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Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 2:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
OK I just watched the jenga game again. He did not take a piece out and put it on the table. It looks like it but when the tower crumbles it is not there. I was wrong.

He does reach to the camera side and push on a piece, thus tumbling the stack. It was not as rigged looking in that respect though pushing on it was a given it would go.

However......my opinion still stands that they all knew that the loser would remain in the game somehow because they were not at all concerned about winning or losing.

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 5:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Fruit..here is trivia for ya..my DH tried out for this show..funny thing is after watching I should have tried out!!! I figured they would make ppl do fear factor stuff, I cant do that buy DH can!!

Lilfair
Member

07-09-2003

Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 6:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Even with all his billions, or even without, I don't think MC would rig or stage events in a way that would be dishonest to the other contestants.

Dom is unsophisticated in a duh kinda way, which makes me think he wouldn't have the finesse to be part of "the twist".

Linda and the others who heckled the kids were callous…didn’t they all heckle to varying? I was waiting for MC to call them on it since he was so kind and supportive towards them.

I still am enjoying this show, but think it would have been even better had they cast it with a more critical eye. There is not one single contestant I am rooting for…even a little bit.

The stand out so far have been the kids. The second graders and the kid basketball players.

I love conspiracies and usually add fuel to those fires but I can’t muster up the strength for this one. I hope I’m wrong.



Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 4:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Pamy! That is nifty trivia. You apply next time. I am sure he will do this again, with sponsers money instead of his.

Lilfair, I agree there is no conspiracy. There are strict rules for game shows in place since the 64 Thousand Dollar Question in the 50's.

I am rooting for Femia.



Jasper
Member

09-14-2000

Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 7:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I felt bad for that boy Lucas, and Linda and Spence really went down with their heckling of Junior(didn't hear Kevin or the silver team heckling the blue team kid)Linda is really getting on my last nerve so I hope she goes soon. As for Dom, if Mark finds some way to save him, that will just be too much, he's a goofball, he'll blow the mil on chocolates and guitars and partying like a "rockstar".

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 8:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I doubt they do this again, the ratings are horrible..mostly due to the timeslot but if they do I am IN!!!!!!!

Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 10:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The time slot on the east coast is good. 8pm. I am not surprised that this is not getting good ratings though. I like it and it is the easiest show to win a mil on that I have seen.

One in 16 chance and you don't have to rough it or eat anything weird.

I really hope the do it again and you get a shot at it Pamy. How did you find out it exsisted in the first place so your husband could apply?

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 12:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Cant remember...saw something posted here, I think.

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 1:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Time here (CST) is good also, 7pm, right before Monday night football...

Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 4:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Mark Cuban is posting over at FORT. He gave a spoiler.

http://www.fansofrealitytv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36142

He said that last week someone started a big lie that he almost did not catch in time. That was the show where all did their individual things.

Spencer went to a patent office with his radar plan.

Linda did something on the computer and possibly feigned being a techophobe.

Femia designed some clothes.

Dom ruined a guitar. (he tells why he likes him btw)

The watermelon girl skydived.

Those are the only ones left so the lie may be in those presentations.

It is not Dominic. He says he likes him because he is honest.

It could be any of them. Linda could be a computer whiz.

Spencer could have read about that idea and not created it himself.

Femia could have brought those clothes with her. It is curious she could design them, find someone to make them that quickly and also get a website up and running to sell them. That is a HUGE stretch.

My guess is Femia at first glance.

He also mentioned that someone makes him dye his hair and sounds like a wild color.



Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 8:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Cool! Good find!

Ladytex
Member

09-27-2001

Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 9:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I just got a chance to watch Monday's show. I can't stand Linda, she is a horrible sport and nasty to boot. I couldn't believe how nasty she was when that kid was shooting. He's 11, she's how old? Bah ... good thing he wasn't my kid, she'd have gotten a boot in her mouth or up her ...

Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 4:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I wonder why this lie is not mentioned in the promo's. It certainly peaks interest.

Eeyoreslament
Member

07-20-2003

Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 9:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I've watched this show since the start, and I personally can't shake the idea that Mark Cuban may be gay, and that I think he crushes on Dominic. I really hope I don't get modded, because I'm not saying Mr. Cuban IS gay, it's just a feeling I get from him. Do I sound weird? Does anyone see what I see?

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 9:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I don't think he is gay, I think he was one of the geeks in HS and always wanted to be one of the popular cool guys...he sees Dom as that kind of guy, that is why he keeps him around, MC finally feels like one of the cool guys.

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Thursday, October 07, 2004 - 9:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Sorry, but my gaydar is NOT going off on Mark.

Riviere
Member

09-09-2000

Friday, October 08, 2004 - 3:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ummm.. Isn't MC happily married with a daughter but his rep is being a noveau riche prankster? Money does odd things to some men! Paying to have his own 'reality game' on tv, for example.. I've stopped watching because his game makes no sense, and his chosen players aren't interesting enough to hold my attention when they jump thru MC's hoops on whatever whim he has. I wish the winner well, yet I'm not one of the few hundred loyal viewers of the MC show. This msg board is the most attention I've given to it! :-)

Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Friday, October 08, 2004 - 5:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I am enjoying this show.

The promo states that someone goes in the first 10 minutes so that has to be Dominic because we have seen the others in the random acts of kindness competition.

MC will eliminate another one or two on Monday I suppose. My guess is two.

The following week he goes to visit the remaining players homes to meet their friends and family. This is where he must discover the huge lie.

Maybe Linda has a computer and some fancy technology in full view in her bedroom.


Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Friday, October 08, 2004 - 6:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Maybe Linda lied about her mom's leg!!!!!!

That would be so funny if she did...I can't wait to see the look on her face when MC says 'come on, we are going to meet your family!!!!'

hahahhaha!!!!!!

Eeyoreslament
Member

07-20-2003

Friday, October 08, 2004 - 8:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I didn't know he was married etc. However despite most people thinking that he's just eccentric, I can still picture him decked out in buttless leather chaps and a leather police hat, in my local Pride parade. He fits the gay "bear" visual, and Dominic could be his "twink" fetish. (Along with the leather of course!)

Don't the "geeks" in highschool carry long term hatred for the "jock/hot guy" types? Look what's happening on Survivor!!

PS - I'm just saying all of this in fun. It may be my opinion, but I don't take my opinions too seriously.

I'd like to see MC find out that Dominic is the one who goes, and make some kind of executive decision to keep him. "You guys can't get rid of the rockstar! I veto that decision, and Linda, you're out!!"

Mssilhouette
Member

07-11-2001

Friday, October 08, 2004 - 11:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I've been watching this show hoping that it would be fairly interesting but it's quickly turning into the "BoringFactor". Somehow watching this billionaire put these people through his lame hoops has gotten tiring.

I bet that whoever he caught in a lie might be someone he kicks out and he'll wind up bringing "rock star" back.

It's gotten so bad that I'm watching because nothing else is on but I don't really care who wins. Seems as if this is just Mark's way of passing time.

And is it me or is the introduction to this show about the lamest I've seen. What's with the superman pose at the end of the intro?!

Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Saturday, October 09, 2004 - 6:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I love this show and I don't care who wins either. I am enjoying the ride. It is entertaining me. :-)

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Saturday, October 09, 2004 - 7:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I LOVE his hoops!!! "These people" do not have a gun to their heads. I think it is the EASIEST show to win a million....

Speaking of the intro, do you notice that all of the people seem to match (clothing--wise) except one. Most people have blue on, some have white or a muted shade of green or tan, there is only one bright color. I think it is Dom and he has on a bright orange. He really seems to stick out.

Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Saturday, October 09, 2004 - 1:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This is from Mark Cubans blog.

http://www.blogmaverick.com/entry/4968643542029519/

Down to the final 6. Sorry I couldn’t give an update on the in-depth reasons behind some of the cuts. Things have been crazy with Mavs training camp starting tomorrow. I did want to give some highlights to watch out for, kind of a cheat sheet for blogreaders. The action gets far more intense now that it’s down to the final six, with at least 1 more to go TONIGHT!

Yes, I really made that shot!
Yes, it really did come down to the kids. It happens just the way you saw it. Like the rest of the show, it was not scripted and completely unpredictable.
Yes, we really had to edit out some of the things that some of the contestants were trashtalking to the kids. If I had been able to kick some of them off for that, I would have.
However much money you think was in the gym bag, you were wrong. It was more.
I swear I never have more than one Jagermeister shot in any one night :-).
Here is what you can expect in upcoming episodes:
***I get my hair colored…pink.
***The Lies continue…and mount.
***One contestant reveals a 2nd personality and it was truly bizarre to be there when his/her family confirms it…and there are pictures to prove it.
***Finally, and this is my favorite, when we sent out the review tapes, we put out some extra footage on there as a misdirect. The footage is wrong. It was a little twist we hoped a bunch of media would fall for. Turns out, Entertainment Weekly and a few others took the bait. Let’s see if they admit it.




Fruitbat
Member

08-07-2000

Saturday, October 09, 2004 - 1:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
So who is the contestant with the 2nd personality? And is this the same person with the lie?