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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 7:03 pm
Yes but they don't point toes and the spin in the opposite direction as dancers spin so there is relearning for those who have practiced solo for years. They have advantages for sure in terms of training, learning choreography and expression and just performing in general, reaching an audience (well some skaters are better at that than others of course.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 7:25 pm
damn damn damn!!! She was one of my favs and I love Mark!!! Damn those vote for the worst ppl. That is total bull shit that the old guy and Kate stayed.
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C1mag
Member
07-12-2005
| Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 7:30 pm
another week for Edyta!!
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Reader234
Member
08-13-2000
| Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 7:36 pm
Edtya ewe! lol ( j/k) Shannon leaving early reminded me of when Jodi Foster (?) left early fan base or popularity early on tends to throw things off
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 7:42 pm
I really knew inside Kate wouldn't be going home tonight, but I'll tell you what...The next time Tom Bergeron twitters "WT#!" about something, I am going to believe him....LOL (RE: his twitter posted earlier here today when he found out the bottom 2 ahead of time and expressed his shock)
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Shel
Member
07-27-2005
| Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 7:59 pm
I loved Adam Corolla's comment about Edyta injuring her partners. I generally find him only mildly funny, but his skits on DWTS have been pretty good the last couple of seasons. Kenny Mayne, Jerry Rice and Len doing DanceCenter is definitely better though. :-)
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C1mag
Member
07-12-2005
| Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 8:31 pm
I'm gonna have to google Adam Carolla and catch what he says about her. Reader LOL I can understand she wouldn't be everyones cup of tea.
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Skydiver6
Member
07-21-2006
| Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 8:55 pm
I am SO pissed with the results! NO WAY that Shannen deserved to go. The look on her dad's face had me in tears. I'm so sick of the crappy people staying because of their fan base or vote for the worst crap. I really liked watching Shannen and looked forward to her getting better. I dread having to sit through Buzz's routine again next week. It's painful and the poor girl dancing with him looks so awkward and uncomfortable. I'd rather have seen Pam go. Yes she danced ok but I can't stand her act - ohhhh I think America has seen all sides of me. hehehe YUCK! This voting system stinks!
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Curlyq
Member
07-10-2002
| Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 8:56 pm
I knew Buzz wouldn't be the first one to go, although it sounded like he thought he should be. I figured he'd get through at least one vote, plus when they gave him 4's I figured the judges were trying to compensate for the calls he must've gotten last week. Just surprised by the bottom two. Granted, Pam Anderson was no great dancer, but there were at least three worse than her and none of them were Shannen Doherty. It's just as well since her partner was injured, but I still feel bad for her getting booted first. Really shocked at the people who are getting votes in spite of train-wreck dancing. It just broke my heart to hear about what happened to Emmanuel Pierre-Antoine's son. I always loved watching him on America's Ballroom Challenge, so I was thrilled to see that he was to be a part of tonight's performance. Then he told his story. So heart-breaking.
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Shenanagon
Member
07-28-2009
| Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 8:57 pm
I feel your pain Skydiver6. Not a result I wanted and her dad's face squeezed my heart. It should have been Buzz or Kate. Yes the voting system is awful. I hope they change it but that's doubtful.
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Jag2000
Member
07-01-2009
| Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 9:18 pm
I have never seen anyone on DWTS look as Kate did tonight. She looked like she had such fear in her eyes that at any minute she was going to either start to cry or run out of there screaming. This show is not for her. She is not a celebrity or a star. There has been no joy in her and she is trying to torment her partner just like she did her husband. I am not a fan of Pam Anderson but she did a hell of a lot better than Kate. Buzz or Kate should have gone home. I can't wait until next week and see how she acts because she can't get any worse. Can she?
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 9:18 pm
I'll admit I wanted Kate to stay at least another week. As much as I have always disliked Kate (and anybody who frequented the J&K+8 thread knows that's true), Shannen and Pamela mean even less to me. At least Kate is current. Shannen and Pam aren't current or icons. Just has-beens. To me there is a certain degree of has-been-non-icon that can't be overcome by any degree of great dancing. It really annoyed me last night when Pamela was still channeling Marilyn even during the judging. That's when we want to see the real person, not some cheesy acting. LOL, I just read my post. It looks much harsher typed out than how it sounded in my mind. Really, I'm just doing friendly conversational tone in my mind as I type.
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Cricket
Member
08-05-2002
| Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 9:40 pm
Many people were upset (including me) that the judges gave Kate higher marks than Buzz and Buzz did all his steps and knew his routine. A lot of people voted for Buzz to hopefully send Kate home, thinking they would be the bottom two. That's why Buzz was safe this week. It's very apparent that the judges want to hurry Buzz off the show so they can get on with it; yet the are giving Kate false marks that will keep her there. Shannen was trying her hardest and say what you want about Pam, she obviously listened to her dance instructor because she did fine. I could do without her 'character' but when she talks normal, she's fine. It felt like once again Kate's bad behavior was rewarded and someone who was really trying very, very hard was sent home.
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Curlyq
Member
07-10-2002
| Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 9:42 pm
Sorry, but I have more respect for someone who has been a star than someone who is just trying to stay on TV without actually having any entertainment abilities. Whether it's Kate or the Bachelor guy or the Bachelor girl (her name escapes me), I don't like to see them on DWTS. It's just a matter of time before we're watching the Octomom learn to samba. Still, if they were at least having fun and making progress I would be able to understand why some would vote for them. Being current doesn't enter into it for me. Current stars aren't available to do shows like this, which is why it's always featured the B-listers.
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Shenanagon
Member
07-28-2009
| Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 9:56 pm
Well put Curlyq and Cricket ITA.
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Stormie
Member
03-01-2007
| Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 10:18 pm
I stopped watching this show when they started having the fake-reality people on as stars--please--but I'm a huge fan of Shannen's and wanted to support her. I am so surprised to know that she was eliminated--very surprised, she did so well. I'm glad she got the opportunity to step outside of her comfort zone, though. Back to hating this show from afar.
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Shenanagon
Member
07-28-2009
| Tuesday, March 30, 2010 - 10:24 pm
Nice exit clip of Shannen and Mark, brief and sweet. http://insidetv.aol.com/2010/03/31/shannen-doherty-sent-home-on-dwts-video/?flv=1
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 3:01 am
I will keep voting for Kate as long as there are people who keep bashing her. I've never voted before this year and in fact I stopped even watching a couple of years ago. I'm watching and voting this year in support of Kate, who is a wonderful, loving mother who never did anything wrong besides trying to make her immature husband grow up. And for that she gets bashed to kingdom come. If everyone stopped bashing her I would probably stop voting. Until the day comes, which it never will, she will get all of my votes every week that she is there. I feel very sorry for her that she has so many people hating her while she is out there trying her best to do something that she told the world at the very beginning she could not do. But she was asked to be there so she is trying hard, scared as she is.
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Lostincyburbia
Member
07-29-2009
| Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 3:59 am
With all due respect for Buzz Aldrin, just as I said about Cloris Leachman, it's not fair to keep these people that really can't compete over people that are trying their best. . I also think it's a total shame to have the Cat Doll girl who is a professional dancer in the mix. It's unfair for the other to try and compete with someone they already know is going to win.
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Skydiver6
Member
07-21-2006
| Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 5:10 am
I totally agree Lostincyburbia except I'm not so sure that Nicole is going to win. I think many people feel it's not fair and they won't vote for her. People like to see stars that struggle and overcome and get better. I know I'm never voting for Nicole.
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Tmagicsaq
Member
03-26-2004
| Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 5:29 am
I don’t know the technical aspects of dance; I couldn’t tell you if someone sings a wrong note (unless it is really bad) and I wouldn’t know if an ice skater is missing a turn on a jump. What I do know is if I am entertained or moved by a performance then for me that is what makes it a success. If I could vote, I would vote for what performance made me feel happy, emotional and entertained. If the show is strictly about who can dance the best, then Buzz, Kate, Shannon….. Never stood a chance, why even bring them on the show in the first place? On the flip side, this is not fair to the people that can dance either. When buzz preformed he moved me, it was iconic; my mother cried. I hope when I’m 80 I have the guts to dance against a p*ssy cat doll!
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 6:45 am
As this is an entertainment show I think people should vote for whoever entertains them based on whatever criteria they wish to use. I enjoy watching people try hard, learn, improve and become good dancers and those are the ones that I cheer for the most.
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Misspoufy
Member
09-30-2004
| Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 6:55 am
I am constantly amazed at people who are surprised that the really bad dancers are saved while better ones are eliminated. People vote for the underdog, give them sympathy votes when they don't deserve them, vote for the one who is ...let me look at the word Twinkie used..oh yes, bashed, even though she threw a temper tantrum worthy of her youngest child and demanded that her partner be fired and replaced. Does no one recall the season where Mark and Sabrina were eliminated because no one voted for them because they "assumed" she'd be safe because she was the top judges score that week? So, what's the answer? Vote for the better dancers or quit griping 
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