I wouldn't say they need "ripping", just that I don't really like them (as television characters--I'm sure they're wonderful people in real life. And let's admit it--each person is cast for his or her television "character" potential) They're just kind of dull. I don't have a problem at all with their queeny affect. If they ran, arms flailing, screaming at wins, etc. that's fine; it would be genuine and maybe a little endearing. It's what seems like forced stereotypes, trying to be fabulous when they're not. It's hard to explain and I'm probably draining the waters of my pond to real shallowness, but it's kind of like being at a dinner party (with the boys) and there's one person who feels the need to constantly say, "Mmm hmm, you go girl" when, at all other times, they aren't the least bit flamboyant. Kind of like Eminem, who feels the need to talk like he's a brotha when, in private life, be probably talks more like Doogie Howser.
I'll shut up now...