Carrie Anne and Colby
We’re back to Rachael’s obsession with Dancing with the Stars with today’s first guest - Carrie Ann Inaba! How cute is Carrie Ann? They talk about how great this season is, but Carrie Ann refuses to say who she thinks will win. She only admits that Kristi Yamaguchi has set the bar so high that it’s hard for everyone else. Because of that, though, the growth of the teams is increasing so fast that it’s very exciting! Of course - it’s always exciting, but yeah!
Since DWTS is all about the dancing couples, they showed some pictures that we don’t get to see very often of Carrie Ann’s former life (does anyone else hear the judging announcers voice say her name every time I type it? Just me? ok then…). She, back in the day, danced with Madonna’s crew - and was even bald! “Everyone thinks Brittney shaved her head first - but I did! And? They all think she was the first to kiss Madonna on stage? I got to kiss her every night!” Rachael asked how it was, and Carrie Ann gives Madonna Kisses a TEN! Like there was any doubt…
Carrie Ann doesn’t actually practice her reactions, but in her little black book that she takes notes in, she has a list of 100 adjectives that she says before every show so that she has them available for her reactions since it moves so quickly. She says that when she’s shopping for shoes she gets that tap on the shoulder where people are demanding to know why she gave someone a bad score. She says even if they tell her off, she gets giggly about it, and likes it. It keeps her in check too, because it’s just opinions and they can help her see things in a different way.
Next up - some fun, Dancing with the Staff! They videotaped the staff dancing at a recent staff party, and Carrie Ann gets to judge their moves. Jason’s up first, and gets a 7 with his bouncy style, shoulder wipe and pulling the rope. Carrie Ann called him spunky and cute and reminded her of back in the day as a Fly Girl.
Hallie and Steff net themselves a 9 for having actual chorography - that they busted out in just 15 minutes. Carrie Ann is giggly and impressed with what they did in that time.
Doan is up next with a very white boy routine that made me laugh out loud - he busted out some pushups and a floor spin and for pure entertainment, Carrie Ann gave him a 10 and the trophy, calling him a bad mamajamma like she never seen.
Next up, it’s Bear Grylls, of Man vs. Wild. My kids LOVE that show - I can’t watch it, too many creepy crawlies. He’s actually a very shy guy, seeing out of place as he joines Rachael on the couch to talk. She says no one could pay her enough - and I agree! He says it’s kind of what he’s done all his life - he started doing such stunts when he was a kid and was “quite difficult” for his parents. He loves it - says part of him spends a lot of time cold, wet, scared, but he gets home and he loves it all - he says it’s a priveledge. Rachael isn’t sold on the deal and wonders how his wife kisses him after he drank his own urine. He admits that he doesn’t tell his wife the details - else he wouldn’t be let back in the home, let alone the bed!
He says his kids are somewhat adventurous as well, and he tried to repress it a little bit, but it’s irrepressible. He tells them no, you have to have a proper job! Bear admits that he’s quite scared of something - big cities, and interviews. Rachael laughs “You eat bugs, and I’m scary?!”
Rachael puts him to the test with some ‘floor of the minivan’ findings. He even gets her to much on an old French fry - though she isn’t the most willing. He also jokes that the melted chocolate in the jean pocket isn’t really chocolate…
He ends the segment by giving some tips for women surviving with some things that we have on hand in our purses. The edge of a credit card can double as a knife to cut food, use a tampon as kindling to start a fire, and your bra can be used to filter drinking water - better then a dirty sock, right? He demonstrates the bra technique, and admits that it tastes a lot better then using his sock!
My man Colby’s in the house next with some super nifty summer products:
Blue Lizard Sunscreen - stronger then US sunblock, and the bottle changes colors to let you know when you’ve been out in the sun too long!
Top Tag Pet ID - it’s a little usb tag that has all your information stored, so can be plugged into the computer to get all the instructions for your dog for dog sitters, or boarders, kennels, vets or even if you lose your pet - they can find all the info right in the tag.
Oakley Split Thump MP3 Sunglasses - cool shades with your tunes and headphones built right in. My son wants these REALLY BAD…
Davis Key Buoy - a little key fob that has a buoy built in, and if you drop your keys in the lake as your wake boarding, it triggers the buoy and they float to the top of the water so you can find them again - perfect for people who love water sports, and hate losing their keys!
Hey, what’s for dinner? Sausage and Onion Kabobs on Roasted Pepper Salad.
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