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Denecee
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09-05-2002

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 8:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
With the ratings this show gets, one would think they could get real stars. It is dancing with the stars. Really, I don't care because for me the stars are the professional dancers.

But, what better way for a lagging star to get noticed again?

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 9:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
I agree, Costacat. This isn't dancing with the stars anymore, I gave up on it a while ago as well. I check in here to see who gets kicked off and to see if someone did a fabulous job so I can go check it out online. But I don't watch the show anymore, gives me more time for other shows I like.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 9:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
I don't know that Sarah Palin has sinned, and it certainly isn't because she's a Republican. I just think she's stupid.

Chitchat58
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07-25-2008

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 9:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Chitchat58 a private message Print Post    
If the stars were of a higher caliber I don't think I would watch. Most stars who are that famous are too comfortable in the spotlight, and I don't think they would take it as seriously as the so called D Lister's would. These stars seem to genuinely want to please the viewing audience, and really want to be there.

Rosem4243
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06-27-2005

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 9:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosem4243 a private message Print Post    
I suppose it just depends on what you're into.

If you look at DWTS as a competitive reality show, like AI or one of those model or cooking shows, then you're probably going to be unhappy.

I look at DWTS as pure entertainment, like a 21st Century Ed Sullivan Show. I don't even care who wins, and after all, they just win a trophy - no singing or modeling contract.

So that's why I don't care who they put on as a 'star' - or as I like to think of them: contestants on a game show!

Dancing with the Contestants would NOT be a good title for the show, however.



Dillybean
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08-14-2010

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 9:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dillybean a private message Print Post    
Sometimes I don't' think that the people that accept to be on this show, know just how much work it involved. I read that there were a 'few' diva's this season that were upset at how much time they had to put into practice. Kind of a reality check for some.

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 9:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
How about "Dancing with the Professionals"?

Sia
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03-10-2002

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 9:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sia a private message Print Post    
At least a couple of the celebrity dancers (as opposed to the professionals) have really surprised me so far this season: both Audrina Patridge (whom I had a negative opinion of before the season started) and The Situation have turned out to be better dancers that I figured they were.

Margaret Cho has REALLY surprised me. I think she's doing a respectable job of dancing, and she is clearly not someone with a dance background. I like her wardrobe choices so far; they have kept her tattoos covered, which I would find distracting if they were exposed. I suppose eventually as the season goes on she may bare her arms and shoulders. She keeps her tatts covered on "Drop Dead Diva," too.

I don't know if Kyle Massey has danced in the past, but I'm amazed at how light he is on his feet for a big guy; I also find him extremely entertaining and likable. He is well paired with Lacey; they're both young and energetic.

Bristol Palin, imo, is gaining confidence and is becoming a stronger dancer. I admire her courage for going on national TV despite all the negative press about her. Her mom's politics should be totally left out of the picture as far as the news media is concerned, but I thought it was Bristol's costume choice for the first week was very clever; the conservative suit (reminiscent of her mother's wardrobe) over the really cute, short dress was like an "in-your-face" to her detractors.

I never know who the professional athletes are, so it is interesting to learn about them and get a glimpse into their private lives. Does the one athlete (Kurt? I have no idea at this point) have an eldest son who has special needs? I have not heard much about the family, but the little bit that has been shown on DWTS shows them to be tight-knit and supportive.

The athlete paired with Cheryl Burke, imo, is at a disadvantage because of the tremendous difference in their height. He might have had an easier time dancing with a taller woman. Cheryl is awesome, though, so they might go far.

Hasselhoff and Bolton were voted off in the proper order, I feel. They just aren't dancers and might have been able to improve, so it's sort of a shame that they won't get the chance.

Sometimes I think it would shake up reality shows if the contestants who were voted off were simply removed from the list of people eligible to WIN the competition--but they got to stay on the show and keep things going. So on DWTS the early losers would have no chance of winning so their scores wouldn't count, but they could at least get to keep learning--and entertaining the audience.

On Big Brother the people voted out early would be ineligible to win, but would stay in the house and keep on making drama. It's just my own wacky, ridiculous idea. I've thought about this for a long time, and after hearing of the second suicide of a chef on a Gordon Ramsay series, it sounds even better to me. I can only imagine how humiliating it would be to be forever known as the first one voted off of whatever-show: first one voted off the island, first one sent home in the limo, first one chopped, etc. That has to be hard.

Ginger1218
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08-30-2001

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 9:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ginger1218 a private message Print Post    
I think the debate is a little intense. It is an entertainment show, if you like it watch it, if not, then don't. This is how they want their show to be. The only way you can show your dislike is - don't watch it - very simple. I enoy it, because it is entertainment. If it ceases to become entertainment, then I will change the channel

Dillybean
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08-14-2010

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 9:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dillybean a private message Print Post    
Sia, I agree with a lot of your observations so far.

I find the Situation funny....he reminds me of some nerd of a TV show, but I can't quite put my finger on it yet.

Audrina Partridge was a suprise to me also. Didn't think I would like her, but she seems to be really trying.

Lazylu
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04-09-2010

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 9:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lazylu a private message Print Post    
Ginger, I agree with you, the show is about entertainment.

It is not about religion or politics, at least it shouldn't be.

Ophiliasgrandma
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09-04-2001

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 9:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ophiliasgrandma a private message Print Post    
To me it is about entertainment, and I am entertained.

Shelb724
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10-20-2002

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 10:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shelb724 a private message Print Post    
My opinioni for what its worth--Sarah Palin is the spokesperson for the Tea Party. The Tea Party is taking over the Republican Party and they are not happy about it. If you have ever watched any Youtube of their events (including the Glenn Beck idiocy), you will see why there was booing.

Having said that--I do think that Bristol is a lot better than Goslin (cannot think of her first name for some reason). I still don't get the activist label and I won't be voting for her any time soon, but she's not horrible.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 10:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
They've already shown that the booing was NOT directed at Sarah Palin

Beachcomber
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08-26-2003

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 10:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Beachcomber a private message Print Post    
Rick Fox and Kurt Warner are two extremely handsome men, and ladies that is entertainment!!

I really enjoyed loved the young singer last night, she is like a petite female James Brown. She certainly has a style and look that you can't forget.

Lurknomore
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07-07-2001

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 10:23 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lurknomore a private message Print Post    
No Huk they TOLD us, they didn't SHOW us lol. No camera's showed what Sarah or Tom were doing at that time or where the booing audience was looking. All ANY of us can do is speculate with no way of knowing which is true!

I would like a nice mix of "Stars" and I do think it would be nice if we got a few slightly higher level ones than say "the Situation." And I still say Bristol has no business being there and it has nothing to do with politics. She simply is not a Star on any list....just tabloid fodder due to a relative. To me that is to far a stretch.

I just wish there would be a little more focus on the dancing and related stories then all this DRAMA that keeps feeling more and more forced!

Sia
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03-10-2002

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 10:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sia a private message Print Post    
Let's compile a list of celebrities (or starlets, whatever) that we would LIKE to see on DWTS in future seasons. Post your celebrity picks and give a brief explanation of why you'd watch if he/she were on the show. I'll start off:

Kelly Ripa - don't know if she can dance, but she looks built for it with her fabulous legs!

Regis Philbin - don't watch his show, but he would complain the whole time, which would be funny

Jennifer Garner - LOVED her on Alias; she's been taking a break since the birth of her baby

John Hannah - because I'm in love with him, quite simply

Helen Mirren - best actress ever, my favorite

Juliette Lewis - she's offbeat, different

Jason Alexander - he CAN dance, and he's charming

Jeff Lewis - his OCD would be great entertainment

Kim Zolciak - I would make fun of her no matter what she did on the show

Okay, that's a partial list. This might be fun if you would add your picks! This might have been done before, but I thought I'd take a stab at casting, LOL.

Rosem4243
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06-27-2005

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 10:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosem4243 a private message Print Post    
No, Lurk, they did SHOW US! Didn't you see that they showed the judges reacting to the booing?

Then, a shadow of Tom goes past them as he approaches SP, then the audience applauds as Tom begins to interview her.

Plain as day to me, unless they edited it to look that way, but they way it was SHOWN indicates that the booing was not directed at SP.

And as much as I dislike the woman, I was relieved to see that people are not that bad, as to boo someone who is there to support her daughter.

Shelb724
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10-20-2002

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 11:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Shelb724 a private message Print Post    
So who was the singer. I really liked her but I missed her name. Thanks!

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 11:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Just heard on the news that Palin went into a bar in Anchorage. As she's underage, it was illegal for her to do so. So really... if you were 19, would YOU go into a bar when everyone knows your age? Sorry, just don't buy into anything from this family. (And presumably the bar owner will get into trouble too, for allowing a minor to remain on premises.)

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 11:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
Is there a law against going into a bar if you don't drink? One of my friends is from the New Jersey/New York area and she told many tales about how they would all hang out in the bars long before they were of drinking age. That was part of their social culture...parents and kids went.

If Mrs. Palin was booed shame on the people in the audience...she clearly had one of her younger daughters with her. I would hope that people would have more restraint than to openly boo a woman who is accompanied by her child. If indeed they did boo her then they are without scruples, IMO. That's just shameful. This was neither the time nor the place.

Texannie
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07-15-2001

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 11:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
I have never seen so much debate over a single word!!

It's not illegal to enter a bar at any age. It is illegal to underage drink. If she was SERVED alcohol that is illegal too, and the establishment will get in trouble unless she presented a fake ID.

Karuuna
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08-30-2000

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 11:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
Annie, FWIW, that depends on the state and the bar.

In my state, bars that serve ONLY alcohol and appetizers are not permitted to admit anyone underage.

Bars that are also restaurants can, but often have separate bar and eating areas for clarity.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 11:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Texannie the news I have read says that in Alaska you can't go into a bar underage, unless it is deemed a resturant.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - 11:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
It is illegal to enter a bar in California if you are underage. It is illegal to enter a bar in Alaska if you are underage. You don't have to NOT drink, you simply cannot even enter the bar. Period. There is a reason IDs are checked at the door, and that is to prevent underage people from entering.

I don't know what will happen to the bar owner, but I'd be willing to be the younger Palin knows exactly what she did wrong. And while she apparently wanted to see her DWTS partner perform on stage, it was STILL illegal to do what she did.