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Tess
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04-13-2001

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 8:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tess a private message Print Post    
Mistake on my part. I just re-watched the critique with the 3 bottom chefs and it was Spike, not Andrew who really mouthed off to the judges. Andrew was condescending, Lisa ratted out Andrew who didn't follow the rules (though the judges already knew) but it was Spike who was both condescending AND rude to the judges.

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 8:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
It was nice seeing Sam.

Tess
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04-13-2001

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 9:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tess a private message Print Post    
He's a cutie. Unfortunately, this is only my second season watching so I don't have a full appreciation for his considerable talents. I had to settle for admiring him, not what he can do.

Kappy
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06-29-2002

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 9:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kappy a private message Print Post    
I don't know, Tess, I thought all three were full of attitude tonight and have been every time they've ended up in the final three.

Liking Richard, Stephanie and Antonia at this point and actually still like Dale even though I don't appreciate his tantrums. But when you think about it, he mainly only has them when he's working with Lisa . . . . .

I noticed not too many of them seemed sad to lose Andrew.

Beth4freedom
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10-24-2003

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 10:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beth4freedom a private message Print Post    
Andrew apparently only made real friends with Spike--and I think maybe with the Aussie.

Dale does REAL well when working with Richard; they were teamed up twice and won both times--and complimented each other to boot. I credit that partly both to Richard's demeanor (one of the most mature, nicest guys there) and to his talent. Remember their winning the "perplexed tofu" challenge? They each gave credit where credit was due: Dale for his complex curry flavor, Richard for his "faux" beef tofu.

As for Lisa, I am not sure she has won anything since her unique approach to bacon, and she has been in the bottom many times, always with the attitude that she shouldn't be there.

Tess
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04-13-2001

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 11:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tess a private message Print Post    
Kappy, you and I have the same top 3. And I agree whole heartedly with you about tonight's bottom three. They were all full of an overdose of "piss and vinegar". How's that for an old saying?

I hadn't realized how many challenges Dale had won until he mentioned it tonight. He's won 1/4 of the challenges. That is impressive. And I do like him when he works with Richard. They are an excellent combination.

If we had a final four of Richard, Dale, Antonia, and Stephanie I would be pleased.

Beth4freedom
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10-24-2003

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 12:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beth4freedom a private message Print Post    
Ditto, Tess, I would like to see Richard, Stephanie, Antonia, and maybe Dale in final 4. I would like to lose Lisa ASAP, and Spike shortly thereafter.

Dale's first win was the football tailgate party. I remember I was so happy for him because he was the only died-in-the-wool Chicago football fan. Then he won two where he was paired with Richard, and tonight's of course. Can't remember the 5th win. He has also won some quickfires, but he sure lost it with the wedding wars.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 2:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I actually like Dale and he seems to have talent, just not personality to please all the time. He certainly works hard.

The bottom three tonight.. yikes! Total trainwreck in terms of schmoozing the judges..

I'm happy to have the hats leave with Andrew.

And I have to admit I keep thinking Richard is Spike because of his ridiculous hairdo.

Lisa can leave any time.. sooner rather than later.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 6:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
Sea, I *think* Spike is the one with the hats...

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 6:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Julie, I *think* your right .. Spike is the hat man.

Did I mention how hot Sam was? Oh I think I did. lol!

Bitbitsmom
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08-17-2007

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 7:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bitbitsmom a private message Print Post    
I will miss Andrew's humor -- it was always a bright spot for me and as far as personality I'm so ready for Lisa to go. However, she was quick to throw Andrew under the bus for not using all the ingredients -- wasn't she the one who refused to use polish sausage?

Angelicfairies2
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07-19-2004

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 7:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Angelicfairies2 a private message Print Post    
I'm sad Andrew left.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 8:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
as much as i dislike Lisa, she has been in the bottom three a couple of times for not following directions. i can see where she is coming from.

Panda
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07-15-2005

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 8:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Panda a private message Print Post    
Tess that final 4 seems good to me, too.

There's one thing to stand by your dish but another to have an attitude with the judges!

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 8:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
I was so hoping they would send home all of the bottom 3 last night. I couldn't stand any of those 3.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 8:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
Doesnt it feel like you are watch Big Brother with that bottom 3?

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 8:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Yeah, it's sort of a cross between Big Brother and Hell's Kitchen. Top Chef has never had so much nastiness before. Steven and Marcel and their relationships with the other chefs was much more "controlled" for lack of a better word.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 8:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
during that judging session, i found myself thinking 'i really don't like these people..this isn't fun'

Maris
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03-28-2002

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 9:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
That is exactly it Texannie, these people are not likeable and the judges are nice so it just rubs me the wrong way when they are rude and have attitudes with the judges. The judges treat them professionally, offer up constructive criticism about their dishes and they are faced with people scowling at them with arms crossed, people who think they are the seasoned chefs and the judges are just neophytes.

I really hope that Richard wins this year or Antonia just for the fact that they are truly nice people and while they want to win it isnt at the expense of ripping someone else apart.

Nerovh
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06-12-2005

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 9:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nerovh a private message Print Post    
I'm thinking Lisa could cause almost anyone to have tantrums or lose their temper. I don't think she endeared herself to the judges at all last night with her tattling, acting like they weren't aware that Andrew hadn't followed directions. She needed to go a loooong time ago.

Bluedenim
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08-09-2007

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 9:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bluedenim a private message Print Post    
My top three would be Richard, Stephanie, and Antonia as well. I also like Dale, but he's going to have to put up or shut up at this point. I think both Spike and Lisa could use a bit of humility. I couldn't stand it when Lisa said that she didn't know why she was there and asked them to tell her. She knew her rice wasn't cooked properly and now we know that was the least of her problems. Some humility to admit that you know there were problems might help with the judging. Make sure they know the problem was in the execution and not that you don't know how to cook rice.

Panda
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07-15-2005

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 9:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Panda a private message Print Post    
I liked watching Stephen and Marcel in their seasons.

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 10:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
<<----- loved Stephen!!!

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 11:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Stephen and Marcel were both really entertaining, for sure! I didn't want either of them to win, but wanted them to stay until the end because they were so much fun to watch.

Darrellh
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07-21-2004

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 12:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Darrellh a private message Print Post    
Could we have a challenge where they have to cook with an Easy Bake Oven?