tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post2217472477638022562..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: Animal Planet's Jockeys: A ReviewStacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-57404076028457650302009-03-09T18:33:00.000-04:002009-03-09T18:33:00.000-04:00In the "Annoying Whiteness" factor: Mike Smith is ...In the "Annoying Whiteness" factor: Mike Smith is Mexican, according to Chantal Sutherland. One would assume "Mike" is probably Anglicised from "Miguel", as sometimes happens in circumstances where minorities with minority-sounding names work in settings filled with WASP origin peoples and names.<BR/><BR/>FWIW, I had a friend whose family origins were in India, and he admitted that his name was Kimberly M., a.k.a. KimberlyKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02183444283080994223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-57076907822167218412009-02-13T22:38:00.000-05:002009-02-13T22:38:00.000-05:00The show's ok, pretty much what you'd expect from ...The show's ok, pretty much what you'd expect from a reality show about jockeys in that you really can't show any of the juicy stuff!! I'm sure though that for people outside of racing it will be somewhat educational, and help to give a small insight into how the sport runs. <BR/>II have to agree with "Anonymous'" comment about the race calls.... Reality is rarely real and the obviously Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-58366260844805638142009-02-09T16:28:00.000-05:002009-02-09T16:28:00.000-05:00Quote from Joe the jockey:"It doesn't get any more...Quote from Joe the jockey:<BR/>"It doesn't get any more better than this."<BR/><BR/>hahaha- I pointed out that same thing to my fiance when we watched it.<BR/>I also wanted to see more horse stuff- which he pointed out also- "um- it's called 'JOCKEYS'" <BR/>good review- I felt the same way about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-57740645780135414702009-02-09T06:12:00.000-05:002009-02-09T06:12:00.000-05:00If they do a show called "Thoroughbreds" I'll be i...If they do a show called "Thoroughbreds" I'll be in the front row!! Did not see this one but enjoyed your review. I'll try to catch a re-run.Flying Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04652273828990723024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-75876306560774381202009-02-09T05:25:00.000-05:002009-02-09T05:25:00.000-05:00I saw the last 20 minutes of the last episode at 1...I saw the last 20 minutes of the last episode at 1 something in the morning today, haha, so it wasn't to entertaining.<BR/><BR/><BR/>And FYI the song is "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" by Daft Punk. look up Daft hands, on youtube, and there is an awesome video for the song completely using someone's hands. the original is by frecklestudios? I think? it is an entertaining watch, even though it Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-26759752585183100722009-02-08T18:45:00.000-05:002009-02-08T18:45:00.000-05:00I didn't get a chance to see it yet. It's on tonig...I didn't get a chance to see it yet. It's on tonight though so I will watch it later. <BR/><BR/>It figures. A horsey show wouldn't appeal to the general public and a non horsey show is just...useless!Fantastyk Voyagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15065772565014490544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-75320080600886755362009-02-08T11:09:00.000-05:002009-02-08T11:09:00.000-05:00The canned Denman calls are really distracting. I...The canned Denman calls are really distracting. I understand the temptation to re-record them using jockey names, but if it's "reality" then going back and re-recording the script is specious. That bugged me more than the music.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-82101049029649807432009-02-08T10:54:00.000-05:002009-02-08T10:54:00.000-05:00Unfortunately I had to miss the show, but the "Ann...Unfortunately I had to miss the show, but the "Annoying Woman" is Chantal Sutherland! Before this Jockey show came out I had no idea that she was attractive or had been featured in Vogue and as one of People's 100 Most Beautiful - all I knew was what a great jock she is. From the get go in Canada she's been one to watch - never count a horse out of it if Chantal's on their back, she has a great Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-83218603624990721972009-02-08T10:17:00.000-05:002009-02-08T10:17:00.000-05:00Nice review! I felt the same way, but I'll probabl...Nice review! I felt the same way, but I'll probably continue watching it anyway (as I end up doing with most reality shows and their odd appeal). TiVo helps - but I was constantly fast forwarding through the same previews and accidents.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08995281870361218411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-86774992766756418732009-02-08T08:58:00.000-05:002009-02-08T08:58:00.000-05:00Very good job w/ your review! I watched w/ husband...Very good job w/ your review! I watched w/ husband (non-horsey) and he found it Boring. (He did comment on Mike's girlfriend's attitude!)<BR/>It seems that to fill the time they just repeat footage.(E Entertainment shows drive me nuts w/ that.) <BR/>And where's the "flipping"? Although next week we do see toilets.<BR/>I'll give another try but IMHO the promos were better than the show.epona womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247674694154198046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-5745585784949197592009-02-08T08:52:00.000-05:002009-02-08T08:52:00.000-05:00We recorded the show but haven't watched it yet. ...We recorded the show but haven't watched it yet. Thanks for the review! I can't wait to watch.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00412703583921658038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-37497492285319247662009-02-08T01:19:00.000-05:002009-02-08T01:19:00.000-05:00All I normally get is bad taste with anything to d...All I normally get is bad taste with anything to do with horse racing. I didn't expect a whole heck of a lot with this new show. Maybe Mike Smith and his true passion about riding Thoroughbreds, is all the good any viewers are going to get out of this show? What else good is there with horse racing for the general public to enjoy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-35506162096477629302009-02-08T00:51:00.000-05:002009-02-08T00:51:00.000-05:00Brig is from Santa Anita! I think he lived there ...Brig is from Santa Anita! I think he lived there for about four years? I'll have to see if there are any reruns so I can see his old house.<BR/><BR/>JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-3505988072810222432009-02-07T22:56:00.000-05:002009-02-07T22:56:00.000-05:00I agree with your observations. I also thought it ...I agree with your observations. I also thought it was a little A.D.D. with all the switching between cuts quickly. And I'll be watching next week too. I'm hoping that some of that was just trying to fit too much into the first episode.<BR/><BR/>Next week, more Thoroughbred and less Jockey please!A Bay Horsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16519878838113259362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-4120904402254134332009-02-07T22:53:00.000-05:002009-02-07T22:53:00.000-05:00I wasn't too impressed with the show. It kept goin...I wasn't too impressed with the show. It kept going over and over and over the accidents, like they didn't have info. I really wanted to see more horses, OK, so yes, was is about the jockeys but....<BR/>Don't really care for the "reality" shows, they are kind of boring. You did a good review!jane augensteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053766605374583376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-55103593321578500832009-02-07T20:53:00.000-05:002009-02-07T20:53:00.000-05:00Cory is 1/2 Japanese.Cory is 1/2 Japanese.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671546506163752884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-82675501197014532882009-02-07T18:53:00.000-05:002009-02-07T18:53:00.000-05:00Good review. Made me laugh. As for:Annoying gramm...Good review. Made me laugh. As for:<BR/><BR/>Annoying grammar<BR/>Quote from Joe the jockey:<BR/>"It doesn't get any more better than this."<BR/><BR/>I thought that was about the most real part of the show. Bad teeth and bad grammar abound on the track. Always drove me nuts. The only other very real side was Kayla.<BR/><BR/>Katy (ex-jockey)Katy, Rod, Mackenzie and Kelso Saundershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00121205929319431965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-18765794906482657802009-02-07T18:52:00.000-05:002009-02-07T18:52:00.000-05:00Good review. Made me laugh. As for:Annoying gramm...Good review. Made me laugh. As for:<BR/><BR/>Annoying grammar<BR/>Quote from Joe the jockey:<BR/>"It doesn't get any more better than this."<BR/><BR/>I thought that was about the most real part of the show. Bad teeth and bad grammar abound on the track. Always drove me nuts. The only other very real side was Kayla.<BR/><BR/>Katy (ex-jockey)Katy, Rod, Mackenzie and Kelso Saundershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00121205929319431965noreply@blogger.com