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[TickyTock]

I thought that since the idea behind and the premise of this show is so different from "Guy's Big Bite", it deserved its own thread.

The word 'Dumpsters' in the title of the thread is courtesy of a now absent TWoP'er who will be missed.

So...why do the FN execs think we need another one of these? We have already had several versions of road shows on FN. I recall one quite a while ago with Jill Cordes and Marc Silverstein travelling around the country in search of the best of a particular themed food category. Oh oh, I think it was called "The Best of"? That one was pretty good.

Then we had Alton in "Feasting on Asphalt". The fact that I have a total geek-crush on AB aside, I really enjoyed that show as well and am looking forward to the next installment. He was always polite and respectful of the people and places he visited.

Then alas, FN started catering to a different demographic. At the other end of the spectrum was "Road Tasted" with Dumb & Dumber, the butter butt brothers who were incapable of remembering each other's name, hence "Bro" and "Dude" every other word. Gag me with a spoon. They were embarrasing to watch.

Now we have Tater Tot claiming that Blue Plate Specials are for the Blue Hairs. My mother has a cadre of old lady friends that she often goes out with for dinner and a movie. I have always jokingly referred to them as the "Beema & the Blue Hairs". And I have news for the Tot. None of them would have considered a blue plate special in a diner as haute cuisine. Even the commercials promoting its impending debut are full of oxymorons. He claims it will be 5-star dining in today's diner, but then shows images of grilled cheese sandwiches and cheeseburgers. Huh? Since when is a burger & grilled cheese considered 5-star dining. Maybe that's how Kletus and Dirty P would define it.

And will his posse be accompanying him on his wanderings and embarrasing themselves as well?

I am almost (in a rubbernecker kind of way) looking forward to this just for the snark potential.

Edited by TickyTock, Apr 5, 2007 @ 9:56 PM.

[bizook]

To me, one of the true signs that a show has jumped the shark is when they take it "on location" (see: The Brady Bunch in Hawaii, The Beverly Hillbillies in England, etc.). Rachael Ray has had 82 or 83 "road shows" (so far), but she's the Energizer bunny of FNTV and cannot be killed. Could TPTB be telling Grease (and Giada as well) that it's o.v.e.r.?

Or, they have just become so unimaginative and trapped in their own formula that this is what they do? Must. Produce. Road. Show. With. Fieri. Now. Robin. Miller. Next.[/robot voice]

[Dnagirl]

Or, they have just become so unimaginative and trapped in their own formula that this is what they do?

My vote is on this one. Just look at all the stupid "Challenge" shows they continue to air.

[buttersister]

The promo is so very promising, what with Guy appointing himself the arbiter of what divine delights diners hold for the kids these days. Nice try, old guy. Better hurry, cause if that's your 'thing' your shelf life just got a lot shorter. So promising!

[Ashforth]

Every time I see that promo with Guy's disdainful remark about blue plate specials for bluehairs, it makes my blood boil a little more. Way to be a man, Guy, showing contempt for old women. Old biddies, maybe living on a fixed income that isn't enough to pay for nicer restaurants, don't know how to party down with cool fried food smothered in sweet sauces and suck from communal bowls of overly sweet alcoholic punch the way you do. They aren't worthy of any respect from a cool hipster like you.

What an asshole. I'm not old enough to qualify as a "bluehair," but as a woman who is old enough to know a lame-ass jerkface poseur loser when I see one, I say fuck you, Guy, you lame-ass jerkface poseur loser.

Edited by Ashforth, Apr 8, 2007 @ 2:54 PM.

[TylersMom]

Every time I see that promo with Guy's disdainful remark about blue plate specials for bluehairs.

Ashforth, while I agree there could have been a better choice of words here, I imagine that this was in fact, the "genius" of some copywriter who was trying to make a pun out of a cliche or something. Nonetheless, it was in extremely poor taste.

What is the fascination with diners, anyway? Even before "Feasting on Asphalt," there was some hour-long show where somebody travelled to random diners across the country. I forgot who hosted it. That show was actually interesting because it discussed the history of diners and the audience got to meet the diner's owners and clientele. And we also have the new show where the police officer visits diners, etc. Actually, I kind of like him. Maybe it's because he's AB's pal.

I didn't bother to watch Guy's new show? How bad was it? What became of his "gadgets" show? Did it get canned or did FN run out of ideas for him to "try out?"

And please...I was in no way defending his "blue hair" remark!

[reba1953]

Oh Ashforth, I think I love you.

[anneofcleves]

Every time I see that promo with Guy's disdainful remark about blue plate specials for bluehairs, it makes my blood boil a little more. Way to be a man, Guy, showing contempt for old women. Old biddies, maybe living on a fixed income that isn't enough to pay for nicer restaurants, don't know how to party down with cool fried food smothered in sweet sauces and suck from communal bowls of overly sweet alcoholic punch the way you do. They aren't worthy of any respect from a cool hipster like you.

Boy, you said it, Ashforth. It really pains me to see this bleached wannabe hipster tackle the classic American diner.

[TylersMom]

I wonder what Guy's current natural hair color is? I'd love to see him as an MO on "What Not to Wear." I can just hear Stacey and Guy (and eventually Nick) going at it! Can you imagine what they'd say about his manpris?

[anneofcleves]

I wonder what Guy's current natural hair color is?

Without the hair plugs, my guess would be gray...

[TickyTock]

I didn't bother to watch Guy's new show? How bad was it?

TylersMom, it hasn't aired yet. It is scheduled to debut on April 15, 10:30 pm eastern with a repeat in the wee hours of the morning. *can't wait*

Edited to correct the date & time.

Edited by TickyTock, Apr 9, 2007 @ 12:22 PM.

[gmj]

Ashforth Posted Yesterday @ 3:55 pm
Every time I see that promo with Guy's disdainful remark about blue plate specials for bluehairs, it makes my blood boil a little more. Way to be a man, Guy, showing contempt for old women. Old biddies, maybe living on a fixed income that isn't enough to pay for nicer restaurants, don't know how to party down with cool fried food smothered in sweet sauces and suck from communal bowls of overly sweet alcoholic punch the way you do. They aren't worthy of any respect from a cool hipster like you.

What an asshole. I'm not old enough to qualify as a "bluehair," but as a woman who is old enough to know a lame-ass jerkface poseur loser when I see one, I say fuck you, Guy, you lame-ass jerkface poseur loser.

We all need to start a letter writing campaign to object Guy using the term bluehair, I am deeply troubled by the term and demand that the promo cease airing immediately.

[MsLawDawg]

Bravo, Ashforth! Can someone quote for me what exactly he says about "bluehairs", so I know how much dander I need to get up? I avoid FN these days, whereas I used to watch it all the time.
Why on earth does Guy get another show and get paid to put food in his tremendous piehole and rant and rave about how it doesn't compare to his TGI-Guyday's restaurant? WHO LIKES THIS MAN?!!

ETA: Now I see what he said. Way to go, Guy, pretty soon, you will have alienated everyone and hopefully be gone far, far away from my television!

Edited by MsLawDawg, Apr 11, 2007 @ 3:21 PM.

[TylersMom]

I saw this promo today and listened to it carefully. Yes, it truly is offensive to the older viewers. It reminded me of my downstairs older neighbor who loves to eat at Picadilly Cafeteria and I stand corrected.

[Gel]

current natural hair color is?

Current and natural, eh? Both terms alien to Guy, I'm thinking.

[orangemm]

Do older women really do the 'blue hair' thing anymore? I know my Oma got her rinse done bi-weekly, but I'm just wondering if that stuff exists anymore. Can't say that I've seen a lot of older ladies with tinted hair lately.

But in my neck of the woods I can say that the accordion-fold plastic rain bonnets are alive and well!

[cissyboo]

The theory behind the blue rinse was to cover the yellowing of the grey hair (caused by varying reasons). I think some of the older women around here (San Angelo, Texas) still get the rinse. I used to use it on my horse, to cover the stains on the white parts of her body, but it's getting harder to find blueing.
Topic? I MAY catchthis, if it doesn't interfer with anything else I want to see. I won't watch it next week, since Sheerman will be burning Atlanta on the History channel!

[Ima Pilgrim]

Purple is better than bluing to cover yellow, cuz blue and yellow makes green. I used to use Shimmerlights (people shampoo) on my gray horse, and I'm guessing by the color of "Fietti's" hair, he's not unfamiliar with it either.

[DuckyinKy]

Every time I see that promo with Guy's disdainful remark about blue plate specials for bluehairs, it makes my blood boil a little more. Way to be a man, Guy, showing contempt for old women.

I totally agree, and that's one reason I love watching Alton's FOA - he goes into a diner, and they are serving blue cheese stuff bait with figs or something, and Alton respectfully said while he appreciated a business owner had to do what he had to make money, he was looking for a diner that appreciated it's roots. Then he left. Obviously, FN is appealing to the opposite of Alton's fans, huh?

[TickyTock]

...he was looking for a diner that appreciated it's roots...Obviously, FN is appealing to the opposite of Alton's fans, huh?

Ducky - this is so right. Although AB was not averse to wolfing down the occasional greasy spoon fare, it was not a regular thing. On the promos for DD&D, Guy wants us to believe that bacon cheeseburgers and grilled cheese sandwiches are 5-star 'grub', which is a contradiction in terms if I ever heard one.

I wonder if he will spend any time in New Jersey, the state that has the distinction of having more diners per capita that any other state, so they have some fierce competition with diner fare there.

[Rootie]

What is the purpose of showcasing pancakes, cheeseburgers, mashed potatoes & gravy, and the various and sundry 'greasy spoon' fare that was shown here? I think we all know what kind of food is served in a diner. There were a few exceptions, but on the whole, pretty typical. Why do we need a whole series of shows with closeups of deep fried cholesterol and animal fat?

I have news for Guy. Just because something is homemade or made from scratch, doesn't mean we should eat it.

[janlnn]

He just grosses me out! Between him and Retchel and their "down to earth" aka tacky shows, it's just like the FN is saying we are too stupid to understand someone talking like a sane person and not giving us crap and grease to eat.

[jadeddaisy]

I wonder if he will spend any time in New Jersey,

I watched this last night, and yes, he made a few stops in New Jersey. Then, he made a few snide comments about New Jersey. Then, an entire state's worth of people hunted him down, suspended him by his greasy wristbands and plucked the bleached hairs from his scalp one by one.

No one makes fun of Jersey and gets away with it.

[anneofcleves]

Whoa, how about those commercials for Diners and Dives during the premiere of Diners and Dives? OK, FN, we get it. There's a new show. In fact, I even managed to put two and two together and figure out that I happened to be watching it! No other advertisers to promote? Or do you just think we're stupid? Never mind, I already know the answer...

OK, so I watched it, and he does imo have the right personality to host this kind of show. The only problem is, the show has been done - over and over - so as a FN viewer it's pretty "meh". Doubt I'll purposely watch it again. If I want to watch people eat huge breakfasts and meatloaf and mashed potatoes, I think I'll go to a diner.

Did anyone think the former nursing student turned boxcar diner owner was SCARY? If she's that charming ON camera, I can't imagine how charming she is off? lol.

Edited by anneofcleves, Apr 16, 2007 @ 9:02 AM.

[sundevilpeg]

This show was done years ago - and much, MUCH better! - on PBS by a fellow named Rick Sebak. He did a whole series of charming shows; besides "A Diner Show," he also did "Sandwiches You Will Like," "A Hot Dog Show," and "An Ice Cream Show." This show is just a cheap-ass lame copy. Booooo!

[Rootie]

Why, oh why do we keep getting commercials saying this is going to premier next Monday when we ALL saw it premier last night after the Food Network A'what Show?

[anneofcleves]

Why, oh why do we keep getting commercials saying this is going to premier next Monday when we ALL saw it premier last night after the Food Network A'what Show?

Because no one who works at the network ever watches it or reads the website! Ever. This is a network that brings you SLop's russippees in all their misprinted, logic-devoid glory, as well as advertising a link to their new "FN classics" that doesn't work...

Edited by anneofcleves, Apr 16, 2007 @ 6:05 PM.

[buttersister]

As promised, Guy was asstastic. And the hipsters at all the diners? Not one in sight! Just the usual diner suspects, including some older women, although none were 'blue-haired.' The "5-star grub?" Get a freaking grip, Guy. And get the fuck off my TV.

[Kat D]

It's strange to remember how awed Guy and Nathan seemed of Alton in TNFNS. I guess that was just for show, or that they really don't get Alton at all (other than, "He's a guy!")

Because, seriously. How could Guy admire Alton, who already did a diner show that was interesting, different, respectful, informative and fun--and then be satisfied with doing a diner show of his own that is...NONE of the above?

[MrSpikeHair]

Why, oh why do we keep getting commercials saying this is going to premier next Monday when we ALL saw it premier last night after the Food Network A'what Show?

This was a special that Guy did last summer. I think it was a test to see how the show concept would work. Obviously it did.