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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Monday, April 24, 2006 - 8:25 pm
Andrea just seemed to dig or cut into everyone or everything that she disagreed with - she was a brat plain and simple. i wont say she was a two year old because i dont like to judge on age and think some 2 year olds are capable of more manners than she had - i really did cringe every time she would "mutter" something (and that is what she was doing, or came across as doing) - even her sales pitches seemed to brush people off when they said no - that is just not how you play the game (oh yeah, this isnt a game)
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Curlyq
Member
07-10-2002
| Monday, April 24, 2006 - 9:15 pm
I hadn't been impressed by Allie before, but I have to admit that she's a little tiger when it comes to competing. "Blood on the walls!" Allie has her personality deficits, but Andrea has them to the tenth power. Her arrogance was her real downfall. Nobody wants to be reminded week after week that they're inferior to the multi-millionaire and that they all need to listen to her because they can't possibly know more or have better ideas or be more capable of managing a task than she is. If it wasn't for that attitude they probably would've warmed up to her and cut her some slack. Well, it also didn't help that she claimed expertise in graphic design way back during the billboard task and consistently did a poor job whenever she was given a graphics assignment. Boy, Sean is taking his turn making nice with all the women. First it was Allie, then he was softening up to Andrea, and next it's Tammy. I was surprised Trump was quick to fire Andrea without even requiring Allie to pick two to bring back. Given his preconceived notion of her as a "star" I thought he'd be hanging on to her out of pure stubbornness, kind of like Rebecca last year.
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Buggles
Member
09-07-2002
| Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 2:36 am
Ladytex - made me smile, thx Rebecca from last year was really outstanding, imo. Andrea not so much so I'm glad that the ladies were able to get rid of her, but I wish they had kept their cool more while doing it. They sounded too emotional (weak) imo in the BR. On a more important note, DT could use a few hot oil treatments for that brittle, flyaway hair.. whoa 
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 3:44 am
Andrea has the potential to look very hot. She is tall and thin with decent features. With a good hair style (lose the red) and properly applied make-up she could be stunning. Her personality would queer the deal but if she didn't open her mouth, one would look twice. The curious splash of orange/gold shadow gracing her lid created the psychotic neighbor in a horror film look. Still, Sean stands out to me as the one to watch. His flirtation with Tammy should be interesting. Lee is one of those contestants who will stay a week or so beyond his time because he supplies the necessary irritant and drama required for good ratings. Donald really has to do something about his hair. I know it is a trademark now but it is getting worse. I was impressed with his daughter, Ivanka. I like her. His son is not coming across all that well. Maybe that is because he looks like a young Donald and that does not read very well on a young man. It was hard for me to focus on what he was saying because he appeared to be just emulating his dad.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 4:49 am
I don't think Lee is an irritant at all. I think he is great. I think Allie should go soon. I still remember how catty and mean she was to Brent. Even though I was happy to see Andrea and her stuck up attitude leave, I still didn't like the gang up thing.... Still not liking Charmaine. Do like Sean, Lee and Roxanne. Not sure about Michael. He seems to have the personality of a celery stick. Though maybe it is the editing and he will be the winner...
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Alib
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 5:33 am
Who is Michael?
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 6:23 am
I thought it ironic how Andrea kept saying she has "expertise" in graphic design, or "expertise" in bulk sales. However, in the boardroom, her "expertise" was only in HIRING for those positions. (Not even managing those positions.) There is a world of difference between actually doing something (graphic design) and hiring a graphic designer. You do the latter because you are usually not qualified, so you want to hire someone who is. I was glad to see Andrea go. Allie's 'tude bothers me, but she doesn't seem to be intent on destroying everyone else, and seems to be a bit more of a team player.
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Freetimefinally
Member
01-26-2006
| Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 7:04 am
I am shocked noone(especailly Andrea) mentioned getting a late start on leaving to sale(not alowing them to get the prime spot, other team had already sold many) compared to the other team. That would of fallen on the project manager. Didn't it cause the project manager to get fired before.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 8:21 am
free, that occurred to me also. The biggest reason they got beat was not having an effective sales action plan, ie, getting to the best location first. It seemed pretty clear they didn't even realize that was the best location until they got there and saw the other team doing so well. No advance thinking on that one. I found Allie's "blood" comments very offensive and uncalled for. It was just ugly IMO.
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Puzzled
Member
08-27-2001
| Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 8:42 am
Trump had two choices--fire the incompetent who disrupts the team or fire the incompetent who gets along. I think he made the right choice. With Andrea, it's "My way or the highway." Now she's the one on the highway.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 9:08 am
Andrea did seem abrasive and a little like a cold fish, no people skills. I think young Donald was the only one to mention their failure re finding a good place to sell, and he addressed it to Allie who did answer but it seemed glossed over due to the women being so against Andrea. The blood on the walls comment, repeatedly was unnecessary and I thought childish, Allie probably cringed when she saw it. Part of me likes Sean but he does kind of fall back into the woodwork when there is conflict, the rest of the time he has the girls hanging all over him. I agree with the Michael who comment above, that guy is not even on the map. Charmain alwasy seems to look like she's eaten something bad. I do like this cast but can't imagine who will win. Maybe between Roxanne and Sean.
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Konamouse
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 1:43 pm
Lee is thinking like Trump. Go for the big sale. Look at the people you have and utilize their talents without micromanaging. And I have to admire his leadership: Provide positive reinforcement for the skills of his team. Tarek has talent, and Lee utilized it. I think that if Lee didn't agree with something Tarek did, Lee would not have trouble making changes if he wanted something different. On the other hand, he got a free ride for two weeks when he wasn't part of the team. He has to prove himself more than once to make up for that. 'squeek'
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 11:41 pm
I was really happy to see Andrea get in that taxi.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 2:28 am
hmmm...sounds like Sea would have been happy if Andrea was under the taxi, too! 
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Nancypj
Member
08-17-2001
| Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 8:25 am
Not that Andrea didn't have her flaws, but I really felt Allie should have been the one to go this week. I was very surprised that when she mentioned how she was gone for two hours and came back to an ugly brochure, Andrea didn't chime in with the reason Allie was gone for two hours - getting off the ferry to go back to get the notebook. Why did she go with Tammy anyhow? And, didn't someone even ask if everything was retrieved from the counter as they were all leaving? And when Allie finally did get to the graphic place, she just started right in about what she didn't like. I don't recall her offering suggestions, just criticism. Andrea should not have jumped up from the chair in frustration quite so soon, but I can kinda see where it would tick her off, seeing as it was a stupid mistake that delayed Allie's involvement in the task in the first place. And it was Tammy who forgot the notebook. Nobody took her to task for that either. They were all so focused on ganging up on Andrea that all other transgressions were ignored. I can't figure who of those left is Apprentice-worthy...
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Madelane
Member
08-20-2001
| Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 8:46 am
Oh yeah, about that cab! Did anyone else notice that the ad on top this week was, like, whited-out? It had nothing on it, like they forgot to superimpose the Yahoo ad or whatever they put on there in Canada. I'm curious if anyone else noticed.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 9:31 am
I watch on Global in Ontario and it had the Yahoo ad.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 12:56 pm
Apprentice-worthy -- now there's a thought. Based on exposure on the show, there's really only been one "quality" apprentice (Bill from 1st season). Haven't heard a word about the rest, which makes me wonder if they've been able to keep up w/The Trump's expectations. Of those that are left, I wouldn't mind seeing Sean or Roxanne (is that the right name?). Lee seems to be good at emulating Trump, but he seems a bit young and green to be given such a position. I wasn't a bit impressed w/Allie's "blood on the walls" talk -- in fact, it rather freaked me out w/its violent images. Andrea may have been difficult to work with, but a good leader tries to draw those workers in rather than attacking them so viciously. Granted -- this is a "game" to eliminate your competition so it's not a true leadership position, but still...it wouldn't bother me to see Allie gone next. Up until last night, I didn't have much of an opinion of her; now I do, and it isn't pretty!
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 4:43 pm
They certainly ganged up on her but I’m sure that is not the first time Andrea was ganged up on. She’s abrasive in a condescending way…a personality trait that won’t get you too far in a team setting or when you need those around you to rally for you. Andrea was not the sole reason or a pivotal reason they lost but her personality made it easy to passionately single her out. I always tell young people gaining managerial positions that the most important skill they need to hone are their people skills. If you are well received, people will work their best for you and have your back.
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Monday, May 01, 2006 - 5:12 pm
i'm wondering if i should start a new thread for tonight. maybe there isn't a show tonight? i still love this show, unlike many of you. i don't like Trump, as a person, but i like his show. if there is a show tonight, could someone let me (anyone else want to know?)know who was fired? thanks in advance.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Monday, May 01, 2006 - 5:19 pm
Yes, Abby, there's a show tonight, but I'm going to record the episode later in the week on CNBC, cause it comes on the same time as 24 tonight (Jack Bauer trumps Trump!).
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Monday, May 01, 2006 - 5:22 pm
thanks baby for the info. i'm always glad to hear whenever trump gets trumped, so it will be worth the wait to find out who goes. lol
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Idolworship
Member
05-07-2003
| Monday, May 01, 2006 - 5:36 pm
I'm with you, Abby; I love the show, but don't think Trump is even a tenth of "all that." Darn! I got all happy, thinking someone was spoiling
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Abby7
Member
07-17-2002
| Monday, May 01, 2006 - 5:42 pm
nope, sorry idol, just me wishing. lol i just checked your profile. i see you are in southern ca too. are you close to los angeles?
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Idolworship
Member
05-07-2003
| Monday, May 01, 2006 - 5:49 pm
60 miles east, in Redlands. Gosh, I wonder who got kicked out? Anyone? ;)
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