Top Chef! — Page 11

Haha, that's so true.

I mean... I don't remember her even winning any of those quickfire challenges. You'd think that someone with her expertise on desserts would've managed to pull off something mildly palatable (I think that's a word, but I'm too lazy to look it up).

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And that's why I'm not disappointed that she's gone.

It was only a matter of time.

Isn't sad when you can watch a show like that and there's always that person (or two) you look at and go 'Yep, their time is numbered'? (of course, sometimes it's very obvious who's going to get auf'd)

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I just re-watched the Camp Glucose episode, where Team Black (the winners, Betty, Frank, Wolverine) were at the judges table. One judge asked whose idea was it to make the pizza. I just noticed that both Betty and Frank were raising their hands. When Betty saw Frank raise his hand, she sort of scratched her nose and put it down. LOL.

I think it was Betty who actually suggested making the pizza. They were in the grocery store and she said something about not being a parent, but kids love pizza.

Their T-Day meal was bad. However, I was really upset with the way that all went down. Why the hell did they grant five people immunity? Please!!!!

That was an intense episode totally. Betty is a total turn-coat and it is clear that she gets ugly and nasty when backed into a corner. I mean, she was blaming Marcel and he only tried to help her. It was so not his fault her dessert sucked ass! Also, how quickly she turned on Carlos and screamed at him, "you're going!!" Betty really scared me last night. She is the worst sort of person. The kind that acts all lovey-dovey and then stabs you. She is evil and I am over her.

I feel bad for Marcel and think people are scapegoating him. Just becuase Frank is a slob who leaves his toiletries in the kitchen and Marcel put them on the floor does not give him the right to threaten.

I love Elia after last night. She is a nice girl and funny. for so many weeks I thought she was uptight and rigid. I am glad to see her colors emerge.

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"She is the worst sort of person. The kind that acts all lovey-dovey and then stabs you. She is evil and I am over her."

Me too! I really liked her a few episodes ago, too, but my love has soured. My favorites are Ilan, Cliff and (although he's boring) Sam.

thirdrowcenter, I couldn't agree more. She sounded nuts! I think Betty has a screw or two loose.

The fact that no one has posted on TC makes me believe that others are feeling the same way I am. I think the show this season is pretty lame. It's just not exciting. It is missing something. I am almost ready to turn it off.

I thought the challenges get more and more assinine. I mean I understand making sure someone can rise to the occassion and improvise but asking people to shop for and make a dish without telling them what equipment will be available is just stupid and cruel to a trained cook.

It makes the judges comments sound so stupid when they are laying into someone who couldn't cook on a fire pit. I would like to see how Tom, Padma or Gail would hold up under such conditions. It was a little ridiculous. Could Gail mention her distaste for overcooked eggs ONCE more. We heard you the first time.

The contestants aren't very dynamic and I don't think TOP CHEF will make another season.

I saw the promos for TOP DESIGN and just shrugged. That is a lame idea that has been done 10 times over on all the style networks. Snooze-fest.

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Updated On: 12/7/06 at 12:53 PM

I hate to say it, Bettyboy, but I completely agree with you

(Not that I hate to agree with you, but I hate that it's true of the show).

I loved the first season and followed it religiously. I loved the concepts, the challenges, and most importantly, the contestants.

This season, everything just seems so half-assed. Bitchy contestants who pull stunts that would NOT fly in season 1. The judges have also developed even more of a God complex (further perpetuated by their blogs - has anyone read those? What self-righteous crap!)

I talked so many people into watching it this season, and they keep telling me they don't see what all the fuss is about based on the way I talked about it during the first season.

I hate that I'm not excited about the show anymore, I really do. That said, I'll still watch the rest of the season.

Oh, and Ted Allen next week? Deja vu anyone?

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"Oh, and Ted Allen next week? Deja vu anyone?"

I KNOW! He gets to meet his young Mini Me Ilan next week. I'm dying to see the two of them in the same room. Eeeee!

Pretty sad when THAT'S what I am most looking forward to. This show has definitely jumped the shark.

Dottie, I hear he's an asshole in real life.

I hate how he blinks and rolls his eyes! He is the worst kind of mentor/teacher...one that acts like you dont know what you're doing.

I still hate Marcel. I still like Betty.

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Marcel scares me.

What was crazy is that they had to cook at the beach with only a firepit to cook on.

SPOILER: Frank is now off. Now Marcel isn't as intimidated.

does anybody know when the next new episode is?