Great British Bake Off (will likely include spoilers)

HumanShield · 16 Oct 2013 at 11:51

Anyone been watching it this time around? I've not seen any series before, but find myself compelled to watch it for some reason!

Anyone else getting frustrated with some of the decisions being made?

for example, how is Ruby still in?!

Love some of the stuff that has been made, particularly by Frances and Kimberley.

this may or may not need to go into La Cuisine. I couldn't decide

krooton · 16 Oct 2013 at 12:31

Erm, she's won star baker 3 times... and thus is still in

.:MBK:. · 16 Oct 2013 at 12:37

she usually scrapes through on cakes and shines on breads, mixed bag in the final but she'll probably balls up the show stopper wedding cake

molinari · 16 Oct 2013 at 12:39

Not watched the most recent one so not sure who went (although I have a good idea).
Frances, is she the one who is style over substance? Can't stand her if it is, I want baked food which tastes good, not fancy decorations!

I also think they need to change it so that they have more time for their own bakes. 3 hours to make bread really isn't long enough. Of course it can be done but my own bread is left to rise and prove for 3 hours, so the prep, knead and bake takes it to 4 hours, and that is a simple loaf. We should be seeing the best they can do, not just what they can cram in in 3 hours. For the technical test, keep the time tight, but not for their own bakes.

I don't think this year has been as good as last year either.

(and yes, it would probably be best in La Cuisine)

Craig321 · 16 Oct 2013 at 12:41

Watched all of them. Ruby to win

Vonhelmet · 16 Oct 2013 at 12:54

I literally could not care less.

Craig321 · 16 Oct 2013 at 13:01

And so you posted because...?

Vonhelmet · 16 Oct 2013 at 13:20

Craig321 said:
And so you posted because...?

Because the OP's post opened with "Anyone been watching it this time around? I've not seen any series before, but find myself compelled to watch it for some reason!". The answer to that is "Hell, no."

If you ask whether people are watching it, you shouldn't only expect affirmative responses... Or do you really like the validation that confirmation bias brings?

HumanShield · 16 Oct 2013 at 13:25

Vonhelmet said:
Because the OP's post opened with "Anyone been watching it this time around? I've not seen any series before, but find myself compelled to watch it for some reason!". The answer to that is "Hell, no."

Had this been any other year, my response would have been the same! Found myself watching it this year for some reason :confused:

Maybe there was a little more interest in it for me this time around due to a bit more love for cooking shows recently

Wang Computer · 16 Oct 2013 at 13:38

This programme wasn't even on my radar until this series, now strangely I've watched every episode. Tis the girlfriend's fault!

krooton · 16 Oct 2013 at 13:54

Vonhelmet said:
Because the OP's post opened with "Anyone been watching it this time around? I've not seen any series before, but find myself compelled to watch it for some reason!". The answer to that is "Hell, no."

If you ask whether people are watching it, you shouldn't only expect affirmative responses... Or do you really like the validation that confirmation bias brings?

Well, one could argue that it is pretty clear that the OP is being rhetorical with his question, and looking for replies from people who do watch it, both those who have watched before, and those watching for the first time.

I seriously doubt he is making a list of people who don't watch it.

marc2003 · 16 Oct 2013 at 14:01

i've only watched the last few weeks but based on what i've seen, i'm expecting kimberley to win it.

Magik5 · 16 Oct 2013 at 14:45

I'm team Ruby but Kimberley will definitely win

Kosmiche · 16 Oct 2013 at 15:26

molinari said:
Frances, is she the one who is style over substance? Can't stand her if it is, I want baked food which tastes good, not fancy decorations!

You can't stand people on a show about making food...

Get a life?

The Dread Pirate · 16 Oct 2013 at 16:25

Magik5 said:

Lies that's a Creme Caramel!

As for the show I'm quite happy with how it's going where Ruby is concerned she's got the talent and the style but she doesn't have the confidence and she's extremely hectic when it comes to working in the kitchen doesn't make her any less skilled at baking though which is why she's still in.

quickshot89 · 16 Oct 2013 at 18:26

I want Ruby to win, not only because she doubts herself even when her bakes are the best, but also because she is the least experienced out of the last 3 with her spending so much time on Uni work

yer_averagejoe · 17 Oct 2013 at 01:28

Ruby has serious Resting Bitch Face Syndrome. Also I don't like the way she puts herself down in front of the judges so they have to bit a little more sympathetic with her. She was a mess this week and is now clearly out of her league.

molinari · 17 Oct 2013 at 07:52

Eames said:
You can't stand people on a show about making food...

Get a life?

Perhaps you didn't understand what I said, so I'll try to make it a little simpler. My like/dislike for her or any contestant on any show isn't personal, I don't know them. Based on what this show is about and what each person does, she is a contestant that I don't like. I do have a life so don't worry, I have no personal vendetta against her and won't be campaigning for her to be banned from baking

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Anyway, I watched the latest episode and wasn't surprised at who went. I think Kimberley will win, she has been very good throughout.

bignev72 · 17 Oct 2013 at 13:44

Does anyone else think that Ruby is getting unfair treatment? Even if she makes something rubbish they still like it!

Everyone else gets criticised.

Ekim · 17 Oct 2013 at 13:59

bignev72 said:
Does anyone else think that Ruby is getting unfair treatment? Even if she makes something rubbish they still like it!

Everyone else gets criticised.

Its tough to say without actually tasting the food, whilst sometimes her bakes can look pretty crap Paul & Mary always seem to be happy with the taste. In the long run the taste is probably the most important factor in their judging vs the look.