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Neko
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 1:34 pm
For anyone who wants to re-watch the Hummingbird Routine of Hok and Jaimie's again. Here I have to say this, and the "Park Bench" are my favourites. I think I like the dances that have emotion behind them. ETA - I never watched the first season, but I have to say, thank god that other hostess got replaced by Cat Deeley!! I'm watching dances on Youtube, and her voice grates on my nerves and I get this feeling that she doesn't care at all about the dancers. Yay Cat Deeley!!
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Danzdol
Member
04-21-2001
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 2:39 pm
wow....I was pretty alone last year when I just laughed at the bench routine. Especially when he bumps his way back down to sit on it. My husband and I were laughing and could not believe the raves. Then, we saw it in person on the tour and said.."ok, really ,let's pay close attention to see what it exactly that we are not getting" and when it was done we looked at each other and started cracking up again. I have repeatedly posted here and even agreed with Niegel that I might be what he calls a "dance snob" just NOT when it comes to the bench routine. Thanks to last night, I can now say that this was even worse. I could not believe the raves and tears. All they did was jump around dangerously amongst all those flowers . They are lucky no one slipped on them. ALL they did was skip, hop and do some facials here and there...that's it. ANYONE could have been taught that "routine" (I use the term loosely) and performed it the same. It took NO dance knowdledge to perform that. What a waste of a routine. There was no dancing. I don't understand how I fail to see this routine as being so wonderful. In fact, I would say it was one of the worse ones I have seen.
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Danzdol
Member
04-21-2001
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 2:41 pm
I thought the hummingbird was genius and one of the best all season so far! My faves are Neil and Lauren. Danny is growing on me now that Anya finally left. He seems different to me somehow. Sabra and Dom are adorable too. I would put Sara and Pasha in the bottom although I really like Sara and liked her tango.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 2:50 pm
"All they did was jump around dangerously amongst all those flowers . They are lucky no one slipped on them." I had the same thought. If one of them had landed on a flower, they could have been seriously injured when their foot slipped out from under them. I would not have wanted to dance around all those flowers. I can't agree that anyone could dance the park bench dance. I will agree that it doesn't take the technical skills that a tango or jive requires, but it takes a different skill, an abandonment and certain acting skills (along with a very limber body and body control).
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Yesitsme
Member
08-24-2004
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 3:08 pm
Danzol, I am laughing at you laughing at the park bench dance (which I loved, by the way.) I've been in that situation when you see something so differently than the others and it makes you just wonder what world everyone is in! I liked Mia's number because I thought it was beautiful to watch, but didn't feel the emotional charge of the piece. LOL....I didn't even notice the Lacey flower spitting, though. Sometimes I obsess on details and other times I have no clue. I probably was transfixed with the idea that they weren't slipping on the flowers. I think Sabra's gonna win this. She has both the dancing ability and the personality...plus she seems so genuine and excited about the experience on screen. I can't help but cheer her on. I wouldn't be upset with any of them winning, though. What hard workers they have to be for this and what thick skins they must have!
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 3:47 pm
Yesitsme, just a note re the Lacey flower spitting: it wasn't IN the routine, it was the very last thing at the end of the evaluation portion, JUST before going to commercial, when everyone was teary, if not from the number, from Mary and Mia's reaction to it. Just bad timing and bad taste, IMHO, and I'm someone who has really liked Lacey throughout.
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Sharinia
Member
09-07-2002
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 3:56 pm
agreed on Lacey/flower bad, bad move
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Jedisan
Member
01-11-2002
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 4:26 pm
Was it Lauren and Dominic that almost started making out after their dance? The camera cut to Mia and the choreographer to her right, and they were acting like they too were going to start making out (poking a little fun at the dancers). It seemed to me that Dom was ready to go for it -he was totally caught up in the emotions, and it appeared that for a split-sec, Lauren might reciprocate, but though better of it. Or am I reading too much - again... LOL!} Also, who the young man that put his arms around Cat (she is growing on me), and she had to gently push him away, and get the female partner in between them. Also, I agree about the hip-hop costumes, but they did not need to make such a to-do about it on the air. Also, whatever the dance pair that did krumpin', I agree w/ Nigel 100% that was NOT krumpin' - they were about nine notches from krumpin' (see the movie "Rize" for proper reference). They should teach them properly, or take it from rotation - but that would be sad in the event that someday they actually get someone who CAN do it. Rant over... - my fave is Sabra to win.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 6:03 pm
Great opening number!
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Keldogg
Member
08-12-2005
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 6:13 pm
Any spoiling/opinions, etc. would be so much appreciated from this Left Coaster...Thanks!
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Yesitsme
Member
08-24-2004
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 6:56 pm
Sara and Lauren bottom two girls...Sara goes home
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Yesitsme
Member
08-24-2004
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 6:58 pm
Bottom two guys...Neil and Dominic. Dominic goes home.
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Keldogg
Member
08-12-2005
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 6:59 pm
I'm sorry that it's Sara going home, I thought it would be Lauren... Thank you so much for posting the info!!!
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Yesitsme
Member
08-24-2004
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 7:03 pm
I hate the results show! I am a bit surprised, too. It's interesting watching their clips at the end...they have both come a long way.
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Neko
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 7:22 pm
Poor Cat was probably wishing Dominic would go home. Haha You could tell she was uncomfortable, but couldn't say or do anything because she was on camera. I knew that it'd be Sara and Dominic going home. I don't know how I knew, I just knew LOL
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Neko
Member
08-03-2001
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 7:46 pm
I have to add, that I loved OneRepublic "Apologize". I must have heard it before this show though (And I don't mean Danny and Anya's Contemporary dance, cause I didn't watch that episode). There's a Timbaland version too (of course, cause he's EVERYWHERE! LOL)
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Missyb
Member
07-28-2004
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 9:37 pm
I think Cat is an excellant hostess. She can banter very easily wihtout looking for cues. I really like her.
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Jeneane
Member
05-18-2005
| Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 10:47 pm
I am having trouble finding the Thurs. night shows on my future guide and tonight it did not record. Anyone have info.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Friday, August 03, 2007 - 7:09 am
Bloody hell my Sara is gone.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Friday, August 03, 2007 - 7:23 am
And Dominic is gone. Lauren and Neil were the next lowest, but are still in the running.
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Ladyw
Member
06-28-2007
| Friday, August 03, 2007 - 7:39 am
what did you all think about the solos they showcased last night. I like Sabra, Danny, lauren and Dom. But I thought Lacey just basically ran around the stage skipping and Neil - was the same old tricks. Pasha's at least had some showmanship, but still nothing that grabbed me. Any other thoughts?
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, August 03, 2007 - 7:57 am
I absolutely hated Lacey's solo. She didn't dance at all except for the very few jive foot movements at the very end. I sorta hoped that I would see what everyone else sees in Lacey, and I have yet to. Her solo was lousy. The flower spitting was flat out ridiculous. And I honestly don't think she can dance as well as some of the others.
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Friday, August 03, 2007 - 8:00 am
I didn't care for Lacey or Lauren's solos.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Friday, August 03, 2007 - 8:26 am
I have a feeling that Lacey will win it all because of Heidi and Benji. It's like there's a built in base to vote for her. Personally, Sabra is just wonderful. I would like her to win. She just lights up when she's dancing.
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Madelane
Member
08-20-2001
| Friday, August 03, 2007 - 9:17 am
So much to say again! Kookliebird I hope you are wrong only because I love Sabra too and would hate for someone else to win just because of the family connection. I do like Lacey OK but I LOVE Sabra. Guess I should start voting, huh? Jedisan - ooh they DID kiss and we kind of missed it during the performance show because of the camera angle (I rewound a few times! What is wrong with me?!) but last night they showed a different angle in the recap and that was a straight up kiss that almost turned into a second kiss like you described. Yowza you guys should go re-watch that. As for the park bench dance - I happen to be the type of person who likes extremely different and creative stuff, like modern art, and modern dance, and experimental films. People make fun of the art I like ALL the TIME, and I understand. They think a child could do it, or worse. I think the thought behind art is part of the art, and a concept is enough for me to be impressed. Mia's park bench dance made me cry without even thinking about it. When he slid down the bench like a puppet, it brought to mind his helplessness in the relationship with her. When he walked away from her stiffly at the end, I saw frustration and resolve. When she tried to hand him the flower and he scooted away, I gasped. However, I also understand people who don't get it or think it's stupid. I guess it's a matter of taste. As for the flower dance, the dance itself did not affect me emotionally but the reaction afterward did. I was crying my dumb face off.
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