Survivor - Idol Karma

The reward challenge at tribal council took everyone by surprise. Peih Gee pulled it out and won a private jet ride to the ancient Shaolin Temple. I think she took Denise because she hasn't won (or done) anything, and did anyone notice how the seats on that private jet had slip covers on them? I guess if someone who hasn't bathed in almost a month were on my plane I would do that too! Of course the talk turns to the game and Peih Gee trying to get Todd voted out. The reward included a martial arts demonstration, boy can those guys move! Back at camp, James was comparing his alliance to Adam and Eve saying, don't bite that apple, I want us to frolic naked as long as we can! What ever you say James. During the rain storm, they all looked like gophers in a hole all huddled together in a small cave. That certainly isn't worth a million dollars to be that miserable. After Peih Gee and company return, she is telling everyone about the reward, it doesn't appear anyone is listening until she mentions cookies and James is all ears! Meanwhile, #2 pencil feels like Peih Gee has violated her happy place in the cave. Watch it Courtney, I think Peih Gee can take you!

The tribe won't have James to kick around any more. They successfully blindsided him and voted him out. To say he was shocked is an understatement. He had TWO immunity idols. He should have played one since he only had two more chances to use them anyway! There's that karma again. It's only because of Todd that he had them in the first place and he didn't share, karma, karma, karma! At least he won't have to "hold those fruitloops together" anymore. Unless she gets immunity, I still think Peih Gee is going to go, the woman just doesn't know when to shut it! I give this episode 3 coconuts for the marital arts demo. Double D

OMG! Dumb, dumb, dumb James, how many times can you roll the dice, didn't the other tribal council teach you anything? Your name was and has been written down, that should have sent up the warning flags. I'm NOT feeling any sympathy for you, you should have use one of the idols-my goodness, you had two, what were you waiting for? What is the motto to these reality shows-trust no one!

The trip to the Shaolin Temple was an awesome reward and who knew that Denise had all that in her? I would never in a million years guessed that Denise was fluent in the marital arts, although some of the Chinese children looked scared watching her. Looks like the marital artist were the original hip hoppers of ancient times. What must it have been like to sleep in a temple-at any other time, sleeping on a mat on a bare floor would be less than desirable, but in a temple, it's pure luxury!

When Peih Gee, Eric and Denise made it back to camp, the others looked like wet rats in a hole-did someone say cookies? Were they chocolate? Gee, what must it be like, starving, wet, cold and exhausted and then to hear the word cookies! I think that might have been my breaking point! Amanda is getting on my last nerve, with her backstabbing. Amanda is doing alot of manipulating-so I'm hoping she will be the next to go! Four coconuts for the visit to the temple-Nirvana!-Single D

Project Runway-The Making of The Man Suit

I don't know who Tiki Barber is, but he sure is cute and built! This episode's challenge proved to be a hard one, designing and sewing man clothes. I was curious as to what was Rami wearing when he took off his shorts to create a pattern from them? That was a great idea, if you don't mind cutting your clothes up. Who was it that said, pants are just two sleeves sewn together? Never thought of it that way. When the boy models came in, I think just about everyone was ga ga over them except the one straight guy in the bunch, Kevin. Pretty boys, I have never seen so many pretty men, they were prettier than the girl models and can you say flat abs-whew! I think Carmen and Ricky were engaged in their own opera, singing barbs to each other and losing their tempers under the stress of the Titanic Panic! In the end it proved to be a tough challenge, I thought Victorya's outfit was the best (they never listen to me!), Rami's outfit looked nicely made, but seemed lacking in something-maybe an ascot? Carmen's outfit looked like it was sewn on the model and alas, maybe she should have turned her necklace right side up for the horseshoe to bring her luck! Thimbles up for the boy toy models. It looks like spit marker Elisa might be staying awhile, so my next to become unsewn is Christian, I haven't liked a single piece he's done, bye bye and oh yeah, fire your hairdresser! -Single D This was one big surprise. I never thought I would see Project Runway do men's clothes. Yes, I did know who Tiki Barber was, me and Kevin it seems were the only ones (Tiki does have a twin brother and he plays football too). It was fun to see the designers rushing around trying to make something from nothing. I wasn't sure what to expect from Elisa since they didn't show too much of her until the runway show. I was thinking something chameleon like but it turned out pretty much normal, go figure. Sweet P had me cracking up with that enormous neckline, at least her tie looked great! When the male models came in all you could see was eyeballs popping, girls and guys. Elisa had to turn around while her model disrobed. Apparently, on her planet, it's wrong for a female to see another man semi nude. Good thing she didn't have to measure his inside leg! The runway show was a disaster for some like Sweet P with that neckline and Carmen with, well, that. No we couldn't get through an episode without Ricky crying after they told him his suit was bad and dull. The winner was Jack but I liked Kit's outfit much better. For next week's you're out person, I'm going out on a limb and saying Ricky. He was so flustered this week and he has been playing it pretty safe. I don't think he will recover from the panic. Thimbles up for Tiki! Double D

Kid Nation-The Taming of Taylor

This episode should have had the disclaimer that graphic scenes might be too objectionable for the squeamish-the killing of chickens for dinner. I did feel a ping of remorse for those that were dinner and I would have definitely been one of those kids, befriending the chickens and making them part of the family. Taylor didn't have any sympathy for the ugly brown chickens though-off with their heads! I think that might be the way she will deal with people in real life, as she said "is there makeup for chickens?" Sofia showed her great negotiating skills when she intervened in the chicken coop and suggested that they should pick the ones for slaughter-that was brilliant and she is after all a 30 year old, stuck in a 13 year old body! Meanwhile back at the ranch, the nerd herd were discussing all the numbers of PI-go figure little one tooth boy Alex knew them all. I loved it during the challenge when Jared (and where does he gets those goofy hats he wears?) said that Pinto is a bean-not an Indian tribe! In the end, I think this episode was mostly about redemption and reward, especially for Taylor, taking the initiative to work and then finally being able to get into the arcade, and for Hunter, for showing his great work ethic and winning the gold star. I'm always left with the Little House on the Prairie feeling after watching Kid Nation, sigh! -Single D

This was the Taylor episode all the way. "Ugly chickens deserve to die!" and "we need animal makeup", just a couple of memorable quotes from the diva herself. I certainly hope she doesn't see people that way. One day the reality fairy will pay her a visit in a BIG way. She did have that moment of work ethic, but only because she wanted to get into the arcade. If the council had picked the library, you can be sure Taylor would still be in the chicken coop not doing any work. At least the dishes got done.

Greg looked a little too comfortable beheading the chickens. Maybe they should lock up the sharp things. And what's up with Jared's new hat? He looks like he is ready for high tea. Serve up the cucumber sandwiches Jared is ready!

I did like Sophia's library and Alex's donation of his Navajo to English dictionary. I'm sure that will come in real handy.

What was the council thinking when they picked the arcade over the library. If they had thought for just a minute, they would, or should, have realized no work would get done when there are free games to be had. Again, I have to remind myself these are just kids.

Kudos to Hunter who finally won the gold star!

Next week - there's a new Sheriff in town and her name is Sophia! Double D

Ghost Hunters - My Favorite Episodes

If you want some good scientific ghost busting, then TAPS are who you want to watch. TAPS, which stands for The Atlantic Paranormal Society, goes into an investigation to try and debunk a haunting. Most of the time they do find a reason for someone hearing those bumps in the night but, there are some that are hard to explain and then you have the ones that are actually caught on tape, which are my favorites! Here is a quick overview of some of my favorite episodes: Manson Murders - the owner of a home built near the site of the Manson murders claims he hears footsteps, hears voices and has seen one of the murder victims in his bedroom. TAPS caught some voices on audio which sound distressful and had EMF (electromagnetic field) spikes in the bedroom. Charlie Chaplin Studios - employees hear voices, footsteps (noticing a pattern here?) and see dead people (where have I heard that before?). TAPS did catch a figure on camera floating about 3 feet off the floor. Leap Castle, Ireland - this castle has a violent past and is said to be inhabited by an elemental. TAPS did pick up audio of some indistinct voices as well as footsteps. One investigator was knocked down and a cameraman was pushed. Seems like something is going on! Lisheen Castle, Ireland - the TAPS team investigated another Irish castle. This time they record what sounds like bootsteps on a wooden floor, however, there are no wooden floors at that location! While two investigators are checking out the wooded area around the castle, another team has the thermo-imaging camera watching them when three more images come into view following the investigators. Also caught on video was the fleeting image of a face that two of the investigators saw. Spooky stuff! New Bedford, Mass. Armory - it's said that a Sergeant hanged himself here. While in the room that he hanged himself, Jason and Grant observe a mist which is caught on the thermal-imaging camera. On the catwalk a soundman falls down. He said it felt like something went right through him. Later, while reviewing camera footage, the soundman's equipment bag is seen flying up by itself and striking him below the chin. Yikes! Crescent Hotel Eureka Springs, Ark. - this hotel was once a fake cancer treatment facility. Guests claim their clothes are packed and stacked against the door when they wake in the morning and that a man in Victorian clothing is seen. An investigator went into Grant's room only to find that his computer is leaning against the door! Grant said that he had left his computer beside the TV on the other side of the room! The investigator also received high EMF readings in this room. While in the basement of the hotel, which was also used as the morgue during the cancer treatment era, Jason and Grant catch on thermal-imaging camera the figure of a Civil War soldier. They try and debunk this as being a reflection but can not. Gives me chills! St. Augustine Lighthouse, Fl. - at different times during this investigation, all of the investigators heard a woman say "help me!". Jason and Grant hear a muffled conversation, see something go across a window and catch, on camera, someone or something looking a them over the railing. Two other investigators also see something go across a window and see a hand grab the railing. This one left everyone no doubt that this place is haunted! Double D

Dancing with the Stars Finale

What can I say, I think Cheetah girl, Sabrina Bryan, should not have been eliminated from the pack. She was by far the best dancer on the show. So now what were we left with? Of the three stars left, sorry, I know Marie Osmond is popular and all, but the girl can't dance! And I know that in the dark of night, all those dolls she manufactures are picking up the phones and voting for her! In the first number, she looked like a giant lemon with a cumber bun! The words that come to mind when she dances is wooden, heavy, lumbering, clumsy, and lots of flopping of the upper body. Either her partner is a terrible choreographer, or she is just not a dancer. I'm thinking it's both. The second number Bruno said it correctly, "It looked like Baby Jane meets the bride of Chucky!" She might have pulled it off if she was able to do more dance moves and alot less flopping. Julianne and Helio looked good and had great dance numbers. They exude energy and fun, however, I think the mirror ball trophy should have gone to Maksim and Spice Girl, Mel B. When Spice girl and Maksim dances, I know that everyone should be watching Mel B, but when Maksim dances....WOW! He is so commanding and charismatic on the dance floor, I can't peel my eyes away from him. He exudes confidence, edgy sex appeal, masculine charm-give him the trophy, give him the trophy (and my number, please!). In the end, another guy wins, only because I think and espeically with Julianne, the women dancers make the guys look so good and that's the difference between Mel B. and Helio. Helio looked good because Julianne was so great, but Mel B could hold her own against Maksim, dancing equally strong and equally fantastic. Mel B don't hang up your dancing dresses, maybe you can wear them on the Spice Girl Tour! -Single D

Amazing Race-Dancing with Chickens

I think this episode should have had the disclaimer that "No animals were harmed in the making of this episode!" Chickens and goats, the little goats or are they lambs, were so cute. Gramps stuffed his chicken in the net sack like a bundle of old rags. I thought they might eat the chickens at the end of the challenge, but no chicken dinner awaited. I think each of the contestants should have donned the tribal outfits for more effect, but the dancing proved to be the funniest part of this episode. Can you say wooden for TK and Rachel, come on, will someone light a fire beneath their feet! They do everything in slow mo and dumb as mud at the panning for gold challenge! I thought that challenge would have been hard, but everyone seemed to find the nuggets quickly-what a gold mine! I definitely would have tried to put nuggets in my pockets!

Azzaria is starting to show his controlling, uptight side and it's not too pretty, goodness, can't a girl take a pee?

I didn't quite understand the goat market, goats and tires? What those two things have in common is beyond me. I'm hoping next that the blondes get lost, get a flat tire, not make a flight, lose their money, and anything else that might surprise the wayward traveler. Doing a UTurn on Jason and Lorena was just plain mean. Jason and Lorena were my favorite team, soft spoken and serene. Sorry to see them go! My next team to be eliminated would be the blondes, reap what you sow! 4 backpacks!

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Single D

Everyone made it look pretty easy getting those chickens in the bags, I probably would have been chasing them around all day! I liked it when TK named their chicken Phil because they had the same hair! The dancing was the best part of this episode. Jennifer, former dancer with the LA Clippers, making the only change in the dance was a quarter turn! No wonder all they heard was crickets when they finished. No creativity at all and from a dancer no less. I thought Ron and Christina should have been given their clue just for the entertainment value, but alas, they got a 10 minute penalty in stead. Talk about a dance for Kynt and Vyxsin! Kynt was swinging those poles like they were nun chucks. You go Kynt! As for the blondes, they SO looked like they were doing a pole dance. It worked for them, the judges gave them their clue. There is no accounting for taste. I'm down on them anyway for giving a UTurn to Jason and Lorena. I really thought the karma fairy was going to give them a visit on the bicycle challenge when Shanna had trouble loading her bike. But they pulled it out and got ahead of TK and Rachel, darn! What was up with Jennifer telling Phil that some people have had their time coming in first and they should let others have a chance. It's a race sweetheart, get over it!

I am also hoping the blondes will come in last next week. I give this episode 4 backpacks for the dancing!

Double D

Project Runway - Once Bitten

Does Heidi Klum ever look bad? She was looking cute as ever, loved the outfits! But I digress....So the challenge this week was to make something for Sarah Jessica Parker's clothing line, Bitten. They had a $15 dollar budget which prompted Chris M. to say, "What are we going to make it out of? Scotch tape and toilet paper?" Considering a past contestant made a dress from coffee filters, it might not be a bad idea! And can we say CRY FEST. OMG! The sight of an over weight Fred Flintstone look-a-like crying is not pretty. I don't think Ricky can say more than two words without crying. Then you have Carmen crying because the judges wanted her to say who should go home. Then there is Elisa from another planet. Paring up with Sweet P seemed to have brought her here to Earth, for a while. Not to mention they made a pretty nice outfit despite the spit mark - gross! Christain and Carmen made a good team, their hair styles match, oh, and Christain, honey take that bold step into the 2000's. Retro is only good for Halloween costumes and disco revivals. And your dress showed every bump and bulge on your size 2 model, can you imagine what it would look like on a size 10 "real" person?! I'm sorry, Marion might be a decent designer but that Pocahontas dress had to go, bad choice of saggy material. Too bad because the sketch really did look good. Next out will have to be Elisa. Without Sweet P to reign her in, I don't think she will be able to stop herself from making another alien garment. I give this episode a thimbles up for Sarah Jessica Parker! -Double D SJP-my favorite Sex and the City gal-love that challenge for the Bitten collection. This episode seemed to bring most of them to tears...can we say cry me a river! Ricky crying! Chris crying, did I say Ricky crying? I think most of the designs had a common theme-can a cape by any other name still be a cape?-I'm thinking poncho, circus tent, big top, alpaca- I guess Sarah likes ponchos (capes), I had my doubts. Elisa with her "polymorphic" clothes, what exactly does that mean?-she's really not from happy planet Earth like Sweet P said. I still think four words to describe her from our previous blog... odd, bizarre, strange and weird, spit marking and all-reminded me of my dog Henry and his pee marking his territory! Thank god she didn't win, we would all be looking for the spit mark on her clothes! Did I say Ricky crying? And I'm sorry, maid Marion's outfit did look like a homeless Pocahontas, any more wear on that outfit and you would have a king sized blanket! My favorite outfit was Ricky's lady in red-beeyouitfull (as my daughter would spell it!). In the end, Christian deserved to go, his jacket would make Lt. Uhura (on Star Trek) look pretty, but not the everyday gal. The next out should be Elisa-we need seams!!! Thimbles up SJP! -Single D

Kid Nation-A Change of Council

I don't care what people think, I still see moments of greatness in Greg. True, he is a borderline Juvenile Delinquent, but he has such moments of enlightenment and the ability to admit when he's wrong, he's wrong, which is more than can be said for most. I was glad when finally, they voted in a new council, there needed to be changes and Laurel was not a happy camper. I think all that power went to her head, transforming her into a power hungry diva-well, in the words of the tiny diva, Taylor-"Deal with it". And that Taylor, can you say stubborn-she does what she wants when she wants and nobody will tell her different. She will have some hard lessons to learn in life. Hopefully, when she gets home, her parents will see how much she has been spoiled and learn from it. DK has shown great potential leadership abilities and Blaine, what can I say, I'm sure he will get through life on his good looks. Mike has my vote to become the next leader of the Sierra Club. A tender moment when Laurel won the gold star maybe it will have a humbling effect on her. Single D I was really surprised when the kids voted out Laurel from the council. Yes, she was acting like a power hungry diva, like she was going to take her ball and go home. Deal with it Missy! You don't always get what you want! Looks like winning the gold star made her feel better. I really do think she did a good job on the council and the star was deserving. DK, well let's say that he does have potential but he does cave to Greg. I think he would do better siding with Michael. And how about Greg running an exercise in respect?! He needs to learn what it is first. That, after saying he wanted to be on the council to show what a good guy he could be. Start walking the walk Greg! We'll see next week, hopefully the Greg bashing session had an effect on him and he will make an effort to calm down and the new council won't be a bully regime. The best line of the whole episode was during the challenge when Blaine said the phonograph can't be that old because it comes with CD's! Sometimes I have to remind myself they are just kids! Double D