"Doughnuts OUT!"
Wow - this week on Hell's Kitchen we learn about trendsetters. Chef RamJam introduces us to some Los Angeles trendsetters and then we spend some time with our very own setters of trend. First there is Bonnie, who leads us in the fad of making dumb mistakes and crying. Next is Josh, who shows us that having a functioning brain is highly overrated and it's hip to be stupid. Jen illustrates that it is very helpful and productive to antagonize and argue with bullies, and Rock demonstrates just how popular it is to be mean, insulting, and self-righteous. Julia continues setting the trend of hanging in there and always acting dignified - imagine that. Finally, Chef Ramsay begins a new rage by calling someone a doughnut. Here we go, so get ready to get cool!
This evening as the chefs shuffle off to their dorms to ponder over Brad's elimination, Bonnie wonders, along with the rest of us, why she's still here. "Does he think I'm entertaining? Is that why I'm still here?" Um, I don't think so Bonnie. Unless Chef Ramsay is entertained by watching somebody cry about everything. Julia is also surprised that Bonnie is still around and Rock is glad that Brad went home because Brad was his biggest competition. There is really no telling why Bonnie is still hanging around, but after what I've read about last season, I'm wondering if it's "Virginia Syndrome." Apparently Virginia's large chest carried her through to the finals, and although Bonnie doesn't necessarily have a large chest, she has paraded in her underwear, flirted with Chef Ramsay, and gotten all dolled up for a photo shoot. Other than that all she does is give dumb suggestions and bawl.
The next morning Chef Ramsay lines the chefs up to announce that there will no longer be a Red Team and a Blue Team. From now on, they are one united Black Team! I was hoping for purple, since red and blue make purple, but Chef Ramsay wasn't having it, so black it is. Sous Chef Scott comes out to serve everyone champagne and Chef Ramsay congratulates them all on making it this far - a job well done! Then things get really zany when Chef Ramsay shakes up the champagne bottle and sprays everyone down with it. He tells Josh to "open wide" and then zings him again, saying he's found a new talent - catching champagne spray in his mouth. Call me crazy, but I don't think RamJam thinks too much of Josh.
Spray the donkey!
The chefs run upstairs to change into their new black and white jackets and they are each in awe with the color change. They are all proud of themselves and each other. Feel the love because it won't last long.
And now it's time for the first ever individual challenge! Chef Ramsay tells the chefs that they will each be preparing a dish "for a very special group of trendsetters - clients with their fingers on the pulse in terms of culture, fashion, music..." Oh, this does sound exciting. Who could these trendsetters be? Vogue editors? Rock stars? The guys from "Queer Eye?" Jen guesses either Mariah or The Rock - neither of whom I would have singled out as trendsetters (at least anymore), but okay. Julia guesses doctors and nurses due to Chef Ramsay's use of the word "pulse." Josh is sure they are on their way to Hollywood to cook for some celebrities. Either way this is looking like a great chance for them to showcase their talent for some influential people. Also, these special guests will not be coming to Hell's Kitchen, but instead the taste-off blindfolds come back out and each chef gets to wear one as they are whisked away to the mystery location where glamorous people await.
Then Herr Narrator bursts the bubble.
Where it all happens.
These amazing, brilliant, prominent eaters are 100 Alhambra High School students. Oh, I get it. Because high school kids are into music and fashion, plus they're huge consumers so they have an influence in the marketplace - good one. The chefs take off their blindfolds and look around a little deflated. Chef Ramsay says this is a great place to learn about trends - especially if you are into iPods and video games - so their challenge is to win over the high school students with their food. They have one hour, the students will vote, and the winner will be coming with Chef Ramsay to Las Vegas.
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Comments (13)
I like Julia as well, she might not be a fancy cook she has the heart. I think chef Ramsey is great to offer her to culinary school. but why come back for a reality show after that? She should just open up a diner. She can cook good basic food. That's enough to bring in diners. I wish her all the sucess.
1 of 13 | Posted by bambinoitaliano
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Posted on July 26, 2007 3:48 PM
So sweet about Julia, I am very happy for her. :)
Rock is an a-hole hands down. Bonnie should never run a kitchen and Jen is....not really bad or good, just not great. Of the three I think Jen is the best choice, god i can't believe i just said that.
2 of 13 | Posted by PixieGal
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Posted on July 26, 2007 5:14 PM
waaay too funny honey...i think i'm in love with you
3 of 13 | Posted by caught.doin.it
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Posted on July 27, 2007 12:07 AM
Josh, what a waste of space. Every time they come back from elimination he'd be all like "NOW it's on". Damn fool.
Rock is a d1ckhead and I'd hate for him to win but that's who I think WILL win.
Great recap. "Bonnie tries to spell her name" was the best line out of many.
4 of 13 | Posted by LaSexorcisto
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Posted on July 27, 2007 5:38 AM
I hate to see Julia go but Chef is right about her talent. She will do great once she acquires more culinary skills. It was great to see his softer side with her.
Josh. What a useless cook. I can't believe this idiot was precooking the spaghetti. And this guy works in the industry?!? How many times have they cooked rissoto this season? Like a gazillion times and this clown still undercooks it! He belongs behind the dishwasher not a stove.
Rock. Good talent with horrible social skills. He'd be best running a hot dog stand by himself.
Jen. The best option for Chef. Talent is OK but she is able to get along with her peers. Her presence and demeanor is not like Julia's (at her best performances.)
Bonnie. Lucky she has come this far. Unless she is bonking Chef, she doesn't have a chance.
5 of 13 | Posted by milostea
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Posted on July 27, 2007 7:10 AM
Thinking of the top 3, I think Rock is going to win, frankly because I (nor the rest of humanity) will ever be able to forget that Jen pulled that spaghetti out of the trash and was going to serve it. What Executive Chef tries to serve garbage? If they do some sort of recap of their performance on Hell's Kitchen from beginning to end, that is just going to stand out like a sore thumb.
Bonnie just doesn't have enough experience working in a restaurant environment, so I don't think she'll be able to pull it out.
I shed a tear for Julia. I really wanted her to win the whole damn thing. But I hope she'll be back after completing her schooling. I heart her.
6 of 13 | Posted by Krizzatch
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Posted on July 27, 2007 8:34 AM
How come wonderful Julia got the axe? Didn't she get immunity or something from winning the first challenge?
I call SHENANIGANS!
HG, your screencaps etc had me giggling so much I was wiping away tears. Especially the stuff about how stupid Josh is (having to take the bus bc he thought his car was "done for" -- too funny!
I'll bet Josh thought he'd be able to keep the black-trimmed chef's jacket as a souvenir -- denied!
Also, I haven't heard or read the phrase 'goody gumdrops' for ever such a long time.
HEART!
7 of 13 | Posted by Donna Martin Graduates!
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Posted on July 27, 2007 1:22 PM
Your funniest Hell's Kitchen recap by far. I especially liked the caption under the Hell's Kitchen logo on the lockers; I was laughing for about five minutes after that.
Anywayz, I'm disappointed that this is our final three; Bonnie is obviously not competent or consistent enough to run her own restaurant, Rock is, like you said, a complete asshole and Jen's horrible lopsided face and bird's nest hair will scare away any customers. So I guess I'm routing for her.
8 of 13 | Posted by bellewhore
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Posted on July 27, 2007 4:38 PM
Well done, HG!! Great recap. There's the bitchiness that I love with TVGasm!
9 of 13 | Posted by mommyboughtyoupajamas
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Posted on July 27, 2007 6:04 PM
First of all I think this was a great recap...
Julia. The best part of this show. I suck at cooking but if someone from Waffle House can make it on a cooking reality show then so can I.
Rock. The only reason I like him is because he keeps referring to himself as the "Rock," which always meakes me laugh because he is an idiot.
Bonnie. I do not like her because she kept putting Julia down for not knowing the product, yet she is a Nannie which apparently means she is a cooking God.
Jen. Do not really have a feel for her, but since I think it will be between her and Rock I root for her.
10 of 13 | Posted by johncon966
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Posted on July 27, 2007 11:46 PM
Ugh.. I think Rock is going to win as well.. specially out of those 3.
I think the only people that ever had a chance of winning were him, Jen and Julia.. and well.. Julia is now gone.
I hope Jen wins but well.... who knows.
Rock is such an immature asshole though.
Seriously, who the hell acts like that?? I just want someone to smack the crap out of him and jap him in the leg with a fork.
What a loser.
11 of 13 | Posted by Shollia
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Posted on July 28, 2007 1:36 AM
Bonnie should have went home a long time ago. Like another poster said, she was so quick to dismiss Julia for her lack of cooking expertise, but didn't she say that she was a nanny who only cooked for three people? I never would have thought she would have made it this far. It comes to show you, a "pretty" face and an empty head goes a long way on reality TV.
If I were to choose the lesser of the three evils, it would have to be rock. Sure he's an ass, but would you honestly go to Jen's restarurant knowing the bitch would serve you stuff out of the trash?
12 of 13 | Posted by mommyboughtyoupajamas
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Posted on July 28, 2007 9:34 AM
Great recap. I just discovered this entire site and have been catching up on all the reality shows I've missed over the years.
HG your recap on RamJam going off and kicking Josh out had me ROFLMAO and subsequently searching for the video clip online. Found it! Thanks, TVGasm & Honey Gangsta!
13 of 13 | Posted by Chips.N.Whips | Posted on October 30, 2008 2:11 PM