Hell's Kitchen Last Course
Hi ho, MMMLogerinos!
I've said it before--some of the best writing out there is for TV reality shows. When real TV started with Survivor and Big Brother, it was fresh, new and shocking. I, for one, couldn't believe that people really acted like that, and for the world to see. Were there no secrets that anyone thought they should keep? Apparently not. Oh. My. Then I realized none of it was real, all was scripted.
Like most shows I watch on TV, my interest is held for a season or so then wanes. However, I do watch a few reality shows still, though not those that I used to watch. And if I think about it I realize that I watch if I remember they're on or am clicking through the channels and catch them. One would be the second season of aptly named Hell's Kitchen. Chef Ramsay--oh gosh, what can I say? He's so well cast for the part they have him playing. And does he overcook the part, as in char!
I've noticed that for each reality show season they have set parts that they cast new faces in such as the Bitch, the Loser, the Player, the Manipulator, the Innocent, the Liar, the Old Guy or Gal (who's about 50), the Professional, the Geek and hideous combinations of those. On Hell's Kitchen it's down to the final two who are women this time. Last time a guy won and darned if I can remember who he was or what he looked like. So, because I've come to believe that these reality shows are scripted, this time they wanted a woman to win. Consequently, the guy who was the one consistent chef who could actually turn out decent, tasty dishes was cut last night because Chef Ramsay didn't like his attitude. Weak, I know, but the writers were pressed, I feel, coming up with new disgusting behavior or motivation for stupid choices. They carefully edit the shows to lead the audience in a particular direction and then spring a "surprise" for the wow factor. Like you couldn't see it coming. Please. Surely, everyone can see by now that when the scene shows two characters, oh sorry, two contestants arguing or promising not to vote against the other, that's exactly what they are going to do. And that's the "most astonishing elimination yet!" Again, please.
In any case, I shall make a prediction about the outcome of next week's show. Virginia, the young Innocent/Manipulator salad chef, will NOT win. Heather, the sous chef will because she's well played the role of one who can actually cook and kiss Chef ass at the same time. Unfortunately, Virginia . . . there is not a Santa Claus named Ramsay in this episode, anyway.
MMmmmmmmmmmmelinda
I've said it before--some of the best writing out there is for TV reality shows. When real TV started with Survivor and Big Brother, it was fresh, new and shocking. I, for one, couldn't believe that people really acted like that, and for the world to see. Were there no secrets that anyone thought they should keep? Apparently not. Oh. My. Then I realized none of it was real, all was scripted.
Like most shows I watch on TV, my interest is held for a season or so then wanes. However, I do watch a few reality shows still, though not those that I used to watch. And if I think about it I realize that I watch if I remember they're on or am clicking through the channels and catch them. One would be the second season of aptly named Hell's Kitchen. Chef Ramsay--oh gosh, what can I say? He's so well cast for the part they have him playing. And does he overcook the part, as in char!
I've noticed that for each reality show season they have set parts that they cast new faces in such as the Bitch, the Loser, the Player, the Manipulator, the Innocent, the Liar, the Old Guy or Gal (who's about 50), the Professional, the Geek and hideous combinations of those. On Hell's Kitchen it's down to the final two who are women this time. Last time a guy won and darned if I can remember who he was or what he looked like. So, because I've come to believe that these reality shows are scripted, this time they wanted a woman to win. Consequently, the guy who was the one consistent chef who could actually turn out decent, tasty dishes was cut last night because Chef Ramsay didn't like his attitude. Weak, I know, but the writers were pressed, I feel, coming up with new disgusting behavior or motivation for stupid choices. They carefully edit the shows to lead the audience in a particular direction and then spring a "surprise" for the wow factor. Like you couldn't see it coming. Please. Surely, everyone can see by now that when the scene shows two characters, oh sorry, two contestants arguing or promising not to vote against the other, that's exactly what they are going to do. And that's the "most astonishing elimination yet!" Again, please.
In any case, I shall make a prediction about the outcome of next week's show. Virginia, the young Innocent/Manipulator salad chef, will NOT win. Heather, the sous chef will because she's well played the role of one who can actually cook and kiss Chef ass at the same time. Unfortunately, Virginia . . . there is not a Santa Claus named Ramsay in this episode, anyway.
MMmmmmmmmmmmelinda
posted by MMMelinda at 7:52 AM
