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Lainee
Member
07-19-2005
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 12:07 pm
Well, fell asleep last evening before this segment came on, I didn't watch it this morning when I woke up and the more I read the less I want to go watch the show.
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Rslover
Member
11-19-2002
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 12:44 pm
Mean? No way, not after all the mean things Amber has said on the show. I thought it was hysterically funny. Was anyone else waiting for her to ask what does "strategy" mean? Poor Lexie. Her mother can't even help her with her homework! Well, if Tyra doesn't come calling or her inspirational speaking tour falls flat, maybe she can become the poster child for Literacy Volunteers of America.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 1:20 pm
ROFL RSLOVER!
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Martinidreams
Member
08-19-2005
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 1:29 pm
Bigd, Here's a link: http://americanidolamericanidol.blogspot.com/2007/08/cbs-releases-statement-about-ambers.html Jameka acted surprised, too ... like perhaps she never realized it was really "do-er". Great minds, these two. Jameka is a hell of a lot smarter than Amber, she was more likely surprised at Ambers ignorance.
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Smokey
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 1:59 pm
CBS has done similar in previous seasons. Look at how they edited Cowboy (despite the fact that they gave him tons of material. LOL) I agree with those who have said they feel CBS did this to distance themselves from the anti semitic remarks by Amber. To me, it really seemed like they were exposing her ignorance to explain her previous remarks.
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Bluejaxrock
Member
04-23-2004
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 2:09 pm
Ducking back in to say thanks, Mame, for the link to the show clip. I missed it (dang kids know better than to try to talk to me during BB!) and was only able to read the show recap. After seeing it, I don't think the laugh track was mean at all. I thought the laugh track was rolling throughout her "what does this mean" clips, which I thought was mean. As to drug use, I said earlier in the thread that I abused drugs/alcohol for 20+ years, then realized it's closer to 30+ years. Alcohol kills brain cells - you don't get them back. Studies have shown (for and against) continued use of pot damages memory. Personally, I struggle with memory, or lack thereof, constantly. I "know" definitions of words, and when my daughters ask me what something means, even though I know, it's hard for me to explain it. My older daughter now recognizes the 'uhhhh' look and gets the dictionary...lol She remembers when mommy knew almost everything. I've gotten so used to my memory loss that I usually preface any questions to them with "I probably already asked this, but" and they try to understand. As for her immaturity, someone told me in treatment once that when you start abusing alcohol/drugs, as a means to escape reality, your emotional maturity stops there and you have to play catch up when you get sober. You can be 35 years old and have the emotional maturity of a 13-year old. Again, not making excuses for her (she's nowhere near my list of faves) but trying to understand and not be so quick to judge what I don't know.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 2:28 pm
YW y'all! 
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Judyg8or
Member
08-07-2007
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 3:15 pm
I guess I am mean- cuz I thought the montage was hilarious!
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 3:24 pm
I can't buy the "act" theory. Amber was in the Diary Room, and apparently someone asked her how she perceived something...Amber had this look of confusion on her face and asked what "perceived" meant... Why would Amber want the diary room people to think she was dumb? Does she think they will vote her out because she is smart? It just doesn't make sense for her to be faking it in the diary room...
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Bicbicz911
Member
08-20-2005
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 3:25 pm
Amber would have probably excelled during last season, when definitions of words were the wallpaper in the house.
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Martinidreams
Member
08-19-2005
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 3:33 pm
"To me, it really seemed like they were exposing her ignorance to explain her previous remarks." That's very possible.
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Frogichik
Member
06-11-2002
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 4:05 pm
Just today she asked what "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" means and what is a "power of attorney". This a girl who wants to be a nurse and have people's lives in her hands. That very thought frightens me.
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Monday, August 20, 2007 - 4:26 pm
I thought it was really tacky of BB to keep the camera on her when she was removing her bra. Either that or the camera people were asleep. Have they done that to anyone else this season. If so I have not seen or heard about it.
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