Originally Posted by dippydancing:
“A phenomenon known as "being a Monet" [cf Clueless]”
“A phenomenon known as "being a Monet" [cf Clueless]”
Oh that's really good. 
adopting that straight away.
This is Most Definitely Not An Appreciation Thread - Part 23
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Originally Posted by Agent Krycek:
“Distance Piers Brosnan, close up Peter Duncan ( can't remember who spotted the Peter Ducan likeness, but once seen can be unseen).
I'd forget him, but for Oti, who is glorious”
“Distance Piers Brosnan, close up Peter Duncan ( can't remember who spotted the Peter Ducan likeness, but once seen can be unseen).
I'd forget him, but for Oti, who is glorious”
Oh God, why, why did you say that! You're right, it can't be unseen now.
Originally Posted by Wiskas2:
“Was that the one where he just suddenly yelled 'Hah!!!' and stamped his foot?”
“Was that the one where he just suddenly yelled 'Hah!!!' and stamped his foot?”
That's the one.
Originally Posted by Cadiva:
“Oh God, why, why did you say that! You're right, it can't be unseen now.”
“Oh God, why, why did you say that! You're right, it can't be unseen now.”
Although fottage was entirely my fault
it wasn't me that spotted the Peter Duncan thing, honest (can't remember who it was now)
Originally Posted by Cadiva:
“Oh God, why, why did you say that! You're right, it can't be unseen now.
That's the one.”
“Oh God, why, why did you say that! You're right, it can't be unseen now.
That's the one.”
Thank you for the link, but it made me realise just how good Erin was before the island hove into view,she was the main reason I got into Strictly and yes Austin woz robbed
Originally Posted by jiver51:
“Thank you for the link, but it made me realise just how good Erin was before the island hove into view,she was the main reason I got into Strictly and yes Austin woz robbed”
“Thank you for the link, but it made me realise just how good Erin was before the island hove into view,she was the main reason I got into Strictly and yes Austin woz robbed
”
Yeah, he wuzrobbed, but he was such an annoying twonk (re Danny- you can have too much personality) that I didn't care. And I really can't watch that paso without my toes cramping up.
Originally Posted by dippydancing:
“Yeah, he wuzrobbed, but he was such an annoying twonk (re Danny- you can have too much personality) that I didn't care. I really can't watch that paso without my toes cramping up.”
“Yeah, he wuzrobbed, but he was such an annoying twonk (re Danny- you can have too much personality) that I didn't care. I really can't watch that paso without my toes cramping up.”
He's still annoying on the rugby commentary but he does come out with some hilarious (usually unintentionally) one liners so I can forgive him.
Originally Posted by sydrob:
“I'm the complete opposite. I quite liked her before last year, her partnership wiith Jay turned me completely off her....and nothing to do with Jay. I can't say my exact thoughts of her last year as you would all throw me out
”
“I'm the complete opposite. I quite liked her before last year, her partnership wiith Jay turned me completely off her....and nothing to do with Jay. I can't say my exact thoughts of her last year as you would all throw me out
”
Nah, you're fine, all opinions welcome, I still like Chis Hollins and am glad he won and I'm still here
(Although admitting to lustful thoughts over TTF will result in much pointing and laughing - and an emergency appointment in an appropriate establishment
)
Originally Posted by hannah:
“Just cause Danny is quiet and not in the face like other celebs doesn't mean he hasn't got a personality.. I like the fact he is laidback and just gets on with the dancing . Also love his partnership with Oti and I know it's early but he is fast becoming my favourite male celeb. I know he won't win and maybe not even be in the final but he is the only one I always look forward to seeing.”
“Just cause Danny is quiet and not in the face like other celebs doesn't mean he hasn't got a personality.. I like the fact he is laidback and just gets on with the dancing . Also love his partnership with Oti and I know it's early but he is fast becoming my favourite male celeb. I know he won't win and maybe not even be in the final but he is the only one I always look forward to seeing.”
This is just what I think!
Originally Posted by Monkseal:
“I mean we are apparently having two, three, four polls a week about how Danny measures up to Jay...”
“I mean we are apparently having two, three, four polls a week about how Danny measures up to Jay...”
I'm excited for next week when Jay's Quickstep hopefully beats Danny's just for laughs.
Originally Posted by BMLisa:
“I'm excited for next week when Jay's Quickstep hopefully beats Danny's just for laughs.”
“I'm excited for next week when Jay's Quickstep hopefully beats Danny's just for laughs.”
Haha ... this must happen!!
Originally Posted by Gill P:
“Will I be drummed out of this thread if I say I like both Jay and Danny?”
“Will I be drummed out of this thread if I say I like both Jay and Danny?”
No way! Danny is brilliant but he doesn't have the bizarre random combination of factors that make me vote.
Ive voted Ringahs and journeys before, unpopular but I also voted for the Clancy (sorry!) Rinder was my most liked but he needs to get a lot better to cement himself as my fave.
The only other criteria I have this year is that I don't want any pro to win twice and equal Aliona So that means no Daisy Naga or Anastacia for me.
(Told you my criteria was random 😂 )
Originally Posted by Cadiva:
“Absolutely!
I love how those who slagged Jay's previous dance experience off last year and are championing Danny this year, are keeping rather quiet about this little snippet:”
“Absolutely!
I love how those who slagged Jay's previous dance experience off last year and are championing Danny this year, are keeping rather quiet about this little snippet:”
Yes but in Wicked he didn't have to dance. He probably just sat on a broomstick or summat
Originally Posted by Agent Krycek:
“Nah, you're fine, all opinions welcome, I still like Chis Hollins and am glad he won and I'm still here
(Although admitting to lustful thoughts over TTF will result in much pointing and laughing - and an emergency appointment in an appropriate establishment)”
“Nah, you're fine, all opinions welcome, I still like Chis Hollins and am glad he won and I'm still here
(Although admitting to lustful thoughts over TTF will result in much pointing and laughing - and an emergency appointment in an appropriate establishment
)”
I liked Chris Hollins too and was glad he won. He wasn't a great dancer but he got such enjoyment out of it.
As for lustful thoughts about TTF - no. Just no. There are some things that are just too awful to be spoken. Is there really anyone with lustful thoughts about him? Really? (Shudder)
Originally Posted by BMLisa:
“No way! Danny is brilliant but he doesn't have the bizarre random combination of factors that make me vote.
Ive voted Ringahs and journeys before, unpopular but I also voted for the Clancy (sorry!) Rinder was my most liked but he needs to get a lot better to cement himself as my fave.
The only other criteria I have this year is that I don't want any pro to win twice and equal Aliona So that means no Daisy Naga or Anastacia for me.
(Told you my criteria was random 😂 )”
“No way! Danny is brilliant but he doesn't have the bizarre random combination of factors that make me vote.
Ive voted Ringahs and journeys before, unpopular but I also voted for the Clancy (sorry!) Rinder was my most liked but he needs to get a lot better to cement himself as my fave.
The only other criteria I have this year is that I don't want any pro to win twice and equal Aliona So that means no Daisy Naga or Anastacia for me.
(Told you my criteria was random 😂 )”
I voted for the Clancy too, because I had her in the office sweep and I won loads
She was annoying and very tall, but when I was counting my winnings I forgot about all that!
Originally Posted by Wiskas2:
“I liked Chris Hollins too and was glad he won. He wasn't a great dancer but he got such enjoyment out of it.
As for lustful thoughts about TTF - no. Just no. There are some things that are just too awful to be spoken. Is there really anyone with lustful thoughts about him? Really? (Shudder)
I voted for the Clancy too, because I had her in the office sweep and I won loads She was annoying and very tall, but when I was counting my winnings I forgot about all that!”
“I liked Chris Hollins too and was glad he won. He wasn't a great dancer but he got such enjoyment out of it.
As for lustful thoughts about TTF - no. Just no. There are some things that are just too awful to be spoken. Is there really anyone with lustful thoughts about him? Really? (Shudder)
I voted for the Clancy too, because I had her in the office sweep and I won loads
She was annoying and very tall, but when I was counting my winnings I forgot about all that!”
I didn't have that excuse
*whispers
I actually liked her
*runs away
Originally Posted by DeiseDays:
“In an effort to assuage my unprecedented unappreciation of less Corker screen time, may I propose that we add Gorka to the staff roster for the rest of the duration.
He could feed me churros dipped in chocolate sauce.
I hate waste, so any dribbled chocolate will have to be licked off.”
“In an effort to assuage my unprecedented unappreciation of less Corker screen time, may I propose that we add Gorka to the staff roster for the rest of the duration.
He could feed me churros dipped in chocolate sauce.
I hate waste, so any dribbled chocolate will have to be licked off.”
Indeed. I note the backstage footage included lots of bits of him and his cuffs....
Originally Posted by Monaogg:
“With Jay you wanted him to open up, with Danny its the opposite.
Jay made me like Aliona. Oti is the diver for liking Danny.”
“With Jay you wanted him to open up, with Danny its the opposite.
Jay made me like Aliona. Oti is the diver for liking Danny.”
Ditto, and ditto. Additionally, Aliona did some great choreo last year. In her previous runs to the final, I had liked very little (SmugFarmer's tango and Harry's VW aside), but I loved quite a few of their dances.
Originally Posted by Agent Krycek:
“Nah, you're fine, all opinions welcome, I still like Chis Hollins and am glad he won and I'm still here
(Although admitting to lustful thoughts over TTF will result in much pointing and laughing - and an emergency appointment in an appropriate establishment)”
“Nah, you're fine, all opinions welcome, I still like Chis Hollins and am glad he won and I'm still here
(Although admitting to lustful thoughts over TTF will result in much pointing and laughing - and an emergency appointment in an appropriate establishment
)”
Boo, Hollins! *rounds up rotten fruit*
Originally Posted by BMLisa:
“I'm excited for next week when Jay's Quickstep hopefully beats Danny's just for laughs.”
“I'm excited for next week when Jay's Quickstep hopefully beats Danny's just for laughs.”
That won't happen Danny will hopefully do better than Jay did Week 4
Originally Posted by aggs:
“Totally.
I think it's also why some of the really beautiful people can find it hard to keep a partner - at some point the other half does want some conversation and a square meal
I also think that people who have found fame or been super looked after, like football players for example, since a young - possibly pre teen age - stop their maturing at the time they acquired their posse. There is no need to know how to put on the washer when you have people
”
“Totally.
I think it's also why some of the really beautiful people can find it hard to keep a partner - at some point the other half does want some conversation and a square meal
I also think that people who have found fame or been super looked after, like football players for example, since a young - possibly pre teen age - stop their maturing at the time they acquired their posse. There is no need to know how to put on the washer when you have people
”
There was an article in the papers saying that famous Hollywood stars also stop updating technology wise at the age they became famous. Many stars can't use a computer, don't google, don't actually use Twitter or Facebook but have their accounts written for them. Have no idea how to book plane tickets etc.
With obvious exceptions, such as Steven a Fry.
I am not saying Danny is like that but he does seem as if he is a bit in a showbiz cocoon where how he appears and what he does on this show is how he thinks he needs to be in order to do well.
I also sense a lot of nervousness in Danny, not about the dancing, but about how the judges perceive him, he goes really pale at the judges table and his upper lip sticks to his teeth as he has no saliva. All physical signs of intense nerves. I think he really wants to do well as a springboard to a " bigger career". He does need to understand that he needs to show something of himself in order to win a personality contest. He doesn't have to have an outgoing personality, Ramps didn't, Kara didn't. They however became beloved as they just loved the dancing so much and let us in. I don't think watching the show anyone feels that they know the real Danny.
Ditto Louise, Mrs Beige altogether and yet, prior to being on the show I always liked her, especially on the clothes show, where she used to be really passionate about clothes.
I know time has gone by, but seriously where did that Loiuse go?
It really is a personality contest as well as a dancing contest and if these celebs want to know how to win, they need to relax, show themselves and people may actually start to get them, become invested in them and then they can win.
At present glorious Oti is who I am routing for, Danny is just her vehicle. Not good enough to win.
He would do well to look at Nat and Greg their partnership is becoming really interesting.
I am beginning to look forward to seeing him progress. He needs to stop being so pigeoned toed though.
Also Katya and Ed, she is bringing on a fat dad dancer into someone who can dance with personality and charm.
Am I right in thinking that Danny and Louise were stage school kids? Might that be why they don't show anything of their real selves? Ex-stage schoolies do seem to have that persona they put on that isn't who they really are and the danger is that their stage school persona becomes all they know.
Or they may just be suffering from Pretty Person Empty Vessel syndrome.
Or they may just be suffering from Pretty Person Empty Vessel syndrome.
Stage schools do seem to churn out a coveryor belt of grimly competetent, competitive students. At the minute, that's where I have Danny and Louise. Give them anything to do - fencing, horse riding, dancing - and they will learn enough to be able to pass muster but once it's over then it's just a line on the res-hoom-hay.
Neither of them seem to have been bitten by the actual pleasure of learning to dance yet and it makes watching them a bit clinical and sterile. I'd rather watch Greg, for all his technical defects than someone getting it grimly right.
Neither of them seem to have been bitten by the actual pleasure of learning to dance yet and it makes watching them a bit clinical and sterile. I'd rather watch Greg, for all his technical defects than someone getting it grimly right.
Originally Posted by Agent Krycek:
“Nah, you're fine, all opinions welcome, I still like Chis Hollins and am glad he won and I'm still here
(Although admitting to lustful thoughts over TTF will result in much pointing and laughing - and an emergency appointment in an appropriate establishment)”
“Nah, you're fine, all opinions welcome, I still like Chis Hollins and am glad he won and I'm still here
(Although admitting to lustful thoughts over TTF will result in much pointing and laughing - and an emergency appointment in an appropriate establishment
)”
I quite llike Kevin but do not have any lustful thoughts thank goodness!! I am more likely to go for Ed Balls as I am an eye girl. I am sitting here horrified at the thought then I see those blue eyes and just go awww!! Feel free to book me into any establishment you like, I deserve it!!
Originally Posted by aggs:
“Stage schools do seem to churn out a coveryor belt of grimly competetent, competitive students. At the minute, that's where I have Danny and Louise. Give them anything to do - fencing, horse riding, dancing - and they will learn enough to be able to pass muster but once it's over then it's just a line on the res-hoom-hay.
Neither of them seem to have been bitten by the actual pleasure of learning to dance yet and it makes watching them a bit clinical and sterile. I'd rather watch Greg, for all his technical defects than someone getting it grimly right.”
“Stage schools do seem to churn out a coveryor belt of grimly competetent, competitive students. At the minute, that's where I have Danny and Louise. Give them anything to do - fencing, horse riding, dancing - and they will learn enough to be able to pass muster but once it's over then it's just a line on the res-hoom-hay.
Neither of them seem to have been bitten by the actual pleasure of learning to dance yet and it makes watching them a bit clinical and sterile. I'd rather watch Greg, for all his technical defects than someone getting it grimly right.”
Yeah same.
Or even Judge Rinder or Will who have lots of faults but are really enjoying themselves and throwing themselves right into it.
Originally Posted by BMLisa:
“Yeah same.
Or even Judge Rinder or Will who have lots of faults but are really enjoying themselves and throwing themselves right into it.”
“Yeah same.
Or even Judge Rinder or Will who have lots of faults but are really enjoying themselves and throwing themselves right into it.”
And even Ed, dare I say, if his teknik improves. He's certainly putting his all into it.
Not appreciating the strong whiff of "it's all about Oti" for Team Doti. Even though I really like her, it should be about the sleb.
Year of the Anton should NEVAH be repeated.
Having said that, the toning-down effect Lesley is having on Anton is quite endearing and he's almost bearable this year ... so far
.
Originally Posted by coppertop1:
“There was an article in the papers saying that famous Hollywood stars also stop updating technology wise at the age they became famous. Many stars can't use a computer, don't google, don't actually use Twitter or Facebook but have their accounts written for them. Have no idea how to book plane tickets etc.
With obvious exceptions, such as Steven a Fry.
I am not saying Danny is like that but he does seem as if he is a bit in a showbiz cocoon where how he appears and what he does on this show is how he thinks he needs to be in order to do well.
I also sense a lot of nervousness in Danny, not about the dancing, but about how the judges perceive him, he goes really pale at the judges table and his upper lip sticks to his teeth as he has no saliva. All physical signs of intense nerves. I think he really wants to do well as a springboard to a " bigger career". He does need to understand that he needs to show something of himself in order to win a personality contest. He doesn't have to have an outgoing personality, Ramps didn't, Kara didn't. They however became beloved as they just loved the dancing so much and let us in. I don't think watching the show anyone feels that they know the real Danny.
Ditto Louise, Mrs Beige altogether and yet, prior to being on the show I always liked her, especially on the clothes show, where she used to be really passionate about clothes.
I know time has gone by, but seriously where did that Loiuse go?
It really is a personality contest as well as a dancing contest and if these celebs want to know how to win, they need to relax, show themselves and people may actually start to get them, become invested in them and then they can win.
At present glorious Oti is who I am routing for, Danny is just her vehicle. Not good enough to win.
He would do well to look at Nat and Greg their partnership is becoming really interesting.
I am beginning to look forward to seeing him progress. He needs to stop being so pigeoned toed though.
Also Katya and Ed, she is bringing on a fat dad dancer into someone who can dance with personality and charm.”
“There was an article in the papers saying that famous Hollywood stars also stop updating technology wise at the age they became famous. Many stars can't use a computer, don't google, don't actually use Twitter or Facebook but have their accounts written for them. Have no idea how to book plane tickets etc.
With obvious exceptions, such as Steven a Fry.
I am not saying Danny is like that but he does seem as if he is a bit in a showbiz cocoon where how he appears and what he does on this show is how he thinks he needs to be in order to do well.
I also sense a lot of nervousness in Danny, not about the dancing, but about how the judges perceive him, he goes really pale at the judges table and his upper lip sticks to his teeth as he has no saliva. All physical signs of intense nerves. I think he really wants to do well as a springboard to a " bigger career". He does need to understand that he needs to show something of himself in order to win a personality contest. He doesn't have to have an outgoing personality, Ramps didn't, Kara didn't. They however became beloved as they just loved the dancing so much and let us in. I don't think watching the show anyone feels that they know the real Danny.
Ditto Louise, Mrs Beige altogether and yet, prior to being on the show I always liked her, especially on the clothes show, where she used to be really passionate about clothes.
I know time has gone by, but seriously where did that Loiuse go?
It really is a personality contest as well as a dancing contest and if these celebs want to know how to win, they need to relax, show themselves and people may actually start to get them, become invested in them and then they can win.
At present glorious Oti is who I am routing for, Danny is just her vehicle. Not good enough to win.
He would do well to look at Nat and Greg their partnership is becoming really interesting.
I am beginning to look forward to seeing him progress. He needs to stop being so pigeoned toed though.
Also Katya and Ed, she is bringing on a fat dad dancer into someone who can dance with personality and charm.”
I fear Danny may have a touch of the ex soap star whose not been in anything since! (It's almost as classic a strictly tale the ex politician/serious type turned comedy contestant!) It can be hard to move on from a soap, not many do it successfully really, and strictly or any other similar show is a classic 'hey look I still exist HIRE ME!' Show. Sadly he's not exactly disproving the 'Hollyoaks characters have the acting ability and personality of cardboard cutouts' theory. I fear the blandness may be an attempt to 'appeal to as many people as possible', similar to advising people to paint walls beige in houses you want to sell because bright colours are too 'divisive', yeah you don't upset anyone but god it's so boring! Louise seems to be aiming towards a similar thing, don't upset anyone be nice and 'mass market' but zzzzz
Originally Posted by chachaclo:
“I fear Danny may have a touch of the ex soap star whose not been in anything since! (It's almost as classic a strictly tale the ex politician/serious type turned comedy contestant!) It can be hard to move on from a soap, not many do it successfully really, and strictly or any other similar show is a classic 'hey look I still exist HIRE ME!' Show. Sadly he's not exactly disproving the 'Hollyoaks characters have the acting ability and personality of cardboard cutouts' theory. I fear the blandness may be an attempt to 'appeal to as many people as possible', similar to advising people to paint walls beige in houses you want to sell because bright colours are too 'divisive', yeah you don't upset anyone but god it's so boring! Louise seems to be aiming towards a similar thing, don't upset anyone be nice and 'mass market' but zzzzz”
“I fear Danny may have a touch of the ex soap star whose not been in anything since! (It's almost as classic a strictly tale the ex politician/serious type turned comedy contestant!) It can be hard to move on from a soap, not many do it successfully really, and strictly or any other similar show is a classic 'hey look I still exist HIRE ME!' Show. Sadly he's not exactly disproving the 'Hollyoaks characters have the acting ability and personality of cardboard cutouts' theory. I fear the blandness may be an attempt to 'appeal to as many people as possible', similar to advising people to paint walls beige in houses you want to sell because bright colours are too 'divisive', yeah you don't upset anyone but god it's so boring! Louise seems to be aiming towards a similar thing, don't upset anyone be nice and 'mass market' but zzzzz”
I think with Danny he is so used to be being a actor that he is finding it hard to be himself on Strictly. Hopefully the more he appears the more he will become comfortable. Having said that I really like Danny and like the fact he isnt in your face and more laidback.
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