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Queer Eye - The Fab Five Collection

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This was a REAL disappointment. The initial Amazon review gave the impression that I was buying the show since I live overseas and only see recordings from time to time. I was looking forward to seeing all the shows back to back. These DVDs were clips and outtakes from the shows and if I had opened this before leaving the US I would have returned it. For me, it was a big waste of money and the producers of the show should know it. I'll avoid any offering that comes out in the future based on what they turned out this time.

As someone who has not seen many episodes of Queer Eye, I was a little disappointed. The 8 DVDs contain only 2 full episodes, and the rest is out-takes, snippets, and 2 music CDs. While it's always fun to watch the guys, when it was out of context of an entire show it wasn't as enjoyable for me. I like to know the back-story on the straight guy. Worth purchasing since there's nothing else out there right now, but it could be better.

This group of DVDs is mostly a collection of themed montages. A clip here, a bite there all around a single individual. You jump quickly from spot to spot. To me, it was like watching hours and hours of an introduction. That said, I live overseas and have limited access to American TV so it was better than nothing. Glad I borrowed it and didn't buy it.

These 5 guys are so talented, so funny and so right on the money with respect to each of their specialties, it is mindboggling. I keeep trying to pick a favorite, but I change from one to the other; still, if I did have to pick one, it would have to be Carson because he really makes me laugh. Each one of their straight guy do-overs is unique and has it's own special charm, some more so than others, due to the straight guys themselves; one I really disliked but he was more cordial toward the end when he finally showed a glimmer of gratitude. (The motorcycle guy) Some of the more memorable ones are, the brothers who wrestled constantly and had some rather gross hygiene bad habits which were resolved (and still are, hopefully), the guy who was going overseas to Iraq and leaving his wife and baby, the TX college fraternity and the 2 professional skaters who were breathtaking in their beauty and their skating ability, and their own personal grace. Thom, is a riot but also very caring and moved when someone is truly a survivor, like the guy who had 2 lung transplants...Jai is great with fine tuning the relationships and addresing the more subtle and important aspects to personalizing the couples; Kyan is the grooming guy and a great looking guy as well; he has very useful advice on hair, skin, etc and is a pleasure to watch; Ted is the ultimate gourmand and knows good food, how to prepare it, how to create dishes which are appetizing and attractive, and always original, and he does it with flair; but again, Carson is...well, amazing. He is funny, has great fashion sense and a keen eye; he can walk into any store and find exactly the right clothes for each one of the do-over guys. His wit is lightning fast and he is NEVER at a loss for a superb riposte. EVERY guy is far better off for having spent time with the Fab 5, and 99 percent are accordingly grateful...
The Fab 5 are exactly that; and each one is kind, caring and wonderfully inventive and funny, all combine to create a totally new and innovative show, which should also do much to alleviate homophobia; if you were a homophobe before you saw this show, you certainly won't be after you've seen them in action; they are the premiere ambassadors to the "straight" world...kudos, Fab 5...and thank you for so much enjoyment and fun, and moving, memorable experiences.

I have to say that this show is great. I actually never watched it when it was on television, but my wife was a fan. I purchased this as a gift for her. We watched them together. There are two episodes as other have stated. It is difficult to find one of the two on the menus.

The rest of the discs are either not DVDs or are just crazy cracked out clips that only a die hard fan could enjoy. I was constantly wondering what was the setup to the 10-20 second clip, or wishing to see more... just as it flipped to another one. It is actually very tiring to try and watch. Almost like Blair Witch meets Bravo. A decent show, but so shaken and tossed at you that it's hard to know where to look.

Like I said, a die hard fan will be "hey I remember that" over and over. Anyone else will be lost.

Now... it is not the shows fault. It is Bravo's. Bravo should really release these full seasons on DVD and they could finally make up for this mistake.

I used to watch this show and these dvd's show clips of the best of each guy on the show. I would have prefered the entire espisode of the favorites selected and not just the clips. I did get this collection for a great price, so that was very nice and they were delivered quickly.

The Fabulous 5 boxed set only leaves me panting for more! Target audience men in my life are enjoying what they learn, as are the other fabulous men in my life! I'm ready for more, Boys!

I've been a QE fan since the beginning...impatiently waiting for these DVD's. I wasn't disappointed! Just as with the show itself, I giggled, laughed, snorted, guffawed.....and learned some valuable lessons along the way. The Fab 5 are amazing! Snaps to Thom, Ted, Kyan, Carson and Jai. This set of DVD's is an excellent collection of episodes and snippets from season 1. The out-takes alone are worth the price. Now I'm going to be impatiently waiting for the DVD collections from seasons 2 and 3....thank Ghod, now I have something to keep me entertained while I wait!

I just bought this yesterday and I was not disappointed. Kyan is my favorite but I love the sense of humor and candor of each of these guys. They are all funny and endearing and seem like they are having the time of their lives. Their enthusiasm for what they do is infectious.....

Es realmente extraordinario la cantidad de vidas que han cambiado, perderse esta edición en dvd es un crimen, por favor anoten bien, una cerveza y cambio de look.....en una hora pueden cambiar su vida