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Mary Murphy is absolutely the worst human being I’ve ever suffered on my television. I don’t know how you can stand to sit through her whatever-it-is-she-does. The insight of Randy Jackson, the self-control of Paula Abdul, the affability of Simon Cowell and the usefulness of Kara DioGuardi, all in one extroardinary package.

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Soft, soft, show. You know that rare magic you get when a high level of competition (in any field) causes everyone to find a new gear? Rising tide, boats, etc? That’s totally not what’s happened so far this year.

Also, very odd adjudication on the Shane Sparks numbers. both were not executed well – but got very weird passive-aggressive comments from all three judges.

While they’re likely safe… I’d really like to see either Vitolio or Asuka go… Yes a large chunk of professional dance is faking chemistry when there’s none there… But I can’t think of a recent couple that’s such an ill fit – for personality or style. It’s impossible to see what merits they may (or may not) have in amongst the horrible dischord.

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JQ_NW_American said on June 18th, 2009 at 2:21 am

Big disappointment tonight. Crappy night to be Shane Sparks–or really any male for that matter. The boys didn’t bring it or were brought down or made a few too many metaphors and made me want to turn off my TV. I can stand Mary Murphy. I like Mary Murphy. As a Murphy by name, I feel a strange kinship with her. Nigel has a) no balls and b) an incurable case of favoritism. Lil C was just insufferable. He’s like a very immature essay: big broad statements, weak evidence and a sloshy sort of thesis.

The jive sucked. Randi took “shake your tail feather” way to literally–she danced like it was cuban rather than swing. Evan was weird. His bounce was more in the waist or even shoulders, not the knees. The jazz was way bland; naughtiness would have served Melissa well here. Hip-hop #1 was terrrrrrible. Remember the group routine, where Caitlin played ‘the wind’? I see why. Caitlin is beautiful–but she has this strippery quality to her. She has ‘fuck-me’ eyes when she’s dancing–I guess because she doesn’t have another confident look. She was sloppy, which made Jason look like he was over-working it. The disco was good. Brandon did the steps well but I didn’t like how high up he was. I may be more used to a hustle, but for disco I like a more latin push into the ground. Janette was great but sloppy, and I don’t mean the trip, I mean the steps and the exits from lifts. The waltz was good. I was down with the whole sweeping aspect until that last shot where Asuka showed her sad face straight to camera. That was weird. The rise and fall wasn’t timed well and there were times where Vitolio’s steps were a little inconsistent in size, but it’s forgivable. Pop/Jazz was good, if a little frantic. Kayla is bubbly. Max is… balding. Contemporary? What about it? Tango sucked beyond belief. Jeanine was dialed up to 100; Philip was upsetting. Mary was kind–that was an F. They picked up their steps too much, the hold was flimsy. Hip-hop #2: Ashley was ok, Kupono was awful.

Shane Sparks shows up and it’s like wait… y’all suck. At least Taboleon don’t put out things that are truly hard to watch. Shane is (theoretically) the new Da Silva: he puts out difficult routines that are barometers for the dancers. However, Shane’s routines are appropriately difficult and won’t steal the dancer’s virtue.

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thelibrarygirl said on June 18th, 2009 at 8:32 am

I got annoyed last season with comments about Sonya Tayeh being weird and eccentric. Sadly, I don’t know if it is because of her choreo style or the fact that she had a lip ring and radically, awesome hair. Most of the pieces she has contributed to the show have been strong and consistent. They challenge some of the show’s other choreographers and demonstrate to the audience that good dance doesn’t have to tell a cliched story.

Nigel’s comments on the show’s contribution to hip-hop got a big laugh from me. I would love to see Nigel try to hold that comment up in a conversation with some of the founders of the hip-hop movement and not get smacked.

Seeing Stacey Tookey on the show was rad. I hope they keep bringing Brian Friedman back, too.

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It’s obvious reading your commentary that I forgive this show too much. Mary really was in an alternate universe about their unison last week, I just conveniently forgot about it myself because I have a fondness for Bollywood.

Last night I finally talked my extremely vitriolic (in regards to this show) boyfriend into watching a little bit of the show with me (I had the pizza). And I think he might have enjoyed it if Lil C hadn’t kept making an ass of himself with his overwrought language, far better described by JQ_NW_American above.

I’ll have to subscribe now to make sure I catch your review of next week’s show!

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Yes, I agree with all that was said here and the commenters. Last night was such a disappointment!!

No more Lil C as a judge! I want Adam Shankman all the time!

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JQ_NW_American said on June 18th, 2009 at 4:31 pm

I think Louis van Amstel’s addition had more to do with Jean-Marc and France being sequestered back into their icy homeland for SYTYCDCanada. Alex da Silva never choreographed ballroom or Intl Latin routines. He just did Argentine tango, Am. Rhythm and salsa. But van Amstel is murdering it so far. Who ever thought the one thing holding him back was Priscilla Presley?

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