Tonight we dine in HELL('s Kitchen)!!!

[Ray G.]

Two minutes. I love this show. :D

[FredC]

Eh-wha?

[RebootedCorpse]

Its raytastic.

[emeraldsundae]

Ramsay is the shit!

[Ryan_ZOOM_Turner]

This is a guilty pleasure.

[Ray G.]

Yay!

First "donkey" insult. :D

[MagicGamer]

Ray! Bad boy! You record this and watch BB!!!

[Ray G.]

Ray! Bad boy! You record this and watch BB!!!

It isn't even a live episode. :no:

Signiature dishes!

[MagicGamer]

It isn't even a live episode. :no:

Signiature dishes!

:no:

It's the James blow up episode.

[Ryan_ZOOM_Turner]

All of there dishes suck so far.

[Ray G.]

Awesome! The "culinarian" nearly killed Gordon! :lol:

[DaGetHighKnight]

good heads up dawg(ie)

[Josh V]

Gotta love the signature dish that makes him vomit.

[Josh V]

And they have no idea what entree's they are making. I love the trainwrecks the first few weeks always offer up. Oh and new sous chef on the girls team this year.

[JMP]

I don't really watch this show a lot.

Do the guys always suck like this? Making my gender look bad.

[Josh V]

I don't really watch this show a lot.

Do the guys always suck like this? Making my gender look bad.

Well the first couple of weeks everyone usually sucks ass. This kind of feels normal for the first night.

[THWIP!]

I usually fizzle out midseason because it all becomes repetitive for me but tonight's was great. I laughed so much.

Also as much of an idiot Bobby was, Jason was worse and he wasn't even there when the dinner started and he was on appetizers.

[Mr. E!]

I usually fizzle out midseason because it all becomes repetitive for me but tonight's was great. I laughed so much.

Also as much of an idiot Bobby was, Jason was worse and he wasn't even there when the dinner started and he was on appetizers.

Yup, Jason was pretty much a dill hole.
BTW, my wife swears he was out getting stoned at the start of the service, I say he was just smoking the filter.

[THWIP!]

Yup, Jason was pretty much a dill hole.
BTW, my wife swears he was out getting stoned at the start of the service, I say he was just smoking the filter.

It looked like a rolled cig. Also he was sitting there rubbing his feet. gross.

[LeggoMyEggolas]

I wonder if the captain (LeeRon?) put Dominic up against Bobby thinking it would guarantee Bobby being gone, but damn did that backfire. :lol:

[THWIP!]

I wonder if the captain (LeeRon?) put Dominic up against Bobby thinking it would guarantee Bobby being gone, but damn did that backfire. :lol:

That was his plan. They showed his reaction after Ramsey told Dominic to fuck off. He couldn't believe it.

[Mr. E!]

It looked like a rolled cig. Also he was sitting there rubbing his feet. gross.

Yeah. I can't see them showing him blazing up in prime time.

[Brother Power the Gong]

Jason and The General both shoulda gotten the boot.

[DaGetHighKnight]

What a horrible cast.

[JABSEN]

What a horrible cast.Ayep.

[Thudpucker]

I watched the first 10 minutes and didn't see anyone I would root for. When I flipped channels Big Brother ended up being a really good night so I just stayed on that.

[DaGetHighKnight]

Ayep.


Like almost unwatchable ...

[Dr. Blasphemy]

How stupid are these people that couldnt recogonize Gordon in that terrible make-up????

[Akira]

What a horrible cast.

pretty much. Only person I could see myself even remotely liking are Ben the electrician and LouRoss the short mohawk guy. And that's because he's the only one who took control of service last night.

"Rock-lite" is getting on my nerves already.

I was hoping Julia from last season would be back :(

[RickLM]

Okay, I had no idea this was even on last night. Did Fox do any promo for this show at all? I never saw one commercial for it.

Sorry for the rant. I like this show and had no idea it was back.

[THWIP!]

Okay, I had no idea this was even on last night. Did Fox do any promo for this show at all? I never saw one commercial for it.

Sorry for the rant. I like this show and had no idea it was back.

At the beginning of American Idol Ryan Seacrest cried about the show being only one hour because Hell's Kitchen was back.

[charlie]

Okay, I had no idea this was even on last night. Did Fox do any promo for this show at all? I never saw one commercial for it.

Sorry for the rant. I like this show and had no idea it was back.

Yeah, I only found out about it yesterday from a web banner ad, of all things. But I can't remember the last show on Fox I watched...

[Akira]

Okay, I had no idea this was even on last night. Did Fox do any promo for this show at all? I never saw one commercial for it.

Sorry for the rant. I like this show and had no idea it was back.

fox is pretty much the only broadcast channel I watch (A.I., Simpsons, Seinfeld, Malcolm in The Middle, and local news) so I've been flooded with ads for the better part of a month.

[RickLM]

fox is pretty much the only broadcast channel I watch (A.I., Simpsons, Seinfeld, Malcolm in The Middle, and local news) so I've been flooded with ads for the better part of a month.



Hmm. I guess I've had the TV only on CBS (for the NCAA tourney) and ABC (because my kids watch Dancing with the Stars religiously). Must have missed all the promos.

[Papa Ginge]

Yea cast is looking pretty damn weak this time around. I didn't really see the first season, but I picked Heather and Rock to win after their respective first episodes. This year, I don't have a damn clue.

I love how they all fight to be captain, but there's no way in hell (hehe, get it?) I'd want that job on the first night. The chaos that's going to ensue is going to be unmanagable on that first night no matter how good of a leader you are. If I were them I'd do my best to get a couple compliments from Gordo (good job Louross as weird as you may be) before pushing for leadership.

Also good try by Louross to try to can Bobby off the bat, but Gordo don't work that way. Its not like you're winning a cash prize and have to get voted off, you are actually gonna work for Ramsey after the fact so he's gonna call all the shots regardless of who the hell you nominate. Even though Bobby has acted like a complete asshat so far, he seems like a relatively normal dude whereas Dominic is a certified weirdo and had no chance of winning. Put those two head to head and Ramsey is gonna opt with Bobby on the hopes that if he loses the attitude he might be an actual contender.

Just my two cents, oh and by the way as much as this is certainly a guilty pleasure show, I fuckin love it.

[Sean Jackson]

If this show were a person, it'd be the one I would cheat on my wife with. I told her that last night and she had a good laugh.

[DaveCummings]

What a fucking ripoff a couple of episodes ago! Hyping it up like some mystery chef was shownig up when nothing happened. Next week, probably no one ends up cutting their finger off either like it's hyping up to be.

That said, I really want someone to beat Matt upside his head with a claw hammer. He annoys me to no end.

[UltimateQuintessa]

Ray is there a reality show you don't watch?

[Ray G.]

Ray is there a reality show you don't watch?

Well, yeah. I don't watch any of the relationship ones where the grand prize is a crappy mactor. :D

[LeggoMyEggolas]

I hate that Muppet-Face has outlasted Ben, but Ben did himself in. But to be honest, LouRoss and Bobby really put Blue behind the eightball in the tasting challenge. But HOLY SHIT on next week: apparently someone slices their finger off and IT ENDS UP IN THE FOOD :sick::shock:

[MagicGamer]

I want idiot face to go.

[MAK15]

the fuck are y'all talkin' 'bout?

[DaveCummings]

the fuck are y'all talkin' 'bout?


The television show, Hell's Kitchen.

[XXXenophile]

I want idiot face to go.

Idiot face proved at least why he belonged there over Matt.

I don't think he's going to win either, but he did show how the men's team never respected him or gave him a shot and look what he did tonight.

He deserved everything this week.

Jen on the other hand, I can't believe how she deflated after one talking to.

You want to run a restaurant yet can't handle Ramsey? FAIL.

[Akira]

What a fucking ripoff a couple of episodes ago! Hyping it up like some mystery chef was shownig up when nothing happened.

So I'm not crazy, the mystery chef never did show up? What a fucking rip!

[Supreme Convoy]

So I'm not crazy, the mystery chef never did show up? What a fucking rip!

I thought it was that Asian cowboy who had a meltdown last season. A few episodes ago when the Red team won the challenge, they met him at the Saddle Ranch on Sunset.

[Akira]

I thought it was that Asian cowboy who had a meltdown last season. A few episodes when the Red team won the challenge, they met him at the Saddle Ranch on Sunset.

that was him? i need to watch that episode again

[DaGetHighKnight]

Ben really needed to go, Matt had me laughing the whole time. This is a train wreck of a group and I really dont think any of them are good enough cooks to have a spot of their own.

[WillieLee]

Shouldn't this show be called Clinton?

[Akira]

Ben really needed to go, Matt had me laughing the whole time. This is a train wreck of a group and I really dont think any of them are good enough cooks to have a spot of their own.

f'real

[Supreme Convoy]

This is a train wreck of a group and I really dont think any of them are good enough cooks to have a spot of their own.

Yeah, I was thinking that too. On reality shows, there's always a couple that really shine.

This season of Hell's Kitchen, everyone seems to be a clusterf***s.

[JABSEN]

Ben really needed to go, Matt had me laughing the whole time. This is a train wreck of a group and I really dont think any of them are good enough cooks to have a spot of their own.


Yeah, I was thinking that too. On reality shows, there's always a couple that really shine.

This season of Hell's Kitchen, everyone seems to be a clusterf***s.Yeah. I watched the first challenge this show and I just can't stand anyone. So I stopped. I think I'm done with the show.

[MagicGamer]

Idiot face proved at least why he belonged there over Matt.

I don't think he's going to win either, but he did show how the men's team never respected him or gave him a shot and look what he did tonight.

He deserved everything this week.

Jen on the other hand, I can't believe how she deflated after one talking to.

You want to run a restaurant yet can't handle Ramsey? FAIL.

Matt is idiot face :)

[DaGetHighKnight]

I dont like Jen one bit, her lisp kills me.

[XXXenophile]

Matt is idiot face :)

LOL oh well I got his name wrong. I stand by everything else.

Now he'll be next to go if the women lose, but he got his redemption.

But NONE of the chefs ever truly look like they deserve to run their own restaurant. (Notice we haven't seen Roc anywhere yet, and they usually show us how last year's winner is doing, they may be saving him for the final 2).

But somehow they actually pull it off (other than th editing).

[Supreme Convoy]

20 minutes into the latest episode.

I love how the commercials made a big deal about Matt cutting off the tip of his finger and how it might be in a dish. However, after Matt slices his finger and the show comes back after the commercial break... I don't think they mention if they ever find the tip of his finger.

[Vonn Hennigar]

20 minutes into the latest episode.

I love how the commercials made a big deal about Matt cutting off the tip of his finger and how it might be in a dish. However, after Matt slices his finger and the show comes back after the commercial break... I don't think they mention if they ever find the tip of his finger.

That was BULLSHIT!!! :mad:

Plus Ramsay's such a dipshit sometimes like tonight when he goes nuts over Petrozza cutting the beef 30 seconds too early.

Get over yourself!

[Sean Jackson]

That was BULLSHIT!!! :mad:

Plus Ramsay's such a dipshit sometimes like tonight when he goes nuts over Petrozza cutting the beef 30 seconds too early.

Get over yourself!

I thought it was 3 min early, which when letting meat rest, is a big deal... it is the juices that make it good...

[DaveCummings]

I thought it was 3 min early, which when letting meat rest, is a big deal... it is the juices that make it good...

Exactly. When it comes to cooking, 3 minutes is a long time to lose flavor.

[DaGetHighKnight]

I have no idea why I continue to watch this show but I do... I want them all to get kicked off, is that possible? :)

[Horizon Drive]

Its going to come down to Jennifer or the black Gordon Ramsey.

[Schroedingers Cat]

I have no idea why I continue to watch this show but I do... I want them all to get kicked off, is that possible? :)

I was just saying that last night.

I dont care who gets thrown out. I dont think any of them deserve to win.

It's entertaining, though

Jim

[Sean Jackson]

I was just saying that last night.

I dont care who gets thrown out. I dont think any of them deserve to win.

It's entertaining, though

Jim

Oh, truth. None of them could manage their way outta a wet paper bag, much less head chef at one of Gordon's restaurants. They'd get eaten alive, so to speak.

[Ambrosia Publishing]

I was just saying that last night.

I dont care who gets thrown out. I dont think any of them deserve to win.

It's entertaining, though

Jim

I love Ramsay's other shows (especially the European version of Kitchen Nightmares) but this one just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. All the contestants- especially Dough Boy on the girl's team and that black chick on the guy's team- have zero leadership qualities in addition to just being unlikable.

But I still watch it, hoping Ramsay finally breaks and takes a skillet to someone's ass.

Wesley

[Beazly]

I love Ramsay's other shows (especially the European version of Kitchen Nightmares) but this one just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. All the contestants- especially Dough Boy on the girl's team and that black chick on the guy's team- have zero leadership qualities in addition to just being unlikable.

But I still watch it, hoping Ramsay finally breaks and takes a skillet to someone's ass.

Wesley

Kitchen Nightmare's is GREAT! I love it when the people Ramsay is trying to help argue with him.

"Hey, we are unsuccessful business owners who are thousands of dollars in debt and in danger of losing our restaurant, but we're going to disagree and fight with you over improvements you're suggesting to us, you who own multiple successful businesses, on multiple continents, making multiple millions of dollars. Why would we do that you mean, arrogant, loud man."

And then they do what he says, because he's the man.

[DaveCummings]

Is it wrong for me to wish that Matt would of fell onto his knife instead of cutting off the tip of his finger? He annoys me to no end and I would love to see Chef Ramsey bitch slap him.

[MagicGamer]

YES!!!!!! :boogie:

[LeggoMyEggolas]

I'm thinking Petrozza is the dark-horse to win this.

[XXXenophile]

I'm thinking Petrozza is the dark-horse to win this.

The winner will be whoever DOESN'T get Matt as one of their helpers in the final cook off.

Because you KNOW Ramsey/Fox are bringing him back for that.

[DaGetHighKnight]

I wouldn't put any of these cooks in charge of a Taco Bell. Id love to read the winners contract Im sure there is a one week you suck policy.

[Schroedingers Cat]

I wouldn't put any of these cooks in charge of a Taco Bell. Id love to read the winners contract Im sure there is a one week you suck policy.

Yeah, they probably get the $250,000 no matter what but I am sure they will be fired for incompetance pretty quickly.

There is a kitchen staff of 50 in that restaurant. There is no way that any of these idiots can handle something like that.

Although, they are not supposed to start right away (sometime this summer), so maybe they are giving them some intensive training first.

Jim

[Supreme Convoy]

I'm thinking Petrozza is the dark-horse to win this.

That's the feeling I'm get. He may be messy but it seems like he's improving and outshining the others.

[LeggoMyEggolas]

Anyone else shocked that Bobby went home before Jen?

[Horizon Drive]

I thought bobby was gonna win it all.

[Akira]

I'm thinking Petrozza is the dark-horse to win this.

Ditto.

And yeah, I dont think any of these folks are gonna be having a meal with next year's contestants like Rock did this year.

[SteveZegers]

I love Ramsay's other shows (especially the European version of Kitchen Nightmares) but this one just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. All the contestants- especially Dough Boy on the girl's team and that black chick on the guy's team- have zero leadership qualities in addition to just being unlikable.

But I still watch it, hoping Ramsay finally breaks and takes a skillet to someone's ass.

Wesley

I liked the American version of Kitchen Nightmares because they filmed half of them on Long Island right near my house. It was cool to see.

[SteveZegers]

Anyone else shocked that Bobby went home before Jen?

I think it's more of a casting thing. TV shows like this love to have a bad guy.

[DaGetHighKnight]

This show is a disaster. They really need to get better cooks next season . The only reason Bobby went home instead of Jen was Jen makes better TV and at this point they need all the substance they can get good or bad.

[Dr. Blasphemy]

Fuck jen in her stupid ass...

[Supreme Convoy]

Yeah, I always wonder if the host (Gordon Ramsay, Donald Trump, etc) or producers purposefully keep the annoying contestants to draw out the conflicts.

[Akira]

I love Ramsay's other shows (especially the European version of Kitchen Nightmares) but this one just leaves a bad taste in my mouth. All the contestants- especially Dough Boy on the girl's team and that black chick on the guy's team- have zero leadership qualities in addition to just being unlikable.

But I still watch it, hoping Ramsay finally breaks and takes a skillet to someone's ass.

Wesley

This season is an exception. The last few seasons had really, really good chefs.

[Ambrosia Publishing]

Yeah, I always wonder if the host (Gordon Ramsay, Donald Trump, etc) or producers purposefully keep the annoying contestants to draw out the conflicts.

I think you nailed it on the head. It's pretty obvious to anyone who's watched any of Ramsey's other shows that Jen would have been shown the door a long time ago if it wasn't for the fact that she's a drama queen.

I would almost bet money she'll make it to the finale only to lose.

Wesley

[LeggoMyEggolas]

I think you nailed it on the head. It's pretty obvious to anyone who's watched any of Ramsey's other shows that Jen would have been shown the door a long time ago if it wasn't for the fact that she's a drama queen.

I would almost bet money she'll make it to the finale only to lose.

Wesley

If it means she loses to Petrozza, then it's all good ;)

Anyone else have a weird feeling about Corey? When she's in the bandana, she looks...meh, not bad, just average, but the few times she's dressed up, I've had the reaction of "WTF? That's Corey? Damn, she cleans up good."

[eroz]

If it means she loses to Petrozza, then it's all good ;)

Anyone else have a weird feeling about Corey? When she's in the bandana, she looks...meh, not bad, just average, but the few times she's dressed up, I've had the reaction of "WTF? That's Corey? Damn, she cleans up good."

Yeah and there have been a few times where they show her in her panties when they wake up and are in a hurry.

[Supreme Convoy]

Fantastic. Jen's gone!

[Josh V]

Right now I'm thinking we are down to Christina, and Petrozza as the finalist. It just kind of seems to go with the idea that he likes to have one person there who is kind of new, who may be great with the right tutoring and someone he can mold right off the bat. Pairing that person with someone who has got some experience, and is someone he feels comfortable with leading the kitchen.

[Bandit Chimera]

Right now I'm thinking we are down to Christina, and Petrozza as the finalist. It just kind of seems to go with the idea that he likes to have one person there who is kind of new, who may be great with the right tutoring and someone he can mold right off the bat. Pairing that person with someone who has got some experience, and is someone he feels comfortable with leading the kitchen.

i'm with you on this one. Cory should be gone this week and ir should be those 2 in the final

[Ambrosia Publishing]

Fantastic. Jen's gone!

I didn't think it was going to happen till the finale. Kinda surprised but relieved that her big mouth is out of there.

Wesley

[DaveCummings]

I still say that even though Matt has left a few weeks ago, they should still stick shots of his ugly ass reactions like they did earlier in the season, it's not the same without it.

[Supreme Convoy]

I would also like to mention that I was always boggled when Jen would eat food... that was about to be thrown away.

[Busman]

Ramsay is a genius. This show is a clinic in how to test people under every situation. He systematically will go through and break each person and see how they react once they've lost it. He wants to see what's at their core. You can see it time and again, he smells someone breaking and goes in for the kill. He did it to Jen this week, he wanted to see if she was going to give up again and shut down. Genius.

[Supreme Convoy]

Right now I'm thinking we are down to Christina, and Petrozza as the finalist. It just kind of seems to go with the idea that he likes to have one person there who is kind of new, who may be great with the right tutoring and someone he can mold right off the bat. Pairing that person with someone who has got some experience, and is someone he feels comfortable with leading the kitchen.

Ah yes, you called it!

[Horizon Drive]

Anyone else think that Christina is kind of hot?

[Supreme Convoy]

Anyone else think that Christina is kind of hot?

Ya know, she's really cute. But she looks kinda freakish when she does those camera confessionals. I can't really explain it (too close to the camera?)

[Horizon Drive]

She's got a wall eye, she blonde and fair skinned. All this is heightened in the confessionals.

[Horizon Drive]

When do they do these confessionals? I realize that some of this stuff is staged. But if they are working in the kitchen and something happens, it seems like the person is interviewed right away. Its something like lets just say burns a Wellington and Ramsey rips into him/her. They will cut away to the person saying: "I can't believe I burned the Wellington, that is never going to happen again." Then the show it happening a second time. Do they grab a person right away while someone takes over their station?

[Supreme Convoy]

When do they do these confessionals? I realize that some of this stuff is staged. But if they are working in the kitchen and something happens, it seems like the person is interviewed right away. Its something like lets just say burns a Wellington and Ramsey rips into him/her. They will cut away to the person saying: "I can't believe I burned the Wellington, that is never going to happen again." Then the show it happening a second time. Do they grab a person right away while someone takes over their station?

It's editing sleight of hand.

I assumed they work the kitchen for the night and record the confessionals afterward. The producers must ask them to cover everything they did that night including mistakes to have enough material.

[RickLM]

It's editing sleight of hand.

I assumed they work the kitchen for the night and record the confessionals afterward. The producers must ask them to cover everything they did that night including mistakes to have enough material.


I wonder about that. Sometimes they seem on the verge of tears or really flustered, as though it just happened.

One thing I noticed about this show: food service workers smoke like fiends!

[Josh V]

Ah yes, you called it!

You know I was thinking about that as I was watching it last night. I was like holy crap I was right! Man that never happens.

[Josh V]

I wonder about that. Sometimes they seem on the verge of tears or really flustered, as though it just happened.

One thing I noticed about this show: food service workers smoke like fiends!

Honestly as it's fox pulling this off, it wouldn't shock me if they pull them in right away. However I assume they do this before they are standing for elimination which may heighten them having those issues, thinking that it could be the end of there chance.

As for the smoking yes they do. I used to manage in food service, and started smoking just because you don't really get much of a break unless you smoke. So I just figured hell I'll start smoking and get a break now and then.

[LeggoMyEggolas]

Ugh.
Horsecrap.
Ramsey was thinking with the wrong head...

[DaveCummings]

Ugh.
Horsecrap.
Ramsey was thinking with the wrong head...


I agree. It seemed like Petrozza had a hell of alot better of a service than the other. This whole season was shit.




As for the smoking yes they do. I used to manage in food service, and started smoking just because you don't really get much of a break unless you smoke. So I just figured hell I'll start smoking and get a break now and then.

Hell, I wait tables on the side and I am more than amazed by the amount of substance abuse that alot of the people there engage in, be it them constantly drinking themselves to oblivion, doing speed or pot, and of course smoking....alot. It must be the stress, which could explain why when all the times I've ever waited tables, I'd work for a couple of months before I'd get incredibly frustrated and say "fuck it" and leave.

[Ray G.]

This show isn't about finding a 40-something competent chef who can make Risotto and Beef Wellington. Petrozza never stood out with an x-factor that would help him win.

Christina's constant challenge wins show she can appeal to customers, think on her feet, and be creative. She had this in the bag unless she poisoned someone.

[DaveCummings]

This show isn't about finding a 40-something competent chef who can make Risotto and Beef Wellington. Petrozza never stood out with an x-factor that would help him win.

Christina's constant challenge wins show she can appeal to customers, think on her feet, and be creative. She had this in the bag unless she poisoned someone.

Would that x-factor be her sleeping with Chef Ramsey? And the constant challenge wins don't mean shit. Most of the time on the show, especially on previous seasons, the winner of the challenge tended to get their asses thrown out by the end of the episode.

[Ray G.]

Would that x-factor be her sleeping with Chef Ramsey? And the constant challenge wins don't mean shit. Most of the time on the show, especially on previous seasons, the winner of the challenge tended to get their asses thrown out by the end of the episode.

Thing is, I think Petrozza basically got to the final two by not screwing up enough to get fired on any given week.

Although, the fail that is this season is perfectly summed up by last week's episode. You have to cook your signature dish...and you both make steak?

[Zac Goyette]

This is the only "reality" television that I watch.

[DaveCummings]

Thing is, I think Petrozza basically got to the final two by not screwing up enough to get fired on any given week.

Although, the fail that is this season is perfectly summed up by last week's episode. You have to cook your signature dish...and you both make steak?

Very true. This season was shit. It was like watching a car wreck, only not as entertaining. I wanted to see how it ended, and was disappointed.

But is it wrong to want both Matt and Jen muzzled? Or at the very least, when Matt accidentally sets something on fire, that he'd catch himself on fire while he's at it?

Then again, I don't think it has to do with ability. These "reality" shows are so rigged. That's why they keep utter failures like Matt and Jen around for so long, to keep conflict. That and alot of times with these shows, you can pretty closely guess who loses for that week based on who lost the previous week.

[AndrewG]

Hell, I wait tables on the side and I am more than amazed by the amount of substance abuse that alot of the people there engage in, be it them constantly drinking themselves to oblivion, doing speed or pot, and of course smoking....alot. It must be the stress, which could explain why when all the times I've ever waited tables, I'd work for a couple of months before I'd get incredibly frustrated and say "fuck it" and leave.

I remember that I had quit smoking for close to a year (quit after I left one restaurant mgt job and did something else for a year). Within 2 days of starting a new restaurant job I was smoking again. It didn't help that our manager meetings those first 2 days were held in a tiny office the size of a large refridgerator with three other managers smoking.

Even after the restaurants went non smoking and the directors tried to institute a non smoking policy across the board (like if you smoke on the way in and smell like it when you walk in the door you'll be sent home) the rule only lasted about a week before all the managers just ignored it.

It was my experience that if you let the team have their cigarettes (or just a couple minutes to go outside and chill if you were a non smoker) it went a long way to keeping everyone from having meltdowns and there were better atttitudes across the board from the employees.

[LeggoMyEggolas]

Thing is, I think Petrozza basically got to the final two by not screwing up enough to get fired on any given week.

Although, the fail that is this season is perfectly summed up by last week's episode. You have to cook your signature dish...and you both make steak?

Thing is, aside from the week that he put himself on the block, I can't remember any other time that he was nominated for elimination. How many times was Christina on the block? Petty bitches aside...

[AndrewG]

Would that x-factor be her sleeping with Chef Ramsey? And the constant challenge wins don't mean shit. Most of the time on the show, especially on previous seasons, the winner of the challenge tended to get their asses thrown out by the end of the episode.

I don't think that was it. I had her pegged from the first couple episodes. She seemed to have the least amount of meltdowns, but most important she was fresh out of culinary school. She's someone that Chef can mold and groom the way he wants as opposed to trying to teach a more experienced person to break bad habits.

I liked Petrozza a lot. He seemed like a decent and nice guy and a pretty capable cook, but one thing I couldn't stand was how disorganized he was in terms of keeping his station dirty. Cleanliness and keeping yourself in order was one of the things I was very big on when I was running a restaurant and when people left dirty crap all over the place it infuriated me to no end.

[King of Mars]

This show isn't about finding a 40-something competent chef who can make Risotto and Beef Wellington. Petrozza never stood out with an x-factor that would help him win.

Christina's constant challenge wins show she can appeal to customers, think on her feet, and be creative. She had this in the bag unless she poisoned someone.I agree. She won nine challenges and, in doing so, displayed intelligence, determination, an ability to learn quickly, and great organizational skills. There's a reason why a talented chef like Petrozza was languishing in obscurity at the age of 45. He's a nice guy, but he's just not as inclined to push himself as Christina is. Chef Ramsey made the right choice.

[King of Mars]

Thing is, I think Petrozza basically got to the final two by not screwing up enough to get fired on any given week.

Although, the fail that is this season is perfectly summed up by last week's episode. You have to cook your signature dish...and you both make steak?I think you Hell's Kitchen vets have become a bit jaded. I started watching this show, for the first time, halfway through this season and found it incredibly engrossing.

[Ray G.]

I think you Hell's Kitchen vets have become a bit jaded. I started watching this show, for the first time, halfway through this season and found it incredibly engrossing.

I can see that. But compared to last season, it's pretty tiring to see the utter incompetence of the chefs he picked this time. It was cast for comic relief and nothing else, really. Everyone likes to see Chef Ramsey scream at idiots. It's the same problem American Idol has - too much time on the blooper reel.

[Modok Gas]

Seems like the people I like never win the reality TV shows. (This season of Hell's Kitchen and the last 2 seasons of Survivor).

[RickLM]

Hell's Kitchen needs to bring back the past winners for these season finales. I sometimes wonder if Rock and the other winners are still working for him.

[Josh V]

Hell's Kitchen needs to bring back the past winners for these season finales. I sometimes wonder if Rock and the other winners are still working for him.

if I'm not mistaken, Rock is still working out in Red Rock. I know Heather isn't. And Michael opened up his own place in LA.

[Supreme Convoy]

It might've been a lackluster season but I've got to admit the last few episodes have been pretty entertaining to watch. It's tough to say who should've won but Christina seems pretty confident.

[DaGetHighKnight]

Anyone else think that Christina is kind of hot?

She reminds me of a female Kyle from South Park and im pissed she won.

Im glad Jen came back one more time to prove what a low life she actually is.

[Akira]

I don't think that was it. I had her pegged from the first couple episodes. She seemed to have the least amount of meltdowns, but most important she was fresh out of culinary school. She's someone that Chef can mold and groom the way he wants as opposed to trying to teach a more experienced person to break bad habits.


My thoughts exactly

[Ambrosia Publishing]

I can see that. But compared to last season, it's pretty tiring to see the utter incompetence of the chefs he picked this time. It was cast for comic relief and nothing else, really.

I totally agree. I can almost guarantee Ramsey and his business associates didn't go through the contestant submissions and pick who they thought would be the most qualified to run his new restaurant. I'm pretty sure his eyes didn't light up when he saw Matty's submission.

I remember reading a while back where Ramsey didn't want to do Hell's Kitchen anymore because he saw it for what it was and was afraid it would eventually hurt his reputation. Even though I like watching it, I rather the guy stop before he crosses that line where he looses his credibility for the sake of a buck.

Wesley

[Gregory]

This was the only episode I've seen.

I think the final chefs should have the option to fire their assistants (Matt, Jen) instead of watching them sabotage the dishes.

Also, isn't it normal for a fancy restaurant to run out of popular items? Why was this such a problem?

[charlie]

It was absolutely painful at times to watch this set of incompetent competitors this season. I do think Ramsay picked the best of the worst, so good for Christina. I watch Hell's Kitchen because of the trainwreck, but when I want to see a competition with people who can actually cook, I watch Top Chef.

[Supreme Convoy]

I think the final chefs should have the option to fire their assistants (Matt, Jen) instead of watching them sabotage the dishes.

Since the chefs were essentially the heads of their kitchen in this episode, they totally could have. Notice when Ramsay keeps saying, he'll take over the kitchen and kick out the idiots.

I guess the chefs never pulled the trigger.

[Gregory]

Since the chefs were essentially the heads of their kitchen in this episode, they totally could have. Notice when Ramsay keeps saying, he'll take over the kitchen and kick out the idiots.

I guess the chefs never pulled the trigger.

I don't blame them if the option if to surrender control to Ramsay just to drop the assistants. That's admitting defeat. I'm arguing that Ramsay should have given them that option before the diners came in.

[Ray G.]

Mahi gone Bananas. :lol:

[MagicGamer]

Reusing an old thread?

Danny sucks.

[Ray G.]

Reusing an old thread?

Danny sucks.

I'd never be able to come up with a title this awesome again, and it's not like the thread's unwieldy or anything yet.

Yeah. He does. :lol:

[MagicGamer]

I'd never be able to come up with a title this awesome again, and it's not like the thread's unwieldy or anything yet.

Yeah. He does. :lol:

Yeah, I guess, but the threads over 6 monthes old...

Oh God, the local station is interviewing him at 10 on the news. Ugh.

[Ray G.]

God, Lacey and Colleen are so fucking done. :lol:

[Arion]

Reusing an old thread?

Danny sucks.

Recycle = good.

[Ray G.]

LAME.

The women's team was clearly worse. Colleen and Lacey are ridiculous.

[MagicGamer]

...

Shit.

[Thudpucker]

Much better casting this year. In previous years they stacked the cast heavily with losers, this time they at least seem like they are trying to have a real competition.

[AndrewG]

Lacey quit to have a snack and a smoke. Can't stand the lazy ones who constantly make excuses. If you walk off the line you should automatically get tossed.

[Bandit Chimera]

Much better casting this year. In previous years they stacked the cast heavily with losers, this time they at least seem like they are trying to have a real competition.

agreed, though they still have some losers this year as well.

[Mylazycat]

I have this on DVR. can't wait to watch it!

[XXXenophile]

LAME.

The women's team was clearly worse. Colleen and Lacey are ridiculous.

Ramsy also took into effect (though of course it wasn't mentioned) the women had far more edible signature dishes than the men. And I still can't believe how many of them he actually LIKED!

But seriously, Colleen's gotta go next week and I mean GO! Lacey I want to keep around.

A. she's cute
B. Women on reality shows named Lacey cause interesting events.

[chess]

Ramsay is a genius. This show is a clinic in how to test people under every situation. He systematically will go through and break each person and see how they react once they've lost it. He wants to see what's at their core. You can see it time and again, he smells someone breaking and goes in for the kill. He did it to Jen this week, he wanted to see if she was going to give up again and shut down. Genius.

Great observation. ...It is military "basic training" 101.

[Ziolko]

I just got caught up with this show. It doesn't have the talent or creativity of Top Chef but it's still pretty good. I watched all of last season and watched both episodes of this one. Looks like the talent level is much higher than normal which I think makes for a more interesting show.

[dEnny!]

I'm not real happy this show is coming on in the spring this season instead of the summer. Caught up on Episode 1 and 2 via Hulu...THANKFULLY they are airing these.

Lacey needs to go; she's SO FREAKING LAZY!

[Ziolko]

I'm not real happy this show is coming on in the spring this season instead of the summer. Caught up on Episode 1 and 2 via Hulu...THANKFULLY they are airing these.

Lacey needs to go; she's SO FREAKING LAZY!

But she's not just a pretty face, Denny! ;)

Yeah, I don't know who's worse, her or Seth. I mean, have they not watched the show before? How do you expect to win if you have zero line experience? Hell, I got caught up in about a week and figured that out.

[Mylazycat]

It is on!

[andeparks]

Jesus, I don't know if I can continue to watch this typically Foxian bullshit after they kept the uber-idiot Seth for another week.

Anj

[Ziolko]

Jesus, I don't know if I can continue to watch this typically Foxian bullshit after they kept the uber-idiot Seth for another week.

Anj

Maybe I'm just jaded from all the reality shows I've seen, but I pretty much knew Seth would be sticking around. Although to be fair it's a toss up between him, Colleen and Lacey for the most annoying/most worthless competitor in this show.

I did laugh pretty hard when he totally screwed up the meat challenge. :lol:

[AndrewG]

Jesus, I don't know if I can continue to watch this typically Foxian bullshit after they kept the uber-idiot Seth for another week.

Anj

On the clips they chose to show yesterday it looked like the other guy (I can't remember everyone's name) was being lazy. He wasn't paying attention at the slaughter house, he was horrible as a waiter and he wasn't really making an impact in the kitchen during service. He may have more skill and experience but he's got some attitude and he falls back and lets others do the work (at least that's how they made it seem). It looks like Seth is pretty dopey but he's trying to learn.

In the restaurants I worked in we would always go for someone w less experience who was easier to work with (and have them conform to our way of doing things much quicker/easier) than an experienced cook who tried to take short cuts or had problems working with others.

[Ziolko]

On the clips they chose to show yesterday it looked like the other guy (I can't remember everyone's name) was being lazy. He wasn't paying attention at the slaughter house, he was horrible as a waiter and he wasn't really making an impact in the kitchen during service. He may have more skill and experience but he's got some attitude and he falls back and lets others do the work (at least that's how they made it seem). It looks like Seth is pretty dopey but he's trying to learn.

In the restaurants I worked in we would always go for someone w less experience who was easier to work with (and have them conform to our way of doing things much quicker/easier) than an experienced cook who tried to take short cuts or had problems working with others.

Yeah, but Seth doesn't look like he's very easy to work with and his attitude isn't all that great either.

[AndrewG]

Yeah, but Seth doesn't look like he's very easy to work with and his attitude isn't all that great either.

I am not really impressed by most of this year's crop (talent or attitude). I think where Seth is being allowed to survive comes from his obvious infatuation with Gordon. In the first episode, I believe, he was going on and on about owning the books, watching the shows, etc. He was sort of laughing when Gordon was screaming... he likes that he's a part of this world now. And his speech yesterday about being a blank canvas was probably right up Chef's alley.

[andeparks]

I think the only reason Seth is on the show, and the only reason he's staying, is that he's such an incompetent douche that he's good tv, and the whole show is bullshit!

Anj

[Mylazycat]

I am not really impressed by most of this year's crop (talent or attitude).

This is my first season watching the show and I can't believe how awful some of those people are. Some of these are already suppose to be professional, paid working chefs? Absolutely unblieveable.

[Bandit Chimera]

This is my first season watching the show and I can't believe how awful some of those people are. Some of these are already suppose to be professional, paid working chefs? Absolutely unblieveable.

god if you think this season is bad the 4 before this were terrible. Granted I love watching them but I don't think ANY season before this one had a completed dinner service until at least half the people on the show were voted off. At least this group did a completed service in 2 episodes.

plus there are only really 4-5 horrible cooks in this seasons kitchen left. In seasons past you could usually tell by the 3rd episode who the final 4 would be


In other words i'm enjoying this season :)

[Mylazycat]

god if you think this season is bad the 4 before this were terrible. Granted I love watching them but I don't think ANY season before this one had a completed dinner service until at least half the people on the show were voted off. At least this group did a completed service in 2 episodes.

plus there are only really 4-5 horrible cooks in this seasons kitchen left. In seasons past you could usually tell by the 3rd episode who the final 4 would be


In other words i'm enjoying this season :)

Oh, my. Certainily there seem to be some not getting called out. Whether they're the best or just going under the radar time will tell. It's interesting to watch and I'm very thankful I've never had a boss like chef Ramsay. *shudder*

[Bandit Chimera]

Oh, my. Certainily there seem to be some not getting called out. Whether they're the best or just going under the radar time will tell. It's interesting to watch and I'm very thankful I've never had a boss like chef Ramsay. *shudder*

Well I've seen alot of shows with Gordon in them and he can be very nice but when he's in the kitchen and its his reputation on the line he's about as tyrannical as it gets. It makes for great television when he's in a foul mood though. I think my favorite show he does is Kitchen Nightmares where he goes to failing restaurants on behalf of the owner and really tries to fix the place and the dynamics of the working condition there. Can he be an ass about it, yes, but ultimately he's trying to keep these people in business.

[Mylazycat]

Well I've seen alot of shows with Gordon in them and he can be very nice but when he's in the kitchen and its his reputation on the line he's about as tyrannical as it gets. It makes for great television when he's in a foul mood though. I think my favorite show he does is Kitchen Nightmares where he goes to failing restaurants on behalf of the owner and really tries to fix the place and the dynamics of the working condition there. Can he be an ass about it, yes, but ultimately he's trying to keep these people in business.

Wow, Kitchen Nightmares sounds interesting. I can only assume that he wouldn't be as demanding and cruel if it didn't get results. I find it fascinating that there's no wall between the kitchen and the diner guests, so I assume everyone waiting for food can hear everything being said/screamed. I never thought he was like that 24/7 and I assume he ramps it up a notch for TV, but I wonder if he's always been like this with cameras off, before the TV shows, when he ran his own kitchens

By contrast, as "tough" as he can sometimes be, I always though that on The Apprentice that Donald Trump was being toned down because he knew the cameras were on, that in real boardrooms he's got to be way more vicious, demanding and insulting.

[Bandit Chimera]

Wow, Kitchen Nightmares sounds interesting. I can only assume that he wouldn't be as demanding and cruel if it didn't get results. I find it fascinating that there's no wall between the kitchen and the diner guests, so I assume everyone waiting for food can hear everything being said/screamed. I never thought he was like that 24/7 and I assume he ramps it up a notch for TV, but I wonder if he's always been like this with cameras off, before the TV shows, when he ran his own kitchens

By contrast, as "tough" as he can sometimes be, I always though that on The Apprentice that Donald Trump was being toned down because he knew the cameras were on, that in real boardrooms he's got to be way more vicious, demanding and insulting.

you know i'm not really sure if he's always like that when it comes to off camera too. I'd imagine he's pretty amped up when he's running his businesses. After all he does have a reputation to keep. Anywho if your looking to watch either of his other 2 shows (Kitchen nightmares or the F word) there on BBC America and you could prolly find clips of them online. Kitchen nightmares is a US and a UK show so you'll see a mix of both. The F Word is a kitchen variety show he does on BBCA which is also enjoyable.

[Ziolko]

Kitchen Nightmares is definitely the better show. I think it shows he's just really passionate about good food and gets pissed off when someone gets it wrong.

[DaGetHighKnight]

This season is even worse than last year. Seth is the new Matt.

[Ziolko]

This season is even worse than last year. Seth is the new Matt.

Really? I agree Seth is as useless as Matt but overall I think there's a lot more talent there, especially given how they managed to already complete a dinner serving.

[Ziolko]

Also, re: Matt:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj4MG17xDi4&feature=related

[DaGetHighKnight]

Really? I agree Seth is as useless as Matt but overall I think there's a lot more talent there, especially given how they managed to already complete a dinner serving.

I wasnt talking about talent I meant just the overall quality of the series. Plus I watch Top Chef and its not even close to that.

best episode of Kitchen Nightmares is the first one they ever aired, with the Italian restaurant and the overgrown wannabe goomba son. That was a money episode.

[Ziolko]

I wasnt talking about talent I meant just the overall quality of the series. Plus I watch Top Chef and its not even close to that.

best episode of Kitchen Nightmares is the first one they ever aired, with the Italian restaurant and the overgrown wannabe goomba son. That was a money episode.

Oh, it doesn't hold a candle to TC, but it's good for trainwreck television.

[AndrewG]

Oh, it doesn't hold a candle to TC, but it's good for trainwreck television.

Top Chef has more talented people in the kitchen but Hell's Kitchen is just way more entertaining to watch.

I prefer Kitchen Nightmares to both of them, though.

[Raisor]

Kitchen Nightmares is definitely the better show. I think it shows he's just really passionate about good food and gets pissed off when someone gets it wrong.

...at least the BBC version. The Fox version is crap for the most part.

[Horizon Drive]

I am a fan of Hell's Kitchen, and I do have a man crush on Gordon Ramsey, but this show does get annoying with the "suspensful" commercial breaks and the obvious hand the producers have in who gets fired and who stays.

[AndrewG]

Idol went long so I missed on who got booted tonight. Fill me in!

[gaspar]

Idol went long so I missed on who got booted tonight. Fill me in!

Dammit BendisBoard! I came here for answers too! Make me resort to Google and this is what I find:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090305195924AAFCsax
I hope it's true!

[Josh V]

Dammit BendisBoard! I came here for answers too! Make me resort to Google and this is what I find:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090305195924AAFCsax
I hope it's true!

Yes it's true http://kickedofftv.com/?p=375

Had the same problem with my dvr tonight as well. Just another reason to hate American Idol

[Bandit Chimera]

yeah colleen was voted off. The best part was she wasn't even nominated. Chef just told the others to get back in line, told Richard to get his shit straight for next week then called her out. He then proceeded to tell her she's consistently sucked but at least was determined ....it was a great moment :)

[WesleyCraigGreen]

...at least the BBC version. The Fox version is crap for the most part.

I couldn't agree more! My wifey and I watch Hell's Kitchen mainly because of Ramsey. The contestants are- for the most part- wanna-be chefs with potty mouths. I bet their parents are proud of them when they talk.

For anyone who wants to see a better quality show with Ramsey in it, then check out the BBC version of Kitchen Nightmares. It's heads-and-shoulders above any of the American-supersensationalized shows he does.

Wesley

[gaspar]

Thanks for the info! My DVR got right up to the point when the other two were standing in front of Ramsey and he was getting all dramatic, saying "this is a very tough decision, blah blah blah." You never know with him...sometimes he'll just say fuck it and chop someone who's better than those who weren't nominated, sometimes he'll pull someone from the crowd and chop them. Glad to hear the results. I was starting to feel bad for her...she was pretty terrible, but at that point, my nerves would have been shot too. He was riding her constantly...and there was really no coming back from the way she started in the first few weeks unless she just turned out to be stellar after that. The other two deserved to stay, so it was a good call.
Will be interesting to see if whats-her-name can make it on the men's team until the merge.

[Mylazycat]

The contestants are- for the most part- wanna-be chefs with potty mouths. I bet their parents are proud of them when they talk.

This is exactly what I was thinking last night. My first time watching Hell's Kitchen and at this point in the season, I'm not seeing any real talent but more a bunch of people who have big egos, are easily pissed off and swear a lot. There isn't one person I feel the urge to cheer for, there isn't anyone I prefer to see win.

Edit: I should clarify, my first season watching, not my first episode

[Adam Geen]

Yeah, I think this season is the first season that they really don't seem to be able to get it together. They hardly ever finish a complete night. It's really hard to guess who the hell is actually gonna take this thing this time around.

[Mylazycat]

Yeah, I think this season is the first season that they really don't seem to be able to get it together. They hardly ever finish a complete night. It's really hard to guess who the hell is actually gonna take this thing this time around.

So, they don't always suck this much?

[Adam Geen]

So, they don't always suck this much?

At the beginning sure.... but by this point in the season I don't think so no. They're usually able to get thru complete services for example. Not to mention you can usually start to see who might be in the Top 3. But this season... man, I don't know.

[Raisor]

I have a feeling Lacy has been playing everyone and she's really the best cook on the planet.

[Ethan Van Sciver]

Gordon Ramsey is cool, but I should mention that I like all of these shows where British people scream at Americans. (American Idol, Weakest Link, etc)

Is anyone else watching this season? Who are we rooting for?

[Brandon191]

I like the show, but I think I like The F Word better.

[Criden]

I'm posting this not to be one of those obnoxious dudes callin' you out for duplicate-threading, but simply to answer your question:

http://www.606studios.com/bendisboard/showthread.php?t=146855

[Pat Shatner]

Girlfriend and I watch it every week after discovering Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares on BBC America (which I almost prefer).

Was stoked to see the culinary teacher bimbo go down last week, though I can't wait to see Lacey get let go. I really can't stand that girl because I know too many people just like her.

I'm rooting for Robert and LA, and I'm kind of fond of the redneck dude.

I really wish Petroza had won it last year. He was awesome.

[Ethan Van Sciver]

I have a feeling Lacy has been playing everyone and she's really the best cook on the planet.

I've worked with some people like Lacy! I didn't like her until she got moved to the guy's team, and now I'm kind of rooting for her. A little, not to win the whole show, but to laugh at a couple of the girls who hated her.

[Ethan Van Sciver]

I'm posting this not to be one of those obnoxious dudes callin' you out for duplicate-threading, but simply to answer your question:

http://www.606studios.com/bendisboard/showthread.php?t=146855


Oh, thanks. Mods, delete this thread if you see it...Sorry.

[Pat Shatner]

I have a feeling Lacy has been playing everyone and she's really the best cook on the planet.

I really hope you're wrong. I hate her so much.

[Julian]

Haven't watch this season, but love Gordon's The F Word. Anyone else watches it?

[Pat Shatner]

This is exactly what I was thinking last night. My first time watching Hell's Kitchen and at this point in the season, I'm not seeing any real talent but more a bunch of people who have big egos, are easily pissed off and swear a lot. There isn't one person I feel the urge to cheer for, there isn't anyone I prefer to see win.

Edit: I should clarify, my first season watching, not my first episode

Don't forget that they're all chain-smokers.

[chess]

Hell's Kitchen is fun. I prefer Kitchen Nightmares, though.

You can watch online and Ramsey is fun. He kicks these restaurants in the butt and they work.

[Thudpucker]

Love this show, watch it every season. So far this has been the best one yet.

Giovanni seems to be the best there, I guess I'm rooting for him. Not a very charismatic guy though.

[dEnny!]

My wife and I have been watching via HULU and are enjoying the season, but some of these people just aren't right and I think Gordon has knocked a few off in favor of leaving those that create drama, but in the end you know they all would go....YA DONKEY'S!

[Blandy vs Terrorism]

This thread title is almost up there with all that "oomph" crap.

[WesleyCraigGreen]

This is exactly what I was thinking last night. My first time watching Hell's Kitchen and at this point in the season, I'm not seeing any real talent but more a bunch of people who have big egos, are easily pissed off and swear a lot. There isn't one person I feel the urge to cheer for, there isn't anyone I prefer to see win.

No kidding. There are a couple of guys who seem to be decent but the rest of them are a bunch of wanna-bes who give the impression they would be better suited working at IHOP.

I like Ramsey as much as the next guy, but this show doesn't really help his reputation any. If the show goes on, I really hope they try to get some Top Chef-caliber chefs. Imagine if Ramsey had someone like Stefan from this season's Top Chef to deal with. Now THAT would be entertaining!

Wesley

[Sheldo]

Has Ramsey said "Shut it down" even once this year? I can't remember him doing it, and it has been my favorite saying of his since the show began. Maybe the phase is too over used now, so he isn't using it anymore :(

[Ray G.]

Bleu cheese at a Bar Mitzvah? Really? :crazy:

[XXXenophile]

Bleu cheese at a Bar Mitzvah? Really? :crazy:

Seriously? And Goat Cheese?

What if it was a kosher Bar Mitzvah? They'd really be screwed.

Now, did you see any Matzoh Balls in either of the chicken soups?

INCONCIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not to mention they made the ladies do the chair liifting, which isn't right either.

[SteveZegers]

I can't believe any of these people could run a restaurant.

[DaveCummings]

Has Ramsey said "Shut it down" even once this year? I can't remember him doing it, and it has been my favorite saying of his since the show began. Maybe the phase is too over used now, so he isn't using it anymore :(


Well, he has shut it down a couple of times this season.

[Mylazycat]

Most entertaining episode of the season, for me.

[Ziolko]

I'm ready for Carol to go home. She's getting on my nerves about as much as Lacey.

[Horizon Drive]

I thought it wasn't Kosher to serve dairy and beef together in a meal? That's what I thought would do the red team in during the taste test.

L'chiam!

[Mylazycat]

I'm ready for Carol to go home. She's getting on my nerves about as much as Lacey.

Though she has a damn good rack by that shot of her in the pool/tub.

:surrend:

I am a male chauvanist pig.

[andeparks]

Jesus... a new low in the faux realism of the show, with the gay designer dude's bad acting when he "accidentally" dropped the cake. Oofa... that was some serious overacting.

Still entertaining, but just silly as a realistic competition.

Anj

[Horizon Drive]

Jesus... a new low in the faux realism of the show, with the gay designer dude's bad acting when he "accidentally" dropped the cake. Oofa... that was some serious overacting.

Still entertaining, but just silly as a realistic competition.

Anj

I took that to be part of the kid's bar mitzah entertainment. He was like the Harlem Globtrotters of party planners. But yeah, as a viewer that was pretty bad. I wish they wouldn't do all thos reality tv gimmicks.

[Ray G.]

This show has the worst medivacs ever. :lol:

[King of Mars]

This show has the worst medivacs ever. :lol:Thank God Robert had that little cardiac episode. If he didn't, and he went on to win, he'd probably end up dead on the floor in the Borgotta's kitchen.

[Ray G.]

:rock:

[Bandit Chimera]

:rock:

so you were ok with Danny winning? Personally I thought they were both great so it could have went either way. Still it was kinda funny to see the guy who looked like he was gonna sling gator burgers at Ramsey in the first episode win it all due to talent and terrible competition :)

[Dr. Blasphemy]

I wanna know how the blue Hell Danny got such a hot girl!

[Ray G.]

so you were ok with Danny winning? Personally I thought they were both great so it could have went either way. Still it was kinda funny to see the guy who looked like he was gonna sling gator burgers at Ramsey in the first episode win it all due to talent and terrible competition :)

Paula never really showed much creative energy throughout the season. It really reminded me of a gender-swapped version of Christina vs. Petrozza, although Paula was better than Petrozza. She got to the finale because she didn't screw up, but I never saw her prove herself to be a great chef. Danny was a prodigy. A little rough, but had a creative vision and a unique style. I think Ramsey made the right call.

[Mylazycat]

This was the first season I watched Hell's Kitchen so I have nothing to compare it to. Pretty good finale, though I found it funny that immediately after the finale which showed all the past winners they had a promo clip of Hell's Kitchen season one. You just told me the winner, guys.

Now when does Project Runway start? Any other good summer shows coming up?

[BGPu]

This was the first season I watched Hell's Kitchen so I have nothing to compare it to. Pretty good finale, though I found it funny that immediately after the finale which showed all the past winners they had a promo clip of Hell's Kitchen season one. You just told me the winner, guys.

Now when does Project Runway start? Any other good summer shows coming up?

I could be wrong, but I believe there's another season of Hell's Kitchen starting in July.

[Mylazycat]

I could be wrong, but I believe there's another season of Hell's Kitchen starting in July.

:boogie:

I need a new summer show or two to follow aside from Big Brother now that Canadian Idol is taking a year off due to the economy.

[Ziolko]

I would have been happy with either winning. I was rooting for Paula, but I'm totally okay with Danny winning because he's been consistently good as well and did well last night from the get go.

[BGPu]

Season 6 starts July 21, paired with the sure to be a winner "More to Love."

[Ryan_ZOOM_Turner]

2 hour premeire starts tonight at 7!

[Akira]

damn, forgot this was on tonight. I may have to set the DVR

[Ryan_ZOOM_Turner]

damn, forgot this was on tonight. I may have to set the DVR

I am going to miss the first half hour so I will have to get a recap from this thread. I think I am going to order pizza even though I should go to the store.

[Dr. Blasphemy]

I saw this on my dvr yesterday...Fuck yes!

Didnt this just end a month ago or so?

I want more Kitchen nightmares!!!!!!

[Ryan_ZOOM_Turner]

I saw this on my dvr yesterday...Fuck yes!

Didnt this just end a month ago or so?

I want more Kitchen nightmares!!!!!!

Almost 2 months ago.

[Mylazycat]

This time, winner goes to a resort near Vancouver that will be a big part of the 2010 winter Olympics.

[Ray G.]

Can't wait!

[Ryan_ZOOM_Turner]

Can't wait!

I have cable now so I can actually watch this season.

[MagicGamer]

Watching :)

[Ryan_ZOOM_Turner]

Watching :)

Am I missing anything good? I have to walk home from work in a minute.

[Bandit Chimera]

yeah I'm watching too. I can't believe the jock cooker just said he was gonna take Ramsey and stomp him in the parking lot. It looks like alot of testosterone in the guys kitchen this season.

[MagicGamer]

Am I missing anything good? I have to walk home from work in a minute.

The signature dish stuff.

[Ryan_ZOOM_Turner]

The signature dish stuff.

I will have to watch that when they put the episode online.

[Ryan_ZOOM_Turner]

"It looks like a Bison's penis" :lol:

[Zac Goyette]

I can't believe that jackass at the end of the show. He was obviously looking for a fight. He got all bent out of shape over a simple question.

[XXXenophile]

No reaction to Robert's return?

That was awesome!

And so was the cut female chef's "deer in the headlights" look.

You sure she wasn't the Runaway Bride in a previous life?

[Zac Goyette]

No reaction to Robert's return?

That was awesome!

And so was the cut female chef's "deer in the headlights" look.

You sure she wasn't the Runaway Bride in a previous life?

Yeah, it was cool to see Robert back, I hope he wins. That female chef looked like she didn't even know where she was. I still can't believe she tossed all that fucking food.:no:

[Ziolko]

This show is so ridiculous. Of course I'm still going to watch it but it's completely ridiculous. :lol:

No mention of Jean-Phillipe almost going at it with Texas boy? I thought that was pretty funny.

[Ray G.]

No reaction to Robert's return?

That was awesome!

And so was the cut female chef's "deer in the headlights" look.

You sure she wasn't the Runaway Bride in a previous life?

Meh, if Robert gets to come back, Ji should too. Wake me when that happens. :)

[AndrewG]

This season's group seems to have a lot more executive experience. Most of them should have the talent and ability to do the job...much more than folks in the other seasons.

Though last night didn't show any indication of that.

[Ryan_ZOOM_Turner]

Cleaning shrimp really shouldn't be that hard to do.

[King of Mars]

The signature dish stuff.
I liked the diner owner whose signature dish was biscuits and gravy. :lol:

Also, I think the musclehead who got in Gordon's face is going to end up staying. I suspect Gordon and the producers will see some entertainment value in keeping him around for awhile.

[AndrewG]

I liked the diner owner whose signature dish was biscuits and gravy. :lol:

Also, I think the musclehead who got in Gordon's face is going to end up staying. I suspect Gordon and the producers will see some entertainment value in keeping him around for awhile.

I hope not. Entertainment value is one thing but there's no way in hell Gordon (or anyone else) should employ a hot head like that or Van to run a professional restaurant.

[Ray G.]

I hope not. Entertainment value is one thing but there's no way in hell Gordon (or anyone else) should employ a hot head like that or Van to run a professional restaurant.

Van's a good guy. Jean-Phillippe had it in for him from the get-go. Van's a big hot-headed, but he was in the right there. Joseph's just a psycho.

Van really belongs running a fish shack in some small town, though. Those crazy country chefs dishing out good cuisine with attitude can make a killing. :)

[XXXenophile]

Meh, if Robert gets to come back, Ji should too. Wake me when that happens. :)

I agree. But I think Ramsey filled in that quotient by bringing back season 2 winner to be the helper on the Red team.

And you've got to be wondering what its like for her to see Ramsey on this side of the coin.

Not to mention wondering what happened to her restaurant?

[Dr. Blasphemy]

Anyone else calling the bald dude the winner yet?

[AndrewG]

Anyone else calling the bald dude the winner yet?

Seems like the strongest contender so far. He stays pretty calm under pressure, helps out in a pinch and has some talent.

Watch, next week he'll flip his lid or something

[WesleyCraigGreen]

Yeah, I think they'll keep the tough guy who confronts Ramsey at the end of the first show. If nothing else, he'll provide drama plus he'll probably realize he was wrong, learn a life lesson, and have an emotional encounter with Ramsey in his office over some childhood trauma.

I do hope they keep Van around because it is always funny when someone refers to themselves in the third person like he does.

Wesley

[Ray G.]

Yeah, I think they'll keep the tough guy who confronts Ramsey at the end of the first show. If nothing else, he'll provide drama plus he'll probably realize he was wrong, learn a life lesson, and have an emotional encounter with Ramsey in his office over some childhood trauma.

I do hope they keep Van around because it is always funny when someone refers to themselves in the third person like he does.

Wesley

Or not. :lol:

What a fucktard that guy was.

[King of Mars]

Or not. :lol:

What a fucktard that guy was.I'm wondering how that guy even functions from day-to-day, if it takes so little to set him off in a public situation where he's competing for a dream job.

[Ziolko]

Or not. :lol:

What a fucktard that guy was.

There's always moments where I wonder if the people who sign up for these shows ever even watched the show before. :lol:

Good riddance. The tough guy act was getting annoying pretty quick. Wonder what the throw down next week is going to be about.

[Sean Jackson]

I'm wondering how that guy even functions from day-to-day, if it takes so little to set him off in a public situation where he's competing for a dream job.

Of course, his continuing use of the double negative of 'I'm not no bitch' just goes to show that he's proud to proclaim that 'I'm a bitch'.

[Jet]

I watched the show for the first time last night to see if the dude pops the host (I don't even know the names), and I was hoping he did.

Is the host being a total douche to everyone the appeal of the show? To me, that made the show unwatchable.

[Sean Jackson]

I watched the show for the first time last night to see if the dude pops the host (I don't even know the names), and I was hoping he did.

Is the host being a total douche to everyone the appeal of the show? To me, that made the show unwatchable.

I don't understand why people think Ramsey is a jerk all the time. If you've ever seen any of his other shows, like The F Word, you see that that's not his standard operating procedure. The tone of the show is to get people ready to run a restaurant. If they can't work on a pass, how the hell are they going to be a head chef. Now on The F Word, you can see that he's calm, patient and teaches people how to cook. Because they're not fighting to win a place in a kitchen (at least this season they're not).

[Ray G.]

I've watched seasons 3-6 of the show, and I seriously think Lovely is the most useless contestant to ever set foot in the show's kitchen.

[Sean Jackson]

I love how Tennille want's everyone to get off her station (when she obviously doesn't know what the hell she's doing), but as soon as she can, she's up in other peoples stations.

[allanpat]

There's always moments where I wonder if the people who sign up for these shows ever even watched the show before. :lol:

I'm convinced that there's a handful of 'staged actors' in every season of Hell's Kitchen that are only there to stir up shit & create wacky situations for promos.

This guy was one of them, Lacey from last season, the fat guy who cried/collapsed the season before....

I also think Robert's been coached on how to perform this season - I highly doubt they'd let him win, since he has the unfair advantage of having done the competition before...

[Alex(sadly)Maleev]

No, tonight we are dinning in the East Village.

[Thudpucker]

I'm convinced that there's a handful of 'staged actors' in every season of Hell's Kitchen that are only there to stir up shit & create wacky situations for promos.

This guy was one of them, Lacey from last season, the fat guy who cried/collapsed the season before....

I also think Robert's been coached on how to perform this season - I highly doubt they'd let him win, since he has the unfair advantage of having done the competition before...

They are heavily coached, no doubt about it. Alot of these people go on shows like this to be celebrities, not to actually win. The more outragous they behaive the more screen time they get.

The Producers of this show seem to like and encourage it more than most though.

[King of Mars]

Yeah, Kevin is so winning this thing, it's not even funny.