This seasons cast of The Next Food Network Star has to be the weakest yet.
But that doesn't matter.
More and more it seems that these foodie reality shows are just recruiting events for the network. Of the past winners only one is a star. Only one seems to have had the star power to begin with. Guy Fieri is what every one of those competitors dreams of being. I can't blame them. He is really good at what he does. While the past two winners are just place holders in the schedule lineup. They've been relegated to poor time slots when no one is really even watching. Nevermind the total lack of star power and cooking chops to boot. Case in point, a losing contestant from last season has a better time slot and exposure than the winner does! His show is awkward and just a reboot of one of the many American pig out shows, but, he's still got the superior show.
Looking at the other reality shows that TFN serves up, we see more and more losing cast members appearing in various shows as judges or contestants or some other capacity. Smart business? Maybe. Some of the personalities (most, actually) of the losers are better than the eventual winners. I just wish it wasn't so painfully obvious that that's what TFN is doing.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Athletic Entitlement?
So, during today's British GP Red Bull issued team orders at the end to ensure a 2-3 finish and gather the maximum amount of points they could.
Makes sense.
Naturally, one of the Red Bull drivers was on the losing end of the deal, but it was the one with less points. Less points and also no chance of winning the championship this year. Yet he throws a fit and makes his displeasure known to the world.
I cannot understand how people don't understand that emulation is the quickest route to success. Ferrari has shown time and time again that when the Team is above all else victory will come. Nothing ever comes before the Team. Maranello has the ultimate sports culture in that. But the prima donnas out there refuse to admit that they aren't as good as they think they are.
Today's display by Red Bull's #2 driver is proof of that. Now, keep in mind that there is no official driver hierarchy, nor do i think there should be. What I do think there has to be is priority based on results. Number 2 has trailed all season long. Seldom has a good race start and simply can't match his team mate unless he's got mechanical issues. Sure he's frustrated by it and must still hang on to some glimmer of hope at a world championship, but it simply won't come when he can't beat his team mate. I've followed Number 2 since his days at Jaguar and he's good. No doubt about it. But Formula 1 is FULL of great drivers. That's the nature of the sport. This year Red Bull has the best package, without a doubt. Newey is probably the best motorsports engineer in the world. He's crafted the perfect machine for this Formula. So, one cannot blame the car. It's all down to the driver now. Sadly, Number 2 is just that. Number two.
Makes sense.
Naturally, one of the Red Bull drivers was on the losing end of the deal, but it was the one with less points. Less points and also no chance of winning the championship this year. Yet he throws a fit and makes his displeasure known to the world.
I cannot understand how people don't understand that emulation is the quickest route to success. Ferrari has shown time and time again that when the Team is above all else victory will come. Nothing ever comes before the Team. Maranello has the ultimate sports culture in that. But the prima donnas out there refuse to admit that they aren't as good as they think they are.
Today's display by Red Bull's #2 driver is proof of that. Now, keep in mind that there is no official driver hierarchy, nor do i think there should be. What I do think there has to be is priority based on results. Number 2 has trailed all season long. Seldom has a good race start and simply can't match his team mate unless he's got mechanical issues. Sure he's frustrated by it and must still hang on to some glimmer of hope at a world championship, but it simply won't come when he can't beat his team mate. I've followed Number 2 since his days at Jaguar and he's good. No doubt about it. But Formula 1 is FULL of great drivers. That's the nature of the sport. This year Red Bull has the best package, without a doubt. Newey is probably the best motorsports engineer in the world. He's crafted the perfect machine for this Formula. So, one cannot blame the car. It's all down to the driver now. Sadly, Number 2 is just that. Number two.
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