Hell's Kitchen - 8/6/07 *Spoilers* [Text View]

Roadblock

08-07-2007, 04:30 AM

My apologies if there's a thread already, but I don't see it. Anybody still watching?

They did a good job of making it seem like Bonnie might actually win it. I hate the way they do the taste-test challenges. They should separate the food from the chefs, not have them standing there trying to sell it. Bonnie's cute, that had to count for at least 1 vote.

Guys against girls again at the end, eh? Josh and Vinnie over Julia, seriously?

I'm still going with Rock to win, despite the Bonnie boost in this episode.

Jebberwocky!

08-07-2007, 07:20 AM

My wife said they should have hidden who made what - I say if you couldn't figure that out you're not so bright. ;)

Cearbhaill

08-07-2007, 07:33 AM

So the blond bimbo had a devious plan all along, eh? Good for her! I hope she wipes the floor with Rock, despite his seriously cute children and rage to riches storyline.

They made Rock appear really inept at designing his restaurant- jeans? Are you kidding? Jean Phillipe set him straight on that one, but I am sure he left plenty of slack in the rope yet :D

I am sure Bonnie's side will look better, and that her menu will hold up better. Rock often forgets that he is not serving his down home grits and gravy eating home crowd. But I know I've been manipulated by the editing so anything could happen. I just hope Bonnie steals it out from under him.

montag

08-07-2007, 07:34 AM

Well, the two dishes prepared tonight, "signature dishes" at at that, highlight what a joke these contestants are as cooks much less chefs.

newsposter

08-07-2007, 07:41 AM

so what did bonnie win again? i wasnt paying that much attention but even my wife said, ok, what did she win?

Cearbhaill

08-07-2007, 07:42 AM

They didn't say yet.... I don't think.

brookzy

08-07-2007, 08:00 AM

so what did bonnie win again? i wasnt paying that much attention but even my wife said, ok, what did she win?
She got to pick first!

TheDewAddict

08-07-2007, 08:34 AM

Guys against girls again at the end, eh? Josh and Vinnie over Julia, seriously?

I agree with Rock on that. With the way Julia was carrying on, I'd be wary of choosing her too. Plus, I was surprised to see that Julia was rooting for Rock to beat Bonnie. Though, I suppose Bonnie choosing Melissa (who everyone HATED) over Julia had to be a slap in the face to Julia.

Jebberwocky!

08-07-2007, 08:55 AM

I agree with Rock on that. With the way Julia was carrying on, I'd be wary of choosing her too. Plus, I was surprised to see that Julia was rooting for Rock to beat Bonnie. Though, I suppose Bonnie choosing Melissa (who everyone HATED) over Julia had to be a slap in the face to Julia.

The last of many slaps during this show. That woman's face must be sore by now.

unicorngoddess

08-07-2007, 10:21 AM

I think between Bonnie and Rock that Bonnie is more capable of handling the pressure of running her own restraunt. In last week's episode, she was the only one that really stood out in the assertiveness challange and really blew over Chef Ramsey with her btichiness. Then last night she seemed to excell over Rock in the designing and planning areas. I really think she's gonna win the whole thing.

pmyers

08-07-2007, 12:17 PM

I love that Rock asked if he and his wife could go back to the dorms! ;)

I think they are just trying to build Bonnie up but Rock will win.

TAsunder

08-07-2007, 12:42 PM

Since I've never seen HK until this season, I was surprised they have to take those losers back.

Also, the chef who helped bonnie didn't seem all that thrilled to be working with her, nor did she seem to enjoy the hug.

GDG76

08-07-2007, 02:25 PM

Well, the two dishes prepared tonight, "signature dishes" at at that, highlight what a joke these contestants are as cooks much less chefs.

I told my wife that if I were trying to win a show where a major part of it is cooking, I would put food out there that was a little more upscale than what you could order at a TGI Fridays.

You need to throw out some fancy words like gastrique, gelee, pan-seared, demi-glasse, etc. don't these people watch top chef too?

And fried chicken and crab cake- :down: :down: :down: as a combo.

pmyers

08-07-2007, 02:28 PM

well remember...they were in an unfamiliar kitchen with who knows what ingredients and they only had 30 minutes...that would have to limit you to what you could do.

Cearbhaill

08-07-2007, 02:42 PM

Also, the chef who helped bonnie didn't seem all that thrilled to be working with her, nor did she seem to enjoy the hug.
I don't think Mary Ann is much of a people person.

I know that GR does this show solely for the money, and I'll bet she, Scott, and Jean Philippe got similar deals.
She's all business.

TAsunder

08-07-2007, 02:44 PM

But they both said what their signature dish was prior to that, so I'm sure they had time to set it up ahead of time.

We don't know what was in bonnie's sauce. She said it was a little spicy and people seemed to like it. Sauce, homemade pasta, and properly cooked seafood can make a big difference in a pasta dish.

GDG76

08-07-2007, 02:49 PM

I thought Rock's signature dish included prepared gnocchi :)?

I still would have had made something more complicated than either of them did. Many times on Top Chef they are very limited in what they can use and they still come up with great dishes.

mportuesi

08-07-2007, 03:10 PM

They portrayed Bonnie as being quite certain about her choices and menu for her restaurant, and Rock as being uncertain and clueless in comparison.

If you were a contestant, wouldn't you have the plans for your finalist restaurant already worked out before you stepped on the set for show #1? As others have noted, wouldn't you have watched the first two seasons and know what to expect if you make it that far? Why would you wait until the very end to start thinking about competing as a finalist?

Cearbhaill

08-07-2007, 03:16 PM

If you were a contestant, wouldn't you have the plans for your finalist restaurant already worked out before you stepped on the set for show #1? As others have noted, wouldn't you have watched the first two seasons and know what to expect if you make it that far? Why would you wait until the very end to start thinking about competing as a finalist?
That's what's known as "the reality show conundrum".
Partner to "editing to provoke drama".

goblue97

08-08-2007, 09:50 AM

For some reason I was watching this episode thinking that it was the finale. The way they glossed over the menu planning and resaurant designing I thought they gave the whole thing to Bonnie when she won that challenge.

Havana Brown

08-08-2007, 11:03 AM

I, too, thought it was the finale and then when the ending came I thought my Tivo didn't pick up the next show. Don't they usually show last week's show first and then a new one after that? Or at least it was before?

Nice to see that Melissa brushed her hair before coming back.

Go Bonnie, go!

TAsunder

08-08-2007, 11:36 AM

Melissa was looking decent. No chin parasite and some curvature. I'm looking forward to seeing how she acts.

Girlieerin

08-08-2007, 02:26 PM

That's because they definitely made it seem as though this week would be the final. More tricky editing on Fox's part. I honestly can't believe I watch this show. It's such a horribly embarrassing train wreck, but I can't look away.

I'm sure next week there will be tons of drama, screaming, and crying for everyone. Hopefully not anymore of that disgusting looking pea risotto though.

newsposter

08-08-2007, 02:42 PM

i dare rock to wear jeans and override the other decision and make it a country hoe down!

hc130radio

08-08-2007, 02:46 PM

I wanted Aaron to make a comeback to help out the finalists!

marksman

08-10-2007, 07:14 PM

They suck! Neither one of them used reduced reduction foam! :eek:

It was annoying to see Julia ruin her heart-warming appearance on the show with her bitter tears, and insane belief that she could have won.

ThreeSoFar'sBro

08-10-2007, 08:15 PM

OK, here's a couple of questions:
--Does the "reward" change depending on the team that wins the challenge?
--Does the "reward" dictate the team that wins the challenge?

I ask this because when the reward was a photo shoot, the women won. When the reward was paintball, the men won. What if the teams were reversed? I also seem to notice that Ramsey develops a bit of a crush on one of the women, and it helps them. Look at Bonnie this year--she FORGOT TO TURN THE STOVE ON, yet she's in the final two??

mattack

08-10-2007, 11:03 PM

I honestly can't believe I watch this show. It's such a horribly embarrassing train wreck, but I can't look away.

I think you meant to post this in the Big Brother thread.

marksman

08-10-2007, 11:54 PM

I also seem to notice that Ramsey develops a bit of a crush on one of the women, and it helps them. Look at Bonnie this year--she FORGOT TO TURN THE STOVE ON, yet she's in the final two??

Same thing happened last year. The runner up was very attractive, probably not as qualified.

When it get down to it, if there are not two legitimate canidates near the end the producer like push for the pretty face.

I think there is no way Bonnie wins. It is a good story, but Ramsey would never give her the win. I can't see it happening. He will make his final decision in part on the last task, but mostly on the totality of the season and most importantly who will make the best chef.