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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Saturday, April 17, 2004 - 10:23 am
"O will open VH1 DIVAS." Won't watch that, either . . . but I probably wouldn't anyway. 
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Gemma120in2002
Member
07-05-2003
| Saturday, April 17, 2004 - 10:30 am
I e-mailed Herbal essence too, and here's what I wrote: Yes, I'm another person ranting and raving against the hiring of Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth as a representative/actor in any of your commercials. I am not in favor of rewarding her for her poor behavior. She's one of the few people who have crossed the line from being someone we love to hate, to being someone we just want to go away. Hire Sam Solovey instead. Up 'til now it's only been women having "organic experiences" perhaps it would be fun to throw in a twist and instead of a woman doing all the moaning and groaning, you pan to the happy camper and it's Sam with a head-full of lather. Then when he realizes that he's been discovered, he gives "the stare". The evening gown worked for him, bet this would too.
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Saturday, April 17, 2004 - 10:57 am
Sunshyne...I had a thought about the meet and greet. I don't feel that Kwame OR Troy had true control over it. I have attended and partially run (they are usually collaborative efforts ie Radio promotion v artist) quite a few of them once upon a time and it all boils down to the artist's management and how many folks THEY want to allow in. I recall frantically putting out some fires on this front when artists management agree to something and their staff or they change it last min. Kwame specifically said he wanted only small groups coming in at a time...yet there were huge lines. First off, that many invites/passes should never have been given out. That was done by Jessica's folks way before Kwame became involved. It reminds me of the incident here in MA at a WalMart where Jessica Simpson did a CD signing that turned into a near riot due to excessive fans and poor organization. And trust me Kwame wasn't part of that lol. As a PR person my gut says her folks are trying to hype her as SOOO hot, in demand and adored, and this is one way to get that on the press and on TV. I just hope no one gets hurt in the process. I don't think this was "talked out" like you suggested because then they would have had to say, "Hey, we said no more than 25 at a time but Jessica's staff let in hundreds," thereby showing they weren't really calling the shots. Much as I hate to insult my fav Troy, the only thing I felt he truly handled poorly was how he told the crowds to line up. He should have turned on that "good old boy" charm he used so many times rather than talking to people like they were lining up in kindergarten. Fair is fair. I'll blame him for that...his tone was wrong, and it's ironic that his usual self would have served him much better IMHO. But I really think the rest was Jessica's people. Let's face it...both these events had to go off relatively flawlessly for Trump. So both Bill and Kwame were given "leader" roles, but I don't believe for a minute that THEY weren't really running the events. They just thought they were lol.
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Saturday, April 17, 2004 - 11:03 am
Ok I'm gonna play advocate for a minute here -- just for some food for thought. Why is Omarosa getting ANY shot any any success right now? Look at this board and all the others. Who are folks talking about? WE are giving her the power, even though most of us seem repulsed by her. Company's WILL use her if they think she is hot (and they don't care if she is good hot or bad hot). So I think the best way we can insure her failure is to never speak of her and not give her that power. JMHO
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Hootyhoot
Member
12-18-2001
| Saturday, April 17, 2004 - 11:09 am
Gemma, I think Herbal Essence should hire you! I love your Sam commercial ... surely they would too!
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Sherbabe
Member
07-28-2002
| Saturday, April 17, 2004 - 11:49 am
omarosa & mike boogie....just go away
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, April 17, 2004 - 12:50 pm
Gemma, I agree with hooty..that Sam idea is a great one! I think it would be so funny! and Sam is one that people do end up liking unlike O. PS I agree 100% with you too, Sher, re O and Mike boogie.
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Gemma120in2002
Member
07-05-2003
| Saturday, April 17, 2004 - 1:33 pm
Lurknomore, I agree with you to a point about ignoring someone so they'll go away, but when a business has been negotiating with someone, and the public knows about it, it is then within the power of the viewing/purchasing public to make their opinions known. By going to Herbal Essence, I very definately let them know how I feel about their possible future representative. I'm sure that many people were far more descriptive and passionate about their feelings than I was! LOL! I don't write to companies very often about things like this, but I definately want this woman to be on minute 14 1/2 of her 15 minutes of fame. The Herbal Essence commercials are annoying enough, just imagine that commercial with that woman! No no no nonononono! 
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Saturday, April 17, 2004 - 2:42 pm
I think she's more like on minute 25 of her 15 minutes of fame. And counting . . .
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Saturday, April 17, 2004 - 4:58 pm
I don't like Omarosa but why would you try to stop someone from making a living? Will it make everyone feel better if she is jobless and files for bankruptcy? It is just a t.v. show and she gave us lots of entertainment. Let her make her money, Clairol has media people that I am sure have already figured out having her as a spokesperson wont sell a lot of shampoo.
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Saturday, April 17, 2004 - 5:21 pm
I don't begrudge her making a living. I just don't want to see her on my TV anymore.
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Lurknomore
Member
07-07-2001
| Saturday, April 17, 2004 - 5:28 pm
ROFLMAO...Why Maris??? Cause that's what we do here isn't it?! Hehe. I think that's why so many of us came together via the original BB, a show that totally lent itself to having the audience be a part of it (voting, banners, actual 24/7 access). So I think that...hang on remember folks I have a really bad back so don't make me duck too fast or long lol...many folks don't want to just watch the shows and gab about them, but rather want to play a role in them. It's why I like things like public voting etc...gives us a legit outlet for that role. But sometimes it just gets bigger than that. I'm not taking a side btw, just my opinion on Maris's question of "why." I'm gonna go get a headstart and find a hiding spot now lol. Sheesh I don't usually get controversal until BB 
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Saturday, April 17, 2004 - 5:29 pm
I will never be an Oma defender but I was out of work for nearly two years and there is only once person on the face of this earth I want to see unemployed, and it ain't Omarosa. but that is a post for news and views not here. I don't think people have to worry about her being on TV and being in commercials.
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Luvmykitties
Member
01-02-2004
| Saturday, April 17, 2004 - 7:39 pm
I just noticed that I never posted the link to the full article: DEALS WITH THE DEVIL http://www.nypost.com/entertainment/18963.htm
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Tabbyking
Member
03-11-2002
| Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 11:51 am
<>. i just protest things for my reasons. if someone wants to save on their taxes, God bless 'em. i want to save on mine, too! i just don't feel omarosa is a good model/image. that's my own opinion.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 11:58 am
I am just sick and tired of morally corrupt people being rewarded by the media with sweet financial deals.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 12:44 pm
You know, I think O is so delusional, she is incapable of being morally corrupt. I think morally corrupt people at least know they are being bad, but gleefully get off on getting away with it. But I still don't think she should be rewarded for her behavior. It just adds to her delusion. <wanders off pondering what morally corrupt thing I can do to get me a sweet financial deal. I have bills to pay...>
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 12:49 pm
I have been pondering the same thing Who! LOL
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 12:57 pm
"I am just sick and tired of morally corrupt people being rewarded by the media with sweet financial deals." I am just sick and tired of Omarosa!
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Rvon
Member
12-11-2003
| Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 2:42 pm
I dislike the Clairol commercials so much I immediately switch the channel to anything other than that commercial. As much as I detest Omarosa's behaviour, it will not matter to me if she is in the commerical or not. I won't watch it. And besides, her 15 minutes of fame won't last long.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 3:06 pm
But wait a minute! Doesn't Omarosa have great hair? And doesn't Clairol sell hair products?
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Moderator
Moderator
06-30-2002
| Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 3:18 pm
Folks, please remember that TVCH has rules against bashing reality show participants. We're slipping over the line here of commenting negatively about someone's behavior and just trashing and attacking the person. Whether you like Omarosa or not, we'd like you to stick to the rules of the board. Thanks for understanding. NK
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Jen
Member
07-27-2003
| Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 7:46 pm
Anyone see Amy, Heidi, and Omarosa at the beginning of the VH1's Diva show tonight? Amy was yelling a little too much, she joked that Jessica Simpson was there so obviously the Big O wasn't in charge (with O shaking her head), and Heidi added a few comments.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 8:55 pm
No but I saw Heidi interviewed on CNN tonight. She is very funny and of course she went to town on Omarosa.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 9:03 pm
I would love to read a transcript of that
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 9:50 pm
I've tried to scan through the archives here, but I haven't seen it mentioned so I guess I'll just post it again. I caught of rerun of Amy & Nick on Leno the other night. They were talking about how they got on the show. Amy said she bought a wardrobe of conservative business outfits when she came to LA for the "finals." Apparently, the producers weren't too thrilled with her attire and stated as much, so she said he went in the next day and used one of the skirts as a dress and got the spot. Now we know why these women didn't dress more business-like. Of course, I should KNOW THIS. I can't remember how long the contract is, but I heard from a family member who was on one of the shows and took a lot of criticism for her skimpy clothes who was told to bring/wear thongs. I've since heard her state that she wears them all the time, but from what I was told, it wasn't her idea in the first place. Are we surprised? LOL NOT
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Catfat
Member
02-27-2002
| Sunday, April 18, 2004 - 10:04 pm
I don't think Omarossa has beautiful hair. I think it looks greasy and hangs in clumps. She should take hairdressing tips from Oprah.
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