Why can't the big girls be dressed properly ??

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Spin turn

07-10-2014

Originally Posted by mimi dlc:
“She actually did a heel turn which is normally enough to send Len into ecstasy, but it was at the side of the floor furthest from him, nearest to the camera, so he most probably missed it”

You're right. Just looked. It is pretty well executed too. Foxtrot is quite difficult and there were real steps in there and so she made a reasonable attempt I think. A bit stompy (flat footed).

Originally Posted by Mr_Eye:
“What high score? She got 22.”

I didn't say high. I said good. Not the same thing. But I agree 22 wasn't as high as I thought she got.

Scarlett Berry

07-10-2014

I think the judges are viewing her with a kind eye..

Jennifer_F

07-10-2014

Needs to keep the toes down, big no no...

Spin turn

07-10-2014

Originally Posted by Jennifer_F:
“Needs to keep the toes down, big no no...”

I think she does extremely well to bring her feet properly together neatly and turn. She is back weighted probably causing her toes to rise, but that control of weight is a big ask for a beginner. So I think she does well there.

Doghouse Riley

07-10-2014

I blame the BBC for including her.

They obviously don't want to appear to discriminate against overweight people.
She's been included purely for "entertainment value" as they know due to her size, she's no chance of winning, no one of that size has ever won.
I consider it poor judgement, as it is obviously going to be extremely hard for her to keep up with the training and could be injurious to her health, as she looks the type to make the effort rather than "go through the motions."

But when there's ratings to be won...

coppertop1

07-10-2014

Oh lord a jive,

Someone ,please get on the phone to Rigby and Pellier now,

mimi dlc

08-10-2014

Originally Posted by coppertop1:
“Oh lord a jive,

Someone ,please get on the phone to Rigby and Pellier now,”

Rigby and Peller?
Those puppies need Harland and Wolff

yorkshirelass2

08-10-2014

Originally Posted by mimi dlc:
“Rigby and Peller?
Those puppies need Harland and Wolff”

Has anyone got Isambard Kingdom Brunel's designs to hand ?? I know I need them !!

Doghouse Riley

08-10-2014

Originally Posted by yorkshirelass2:
“Has anyone got Isambard Kingdom Brunel's designs to hand ?? I know I need them !!”

Couldn't they take and scale up the construction Howard Hughes had made for Jane Russell for the film "The Outlaw?"
(Mind you, she said she never used it).

TerryM22

08-10-2014

Originally Posted by yorkshirelass2:
“What is it about the BBC's dress designers when it comes to big girls ? Last year poor Lisa was given some horrendous dresses and here we go again with Alison. She had no bosom support tonight, so yet again there was no suitable corsetry built into her dress and again a garish coloured top. What big girls need is proper structure in the bodice ( I'm a big girl too so I know you need Isambard Kingdom Brunel type engineering) and then she needs darker, subtle colours shaded even darker to the hem and not cut in half at the waist.”

I thought she looked fabulous, unfettered ample girls have a certain natural appeal as I am sure you do.

AntoniaA

08-10-2014

I think Alison looked great on the night, it isn't easy to dress such a big woman for a dance. Maybe Gok could give a bit of advice? I wonder if he watches and cringes.

summertime09

09-10-2014

Originally Posted by hobbit:
“Oh trust me, from what I can see of it, very slim women won't feel half as worthless as the fat ones... even though they might not be described as "real" at least people on buses won't object to sitting next to them, as happened to a friend of mine.”

Oh trust me, you don't live in everyones head, so have no idea what issues they may have, don't assume from what is outside it is a reflection on what is going on in the inside, that is why I feel the "real" label is dangerous. I think HEALTHY would not offend anyone and does not give the feeling of negativity.

yorkshirelass2

10-10-2014

Originally Posted by AntoniaA:
“I think Alison looked great on the night, it isn't easy to dress such a big woman for a dance. Maybe Gok could give a bit of advice? I wonder if he watches and cringes.”

Seems Vicky Gill must have been reading our posts! Did you see her on ITT last night? She announced to Zoe, while discussing this weekend's costumes, that she is trying to 'build some support into Alison's dress, to avoid the bouncing.' AT LAST, a result for the more generously endowed ladies.

coppertop1

11-10-2014

It's only taken them how many years ?

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