In case anyone just joined the show, Tom reminds us that Misty injured herself Friday night while training for the show. WHO is just joining the show now? Who doesn't have DVR, so even if they're starting to watch an hour late, they can't just rewind and see that gratuitously slow slo-mo replay of her injury for themselves at the top of the show? Seriously, shut up Tom Bergeron.
Cody Linley, of Hanna Montana fame is up next. So, speaking of Hanna Montana, this week I discovered Miley Cyrus' "See You Again" and I'm kind of in love with it. She's my new Kelly Clarkson-esque guilty pleasure. Come on sing it with me, "I s-s-stuttered when you ask me what I'm thinkin' 'bout... My best friend Leslie said, Oh, she's just being Kranky." Also, that beat is good for dancing in a club, and as Samantha from "Sex in the City" opined, first you get the teens, then you get the gays, then you're mainstream. So I'm getting on her bandwagon now.
He's just got the gays.
Anyhoo, speaking of gays, Cody and his highlights went on a side trip to Disneyland this week to celebrate Miley's birthday. She promises to come to a show one day. Yeah, one day when they pay her to perform. Miley doesn't get out of bed for less that $10,000! Cody is excited to do the jive because now he can spazz around like a 4 year old on a post-Halloween sugar high. Julianne admonishes him to control that energy.
Yes. That energy.
Oh hey, Cody finally got a haircut! Yay no more emo bowl cut! Just like in week's past, it looks like Julianne choreographed the most technically difficult routine of the evening. Cody is totally reminding me of Benji Schwimmer doing the jive, which is a real compliment for those non-SYTYCD watchers. There's a nice bit where he spins and simultaneously spins her while on his knees. And then he air-guitars on her legs, but it looks more like he's nomming on a giant drumstick. And then he air guitars again. Seriously, dance: 10, air guitar: 3. Stop with the air guitar.
Carrie Ann liked the dance, but didn't like that she could see him counting the steps to himself. Considering he's, you know, NOT a professional dancer, you'd think she can cut him some slack on that, but no. Len thought the first half was superb, but hated the air guitaring at the end. Bruno and I couldn't agree more. Also, I need to note that Bruno said Cody "started like a twinkling twinkie!" Because yes, Cody is such a twink.
If the air guitar wasn't dead, it is now.
Backstage Useless asks Cody if he's noticed his fan base changing. He answers that he's had a lot more older ladies coming up to him lately, and Cloris, with her impeccable comic timing, wanders into the shot at just this moment. Don't ever change, Cloris. Scores: 7's across the board for a total of 21.
Chicken Hawk
Up next, Toni Antoinette. Last week she lost a point for an "illegal lift" but that so won't be happening this week thanks to that monstrous dress. How's that for traditional, Len? Toni calls it the "Vietnamese Waltz" in rehearsals and I thank the lord for stupid people giving me laughs. Toni wants to spice it up the week they have the most traditional dance. Has she heard none of the commentary coming from the judges? Like, at all? She's hilariously hammy in rehearsal and growing on me, personality-wise.
They're dancing to a rock 'n' roll arrangement of Fur Elyse. Strike one. And I don't know if it's the dress or what, but Toni looks more unsure of herself this week than she ever has before. One would think she could easily get a character from that costume, but she just looks stiff and clumsy. Haating this routine. Even the guitar player is messing up. Ugh, live band, you suck.
And now time for the beheading.
Len is back in grumpy old man mode, saying he loved her dances from week one but hated this. Am I turning into an old man? Because I've agreed with just about everything he's said tonight. He tells her she's a great dancer and doesn't need the gimmicks. Bruno admires the risk, saying even Sophia Coppola couldn't get Marie Antoinette. Bruno's going to wake up with a horse head in his bed tomorrow. Carrie Ann liked it, which just shows her complete lack of taste.
Again. The dress came first.
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Comments (7)
Why couldn't they get an old person who could at least dance a few steps? It's kind of embarrassing to see poor Cloris out there just walking around, although I admire her spirit.
They had an article in the local paper today about an 85 year old man who still swing dances! Not only that, but they have a picture of him LIFTING a woman--and sometimes he dances with TWO women. Now, that's a real man in my book.
He started in the Army and used to dance at the old Savoy ballroom. I'm sure that there aren't many like him, but there must be an 80 year old celeb who can fox trot or something.
1 of 7 | Posted by pixielated | Posted on October 9, 2008 8:04 PM
Did anyone else catch the part on the performance show where Cloris was babbling to the judges about how she just wanted 1's? I don't know if she meant she wanted a 10 - delusional much? - or whether she wanted to be scored with 1's so she could just go home or WTF that was about.
2 of 7 | Posted by wintersux | Posted on October 10, 2008 5:06 AM
Haven't watched in years - but from the recaps (and comments) sounds like Cloris is the main attraction this season.
Love the recaps!
3 of 7 | Posted by fire@will | Posted on October 10, 2008 10:25 AM
Cloris has to be getting all the old people votes because she is getting dissed big time on all these message boards. Cloris may be funny yet annoying, but I feel bad for these people who are actually trying to improve and getting kicked off while she who isn't dancing at all is still staying on.
Warren is my favorite too, I hope he wins although I know Brooke is going to win, I hope he gets second place thought.
4 of 7 | Posted by bigjr6633 | Posted on October 10, 2008 4:13 PM
I couldn't believe how many times they reminded us about Misty's injury.
We get it all ready! We got it the first time.
Also, am I the only one that gets irritated by Cloris??? I don't think she's funny.
5 of 7 | Posted by blane | Posted on October 10, 2008 5:03 PM
I think Cloris is making old people look bad, personally.
I read on AOL that Tara Reid wants to be on DWTS, but they don't think she is "family-oriented" enough. What about Corky and Cloris doing all that dry-humping every week? Doesn't really seem appropriate. Of course, that is Corky's idea, I'm assuming, to distract from the lack of actual dancing.
6 of 7 | Posted by pixielated | Posted on October 11, 2008 12:12 AM
cloris is fucking hilarious.
7 of 7 | Posted by gitgo | Posted on October 11, 2008 9:39 PM