I would love to see him survive longer. Mark is the personification of what makes this show special. If it was supposed to be about the best dancing they could simply take the cameras to the World Ballroom Championships and broadcast that.
I find Mark inspiring because despite the barriers, age, shape, flexibility etc he is trying and succeeding. His dance contains an distinct element of whimsy (and dance should be a bit playful) but he doesn't depend on the comedic element alone to get votes - like Ann W and so on.
Had we been able to reincarnate the 25 year old Mark Benton I think we would be looking at a real contender.
I think he is inspiring because he shows it is never too late to learn to dance. Whatever the obstacles, age, fitness etc anyone can learn to dance.
I hold the opinion that if you can walk you can dance at least to a competent social level and if you get past the barriers a truly life affirming source of exercise and entertainment is there for the taking.
That should be sent to all celebs, dancers and judges ready for next time he comes out with a similar tactless comment.
Why limit it to Bruce then. Judges also talk about a particular dance being a challenge for a big/tall/fat/older person. It's a fact, pointing out that the dance was very good despite all that is actually a praise IMO, even if it makes PC people gasp.
As the person who originally started the POD thread, can I give a gentle reminder that the thread is not meant as a place for the discussion of a post. Please try to keep that to the thread the quoted post comes from, otherwise this thread gets too cluttered and the atmosphere changes - thanks.
As the person who originally started the POD thread, can I give a gentle reminder that the thread is not meant as a place for the discussion of a post. Please try to keep that to the thread the quoted post comes from, otherwise this thread gets too cluttered and the atmosphere changes - thanks.
As the person who originally started the POD thread, can I give a gentle reminder that the thread is not meant as a place for the discussion of a post. Please try to keep that to the thread the quoted post comes from, otherwise this thread gets too cluttered and the atmosphere changes - thanks.
I don't think every post on here is funny, but someone did so I just accept that, but if I felt strongly enough I would. I probably would have posted on the original thread too.
My post was just a reminder of the intention of this thread, but people can post what ever they want to post.
As the person who originally started the POD thread, can I give a gentle reminder that the thread is not meant as a place for the discussion of a post. Please try to keep that to the thread the quoted post comes from, otherwise this thread gets too cluttered and the atmosphere changes - thanks.
Good point Buddy.
That's one reason to try to keep a link in the quote back to the original thread- that's the right place to comment.
And thank you again for creating POTD- not everyone can read every thread and it's a great way of catching up on the best of DS
Any word yet of what dance Mark has? I'm fully expecting Moira Ross (in a rainbow wig) to say "You've had three Latin on the trot. I suppose it's only fair you have ballroom next. Fine. Quickstep."
Mark will be dressed as a leviathon, Iveta as a shrimp and it will be to the music from Titanic Dayvarched into QS time (approximately).
Seems much more reasonable than an alien Paso for Halloween
I was just dropping in to give you my report from the front row at Blackpool, then I realised that the same dreadful old bullies are still lashing out at everyone who dares to have an opinion that differs from their own. So, to prevent any unwarranted backlash, I'll leave my comments open to your interpretation.
Two of the celebs are not as good as they appear to think they are;- their footwork, style and technique is poor - the OTT facial expressions are more suited to the stage than the ballroom - bad acting is no substitute for good dancing.
Three celebs are a lot better than I had expected with good footwork etc etc, they just need a big confidence boost to help their performances.
Others are not as good as they should be at this stage of the competition.
Two of the professionals need to remember that they they should be showing off their partners not themselves. Many appear to be auditioning for DWTS.
Sadly I feel that SCD now has more pantomime content than dance and the overall standards of choreography and dance is at an all time low.
Isn't a shame that we're all missing out on a more detailed account from such an informed source?
For "informed" read "subjective".
Not that this warrants any form of attack in itself. They'd be free to post their entire subjective view for all i care, including the names of those they have left un-named. So long as they appreciate that others may challenge their subjectivity, even if they were not in attendance.
And yes, I know that I am not supposed to comment on here. But I don't know where it came from, so can't comment where it appears.
One liners seldom make the post of the day, but when it does, it's always quite funny!
I believe that the one-liner response from wazzy was meant to be tongue in cheek and meant no disrespect to Fatima, so below are the conversations quoted from the ITT thread, regarding Susanna and Kevin's interview post Blackpool Paso Week:
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Thanks I need to know that too. I might a right:D pigs ear of it
That should be sent to all celebs, dancers and judges ready for next time he comes out with a similar tactless comment.
Why limit it to Bruce then. Judges also talk about a particular dance being a challenge for a big/tall/fat/older person. It's a fact, pointing out that the dance was very good despite all that is actually a praise IMO, even if it makes PC people gasp.
Bravo!
Hope it's still ok to applaud?
Absolutely!
Can we say if we do not find a quote funny?
I thought you could. Others have responded to Buddy anyway...
My post was just a reminder of the intention of this thread, but people can post what ever they want to post.
Good point Buddy.
That's one reason to try to keep a link in the quote back to the original thread- that's the right place to comment.
And thank you again for creating POTD- not everyone can read every thread and it's a great way of catching up on the best of DS
Made me
Spot on observation from chachachavvy.
Thanks mimi - for a minute I thought I was stirring up trouble with my post! :eek:
I thought that was brilliant too!
Seems much more reasonable than an alien Paso for Halloween
Isn't a shame that we're all missing out on a more detailed account from such an informed source?
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls - let's play nicely please!
For "informed" read "subjective".
Not that this warrants any form of attack in itself. They'd be free to post their entire subjective view for all i care, including the names of those they have left un-named. So long as they appreciate that others may challenge their subjectivity, even if they were not in attendance.
And yes, I know that I am not supposed to comment on here. But I don't know where it came from, so can't comment where it appears.
At the risk of sounding like Terry - thank you, I didn't know that.
You must thank mimi for that. She told me!
I will.
I didn't. I like lots of 10s flying about. 10s make a lot of people happy which is the purpose of living and this thread.
(Sorry for arguing when we have just been told not to - I was commenting on a comment, not a quote.).
I believe that the one-liner response from wazzy was meant to be tongue in cheek and meant no disrespect to Fatima, so below are the conversations quoted from the ITT thread, regarding Susanna and Kevin's interview post Blackpool Paso Week:
To which Fatima responded:
Then came the one-liner: