Hey, first blood!

Great recap. Disagree totally about Benji and Donyelle and the "out of proportion" cheering though -- that "logroll" thing they did on the floor was amazing. I'm backing them because she's a big girl who has the moves (and brava for Nigel for making a statement about this in a POSITIVE light for once, SIMON COWELL...) And I don't vote on this show at all. They, and the tango with that amazing turned-her-with-only-his-foot move, were my favorite moments of the night.

And, uh, I meant "bravo" for Nigel. I don't think he's girly AT ALL...

Sorry, Amanda, I don't watch the show so I have no opinion on who should get the heave ho but I do enjoy your recaps. Keep 'em coming.

I thought Ivan should have left the first week but I was so impressed by his and Allison's tango. They did an awesome job.

I don't really watch this show, but I saw the first 45 minutes last night. that cuban rumba was excellent. I'm not much of a dance fan, but I could totally see "the story" and feel the chemistry. I was really blown away. And then I felt lame for being blown away by "So You Think You Can Dance."

That one guy's resemblance to the thin KoJo is highly disturbing...

Heidi and Ryan's dance was amazingly ridiculous. Heidi's face kills me all the time. And Ryan really made a connection with the audience when he flipped Heidi over and then elaboratey spanked her ass. Other than that, I do believe Ivan robbed Stanislav, but he was good last night, probably because hottie Alison was working him over. And I thought Jessiker and Jaymz were great, she's actually really good at what she does (and I know this because I am a danCAH) but its just unfortunate that she has the personality of a cardboard box. What else, I hate Natalie and her cutesiness, if I was Musa I would slap her, but he is the one doing her, so I guess he likes it. Their quickstep sucked. I'm obessed with Trav and Martha and I think they were the recipients of a bad routine. That guy was slightly crazy and I didn't love the other hip hop he did. Love the recaps, didn't love Cat's retarded belt.

Oh, oh, OH! So much to say!

First, awesome recap - good work. I have to point out my disagreements first though. I LOVED Cat's dress and belt and I LOVE Jessica. I think she's one of the best dancers from the neck down. I agree with BK_KT that she doesn't have much personality.

Also, they DO get to pick their costumes! You were probably fast forwarding during the bit in the beginning (note to self, never watch SYTYCD live) but they basically pick their costume from pre-selected options. So there are NO excuses for CHARTRUESE (sp?) EVENING GOWNS, Alex!

Also, the reason why they switched up the order the judges critiqued this week is because Olisa and Cicely have pretty much no idea what they're talking about and just wanted to reiterate what Nigel and Mary said. I mean, I love their routines and they're fun but they did not say one original thing.

I thought the judges nailed Travis though - he did a great job but didn't gel with Martha. And I agree, don't pull that "America is forgetting..." Oh, they forgot when they voted for you every week? But then I voted for them so I should shut up.

I think Jessica and Jaymz are the most underrated couple in the show. They've been great for the past 3 weeks but they don't get as much praise as the other do. I thought their dance was amazing last night. I was never a fan of them but I got totally hooked last night.

I love Brian Friedman! He was like the bitchiest judge last year and I miss him as a judge. He was fun. Nigel is a famewhore.

Amanda ~ You are AMAZING!!! Your recaps actually make me LOL. Great work!!!

What was Cat wearing? Looked like crepe paper and a belt. If Benji had no say over his eye makeup then maybe neither does poor Cat? And, PLEASE, get the woman some diction lessons!!! Her accent is so ANNOYING!!!! "When Ameriker votes..." "Jessiker and Jamyz" (I prefer that spelling... "Ja Mizzzz!")

Benji & Donyelle. OK. Donyelle is "thick" for the dance world but in the REAL World (no, not the Bunim/Murray equivalent) she has a gorgeous, fit body. If she was supposed to be a supermodel, why was she so covered up. I think the girl is GORGEOUS with super charazzma and should be shaking what her mama gave her instead of having it hidden beneath layers of silver lam'e.

Benji. Don't even get me started on repressed Mormons. I worked for a state college in Utah and the poor kids who come from that cult... er, church. That is all I will say. I know that TVGasm is not a place to get into politics or religion.

Again... YAY to Amanda for tackling this show with such style, grace and humor. You rock.

Amanda ~ You are AMAZING!!! Your recaps actually make me LOL. Great work!!!

What was Cat wearing? Looked like crepe paper. If Benji had no say over his eye makeup then maybe neither does poor Cat? And, PLEASE, get the woman some diction lessons!!! Her accent is so ANNOYING! Cheers to BK_KT #7 for "Jessiker and Jamyz" (I prefer that spelling... "Ja Mizzzz!" although calling him out on his whole name was priceless, Amanda).

Benji & Donyelle. OK. Donyelle is "thick" for the dance world but in the REAL World (no, not the Bunim/Murray equivalent) she has a gorgeous, fit body. If she was supposed to be a supermodel in her dance, why was she so covered up? I think the girl is GORGEOUS with super charazzma and should be shaking what her mama gave her instead of having it hidden beneath layers of silver lam'e.

Benji. Don't even get me started on repressed Mormons. I worked for a state college in Utah and the poor kids who come from that cult... er, church. That is all I will say. I know that TVGasm is not a place to get into politics or religion.

Again... YAY to Amanda for tackling this show with such style, grace and humor. So You Think You Can Recap? Hell's Yeah You Can!

The thing that's so nutty about this show:

It seems like they're making stuff up outta whole cloth.

There's hip hop dance. But then there's old skool Hip Hop dance. And R&B Hip Hop dance. And East Coast Hip Hop dance. And West Coast Hip Hop Dance. And dirty South Hip Hop Dance. And eastern Dubuque Iowa Hip Hop Dance. And Keep-One-Eye-Closed Hip Hop Dance.

And frankly, it's looks all the same. But the judges comment on how one or another person didn't carry it off. Whatever.

Amanda - I like your recaps.

whawha - "It seems like they're making stuff up outta whole cloth."
Tarnation. I haven't heard that expression in pert' near a lifetime.

hb

HB:

I am, after all, 87 years old.

I really didn't think I'd like this show but Donyelle ROCKS. She & Benji seem like a great dancing couple. It will be too bad when they have to compete against each other. :(

One more thing: why is it that Martha and Travis always seem to have such mismatched costuming?

The spelling of Jaymz is unique and actually a very cool way to spell it. I think Amanda has some name spelling jealousy!! LOL She is quick to point fingers at those who she thinks are NOT great dancers so I would like to know what her qualifications are in dancing. Her dance moves probably consist of two steppin'!!