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Cricket
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08-05-2002

Monday, April 02, 2007 - 9:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cricket a private message Print Post    
Me too, Pamy..Fibro and a very bad ankle from an accident when I was a teenager. Just because someone appears okay, doesn't mean they aren't in pain. Every little bit helps. I would imagine wearing a prosthesis isn't comfortable all day, esp. now that she's dancing on it.

ETA: Totally agree that Laila rocks! She's a beautiful girl with a great personality. I really like her.

Nickovtyme
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07-29-2004

Monday, April 02, 2007 - 10:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nickovtyme a private message Print Post    
I really hate it when the judges have a clear cut favorite.

Stacy, Mario and now Joey...fortunately, the judges clear cut favorite hasn't won in the last 2 seasons. I missed season 1 so not sure how that went down.

I think Laila is great, but she'll make it to final 4 maybe 3.

I don't have a dog in the fight but I'm impressed with Heather. Sure she looks awkward while dancing, but so far methinks she's better at Jiving with one leg than I am with two.

I like Apolo, but I'm a big fan of his skating as well.

My bottom two are Shandi (good dancer but she has the Keibler effect and somethig about her bugs me) and Leeza....just not feeling her.

Heck, I'm thoroughly entertained by Billy Ray and John. Clyde and Ian I could live with or without.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Monday, April 02, 2007 - 11:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I thought Billy Ray was horrible tonight.. couldn't figure out his scores.

Loyolamom
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05-10-2005

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 12:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Loyolamom a private message Print Post    
I hate the tango! I hate the camera work...I don't need a close-up of a couple's hands for Pete's sake! I hated half of the music tonight!

Okay...I'm done complaining:-)! I thought Joey and Ian were good tonight. Joey cracks me up. I thought Shandi did pretty well too even though she's not my fave. I thought Clyde and Billy Ray did the worst. I just don't get the scores from the judges though. I wonder if they're holding back for the end of the season? Or, maybe they're trying to leave it up to the public? I dunno. I still love the show though and I look forward to it ever week!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 4:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
what was up with the cameras at the end of Ian's dance?
did Leeza show more than she meant to?

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 6:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I absolutely agree that the judges are using a completely different standard when judging Heather. Her jive was horrible, very disjointed, and yet she was a top scorer? I give her props for doing this show and going out there and dancing, but seriously. Don't say you aren't gonna judge her differently than the others, and then do so.

I have no problem with people using disabled parking (nor do I even notice when someone who doesn't look disabled uses 'em). I agree with those in the ADA who have a problem with Heather dancing x number of days a week, performing all sorts of stunts, and then claiming mobility problems.

I am not judging her, I just have a problem with the way she's using her disability. And a serious problem with the way the judges are scoring her.

The music last night was awful. What was the song Billy Ray danced to? Gak, now I can't remember, but a tango to, oh, yeah, the Casbah! HUH? (Loved R2D2, though!)

I'm not getting a lot of the judging. I thought Leeza's tango was put-me-to-sleep boring, yet she's a top scorer. I loved Apolo's jive, yet Leeza and Heather beat him?

And truly, I think Clyde is at a disadvantage. Yet the judges are being harsh with him, yet giving Heather props? (What size feet d'ya suppose Clyde has? He's got gigantic hands! <grin>)

Maris
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03-28-2002

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 6:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
So Heather isn't gone yet???

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 7:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
There are a lot of people who use the disabled parking that don't look disabled, but I assume that they are. I've never been to a mall or a store and seen all the handicap parking places taken by people who LOOK disabled...so for someone who has a legitimate disability (an artificial limb), I'm not going to complain about, no matter how mobile she is.

I wondered if Ian didn't trip over the camera person? I can't think of any reason for the sloppy camera work. But it was entertaining...LOL!

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 7:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
for someone who professes to not want the pity vote, she and abc sure try hard for her to get it. how many times did they mention her having to get a new leg, how hard it was only having 9 hours on the new leg, and so on and so on

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 7:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
I can't believe Lynn gave Apollo and his partner so much grief for the start of their dance (which was exactly from the movie!) but didn't fuss at anyone else for doing the exact same thing. They ALL do a little gimmick at the beginning!

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 8:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
ITA about the judging. I didn't think that Joey was that good, his posture was awful and he seemed to be clomping around the floor to me.

Poor Laila, she seemed to be biting her tongue during the judging. That will definitely motivate her next week. She is absolutely gorgeous, is her Mom Ali's current wife?

Cricket
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08-05-2002

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 8:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cricket a private message Print Post    
As far as the way the judges are scoring her, I completely agree with you, Costacat. If she can't do the dances, she shouldn't be given points just because of her disability. The judges seem to be doing that and it's not fair to the other dancers.

I have a problem every time they say what her career is. Fundraiser?? Hmm. Would she have been in a position to have that career without having married Paul?

I, too, just don't understand why Billy Ray Cyrus is still there, especially when better dancers aren't getting the votes. I felt bad for Shandi being in the bottom two. She's trying her hardest. I've seen her on Lingo and she's got a cute personality. I don't understand the judging this year at all.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 9:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Heather was in the career of being a fundraiser long before she met Sir Paul. She has dedicated her life to being an activist for disabled since her accident. She has appeared for years speaking out about landmines and has helped many people get artificial limbs. She has made many appearances on popular television shows.

As long as there is a public vote people will get through who might not be the best dancers. But it's just like most other of these shows -- eventually the best make it to the end.

I think Shandi might have gotten a clue about her interview skills...her tone was a lot different last night. I like her on Lingo too, by the way. I don't mind Chuck Woolery's sad attempt to cover his bald spot nearly as much (and they should do something about the lighting on the show because it highlights it every time they show the back of his head) because she's so cute to watch and she does such a good job of deflating his ego.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 9:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
By the way, I'm not necessarily a Heather supporter, but the facts are the facts, and she has been in the business of raising funds for the people who can't get good prosthetics, or artificial limbs altogether, for many years. I think her marriage to Sir Paul, while it may have benefited her financially, was probably disastrous as to her credibility in the world of fundraising. Prior to her marriage she traveled to many third world countries where land mines are a big problem helping people. (I'm sorry, I'm wording this all wrong.)

Loyolamom
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05-10-2005

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 9:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Loyolamom a private message Print Post    
Ladytex, I totally agree with you about the wanting/not wanting the pity vote and the one leg thing. They have made sure in each of those rehearsal pieces shown before they dance that there is always an extra leg in view. Anyone who watches the show each week would already know about it so I personally don't need to be reminded all the time! I didn't like her jive and I'm already tired of her walkover. Those shoes...oye! I had a Master P flashback...lol!

Billy Ray should have gone last week. Good Lord, the man counts out loud while he dances! I did notice that he didn't do it the entire time this week though and he really does seem to be trying. I'm sure he's got a big fan base and he'll probably be hanging around for a while though. If I had to guess I think Shandi will be the one going home this week. That's too bad though because while she's not my favorite, I thought she did pretty well last night.

Wilsonatmd
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01-23-2001

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 11:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wilsonatmd a private message Print Post    
I think if Heather didn't have all that golddigger baggage (breaking up with her fiance less than a month before the wedding when she met McCartney was just the first thing), she'd probably get a little less flak from everyone and would be getting good reviews for dancing with the artifical leg.

Tonight? I think Clyde has just too much of a deficit-about 2%- to make up with the audience vote. I wouldn't be suprised if Shandi goes, however. John might get a pass because the audience knows he had less time to practice but he could go too. The Disney Channel tweens will probably keep Billy Ray in for a while longer-but you never know.

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 11:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
I had never noticed Billy Ry counting before, but I did last night. To me, it seemed like the most noticeable thing about his dance. Still, I find him very likeable and would like him to stay a couple more weeks. Maybe he can go after Heather ...

Kookliebird
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08-04-2005

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 12:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kookliebird a private message Print Post    
Juju, In the past, I noticed that Billy Ray seemed like he was singing along with the song. But, I think this dance was more technical, thus counting along.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 1:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I thought I noticed him counting last week, but then forgot about it. I didn't pay attention this week.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 2:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Y'know... Paula was firmly in the middle of the pack after the judges scores last week, so how the heck did she end up outta there? I think some of these guys (Clyde, Billy Ray) are gonna have a huge fan base and that's gonna counter some of the other lesser knowns?

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 2:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
Heather's "smile" seems forced to me.

Misspoufy
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09-30-2004

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 3:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Misspoufy a private message Print Post    
I've got to agree with Wilson, if Heather wasn't in this divorce mess with Sir Paul then everyone wouldn't be so down on her. Well you know what, it's Sir Paul's fault, he should have gotten a pre-nup! Fact is, he probably shouldn't have gotten married so soon after losing Linda.

I think she does fabulous, considering. So her shoes weren't the greatest, she had to use what was available to make the artificial leg work. I wonder if any of us would have such determination of will to get out there and do what she's doing with one leg. Probably not.

I hope she sticks around a good long while, she's inspiring. I also hope Billy Ray stays around...he makes me laugh!

John could go home, I am not an Edyta fan at all. Clyde could go home, but I really think that either Leeza or Shandi should go home. Leeza's dance was pitiful and there's just something that really irks me about Shandi.

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 3:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
Oh, I love Edyta almost as much as I love Cheryl. I love her positive personality and her accent, plus she is a wonderful dancer.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 4:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Actually, Heather's "divorce mess" has no influence on whether I like her or not. And I think she does fine, considering. What bothers me is that she got such high marks for a dance that I thought was less than spectacular. So in my opinion, I think she is not being judged the same as the others.

I've never been an Edyta fan. I think it's "all about Edyta" when she does the choreography, and less about what the "star" can do. Yeah, she's a good dancer, but she's supposed to help her partner look good, not just look good herself!

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 4:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Leeza needs to loosen up. I thought she was better than in her past dances, but she still seems quite wooden to me. I think she dances about on a par with Heather and Shandi -- all three of them seem to have no rhythm at all. I feel sorry for Clyde (it's gotta be tough to be so tall) but he's also not very graceful. I have never been a Billy Ray Cyrus fan (and good gawd could I please have some scissors so I can chop off his hair?). I dunno much about John. So, based on personality and what I've seen of their dancing, I like Laila, Apolo, Joey. I'm on the fence about Ian (I'd really like him to be better because I love Cheryl but I think she's not gonna win first place this time).