[S06.E11: Where the Wild Things Were]

How old is Diana supposed to be? I recall they acknowledged her super-speedy aging when she was younger, but nothing since then.

[S05.E11: James K's Story]

Maybe the daughter is trapped in one of his folds. That would explain her absence and the weight gain!

[The Consultants]

Shay needs to stfu and go away.

[S14.E14: Comida Final]

Good interview of a Brooke and Shirley.

http://www.vulture.com/2017/03/top-chef-brooke-shirley-on-season-14-finale.html

[S14.E14: Comida Final]

I seriously don't get how indignant some people are that one person's food is better than another's, contrary to the judges opinions, without actually tasting the food. Just because you like someone doesn't mean their food is better. 

Also completely do not get where this entitlement thing about Brooke comes from. She has a very dry sense of humor, and her tone can be a bit flat, but she is clearly well liked. When things get serious, these contestants are in work mode. For Brooke that means being very blunt, for Shirley that means being extremely loud/shrill. Neither means that one is a better chef or person.

[S14.E14: Comida Final]

Guess I'm in the minority once again, but thrilled that Brooke won. Aside from her flan, she cooked the better meal- plain and simple. If I never have to hear about Shirley's emotional connection to her 18 million inspirational ancestors again, it will be too soon. 

Shirley started things by picking Casey to mess with Brooke. There was clearly gamesmanship going on. Nothing wrong with that in a competition, but let's not pretend that Shirley is a saint. Also, with editing, we don't really know if Brooke or Shirley said anything to the judges about the pork belly. Personally, I think it would have been an a**hole move for Shirley had not given Brooke the pork since she did not need it. Either way, I have full confidence that Brooke could have cooked the hell out of some short ribs if she had to go with plan b.

[S05.E09: Nicole's Story]

Why do these people always have brown sofas? Wait- maybe I don't want the answer to that question.

[S14.E12: Cooking Away In Margaritaville]

I don't understand the Brooke hate. She's a talented, well-rounded chef. Her major weakness is when she gets into her own head, but when she's free to cook without overanalyzing, she's fantastic. She has a dry, sarcastic sense of humor, and generally seems to be very well liked by the other contestants. I'd be happy to see her win, though this competition appears to be Sheldon's to lose.

And with John finally gone, we've all won.

ps- no more Blaise, please. 

[S14.E12: Cooking Away In Margaritaville]

Tom's eyes nearly rolled out of his head everytime Blaise opened his mouth at Judge's Table.

[S14.E11: Adiós Charleston, Hello James Beard]

I've done events at the James Beard House, and it's less about creativity and more about representation of place/style. If a Pacific Northwest chef is cooking, the ingredients are flown in and the wines are all from the same region, etc. 

After years of Top Chef putting creativity before flavor, it's nice to see that it seems to be getting back to flavor and away from tricks. They seem to be anti-sousvide and now reward people for actually knowing how to cook meat properly!

[S14.E11: Adiós Charleston, Hello James Beard]

Am I alone in finding Shirley completely annoying? I have zero issues with someone referencing their heritage or history. My issue is that she must have 85 grandmothers due to the number of times she references these magical memories of hers that paint a romantic picture for the judges that completely influence their decisions. Combined with her 'awe shucks, I hope they like it' attitude, she's definitely a master games player.

[S23.E10: Platform Power]

Seriously, they sent Paige home but we have to have Patty and Selma there? I didn't realize that they spelled 'boss' O-L-D.

[S05.E06: Erica's Story]

Man, that episode made me sad.

[S05.E04: Kirsten's Story]

How old is Kirsten?

[S14.E08: Restaurant Wars]

Can't stand Katsuji, but John and his overinflated ego (and nonstop lies) should have gone.

[Call The Midwife In The Media]

It's airing in NY on Christmas!!!

[S04.E17: Where Are They Now? Bettie Jo and Susan]

Does anyone have an update on Bettie Jo?

[S02.E06: Drag Fish Tank]

I adore Katya, and loved everything she did this week, but would have to give Alaska the edge in the LSFYL. She does less, but it's hard to take your eyes off of her. I wish Roxxy was gone, but Tatianna was clearly competition for the top. 

Detox is so underwhelming this season. Hoping next week it is Roxxy and Detox in the bottom, so Alaska needs to get rid of one of them.

[S02.E05: Revenge Of The Queens]

Our long national nightmare is over! Can I get an amen?

[S02.E04: Drag Movie Shequels]

Phi Phi is even more vile now than in her season. Blech. Not a single thing she's done is even vaguely impressive. Ready to never, ever see her on my tv again.

[Dating Naked - General Discussion]

I'm not sure if you knew this, but Michelle is a model.

[Roadies - General Discussion]

My DVR cut off the end of the episode. It ended with Reg running through the airport. Can someone fill me in on the last bit?

[S02.E01: XL 2 Sneak Peek - Mission Impossible]

I'm not convinced that we saw the entire conversation between Darren and Steven. Darren might have twisted the words a bit, but with Steven's greatly over inflated self-worth and opinions on his skills, I can easily imagine him talking smack about the others (just as he did about Ryan from the beginning).

Looks like Ryan just failed at his audition for his own show. 

Obviously these people are amazing and doing things I would never, ever contemplate, but I am just so over the macho BS. This year might not pack the drama like last year did, but there are way fewer truly dislikable people involved.

[The Quotes Thread: The Library Is Open]

RuPaul to Thorgy: 'Thank you for serving Frida Kahlo realness'.

[My Diet Is Better Than Yours - General Discussion]

So many delightful snarkworthy moments tonight!

I replayed the woman telling off Shaun T when she quit the 5K: "Okay, you just took this to a whole nother level." [stomp stomp stomp]. LOL! He only asked her if she really wanted to be there. Fightin' words!

Loved it when the new trainer was "certified" in Ab Development or whatever. And Mr. Buff standing next to the treadmill, going "Seriously, the other shoe??"--hilarious.

There was once a cartoon character named Baby Huey--a gigantic bald baby, wearing only a diaper, who went toddling around causing mayhem. Hello, Jeff.

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The woman and her helpful husband were both very sweet when they got their wedding rings back on. I don't think needing to replace your XL jeans is really a significant factor in weight re-gain (although boxing them up and getting them out of the closet is smart.) Maybe after no one else seemed likely to boot his trainer, they were desperate for client-trainer conflict.

It's weird they're jumping ahead six weeks to the finale. If part of the concept was showing the contestants' ability to maintain the various plans without on-site coaching, they didn't do much to play up that angle.

Oh! One more thing. Why do the three women clients have to go around in sports bras and bicycle shorts, showing off their midriff flab, while the men get T's and big comfy OP shorts??????

Yes to all of that snark! Though the real Baby Huey is far more endearing than Jeff.