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Veri

06-11-2005

Originally Posted by Ferrari Red:
“I don't doubt her expertise but I do dislike some of the personal comments she makes. Also, she keeps telling them to take it seriously.

Well, I can understand why but my feeling about this is much like Celebrity Fame Academy. They might find out they've got a talent they didn't know, but none of these people are trying to make a career out of dancing so if they have a laugh along the way, it doesn't matter. In fact, enjoying it should be imperative and if all you're doing is stressing about it then you're not going to dervice much joy from it.”

I don't think she means that they should be serious in a way that stops them from enjoying it or from having a laugh along the way. (For something about why I think they should take it "seriously", see my previous post in this thread, now somewhat hidden by being on the previous page.)

johnpeel

06-11-2005

Sad the way that people these days (in this context Arlene and Craig) are booed, shouted down and ridiculed for telling the truth.

Chiaroscuro

06-11-2005

Originally Posted by Veri:
“I wasn't going by what they did in practice, or how hard they worked, because I didn't even know those things. Instead, it was evident in the way she danced, and the way she related to the crowd and the judges, that she hadn't put enough of herself into it and didn't care enough; and consequently she wasn't really expressing anything in the dance.

All of the others (except maybe Patsy) are investing a lot more of themselves in each dance, and it shows in the way they perform.”

I see your point Veri but I think some people just aren't able to put themselves into things. Perhaps it's selfconsciousness or inhibition that prevents them but they just don't have the ability to 'lose' themselves. I think this was certainly part of Fiona's problem, as you say she didn't express anything in any of her performances. It makes me wonder again why on earth she agreed to appear in the show, maybe she was hoping it would open up something in her.

pipie

06-11-2005

Quote:
“Sad the way that people these days (in this context Arlene and Craig) are booed, shouted down and ridiculed for telling the truth.”

Yes i dont know who i get most mad at the crowd or bruce when they tell the judges to shut up when most of the time the judges are trying to help them get better, i dont mind ppl booing when they are being plain nasty, which dus happen. But constructive criticism is useful

Pippa73

07-11-2005

I cannot believe Arlene is in her sixtieth year! She looks amazing.

gkmacca

07-11-2005

Originally Posted by bendymixer:
“Arlene is definitely in her sixties - She is great judge of this show for me though tonight (gets ready to run) I though she overmarked Darren Gough with 9”

A voice of reason. Phew!

gkmacca

07-11-2005

Originally Posted by johnpeel:
“Sad the way that people these days (in this context Arlene and Craig) are booed, shouted down and ridiculed for telling the truth.”

You know, I'm not really a big party-pooper, and I know that all of the booing and hissing is meant to add to the atmosphere, but sometimes it's hard not to think: 'Shut up - you might learn something!'

soap_a_holic

07-11-2005

Originally Posted by gkmacca:
“She's got a fine track record behind her, and she's still remarkably active and successful for someone in their sixtieth year and in an incredibly competitive business. I thought she was treated very badly in Strictly Dance Fever, when the other judges seemed to gang up on her in a genuinely malevolent way each week. She hasn't been that consistent this series, though, and she often looks as though she's just swallowed a pint of lemon juice - so maybe it's that...”

60!!!!!!! I thought she was late 40's early 50's but not 60's!!!!!! Wow does she age gracefully!

dancedreamer

07-11-2005

I know I agree about the booing thing and I think the celebs are really trying to listen to constructive critism and sometimes I know they cant hear what the judges are saying because Bill put his hand behind his ear to try and hear the comments. So quit the booing!

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