N.E. Brigand Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) 14 minutes ago, BRASSO said: G.E. judges were not impressed by the totality of the show--compared to others in the competition. Don't see it as all that confusing. G.E. did get a bit more confusing, however, once it became subdivided into two components several years back. But that's for a whole 'nutha thread to try and tackle, as its a "mutha" ( haha!). So on six occasions, the Blue Devils have apparently missed a championship because the "G.E. judges were not as impressed by the totality of their show" as they were by other corps' shows. And I think everyone would agree that audiences are generally more appreciative of other corps' products than they are of the Blue Devils' shows. So even though the G.E. judges have not tried to think about the audience's preferences (or not too much), nonetheless their tastes seem to line up. Would you agree? Edited February 28, 2017 by N.E. Brigand 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoaDci Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, N.E. Brigand said: So on six occasions, the Blue Devils have apparently missed a championship because the "G.E. judges were not as impressed by the totality of their show" as they were by other corps' shows. And I think everyone would agree that audiences are generally more appreciative of other corps' products than they are of the Blue Devils' shows. So even though the G.E. judges have not tried to think about the audience's preferences (or not too much), nonetheless their tastes seem to line up. Would you agree? You know, I know that wasnt about me but you kinda just proved my point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRASSO Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 6 minutes ago, N.E. Brigand said: So on six occasions, the Blue Devils have apparently missed a championship because the "G.E. judges were not as impressed by the totality of their show" as they were by other corps' shows. I don't buy into the premise that is being expoused on here that BD missed out on winning even MORE Championships because of " GE ". Thats to be taken up between you and the poster(s) that are claiming such. I only explained what GE means, and its evolution over the years. I take no position on why other Corps topped BD in the years they topped BD. That would require far more analysis than just the GE caption, imo... and every season and every loss of a Title by BD is not similar, nor always explained away by just one Caption. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsband Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) 42 minutes ago, N.E. Brigand said: So on six occasions, the Blue Devils have apparently missed a championship because the "G.E. judges were not as impressed by the totality of their show" as they were by other corps' shows. And I think everyone would agree that audiences are generally more appreciative of other corps' products than they are of the Blue Devils' shows. So even though the G.E. judges have not tried to think about the audience's preferences (or not too much), nonetheless their tastes seem to line up. Would you agree? Lol did you really think you'd get an answer? Instead: Edited February 28, 2017 by corpsband 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E. Brigand Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 28 minutes ago, BRASSO said: I don't buy into the premise that is being espoused here that BD missed out on winning even MORE Championships because of "GE". OK, fair enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E. Brigand Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 1 minute ago, corpsband said: Lol, did you really thing you'd get an answer? Instead: Well, one must try. (But I'm not sure Brasso nor anyone else would find it insulting to be likened to Fred Astaire.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsband Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Just now, N.E. Brigand said: Well, one must try. (But I'm not sure Brasso nor anyone else would find it insulting to be likened to Fred Astaire.) Just a song and dance man :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xandandl Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 32 minutes ago, corpsband said: Lol did you really think you'd get an answer? Instead: Wasn't he is Phantom's Gershwin show? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corpsband Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) 4 minutes ago, xandandl said: Wasn't he is Phantom's Gershwin show? I remember PR practicing in the fields adjacent to JBCrum for East. I think the soloist had just gotten injured and was just performing through it? Can't remember all of the details. Anyway loved that show. Edited February 28, 2017 by corpsband Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.E. Brigand Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 57 minutes ago, N.E. Brigand said: (But I'm not sure Brasso nor anyone else would find it insulting to be likened to Fred Astaire.) Then again--though this story may be apocryphal--supposedly when a Hollywood studio gave Astaire a screen test, the casting director's summary was: "Can't sing. Can't act. Balding. Can dance a little." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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