Is there anyone who hasn't had the 'smug' tag levelled at them this season? 
Austn is so smug and arrogant
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Originally Posted by teewoods:
“My God! He has to be the most arrogant and smug celeb to come on SCD. Totaly up himself and self centered. It's true what his teammates said about him.”
“My God! He has to be the most arrogant and smug celeb to come on SCD. Totaly up himself and self centered. It's true what his teammates said about him.”
Well, I wonder when another Austin is Smug (or 'Insert Name here' is Smug) thread will pop up again. And here we are.
Originally Posted by teewoods:
“Oh come on! Have you seen Tom on ITT? He is no way as self centred as Austin, who is Mr Me! Me! Me!”
“Oh come on! Have you seen Tom on ITT? He is no way as self centred as Austin, who is Mr Me! Me! Me!”
Hmmmm, yes, I have seen Tom & Austin on ITT. IMO Austin is funny & self-deprecating whereas Tom is smarmy, overly-dramatic and self-obsessed... different strokes & all that.
Originally Posted by Ratzakli:
“Austin should be on that other reality show - Sex Factor.
He is a God!!
”
“Austin should be on that other reality show - Sex Factor.
He is a God!!
”
*nods*
Originally Posted by elburrofeo:
“Hmmmm, yes, I have seen Tom & Austin on ITT. IMO Austin is funny & self-deprecating whereas Tom is smarmy, overly-dramatic and self-obsessed... different strokes & all that.”
“Hmmmm, yes, I have seen Tom & Austin on ITT. IMO Austin is funny & self-deprecating whereas Tom is smarmy, overly-dramatic and self-obsessed... different strokes & all that.”
I don't think either Austin or Tom are smug or arrogant. Quite the opposite, they come across rather well when interviewed and they both seem to be talented when it comes to dancing. Why do people have to bash one celebrity in order to defend their favourites, and why has this become an Austin versus Tom issue?
For the record, I don't think any of the contestants this year is smug or arrogant
, and smug is really the new pink isn't it.
Originally Posted by lach doch mal:
“I don't think either Austin or Tom are smug or arrogant. Quite the opposite, they come across rather well when interviewed and they both seem to be talented when it comes to dancing. Why do people have to bash one celebrity in order to defend their favourites, and why has this become an Austin versus Tom issue?
For the record, I don't think any of the contestants this year is smug or arrogant, and smug is really the new pink isn't it.”
“I don't think either Austin or Tom are smug or arrogant. Quite the opposite, they come across rather well when interviewed and they both seem to be talented when it comes to dancing. Why do people have to bash one celebrity in order to defend their favourites, and why has this become an Austin versus Tom issue?
For the record, I don't think any of the contestants this year is smug or arrogant
, and smug is really the new pink isn't it.”
Awwww, thank you hun for that lovely post!
You're right, why is it on here you can only prove your like for someone by putting someone else down. 
And can we please stop with the smug, arrogant and cocky for any of the celebs, it's lazy and old now!
Don't get the Austin fascination at all.
I'm the perfect demographic for him, redblooded hetro female mid 30s, but don't find him REMOTELy attractive, I would go as far to say I actually find him unattractive, I REALLY DO!!! Jeez rotten!! And I don't rate his dancing at all. along with Rachel , he's a teacher's pet and totally over marked every week to keep him in, sad really He's in for a crash landing when he's left to the public's reaction!!!
I'm the perfect demographic for him, redblooded hetro female mid 30s, but don't find him REMOTELy attractive, I would go as far to say I actually find him unattractive, I REALLY DO!!! Jeez rotten!! And I don't rate his dancing at all. along with Rachel , he's a teacher's pet and totally over marked every week to keep him in, sad really
He's in for a crash landing when he's left to the public's reaction!!!
Originally Posted by lach doch mal:
“I don't think either Austin or Tom are smug or arrogant. Quite the opposite, they come across rather well when interviewed and they both seem to be talented when it comes to dancing. Why do people have to bash one celebrity in order to defend their favourites, and why has this become an Austin versus Tom issue?
For the record, I don't think any of the contestants this year is smug or arrogant, and smug is really the new pink isn't it.”
“I don't think either Austin or Tom are smug or arrogant. Quite the opposite, they come across rather well when interviewed and they both seem to be talented when it comes to dancing. Why do people have to bash one celebrity in order to defend their favourites, and why has this become an Austin versus Tom issue?
For the record, I don't think any of the contestants this year is smug or arrogant
, and smug is really the new pink isn't it.”
I agree entirely. I have no idea where all this smug stuff has come from either.
I don't buy into the 'smug' label for anyone either tbh, but after getting three 9's for a Chacha that was pretty ordinary, and having done little or nothing to improve his poor use of his arms, I wouldn't be surprised if maybe Austin does start to believe he can do no wrong - at least any wrong that is going to be picked up on
Austin has been good at nearly everything he has done apparently. In the rugby world, you can have a lot of fun being smug and arrogant about that, and he has been. In rugby evryone accepts that.
At the start of this series, I expressed concern that Austin's jokes might slip into what was more appropriate for the rugby world, but he has been very restrained and I think he is doing very well diplomatically.
Some people in the SCD forum seem to be hyper-sensitive about any tiny little thing which can be construed as a fault.
At the start of this series, I expressed concern that Austin's jokes might slip into what was more appropriate for the rugby world, but he has been very restrained and I think he is doing very well diplomatically.
Some people in the SCD forum seem to be hyper-sensitive about any tiny little thing which can be construed as a fault.
Austin is smugDont think he is really, just so nice seeing the name 'austin' instead of 'tom'
And for what must be the 100th time, peeps must learn the difference between confidence and smugness
Smug, are you having a laugh, not once has he come across as this. Why do we need this thread? They are the only couple that make me laugh each week and actually remamber to have fun. The others are too desperate.
ENOUGH
ENOUGH
Originally Posted by flashgirl:
“Is there anyone who hasn't had the 'smug' tag levelled at them this season?”
“Is there anyone who hasn't had the 'smug' tag levelled at them this season?
”
It was only a matter of time before the 'smug' label was chucked at Austin too. Is there anyone left who hasn't been branded yet?
Originally Posted by Foxy Moron:
“It was only a matter of time before the 'smug' label was chucked at Austin too. Is there anyone left who hasn't been branded yet?”
“It was only a matter of time before the 'smug' label was chucked at Austin too. Is there anyone left who hasn't been branded yet?
”
Rachel
, but remember she is dull and overmarked, which is practically the same thing
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Originally Posted by Vivacious Lady:
“Austin's not really showing up on my newly installed smugometer (obtainable at £9.99 from B&Q as a special promotion for SCD)”
“Austin's not really showing up on my newly installed smugometer (obtainable at £9.99 from B&Q as a special promotion for SCD)
”
I`m the smug one. I purchased same equipment yesterday with a 20% discount
Just need to work out how to install it now
Originally Posted by claire2281:
“I think some people mistake confidence for smugness....”
“I think some people mistake confidence for smugness....”
Absolutely.
I thought Austin was great last night. His dance was SO much more entertaining than rachel's
I really saw with him last night that he's just a natural at it. He just goes out there and has a good time and is completely at ease withwhat he's doing.
I'd say he is relaxed and confident, which is not the same as being smug.
Originally Posted by chikky21:
“I think there's a fine line between confidence and smugness, but Austin's on the right side. He's arrogant, but in an acceptable way, I think to be a top sportsman in a game like rugby you have to be a bit of a wind up merchant.
I think he comes across as a really nice person, much nicer than Tom who just strikes me as a someone I'd never tire of slapping. He's got the dancer's girn down pat.”
“I think there's a fine line between confidence and smugness, but Austin's on the right side. He's arrogant, but in an acceptable way, I think to be a top sportsman in a game like rugby you have to be a bit of a wind up merchant.
I think he comes across as a really nice person, much nicer than Tom who just strikes me as a someone I'd never tire of slapping. He's got the dancer's girn down pat.”
Particularly as a scrum half.
I think he's been lovely and very self-deprecating. I don't know who I want to win yet but he's up there.
I also like Tom, and I don't think he's smug and arrogant either.
Originally Posted by ealingkid:
“Absolutely.
I thought Austin was great last night. His dance was SO much more entertaining than rachel's
I really saw with him last night that he's just a natural at it. He just goes out there and has a good time and is completely at ease withwhat he's doing.
I'd say he is relaxed and confident, which is not the same as being smug.”
“Absolutely.
I thought Austin was great last night. His dance was SO much more entertaining than rachel's
I really saw with him last night that he's just a natural at it. He just goes out there and has a good time and is completely at ease withwhat he's doing.
I'd say he is relaxed and confident, which is not the same as being smug.”
Very well put.
Originally Posted by lach doch mal:
“I don't think either Austin or Tom are smug or arrogant. Quite the opposite, they come across rather well when interviewed and they both seem to be talented when it comes to dancing. Why do people have to bash one celebrity in order to defend their favourites, and why has this become an Austin versus Tom issue?
For the record, I don't think any of the contestants this year is smug or arrogant, and smug is really the new pink isn't it.”
“I don't think either Austin or Tom are smug or arrogant. Quite the opposite, they come across rather well when interviewed and they both seem to be talented when it comes to dancing. Why do people have to bash one celebrity in order to defend their favourites, and why has this become an Austin versus Tom issue?
For the record, I don't think any of the contestants this year is smug or arrogant
, and smug is really the new pink isn't it.”
Echoed my feelings precisely. I think Austin fans can do better than "well if you think that's smug look at Tom" (I like them both).
I think he works hard and expects to do well.
I think he is very competitive.
He hates losing.
He's a wise guy.
He can be very sharp-tongued.
Smug? Don't know and don't care.
You wouldn't want to cross him though - from what one hears.
I think he is very competitive.
He hates losing.
He's a wise guy.
He can be very sharp-tongued.
Smug? Don't know and don't care.
You wouldn't want to cross him though - from what one hears.
anyone who thinks Austin and Erin are smug really need to get a new dictionary.
you'll find words like determined , focused , driven and also the word humble.
Erin has to be one of the sweetest people i've ever seen on tv.
Smug ?? i think not.
the only smug ones on scd are Tom and Brendan.
you'll find words like determined , focused , driven and also the word humble.
Erin has to be one of the sweetest people i've ever seen on tv.
Smug ?? i think not.
the only smug ones on scd are Tom and Brendan.
can we just say everyone is smug and leave it at that? ... saves any future 'smug' threads being made ...
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