Originally Posted by drbolognaise:
“Worst day ever!
No, I know you're not a Ricky Basher but I cant really see the logic of your argument here. (Not saying this to provoke an argument, let me explain). Just because he is a natural and talented dancer does not mean he will still struggle each week and does not mean he shouldnt be allowed to find aspects of his training and his progression throughout the competetion difficult, I dont think it is particularly fair.
I understand what you mean, because it can be irritating for someone who isnt a natural at something to watch another person pick it with with apparent ease. However, the key word there is 'apparent'. Natural talent does not always mean someone will find dancing easy.
For example, I used to be a natural at Tap Dancing when I was younger. I picked it up really easily and was good at it. But there were occasionally different moves that I struggled to pick up, like wings and even pick-up-steps. It used to frustrate me because I was good at it but couldnt seem to get it.
People who are naturally gifted and talented, when they are faced with something they have a difficulty with picking up they will get as frustrated as those who struggle with it normally. Its only human to do so and I dont think it should be something people should find a fault with.”
Back again and just caught up with the posts I missed! Just wanted to say I'm not saying he doesn't struggle and that's why I mentioned how hard Natalie's choreography because it couldn't get much harder. That's my point really - it is like Ricky is in the intermediate class on SCD (maybe along with Ali) and his struggle is with harder choreography and faster speeds. We have lost all the duffers now, so what we are then left with is the improving beginners and they are struggling with easier choreography and slower speeds. I'm waffling here, but I just wish he'd acknowledge he is leading the pack. As I said before, I don't remember what he said originally but if he did get slated for saying he liked being the best, etc. (in much more reasonable words of course
), then that may not have been appropriate at the start, but I would have no problem with it now. That's just me of course, as I'm sure that no matter what Ricky did it would be wrong in the eyes of a lot of people on here.
I can honestly say when any couple takes to the floor I hope they do well as I want to be thrilled. So far this series only Ricky's Quick Step has thrilled me. I've loved other performances, but that is the only glitter ball performance so far for me. His Jive looks pretty good to me, so fingers crossed for them.
Originally Posted by *Laura*:
“Hi BuddyBontheNet, apologies if I upset/offended you as I do think you are one of the more objective posters on here when it comes to Mr Whittle (and the programme in general). It's just that at the beginning when he was saying that he liked it at the top of the leader board and wanted to stay there people on here were criticising him for it.”
Not at all Laura - we're fine (as always
). My memory is terrible at the moment(too much on my mind)!
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