Dancing with the Stars..Foul?
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I agree! The fans must be feeling sorry for jerry since the judges are so hard on him. Lisa should still be on. I cant believe how good of shape she is in. I was watchin entertainment tonight and she was on there with her husband. He told her she was getting too skinny from all the dancing and she said she hasnt had a body like that since she was 18. maybe I need to take up ballroom dancing!!!!
Mckmain
Cathlete
I have to disagree...I think Jerry is the most improved celebrity there. I wouldn't say he is better than Lisa but the judges were very cruel to Jerry thursday night. I don't believe he will win and I don't think he should win...but I think the judges basklashing is why Jerry is still there...just my 2 cents...
...Carole
...Carole
kathryn
Cathlete
I agree. It's a populatiry contest, and NOT a contest of skill or talent or performance. I even called in and voted (for the first time) voting as many times as it would let me for Lisa, becasue I was afraid Jerry's football fans would pass him through (especially after he hade the HIGHEST call-in votes last week).
I think they should do like Skatiing with the stars and get rid of the call-in votes. The veiwer votes system works for American Idol, because those contestants don't have a fan base already, and they are getting votes based on their talent. Whereas here, the votes are definitely NOT based on talent, but on how many fans the person has. (I thought it was very telling that Jerry started really bumping up in viewer votes after his appearance at the Super Bowl).
Very unfair. I thought Lisa put a lot of heart and soul into the contest, and was most improved, and had a lot more to show us. Jerry not only picked up George's use of props, but his stiff way of dancing (which is fine if you're a 70+-year old man with broken ribs, arthritis, etc., but NOT a young guy).
BOOOOOOOO! BOOOOOO!
I think they should do like Skatiing with the stars and get rid of the call-in votes. The veiwer votes system works for American Idol, because those contestants don't have a fan base already, and they are getting votes based on their talent. Whereas here, the votes are definitely NOT based on talent, but on how many fans the person has. (I thought it was very telling that Jerry started really bumping up in viewer votes after his appearance at the Super Bowl).
Very unfair. I thought Lisa put a lot of heart and soul into the contest, and was most improved, and had a lot more to show us. Jerry not only picked up George's use of props, but his stiff way of dancing (which is fine if you're a 70+-year old man with broken ribs, arthritis, etc., but NOT a young guy).
BOOOOOOOO! BOOOOOO!
Little Angel
Cathlete
I'm sure Jerry is likable and has improved quite a bit, but Lisa deserved to be in the finals. Obviously it's the fan voting that is carrying the largest clout here!
This supports my theory that Drew will be the ultimate winner, because it is obviously young women who are doing most of the voting! And I suspect that now that Master P is gone, the young African American female vote has gone to Jerry. I don't believe men are voting in nearly the numbers that the young women are; if so, Stacy certainly would NOT have been in the bottom 2 last night! So I don't think male football fans are as much as a factor as the young girls are.
Stacy is the best dancer, with Drew close behind. I think in the end, the trophy goes to Drew, courtesy of the young fans.
I hated to see Lisa go! But I would have hated to see Jerry go as well. This is a great cast, and we're really enjoying the show.
This supports my theory that Drew will be the ultimate winner, because it is obviously young women who are doing most of the voting! And I suspect that now that Master P is gone, the young African American female vote has gone to Jerry. I don't believe men are voting in nearly the numbers that the young women are; if so, Stacy certainly would NOT have been in the bottom 2 last night! So I don't think male football fans are as much as a factor as the young girls are.
Stacy is the best dancer, with Drew close behind. I think in the end, the trophy goes to Drew, courtesy of the young fans.
I hated to see Lisa go! But I would have hated to see Jerry go as well. This is a great cast, and we're really enjoying the show.
honeybunch1
Cathlete
Lisa was good, but you gotta like Jerry for trying so hard. He's very likable, must like George.
Just Do It!
Just Do It!
melodygirl
Cathlete
I agree, Robin. I wanted Lisa to stay.
BTW: Regarding your post on our other thread -- I'm even thinking of getting an inversion table to strreeetttcchhh my body, ha! Think "dancing w/the stars Stacey legs" baby!!!!! ;-)
Til we spar again......:7
BTW: Regarding your post on our other thread -- I'm even thinking of getting an inversion table to strreeetttcchhh my body, ha! Think "dancing w/the stars Stacey legs" baby!!!!! ;-)
Til we spar again......:7
Imafitnessfreak
Cathlete
It's all "fan base" and self promotion. A few weeks ago, he went to the Super Bowl with his dance partner and marketed himself. Last week, Drew and his partner went to Disney to promote themselves (one guess who came in 1st place last night).
A tear actually ran down my face when Lisa was hugging her DH...I felt bad for her. Her enthusiasm and energy was amazing and I will miss that.
Drew and Stacy have a dance background and I don't think that is fair. Jerry almost spit that at the judges Thursday night but swallowed the words and said "I was just a football player before this".
A tear actually ran down my face when Lisa was hugging her DH...I felt bad for her. Her enthusiasm and energy was amazing and I will miss that.
Drew and Stacy have a dance background and I don't think that is fair. Jerry almost spit that at the judges Thursday night but swallowed the words and said "I was just a football player before this".
rjroubi
Cathlete
Sarah,
I think you are right...it is all "fan based" and self promotion which is why I thought it was foul. Of course, you will never be able to get people with totally equal backgrounds competing...it's just not ever feasible. I still believe it is really foul in a dance competition to see the less talented win due to a popularity contest (it tells the viewer that it really isn't about being the best dancer at all). I also didn't hear them say we should vote for who was the most improved... as much as you like to see them all do better.
For me, the show has a major credibility problem (Master P, Jerry staying on way beyond their time) which is probably why I'm not so sure it's entertaining anymore. The show it turns out is really not about the dance (it's about who is more popular) so I guess I'm finding it more irritating then entertaining. I will probably watch it until the end, but I'm not quite sure I will watch it if it has a next season.
Robin
I think you are right...it is all "fan based" and self promotion which is why I thought it was foul. Of course, you will never be able to get people with totally equal backgrounds competing...it's just not ever feasible. I still believe it is really foul in a dance competition to see the less talented win due to a popularity contest (it tells the viewer that it really isn't about being the best dancer at all). I also didn't hear them say we should vote for who was the most improved... as much as you like to see them all do better.
For me, the show has a major credibility problem (Master P, Jerry staying on way beyond their time) which is probably why I'm not so sure it's entertaining anymore. The show it turns out is really not about the dance (it's about who is more popular) so I guess I'm finding it more irritating then entertaining. I will probably watch it until the end, but I'm not quite sure I will watch it if it has a next season.
Robin
melodygirl
Cathlete
>BTW: Regarding your post on our other thread -- I'm even thinking >of getting an inversion table to strreeetttcchhh my body, ha! >Think "dancing w/the stars Stacey legs" baby!!!!!
>Til we spar again......
;-)
Robin - just in case you missed the post, above is a copy.:7
>Til we spar again......
;-)
Robin - just in case you missed the post, above is a copy.:7
rjroubi
Cathlete
Melody,
Hmmmm......I heard there are some places in Japan that do operations that can increase your height by quite a few inches...and that sounds like about all I will need to beat you. I may need a few years recuperation, but "I'll getcha shorty"....hehehe. And you thought I would be scared off by a wimpy inversion table...ha!
As for Stacy's legs....OMG... All she did was come out in that cute little outfit and my DH turns to me and says, "Yep, she's the best." I looked at him, scowled and said, "Honey, she didn't even dance yet." He grinned, shook his head and said, "With that outfit on....she doesn't have to...she automatically wins..." LOL.
Robin
Hmmmm......I heard there are some places in Japan that do operations that can increase your height by quite a few inches...and that sounds like about all I will need to beat you. I may need a few years recuperation, but "I'll getcha shorty"....hehehe. And you thought I would be scared off by a wimpy inversion table...ha!
As for Stacy's legs....OMG... All she did was come out in that cute little outfit and my DH turns to me and says, "Yep, she's the best." I looked at him, scowled and said, "Honey, she didn't even dance yet." He grinned, shook his head and said, "With that outfit on....she doesn't have to...she automatically wins..." LOL.
Robin
melodygirl
Cathlete
Robin: Ditto on the DH comments. Even my youngest DSs (8,8 & 11) are entranced by Stacey!! I'm having a leg transplant.;-)
Conni
Cathlete
My take, for what it's worth:
Lisa - Most improved, most dedicated, best personality of all of them. Huge loss for the show.
Stacey - Robotic, looks the same in every style, boring...zzzz
Jerry - No dance ability whatsoever, limited rhythmic connection, huge fan base, obviously.
Drew - the best, should win, IMO. Best dancer ( for not having the training ), truly feels each style and makes it unique. Best partner by far, you sometimes wonder who is the contestant and who is the pro. My vote goes to Drew.
Lisa - Most improved, most dedicated, best personality of all of them. Huge loss for the show.
Stacey - Robotic, looks the same in every style, boring...zzzz
Jerry - No dance ability whatsoever, limited rhythmic connection, huge fan base, obviously.
Drew - the best, should win, IMO. Best dancer ( for not having the training ), truly feels each style and makes it unique. Best partner by far, you sometimes wonder who is the contestant and who is the pro. My vote goes to Drew.
I agree with the last comment. I really feel bad that Lisa was voted off because it was very obvious that she was a better dancer than Jerry. I agree Jerry seems to be a nice guy and he's trying hard but I mean, gee whiz they took George off and he had great personality but that's not enough to keep him on. I think there is something about Stacy that seems very robotic. The chemistry between Drew and his partner just make their dancing very interesting to watch, I really like those guys. Just a side note, I saw Lisa Rinna on the Tony Danza Show this morning and she was very gracious about the whole thing and stated that Jerry really is quite the gentleman and a very sweet man, she said she was just glad she was able to participate. She said her husband told her that if she won, he'd try it next year. It would be cool if they could dance together.
kathryn
Cathlete
>Melody,
>Hmmmm......I heard there are some places in Japan that do
>operations that can increase your height by quite a few
>inches...and that sounds like about all I will need to beat
>you.
I walked into my bedroom this morning when the radio-alarm was on, and caught the tail-end of a commercial for some kind of supplement that is supposed to make you taller! WTF?
>Hmmmm......I heard there are some places in Japan that do
>operations that can increase your height by quite a few
>inches...and that sounds like about all I will need to beat
>you.
I walked into my bedroom this morning when the radio-alarm was on, and caught the tail-end of a commercial for some kind of supplement that is supposed to make you taller! WTF?