they are good at everything (other than Darlene) Something tells me Mitch has won this though. The girls just dont have the strong personality needed to carry a tv show, in my opinion.
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Alisons
Member
01-10-2003
| Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 5:34 am
I have never been a Kimberly/Dawn fan, but I really think that they did carry the Artisans last night. Dawn was really the planner and foreman of the entire project and Kimberly did a lot with the woodworking. I think it was a terrible mistake for the Crafty Beavers to go with "man" vs. "woodworking skills." They left the Artisans with TWO people strong in woodworking skills and the Beavers left with Darlene doing woodworking - which was a big mistake because even though she was good at it, she was also their strongest landscaper and she did not have time to actually do that. It is VERY VERY irritating about Heather still being there and I agree that there is something basically wrong with they way that contestants get eliminated on this show. Here is my proposal for next year - allow the judges to pick the two worst people based on viewing the tapes of what went on. Let the two people who were downselected go to private chambers and make a personal project in an hour. Then bring the projects down and let the contestants vote for which of the two they like better. Then bring everyone together, let people say what they did or did not like about the projects and reveal who voted for and did what.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 5:42 am
I agree that Darlene was the shining star last night but would be uncomfortable to watch on a show of her own. I like Amy and think she has a lot of talent. I question how she would command attention on a TV show, however. Mitch seems to be the front runner at this point. Denise looks pleasant when she smiles but her face in repose looks angry. This has nothing to do with creativity but everthing to do with TV.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 7:21 am
We can say "repose" on this board? Fruitbat was here? Hi Bat!
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Lori
Member
04-18-2003
| Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 9:03 am
Not happy...not happy...basically exchanged Darlene for Kimberly? YUCK! I am now rooting for Mitch to win. Not Happy!
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Gen
Member
08-22-2003
| Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 9:34 am
The outcome of last night's show was really a turn off. This goal of this show had such potential and was ruined by the method of elimination and the selection of judges. The judges should have been chosen for their expertise, not their media appearances. The eliminations should have been done by those judges, not by self-serving contestants. Several of those eliminated were much more talented than those left. Darlene being the major one. Kimberly has about as much talent as my big toe. She can tie bows. Real talent is being able to accomplish the goal in a wide variety of media. Other than that, my real feelings are BLAH!
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Ddr
Member
08-19-2001
| Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 9:40 am
I'm so disappointed with Darlene being voted off last night. Heather should have been eliminated after her disastrous displays of no talent last night. I was also upset to see the contestants voted out having a say in who was eliminated. I'm rooting for Mitch now. (I loved his face when Kimberly hugged him after she was allowed back in the game, LOL!) If any of the others win, I won't be watching their show.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 10:47 am
I think that, although Darlene has really stepped up to the plate on more than one occasion, she would be "difficult" to watch. Her facial expressions alone make me wanna reach thru the tv screen and throttle her. Heather really screwed up the challenge. There was a distinct lack of conviction in her actions, and their overall design really was quite "thrown together." They didn't have any real cohesive design, and the way they just threw the sod around and the potted plants (still in their pots!) basically indicated an incomplete assignment. The Artisans deserved to win this challenge!!! Did anyone else notice Mychael's "posturing"? She was "posing" for the cameras, as often as she could. As if that would get her back on the show? LOL. BUT... OMG, Kimberly's back? One of my least favorite contestants. Mitch's face was priceless... looked like he'd bitten into a really bitter lemon! If there is voting by the others, I can bet that Kimberly won't win. No one will vote for her to stay because she's a "come back" contestant. I really liked the original premise of this show, but I must say it's gone downhill. Then again, I hate reality shows that depend on "popularity contests" (which is one reason why I like TAR so much). I really don't like Mitch, but I suspect he's gonna end up winning this.
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Cousin_jake
Member
07-04-2002
| Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 11:19 am
I don't like Mitch much either but IMHO he's the one who has demonstrated the widest variety of skills. He works hard, and his portion of any of the team projects always seems to turn out well. He's also worked much harder than many of the others, particularly Kim and Heather. A while back I was hoping foe Denise but since she got the boot I've been pulling for Darlene and Mitch. I guess I'm down to Mitch.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 11:19 am
Quote: "Darlene was awesome tonight! Both her wood projects were gorgeous -- she saved their butts!" That's what I said, too, but then DH reminded me that they lost. Oops! I'll admit Darlene was awesome--who would've thought she could build such a beautiful picnic table???--but she was also pretty annoying with the facial expressions. DH HATED her! Said she was a drama queen. Well, a lot of people hate Martha Stewart, too, but she got her own show! I agree with almost everything you said above, Costa (bellinis!!!), with the exception of Mitch. DH doesn't like him, either, but I do! I think he has the "diva" personality required to be a successful TV celebrity. He's talented and funny and doesn't make silly faces--except for the utter horror reflected in his expression when Kimberly rejoined his team! Too funny! I also hate the "popularity contest" aspect of the voting. It's like a high school competition. Everybody votes for the person they like the least, regardless of their talent. Blah!
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 11:23 am
Hi Juju! Since this is the first season maybe they have realized some major flaws. I would like to see the judges do the eliminations and new judges at that. Candace has got to go. I like Mitch and have from the beginning so I have no problem that he is still there. I was not disappointed to see Darlene go. I know she really put out and certainly had skills but she got on my nerves. Kimberly.........nope..........got to go. Her facial expression, even when smiling, is pure brat. It is hard for me not to want to smush scalloped potatoes in her face. There are other reality contestants that insight that reaction as well. (Michala from AI)
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 1:04 pm
Looks like now that my dear Darlene is gone Mitch is my choice. He reminds me a bit of Richard Hatch. Oh well. Still enjoyed the show although TCB's sure deserved to lose that one Darlene should not have been booted. Poor baby LOL.
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 1:08 pm
I had the same sinking feeling that clearly Mitch had when the judges inserted Kimberly back into the show!! ACK! As for Darlene.. at least they showed us the clip of her snarky dismissal of the guy who voted last.. even though he clearly was impressed with her performance last night, he has to remember her words and add that to her hard to watch mannerisms; perhaps had she been more diplomatic when he was booted he might have cast a tie vote. I wonder what the judges would have done then? The Crafty Beavers did indeed bite themselves in the butt by not selecting someone strong in woodworking.. as pointed out above, Darlene came through like a champ but it left them lacking in areas where she could have helped. I could see me watching a Mitch show.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 2:38 pm
Is his last name Miller?
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 4:51 pm
I thought Tom would vote for Darlene to stay, what a hypocrite he is. What has Amy ever done, I hardly even reconize her half the time! I wish Darlene well. I think the publicity from this show will help her if life. She proved what a great person she is.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 5:06 pm
I loved Darlene from the start. I think she would have done a great show. I, too, hardly recognize Amy. I was very disappointed in Tom not voting for Darlene. Why did he even bother saying those nice things about her as he sent her packing?
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 5:09 pm
You know, I don't think the Crafty Beavers hurt themselves by not selecting a woodworking person from the ejected contestants. Where they failed is they didn't have a clear vision. Then, when Heather decided to do the pagoda in the rear portion, it wasn't until it was BUILT that they realized it wouldn't work. They didn't plan properly and, because of that lack, were up against the wall and unable to complete the task (I'm assuming that had they more time, the sod would've been laid correctly, plants would've been planted correctly...). I don't like Mitch, but I do agree with Babyjax (bellinis back at ya!) that he seems to have what it takes to be the next "diva." And I about lost my coffee at Fruitbat's "It is hard for me not to want to smush scalloped potatoes in her face." LOL! Scalloped potatoes??? HAHAHAHA!! I think the judges should be "almost" regular people. I don't like that guy (not Bobby, the other one), and they seem so unnecessarily critical and snobby. Wouldn't it be a kick to have regular people judge them? I mean, aren't WE ultimately gonna be their audience? ETA: Darlene did ruin her chances herself, with her over-the-top-and-completely-unnecessary reaction to Tom's joining the CBs. Had she shown a bit more grace, I think Tom might've voted for her to stay. (I think the judges might've also voted for Darlene to stay in the tiebreaker.) So Darlene really has only herself to blame.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 7:00 pm
I think Darlene would have done better on her individual project if she hadnt been the one trying to do everything! She truly seemed so exhausted that I am sure that she wasnt thinking clearly. I would have concentrated on my final project once I knew Heather had completely messed up. That is what Heather did! Did her final project with meticulous precision while the others seemed to slam theirs out. (she also seemed awfully scowling and unhappy UNTIL she found out the judges liked her topiary the best.) IF there is a WP2 I hope that contestants cant screw up the comps- setting up their team to lose yet do well on the individual projects so they can stay in the game while eliminating their opponents. This is why Dawn and Kimberley made it this far.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 7:47 pm
In defense of Tom.......remember those diary talks are prompted by questions. He did not really irrevocably support Darlene though it looked that way. He probably was amazed at her ability but that did not mean he was in favor her advancing. They did have a history. Production shows what they choose and stage the interviews to get all sides of a story for the licence to create.
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 8:07 pm
I finally got to watch the show (we were entertaining last night). Does anyone else think that the judges thought that the Top Hat topiary belonged to Mitch and not Kim and that influenced their vote? It certainly was much more his style. It’s too bad about Darlene. I absolutely couldn’t stand what they showed of her in the first show and then ever since I’ve come to like her more and more. She is incredibly versatile, a very hard worker and I think she would have been a great choice for a winner. All along I’ve been thinking that Mitch is the best with Darlene a close second and most of the others a considerable distance behind.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 8:21 pm
I really had started to enjoy Darlene as well. I was confused by the comments of the people who voted to keep Amy in, what did Denise mean about aspiring to be like her? Did she mean Amy or Darlene? It just seemed very convoluted. To me Amy has seemed like a non entity, and I was very disappointed they let Kimberly back in.
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Ilovethecoach
Member
09-10-2003
| Monday, February 28, 2005 - 8:48 am
Well, I am for Mitch from this point forward. Oh heck...I don't care who wins as long as it is not Dawn or Kimberly!
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Dfennessey
Member
07-25-2004
| Monday, February 28, 2005 - 10:49 am
I hope that kimberly wins I do not like Mitch or the other 2 from the crafty beavers.
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