No recap this week (sorry Bunnies) - but I just wasn't feeling it last night. Here are some random points - feel free to agree, disagree and/or discuss in the comments.
- The "Compete Against the Winner of Your Season" Quickfire challenge was a great idea.
- Hearing Hosea whining about proving to "The H8terz" reminded me why I was never fond of The Hose. Well ... THAT particular Hose anyway.
- Richard Blais is a damaged man. I'm serious. Was he THAT psychologically wounded by his loss to Stephanie during his Season Four? [SPOILER ALERT: Yes].
- I totally believe that Blais spent untold hours before going to the Bahamas researching and preparing every Bahamian fish dish imaginable. Preparation is admirable, but if you've gotten to the point where you "hate everything I f*&king do", then stop doing it!! Richard seems like a sweet person, but it's always the guy like him who opens fire in a crowded shopping mall. Avoid shopping malls at all costs if Blais loses Top Chef All Stars. Is all I'm saying.
- How does an episode with a kitchen-evacuating fire end up being so damn boring and uneventful?
- I just CAN'T with Bighead Mike.
- Tiffany kept referring to "Bohemian" (instead of "Bahamian") royalty. Which, of course, put Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" in my head for hours. HE'S JUST A POOR BOY FROM A POOR FAM-I-LY... Yep, it's still there. Thanks Tiff.
- Loved how they crammed Padma, Tom, Gail, Her Boobies, Ripert, and the King of Jumanji (or whatever) all in a booth made for 4 people during service. Interesting that they gave the smallest person (Padma) the most room at the table.
- Finally, I'm so sad to see Carla go. Unlike Richard, there is such joy in Carla and Carla's cooking - which seems like a much healthier way to go through life.
What did YOU thing about last night's episode? Discuss...
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