Channel-surfing a few days ago, I discovered that So You Think You Can Dance has a spin-off: SYTYCD Canada. Yippee! I adore So You Think You Can Dance. After watching a couple of seasons of Dancing with the Stars and then trying SYTYCD, this spring I didn’t have the slightest urge to watch even one single full episode of Stars, but I watched the entire season of SYTYCD. You see, I decided there was only room in my life for ONE TV reality dance show, and so I had to choose (sorry, Stars, I didn’t choose you).
Why did I choose SYTYCD? Because, to me, it feels more real. I love knowing that, for the most part, these are real dancers with big dreams who just need a break. Sound familiar? It does if you’re a writer. I love watching the dancers realize their gifts…and their limitations. I love seeing them break out of the pack to prove that they do so have what it takes—like Twitch and Joshua from the last season of SYTYCD (although I did love Will and Kherington…very sad when both were voted off). And now I don’t have to get my dance-show fix from Dancing with the Stars, because CTV has seen fit to indulge me with So You Think You Can Dance Canada. Yes, I even get to hear Mary Murphy scream.
How about you? Do you watch reality TV? Are you a fan of Dancing with the Stars and/or So You Think Can Dance? Which show do you like better? Why? Are you jealous that I get to watch another season of SYTYCD while you’re stuck watching another season of Stars?
I don’t really like reality tv. I watched the Grease one last year (where they chose Danny and Sandy), but that was about it. Oh, and the first two seasons of Last Comic Standing, when Jay Mohr was hosting. Does American Chopper count? Cuz I do like that 🙂
I don’t do reality TV either. I watched one season of MTV’s The Real World (when they were in London) and I watched one season of Survivor because it took place in Thailand and I’d been on vacation there. Other than those, I haven’t really watched much.
Me, threither!
My kids are into DWTS, though. They got into it after watching it with their grandmother, fell passionately and completely into the Drew Crew, and slowly had waning interest over the past few seasons. They’re interested still, but watch online later in the week instead of on TV, and aren’t nearly as excited about it.
American Chopper, LOL? Never heard of it, Teresa.
Lexi, I’ve watched one season of Survivor as well – the first season. But I couldn’t get into the second season and have never returned to the series. I do like The Amazing Race, though.
Natalie, I don’t know what DWTS is. Don’t tell me. The last thing I need is another TV show to occupy my brainless evenings. Wah, I love Boston Legal, and apparently this is their last year. Will be interesting to see how they wrap it up.