Something I’ve been wondering about. Why did they show us the Phil leprechaun dance? In the previous seasons SeeBS has not shown Phil acting in such a cavalier, carefree manner, although one can assume from interviews outside the show that he actually does have that side to him. Granted, his portrayal over the preceding seasons has become less formal and his bantering with contestants has increased but that dance was over the top (and quite hilarious actually) but so out of character from the persona they have been showing us.

Is it just because they want to show Phil in a less harsh light, or is it a foreshadowing to suggest the cavalier, carefree team will win (the hippies, of course). Or won’t win because of their happy-go-lucky attitude?

Another thing to consider is who were the teams that hit the mat right before the dance and right after the dance. I don’t remember, I seem to recall it was somewhere around team number 3 to arrive, so between team 2 and team 3 or team 3 and team 4 – Anyone know? Is that significant? Was he dancing to celebrate a win, or to celebrate the elimination of an unpopular team? Or just dancing?

I really believe there was some significance to them showing that dance and not just because they wanted to show Phil’s light side. I think we’ll realize the meaning when it’s all said and done. But I did enjoy the hell out of it. Replayed it at least 10 times.

Thoughts?

I've tried nothin' and I'm all out of ideas!