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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, November 27, 2009 - 12:31 pm
I agree that Mya is not an unknown. I've known of her singing for years and years. In 2001, Mya, along with Pink, Christina Aguilera, and Lil Kim, did a cover of "Lady Marmalade" for the Moulin Rouge movie and I believe they also performed it on one of the music awards shows (the Grammys maybe). That song was number 1 for a few weeks, too. That was when I first took notice of her, eight years ago.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, November 27, 2009 - 12:46 pm
I personally don't quibble over the definition of star...that is immaterial to me. just as who the partner is. for me, it's a question of am i getting enjoyment for the time i spend watching. so i tend to like/root for the people who are entertaining me the most. some years it's the sheer artristry of a dancer that moves me, other years it's just the sheer joy, determination, and personality of the dancer that moves me.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Friday, November 27, 2009 - 2:28 pm
Yes, the dancing on SYTYCD is far different than the dancing on DWTS. On SYTYCD, these are up and coming professional dancers, people who want to make their living via dance. On DWTS -- these are celebrities, A list, B List, or barely knowns, who are dancing as a lark, as a challenge, as something new to try. It's Pro-Am -- pair the pro with the amateur and judge the amateur (never did understand voting for the pro, but that's a whole other discussion LOL). Like Texannie, I vote for who's dancing moved me, who's dancing made me smile, brought me joy. I voted for Jerry Springer! He was so entertaining.
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Skydiver6
Member
07-21-2006
| Friday, November 27, 2009 - 3:13 pm
If they just had people like Mya on the show I probably wouldn't watch it. I watch it to see people like Kelly gain confidence and show joy in their accomplishments.
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Mysti
Member
09-28-2005
| Friday, November 27, 2009 - 3:28 pm
I think if they wanted the best technical dancer to win then they would not have us vote ~ they would just take the judges scores. Mya was the best technical dancer this season & I enjoyed her performances, but I enjoyed watching Kelly's journey over the season more. I don't vote because it doesn't seem worth the effort ~ I just enjoy watching dancing. I almost wish that they were never voted off & it was just a learning & performance show ~ but I don't think that would appeal to the masses.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Friday, November 27, 2009 - 4:06 pm
Very good, Mysti. That sums it up well.
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Friday, November 27, 2009 - 5:11 pm
I haven't been around in a bit, have TONS to catch up on here, and wasn't going to say anything but Reader you made me lolol. This may be super long, cause I've wanted to post but have been under the weather so will make up for it with one big one! (you're warned lol). Trust me, there was TONS of debate about Mya's pro dancing both on the ABC board, Donny's forum AND the stream room I watched in lolol. I hadn't really known much about her dance-wise, and I was sent some YouTubes and BOY I'm STUNNED that the PRESS didn't get onto this and we were left hashing it out online. What I found ironic was how Donny was ALWAYS called out for his dancing background, which pretty much consisted of spinning around and pointing lolol, but Mya wasn't held to that same standard. It still confuses me. I think there was a slight problem with the casting this year, in that we had the Stars we knew, but unlike nearly all previous years there wasn't some unknown for us to fall in love with, like Gilles or Helio! Because the less known names didn't grab out interest, I think it made it seem like too many wannabees. But imagine if there had been a Helio or Gilles...I think we'd be feeling differently. Anyway, I personally think that without a doubt the right person won!! This is the first year I gave very few votes to anyone else. Some went to Kelly (who although known was the charming story this year), and early on, before she started annoying me too much a few went to Joanna and Derek. I just was bored to tears with Mya all season. Sure she technically danced well, but I kept looking for personality and never saw it. Not good, not bad, just BLAH. And as the season went on, there was just something about her that I didn't care for. I think it was that she just didn't seem as friendly and supportive with the others on the show. But primarily, she just never entertained me. Donny almost always did. You can see he pushed himself lightyears out of his comfort zone. I think he was underrated most of the season to compensate for him having a larger fanbase, which is why some got the impression he wasn't as good as he was. So I think between his consistantly high quality dances and always being the most entertaining (I will give Kelly honorable mention for that to be fair), that hideous trophy def went to the right person!! And FWIW, I really enjoyed this season too. I just wish the show would stop dragging things out. They turn what should be an hour or hour and a half MAX into 2 hour shows. YAWN! And part of what I loved about Donny winning was he clearly wanted it more badly than I think anyone ever has. He could have totally lost it after that Tango fiasco with the wardrobe then brain malfunction, but he pulled himself back together and IMHO outdanced everyone after that. Plus I'm not sure how anyone can argue that he had the best freestyle, and it's always said that is where DWTS is won or lost. Just look at last year!
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Friday, November 27, 2009 - 5:17 pm
OH I knew I forgot one last thing...hard to believe since that may have been my longest post here EVER lol. But to me, each year, what makes DWTS fun and how I decide who I'm rooting for is someone with a solid combination of dancing skills and personality. That's why this show caught on, unlike Sat afternoon professional ballroom dancing. We need the mix. It's why I rooted for Gilles last year, Drew and Helio a couple seasons ago, Marie for awhile, and Donny this year. They all had that combo!
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, November 27, 2009 - 6:01 pm
Everyone has a different perception. I never thought Donny danced particularly well. Ever. I think he won on personality, period. But whatever. This season really soured things for me, with the casting, the two dozen or whatever it was "stars" to get thru.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Friday, November 27, 2009 - 7:11 pm
The word on the street is that Levi Johnston (Sarah Palin's grandson's father) is interested on getting on DWTS. He's cute as a button, but icky to the nth degree. So I say a big NO!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, November 27, 2009 - 7:48 pm
He's like Jon Gosselin.. interested in ANY air time.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, November 27, 2009 - 7:51 pm
I want to puke any time I see him on the screen. He can't act his way out of a paper bag. He always has that smug look on his face. I find myself yelling at him when I see him on screen. And I laugh at the way the people on The Insider talk to him as if he is really saying something. I think he and Jon have had their 15 minutes and then some.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, November 27, 2009 - 7:59 pm
Well, add either of the two of them to the next season and I know I'll have two nights where I can watch anything ELSE!
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Mysti
Member
09-28-2005
| Friday, November 27, 2009 - 8:12 pm
Those are 2 names that would cause this faithful fan to give up on the show! YUCK
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 7:51 am
Yep if either of those guys or Kate G were on the show, I wouldn't watch or if I did, I surely wouldn't vote for them even if their pros were any of my favorites.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 8:58 am
I surely wouldn't vote for them even if their pros were any of my favorites. I'm sure Roteach isn't the only one. The pro in a couple sometimes effects who are our favorites / vote-getters along with dancing and "star" popularity.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 9:09 am
But to me, each year, what makes DWTS fun and how I decide who I'm rooting for is someone with a solid combination of dancing skills and personality. That's why this show caught on, unlike Sat afternoon professional ballroom dancing. We need the mix. Lurk, I agree. If I want to watch a pure dance competition made up of talented semi/pro dancers, I watch SYTYCD. That is a wonderful dance competition full of talented dancers who want to be professional dancers. I don't think any of the celebrities aspire for a career change to professional ballroom dancing (well, except Lisa Rinna! LOL)
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Bidasea
Member
08-04-2005
| Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 11:49 am
I hope everyone still watches the show/gives it a try next season. I know it's hard to have the winner be someone you were not rooting for. I swore that I would never ever watch Big Brother again after Evel Dick and his no talent daughter won the show. I still can't stand to even see him sitting in the audience during a show. Yuck!! But of course I watched the next season and the one after that because I'm hooked. LOL
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 12:01 pm
I love dancing. I will watch this show no matter who is on. Sometimes the ones I least expect to like become my favs. I loved this finale.
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 12:54 pm
Pamy ITA!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 1:54 pm
ditto Pamy!
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 4:40 pm
I don't care if any watches it or not. I will watch it!!!!
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 4:55 pm
LOL Ginger!
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Rosem4243
Member
06-27-2005
| Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 11:07 pm
I enjoyed this season, and will continue to watch no matter who is on the show. What I enjoy the most is Tom Bergeron and the judges. The show never fails to put a smile on my face, and its pure entertainment...reminds me of variety shows of years past, like Carol Burnett and Ed Sullivan. I miss those shows and DWTS brings back those memories of musical theater and comedy that I enjoyed so much when I was growing up. I'm looking forward to next season and who the next cast will be! A, B, C, or Z list... I'll keep watching.

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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Sunday, November 29, 2009 - 8:51 am
Amen, Rosem! You said it like I wished I had been able to.
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