Originally Posted By GrumpysWife I think Maks is one of the more likeable of the men. He's pretty funny. My favorite line of the season was when he said something like "No Maks has been hurt in the making of this dance". I think the appearance of macho attitude comes mostly from the latin posturing required by the latin dances
Originally Posted By GrumpysWife ^^ GrumpysWife posturing (poorly) as an itellectual...LOL That last sentance was a doozy!
Originally Posted By GrumpysWife itellectual = intellectual!! sentance = sentence!! Wow-time to go home-- hanging head in shame...
Originally Posted By chickendumpling I really like Tom Bergeron. He just seems like a decent guy. Of course, I know absolutely nothing about him. Tonight was tough. These last 4 have been so good. I've missed some episodes but I have really enjoyed what I have seen of this season. I have NO idea who will win! They are all so good!
Originally Posted By ToonKirby Maybe "macho posturing" isn't the right term ... Maks has a certain smugness that rubs me the wrong way, whereas Cheryl, Julianne and Kim all feel genuine. And, no offense, but "real" is the last thing I would call Maks. I agree with Tom Bergeron, he makes the show. So quick with the wit, he's got my kind of sense of humor about the whole thing. Very tough to call, but my favorite to win is Apolo. I had no idea who he was before the show started, but I'm a fan now. Except for his very first dance, I have loved every one of his routines. He's got my vote.
Originally Posted By seanyoda I'm really looking forward to the finals. From early on, Apolo & Julianne, Joey & Kim, and Leila and Maks were my choice for the final three. I don't have a clear favorite, though the couple with the best dancing chemistry is Apolo and Julianne.
Originally Posted By smeeeko I totally *heart* Apolo for the top 2 but Joey has really grown on me (I just remember him from his funny Chili's commercials & wasn't sure that he really sang) so I'll be happy with either of them for the win. Leila doesn't seem as open to the dance as the guys, could be Maks, but maybe that's the tv editing but I agree they seem imcompatible as teacher & student.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Where do you guys get this stuff? They have a firey relationship but they seem really close and like they have a great friendship. Very sister and brotherish. They are both hard competitors, tempers do fly. They commented several times that a certain move or idea was Leila's or Maks, as if the other bended to make that accomodation.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss On 3/19 I wrote: "my money is on Apolo Anton Ohno to make it to the finals." He lived up to my expectations. His base athleticism, muscle memory, visualization and training discipline, and desire to win were all evident last night. Plus he had a great and well-matched partner in Julianne Hough. IMO, it's Apolo and Julianne for the win!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss BTW, I just saw that today is Apolo's birthday. The disco ball trophy would make for some birthday present.
Originally Posted By velo well, I voted for him (3 times, lol) last night. The number wasn't busy, which may not be a good sign. He was great though.
Originally Posted By ToonKirby >The number wasn't busy< It was for me. I want Apolo to win, but I won't be upset if Joey does. I will be if Leila is though. She's good, but she never wowed or surprised me.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I couldn't get through on the phone... nuthin' but busy for me, so i voted online. DialIdol, which measures the busy signal, says Apolo's the winner. We shall see.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<She's good, but she never wowed or surprised me.>> Her freestyle with Maks was terrible. It showed off nothing in the way of what she has learned, or that she can even dance. It was just a bunch of moves that are typical dance floor stuff. Now, Apolo's freestyle, while it didn't showcase ballroom dancing, *did* show that he is a good study, and was able to learn another style which included some very technical moves along with complicated choreography.
Originally Posted By ToonKirby > It was just a bunch of moves that are typical dance floor stuff. < Exactly. And why give Maks the opportunity to grab his crotch and go shirtless ??? Talk about false modesty ... I loved the part where he walked off stage, got a shirt to cover up ... and then only buttoned one button.
Originally Posted By seanyoda I would be pleased with either Apolo and Julianne or Joey and Kym. I get the feeling that tonight's dance will be the difference maker.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Well... I was sad to see Leila dropped before Joey... Tonight she was particularly on fire on that mambo... she looked sexy and moved like a pro when she came down the steps shaking her hips.. Doesn't hurt her partner is cuter than Joey, Ian and Apollo put together... And congrats Apollo and Julianne... you deserved it.
