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Bonbonlover
Member
07-13-2000
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 12:46 pm
Thanks Gldnlvr... I don't watch Jersey Shore.. thought that was what The Situation was known for. Every time I hear/read anything of him it is in connection with his Abs. And Carrie Ann and Cheryl Burke seemed to play them up as if that was what he was known for. Not saying that Marks did anything for me... just don't see them any different than The Situations
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 1:14 pm
I think the point was that Carrie Anne fawned all over Mike (I refuse to call him The S.. or Sitch) BECAUSE he bared his abs during the dance, but Mark was trashed for taking off HIS shirt. And at some point when they were finding out if they were in jeopardy (they were) Mike was alternately flexing his pecs. With a smirk that said "Aren't I hot stuff". Uh, no..
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Jgalt
Member
02-17-2009
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 3:47 pm
<77> If the reason is because she is not considered a "Star", I remember a Rap DJ several years ago who refused to wear dancing shoes ( it wasn't cool), he was huge and clumped around in these big tennis shoes, it was a true nightmare. I actually cringed watching him, I've never seen anything so terrible as far as dancing. No one had a clue who he was or why he was there, and he lasted for weeks! A true mystery as to why. I don't remember anyone yelling and screaming about his participation, I wonder why not? Any ideas?
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Chief
Member
08-09-2009
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 3:58 pm
Jgalt if this person is who I think you are talking about, there is absolutely no comparison to Palin, as he is indeed a bonafide star. He was actually a Rap artist with humble beginnings who rose to stardom beginning in the late 70's or early 80's when Rap first hit the music stage. He still does it today, is a producer, and had an ongoing TV show for a while. He was/is very musically inclined. I knew his work well, and he was/is very popular with R&B, Pop, and Rap music fans. Counldn't dance worth a crap though! LOL Palin is just present. IMO she has done nothing to validate stardom. Any (unknown) teenager with her same experience could have been on the show and it would have the same effect.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 4:55 pm
He would be Master P: http://www.answers.com/topic/master-p
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Keldogg
Member
08-12-2005
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 5:21 pm
There is only one reason why Bristol Palin is on this show. If her last name was Smith, she wouldn't be there.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 5:22 pm
What I didn't like about Master P was he didn't even try.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 5:24 pm
I think most (all?) of us knew who Bristol was prior to the show. That is why she is there.
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Jgalt
Member
02-17-2009
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 5:32 pm
I'm speaking about face recognition. Once again, Bristol has been on more covers of magazines and other publications and media ( for whatever reason) than many of the people who come on this show. If you put a picture of this DJ in front of your average American on the street in any town in America, I'm sure most would know who Bristol was or would find her familiar, but only about 1 out of 15 would know this DJ, just saying... You said any unknown teenager could come on this show and receive the same venom, I don't think so. Let's say Susan Sarandon had a 20 year old daughter, and she came on, now I don't know if she has a daughter, but if she did, I'm sure everyone would be gushing about how she reminds them of their mother, now wonderful etc. etc., some may mention she isn't really a star, but what the heck. We've seen this time and again, <77> I just like to see anyone dance well, I have 5 left feet, and about as graceful as a pregnant elephant, ( actually the elephant would probably be more graceful), so I so enjoy people who can dance or at least try. I don't care what walk of life they came from, who their parents are, or what their claim to fame is, just let them dance.
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Lakecat
Member
10-01-2006
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 5:40 pm
Master P was dreadful,wasnt he? Well Susan Sarandon has a daughter who is a pretty good movie star,but I get your gist jgalt. <77>
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 5:46 pm
<77> There are people on this show that I have no desire to watch. Ever. They are not "stars" to me, and so I won't watch. Not on this show, nor on any other show. The same would be true if my neighbor's daughter was on the show. She's not a "star" so why should I watch? As I said, I can choose what I want to watch, and I choose not to watch this show. <77>
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Jag2000
Member
07-01-2009
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 7:03 pm
I would like to tell you what TV Guide said about Bristol Palin.."Jeers to DWTS for tiptoeing around Bristol Palin-explain to us how being the world's most ironic "teen-abstinence advocate" qualifies her as a Star?-is a half-step up from Kate Gosselin train wreck we might've expected, but the judges have cut her too much slack for pedestrian performances." This is neither a re- publican or democratic opinion, this is what most people think!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 8:28 pm
Well there are people who also think the judges are hard on her.. hard to judge but I do think at times the judges get overly harsh in mocking some of these people (not just this season) Constructive criticism, cool.. but the mocking, while it can be humorous, isn't cool with me.
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Misspoufy
Member
09-30-2004
| Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 3:25 am
I understand folks not caring to watch certain people dance. That's fine with me, it's your choice whether or not to watch a television show. There's A LOT of shows people here at TVCH watch that I don't understand why they find so thrilling. I also understand I'm more part of a Lawrence Welk kind of generation over a MTV kind of generation, so I watch what I enjoy and let others watch what they like. My nieces brought a DVD of The Office for us to watch and assured us we'd find it hilarious, I didn't find it funny at all and turned it off after 1 episode. However, I wouldn't go to The Office discussion and tell them how horrid I thought the show was and how I can't stand Steve Carroll and think he's a poor actor and wouldn't know funny if it bit him in the behind, thereby spoiling their enjoyment of the show. I just don't watch that show. My feeling is the producers choose well known people from various entertainment as well as public fields. If you've watched Secret Life of the American Teenager you saw Bristol Palin act in a television show. She played a teenage mom when Amy went to NYC for the music camp. I haven't liked every "star" they've chosen to be on the show, but I root (and vote) for those I like and hope the others go home, afterall, that's the way the show works. Based upon Ms Palin's performances and scores, and the fact that she was in the bottom two this week, it's likely she'll go home next week and all this will be moot anyway.
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Lakecat
Member
10-01-2006
| Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 4:06 am
Im quite surprised she didnt go home this week but Im betting she has many votes just because the voters support her mother politically.
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Texannie
Member
07-15-2001
| Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 4:25 am
People vote for the stars for all sorts of reasons. People probably votes for Kurt Warner cause they are Arizona fans or Kyle cause they are Disney fans or Florence cause they liked the Brady Bunch. People vote for whatever connects them to the star.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 5:21 am
Darn. I watch the show because I like the show no matter who is trying to dance. 'Try' is the operative word for me. As long as they try they're okay with me.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 6:39 am
What Misspoufy said!
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Puzzled
Member
08-27-2001
| Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 6:44 am
I remember a Rap DJ several years ago who refused to wear dancing shoes ( it wasn't cool), he was huge and clumped around in these big tennis shoes, it was a true nightmare. I thought it was hysterical and laughed my head off. I didn't really complain because I found it so absurd in a funny/stupid way, and entertaining.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 6:54 am
I think with Master P, and yes, it was funny to watch, there was no pretense that he was going to dance or win. And wasn't Master P a last minute fill-in? He wasn't the originally scheduled singer, that season, was he?
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Moderator
Moderator
06-29-2002
| Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 7:40 am
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 8:35 am
<---hopes this thread doesnt end up in the News and Views section
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Texannie
Member
07-15-2001
| Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 8:53 am
Master P was a fill in for his son, name escapes me. I didn't care how bad he was, I hated how little he seemed to care/try. I don't care if the dancers are bad. As long as they are trying, I can't fault them for not being professional. Of course, if they are too good their background is examinded to make sure they aren't too professional! LOL
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Necie
Member
09-07-2006
| Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 8:56 am
Master P was filling in for his son I believe, who had to opt out at the last minute.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 9:00 am
He was a fill in, but he could have just said no. Instead he clomped around in non dance shoes.. but oh yeah, HIS brand of shoe.. pfft. I didn't find that funny. I have appreciation and respect for those who show up and try and he made it clear he wasn't trying. Kate's attempts failed but she tried. Bristol is trying. Monica Seles (who I adore) tried.. but she simply isn't a dancer and wasn't at a good place in her life then either. I'm sure Trista tried..
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