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Uncle_ricky
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07-02-2007

Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 9:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Uncle_ricky a private message Print Post    
Bravo's viewer research department has probably found that viewership is way down during the week leading up to Labor Day (because of family vacations, etc.). They'd rather put a rerun on when they know the ratings will be lousy anyway and save the next original episode for after Labor Day. (FX did the same thing this week by not showing us a new episode of "Damages.")

Beth4freedom
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10-24-2003

Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 6:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beth4freedom a private message Print Post    
I've got a bunch of Top Chef reruns playing in the background while I work. It makes me sad all over again that Tre is gone: I think the biggest shock of the season for me, and I am not sure who now to root for!

Actually, it's interesting that they keep promoting the finale of "The Parker" tonight--so there is SOMETHING new on this week. Hmmm...wonder why?

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 7:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
Tre was an amazing chef in his own right, but, as a kitchen-running chef, he just didn't step up on the show. I was surprised as he is already a chef in his own kitchen -

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 8:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Mods, Sara N. is gone too, and she left before Tre. Thanks.

Scarebaby
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07-31-2005

Monday, September 03, 2007 - 8:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scarebaby a private message Print Post    
I was disappointed to see there's just reruns again tonight! Can anyone tell me when the new shows resume?

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 4:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Maybe Wednesday night - its regularly scheduled night?


Bombaycat
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07-21-2007

Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 6:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bombaycat a private message Print Post    
According to my Comcast schedule, Wednesday night's show is new and called "Chef Overboard". First they showcase their creative culinary aptitude in a supermarket-based challenge. Then the cooks plunge into a contest on the high seas and arrange a buffet. Chef Michael Schwartz is the guest judge.

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 11:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
The think I sort of thought was unfair with Tre was that although the food was bad, he had one of the only good dishes his team served, and he made three dishes. Seems to me 1 good out of 3 is better than only doing one and screwing it up.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 2:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
I think the Mods are in denial about Sara N.

The thing about the judgges is in one competition they hammer the team leader but evict someone else (Sara N for example) and then in another competition, they hammer everyone on the team and evict the leader (Tre). I think they have an idea of who they want to be in the final four, final two. It is ok with me because I really enjoy watching the show overall and I dont mind that they play around with the results.

Tntitanfan
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08-03-2001

Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 3:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tntitanfan a private message Print Post    
The head chef is responsible for each and everything tht comes out of his/her kitchen - that was Tre's downfall.

He is THE chef I would choose to cook for me, but he did NOT run the kitchen properly that night -

Maris
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03-28-2002

Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 3:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
Tnt I agree but that wasnt true in the group competition where Sara N was sent home. They didnt send the head chef home on that one.
I am just saying ..........

Cdbga
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10-04-2004

Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 8:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Cdbga a private message Print Post    
Did they really have a head chef on that challenge? I know they had individuals who stepped up a bit as leaders (Brian on the other team, CJ tried to help with team morale), but I don't think there was so much a designated leader or anyone who took responsibility as being the leader. Not disagreeing that their elimination rules seem change often and not always make a lot of sense, just thinking there wasn't really a designated head chef when Sara was eliminated. I really don't like the team challenges, anway...unless you have everyone cook on that team and still judge based on the food. I do not think it is fair to have 1 of the team members judged on a different level than the others (because only 1 can be team leader) when they are all competing. All I think that leads to is people choosing NOT to step up to a leadership role in a team environment (but then again, that is when you risk the judges deciding that week that the one who didn't step up needs to go). I think what is even worse is when your "prize" for winning the quickfire is that you get to be team leader...then you alone are judged on leadership, not just on your individual performance/teamwork like everyone else (and this happens in far too many reality shows). Oh my goodness, I am rambling. I will stop now.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 12:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
yes, Tre was exec chef for his team and the Sara M was on the other team.

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 7:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Howie is in a mood tonight.

And Hung is being arrogant.

Brian just won the Quickfire Challenge with SPAM! Love it!

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 7:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Women in BB are always talking about having a girl crush on Janie. Well, I think I have one on Padma.

Hamsterlady
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07-03-2003

Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 7:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hamsterlady a private message Print Post    
I missed the beginning of the Quickfire so I'll have to watch that part when it repeats.

And I agree with you Hermi about Padma. LOL

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 7:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
She's beautiful!

For the Quickfire, they each pulled a knife and it had a number on it and they had to work with food from that aisle of the grocery store. They only had 10 dollars, too!

Howie copped out and didn't present his dish. He said it was a mess and he would rather not put it forward in such a state. He really seems to be in a bad mood tonight.

Now they have to cater to some fashion industry people or something.

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 7:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
I also have a crush on Brian. And Dale.

Hamsterlady
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07-03-2003

Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 7:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hamsterlady a private message Print Post    
Thanks for the explanation on the Quickfire Hermi.

Brian & Dale are cuties (esp Dale) as well! LOL

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 7:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
And CJ.

Based on foreshadowing, I'm thinking Brian may go.

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 7:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Oh boy, they are all getting slammed. Oh boy. I would not want to be in their shoes. But the judges are right. They need to be doing better than this.

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 7:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
Whooooooa. Howie just tried to withdraw himself. He's pissed.

Prisonerno6
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08-31-2002

Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 7:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Prisonerno6 a private message Print Post    
I don't know that he's pissed, but I think he doesn't want to see another Tre fiasco. Tre went home because he was exec chef of the losing restaurant. I think Howie knows his dishes were the least liked by the judges, so he would throw himself on his sword to save someone he doesn't think should go home.

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 8:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
You think? Could be. I really liked his goodbye message. That was classy.

He just didn't seem to want to be there tonight.

I think the judges needed to be harsh at this point.

Hermione69
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07-24-2002

Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 8:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hermione69 a private message Print Post    
I could never be on a reality show.

Except maybe "America's Wussiest Librarian."