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Gina8642
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06-01-2001

Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 1:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I thought she seemed pretty familiar with all the dish choices and knew she didn't like any of them. So, I wouldn't say she wasn't willing to try it, it sounded like stuff she'd tried in the past and knew she didn't like.

I'm sure the restuarant was just trying to do something nice and fancy for them, but curry and duck? Those are two items I've heard LOTS of people object to. I don't think it ever a good idea to present guests with such a fixed menu. Part of the fun of going out to eat is to pick stuff.

Jessica did the polite thing and didn't make a fuss - the only problem being her polite subterfuge ended up on camera. She could have thrown a tantrum and sent it back. Which is worse? Politely pretending you ate it, or sending it back? I think she workds double time on being polite and gracious to everyone - I think that is a quality to admire.

If they were going to serve a fixed menu, they should have sent to Nick and Jess the night before for approval. It was clear from the way they were greeted this was all prearraigned.

Gina8642
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06-01-2001

Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 1:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I didn't think she was rude to anyone and was frequently laughing at her own ineptitudes. I don't think anyone should take offense. Didn't they buy some wine to take home too?

I thought Napa looked georgeous and was only encouraged by what I saw. I think overall it was a positive show for Napa, not a negative one. Even with that restuarant using the fixed menu - I know I won't get a fixed menu, so I'd still go there - if I could afford it - which I can't. But if I could I would.

Gina8642
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06-01-2001

Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 1:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
BTW - poor Nick and Jess are really snapping at each other now. Makes me wonder how much longer they will last...

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Thursday, February 03, 2005 - 2:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well I think that her "cutesy" pouting would wear on anyone's nerves after a while.

Willsfan
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09-04-2000

Friday, February 04, 2005 - 11:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think a lot of Jessica's pouting is only for the camera and as for how the marriage lasts...I hope a long time.

We watch a lot of MTV and on every station break they play that same Greenday song. Enough already!!
No wonder their album is shooting to the top of the charts MTV promotes the heck out of some artists. For example - Ashley Simpson would never have got a gold (platinum sp?) Album without MTV.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Friday, February 04, 2005 - 11:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I happen to really like Green Day but you are right about them playing the heck out of a song. And you are also right about some people not being anything if it weren't for the extra coverage on MTV.

Kappy
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06-29-2002

Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 5:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I still enjoy watching this show but wonder how much longer Nick can take the style of editing that is used. It's so slanted in Jessica's favor in my opinion. You can definitely tell her father is calling the shots both on this show and the Ashlee one. I can see these two making it if her parents butt out for once and for all and stop trying to make more money off of them.

Speaking of Ashlee, I love how her SNL snafu is now portrayed as having been because she lost her voice completely. And yet she managed to sing that first song. Hmmmm. And then managed to sing at the next awards show. Hmmmm

Gina8642
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06-01-2001

Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 8:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
She admits to using "backing vocals" on the first song as well.

My problem with Ashlee is that she cannot sing on key. Her real voice is terrible, acid reflux or no. The only reason her CD sounds good is due to computer help. Jessica at least has a real voice.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 4:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
But Gina, I find that that is so true with a lot of singers these days. If they didn't have the computer help, they would be horrible. It's all in the marketing.

Cousin_jake
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07-04-2002

Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 5:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I guess that's why I was so blown away by K. D. Lang when she sang on the Tonight Show tribute to Johnny Carson. What a strong, pure voice. Live singing at it's best - perfect.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 7:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
She definitely needs no computer generated voice!

Alisons
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01-10-2003

Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 3:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hmmm, I have gone to a restaurant at a winery that is local to Virginia down near the intersection of 29 and 33 - called the Palladium. It operates in a similar manner, with a somewhat fixed menu. It is a 5 course meal and your option is with wine or without wine. Then you get to pick from a list of maybe 6 in each category - appetizer, salad/soup, pasta, entree, and dessert. I have to say our meal was excellent and it was interesting to have a meal where the exact right wines were selected for each course.

Scout
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01-20-2005

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 4:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
They're still playing that Green Day song. When I first heard it, I thought it sounded so familiar. It reminds me of a Tears for Fears song. In fact, the singer's voice sounds just like the lead singer for Tears for Fears.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 1:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I was laughing at all the very expensive "toys" the saleslady was showing Nick and his family. I loved when Nick said you could buy the toy or pay for a college education.

Chieko
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11-20-2003

Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 10:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sherbabe, Finally, we see Nick and Drew's father and Leah is with Drew at Christmas.

Danzdol
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04-21-2001

Friday, February 18, 2005 - 12:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I was annoyed by the sales person. " My, it's only 150,000.00" Geez, if I wanted a private tour it would be so that it woud be just that "private" make usre we are by ourselves and let me shop at my own pace. That's just me...



Gina8642
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06-01-2001

Friday, February 18, 2005 - 2:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
One thing I keep seeing in both this show and in Ashlee's is these "private tour" moments. I wonder if the show gets a kick back from the store or person (Billy Banks) they promote. It's so put on and doesn't seem natural at all.

(Ones I can think of
-The winery tour
-The pilates work out (Ashlee)
-The Billy Banks (or whatever the tybo guy is - also Ashlee)
-The toy store)

Some seem slightly more organic - like when they bought the new dog bag.

Jessica is looking very fit now - I'm impressed. (Of course she can afford both the money to hire a personal trainer and the time to train - but I'm still impressed.)

Seems like her digs while shooting that movie are pretty deluxe. Is that normal for a first time movie actress? Getting a rather nice 4 bedroom home?

This whole episode seemed very stiff. Like the people were like "Oh the cameras are here for the next 30 minutes - let's come up with some stilted conversation. Can't wait until they are gone so we can relax."

I was also struck by how little Nick's dad resemebled him. Nick and his brother (the one near his age) look sooooo similar, I guess I just assumed that they would both look like their dad. Not at all. The brother (whom I'm assuming is a biological half brother) doesn't look much like him - but he is young.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Friday, February 18, 2005 - 3:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Gina, I was saying the same thing. The younger brother looks nothing like Nick and Drew and they are so similar looking. They probably take after their mothers' side.

Danzdol
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04-21-2001

Friday, February 25, 2005 - 12:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I did not enjoy the Miami one as much as I thought I would since it's in my 'hood...I cannot believe the monsy they must have paid and the room was not ready and the hot tub not working...I would have caused a big big deal!!!!

I like that, with all the things there are to do here in Miami, that they relaxed at home with friends for their new year's......

Gina8642
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06-01-2001

Friday, February 25, 2005 - 1:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
LOL - I saw this episode too. Let's see, a bunch of buff young kids, hanging out in the winter over New Year's - and you didn't think they'd care if the hot tub worked or not?

Then the bedroom. Then guy showing the rooms "We didn't know you'd actually want to use the rooms we've made u pay for?!? We thought it be just fine if we left it this disgusting mess." Urgh!!!

I'd be throwing a stink too. The were definitely polite about it all, probably more polite than I'd be. I think I'd definitely be asking for some money off the price.

I felt bad for Jessica getting followed at the Mall. I guess when the show isn't filming she can probably be more incognito. But a full camera crew is a bit hard to hide. LOL

These two are still knit picking on each other 24/7. That doesn't look like much fun. It sorta beyond teasing, and more an attempt to one up each other.

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Friday, February 25, 2005 - 1:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I agree Gina and I also don't see these two staying together.

Danzdol
Member

04-21-2001

Monday, February 28, 2005 - 8:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Gina- BTW , the mall they were at seemed to be the Bal Harbour shops, at least from the fast clips I saw. If that is the case, that mall is super upscale with only Gucci and Chanel type of stores there. Usually the celebrities shop there with no problem because everyone there is up in their alley and never harrass them. I found it super odd that people would be making such a big deal over her. But then again, it's not the same as having a tv crew behind you so that must have been it!

Gina8642
Member

06-01-2001

Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 9:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I was at Target about a year ago when my local news anchor (and her apparent 12 or 13 year old daughter) walked right by me going the other way. My head totally swung around and I fully admit to doubling back to make sure I hadn't imagined what I saw. I quickly noticed a lot of other people doing the same thing. I wasn't really stalking her, it was more double checking to see if my first impression of who I thought I saw was correct (it was). I'd do the same thing if I crossed paths with an old highschool BF or someone similar.

I told myself to "stop that" when I realized how many other people were also peering out at her from the aisles of the store - all of us trying to be subtle and failing misearbly. It must suck to not be able to pick up a bottle of shampoo for your kid (that's what they were chatting about when they went by) without all these people starring at you.

I can just imagine what it like for someone as big as Jessica. I know "famous people" are supposed to be old hat in Los Angeles, but how does someone prevent their head from swinging around when they recognize someone? I do that for any friend or co-worker, it's just automatic. It would be awfully hard to suppress that instantaneous reaction.

Willsfan
Member

09-04-2000

Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 4:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Gina8642 LOL I did something similiar a couple of years ago.
We had some severe weather (lots of damage) and the next day both the local weatherman and a reporter were in Wal-Mart of all places and I was so surprised they would be in my tiny town that I also did a double take.
I had to look because the reporter was only about 5 feet tall which was shocking cause I always thought he was taller and better looking.
Hmmm sometimes they look better in person but not this time. LOL

Danzdol
Member

04-21-2001

Wednesday, March 02, 2005 - 12:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think it's natural to look I probably would look too but on the show, the people were literally standing outside the store waiting for her to come out and some following her...hello, get a life!

By the way, I searched for this because I KNEW I had it and couldn't find it. It's a picture back in like 1998 with 98 degrees when I was dancing professionaly ....before this entire madness. I think it's so cute. I am the one next to Drew and my bf at the time is next to nick......