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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 8:27 am
The only way Kendra will lose next Thursday is if there is footage of her in a 3-way with Fabulous and the Sony Playstation exec.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 8:30 am
LOL @ Bonz... The only way Kendra will lose next Thursday is if ..... (I need to go think of something - BBIAF)
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 8:30 am
Yep Eeyore!! That is EXACTLY what I was thinking. (about children superseding education.) Especially when Tana was so close (to finishing college). She obviously is doing fine and has a great life, but why didn't she just get married one year later after finishing college? But Donald sending that message was really dumb in my opinion. Yep all you young girls, have a baby or two first, worry about your education later!
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Sassynegal
Member
01-21-2005
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 8:31 am
I have to wonder - it was so one-sided in favor of Kendra were they trying to sell us on the idea that she was the better of the 2 or are they trying to trick us into believing Kendra has it wrapped up but then surprise us with Tanya??? I think I'll be disappointed if Kendra wins just for the fact that we knew a whole week before she did how it ends. With editing they could have not gave it away so much.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 8:34 am
Also I laughed/cringed when Tana said something about how no one said "you have beautiful blue eyes" and then she asked if anyone was going to give her a compliment...
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 8:35 am
Sassy, when I was reading the thread last night before viewing the show on the west coast, I kept thinking, ... it's all in the editing... Surely it could not be so one-sided? Then I watched. It hardly seems as if Tana can redeem herself, yet they have us all so convinced Kendra has won, who knows...... Maybe that footage of Kendra is out there after all!? 
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 8:35 am
Yes Sassy, I worry about that. It would not surprise me one bit if Tana wins...
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 8:38 am
I would have thought they were trying to trick us but if they are consistent with last season's finale, there are no tricks. The winner will be the one that is looking like the winner. (I haven't had a chance to watch the show yet)
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 8:39 am
Jimmer - I was just thinking about last season. You are right about that.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 8:44 am
The only way Kendra can lose this is if ... she shows up next Thursday night with Corey Clark as her date...
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 8:46 am
Lexie - Corey who???
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 8:54 am
MB is the master at viewer manipulation ... I'm really wondering what he has up his sleeve, it's not like him to let us know so early what's up. My thought is that although in the boardroom Trump made a point of telling Kendra that her teammates loved her, if when they went into the boardroom at the end, they crucified her ...
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Kep421
Member
08-11-2001
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 8:55 am
I don't think the tasks were unequal. Sure Tana had the larger arena, but Kendra had the more demanding sponsors. When Tana blew off or didn't rectify a problem, the response was one of acceptance and the event continued without correction. But Kendra knew that if she didn't correct a problem for PlayStation, the sponsor was pulling from the event. I think this task was more about people managing. Unfortunately Tana got the worst group of people who did not play well others, but that's only because they were from the original street smart group. Kendra got the loose cannons But from what I could see, Tana didn't even try to manage her people. What happened to her initial resolve to "fire" them if they didn't perform? Whenever one of her people were contrary or disrespectful, Tana simply made faces and removed herself from the conflict. She clearly didn't like her people and was very vocal about her displeasure. I was thinking at the time that Tana was setting up her people to take the blame if things went terribly wrong. She states in one sentence that she cannot trust her people to do a good job, then says she can't micro manage them. Kendra on the other hand was all business when it came to her people. While Kendra has been shown to be emotional and immature at times, she really seems so professional and businesslike when she is on a job. Even when she made the mistake of not keeping an eye on Danny, she didn't bad mouth him to anyone or let anyone see how upset she was with him. I noticed she separated the dark haired guy (what was his name??) and had him working by himself in the basement on Playstation setup. She didn't give him the opportunity to give her any lip...she just politely told him what she wanted and then left... Kendra also made mistakes, but she resolved them to everyone's satisfaction and still managed to keep the respect of her people. Something else stood out for me as a difference between Tana and Kendra. Tana isn't into the "details". It seemed to me that she was running a neighborhood party, and that as long as everyone was having a good time, and stayed on schedule then the party is a success!! And if everyone didn't get everything they wanted or needed, well then...oh well...we all have to be grownups about this!!! In contrast, Kendra was all about the details and seemed to keep an eye out for them...the poster set just right to catch someone's eye, the sign telling people where to go...etc. But in the end, I think these final tasks were more about the ability to manage people while overseeing an event. I think the problem resolution part of the tasks will be a lesser determining factor in Trump's decision for the next Apprentice. I also think Kendra (deservedly so) has this won hands down.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 8:58 am
The only way that Kendra can lose this is if... we find out that she's best friends with Omarosa...
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 8:59 am
... and they just keep coming... 
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 9:07 am
ROTF Bonza!! I am wondering if they edited that to make it look like Kendra has it in the bag but Tana will win. YOu know how devilish editors can be!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 9:09 am
Julie, I also LOL at Tana's whining about her not getting a compliment! I have said for weeks that she acts like she is dealing with grade schoolers!
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 9:11 am
Ya... somehow I don't think its all in the editing... I don't think there was any way that they could have made Tana look good.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 9:21 am
Kep said Tana isn't into the "details". It seemed to me that she was running a neighborhood party, and that as long as everyone was having a good time, and stayed on schedule then the party is a success!! That is a perfect example of how she is!!!! Which is a great quality in a hostess but not for a boss
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 9:22 am
Fruitbat, it was not the mayor she kept waiting, it was the Governor of the State of New York. That is a pretty important person. Tana was so dismissive when the gov's aide told her, "The Governor is waiting outside" and she said, "That's okay." He said, "No, it's not," and walked away. I agreed with him. I had been a Tana fan up until last night, but I was really shocked (as was Caroline!) at her attitude toward her employees. She was upset that they were disrespectful toward her, but she didn't bother to show them the slightest amount of respect, and was so busy assigning blame and bad-mouthing her team to everyone, that even she didn't realize how unprofessional she appeared. Did she forget this was going to be on TV? I think she must have been mortified when she saw herself last night. She certainly did not keep her cool under a stressful situation. Kendra appeared to come through with flying colors last night. She worked well with the executives from the sponsoring companies, and everybody seemed happy with the job she did. Did you also notice that guy from one of the sponsoring companies offering her a job? Said something like, "If Trump doesn't hire you, you can always have a job with us!" Didn't hear anyone offer Tana a job. It's so obvious that Kendra has this in the bag, despite Tana telling Bruce Jenner that she's going to be the next Apprentice. The clincher was the difference between the way Tana said goodbye to her team, acting like it was "beneath" her to walk out with them, and the way Kendra thanked her team with hugs and tears. Who would you rather work for?
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Max
Member
08-12-2000
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 10:04 am
I was very, very disappointed in Tana last night in must about every aspect of her "performance." For me, though, it was all over when she didn't have an American flag leading the procession. That is just WRONG. You NEVER NEVER NEVER have a procession with flags from other countries without having an American flag come first. Couple that with the way she spoke about her employees, the way she was so dismissive about the Governor's presence, and her over-the top egotistic comments about how she had this thing "In the bag" and there's no way she should win this thing. I don't care how much she didn't like the style of her employees or how much she disagreed with the wya they did things, there is NEVER an excuse to say bad things about your employees to the client and she did that multiple times. It's very unprofessional. Not to mention that she did those terrible "confessionals" to the camera dissing them left and right. Good grief. Kendra, on the other hand (who generally tends to irritate me) was extremely professional. Despite the fact that she had misgivings about her employees, she gave them the benefit of the doubt while keeping an eye on what they were doing (unlike the dismissive attitude Tana had to the details). When one part of the arrangements went awry (the meeting with the execs) she didn't berate anyone, she just stepped in and made things work, then kept a bit closer track the next time. When the Sony executive was dismayed with the venue, she didn't make a lot of excuses, just fixed it -- and did a great job of it, too. She worked WITH her team instead of expecting the team to work FOR her. It was a phenomenal difference in approach and if Kendra doesn't get the job I'll be completely surprised. I agree that I don't think there was any way the editors could have made Tana look good. I think they probably did the best they could with what they had. What will be interesting next week is watching the "employees" evaluate each of them and, of course, seeing some of the outtakes and hearing commentary from all of them. Do I think Kendra will last with the Trump organization the way Bill has? No, but I do think she's the best choice of the two. BTW, is last year's winner, Kelly, still working for Trump? I notice that Bill's contract got renewed, but haven't heard about Kelly.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 10:14 am
Kelly is still under the original contract with Mr. Trump. His year is not over yet.
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Boberg
Member
10-04-2002
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 11:13 am
I thought the tasks were very unbalanced...Kendra set up a video game competition....Tana set up a mini Olympics that will help draw the Olympics to NY. I think they have to make sure BooK Smarts wins...otherwise it would look like education is not important. Craig had to go last week because I have yet to see anyone black as an executive on this show...Does Donald have a problem here? Tana was not herself (or at least the person I had seen throughout this interview so far) in last nights show...why the change in personality? No, I think for the last several shows it has been set up for Kendra to win...she is the only one acceptable to DT. Just my humble opinion...
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Potted_plant
Member
08-29-2001
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 11:19 am
I agree, word for word, with most of you. I have been rooting for Tana, but after last nights fiasco, Kendra deserves to win
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Friday, May 13, 2005 - 11:23 am
Boberg, I think Craig was eliminated last week due to his inability to put a sentence together in a coherent manner. Too bad, cause he did seem to have other skills . . . although, dealing with women he feels are "beneath" him in a respectful manner is not one of them (ie. Kendra).
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