The Irish bake-off is skull crushingly boring, the contestants inept, the presenter uninspired with a plodding delivery. And as for Biddy? Don’t get me started.
There’s a fine line between inspired snark, a la Television without Pity (twop.com), for example, and being just nasty.
Not saying you have to love the show and it certainly does have issues, especially in direct comparison to the bigger budget, bigger network, bigger casting pool original, but what’s with the personal attacks and borderline xenophobia?
I agree with Julie, if you are going to copy a show you have to expect comparison. People love GBBO for the same reason this fails. You have to put the effort into making a programme that works – with all the right ingredients. Not just the stuff you had left in your cupboards (like an out of date cake mix).
Personally attacking contestants in a ‘review’ … They are people too. This shouldn’t have been published on the back of a toilet door, let alone as a ‘writer’s’ review online.
I think if you are putting yourself forward as Ireland’s best baker on a National tv show you can expect comments on your performance. If the tv show is part of a franchise but not living up to expectations, we are allowed to comment on that too. But xenophobic?? It’s just a review of some light entertainment. Relax people.
I think it’s pretty clear from the tone that this is a tongue-in-cheek article. All reviews of reality shows comment on the contestants – that’s the nature of the genre. Plus it seems to me that anyone who’s confident enough to put themselves forward for a show like this, should be well able to handle the fun that’s poked at them here. Having said that, we’re not unreasonable people here and will take the feedback on board for the next review.
Hi Jarek here from The Great Irish Bake Off.. Just few words.. I’m glad you watching, still you dont like it but still has a comment on it.. Fair play..
From the name to the judges the show is dreadful. I love Anna Nolan but its a shame she’s on this. Did you see her singing? Cringe!! I adore the Great British Bake Off and I’m confident that I could never reproduce what is made by the contestants but the Irish version looks like a 5th year Home Economics class. Amateur doesn’t even cover the monstrosities they create. I wonder are many people watching it.
Totally agree with Julie – and thought the article was great fun! Very similar to pieces you can see in the UK newspapers every week – just a bit of a laugh! Can’t wait for the next one now – definitely the most enjoyable part of the Irish bake off so far!
I thought it was gentle fun! And also extremely true. The production values definitely aren’t as high. The stuff isn’t as professional. Stephen’s shorts look out of place when people are in coats.
Monday 21 October, 2013 at 5:19 pm
The Irish bake-off is skull crushingly boring, the contestants inept, the presenter uninspired with a plodding delivery. And as for Biddy? Don’t get me started.
Monday 21 October, 2013 at 5:45 pm
There’s a fine line between inspired snark, a la Television without Pity (twop.com), for example, and being just nasty.
Not saying you have to love the show and it certainly does have issues, especially in direct comparison to the bigger budget, bigger network, bigger casting pool original, but what’s with the personal attacks and borderline xenophobia?
Monday 21 October, 2013 at 7:01 pm
I agree with Julie, if you are going to copy a show you have to expect comparison. People love GBBO for the same reason this fails. You have to put the effort into making a programme that works – with all the right ingredients. Not just the stuff you had left in your cupboards (like an out of date cake mix).
Monday 21 October, 2013 at 7:02 pm
Personally attacking contestants in a ‘review’ … They are people too. This shouldn’t have been published on the back of a toilet door, let alone as a ‘writer’s’ review online.
Monday 21 October, 2013 at 9:11 pm
I think if you are putting yourself forward as Ireland’s best baker on a National tv show you can expect comments on your performance. If the tv show is part of a franchise but not living up to expectations, we are allowed to comment on that too. But xenophobic?? It’s just a review of some light entertainment. Relax people.
Monday 21 October, 2013 at 9:51 pm
I think it’s pretty clear from the tone that this is a tongue-in-cheek article. All reviews of reality shows comment on the contestants – that’s the nature of the genre. Plus it seems to me that anyone who’s confident enough to put themselves forward for a show like this, should be well able to handle the fun that’s poked at them here. Having said that, we’re not unreasonable people here and will take the feedback on board for the next review.
Monday 21 October, 2013 at 11:15 pm
Well said jean. It is obvious that this review was a bit of fun. I had a good giggle and I actually like the show. Relax people, just a bit of fun
Tuesday 22 October, 2013 at 9:27 am
Hi Jarek here from The Great Irish Bake Off.. Just few words.. I’m glad you watching, still you dont like it but still has a comment on it.. Fair play..
Regards Jarek
Tuesday 22 October, 2013 at 9:48 am
Jarek, thanks for your comment and for being such a great sport. I wish we’d seen more of you on the show 🙂
Tuesday 22 October, 2013 at 2:55 pm
From the name to the judges the show is dreadful. I love Anna Nolan but its a shame she’s on this. Did you see her singing? Cringe!! I adore the Great British Bake Off and I’m confident that I could never reproduce what is made by the contestants but the Irish version looks like a 5th year Home Economics class. Amateur doesn’t even cover the monstrosities they create. I wonder are many people watching it.
Wednesday 23 October, 2013 at 2:36 pm
Well said Julie.
Wednesday 23 October, 2013 at 9:31 pm
Totally agree with Julie – and thought the article was great fun! Very similar to pieces you can see in the UK newspapers every week – just a bit of a laugh! Can’t wait for the next one now – definitely the most enjoyable part of the Irish bake off so far!
Tuesday 12 November, 2013 at 2:02 am
I thought it was gentle fun! And also extremely true. The production values definitely aren’t as high. The stuff isn’t as professional. Stephen’s shorts look out of place when people are in coats.