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The Thread for those who support one couple but can appreciate the others too.
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Daisy_M
30-11-2009
Originally Posted by Three Left Feet:
“Count me in as well!

I can't understand the negativity and vitriol this year. (Or any year, come to think of it!)

All this "SCD is finished because of..." and "I hate..." is depressing to me. The former because it gets churned out each year. The latter because hating someone in something so trivial as a dance competition when you've never met them is not the sort of characteristic I want in my fellow citizens!

This year has been great:
- The spectacularly bad Joe Calzaghe
- Jo taming Brendan
- Wondering quite how the judges could be any more damning of the pair of them than they were the previous week
- Jade and Ian's Quickstep - It will be a long time before a celeb lady leaps off the steps and covers 20 feet in the air whilst dragging her 6ft+ partner with her
- Delusional Craig. Each week I thought he'd fess up and admit he was cr*p but he never did
- Flavia's heroism in the face of the above
- Anton's latin - truly unique!
- Wondering each week "will Katya kill Phil this week or can the Cat charm his way through another week of messing around?"
- Pantomime outrage from Craig when Zoe and Ali were in the DO
- Anton's Charleston - truly memorable!
- Richard Whittle's parents' interviews
- Chris Hollins - He's got a more annoying dance face than Tom, but his enthusiasm and self-depracating humour are just so infectious
- And not forgetting the addition of Tina Sparkle to the pros roster. Life imitates art at last!

Other than Jade's demise, the only really bad bit was Tuffers going out; this was a few weeks too early, but hey ho. It's only Saturday night telly. (Not that I was quite so phlegmatic when Oz got the boot last year!!)”

Excellent post.

Every time I see 'Tina Sparkle' mentioned on the forum I laugh. It is so appropriate.
lizzydripping25
30-11-2009
Originally Posted by drbolognaise:
“I am getting mightily sick of everyone forming into their teams now the Quarter Finals are here. Its all Ali vs Ricky vs Laila vs Chris. Like we have to get into one group and stay there, or we have to make snipy remarks about whether we are Dance Purists or Light Entertainment Lovers. Its like being back at bloody school.

I am Laura and I am a Dance Purist. However, although I have said Strictly should be won on dancing merit, I have also said I can understand why for some, being entertained and enjoying someone's journey or personality is a bigger factor for them.

I am also an ardent Ricky Whittle fan. But I love Ali too and I love Chris too. I refuse to be drawn into the Couples War that inevitably happens on these forums. This is why I left the BBC forums last year, the battle lines were too clearly drawn. I want to support more than one couple in general and would be happy if Ricky, or Ali or Chris won. Although Im not a Laila fan, I not going to slag her off. If you cant say anything nice, better not say anything at all.

All these nasty threads picking out Laila's 'fake injury in the past, or how Ricky is akin to some criminal thug or how Ali is a wet lettuce are pointless. And now all the anti-Chris threads are happening. We're all adults and know who we want to win, or at least should by now with 3 weeksto go until the final. So why are people creating nasty threads or making nasty comments about the celebs or each other? Are we schoolchildren?

Cant we all look to the bigger picture and realise we have 3 more weeks left of some brilliant Strictly shows ahead of us? Some great dances for the DP's, some entertainment for those who enjoy it. And 4 quarter finalists who, regardless of if you feel the standard is poor or are injured or arrested, have worked as hard as they have felt able to so they can dance as best as they could for us.

I probably will get flamed for this thread or it wont last long, I just needed to have a rant as the closer we get to the final, the worse this forum could get. ”

Excellent post! I hope that I haven't been negative/nasty about anyone. I am firmly behind Team Cola and would love them to be in the final as IMO it would make it more fun but I like the other couples too and as long as I am entertained I will be happy. I am getting fed up with the negative posts suddenly appearing too
samiskim
30-11-2009
I really respect and admire Ali and love her partnership with Brian. I would love them to win but, having said that, I support Chris and Ola and think they have such chemistry - it's been a joy to watch them and they have been so entertaining. I love watching Anton doing ballroom and he has a very good partner in Laila and Ricky Whittle can dance.

I am rooting for Ali and Brian to win but quite honestly I wouldn't be upset if any of them lifted the trophy.
drbolognaise
30-11-2009
Originally Posted by KHC22:
“DrBol, what did I say about you being Pollyanna?!?”

Heehee, I live by the pink fluffy teddybear and I shall die by the pink fluffy teddybear
BuddyBontheNet
30-11-2009
I promised myself I wouldn't reply to posts from certain people and I lasted over a week. Then today in a moment of weakness, succumbed to temptation which I now deeply regret.
drbolognaise
30-11-2009
Originally Posted by BuddyBontheNet:
“I promised myself I wouldn't reply to posts from certain people and I lasted over a week. Then today in a moment of weakness, succumbed to temptation which I now deeply regret.”

If it was from a He Who Shall Not Be Named BuddyB...I strongly recommend the Ignore Option. Instant Bliss
emmabtvs
30-11-2009
brilliant thread. i am a huge Brian/Ali fan but i'm happy with the final four as well (that's why i'm worried, haha)
Have loved ricky from the beginning
Chris and Ola are very entertaining
Laila and Antons charleston was brill!
Starpuss
01-12-2009
Originally Posted by drbolognaise:
“If it was from a He Who Shall Not Be Named BuddyB...I strongly recommend the Ignore Option. Instant Bliss ”

Indeed. My SCD is now irritation-free
norbitonite
01-12-2009
Hey, Dr Bol.

Your positive threads are just the tonic this forum needs. I congratulate you on your diagnosis!

Since Jade's departure, I'm not really rooting for any of the final four and would be quite happy with a victory for anyone (oops, do I qualify for this thread?). I just hope that:

Ali gains in confidence so that I can enjoy some more beautiful dances without my heart in my mouth worrying for her when I see her shaking with fear.

Chris continues to improve so that, should he win, people can't decry it as being purely down to the entertainment factor.

Laila does knuckle down and fulfil the potential that she plainly has.

Ricky manages to achieve a fault free performance, as Bruno mentioned, to truly thrill us all and silence his critics.

Then we'll have quarters, semis and a final to relish, whatever the outcome.

Oh, and I really, really hope that Jade and Ian perform a breathtaking tango for us in the final.
Ali strictly
01-12-2009
let's not lose this positive thread, am looking forward to getting a look at this weeks training, 2 dances is a challenge
Rhoamish
01-12-2009
Hello, I've been lurking here and posting the odd thing or too....I'm a forum novice and have found the level of vitriol from some posters intimidating and it has stopped me posting often. However I'm back to my real life soon (end of mat leave) - so wanted to say thank you to Dr Bol for this thread (you often say what I'm thinking)...

I don't mind who wins now, they have all danced / journeyed well enough to deserve their places in the QF. I love the show and it's a fab way to spend time with my three year old - who makes me dance along with her and every couple. So my only negative comment is less couples next year, swinging a three year old round along with 16 couples nearly killed me and she'll be four then!!!
katrinap
01-12-2009
Originally Posted by drbolognaise:
“I am getting mightily sick of everyone forming into their teams now the Quarter Finals are here. Its all Ali vs Ricky vs Laila vs Chris. Like we have to get into one group and stay there, or we have to make snipy remarks about whether we are Dance Purists or Light Entertainment Lovers. Its like being back at bloody school.

I am Laura and I am a Dance Purist. However, although I have said Strictly should be won on dancing merit, I have also said I can understand why for some, being entertained and enjoying someone's journey or personality is a bigger factor for them.

I am also an ardent Ricky Whittle fan. But I love Ali too and I love Chris too. I refuse to be drawn into the Couples War that inevitably happens on these forums. This is why I left the BBC forums last year, the battle lines were too clearly drawn. I want to support more than one couple in general and would be happy if Ricky, or Ali or Chris won. Although Im not a Laila fan, I not going to slag her off. If you cant say anything nice, better not say anything at all.

All these nasty threads picking out Laila's 'fake injury in the past, or how Ricky is akin to some criminal thug or how Ali is a wet lettuce are pointless. And now all the anti-Chris threads are happening. We're all adults and know who we want to win, or at least should by now with 3 weeksto go until the final. So why are people creating nasty threads or making nasty comments about the celebs or each other? Are we schoolchildren?

Cant we all look to the bigger picture and realise we have 3 more weeks left of some brilliant Strictly shows ahead of us? Some great dances for the DP's, some entertainment for those who enjoy it. And 4 quarter finalists who, regardless of if you feel the standard is poor or are injured or arrested, have worked as hard as they have felt able to so they can dance as best as they could for us.

I probably will get flamed for this thread or it wont last long, I just needed to have a rant as the closer we get to the final, the worse this forum could get. ”

Well said that poster! You'd think the show was on CBeebies the way some posters scribble their poisonous little messages on here. Enjoy it for what it is, it'll be gone before you know it.
shimmyqueen
01-12-2009
Great post DrB.

I would have loved to see jade go through to the final and now she isn't here, one part of me would like to see Team Cola win, just because they have such a great chemistry, but for the dancing probably Ricky because despite a few faults he is really very good. But I like Laila a lot and don't want JohnfromWales' hammy imploding with rage if she doesn't win. Ali also deserves to win for her dancing.
mimi dlc
01-12-2009
Originally Posted by Three Left Feet:
“Count me in as well!

I can't understand the negativity and vitriol this year. (Or any year, come to think of it!)

All this "SCD is finished because of..." and "I hate..." is depressing to me. The former because it gets churned out each year. The latter because hating someone in something so trivial as a dance competition when you've never met them is not the sort of characteristic I want in my fellow citizens!

This year has been great:
- The spectacularly bad Joe Calzaghe
- Jo taming Brendan
- Wondering quite how the judges could be any more damning of the pair of them than they were the previous week
- Jade and Ian's Quickstep - It will be a long time before a celeb lady leaps off the steps and covers 20 feet in the air whilst dragging her 6ft+ partner with her
- Delusional Craig. Each week I thought he'd fess up and admit he was cr*p but he never did
- Flavia's heroism in the face of the above
- Anton's latin - truly unique!
- Wondering each week "will Katya kill Phil this week or can the Cat charm his way through another week of messing around?"
- Pantomime outrage from Craig when Zoe and Ali were in the DO
- Anton's Charleston - truly memorable!
- Richard Whittle's parents' interviews
- Chris Hollins - He's got a more annoying dance face than Tom, but his enthusiasm and self-depracating humour are just so infectious
- And not forgetting the addition of Tina Sparkle to the pros roster. Life imitates art at last!

Other than Jade's demise, the only really bad bit was Tuffers going out; this was a few weeks too early, but hey ho. It's only Saturday night telly. (Not that I was quite so phlegmatic when Oz got the boot last year!!)”

It might not be what was planned, but there have been some great bits in SCD this year!

I've been a Chris/Jade supporter from the start but will be happy if either Ricky or Ali win because they are both brilliant dancers.
I want Chris to be part of a three person final, but would be a tad embarrassed if he won!
Agent Krycek
01-12-2009
I'm in

I'm sort of in the Team Cola camp, but I wouldn't be gutted if any of the four left won (although I may strop slightly if Chris doesn't make the final - I won't flounce off like I did last year when the whole Austin thing happened )

Ali/Brian - she's a lovely dancer and I'm still convinced they're going to forget themselves and have a big old snog on camera soon - if they win they might just do it

Ricky/Nat - she scares the living daylights out of me, strong, confident women have the effect on me, I'm a wimp But he's a fab dancer and if they win it's fully deserved.

Lalia/Anton - worth the win if only to see my 80+, bad hipped, mother dance a jig of delight if her dancing boyfriend finally lifts the glitterball - and I rather like Lalia as well
katrinap
01-12-2009
Originally Posted by Agent Krycek:
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Ali/Brian - she's a lovely dancer and I'm still convinced they're going to forget themselves and have a big old snog on camera soon - if they win they might just do it ...”

I think that every week! They always look as if they're trying hard to remember not to
KipsKaz
01-12-2009
Agree with all the sentiments on here. What a nice thread and may it stay that way

OP, I know what you mean about the Beeb boards. Last year I went into a couple of really nasty Lisa threads to try and defend her and got completely shot down Now I hardly go on those boards at all. I also tend to avoid all these nasty threads now and just concentrate on the positive ones.

It is possible to support a couple without having complete vitriol and hatred for another.
zolili
01-12-2009
Its so great to read some positive posts about all the dancers so this thread is excellent. Thanks Dr Bol I look askance at all those silly bashing threads and all those posters' right to their "opinions" as if it is sacrosanct for them to be able to defend their rights to hate and belittle people who are only trying to do their best in a Saturday night dancing/entertainment show. I may not be a fan of some of the dancers but I can respect other posters' choices.

I am a Ricky fan because I happen to enjoy watching him dance and because I think he is the best dancer. I like his partner Natalie too. Yes, of course she wants to win. Don't they all?! I also love Chris and Ola - who on earth could possibly hate those two? Also Ali and Brian are a magic partnership. My least favourite is the beautiful Laila, but I don't hate her!

Long may this thread last.
KHC22
01-12-2009
Just wanted to bump this thread, we'd slipped to the second page :O

I'm looking forward to and still loving Karen's choreography corner - bring on ITT!!
Starpuss
01-12-2009
I m looking forward to all the dances on Saturday. I love the whole package of sparkle and music. So even if the person who I am watching isn't may fav I still enjoy the show.
drbolognaise
01-12-2009
Originally Posted by KHC22:
“Just wanted to bump this thread, we'd slipped to the second page :O

I'm looking forward to and still loving Karen's choreography corner - bring on ITT!!”

Is that on tonight? oooh, a bit of CC with putting up the christmas tree...perfic!
pickledgherkin
01-12-2009
What a lovely, refreshing thread.

I like all the remaining celebs and I loved Natalie Cassidy (she did have great popular support despite nasty forum remarks, which are hardly an accurate cross section of the public). I think she went at the right time, ie had gone as far as she could, but didn't she do well? I feel quite proud of her, don't know why as she is nothing to do with me but that's how I feel, daft as it may sound.

Yes, all the remaining ones are great. If I had to pick a favourite it would be Ali, she is a delight to watch. Ricky is, of course, marvellous when he is on form. Last week was a difficult one for him (some members on here turned against him too, never mind "innocent until proven guilty"), but obviously that cannot be used as an excuse. I really hope he gets his act together this week and wows us on Saturday.

Thank you for this thread, much appreciated.
Abbasolutely 40
01-12-2009
I am hoping Ali wins , if she deserves it and does a wonderfull show dance.
But am delighted now with the last four ,they have worked hard and I enjoyed every minute of last Saturdays show
So from now on I will be sorry to see any of the go and hope the show is as good as last weeks cracker
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