Ali and Brian in the dance off...what???

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Christa

04-11-2009

Originally Posted by Ignazio:
“Did I do that?

I was at pains to point out that I saw no clear advantage as these posts surely indicate.

In fact I would go further - her latin is evidence that if any advantage exists it's strictly limited.

I have no problems with those who disagree with me, but please do me the courtesy of taking on board my actual comments, not a misinterpretation of them.”

If you're accusing me of not bothering to read your posts properly then you'd be right.

However, I wasn't accusing you of claiming Ali had an advantage due to her training, simply of going on about it. And I wasn't only referring to you...

Smokeychan1

04-11-2009

Originally Posted by Christa:
“As others have said - there's no such thing as a level playing field. Sports people have the advantage of being fit, disciplined, used to physical training & competing under high pressure. And they, like actors, may bring some support with them.

There's no guarantee that a sportsperson can dance, but there's no guarantee that Ali, who's had some classical ballet training, would be good at latin for example - which she's not particularly.

I like the mixture of trained & untrained, different levels, I think it makes it more interesting.”

I agree it makes it more interesting. It would be pretty boring if everyone danced at the same level every week.

The only problem I might have, is when a contestant has a clear advantage - such as previous dance training or an innate ability above that of the others - and then claims it is as hard for them as it is for everyone else. That's clearly not how it appears to the audience, so any assertion that they dont have an advantage comes across as very disingenuous.

bobbla

04-11-2009

Originally Posted by Smokeychan1:
“I agree it makes it more interesting. It would be pretty boring if everyone danced at the same level every week.

The only problem I might have, is when a contestant has a clear advantage - such as previous dance training or an innate ability above that of the others - and then claims it is as hard for them as it is for everyone else. That's clearly not how it appears to the audience, so any assertion that they dont have an advantage comes across as very disingenuous.”

It didn't seem to do Tom any harm last year.

BuddyBontheNet

04-11-2009

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Originally Posted by BuddyBontheNet:
“I was surprised at first and then thought, well it happens every year about this time, plus with the new scoring system it is more likely to keep happening. All I can do is vote to try and keep a couple out of the dance off. I thought it made the show very exciting, QUOTE]

ROFLMAO.....ok saying nothing....”

You are so cheeky you!

CASPER1066

04-11-2009

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Originally Posted by BuddyBontheNet:
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Originally Posted by CASPER1066:
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You are so cheeky you!:p”
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Ignazio

05-11-2009

Originally Posted by Christa:
“If you're accusing me of not bothering to read your posts properly then you'd be right. However, I wasn't accusing you of claiming Ali had an advantage due to her training, simply of going on about it. And I wasn't only referring to you...”

Well if you don't bother reading my posts your ill informed responses are unsurprising.

Christa

05-11-2009

Originally Posted by Ignazio:
“Well if you don't bother reading my posts your ill informed responses are unsurprising. ”

To clarify: I understood your posts perfectly - who wouldn't - there was really no reason to repeat them. I didn't complain you claimed Ali had an advantage in dancing lessons - simply that you went on about it so...

Ignazio

05-11-2009

Originally Posted by Christa:
“To clarify: I understood your posts perfectly - who wouldn't - there was really no reason to repeat them. I didn't complain you claimed Ali had an advantage in dancing lessons - simply that you went on about it so...”

Je comprends, you understood my posts without actually reading them.

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