Strictly get watching.

[bobo the clown]

I'm not a watcher, by anymeans. You know the "if it irritates you that much then switch it off" brigade ??? Well, I switched it off !!

Not coz of the dancing, which isn't my thing, but I can deal with that, but because of the primped up set of old queens on the judging panel. I'm not sure which I'd shoot first if I got half a chance .... no, wait, yes I do .... Len Goodman. I just ask one question ; - would you let him babysit for you !?!?!?

[mummywhycantieatcrayons]

Anyway, question.... what was your opinion on Austin's Tango, Tango? Must have gone over my head because I didn't think it was all that....Unlike Rachel's Rumba.

As long as the contestants keep being told to look "angry" in the tango and paso-doble, they'll never get it quite right. Ever seen a matador getting angry at half a ton of fighting bull? The tango involves a man trying to win the affections of a woman.
Haughty, arrogant and proud, yes. Angry?No. I did think Austin did a very fine job, but he's totally in awe of Erin. That said, I liked it a lot. Then again, I like Erin a lot.

Yeah, I thought it was fine, but your critique is exactly the kind of thing I was thinking of. I saw 'Easy Virtue' at the cinema last week - you should see the job that Colin Firth does with his Tango in that. Well done that man.


And I agree with you on Erin... that pink dress a couple of weeks ago. I just don't think she's terribly photogenic.

[TANGODANCER]

Yeah, I thought it was fine, but your critique is exactly the kind of thing I was thinking of. I saw 'Easy Virtue' at the cinema last week - you should see the job that Colin Firth does with his Tango in that. Well done that man.
And I agree with you on Erin... that pink dress a couple of weeks ago. I just don't think she's terribly photogenic.

The history of the Tango ( a subject I have perused intensely) has many writings, some of them completly wrong. I once read a story somewhere about a woman who fell for a tango dance teacher and eventually booked a private lesson with him. He danced passionately with her and led her right to the point of making love...then didn't. Then he told her, that was the tango in essence; love almost, but not quite fulfilled. You can see the same story in the tales of society women who went down to seedy bars to dance with the Chollos. They wanted the thrill and passion of the dance, but not the commitment of anything more. The dance simulates this, and the slightly sad tone of the music also. Anger doesn't figure in it at all. That's why it makes me laugh a little to hear the judges say what they are looking for.

The over-emphasised stacatto head movements are also a European ballroom technique. They should be looking into the woman's eyes much more, something Austin completely didn't do. Oh, er sorry, I quite got carried away...

[fatshaft]

That's ok TD, good to know that for all their posturing, the judges are as bad as those the dancing of Sergeant that they've been criticising.

[TANGODANCER]

All the judges know their own fields, but they get a bit over-zealous and forget sometimes that theyr'e dealing with amateurs. They're all ex-dancers.

Len has a wild imagination and gets totally carried away with "sweaty gauchos" tales and the like. He's pretty fair really.
Arlene is a bit of a shrieker and talks a load of bollox at times.
Bruno is harmless, but off another planet. You often wonder what he's on.
Craig just has to be different and takes nitpicking to a whole new level. He should be arrested for cruelty to the English language.

The whole show lives as much on its controversy as on dancing. A format that works very well for the BBC.

[bobo the clown]

Len has a wild imagination and gets totally carried away with "sweaty gauchos" tales and the like. He's pretty fair really.
Arlene is a bit of a shrieker and talks a load of bollox at times.
Bruno is harmless, but off another planet. You often wonder what he's on.
Craig just has to be different and takes nit-picking to a whole new level. He should be arrested for cruelty to the English language.

If Elizabeth Windsor met Craig or Bruno she'd curtsey. They are such old-Queens.

Len's as close to an old perv as you'll get without having to sign the register each week.

Arlene's a puffed-up prima-donna who screeches so much only dogs can truly hear her.

[Zulus Thousand of em]

I'm confined to the study, having taken on board five pints of IPA, following refereeing a game today. The mistake I made was telling Mrs Zulu that Strictly was a pile of shite, overseen by a bunch of raving poofters. I then told her that it was only surpassed in its mediocrity by the barrel of sewage that pours out of our TV under the guise of the X Factor. At this point Mrs Z pointed out that our viewing plan for this evening revolved around both programmes.

My subsequent outburst, with accompanying obscenities, determined my fate.

Sometimes life is unfair.

[TANGODANCER]

Good to see you're all watching guys. Next step, TW Open Dance Championships. Gentlemen, choose your dance and which professional partner.

[bobo the clown]

I'm confined to the study, having taken on board five pints of IPA, following refereeing a game today. The mistake I made was telling Mrs Zulu that Strictly was a pile of shite, overseen by a bunch of raving poofters. I then told her that it was only surpassed in its mediocrity by the barrel of sewage that pours out of our TV under the guise of the X Factor. At this point Mrs Z pointed out that our viewing plan for this evening revolved around both programmes.

My subsequent outburst, with accompanying obscenities, determined my fate.

Sometimes life is unfair.

After those years of terrifying boys in brown blazers, Mr. Zulu, this has been a long time coming.

My best to Mrs. Z.

[Zulus Thousand of em]

I'm confined to the study, having taken on board five pints of IPA, following refereeing a game today. The mistake I made was telling Mrs Zulu that Strictly was a pile of shite, overseen by a bunch of raving poofters. I then told her that it was only surpassed in its mediocrity by the barrel of sewage that pours out of our TV under the guise of the X Factor. At this point Mrs Z pointed out that our viewing plan for this evening revolved around both programmes.

My subsequent outburst, with accompanying obscenities, determined my fate.

Sometimes life is unfair.

After those years of terrifying boys in brown blazers, Mr. Zulu, this has been a long time coming.

My best to Mrs. Z.

A point well made.

[Zulus Thousand of em]

But for her then to insist that we also watch I'm a Celebrity, get me out of here! raises the stakes to a much higher level than I ever visited upon those poor god-forsaken urchins at Sharples Park.

It's not right, you know.

[Raven]

I'm confined to the study, having taken on board five pints of IPA, following refereeing a game today. The mistake I made was telling Mrs Zulu that Strictly was a pile of shite, overseen by a bunch of raving poofters. I then told her that it was only surpassed in its mediocrity by the barrel of sewage that pours out of our TV under the guise of the X Factor. At this point Mrs Z pointed out that our viewing plan for this evening revolved around both programmes.

My subsequent outburst, with accompanying obscenities, determined my fate.

Sometimes life is unfair.

If it annoys you so much why watch or talk about it, can never understand this, if others like it so what, its and they are not really bothering you. Let people enjoy what they like even if its Big Brother, you don't have to watch or join in.

[Raven]

Good to see you're all watching guys. Next step, TW Open Dance Championships. Gentlemen, choose your dance and which professional partner.

Flavia and the Tango for me please.

Only problem is that I would make John Sargeant look good, don't have 2 left feet more like 2 peg legs and no sense of rhythm at all

[Zulus Thousand of em]

I'm confined to the study, having taken on board five pints of IPA, following refereeing a game today. The mistake I made was telling Mrs Zulu that Strictly was a pile of shite, overseen by a bunch of raving poofters. I then told her that it was only surpassed in its mediocrity by the barrel of sewage that pours out of our TV under the guise of the X Factor. At this point Mrs Z pointed out that our viewing plan for this evening revolved around both programmes.

My subsequent outburst, with accompanying obscenities, determined my fate.

Sometimes life is unfair.

If it annoys you so much why watch or talk about it, can never understand this, if others like it so what, its and they are not really bothering you. Let people enjoy what they like even if its Big Brother, you don't have to watch or join in.

I don't watch and I don't join in. That doesn't stop me contributed to a thread in General Banter though, does it? The clue is in the Forum title, by the way!

[bobo the clown]

But for her then to insist that we also watch I'm a Celebrity, get me out of here! raises the stakes to a much higher level than I ever visited upon those poor god-forsaken urchins at Sharples Park.

It's not right, you know.

I bow to thee.

A Saturday night's "entertainment" consisting of Strictly>> X-Factor >> Jungle ..... blimey, I'm surprised she wasn't put on detention.

[TANGODANCER]

Good to see you're all watching guys. Next step, TW Open Dance Championships. Gentlemen, choose your dance and which professional partner.

Flavia and the Tango for me please.

Only problem is that I would make John Sargeant look good, don't have 2 left feet more like 2 peg legs and no sense of rhythm at all

Mmmm. Paso Doble for you then Raven. Just strut around looking arrogant and let Flavia do all the work. That should do it.

[hisroyalgingerness]

More importantly, John Sargeant's dance partner the lovely Kristina has her tatties out in the NOTW today

[ratbert]

But for her then to insist that we also watch I'm a Celebrity, get me out of here! raises the stakes to a much higher level than I ever visited upon those poor god-forsaken urchins at Sharples Park.

It's not right, you know.

I bow to thee.

A Saturday night's "entertainment" consisting of Strictly>> X-Factor >> Jungle ..... blimey, I'm surprised she wasn't put on detention.

Why don't you suggest to her a Sky Sports night consisting of Speedway, WWF Wrestling and Premier League darts? Be a man, Zulu!!

[TANGODANCER]

But for her then to insist that we also watch I'm a Celebrity, get me out of here! raises the stakes to a much higher level than I ever visited upon those poor god-forsaken urchins at Sharples Park.

It's not right, you know.

I bow to thee.

A Saturday night's "entertainment" consisting of Strictly>> X-Factor >> Jungle ..... blimey, I'm surprised she wasn't put on detention.

Why don't you suggest to her a Sky Sports night consisting of Speedway, WWF Wrestling and Premier League darts? Be a man, Zulu!!

Zulu needs a lesson in hot Rumba from Miss Whiplash herself. Pity she's doing the Tango with me.

[TANGODANCER]

Just thought I'd stick this in for anybody interested in watching the very best of professional dance. Mindblowingly good

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HctzmPeErI