TOP CHEF 5 NY--It's not Top Chef, it's Top Pussy!

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Tiki Lou		#1081	[-]
Posts: 398 (01/09/09 3:09 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Top Chef is not above making an annoying idiot asshole the winner (ie Ilan) Jamie, unfortunately still has a shot
suckshardcore		#1082	[-]
Posts: 16273 (01/09/09 3:27 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Jamie is way more talented from what we've seen than Lisa was. Jamie is consistently on top whereas Lisa was consistently fucking retarded and awful. Lisa only made Top 3 for her drama and entertainment factor, it was obvious Steph or Richard would win over her so they just threw her in for good TV. As annoying as Jamie may be at least she deserves to be there. With that said I agree that she needs to stop making fucking scallops. Excellent you redeemed yourself, move on. As for Fantasy Top Chef, so funny, good job. I always love little things like that to add some entertainment to a thread. Love it. "Toast" killed me.
downtown somewhere in Texas		#1083	[-]
Posts: 1397 (01/09/09 3:29 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	yeah, I'm afraid fabio's cooking skills aren't as great as his personality.
downtown somewhere in Texas		#1084	[-]
Posts: 1398 (01/09/09 3:32 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	chuckersil wrote: Tiki Lou wrote: Fantasy Top Chef Padma: ok... It was so savory and sweet at the same time. The texture was so crisp on the outside yet soft on the inside. It was great to taste so much flavor in a dish that seemed simple but was so complex. What did you call this again? Ariane: Toast. OMG.. THAT KILLED ME! Toast. perfect!
Drew B		#1085	[-]
Posts: 4108 (01/09/09 4:15 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	seltzer3 wrote: It's so weird to see people even considering Carla and HBR as contenders for the finale. Based on what I've seen, they are painted as fodder. The ones I've seen them showing as possible contenders are as follows: Its really lame that Radhika is getting the shaft in editing. Based on stats alone, she is definitely in the top half. She has two quickfire wins and an elimination challenge win. She has never been in the bottom group of an elimination challenge, and has only been in the bottom for one quickfire challenge. I feel that Fabio and Jaimie are so over inflated in the rankings. Fabio hasn't won since episode 2, and has continued to make slip ups. Jaimie while has been in the top group many times, has been in the bottom for both the quickfire and the elimination challenge several times. I don't think the quickfire standings carry nearly the weight as the elimination challenge standings. Also, I would say that HBR would have been bottom three (if not eliminated) on at least one of the elimination challenges if she hadn't won the quickfire and therefore been immune. I think her cooking is at least as inconsistent as Jamie's or Fabio's, if not more so... The big difference (to me at least) is that Jamie's usually in the top with a few appearances in the bottom. Radhika is usually in the middle, with a few appearances at the top and the bottom. Somebody who is usually near the top is a contender. Somebody who is usually in the middle is fodder...
PinotEnvy		#1086	[-]
Posts: 824 (01/09/09 4:20 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	I think some of us are being too hard on Fabio and I wouldn't consider him as doing poorly. He's never been in the bottom 3 or in danger of going home as of yet. Week 1 it was Fabio v. Jeff to make a Latin dish -- it was a split decision by the judges giving Jeff the win, both dishes were well-liked. Technically not a loss and he was nowhere near the bottom 3. Week 2 Fabio won with his carpaccio. Week 3 Fabio was on the winning team and his pumkin tiramisu earned raves Week 4 Fabio was in the top 3 and if the Today Show hags had any taste, he would have won. Week 5 Fabio was stuck with "Something Blue" and his team was in the bottom 2 teams of 4. Eugene, Carla & Danny were the Bottom 3. Week 6 Fabio was stuck with 8 Ladies Dancing and he made crab cakes. While he wasn't in the top 3, he wasn't in the bottom either. Week 7 Fabio's lamb was slightly undercooked, although his ravioli & musrhoom sauce earned raves. He wasn't in the top 3, but he also wasn't in the bottom. All in all, he's doing above average. Nothing he has made has been downright terrible and ripped apart by the judges and he's never been in the bottom 3. He had a few highs and a couple of mediocres. He definitely is still poised for a chance to win the whole thing.
Drew B		#1087	[-]
Posts: 4109 (01/09/09 4:22 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	When you break it down like that, you're right. He seems more solid than I've been thinking. Has he been in the bottom a few times on quickfires? Is that why I feel like he's going downhill?
MultiGeminii		#1088	[-]
Posts: 1364 (01/09/09 4:23 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	PinotEnvy wrote: TikiLou, your snippet of Fantasy Top Chef was amusing. Thanks. I really would love to see Fabio & Stefan in the F3, because I enjoy their interplay & Fabio doesn't get offended by Stefan's competitiveness lik all the other cry babies. I also think it will be a close competition between the two of them (though Fabio has to win). The third needs to be either HBR, because I think she has the skills to possible put up a little competition, or Carla just because Carla is fun to watch and she can throw in her love, Pizzazz & good juju into the finale making it even that much more enjoyable. Fabio and Stefan must be final three, I agree! But ugh. Am I the only person who thinks HBR is petty and boring? Carla is love. <3
suckshardcore		#1089	[-]
Posts: 16277 (01/09/09 4:49 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	HBR is mildly entertaining but I think it's fair to call her boring. I disagree on her being petty though, how is she petty? Is this about the Stefan thing b/c imo I think she's totally right about him. From what's been shown he's a fucking loud, annoying douchebag and I would not want to be in the kitchen with him.
PinotEnvy		#1090	[-]
Posts: 825 (01/09/09 4:50 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Drew B wrote: When you break it down like that, you're right. He seems more solid than I've been thinking. Has he been in the bottom a few times on quickfires? Is that why I feel like he's going downhill? Quickfires: Ep 1. Finished in 2nd place after Stefan (apple peeling thing) Ep 2. Hot Dog -- Fabio in top 3 Ep 3. Recipe Book with the make soup twist. He wasn't in the top or bottom Ep 4. Amuse Bouche w/Rocco the douche. Fabio was in the bottom, because he didn't take a piece of toast, put some bacon & bullshit egg on it. Basically, Rocco is a fan of the savory & real Italians do sweets for breakfast. Ep. 5. The Palate test to "Name that Ingredient" Fabio didn't make it past the 1st round, but I think it's because he didn't understand the rules. Ep. 6. One Pot Challenge w/Martha. Fabio was in the bottom 3 for his seared duck breast & polenta (which looked delish), but apparently Martha's NJ Homemaker palate doesn't compute good food and she prefers things that taste buttery that are made w/o butter. Fabio's grandmama is going to kick Martha's ass. Ep. 7. Desert w/o Sugar -- Frenchie had an ax to grind with Italy and wasn't impressed with Fabio's cream. HOWEVER, not in the bottom. So, he was only in the bottom on 2 quick fires and I blame the judges Rocco & Martha Stewart (personally, I'm not a fan of either, so their opinions mean nothing to me.) In my eyes Fabio was never in the bottom during a quickfire. ;-)
Drew B		#1091	[-]
Posts: 4110 (01/09/09 5:13 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	So, he was only in the bottom on 2 quick fires and I blame the judges Rocco & Martha Stewart (personally, I'm not a fan of either, so their opinions mean nothing to me.) In my eyes Fabio was never in the bottom during a quickfire. ;-) I'd almost say that getting cut in the first round of the palate challenge also counts as being in the bottom group... Maybe that's too harsh... I love Fabio and hope he's a finalist. I'm relieved to see that my sense that he's been crashing and burning may not be accurate.
downtown somewhere in Texas		#1092	[-]
Posts: 1399 (01/09/09 5:36 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	PinotEnvy wrote: I think some of us are being too hard on Fabio and I wouldn't consider him as doing poorly. He's never been in the bottom 3 or in danger of going home as of yet. Week 1 it was Fabio v. Jeff to make a Latin dish -- it was a split decision by the judges giving Jeff the win, both dishes were well-liked. Technically not a loss and he was nowhere near the bottom 3. Week 2 Fabio won with his carpaccio. Week 3 Fabio was on the winning team and his pumkin tiramisu earned raves Week 4 Fabio was in the top 3 and if the Today Show hags had any taste, he would have won. Week 5 Fabio was stuck with "Something Blue" and his team was in the bottom 2 teams of 4. Eugene, Carla & Danny were the Bottom 3. Week 6 Fabio was stuck with 8 Ladies Dancing and he made crab cakes. While he wasn't in the top 3, he wasn't in the bottom either. Week 7 Fabio's lamb was slightly undercooked, although his ravioli & musrhoom sauce earned raves. He wasn't in the top 3, but he also wasn't in the bottom. All in all, he's doing above average. Nothing he has made has been downright terrible and ripped apart by the judges and he's never been in the bottom 3. He had a few highs and a couple of mediocres. He definitely is still poised for a chance to win the whole thing. yes, now I'm agreeing with you and drew. I guess I've just been extra worried because I really like the guy and hate to see him dissed like he's been. but you're right about not giving a rat's ass about martha (who even dissed his gra'ma), rocco (not the "real" italian) and frenchie (who wasn't going to give fabio a chance in hell based on a euro prejudice).
Tiki Lou		#1093	[-]
Posts: 401 (01/09/09 5:44 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Spoiler [+] Ok, what the hell is this about a spoiler that Fabio's leaving soon??? Dish...!
cindidindi76		#1094	[-]
Posts: 14456 (01/09/09 5:56 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	I haven't seen or heard that spoiler. Or any spoilers for this season, really.
Tiki Lou		#1095	[-]
Posts: 402 (01/09/09 6:03 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	it was mentioned pages ago... I usually take them with a grain of salt but I still get worried nonetheless
McWolcott		#1096	[-]
Posts: 10084 (01/09/09 7:09 PM) The Real American Psycho Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Since Fabio gets more airtime than anyone, I seriously doubt he's going anywhere soon. I saw that Stefan might be in trouble...not a word about Fabio.
AlexDSSF		#1097	[-]
Posts: 774 (01/09/09 8:03 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	One thing that bugs me (apart from the pretension of the judges and the contestants) is the fact that there doesn't seem to be a clear goal here. What does the winner get? $100,000, a spread in some magazine, and a "showcase" at a pretentious food and wine event that no one can afford to attend. They're not even competing to see who is the best undiscovered chef in the country. On Idol, they're competing for a record contract. On Top Model, they're competing for a modeling contract. Survivor and TAR, it's a cool million bucks. Even the winner of The Next Food Network Star gets his or her own show. Granted, Project Runway has a similar prize package to Top Chef, but both relative amateurs and seasoned pros compete on that show, so it could be determined that it will launch or re-launch their careers. On Top Chef, 99.9% of all the contestants have been working in fancy-shmancy restaurants for years. They're not green; they're seasoned pros. It's not like they'll get their own restaurant or cooking show by winning Top Chef. What the fuck is the point of this goddamn show?
Drew B		#1098	[-]
Posts: 4111 (01/09/09 8:10 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	AlexDSSF wrote: One thing that bugs me (apart from the pretension of the judges and the contestants) is the fact that there doesn't seem to be a clear goal here. What does the winner get? $100,000, a spread in some magazine, and a "showcase" at a pretentious food and wine event that no one can afford to attend. They're not even competing to see who is the best undiscovered chef in the country. On Idol, they're competing for a record contract. On Top Model, they're competing for a modeling contract. Survivor and TAR, it's a cool million bucks. Even the winner of The Next Food Network Star gets his or her own show. Granted, Project Runway has a similar prize package to Top Chef, but both relative amateurs and seasoned pros compete on that show, so it could be determined that it will launch or re-launch their careers. On Top Chef, 99.9% of all the contestants have been working in fancy-shmancy restaurants for years. They're not green; they're seasoned pros. It's not like they'll get their own restaurant or cooking show by winning Top Chef. What the fuck is the point of this goddamn show? IMO, the show is the point. I don't give a shit about the Idol winner's recording contract or the ANTM winner's modelling contract. I watch the show for the entertainment it offers, and once it is over, I don't care if I ever hear from/about the contestants again. The $100,000 and the opportunity to fame-whore it on TV is more than enough incentive to get hordes of applicants to compete. Above and beyond that, who really cares?
AlwaysAwesomeAdam		#1099	[-]
Posts: 856 (01/09/09 8:18 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Drew B wrote: It's so weird to see people even considering Carla and HBR as contenders for the finale. Based on what I've seen, they are painted as fodder. The ones I've seen them showing as possible contenders are as follows: 1. Stefan (front runner, I would say) 2. Fabio (slipping) 3. Jamie (slipped, but hopefully rising) 4. Ariane (has risen to the point that she's almost always in the top group) 5. Hosea (has won a few times and rarely sucked) Everybody else should have no chance whatsoever. I think Leah has been at the Top of just about every quickfire and never made a HUGE mistake.
McWolcott		#1100	[-]
Posts: 10087 (01/09/09 8:24 PM) The Real American Psycho Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Who's Leah again?

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