# Hell's Kitchen!!!!!! \[Summer 2009\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 22, 2009, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818 "2009-07-22T03:04:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 11
**Author:** ![TBG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@TBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TBG)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818/201 "2009-09-10T04:38:30Z")
Found out something interesting recently. [This](http://www.wwe.com/superstars/wherearetheynow/photos/lunaphotostout/classicluna/) is Van’s mother. :eek: That explains a lot. ---
**Author:** ![Covered\_In\_Bees](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ab992/32.png) [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818/202 "2009-09-10T04:53:26Z")
No way! Really? :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![singular1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ba9def/32.png) [@singular1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/singular1)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818/203 "2009-09-10T12:09:35Z")
So nobody here noticed Tek showing up in last week’s episode? Or JP’s 3 different suit/tie combos this episode? Man, the editing on this show is getting really sloppy/lazy. ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818/204 "2009-09-10T12:13:14Z")
**TBG** - That site is blocked at work for me. Can you elaborate? ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2009, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818/205 "2009-09-10T14:28:34Z")
> [@Rebo](#): > > **TBG** - That site is blocked at work for me. Can you elaborate? She was a WWF/WWE wrestler: [Luna Vachon](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luna_Vachon). The “Personal Life” section mentions her son, Van, being on HK. ---
**Author:** ![andiepandie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7ba0ec/32.png) [@andiepandie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andiepandie)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2009, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818/206 "2009-09-11T04:04:20Z")
> [@singular1](#): > > So nobody here noticed Tek showing up in last week’s episode? Or JP’s 3 different suit/tie combos this episode? Man, the editing on this show is getting really sloppy/lazy. I didn’t notice JP’s different suits, but I did notice Tek last week and I had to rewind it to make sure I wasn’t seeing things! I know they take serious liberties with their editing, but that was just ridiculous. I actually had to leave the room when Andy cut his hand this week. That kind of stuff totally squicks me out :eek: ---
**Author:** ![corkboard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9bcb4/32.png) [@corkboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/corkboard)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2009, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818/207 "2009-09-11T13:56:57Z")
…never mind… ---
**Author:** ![joebuck20](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/74df32/32.png) [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2009, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818/208 "2009-09-11T14:34:27Z")
Is it just me, or does Andy remind anyone else of a Vince Vaughn character. He kind of looks like him and acts and talks like someone you’d expect to see in one of his movies. ---
**Author:** ![ianjohnson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a3d4f5/32.png) [@ianjohnson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ianjohnson)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2009, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818/209 "2009-09-12T15:41:21Z")
I just caught up on the last couple eps last night. I noticed Tek in the back of the kitchen and thought for a moment, she’s been keeping a really low profile, we haven’t seen her at all this week. Then I remembered she wasn’t on the show anymore, and thoought maybe I mistook Ariel for her. I made that connection with Andy and Vince Vaughn as well. Totally sounds like him. I was also noticing that almost every chef has one or more burns on their forearms. That cast may get in the way, but at least it provides some extra protection. ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2009, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818/210 "2009-09-12T20:13:45Z")
> [@ianjohnson](#): > > I was also noticing that almost every chef has one or more burns on their forearms. That cast may get in the way, but at least it provides some extra protection. I can believe it. It’s been 20 years or so since I’ve been in a restaurant kitchen, and I can still point out one or two forearm burns, even if others can no longer see them. ---
**Author:** ![StarvingButStrong](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/starvingbutstrong/32/335_2.png) [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2009, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818/211 "2009-09-12T20:21:16Z")
BTW, Hell’s Kitchen isn’t listed in the 8 pm Tuesday slot next week. Anyone know whether it’s been shifted, bumped or canceled? ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2009, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818/212 "2009-09-12T20:33:55Z")
> [@StarvingButStrong](#): > > BTW, Hell’s Kitchen isn’t listed in the 8 pm Tuesday slot next week. Anyone know whether it’s been shifted, bumped or canceled? My DVR has a listing for the following week, but not next week. I wonder what’s in that slot? ---
**Author:** ![Covered\_In\_Bees](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ab992/32.png) [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2009, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818/213 "2009-09-12T20:38:51Z")
TvGuideChannel is saying it’s two hours of More To Love. ---
**Author:** ![ianjohnson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a3d4f5/32.png) [@ianjohnson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ianjohnson)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2009, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818/214 "2009-09-12T20:55:37Z")
> [@Covered\_In\_Bees](#): > > TvGuideChannel is saying it’s two hours of More To Love. Mine has 2 hours of House the next two weeks. I think it is the last season finally followed by a 2hr season premiere. ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2009, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818/215 "2009-09-12T21:35:42Z")
> [@Ferret\_Herder](#): > > She was a WWF/WWE wrestler: [Luna Vachon](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luna_Vachon). The “Personal Life” section mentions her son, Van, being on HK. No shit? I remember her, from my wrestling fan days. Ok - it was my husband and son who watched it. I saw it by osmosis. 😉 I hated her character, as I was supposed to. ---
**Author:** ![Covered\_In\_Bees](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ab992/32.png) [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2009, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818/216 "2009-09-21T22:43:17Z")
Remember everyone, two hours of Hell’s Kitchen tomorrow. I’m expecting Ramsay to slice off two people so we can get down to business finally. ---
**Author:** ![TBG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@TBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TBG)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2009, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818/217 "2009-09-22T20:22:20Z")
> [@Covered\_In\_Bees](#): > > Remember everyone, two hours of Hell’s Kitchen tomorrow. I’m expecting Ramsay to slice off two people so we can get down to business finally. It would be odd if he didn’t, since it’s most likely two regular episodes aired back to back, and not a “real” two hour edition. ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2009, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818/218 "2009-09-23T11:22:01Z")
Recorded this last night and watched this morning before work, so I wasn’t able to give full attention to it. First half: Lots more conflict, with each team basically ignoring one member (Sabrina and Suzanne). I’m kind of annoyed the red team didn’t actually get busted on cooking venison and thinking it’s lamb. I’m also having a hard time believing Van didn’t get tossed, considering what the edit showed of his performance, but whatever. Second half: Weird editing issue with Dave’s cast - when he’s tasting breakfast he’s got this bundled monstrosity, and still has it during team picking, but when they get down to retasting he’s got a slim version, nicely wrapped. Dave and Suzanne do great on the first challenge. … and that’s where I have to stop because I have to get ready for work. I’ll watch the rest tonight. ---
**Author:** ![singular1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ba9def/32.png) [@singular1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/singular1)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2009, 11:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818/219 "2009-09-23T11:31:19Z")
So, who’s up for some Decomposed Sauce on their shrimp? ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2009, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818/220 "2009-09-23T12:40:23Z")
Yum! ☹ Tenille is not too sophisticated, is she? I’d like some raw halibut, too, please! I can’t believe that both teams sucked so bad _at their own dishes_ that the kitchen had to be shut down. It was fun when Ramsey slammed his hand down on the plate of halibut. “I got some in my eye!” Heh. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818.md?page=10) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hells-kitchen-summer-2009/503818.md?page=12)