And the award for most-annoying backgrounder goes to.... - Page 5

Kathryn · 01-04-11, 11:29 AM

A very close second (well, maybe tied for first place?) is a guy in the back of a "Speedbody" (med ball and boxing combo) workout series I have. He's also a kickboxing instructor on FitTV. Nearly every time he throws a punch, he lets out a very annoying ki-yay (sp?) that sounds like he just burned his finger on the stove. The tone of it, the way he does it is SOOOO annoying. It pretty much ruins the workouts for me, as he's so loud (though not miked!) and difficult to ignore (though maybe I could channel my aggression against him into some pretty powerful punches?)

Could you imagine both him and 'tortured fish-face chick' in the same workout? Not only would I have to avoid looking at the screen, I would also have to try not to hear him.

ddj · 01-04-11, 11:38 AM

Kathryn, if you don't like her in this workout, you had best avoid Bob's Workout. She's the sole exerciser for one of the routines.

sophie kat · 01-04-11, 11:39 AM

I know my choice is more obscure than the ones posted here, but I have to vote for the Asian girl in the All Star kickboxing workout with Tommy Deters. Not that Tommy isn't annoying too, but he's not a backgrounder here, lol.

Anyway, The whole workout she's making pouty faces and duck face and ooh-ing and ah-ing at the camera. It's so annoying. They show her so much even though she's on the left.

caligurl · 01-04-11, 11:41 AM

i don't do most of the workouts mentioned in this thread... but for the ones i do... hands down the most annoying is cedie.... i just cannot stand her....

counterclockwise · 01-04-11, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Kathryn

For those who haven't seen her yet (and who for that reason think someone else is more annying...which is pretty impossible, LOL!): http://www.totalfitnessdvds.com/Bob-...tren-p/257.htm (though these aren't her worst moments, except the very end is close).

Ha ha, this girl is really funny. I'm going to have to try this to make my workouts more fun, lol.

caligurl · 01-04-11, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Kathryn

For those who haven't seen her yet (and who for that reason think someone else is more annying...which is pretty impossible, LOL!): http://www.totalfitnessdvds.com/Bob-...tren-p/257.htm (though these aren't her worst moments, except the very end is close).

oh good lord!!!???? i started out thinking i wanted that video... it looks fun.... but then i saw the very end of the clip.... was she crying???????? what a drama queen????? ya.... she's pretty annoying! yuck!

Gams · 01-04-11, 11:49 AM

I guess it's a good thing we can only complain about background exercisers and not actually BE them because there would undoubtedly be people out there who would find something irritating about us, also.

Sue B · 01-04-11, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by caligurl

i don't do most of the workouts mentioned in this thread... but for the ones i do... hands down the most annoying is cedie.... i just cannot stand her....

Took awhile for someone to mention Cedie!

Does anyone remember Eddie from one of Patrick Goudeau's CIAs? He was so awful, the camera had to keep cutting to a shot of Patrick's feet, making the tape undoable, for me anyway.

(Mary must be wondering why so much interest in Pure Burn Super Strength all of a sudden)

Fitstick · 01-04-11, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by kaia

Kathryn, you are SO right. I just did that workout for the first time myself yesterday, and she was so obnoxious I had a hard time looking at the screen. I loved the workout, but seriously, what were they thinking using her!?!

I couldn't agree more, it kind of spoiled the entire workout for me. I rarely shout at my DVDs, but towards the end I really got sick of her and her ridiculous facial expressions and started yelling at her to suck it up. Not a good way to end a workout. I haven't tried the workout since then although the workout itself is a good one.

SharonNYC · 01-04-11, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sue B

Took awhile for someone to mention Cedie!

Does anyone remember Eddie from one of Patrick Goudeau's CIAs? He was so awful, the camera had to keep cutting to a shot of Patrick's feet, making the tape undoable, for me anyway.

Is that the same Eddie who appears backing up Philip gray in whatever Temptation? Oh yes, annoying.

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01-04-11, 11:29 AM
Kathryn VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Illinois	A very close second (well, maybe tied for first place?) is a guy in the back of a "Speedbody" (med ball and boxing combo) workout series I have. He's also a kickboxing instructor on FitTV. Nearly every time he throws a punch, he lets out a very annoying ki-yay (sp?) that sounds like he just burned his finger on the stove. The tone of it, the way he does it is SOOOO annoying. It pretty much ruins the workouts for me, as he's so loud (though not miked!) and difficult to ignore (though maybe I could channel my aggression against him into some pretty powerful punches?) Could you imagine both him and 'tortured fish-face chick' in the same workout? Not only would I have to avoid looking at the screen, I would also have to try not to hear him. __________________ Kathryn ^. .^ > ^ < 2010 season speed-walking 5K PR: 35:47 2011 season race-walking 5K PR: 34:42

01-04-11, 11:38 AM
ddj VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008	Kathryn, if you don't like her in this workout, you had best avoid Bob's Workout. She's the sole exerciser for one of the routines. __________________ Jumping for joy is good exercise.

01-04-11, 11:39 AM
sophie kat Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pennsylvania	I know my choice is more obscure than the ones posted here, but I have to vote for the Asian girl in the All Star kickboxing workout with Tommy Deters. Not that Tommy isn't annoying too, but he's not a backgrounder here, lol. Anyway, The whole workout she's making pouty faces and duck face and ooh-ing and ah-ing at the camera. It's so annoying. They show her so much even though she's on the left. __________________ "How do you know what you can do if you don't give yourself a chance?"--Billy Blanks I my VF friends!

01-04-11, 11:41 AM
caligurl Join Date: May 2004 Location: SoCal	i don't do most of the workouts mentioned in this thread... but for the ones i do... hands down the most annoying is cedie.... i just cannot stand her.... __________________ ----- evil enabler! ----- it is NOT against the rules to say DIET on this forum! ----- "VFers have a right to post negative opinions about an instructor, and there is not a limit on the number of times they do so". - WWWendy ----- "...no matter how unpopular you perceive your opinion to be, we guarantee you are not the only one here who holds that opinion, and you should feel free to express it." - WWWendy via forum guidelines

01-04-11, 11:49 AM
Gams Join Date: Mar 2007	I guess it's a good thing we can only complain about background exercisers and not actually BE them because there would undoubtedly be people out there who would find something irritating about us, also.