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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Monday, March 02, 2009 - 7:49 am
why does Rodman do these shows???? yes, Ginger.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Monday, March 02, 2009 - 11:27 am
I enjoyed Rodman on the Mole, even though I thought I wouldn't. So, I'm glad he didn't get eliminated. A Dice Clay was just a bore (and too full of himself). So far, an interesting start to the show. I've always liked Joan rivers. Remember when she would sit in for Carson?
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Monday, March 02, 2009 - 12:26 pm
That Annie is coming across as the new Piers. She's got the rich, generous friends but can't work well with others. Trump was sure ready to make excuses for her, though. Since Trump has a hotel in Atlantic City and Annie has many gambler friends, it must be a fine line that Trump has to tread.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, March 02, 2009 - 12:39 pm
I'm glad to hear Andrew Dice Clay is gone. I would not watch this show if he was still on it. I don't care if it's an act or not, his misogynistic snarkiness offends me. I think the women are just as well-known as the men, they just don't have the medal count. Some of the men are well known for NOT being nice guys.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Monday, March 02, 2009 - 1:38 pm
One of my favorite parts was in the BR and Dennis tried to say he is always the victim...LOL, but Trump wouldn't let him get away with that statement. Dennis was also on Celebrity Big Brother UK a few years ago and he was the same way. (Not so pleasant) I could have sworn there was a Survivor tribe named "Kotu"...LOL But I went and looked it up and was "Rotu" in season 4. Pretty close, though. ALso, I think the boys have much more star power. I'm no stranger to tv, and I had only heard of 3 of the women, but I knew of 6 of the men.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, March 02, 2009 - 2:04 pm
I think the women are more diversified and that's why: From the pic at the top, left to right, you have MEN: Comedian, singer, country singer, sports, sports, TV personality, sports, comedian WOMEN: Poker, Playboy, TV personality, TV personality, reality "star", TV personality, sports, singer That said, I think the women may be able to tap more donors than the men.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Monday, March 02, 2009 - 2:32 pm
wow I only know 3 of both the men and women.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Monday, March 02, 2009 - 2:34 pm
LOL.. and I know almost all of the contestants for this season, whereas last season I only knew a handful.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, March 02, 2009 - 2:47 pm
MEN: I knew by face: Dice, Rodman, Scott Hamilton I knew by name: McKnight, Clint Black, Hershel Walker, Tom Green NEVER heard of: Jesse James, (well I had heard about the wild west thief..) WOMEN: I knew by face: Joan and Melissa Rivers I knew by name: Khloe (well her last name. hadn't heard of Khloe Kardasian) I knew ONLY BECAUSE of a PREVIOUS REALITY SHOW: Brande NEVER heard of before: Annie, Claudia, Natalie, Tionne.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Monday, March 02, 2009 - 3:21 pm
I'm familiar with all of the men, but only 3 of the Women (the 2 Rivers and the bunny).
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Monday, March 02, 2009 - 6:38 pm
Hi again... I'm here to plead a case. From what I've read here, I gather most of the board was turned off by Annie Duke's bossy,harsh,abbrasive personality. Not a lot of people know much about her so here's a link to wiki. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Duke Well, she's kinda of a god to many female poker players (poker is still very much an old boys club). She broke a lot of cielings. She's a cool chick. I met her once, briefly, at a gathering at MGM. She seemed funny, charming and much more relaxed but mosrly very nice. Here's a link to wiki. So maybe watch her a from the corner of your eye and next week and give her another chance?? ;). Thanks...I sure hope this isn't off topic and that I might have to make a gorgeous mod work. ;(
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Monday, March 02, 2009 - 7:24 pm
Annie Duke lives in Portland. She is very generous with her time and money for various causes here.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Monday, March 02, 2009 - 7:26 pm
You don't need to convince me Lil, Annie is one of my favorite poker players of all time!!!
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Oregonguy
Member
02-12-2006
| Monday, March 02, 2009 - 7:52 pm
if you just put the names out there, no pics or area of entertainment i would recognize every guy but brian (would recognize with pic/desc.) only 4 women. wouldnt know tionne (would with pic/descr) and not at all period annie, natalie and claudia
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Monday, March 02, 2009 - 7:56 pm
Julieboo...to help give you a bit more perspective on Jesse James, he's married to Sandra Bullock.
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Monday, March 02, 2009 - 8:55 pm
That's awesome what she's done at the poker tables, and it's nice that she contributes to charity, as do most if not all of the so called celebs on this show, but last night she was boorish and obnoxious and I won't root for her. She is this years Piers and that means she'll probably win and I'll hate it again ... sigh ...
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 7:47 am
Whether Annie Duke does good things or not, her attitude was a bit offputting. Her reaction to the cupcakes when Brande wanted to sell a tray was completely wrong, and she was pretty loud about in IN FRONT OF the customer. It's totally not necessary to be rude and obnoxious to the other celebrities. Case in point... her attitude when Claudia said she was the weakest link (in the BR and when she said Brande was the strongest). She really thought SHE was the best. If she's this year's Piers, I may not be able to watch much of this season. You don't need to rollercoaster over everyone to "get your own way" and while she may be a very nice person in RL, she's not impressing me on this show.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 10:16 am
I agree that Annie came off as pushy and aggressive. It's a trait that might help her team win cash for their various charities but won't win her Miss congeniality from her team or the viewers. I don't think Annie cared much if she offended that guy that wanted an entire tray. Heck, it wasn't about the cupcakes it was about the CASH. When kids knock on my door selling chocolate I just donate $5 and bypass the chocolate. It would have bothered me a little too that an entire tray of cupcakes would be gone....just give me the check and move on....it's about the charity NOT the treats. People aren't buying "cupcakes" for thousands of dollars, they were making a charitable donation. The focus should have been on raising revenues and you can't do that if you are out of cup cakes. It would be great if Annie was all sweet and defer to others but that's not going to happen unless she feels she doesn't have the chops for a specific challenge....I could see her then deferring to others. I don't see Annie being much like Piers, Piers was mean where I saw Annie as being tough, focused and no nonsense.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 11:10 am
The guy could have decided it wasn't worth it to make a donation. He kind of had that look on his face, but he was doing it for Brande (and the cameras). If you're gonna treat people like crap, do it after you have the money in hand, yes? I'm also not saying she should be sweet. But putting a cap on the 'tude would go a long way in likeability. You obviously disagree, but I saw plenty of mean.
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 11:51 am
If Annie was so concerned about running out of cupcakes, she could have sweetly explained the issue to the gent, thanked him profusely for his VERY generous donation, and asked him if he could just take half the remaining cupcakes so they could continue raising money for charity. As it was, she was snotty and overly focused on things and stuff and not people, and that never makes for a very good charity fundraiser.
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Bluedenim
Member
08-09-2007
| Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 1:18 pm
If Annie was so concerned about running out of cupcakes, she could have sweetly explained the issue to the gent, thanked him profusely for his VERY generous donation, and asked him if he could just take half the remaining cupcakes so they could continue raising money for charity. Perfectly stated! I was honestly thinking to myself...why does he need all of the cupcakes anyway. It would have been nice if someone could have politely explained that it would be generous of him if he would leave some cupcakes so that others would have a chance to donate as well.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 2:32 pm
Exactly, Kar!!! She was rude, in front of the guy who was generous with his $$ and time. He didn't have to donate then. He could've walked away (and honestly, he looked like he wanted to!). Snotty is a good word. Annie was also snotty in the BR. She was really surprised she wasn't considered the best on the team. LOL!
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Boberg
Member
10-04-2002
| Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 2:47 pm
I'll take Piers or Annie on my team anytime. They are the kind of people that make things happen. I love Ms Joan Rivers...she is of the age where you never know what will pop out of her mouth. I watch her on QVC frequently and I know she has surprised several of the hosts with what she said...lol I totally loved the way she complimented everyone for their win and tries to keep the team cohesive. "Celebrity Apprentice" is much better than the regular Apprentices. Raising lots of money for charities and putting on a fun show, one that even the Donald has to restrain himself at times. Now thats worthwhile entertainment in my book.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 4:10 pm
ITA with everything you said Boberg. I love Celebrity Apprentice so much more than the regular Apprentice shows. With regard to Joan Rivers, I can't wait until I'm much older - you won't believe the crap that is going to come out of my mouth. My father is in his 70s and he gets away with saying anything anywhere.
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 5:13 pm
Boberg wrote- I'll take Piers or Annie on my team anytime. They are the kind of people that make things happen. ITA, especially when it comes to raising money. Piers was great at it and brought in tons for worth while charities. I hope Annie can do the same. It looks like she may have the drive, determination and brains to do so. Maybe she can't be all nice and polite and get things done. I'll just have to tune in next week and she if Annie decides to play nicey-nice with the girls.
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