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Commercials That Annoy, Irritate or Outright Enrage
Deskisamess replied to Maverick's topic in Commercials
Yes! The tongue! Grossed me right out. I liked the idea behind the fleshy cowboy hat, and wasn't as bothered by that one. Any commercial with an open mouth, tongue, under tongue, weird dentist thing holding the mouth open, people eating with slow motion spoon/fork being placed in the mouth...just stop it. Remember the lady referee eating yogurt? Gah! -
Spring Baking Championship - General Discussion
Deskisamess replied to Aethera's topic in Spring Baking Championship
I keep hoping Nancy Fuller will retire from on camera work. Ah well. -
America's Test Kitchen - General Discussion
Deskisamess replied to David T. Cole's topic in America's Test Kitchen
I don't understand how that carrot cake can be considered a "quick" snack cake. Maybe if I had several food processors, a sous chef, and a maid to do the clean up, I could assemble it fairly quickly. But all the work involved takes this out of the realm of "quick." The fact that Toni was on camera was enough for me to immediately not like the recipe. The raisins and the nuts on top tipped the scale to a hard no for me. The process for those pretzels? What average home cook is going to do all that? If a hazmat suit is required in order to make the recipe, there is zero chance it's happening here. -
It was ok, but if it falls into the habits LMS did, where the more liberal characters are caricatures and have no resemblance to actual people, I'm out. 'I'm conservative, but realize those who are have more liberal views still have valid opinions and are not all crazy fringe. There doesn't seem to be much connection between the mom and the kids. No tension because they've left their home, no complaining about leaving their friends behind. It just didn't ring true. We raised 4, this kind of a change would have evoked much complaining and angst. I really just don't want heavy doses of politics in my "entertainment." There are plenty real world issues this family would be dealing with. Sure, their political differences will frame some of it, but not all. Putting a tentative young driver behind the wheel of that car was just stoopid.
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Commercials That Annoy, Irritate or Outright Enrage
Deskisamess replied to Maverick's topic in Commercials
Obnoxious and bizarre. If you removed the cologne bottles from the commercials, they would be meaningless. And trying to capitalize on the media focus on trans folks by casting Elliot Page in the one shown here. -
Commercials That Annoy, Irritate or Outright Enrage
Deskisamess replied to Maverick's topic in Commercials
DayQuil commercial with sick folks, with red runny snotty noses in close up camera shots. Ugh, just terrible disgusting marketing. That is horrifying. -
Can you imagine the comments if Noel suddenly started wearing plain sweaters/jumpers?
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I had to stop following the show on Facebook because of spoilers.
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S15.E09: Patisserie Week - Semi-final
Deskisamess replied to TVbitch's topic in The Great British Bake Off
Agreed. I think his lack of modulation is part of the issue for me, maybe that is partly nerves. I can't believe this season is almost over, it's flown by. I've been watching the Australian version, which is very similar in format. I've only found this season and last season of that show online. They bake in a "shed" instead of a tent. The female judge doesn't seem to have a huge vocabulary with her comments, so much of what she says is the same thing over and over. -
S15.E09: Patisserie Week - Semi-final
Deskisamess replied to TVbitch's topic in The Great British Bake Off
His voice is like nails on a chalkboard for me. Sumayah's didn't bother me at all, she sounded a lot like one of my nieces, and her "vocal fry" is tiny compared to Christian's. I wasn't surprised Gill went home, she is a great baker but didn't show the finesse of the other bakers. I'd like Dylan to win it all. -
Commercials That Annoy, Irritate or Outright Enrage
Deskisamess replied to Maverick's topic in Commercials
Those people with complex medical needs, multiple doctors, multiple medications, will really appreciate a good broker who helps them pick a plan. We've a family member with 6 doctors, on more than 10 meds. The broker was able to sort thru the fog and found the right plan for her. It can be very intimidating, especially when one insurance company drops an entire group of doctors & hospitals, months before Open Enrollment. -
America's Test Kitchen - General Discussion
Deskisamess replied to David T. Cole's topic in America's Test Kitchen
Chicken thighs don't dry out like the white meat, and are better if cooked to a higher temp. I've cooked them to 165, and they just aren't good yet, the texture is too similar to raw. I like 180 for on bone thighs with skin. -
I looked up the info on blueberries in the UK, and they come on later in the summer and stay into the fall, some varieties into November. I'm in Ohio, and they usually come on in early June. Im sure going to miss Nelly. Her energy was so positive and lovely.
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America's Test Kitchen - General Discussion
Deskisamess replied to David T. Cole's topic in America's Test Kitchen
A couple of reasons most likely. Most legit medical sources have come out and said there is no benefit for seasonal allergy sufferers of using local honey. That combined with the fact that this is "medical" info, which they aren't going to delve into, is the reason. -
I adored Noel and Sandy together. Matt was never a good fit, he and Noel ended up acting like two 12 year old boys. Noel and Allison make a nice pair too. Looking forward to the next episode.