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Jhezzie
Member
07-05-2001
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 12:35 am
I guess the "icky" factor is universal.
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Kappy
Member
06-29-2002
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 12:36 am
Well . . . as shallow as she came across, she didn't come out anywhere near as bad as Gill did, imo. I said earlier that I felt the producers had made some kind of deal with her in order for her to not walk on the first night when she saw the average Joes. I think Brian was real but it was set up between her and Gill so that she would continue with the show and pick someone but not have to actually go through with any kind of relationship. I mean come on, what jerk would have that kind of reaction just because her ex was Fabio. Give me a break! Totally set up if I ever saw one. It's just too bad they had to break somebody else's heart in the process. to this whole show.
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Cathie
Member
08-16-2000
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 12:40 am
What a total waste of time! We have a Purple Cow here, too!
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 12:42 am
Well, that was totally ridiculous!! Sheeesh! I must admit I have reservations regarding watching Adam's show after what happened to "Bachelor Bob" when he got his own show. It would be a pity for everyone to change their opinion of him. Oh well.....
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Sunrvrose
Member
08-13-2001
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 12:49 am
Note directly aimed at Larissa: I am sooooooooo mad I'm spitting bullets. I find many of these shows truely repugnent, but this takes the cake. Goshdarnit, I was actually spilling lots of real tears. I just kept saying, "You <> You <>h HOW COULD YOU, choose that <>. Ya wanna talk about shallow? That <> dude couldn't string together one SIMPLE sentence. Then he "rejects" you because you lived with Fabio. Sorry, you are a totally useless waste of my time. I am so sorry I wasted a few weeks of my time on you. I hope that Brian feels the same way. You don't deserve Brian or any other decent man, and you will not have a future in show biz. You totally blew your 15 min. After what I saw tonight, I hope I NEVER see your face again, any time, any where.
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Max
Member
08-12-2000
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 12:56 am
LAME LAME LAME LAME LAME and Ptooey! Both versions of this show have proven the stereotype that beautiful women SAY they want men of substance and that looks are secondary, but when it comes down to brass tacks, they take looks over substance every time. Way to go, girls! Make us all look bad. I'm glad that Brian opened his heart. I hope he takes Ruth Gordon's advice in "Harold and Maude": Go and love some more!!! I'm sure there are lots of women of substance in Boston who would love to have him. The one thing Larissa said that was right on was that he deserved someone who could love him back fully and completely. As for the fit over Fabio, I truly don't get it. Maybe it's like some above said -- Gil was just looking for an easy way out. Judging Fabio by the fact that he's posed for covers of romance novels is patently ridiculous. I have no idea what kind of person Fabio is, but how can someone dislike him just because he had a very successful modeling career? So what if it was a niche market, the guy took it to the bank! That's more that lameo Gil can say about HIS acting/modeling career prospects. Buh-Bye Gil, don't let the doorknob hit ya where the good Lord split ya! As for Larissa, I truly hope she didn't run back to Brian. I think he can do better. If they run another of these shows with beautiful women seeking "substance, not just looks", I won't be watching. I will watch Adam, though. Although by the end of the show, I'll probably be disappointed -- again!
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Sunrvrose
Member
08-13-2001
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 12:56 am
Mods, I am counting on you to do what you need to do to make my post more civilized. I am about at my personal apex of outrage. So feel free to calm my post. (ya know, the last time I was this mad was when Nichole of BB kept getting away with all she did)
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Starshine40
Member
07-30-2002
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 1:01 am
K9lover1 asked, "at the risk of sounding like I live in a box - what's with this Fabio. Can someone explain who he is?" earlier post by realfan: Realfan Member 08-08-2001 Monday, March 01, 2004 - 9:59 am -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I write historical romances for a living, and Fabio has always bugged me. He was just a cover model, for god's sake, and then he decided to "write" romance novels himself, because you know, it's so very easy--ha! He published a few under his name--written by a ghost writer, of course. What a dork. Now he's just an aging model who has hit middle age and is apparently trying to hang onto his youth with young pretty things like Larissa.
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Starshine40
Member
07-30-2002
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 1:14 am
Last month Melana Scanlin (sp?) of AJ1 and Erin Brodie of For Love or Money (1 & 2) were interviewed by Lesley Machado on the TV Guide Channel, mostly about their tv viewing preferences. However, Melana did make a comment about the "writers" on their show being good!!!! How much of this show was scripted???? The scene with Larissa & Gil tonight where she "chose" him seemed to me to be especially poor acting.... I do think Brian and the AJ's were not acting, but the hunks and the gals were. On the other hand we do know David Daskal and one of the other joes are actors also, soooooo...... I think I'm going to swear off all these "reality" shows except Survivor!!!!!
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Dynair
Member
01-06-2004
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 1:27 am
I really think we've all been had. I do think that the ending was set up by the producers. There have been other posts earlier questioning the veracity of this show after Fredo's largely faked voyeuristic voyage. Did anyone else think that Gil did an awful job of being mortally offended by Fabio, that Larissa's last speech was so corny it reeked of some writer trying to moralize her "plight"? We love reality shows because, even edited, we feel that we're getting something real. I'm disgusted by this show.
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Dynair
Member
01-06-2004
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 1:30 am
LOL Starshine40--was writing my post when you posted yours. Same train of thought.
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Beachcomber88
Member
02-27-2003
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 2:02 am
Message boards across the web are going to be flooded with comments about this craptacular ending. Pretty much an exact copy of the first Average Joe. The pretty boy getting spoken to as if he's the loser, only to have it turn around and have him declared the surprising winner. The Average Joe being lauded with compliments and talk about how great he is, only to get the knife shoved right into his heart. Lame! Gil's stammering "I think we can have fun...(pause)... I think we really have a chance." Even lamer. I'm not surprised he stormed out. His insecurity was already high - having to live up to Fabio's memory was the last straw. I don't really think it was scripted - it's exactly what I would expect from him. I wish that the producers would have tied it up more rather than just showing the sunset. Like..."Brian and Larissa have since reunited. Although they are not dating, they remain the best of friends. Gil has not spoken to Larissa since the taping of this show." That would have been more satisfying than the fade to black.
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Cr8ofdata
Member
01-13-2004
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 5:24 am
I now think it was a set up - with ALL of them knowing it but Brian. Why else did they have cameras on the beach with them? Thought this was a "time" for them to have together and get to know each other with NO camara's! I hate this show!!! I will only watch the real reality shows from now on...
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Lve2laff
Member
01-16-2004
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 5:45 am
I have to agree with the posts above. First of all, this ending really did stink. The only good part was that Larissa got "dumped" which she deserved. Brian seems like a great guy and I felt it was CRUEL that they set him up to be rejected like that. Did anyone remotely think she would pick him? My heart wanted to believe that she would pick the guy with the heart, personality, and sincerity? My head knew that she would go for "the looks" and that it probably was pretty scripted. Remember, from what we read about these reality shows, people admit that the editing is key. I will never watch another AJ show-including Adam, who I really did like. I just dont want to honor this crap any more. IMHO.
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Marameko
Member
07-15-2002
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 6:25 am
Brian is such a good guy,he deserves so much better then this woman.I am just glad this was the only episode I watched, this show should not return, if it does BOYCOTT and do not waste time watching.
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Zules
Member
08-21-2000
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 6:50 am
Before I say anything else, my disclaimer is that I watched the first episode and the finale and nothing in between. I could kick myself for even watching that much! Larissa did exactly what I expected her to, she picked the empty headed pretty boy. Gil was shallow and looking for his 15 minutes, he got them. Where I seem to disagree with the rest of you is about Brian. He may seem sweet, etc. But am I the only one who is critical of this guy? I mean he's 31 years old, he's never told a girl he loves her and when he finally does, she just happens to be a gorgeous model type? Is it just me or is he as shallow as the other two? As much as I liked Adam (I did watch AJ1 all the way through), I will not be watching his show either due to the lack of Average Janes. They are already setting me up to dislike Adam by the end of the show so why waste my time? Sheesh!
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Bizee
Member
08-17-2002
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 7:06 am
Just saw Today show, and she is with Gil all lovey dovey. gag
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 7:12 am
It looks like Adam's show has pretty girls. Not Average Janes. Isn't that sexist?
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Luvmykitties
Member
01-02-2004
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 7:12 am
Larissa and Gill were just on the Today show. They are TOGETHER! They made up - and "are going to give it a shot, but are 3000 miles apart" and Gill "works a lot"
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Bbrock
Member
09-13-2000
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 7:23 am
I think we've all been BAMBOOZLED!!! Argghhh what a let down!
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Ohiomobprincess
Member
11-07-2003
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 7:26 am
I can't believe I wasted the last couple of weeks watching this show. That had to be the cheesiest ending I've ever seen. Fake, fake, fake. I think I've had enough of the "dating" reality shows for a long time.
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Lve2laff
Member
01-16-2004
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 7:29 am
ok, someone help me. I had to leave for work and did not watch Today. THEY ARE TOGETHER? Please, someone help me. OMG. they will never make it. I have had it and will NOT watch any longer.
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Awareinva
Member
08-13-2001
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 7:51 am
All I can say is if Gil and Larissa think that this will launch their acting careers, GOOD LUCK! I have never seen worse acting (and that's all it was folks) in my life!! After being bamboozled in AJ1, I swore I wouldn't watch this one.... sucker that I am I ended up watching it, but saw the lay of the land immediately from the promos that Gil would be picked. And leaving because she dated Fabio???? Lame, lame, lame, more lame. I liked Adam on AJ1 but am afraid to watch his show because this seems to be a very scripted "reality" show. But after my tirade last time and caving in to watch AJ2, I'll probably be tuning in...sigh!!
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Ohiomobprincess
Member
11-07-2003
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 8:09 am
I didn't watch the first AJ, and I'm mad I watched the second one. Obviously I won't be watching Adam's show either.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Tuesday, March 02, 2004 - 8:30 am
Call me naive, I honestly thought she was going to pick Brian. My husband on the other hand just said cynically oh come on it will be looks all the way. I was stunned, Gil rarely smiled never looked anything but blank and could hardly string 6 words together. The guy was so stiff, I thought his remark about acting was a joke, maybe it was he has no facial expressions, perhaps it was his lame attempt at making a funny. What connection go with her gut to hook up with a non entity, the guy hardly showed a personality. Poor Brian his face just said it all. When Gil stomped off like a little kid I said to dh what's the problem who cares (I think Fabio is icky as well), still not sure what his issue was, I guess he was afraid he wouldn't measure up. In my opinion just like many others he was looking for a way out. WHy he would think it was all a lie because she didn't reveal an old boyfriend is beyond me, did they run down everyone they had ever been with and she omitted him? Strange, I mean the thing that I remember most about him is the incident on the roller coaster and the sea gull in the head.
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