Dancing With the Stars

Alright, it's true I watch Dancing With the Stars. The winner only gets a mirror ball trophy but hey, it's entertainment. It's not as if they donate any of their money to charity (which I think they should). But that's for another blog.

Here is something that I have observed from the show through the seasons. The celebrities asked to participate on the show are usually put in the categories of actor/entertainers or athletes.

Here's what this island girl has observed. The actor/entertainers have some serious issues. They're usually crying in the corner complaining about how hard it is for them because they're not dancers. Ummmm, isn't that the whole point?! And really, you're not going to win a career out of it, like say, "American Idol" you're only going to win a disco ball propped on a trophy. So just come out and attempt to dance and give us the entertainment we want to see.

Now on to the athletes. The athletes on the other hand act like athletes. They carry on and work through pain and dancing steps that feel foreign to them. I have yet to see an athlete crying about how much work it takes to 'dance.' Yes, I've heard their frustrations in doing something new and different, but I still haven't seen anyone of them literally crying over the mirror ball trophy. Or abusing their professional trainer.

Also if you watch when the judges give out their criticism, I hate to say it again, but I will, just to be redundant: athletes take criticism in stride. They use it to get better. Maybe, they're just used to their coaches yelling, I mean, helping them with their weak points.

Here's a line I love from one of the participants: I want you to get on my case about my footwork. Everytime, I don't get it right, get on my case, if you have to break another toe, than do it. Three is my lucky number anyway. Yep, an athlete said that, actually the cream of the athletes: an Olympian.

I would love to quote, Kate Gosselin but I can't unless you want me to type out: sobbing.

Athletes are not perfect. But with Dancing With the Stars, they're so much more enjoyable to watch.