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Costacat
Member

07-15-2000

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 - 6:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just can't see her picking Brian. I mean, have they even had a full mouth, tongue-thrusting passionate kind of kiss? It seems that all we see are just "pecks." Which are fine between friends but not something you'd expect to see between lovers (or potential lovers).

I'm starting to question Larissa's being on this show. She said that this was handed to her, she didn't seek it out. So I'm thinking she was either looking for a free vacation or two and/or wanted her 15 minutes (plus) in the limelight.

I totally understand Fredo's reaction. But he could've STOPPED watching as soon as he realized what he was seeing. And what did he expect? That she'd not be getting all kissy with someone else? I think what threw him over the edge though was when she said that he (Jim) made her feel like no one else there did. (And oh, yeah, did the producers HAVE to include SOUND with that? Wouldn't video have been enough?) At any rate, although I understand Fredo's reaction, I think it was a bit over-reacted, and I think it was in poor taste of the producers to pull a stunt like that.

Oh yeah, with regards to Jim. I truly do think he's not as smart as he thinks. I don't know if he freezes in front of cameras, but if you really have a true connection with someone, conversation flows easily and naturally. I think Larissa was "grilling" him because he just never really talked. Seems to me there was only a physical attraction there. Seems to me he really was a scarecrow needing a brain! (Honestly? I'd have kicked him off lots sooner... all that hovering over her, talking to her neck/shoulder... a little TOO much, y'know?)

Ladybug007
Member

08-13-2000

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 - 7:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Fredo was right on when he told her that she was looking for opportunity....What is the reason she left Fabio..cause she was with him for the wrong reasons...Um, to me that says...OPPORTUNITY!

Jasper
Member

09-14-2000

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 - 8:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Jim's actions seemed almost choreographed, like that is how he acts with all women he is trying to get in the sack. Nothing seemd overly spontaneous, and when someone keeps saying how he is stereotyped as stupid, kinda makes you think he is, certainly didn't come off as a Mensa candidate.

Gil seems like a non entity, almost seems akward.

Brian I too would have booted him ages ago, unfortuantely solely based on his accent

I think Larissa was going to turf Jim and had to regroup when Fredo didn't appear.

Both guys seemed shocked at her secret I can't imagine being married before or having a child is that shocking.

Konamouse
Member

07-16-2001

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 - 9:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yes, Azlen, I noticed that the mountain bike park seemed to be the same as the finish of the Amazing Race (and pointed it out to my hubby). Never give up a good location, huh?

'squeek'

Happymom
Member

01-20-2003

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 - 4:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
After reading the posts here and the recap on the nbc website, I finally have an understaning of what happened on the show...which I missed. I think that is really weird that they didn't show the other hometown dates before she eliminated Jim.

I wonder if she would've picked Fredo over Brian. We'll never know. She had to narrow it down to one hunk and one avg. joe. She may have chosen Fredo over Brian if the producers hadn't shown Fredo that tape of Larissa and Jim.

I agree, she hasn't passionately kissed Brian (I think they'd have shown it if she had). She didn't passionately kiss any of the joes, did she? For that reason, I think she'll pick Gil. I hope she doesn't pick Brian, he's already fallen in love with her. I think if she picks him, he'll be more heart broken later if she then never has a romantic relationship with him.

Realfan
Member

08-08-2001

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 - 4:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
OK, let's speculate on Larissa's secret! Any ideas??

--She's really a guy.

--She had an extreme makeover and used to be ugly.

--She really weighs 350 pounds and is hiding it with a carefully chosen wardrobe.

--She's a natural blonde.

--She has a criminal record.

--She is a mother.

--She's married.

--She's an alien.

--She's an unattached Siamese twin.

--She doesn't love any of them.

--She's still in love with Fabio.

--She's a professional actress.

Your turn!

Scorpiomoon
Member

06-06-2002

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 - 4:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
-She's a successful, wealthy stock broker on Wall Street. :-)

Realbiz
Member

10-24-2002

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 - 5:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Realfan - you got all the good ones already, but here are some more:

- She is divorced
- She is a robot
- She is allergic to cats, dogs or horses
- She has a boyfriend but hasn't broken up with him
- She is a MBA (married-but-available)
- She used to be a Whitehouse Intern
- She attended AAA
- She was a reject from ABC's the Bachelorette




Realfan
Member

08-08-2001

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 - 5:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
BWAH!! These are all good ones!

I forgot an obvious one:

--She's a lesbian.

Duh!

I never heard of an "MBA." Interesting! (Oh, the stuff you learn on this BB!)

More:

--She's an illegal alien who needs to marry for a Green Card.

--She's a dope addict.

--She's twelve.



Purplecow
Member

12-08-2003

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 - 6:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    

quote:

She really weighs 350 pounds and is hiding it with a carefully chosen wardrobe.


I hope that's the secret so she can show all of us how she does it! LOL!

Woofy
Member

08-09-2001

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 - 8:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Shs a Republican?

Marmosquirm
Member

09-10-2003

Thursday, February 26, 2004 - 3:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
How about......

She's bisexual?



Danzdol
Member

04-21-2001

Thursday, February 26, 2004 - 10:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I can't imagine what can be so terrible....kids, a divorce....lesbian, bisexual...so what?

Something terrible would be if she (GOD FORBID)was terminally ill with cancer or something of the sort, that s the ONLY thing that would be shocking to me and why she would really want someone more like Brian that would not be as superfial........supposedly.

Also, they did show her dancing with Brian, it appeared that he tells her I Love You and they show her dancing as she cries...........

All I can say is.....bring back Michael Kline.....gosh I loved looking at him.....soooo hot!

Beachcomber
Member

08-26-2003

Thursday, February 26, 2004 - 12:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am snowed in at home today and just saw the commercial where the announcer says "just when you think its over its not and she has a big secret" and that got me thinking. Could it be that she doesn't pick either of these guys and has contacted Fredo to come back and she picks him? That would be a big shocking secret for sure. I see her more with him than Brian or Gil.


Lve2laff
Member

01-16-2004

Thursday, February 26, 2004 - 2:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Here is a thought about the "big secret" I think that Larissa was paid to do this show, and she is an actress-promised x amount of money if she can get one of the guys to fall in love with her. She is crying because she has come to care about some of these guys-Brian---and feels guilty about him pouring his heart out. Remember, this was filmed at the same time as Ave Joe 1. The producers had no idea if the first one was popular, and this one has had different twists. I just think that it could be that simple, given her being a spokesman for Trump Taj-I dont think it is some of the other, although funny, ideas. Anyone else?

Starshine40
Member

07-30-2002

Friday, February 27, 2004 - 2:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
On a promo I saw tonight, when they mentioned her secret then there was a shot of a plane coming in for a landing. makes me go hmmmmmm?????

Auntiemike
Member

09-17-2001

Friday, February 27, 2004 - 10:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
In one promo Larissa asked Gil what he was wanting out of this and Gil confessed to wanting to be an actor and to get exposure toward that goal by being on this show. Did not seem to go well with Larissa judging by her expression.

Still wondering what her big secret is. Brian is so smitten he would be willing to overlook most anything, I think. Unfortunately that is not healthy.

Scorpiomoon
Member

06-06-2002

Friday, February 27, 2004 - 1:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Auntiemike: Are you serious (re: the promo)?

Oh ho, this should be very interesting.

Madelane
Member

08-20-2001

Friday, February 27, 2004 - 2:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yeah I saw it too - his answer was obnoxious. It looked like she was asking about what he would like to happen for THEM after the show and his jack ass says he'd like to become an actor "of course."

Earthmother
Member

07-14-2002

Friday, February 27, 2004 - 2:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think she has a child. That would sure make a difference as to who would be a better fit in her life. Brian appears to me to be more settled and perhaps more eager to be the father type..

Starshine40
Member

07-30-2002

Friday, February 27, 2004 - 3:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just want to add that Larissa did look shocked when Gil told her he wanted to become an actor (in the promo).

Auntiemike
Member

09-17-2001

Friday, February 27, 2004 - 4:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Based on all I've seen so far on this program, the hunks sure don't have a lot of redeeming qualities, do they? Of course, I prefer a little body hair myself so that 6-pack look on smooth skin does nothing for this older woman! LOL



Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Friday, February 27, 2004 - 4:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think Meek may reveal that she used to be a Geek or
that she lived with Fabio or was married previously.



Abby7
Member

07-17-2002

Friday, February 27, 2004 - 9:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just came here to post about the secret. I, too, noticed a jet flying over (i took it to mean someone was being flown in) just as it was said she had a secret.

I had two immediate thoughts. One, a child. However, that wouldn't be fair to bring the child in as "some shocking secret". A child should not have made a difference nor kept a secret IMO. Two, she cleared things up with Fredo and asked him to come back.

Now, on second thought, I realize I have no idea.:>) The plane is especially what is throwing me off.

I, too, saw the clip of Larissa asking Gil what he wanted out of this. He said, well, acting, of course. She gave him a surprised/somewhat disgusted look. Then they showed a quick clip (different one, as he is wearing different clothes) of Gil and Larissa. Gil looked upset about something.



Rslover
Member

11-19-2002

Friday, February 27, 2004 - 10:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Maybe, Gil is the ex-boyfriend she was talking about, not that this makes any sense!