tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post697889836798094546..comments2024-02-26T02:53:40.061-05:00Comments on Food Network Musings: Thoughts on Top Chef – The Reason Behind Lisa’s Fortuitousness And Padma’s Appalling GaffeSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02284023935180677683noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-56357243031209185292008-06-17T12:23:00.000-04:002008-06-17T12:23:00.000-04:00Hi Nanc,Even though Lisa didn't win, she handled h...Hi Nanc,<BR/>Even though Lisa didn't win, she handled herself so much better (mostly) in the last episode, that she went a long way to rehabilitating her reputation...at least for me. And I'm sure the jade didn't hurt.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284023935180677683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-45605168180333213172008-06-11T23:48:00.000-04:002008-06-11T23:48:00.000-04:00''talisman that Lisa wore around her neck. It was ...''talisman that Lisa wore around her neck. It was simple disk of jade strung on a red string that is supposed to bring good fortune to its wearer.''<BR/><BR/><B>I don't know anything about jade,<BR/>but -something- worked for Lisa.<BR/>Just saw pt.2 and she was calm and by all accounts did a great job.<BR/><BR/>Color me amazed.<BR/><BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://nanctwop.blogspot.com/search/label/Top%20Chef" REL="nofollow"> my Top Chef posts</A></B>Nanc Twophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171827151222610399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-50963425528127566242008-06-11T14:35:00.000-04:002008-06-11T14:35:00.000-04:00Hi Tracy,Grammar is a pain. The sad thing is I'm b...Hi Tracy,<BR/>Grammar is a pain. The sad thing is I'm beginning to believe that if you didn't learn it as a kid, there's no hope for you as an adult. Not YOU, of course, but WHOMever. <BR/><BR/>Dale IS cute, glassed or unglassed.<BR/><BR/>Anon!<BR/>Who cares about Padma?!! The question is did you find any more of MY mistakes?Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284023935180677683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-54550786017722367572008-06-11T13:44:00.000-04:002008-06-11T13:44:00.000-04:00It's the "gaffe" guy again -- sorry, I am waaay be...It's the "gaffe" guy again -- sorry, I am waaay behind on my top chef shows and so haven't wanted to read the blog to spoil the surprise. I finally got around to watching the movie dinner show and Padma had another error in there. Maybe it's a reaction to her overly literate ex-husband?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-36335094155001466092008-06-10T21:35:00.000-04:002008-06-10T21:35:00.000-04:00I agree about the grammar. I used to have that ver...I agree about the grammar. I used to have that very argument with my stepfather. He used to try to correct me to say "I" when it's in the objective case. Although lately I find myself getting grammar wrong as I'm writing -- like today, I kept mixing up where & wear. I wonder if it's an age thing -- scary.<BR/><BR/>Dale looked cute in his glasses, didn't he? And he more than made up for his mistake. I hope to heck Lisa doesn't win, though.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465184138365516108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-14211423878797322372008-06-10T12:02:00.000-04:002008-06-10T12:02:00.000-04:00Hi Heather,I do hate Lisa, but for a moment I coul...Hi Heather,<BR/>I do hate Lisa, but for a moment I could stand her. It wore off quickly. <BR/><BR/>ANON!!!<BR/>Thanks a lot! Couldn't you have told me that 4 days ago???!!!Please be quicker the next time!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284023935180677683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-72202188316794630262008-06-10T09:09:00.000-04:002008-06-10T09:09:00.000-04:00Ahem, isn't it spelled "gaffe?" I see that "gaff" ...Ahem, isn't it spelled "gaffe?" I see that "gaff" is a variant, but one that's not used much. Certainly the editor should have caught that one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-62260699045530478022008-06-08T20:50:00.000-04:002008-06-08T20:50:00.000-04:00I hate Lisa. I hate her whining and the chip on he...I hate Lisa. I hate her whining and the chip on her shoulder. I like Stephanie and Richard equally but I'm not passionate about either one of them. It doesn't matter to me who wins as long as it isn't Lisa. Yuck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-31100831901441731492008-06-08T14:14:00.000-04:002008-06-08T14:14:00.000-04:00Anon,Really?!! I have to definitely check that out...Anon,<BR/>Really?!! I have to definitely check that out. But weren't they mostly wearing chef coats, so maybe I couldn't see it? I have to take a closer look at the reruns.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284023935180677683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-77866368769414440672008-06-08T14:09:00.000-04:002008-06-08T14:09:00.000-04:00I'm fairly positive Lisa's been wearing that jade ...I'm fairly positive Lisa's been wearing that jade pendant the whole season. Maybe that's the reason she's gotten as far as she has.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-77418885430709735792008-06-08T14:06:00.000-04:002008-06-08T14:06:00.000-04:00Em,Your grammar is fine. I'm just cranky...I can't...Em,<BR/>Your grammar is fine. I'm just cranky...<BR/><BR/>I can't believe Lisa could really pull it off, but if she wears the jade again...who knows?<BR/><BR/>Hey Rach,<BR/>You're right. People use that self thing because they aren't sure about the I and me situation. And it's so easy to take a millionth of a second and figure it out. <BR/><BR/>I guess Top Chef wasn't quite dead to me. It's like a scab you can't leave alone. And seeing Dale WAS great.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284023935180677683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-31303636803043314442008-06-08T07:12:00.000-04:002008-06-08T07:12:00.000-04:00I think I would have been more offended by Padma's...I think I would have been more offended by Padma's gaffe if she had said, "Wilo and myself." People have become way too obsessed with reflexives these days.<BR/><BR/>You just can't stay away from Top Chef can you? ;-) At least you got Dale back for an episode.The Short (dis)Order Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05510572788683143569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1134384403689315687.post-56778164973792970482008-06-08T01:06:00.000-04:002008-06-08T01:06:00.000-04:00Oh, Padma. You and your grammar. Just kidding. ...Oh, Padma. You and your grammar. Just kidding. I'm terrible! I know I am. I'm trying to improve.<BR/><BR/>What if Lisa won? Wouldn't that be crazy? She's the wildcard, but she might be able to pull it off.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204776831565649927noreply@blogger.com