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I am ready to voice my opinions on this episode and the episode from last week. (Sorry, I got really tired in the middle of the food truck episode so I had to go to sleep last night.) So, for the food truck challenge... I was surprised to see Carson go too. But his waffle looked awfully delicious even though it wasn’t airy and it was hard to eat. You know, I think it’s hard to make a dessert savory these days because you end up losing the challenge almost every single time. What is it specifically about Eric that makes him annoying? Fuller has some type of cancer (I don’t know specifically; it’s probably breast cancer). Remember last season when he was really sick and had to go to the hospital, but then he came back on TCJR and eliminated himself because he said he felt really sick? That’s why he looked bored. Some people with cancer get tired a lot... For the all-around-the-world challenge... The preheat was meh. I don’t think it was necessary to have these kids’ parents shop for them when they have shopped themselves this whole competition. Especially Londyn’s mom...she looked pissed with Londyn. I think these kids are old enough to know that they have responsibilities and I think the idea of their parents shopping for them is just weird and stupid. I refuse to shop for my 12 yr old daughter when she can shop herself. I thought Noah was absurd when he substituted the real name for the continent (Australia) with Oceania. Having not studied geography since 1982, I don’t remember my teacher ever saying Oceania. One more thing: Vanessa’s clothing kind of irked me. Her tits were showing a little bit (Giada and Food Network Star, I’m talking to you. Questions about this episode: Who do you think would be the final three or two? (I would be really surprised if the final two were Eric and Rodgers) Who is your favorite, and who annoys you? What did you think of the “parents shopping for your kids” preheat challenge? Did you think it was nice, or was it just an absurd idea?

Her name is Sherry. And it also was under baked, so I am not happy to see her back on the show. Do you also think Sherry should have been the one sent home? More questions: Is anyone still annoyed with Nancy Fuller? The obnoxious behavior, the glasses-over-her-head hairstyle, etc? Please stop with the behavior, Nancy, it’s annoying. I know you’re 69 years old! If you were to pick a new set of judges on this show, who would they be? Who is your favorite contestant right now? Is it unique little Julia with the accent, or awesome Lebron (is that his name?) who always cares about his daughter? Thoughtful responses: My response to Sarah would be “Hey, you know there’s a thing called Google. You know how to get to it? Go to your iPad, click on the Safari link, and search for ‘origination of pumpkin spice’.” Sherry Clarke doesn’t really annoy me. In fact, none of the bakers annoy me that much. Just the underbaked cake and the poor decorations. I think Lorraine is imitating Giada because she wants to lose weight (+ that’s a way to lose really good weight)! And she already is nice and thin so no need for the tiny bites! I believe some people do get inspired by people eating tiny bites of food at a time to lose weight, and sometimes if you try it with a man he will probably lose a lot more weight than a woman.

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Olivia was the right one to go last night. My new favorite is Carson. He cooks food that is REALLY appetizing. A couple of questions to ponder: Who is your favorite chef so far? Do you think the zombies were real people or just fake? Were you bothered by Vanessa (with the gruesome dress) and the rest of the judges saying the word “gruesome” over and over again? I was. They said it like a million times during the show. Who’s elimination challenge dish would you eat?

This season I think is so far, so good. I was sad to see Simon go. Susan Feniger was a great judge and I was happy to see her on the show. I remember Joe Flamm being on TCJR’s latest season and I was happy to see him here. The expedites didn’t bother me that much (although I strongly prefer Kristen over Brooke, so...)

Sorry, but I knew this one. But Kate was so adorable! (That smile she always wore on her face brought back memories.) I appreciate that she tried her hardest in this competition, and next time I go to Texas, I will try and visit her cooking school so I can know how to cook. @jcbrown, Nikki putting her arms around Kate was very nice and warm and she is a very good friend. Really? Family members can adopt somebody from the SAME family?

Well, I enjoyed it. I was pretty surprised that Kate got saved (was not expecting it), but she almost didn’t put ANY chicken on her dish, so I knew she was the least favorite. Roger’s pizza in the main heat did not look like a pizza at all! It looked like a croissant. Busy Phillips was a great judge for this episode and I feel like she was fair with the kids.

There is no Nicole or Richard on Top Chef Junior. What are the actual names of the contestants? The jars served the same purpose, yes. Last season there were like 12-15 episodes and the same number of jars were there, but there were only 3-4 saves throughout the jars, but this season I think they decided to cut it. I never saw Vanessa or Curtis tell Kate that she doesn’t have to do the challenge, so that’s why I thought it was perfectly normal.

Wonder what happened to the jars? Do you think the saves are useful on this show, or can they go? What did you think about Katie getting sick? I think it was perfectly normal. I’ve seen that happen before. Vanessa has improved a LOT and I like her now.

Overall, I like the episode. I like Simon so far, and Tyler was the right choice to go home. If Curtis were to shave his hair off, then Carson would be taller than him. But it’s a growth spurt. What does pescatarian mean?

Macaron and macaroon are just spelled differently. Sorry to see Issi walk out the door, but it was the right choice, though. That frosting just needed more sugar. And Issi was right that Valerie and Duff were throwing too much jokes out at them before the finale. My daughter really wants to eat macarons and she has a dairy/nut allergy. Is there a coconut version? Who is your favorite and who do you want to win?

Yes I saw it.

He might have just went up to Duff and Valerie off camera and asked them what it is and they told him? Remember that boy from a couple seasons ago (Justice) that didn’t know what Black Forest cake is?

Would you watch the show if they brought in meats like alligator and pig ears next week? I actually liked Rudy too. He was a natural.

Episode 5 Weren’t you happy when Valerie smiled at Natasha and calmed her down, because that made her rise up to the top really fast! Maybe not. I think he just asked what they were because he DID NOT know. And I think it’s perfectly okay, it’s just someone asking what it is. Were you sad to see Saylor go home? I was. She was my girl! If I am right (quote me if I am wrong) Darci Lynne was on Little Big Shots. I think, don’t guarantee. Have you seen her on LBS?

Have you ever seen this commercial before? It is the trigger for most angry people when they watch TV. Just wait until the end of the video when the girl says “What’s a computer?”

Well, that’s Episode 4, guys! What did you think? This week, the contestants are going to face their fears. I felt really sorry for Rudy that he got Rocky Mountain oysters and anchovies - eww, gross! Were you disgusted by any of the other items that were displayed - pig ears, alligator, etc.? That’s what this was all about. I appreciate Carla trying to think it through this week. Making pasta with squid was really hard. It made a bunch of people squeamish when they first saw it. I think it was fun to watch them replicate their mentors’ dishes. Squid ink is a very unusual ingredient people use, and I feel most of these people did well. Janese and Bradley did really well and rose to the top. I loved when Mr. Irvine created a suspenseful moment to finally reveal that Bradley’s food was amazing. I mean, he does that all the time. I think Sarah really struggled this week. She just didn’t have the confidence.

What makes you think it’s homophobic? I have a Chick-Fil-A in our small town, and I barely even see the commercial. Has anybody seen this commercial? It plays so much and I need it to stop playing. School has already started. https://www.ispot.tv/ad/d2DX/target-back-to-school-rock-it

So who won? I didn’t watch. And how much money did they make?

Me too, and I’m glad he didn’t go home because his bow tie was cute. Davey was the clear choice to go home. Does anybody not think he made his plates look like a 5-year-old made them? I never have eaten calamari before, but it looks delicious.

Oh man, what a HORRIBLE episode. Could you watch even one minute of it? Could you watch Shrieking Kimberly, Winner-Winner-Chicken-Dinner Copan, or playful and over-the-top Jimmy? Could you handle Robert and Anne mocking and laughing at these people? Yeesh, this show shouldn’t even be on TV. 1. All the raw chicken in the preheat challenge. Has anybody seen cooks that cook like this? Do you think raw chicken is a ridiculous mistake, or a way to learn a better cooking method? 2. The judges. Anne and Robert are thinking it is funny that Kimberly is completely afraid of birds, and so is Janese. Come on! 3. Kimberly’s reaction. What a big, phony, and terrible reaction to one dead bird! It’s a dead bird, not everybody is scared! 4. Sarah’s reaction. “I ain’t no chicken.” She can tackle this. Do you think she would win? 5. I actually think Carla did well, and it paid off. She should own a fried-chicken restaurant one day. 6. Did you see any of these cooks wash their hands after handling a dead bird? They should have. 7. So glad Kimberly and Copan went home. Kimberly’s over-the-top shrieking was just horrible, and Copan’s chicken was enough to send him home. I didn’t think it was a winner-winner chicken dinner. 8. Anne and Robert’s popping out of popcorn cans was just simply OTT.

And the jingle is so annoying. “Smoother than a fresh jar of Skippy!”