What side should represent that character if you can’t find somebody that fits the character exactly?

I’m surprised that they dipped into the blackface well on multiple occasions.

“Why is lesbian in there like it’s her job title?” (Rick and Morty reference)

The whole top 5 was such a dream. I can’t think of another season where I would have been equally happy with any of the top 5 winning.

I really think the lighter tone is due to the popularity of The Great British Bakeoff, a show where everyone hugs and cries and loves each other. It seems like they’ve intentionally cast for that dynamic rather than for backstabbing and arguing.

My wife and I were talking about how we’ll both enjoy Malarkey so much more on a rewatch, now that we know he doesn’t win.

Yeah, it’s interesting that since the show seems to have done away with casting total jerks to punch up the drama, they now have to really work it in the editing room to add some pizzazz. Don’t get me wrong, I much prefer a pool of talented, amicable, chefs. It makes for a MUCH better show if what you care about is…

This was one of their very best seasons, and another case where once we got past Restaurant Wars, almost anybody left I would have been fine with winning.

Since we’re not likely getting any new Top Chef for a long time, this was a pretty great send-off before the hiatus. I liked all 3 finalists but I was rooting for Stephanie because I think she’s sweet and I love a good underdog story. After the first two courses, I thought she might actually win. But Melissa CRUSHED…

... especially once Malarkey was gone but then when he came back in the finale to help Stephanie I realized I sorta missed his goofy good nature.

This was a really solid season overall and it ended up with a well deserving winner. Despite being an “all star” season, Melissa essentially dominated. If you watched WWHL after the show, Tom said he believes Melissa has the most raw talent of any chef the show has ever had, including Paul Qui. He also made it seem…

In my opinion this has been the best season of Top Chef.

I know I could use more 30 Rock in my life, so I’m not gonna complain.

You articulated how I feel about all of this absolutely perfectly.

Goddamn, celebs are so fucking thirsty right now. Between all the ‘fundraisers’ all over zoom and YouTube that have been taking place in the last 3 months for COVID-19, and now this?! I’ve been so exhausted by all of these ‘celebrity campaigns’. Even the ones that are out there from my fave comedians and comic actors.…

Rank the worstness:

We both had a good laugh at it. Sorry to disappoint.

I swear this actually happened, and no, nobody stood up and applauded afterward, either. A friend of mine was having trouble logging into his WiFi network at his house, so I offered to try it on my phone to see if I could get into it. I asked him what it was called, and he said, ‘Mordor’. I found it, tried it once…

Sean Bean is a pro. Anyone can learn their lines, but it takes a real professional to nail that scene WITHOUT knowing the lines 

Probably because he seems like a fairly decent dude despite all the hate the internet seems to have for him because of some stupid fucking snowman meant for children.