Then I think Dat could take it all. Not because he's a better comic than the ones remaining, but because of the voting process.

Here's how I'm perceiving the feel of things on this forum right now:

There are folks who are cheering for Dat because of one or more of the following reasons:
a) They think he's funny.
b) They don't like how he's being treated by the others in the house.
c) They like cheering for the underdog.

These folks have incentive to vote.

Then there are those of us who don't think he's the funniest one there, but don't have a favorite among who's left in the house. We're unlikely to vote, and even if we cast an anti-Dat vote, those votes could be split among 4 people.

So when polling likely voters, I think Dat has an excellent chance of winning.

Bebo, Queen of the Backwoods and your American Idol PTTE co-champ

Yeah, I was thinking this too last night-- editing Dat as the underdog would definitely be one way for the LCS producers to make good tv. Especially since Dat's setting himself up as a the earnest good guy-- a sheep in wolf's clothing. He's playing the deep thinker role too. I keep waiting for him to quote Sun-Tzu's "The Art of War."

The thing is, though, that it REALLY seems like Cory, Rich, Dave, Ralphie, and Tess spent A LOT of time thinking about how much they hated Dat and how much they wanted him gone.

Are they that bored that they need to waste time obsessing about Dat? Admit it-- they seemed obsessed! Ha! That bit them in the ass. He is literally the thorn in their sides.

Are they that bored that they need to waste time obsessing about Dat? Admit it-- they seemed obsessed! Ha!

I dunno about being *obsessed*. They targeted him for eviction, but he beat Mordal, which made (some of) them angry and wanting him out more... BUT they didn't vote for him the next time around, instead choosing Geoff.

The editing makes it look like they're obsessed, but the truth is that only some comments have made the airwaves. We have no real way of knowing what else was said, if a practical joke was played on someone else, etc.

In fact, I'm sure Rich Vos and Dave Mordal were far more obsessed with each other than with Dat Phan It was almost Roddy and Josh from BB3 all over again

Contradictions don't exist. If you are faced with a contradiction, check your premises. You will find that one of them is wrong. -- Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged

Up until last week, it said Dat was from Santee, CA. Heck, I wasn't even sure where that was, and I'm from Southern California. Last week, he was billed as being from San Diego, MUCH greater name recognition. Don't know if that is significant or not.

I think Dat was funnier than Geoff, and while he might not be as funny as Dave, he has much more stage presence. And that's what this competition is all about.

BTW, glad to see there are others out there who think Ralphie will win!!

I am with SOL on this one, Dat was funnier LAST NIGHT but he was not funnier than Dave.

I am just wondering if Dat has enough material to make it all the way to win the final?

I keep looking at this with who is funniest and who america<cough NBC cough> will want to do a development deal with.

Of the ones left. I like Rich and Ralphie, but I don't see either one getting a development deal. I do see either Tess or dat getting one.

Come in a stranger,leave a little stranger

I have to ask. Am I the only one who doesn't find Ralphie funny? I watched his routine against Rob and didn't even crack a smile. Most of the others have at least gotten a chuckle at some point. I know humor is subjective and I'm just not getting why everyone is saying he should win.

Personally, I find him hysterical, but you're right about it being subjective. I like the fact that he's not afraid to be "politically incorrect" (I HATE that term!) And while I normally can't stand the wannabes, something about him just cracks me up.

I think he is far and away the funniest of the group, at least at the standup thing. And if I were inclined to call in and vote on this stuff, which I'm not, I'd vote for him.

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Ralphie's routine against Rob wasn't nearly as funny as the other Ralphie stuff we saw (IMHO) during the two qualifying rounds.

He seemed off his game in the Rob battle. I only laughed out loud once, but I've cracked up at his other stuff. I think his "fat guy" routines are hilarious. They seem much fresher than the stuff he pulled out against Rob.

It seems that like Dat, Ralphie's funniest when he's doing the stuff that's closest to home.

I definitely think he's a comedic powerhouse, but I'm not sure about long-term prospects with a sit-com. Look at the eventual criticism Ruben (from AI) garnered for weight issues. Most people were cool, but his critics got nasty about his health.

I may be wrong, but I'm not sure people are ready to embrace such a heavyweight (pun intended! ) into a mainstream genre (like television, especially sitcoms).

I may be wrong, but I'm not sure people are ready to embrace such a heavyweight (pun intended! ) into a mainstream genre (like television, especially sitcoms).

I, for one, would love to see someone other than a size 0 starring in a sitcom (and not one like Less Than Perfect, where the star is treated like a fat girl for being a size 8).

With Ralphie, it would depend on how he was marketed. Frankly, my favorite moments with him on the whole show were when he was working with the little kid during the first show.

Bebo, Queen of the Backwoods and your American Idol PTTE co-champ

I'm with you Bebo. I'd like to see people bigger than a size zero in all areas of television. If America's not ready for it then it should be MADE to be ready for it. (Sound familiar?)

I am with you - Ralphie has not made me laugh once. I am guilty of wanting the 'underdog' to win, but I also admit that he isn't necessarily the funniest person on the show. I thought Dave was pretty funny, guess because I liked his style. Tess is a Star Jones wannabe, she is very arrogant but I do find her funny. Cory is just plain mean. I like Rich but not sure if he is gonna win this thing. Bottom line is...I don't know who is gonna win!