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Ladybug007
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08-13-2000

Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 11:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladybug007 a private message Print Post    
danny is engaged to Mel and living in Boston.

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 12:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
My 19 yr old daughter has me hooked on this show, so last night I was watching. I couldn't believe they aired such terrible news but then I started thinking maybe somebody was watching who was at odds with a loved one and realized what could happen in a blink of an eye. My heart still hurts for Danny and for myself as my mother died in November 2004 after a 3 month battle with kidney cancer. During my mom's illness, I became at odds with my dad's wife and my dad. Last night's show made me realize that I need to rekindle my relationship with my dad. I tried calling him earlier but no answer, I'll try again later.

Kritofer
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10-26-2004

Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 5:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kritofer a private message Print Post    
That's amazing Denecee! It's great when you see something that touches you enough to encourage someone to make things better in their lives!

I loved that the Real World showed it, even though I initially thought it may have been too personal. Also there's a slight fear with all these reality shows that they're going for something other than a true human moment. But I don't consider this show along those lines (unless it has to do with Tonya, Veronica or Rachel)!

But anyway, it was sad and touching when they showed the conversation with his mom. And, it may just be an "after the fact" feeling I have, but from her voice it seemed like she KNEW she wouldn't be around too long and really poured out her emotion to him, saying she loved him VERY much and for him to Please call again! I'm sure that every conversation they had prior doesn't end that way. But how could he know that it was the last time he would talk to her? I'm sure he would have opened himself to her. I really hope that he doesn't continue to feel guilty about that!

Roppiepie
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05-06-2004

Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 7:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roppiepie a private message Print Post    
I'm impressed with the way this season is edited. It's like a return (and that is a good thing!) to the seasons in SF, Seattle, Hawaii. There is so much more fleshing out of the charecters this season, a REAL story of 7 strangers!

Max
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08-12-2000

Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 9:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Max a private message Print Post    
Yes, this season is actually back to some fairly nice kids doing real stuff instead of a bunch of party animals hooking up and getting drunk (not that there isn't some of that, too).

Danny seems like such a nice guy. He's really taking a lot of hits (literally) during this experience. What I liked most last night was the way all the roommates, especially Nehemia and Mel were there for him. That hug with Nehemia when Danny got off the phone made me cry worse than the call itself. It was so genuine. Nehemia seems like a truly good person, as does Danny, and I'm glad he was there right then. It was also cool how he went and immediately got Mel when he overheard what the call was about.

Ladybug, do you know that Danny and Mel are together for real or is that wishful thinking?

Luvmykitties
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01-02-2004

Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 1:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Luvmykitties a private message Print Post    
Max-
Kritofer posted earlier that Danny & Mel were living together:
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Roxip
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01-29-2004

Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 8:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
On mtv's website there is a Q&A with each of the cast members and Danny's is all about Mel so at the point that was posted they were definitely together.

Laura11103
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08-13-2002

Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 9:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Laura11103 a private message Print Post    
Yeah that was a heavy episode.. seems like Danny won't come back but it won't make a difference for him and Mel in the end. I also found the hug with Nehemiah beyond touching, I LOVE Nehemiah... what a sensitive, wonderful guy. They were all wonderful, Wes was great too, but Nehemiah was right there and had the good instincts to stand by when he saw how upset Danny was on the phone.

It reminded me of when Lindsey got the call that her best friend committed suicide... anyone remember that? It was just as traumatic and horrible..

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 10:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Bunim-Murray (well just Murry, now) do seem to shine when there is a real life dramatic moment like this, or the suicide or of course the whole Pedro story line and how that changed several lives ON the show and many off.. as Pam and Judd took a year and carried on Pedro's speaking crusade both before and after his death, to get to young people and warn them of hiv/aids in a direct and real way..

I'm not ready to say this season reaches those heights but certainly liked seeing the support Danny got from Nehemiah right away.. I'm a little more suspicious of Mel, but if they are together, wish the best for them.. just think he's young, he stated that he wanted to be free, she sort of glommed on when he was hurt and then as he felt better he stated he wanted to be free, though was clearly still into her and then boom, he's down again.

I think he might come back, but could be wrong. He may be better off bonding and grieving with his family, but it seemed like the family, including his mom, wanted him to have the RW experience and his roomies are supportive, so maybe he'll complete the season.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 10:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I think his family will probably talk him into coming back.

Sillycalimomma
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11-13-2003

Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 12:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sillycalimomma a private message Print Post    
Another hard episode to watch. I just wanna jump through my TV and give Danny a hug! I loved the scene with his friends back home. They must be a close bunch. It looks like he has wonderful loving and supportive friends and family. He is really beating himself though. I hope he realizes how helpful sharing his heartache and regrets will be to some who are watching this show who may have a falling out with someone they know.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 12:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I don't know if he had a falling out with his mom. I think that because she was a drug addict most of his life, he felt closer to his dad. His mom failed him in his life, not the other way around. I feel sorry for him. We all feel some kind of regret when someone dies. I think that is a natural part of grief. I still think that he will come back.

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 10:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
I've never cried over a RW episode until now.

Poor Danny xxxooo

BTW, This is the first cast in a very long time that I don't hate lol.

Danzdol
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04-21-2001

Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 2:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Danzdol a private message Print Post    
My gh came in and rolled his eyes at all the sad footage....so I got upset and said" I don't get i, you always roll your eyes because it's always fights, drunk kids and clubbing and now when it's something very real and heart wrenching you still roll your eyes" which is it?

I think it was refreshing to have all the footage and was glad that he allowed themin on such a private and sad moment in his life!

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 2:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
Dan zdol, I watched the Valentines Day show yesterday while no one was home. The husband came home and saw my tears and my mascara all over my face...he asked me what was wrong I pointed to the tv...talk about rolling eyes. He said you are CRYING over a RW episode I said yup...he then brought me a glass of wine and began to plan a weekend get-a-way...he thinks I need to get out of the house more. LOL

Luvmykitties
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01-02-2004

Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 11:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Luvmykitties a private message Print Post    
Danny had written in his e-mail to Mel something about the cameras - I think it was something like he's sick of the cameras. (I froze the screen while she was reading the e-mail)

So I don't think he really wanted the cameras to document all this (understandably) but he's probably under contract (I assume unless he leaves the RW house for good) so he just tries to make the best of it. Or because he's in so much pain, it's the least of his worries.
Hopefully at some point he will appreciate the fact that it may have helped many people.

I hope he comes back because I really like him, but if it was me, I wouldn't.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 8:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
I know it must be hard on Melanie, but boy, I thought she put so much pressure on Danny when she was on the phone with him. Guess it is cuz she is kinda of young...

Max
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08-12-2000

Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 10:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Max a private message Print Post    
Just got a chance to watch the episode. I have to say, first and foremost, THANK YOU to the casting director for this season. Finally we have a bunch of young people (I don't want to call them kids) who are more likable than any of the castmembers in the last umpteen seasons -- I'd say since the San Francisco cast.

Danny's story just make my heart ache. It was great to see how supportive his family and friends were. I just like him so much, he seems like a really great guy.

I felt bad for Mel. I know how it feels to really want to be there for someone and not be able to. It's tough. From what others have posted, Mel and Danny are still together and I think that's cool. :-)

Nehemiah continues to impress me. It sounds like he hasn't had an easy time of it, but he's definitely made the best of things. I loved when his mom told him that she wasn't going to pester him anymore because she knows he makes good decisions. That's high praise from a mom, IMHO, and from what I've seen, Nehemiah has earned it.

Lacey and her boyfriend were so cute together! He seemed like a very nice guy and the way she described him was great. He's yet another person in this season who has been through a lot and chosen to make the most of the situation. Very refreshing.

Contrast this cast to someone like, say, Tonya who also had a rough upbringing, but instead of making the most of the situations she found herself in chose to whine about it, act out sexually, and drink heavily -- all the while blaming her childhood foster home experience for her behaviors.

As I said, kudos to the casting director for this season. :-)



Way2prissy
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07-21-2002

Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 10:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Way2prissy a private message Print Post    
I just caught the tail end of this weeks episode. So, so sad...poor Danny...

I missed everything with Lacey and her boyfriend. I didn't realize he was in a wheelchair? Did they show that in the first episode? She was so adorable sitting on his lap in the airport and crying.

Loved Nehemiah's phone call with his mother. He seems like a great guy.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 11:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
Way2, they never mentioned it until this last episode about Lacey's boyfriend.

Fivelaw1
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08-03-2005

Wednesday, August 17, 2005 - 12:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Fivelaw1 a private message Print Post    
I thought that tonights show was laking for content compared to the last episodes. I sure hope Danny comes back, he brings alot to the show.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Wednesday, August 17, 2005 - 8:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Wtg Wes!

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, August 17, 2005 - 8:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
They showed Danny coming back next week in the previews.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, August 24, 2005 - 9:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I'm glad that Danny's back but my daughter and I got a laugh when he was saying "Looking at Melinda in this condition, makes me realize how much I care about her." Yeah, seeing someone passed out drunk will do that to a person.

Marej
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09-20-2002

Thursday, August 25, 2005 - 7:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marej a private message Print Post    
Do you think MTV paid for Danny's mom's funeral in exchange for having the camera's at the cemetary, etc? Danny is such a hottie.