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The Biggest Loser: The Talker, The Crier, The Ronfather And One Very Angry Woman
Commentary by RTVC Staff Writer Kathleen
January 6, 2010
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The Biggest Loser is my guilty pleasure.
I never miss one and I always hope that this is the season that some magic bit of philosophy or information will rub off on me. So far, I’m much smarter but not much thinner.
Some random thoughts on the opening episode:
In the opening sequence they show that the contestants visited the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. What? My favorite show came to town and I missed it? I may have to turn in my fan credentials.
Note that the line of limos arriving at the ranch looked seriously like a funeral procession. Not an auspicious image. They might try white limos next time.
Is screaming required when greeting the host? It’s so girly model a la Tyra. I do, however, think that it’s ok for the guys to take the opportunity to hug Allison. Bragging rights forever.
Bikes versus butts for the biggest people on planet earth. Ouch. And they looked like regular bike seats. Double ouch.
A double elimination on the first half of the first night? Wow. Yes, they sandbagged us, but this year they did a mighty fine job of it. And it looks like the contestants on the ranch are not in on the 30-day return plan. If each at-home team still has access to Bob and Jillian, does that mean that Bob and Jillian are going to be racking up frequent flier miles for the next month? Won’t the contestants on the ranch notice that they go missing once a week or whatever?
Repeat contestants:
Tara is back and even wearing green. Step back. That girl is driven.
Filipe and Sione are back. Hope there are not quite as many tears but I think I’m going to like them.
Kristen the continuous talker is back in the form of Italian guy (500+ pounds, white shirt). I hope they don’t focus on him and his constant commentary the way they did Kristen.
Tracey the crier is back too in the form of the girl in the black shirt.
The RonFather is back in the form of James the injured twin. To give him much credit though, he didn’t seem to be trading on his injuries.
Beyond that, I think I like the Texas Reds for what appears to be a solid attitude toward their own plan.
And the Orange Mama … woo hoo. That is one angry woman. Her family won’t recognize her when she gets home. Jillian has unleashed a mighty force.
All in all I think the producers did a better job with the back-stories this season. We all know that there are competitors in the pack waiting to be revealed, but for the most part all the contestants seem to have a sold self-improvement focus. A good place to be in the initial weeks.
Good for me anyway. I get cranky when the snarky manipulators show up the first night.
Best visual of the evening was.....
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