They arent perfect people- as we know. He has to face hard questions about his past and morality but soon bonds with initially hostile Hodges. Erased. In many cases, those things could have been dealt with quite adequately through a few lines of dialogue or scenes of interaction. We arent hanging on to see if Millions turn on their TVs every Thursday night to watch the latest misadventures of Booth and Brennan. If the shows writers are representing Brennen as a person with Aspergers disorder, then they are spot on. I know that Sarah has to watch and review Bones-but hopefully her negativity isnt catching. There were many positive views of the episode on this post however, and I choose to be inspired by those. Question: Why would the writers have a pregnant Brennan (and Emily Deschanel) run with all of her might and tackle a suspect to the ground to prove she can see things through Booths point of view? It would be just like Booth to do that the one who said he would take the guy down like a flea. Booth for sure isnt repulsed by Brennan. November 11th, 2011 6:43 pm, Jasper on Not really. Brennan does not love Booth, she does not know him at all and now that she has a bit of him,well thats it and Booth is frustrated, playing with 2 dice,feeling tired and the interaction between them is forced, not like it used to be. It is the writing that bothers me. And when Brennan figures out that Tina was pregnant and quitting competitive eating, Tinas manager, Brian Tobin becomes a suspect. Sorry for the rant. I actually changed my opinion of the episode based on what you wrote. watching her do this made season 6 brennan such a waste. Do I think maybe the Finn stuff was kind of heavy? Really? Honestly, I began to feel that chemistry dwindling since season 5. Being a fan of a tv show does not mean you have to praise the show all the time. You're eight days late with the rent. I feel like their scenes are all forced and just dont flow. I think Brennan still has a lot of her imperviousness left to lose. Just then, the upper half of the body moves. So the federal government knows exactly what youve done and what kind of person you are. If IM pregnant, I certainly dont want ANY info on the fetus offered up to a potential murder suspect. Thoughts from you? *****Hodgins referred to himself as an ass hat now to Booth the father of her baby. At the ruined apartment, Bones and Booth examine the body. While I agree this might not be one of the best episodes, it wasnt bad either. For the first time ever in watching this show, I felt DBs akwardness as an actor. I felt more honest love and affection between Hodgins and that python than I have between B&B this season. Bones then reexamines the victim's body and discovers she was eight weeks pregnant, hence the vomiting. Being a fangirl who would rate or state the episode was a 9 out of 10 and the crime was great and Booth and Brennan are spot on..are out of touch with what this show was at its best. Angela told her she was right, and Brennan understood. Bones Soundtrack . Yes, I will keep DVRing but I think I will actually go back to the Office and watch Bones at another time (In January go back to Greys anyway). The case didnt make me think I told my mom who it was halfway in and was correct. Wow well, wow Michaela Conlin looked extremely uncomfortable. ProfeJMarie basically said everything that I felt about the episode. HH took away that spark completely last season, has decided that noone needed to see them connect (and I dont mean sexually because they never had a conversation about Hannah or them getting together other than that stupid burning of dates). At this rate, Brennan will be pre-season one soon. November 19th, 2011 9:56 pm, MrsG on Exactly WTM- well put. I hate when Hart Hanson had the resources and capability to give me a pure golden storybut he chose to give me the cheap copper version insteadand then tell me that I should be thankful for it. As an Angel fan I saw more emotion and got more warm fuzzys from two vampires sneaking into a teaching hospital to get a sonogram to see if the baby Darla was carrying was a monster or not. . Maybe that is what made me crazy about all of this each person in this episode seemed negatively affected by Finns presence, whether hes a good person or not. Only problem was, she existed enough for Booth to propose to her. Most would agree crossed. November 11th, 2011 5:20 pm, TinkonBrink on He has to face hard questions about his past and morality but soon bonds with initially hostile Hodges. Watch Bones: S7 E2 The Hot Dog in the Competition on DIRECTV Bones is officailly on the Bubble- in US TV language they have a good chance of not being renewed next year. Camille defends the young man, saying his criminal days are long behind him. Empathy. H. The viewing of the ultrasound. We see that she has a basic understanding of Booths character as she has known him over the years, but shes learning as their relationship grows closer. In The Hot Dog in the Competition, Finn begins his internship at the Jeffersonian. I had thought a lot of him up until then. For once I would love if BB were shown to be a regular couple in love doing regular things just like everyone else. Maybe they just dont see anything else. Last season was awful and I had such high hopes for this one. Mr. Sedlak? bones the hot dog in the competition tina thomas actress. I suffered through last year with everyone else, the whole time telling myself it would be worth it. As for Brennan, its just a classic case of Brennan. I am in agreement with many other here and on the internet- there is a small window of opportunity for the writing to turn around. On top of that, when the suspect yelled at her, Booth also yelled at her (instead of standing up for her), leaving Brennan to feel foolish and apologize for her actions. Tina bit Brian's finger. But the very idea of empathy is to recognize and feel with others despite Brennans own priorities. Did they really expect us to like this, to quote you Sarah equine fecal matter.. That is so beyond lame even for Brennan that I cant even form words. It was nice to see B&B in the feild again! Sarah Curtis- I apologize for not telling you in my first post I dont even feel like addressing all of the points that some posters are upset with. Its just all the criticisms about the Brain & Heart imbalance that people were complaining about in massive droves last year but that the reviewer didnt really acknowledge before things got this extreme. Vanessa- I am always interested in the men/hubby take on this show when they are fans too. The woman was living in a rent-controlled apartment and has yet to be identified. Did it make me laugh? November 11th, 2011 8:20 am, ProfeJMarie (Janet Rundquist) on Later, Booth and Bones interview the winner, Ron, who denies killing Tina between massive belches. Does Booth ever go to the lab or do any scenes with anyone other than Brennan and Sweets? Nice balance between B&B relationship and case. November 11th, 2011 1:16 am, Christi on The writers no longer care about character development of Brennan. November 17th, 2011 6:58 am, Callie on My GI Joe doll, My show, My script approval..dont like it, f off.. The snake throws up (against its glass enclosure). November 11th, 2011 2:41 pm, Mary on Im glad Booth isnt getting angry about it, but I would have liked him to convey more emotion about wanting to be a part of EVERYTHING with the baby because Ive always thought thats who he is. Meanwhile, Angela is pleased (and grossed out) to find that within the crushed up hot dog bits in Tinas mouth, there is also a sliver of human tissue. Not liking season 7 very much and hope it quickly improves. She kept the apartment to "work." Cam spent most of the episode waffling between doing what she felt was right for Finn and taking Carolines advice. Brennan is including her daughter in her work but earlier says she would not care if she had not been told the sex. Sad to say really . Submit your music. Brennans reply was, Why didnt you just tell me before. She asks him straight out if his interest in forensic science came out of a plan to kill his stepfather. is nothing more that BS. But by that point in the episode, it was too late, and every single moment Finn was in was over-played. Next Episode . It was like Hannah never existed. Are they out to teach young woman that they cant aspire to be THAT WOMAN without suffering dire consequences, which she must endure if she wants that hunky Alpha Frat Boy to marry her? I. Brennans quick handling of the snake in the lab, thereby continuing the fun tradition that she is (by her own words), Only afraid of snakes when Booth is around to be jumped upon. Wooo! I know that HH is really playing to the shippers and they are all thrilled that they are together and that is all they seem to care about. Makes me wonder what the powers that be were really thinking when they set out to do this episode. That would explain the chicken bone lodged in her throat. He questions why he would kill Tina. 2. In season six, she (and we who watched) carefully navigated different levels of partnership, relationships and introspection, lowered that wall, and declared herself strong. There is also a lot of masticated food in her mouth, but more importantly, there is a finger bones is in the stomach of a rat in the stomach of the python. Probably why the character of Brennan was written the way she was as well. Oh, and the scene where Brennan pushed the guy really bugged me. Whats the motivation there? Look at the mileage the writers could have gotten out of this topic, this discussion point alone. All in all Im loving the new season, That was a really interesting take on what I really thought was a great episode. and Booth screaming at her? I dont know whats more annoying the pregnancy craving stereotype or the fact that Booth keeps implying that shes a pig. But on a positive note Booth and Brennan are having a baby GIRL!!!! Hey, what do you know, I actually followed the case this time! Hopefully well get more on that in the future? Booth never explained anything during the season and HH felt like he did not have to explain anything to the fans. I am not sure if Hodgins own affluent past played a part in this, but I can say that I was on his side all the way. HH cant Make that happen between them. Yes, some things can be left to the imagination if you care to, but for me I really want to know why a character does something. In the interest of keeping this review scientifically clean language wise Ill just say this: that is some serious equine fecal matter! Brennan re-examines Tina's skeleton; Finn returns to the lab . The Scene of the Crime: When a landlady breaks in to one of her tenants apartment for past-due rent, she discovers that the place is trashed. I know Hart wants to keep tension, but making Bones a complete moron isnt the way to do it. Fair enough, theyre at work, butDid they discuss it later? The case? Did HH & Co. spend so much time and exquisite effort building up a multi-dimensional, beautifully complex female protagonist with the EXPRESS INTENTION of eventually tearing her down? I dont care for the dynamics between the characters so far this season. Its taking all the joy of seeing them together. Only problem was, she existed enough for Booth to propose to her. She is soon cheering loudly and rather rudely as the "athletes" devour giant stacks of hot dogs. I agree that Brennan has stepped back a couple of seasons and its annoying to watch! WE REALLY LOVE BONES! November 13th, 2011 7:02 pm, Jasper on Shows. It was a good episode I suppose, but I didnt enjoy it nearly as much as the premiere. Only, this time, acceptance is not going to happen. People talk about that usually as soon as they find out about the pregnancy. Review for Season 7 Episode 2 The Hotdog In The Competition. The interactions with B&B feel forced and strained still. It can me implied in a script, but actors have to give the look, deliver the line, charm the other. Stunt people mats ,etc plus she used her hands not her bump and or fell so it was all safe. It seems the writers think they need to regress the character in order to show character growth, but it wasnt necessary at all, and it would have been a great episode if say Brennan had invited him to the ultrasound and is happy about how happy he is about coming and then at the end show them at the doctors office learning they were having a baby girl. Through the power of a living GI Joe doll he can act out whatever you want to call his problem. My GI Joe doll, My show, My script approval..dont like it, f off. F. Cam gives Finn a Jeffersonian hat. I enjoyed the episode. I am a great fan of BONES, but that does not mean I cannot be critical, I want a season 8 but I really think they will be pushing it to finish this season and that makes me sad. It was S1 Hodgins. COME ON BOYS, LETS MAKE HER PAY ! After Ron Patterson, Tinas stiffest competition, wins the competition she was slated to win, he has motive. I dont know WTF the writers are doing to Brennans character and how she interacts with Booth. Now, Brennans pregnantthe second time that Booth has found himself in this situation. I quite like that there is a back story to the new intern. Why are they writing her in this way? What DID work for me was the story he told about being able to curb his rage toward his stepfather because of an article hed read by Brennan. November 12th, 2011 1:22 am, Fred is My Homegirl on The only way it could have been more so is if shed walked to their closet and put on a pair of his Vans. They are going to make a pie. Do they not know about previous plot lines for other characters??? Now no matter what the heck you fill that pie with its gonna come out of the oven with the most dry and brittle pastry imaginable. It was another lesson for Brennan to learn. Following a disagreement over the baby, Booth and Brennan attempt a little role-playing. It was her who had the problem and needed to change. English. Changed my mind instantly about HH. I can understand the time jump, but if they think this is what people feel they missed out on, it is silly. This is the same guy who has held a bitter grudge against Walter Sherman for 9 years because he came to arrest Booth for going AWOL when Parker was born. You know, it make one wonder if we are getty crappy episodes because it pisses HH off that the fans tell him and his script writers that they have blown it with the characters. I did not. The writers are totally screwing with b&bs relationship and it really sucks. She is so much more talented than this and her character is too rich for just this unnecessary role that she played. Quite a display of his temper and his thought process.bottom line for him is: The central couple resolved their unresolved sexual tension, satisfied their biological urges, reproduced and played house. Later, Hodgins openly makes fun of Finn's dialect. And I dont care how special the make-up moments are, at some point, they arent worth it if the fight it took to get B&B there is completely off-base. The bottom half is unaffected. I just hope that the writers dont mess up a good thing. The smiling Hodgela baby If you cant make different work and have to create silly conflict, please I would rather prefer the mundane than this inane superficial drama that is in no way organic. Why, all of the bull that Brennan is growing as a person with the help of Booth The same woman who knows that Booth loves brown sugar on everything and pays so close attention that she notices that he walks up the stairs with a different foot and holds his coffee mug in a different hand would know that hed wanna be there for the ultrasound. It would be tough to play with emoting the sexual tension out of a script daily when your personal life was being outed. but the d. the mother of all fights- the airing out of six seasons of feelings (OMG the possiblities) Agree with you all the way, Sarah. Theme: its the theme of doing the right thing and doing the easy thing (which is ironic, given that the episode was an easy episode vs a right episode). November 13th, 2011 6:08 pm, Olivia on Sweets suggests she might have been a prostitute with an overly aggressive client. Look at the personal lives of DB and ED- things have changed and moral lines were toed. My husband never reads the reviews or posts but even he said they have made Brennan like a robot! Also, he has experience being in relationships and having a child so it only makes sense that Brennan would make a lot more mistakes than him. Mr. Sedlak! Brennan isnt that dumb. The UV lights provide the same function for snakes as they do for us humans - catalyzing the formation of Vitamin D3 for bone and calcium metabolism. Crappy writing is excused as long it gets the viewers in. A building superintendent lets herself into a man's apartment, demanding he pay the rent. Keeping Booth out of the loop with doctor appointments and financial advisor appointments is not that surprising and I think that is fitting for her character the whole independence thing. There was no break through, and this last episode doesnt even show Booth giving the most normal of reactions to crushing hurt. Bones (TV Series) The Hot Dog in the Competition (2011) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Dwight H. Little . People who disagree have a right to post as well. Hodgens is all attitude. I cant help but ask, who would you rather have in the lab, Finn or Daisy? What a big mistake since Greys was great IMO. In The Bump in the Road, he begins a relationship with Michelle. November 14th, 2011 1:25 pm, Carol C on When that Brennan bowling down the suspect scene happened I just scratched my head and was like, what the heck!? I personally am not seeing that at all. I actually watched this one because hubby did not want to watch Greys. As for this episode overall, I liked it. November 12th, 2011 9:45 am, Rachel on Booth & Brennan have given rise to a new form of show killerThe Bones Curse This curse is the antithesis of the Moonlighting Curse. I didnt mind his back and forth with Hodgins, because I could see where both were coming from (although wasnt Brennans dad helping him with that one case, and nobody cared but Brennan?). He has to face hard questions about his past and morality but soon bonds with initially hostile Hodges. I dont understand why Cam wouldnt have asked Booth to do the background check instead of putting Angela into that position. And if HH were a man like Booth and some uppity woman tried to lead him around on a string, well, hed show her what-for, yessirree. Snake coming out of the body? Whether its paying for a funeral for someone less fortunate, anonymously donating money toward Wendells scholarship, taking care of Baby Andy, or revealing metaphorical scars on the back with Sweets, she has displayed time and time again that while she might not say the right thing, her heart is mostly in the right place. This no longer cuts it. There seem to be many shippers who just love that they are together and spend endless hours find explanations of what their actions mean and what may have happened off screen. Hes gone down in my estimation. I stopped watching Bones last year when Brennan suddenly became roboBones. Booth then interviews the head of the competitive eating league, Mitch, who explains Tina had a big contest scheduled that week, one that could have netted her $10,000. Its not the bet one ever, but it isnt the worse one either. Waste of Patricia Belchers time for this episode. If it doesnt this just might be the last season of bones. ALL. I think she is still very much guarded and she is letting go little by little as each episode goes by. The Hot Dog in the Competition (2011) Goofs. The case is that of a female eating competitions champion, whose corpse is being eaten from the Read allDixie ex-con Finn Abernathy, a genius, joins the team and impresses even Bones. I liked the scenes with Caroline and Cam. :)). Now that they are together and having a baby, she has closed up a bit more. Fangirls will oooh and aaaah over Boreanaz in his shorts or Brennan doing a John Wayne impersonation minutes (in TV world time) after not understanding why the father of her baby is interested at all in the babys genitalia.. Probably not. Yes, when I saw that video it really changed my opinion of him. Who else agrees? What happened is that HH thinks that as long as B & B are together, that is what the shippers care about. Despite his brilliance in the lab, Finn is met with hostility and skepticism, leading Cam to question her decision to give him a chance to start anew. The remarkable work of new squint Finn helps solve the crime. I cant even bring myself to watch Season Seven. Yet Booth does mean things and acts like an ass and all is forgiven? Ahh, just as I suspected. Its like they start out with a perfectly acceptable piece of pastry. Bones simply nods and gets back to work. (I found it quite annoying when Booth and Hannah were constantly kissing, etc). I loved Finn. Ill stick with Caslte. As a result we get episodes like this one. We need to see that Brennan has grown as a character. I enjoyed the episode. You must recognized when the show does things well and when it doesnt. The Hot Dog in the CompetitionS7 E210 Nov 2011. Especially since she is used to depending on herself. For me, the brennan learns a lesson scenes are not only not necessary, but condescending to her. The show is epic and they need a strong hold for a new character (Finn) hence the accent (Which didnt bother me and im english so if I can deal you should be able to.) Bagikan. Jasper, I couldnt find the specific video at Paley you were referring to I get too many hits. Not just because he has a Riggins look either! Hes a psychologist. The crime was somewhat more interesting than last weeks, it felt like it had a beggining, alittle investigation and an end. Its just that seeing Brennan treated that way by writers and fans makes me angry. Seriously Andrea, nobody cares if negative opinions annoy you. Then when asked by her best friend about not having Booth there, she gives a reply of I wouldnt care. about not being there or told about it in person. Thurston Howell III is a very pretentious millionaire who expects certain standards to be respected even when stranded on an island. I feel like they are both just off in their scenes and I really think it is the writing. But she knows Booth and if the writers take that away from their relationship, the history of empathy between them, wellpardon me while I call that a steaming pile of canine excrement.