So, You Think You Can Dive.
So, You Think You Can Figure Skate.
So, You Think You Can Snowboard.
So, You Think You’re a Gymnast.
Seriously. Who watches this crud?
I sincerely predict that the next reality competition will be a “So, You Think You Can Act” type of show where competitors will be given scripts and will get judged upon their acting ability.
God, TV is lame. All in the name of selling us cars, tampons, and beer. No wait, nowadays it’s environmentally friendly cars, tampons, and beer. Because every single fucking product advertized now has to have some kind of “green” claim included in it. Fuck, I saw an ad for the Honda Pilot that stated it gets an amazing 21 MPG, or some such shit.
“So, You Think You Can Dance” actually showcases a lot of talented young dancers, and exposes the general public to various styles of dance they might not otherwise see.
The female host who likes to scream is enough to make me want to put a brick through the HDTV. She sucks beyond words, and I refuse to believe that the dancing is redemptive enough to endure her ridiculousness.
They did this one, sort of. It was called “Skating with Celerities” and they paired figure skaters of Olympic caliber with B-list celebrities with no experience.
The celebrities learned a surprising amount. It was mildly entertaining.
I’m watching it right now (Tivo). I am constantly amazed how talented these kids are. They can learn crumping and Viennese Waltz routines in one week. Some of the most entertaining are the street dancers who’ve learned their craft all of their own. Amazing.
Not a fan of most reality shows. America doesn’t really have talent. But this one is, IMO, is a great vehicle to expose truly gifted dancers to an audience that they wouldn’t otherwise reach. I just wish that they didn’t have to do the phone-in and vote a couple off each week. That lends a cheesy quality to it that I don’t care for.