Reality Update

[logisticslad]

I watch Reality TV. Some would say that I watch too much Reality TV, but I find it entertaining in a way that does not expend much mental energy and that totally works for me after a hard day of work. I realized that I am currently watching 4 of them each week. Since I usually record the show and watch it later, I don't actually vote for any of the contestants, so there may be hope for me yet...

1) Grease, You're the One that I Want This one has turned out to be more fun than I thought. Theater hopefuls attempt to fill the roles of Danny and Sandy from Grease, set to open on Broadway in the summer. The show has the contestants sing and dance to music of the Grease period to compete as well as throwing in some Grease production numbers. Having been in a production of the show myself, I find it endlessly enjoyable. My favorites are the Max and Laura, the Danny and Sandy with the most unconventional looks, but the most talent.

2) Top Design I'm not really loving this show because I think that they should not put the contestants in teams nor give them such short times to produce their designs. I realize that this format has worked for both Project Runway and Top Chef on Bravo, but I think that it falls flat here. My favorites are sophisticated style Matt (who seriously pings my Bi-dar, not just because I think he's cute), construction creative Goil, and down to earth Andrea.

3) American Idol I couldn't agree more with the judges this season - the boys as a group are not nearly as good as the girls. Of the boys, only Beat Box Blake and Chris Sligh stand out for me, whereas all the remaining girls (except Haley) have been terrific. Melinda clearly has an advantage given all her experience as a background singer, but it really is different singing lead and I am definitely rooting for her.

4) Survivor Still my favorite concept for a reality show, but I don't like the way they are executing it this season. They divided the tribes into the Haves and the Have Nots, and to no one's surprise the Haves are kicking the Have Nots' collective asses. Plus, many of the contestants are pretty annoying. I like the two smart people on the Have Nots' tribe, Yao Man, who thinks his way through every problem, and Michelle, who started a fire with her reading glasses. I cannot even remember half the people on the other tribe. Hopefully, they will switch up the tribes soon and make things more interesting.

Need I say that I'm looking forward to the new seasons of Dancing with the Stars, Project Runway, and So You Think You Can Dance?

Comments

[circesbed.livejournal.com]

I know I've said this before, but you and I really do have similar taste in reality shows (or, as I like to call them "trash tv").

Grease: I LOVE Max. I refuse to call them by their nicknames which I find stupid and lame. But I love, love, love Max. I don't really have an opinion on the women, except that I'm not a big fan of Allie. But do the two hosts annoy you?

Top Design: I'm still in love with Goil. I totally agree with you on Matt. As for Andrea, I don't really have strong feelings one way or the other. And Todd Oldham should record nighttime stories. I love his calm, relaxing voice.

Idol: I'm all about Blake and Sligh, too. I CANNOT believe Sanjaya is still there. I'm glad Antonella got voted out, too. So far, I have no complaints with any of the female eliminations. There's something about Melinda (or Mindy Doo as the EW has dubbed her) that just irritates me to no end. I think she looks like Minnie Mouse and cappyhead has pointed out that she rarely blinks. Yes, neither of those have anything to do with her singing ability, but...

Survivor: I haven't been able to keep up with this, but I hope to get back to it very soon.

Dancing: I hope Ohno crashes and burns. I loathe him.

Runway: I'm glad they figured out a way to keep Tim Gunn. That should would NOT be the same without him.

SYTYCD: I didn't watch the first season, but I got hooked on the second season. I didn't love the host on this one, either, but I hear she was better than the first season.

[logisticslad.livejournal.com]

I agree - both of the Grease hosts suck.

Goil is smart and cute. It looks like he has a lot to say in next week's episode.

Sanjaya's presence on AI is a testament to the power of the teen vote.

I haven't paid attention to the cast of the new Dancing with the Stars other than the news that Cliff Claven was gonna replace someone on it.

Much agreement about Tim Gunn. He's an essential part of the charm of the show.

I thought that Cat Deeley was a pretty good host for SYTYCD, although she has wacky taste in clothes.

[circesbed.livejournal.com]

Yeah, Vincent Pastore (Big Pussy from The Sopranos) was supposed to be on it, but the first week of training proved to be too hard for him, so he dropped out. John Ratzenberger was amenable to filling in for him even though it meant he only got two weeks of training before the first show as opposed to four like everyone else did. I'm hoping that he still does okay, though.

Ohno

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So, what's wrong with Ohno? I thought he did a great performance.

Re: Ohno

[circesbed.livejournal.com]

I'm Korean.

If you know your Winter Olympic and or short track history, 'nuff said.

Plus, I can't stand his attitude, and I really want to tear out that damned soul patch hair by hair.