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Mizinvanccouver
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02-22-2003

Tuesday, September 14, 2004 - 9:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Newly married and also now a father. Interesting...I wonder if he met her on the show? lol


Buggles
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09-07-2002

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 6:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I also didnt warm to MC. I agree with Trump that he doesn't have the right charisma for a reality show.

Trump has a boyish side but business wise he has an aura of maturity, authority, hard work, genuine charm, self-awareness, purpose..... and despite his hair doesnt give the goofy impression that he is a geek who happened to luck out.

Its also not apparent to me why MC chose this cast (???)

Maybe it is too early to judge.

Surealityjunkie
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02-01-2003

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 9:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I didn't realize MC was a father, but I was aware that he has been married around two years... I don't know if he still does this, but, in the past, he has not allowed any pictures to be taken of his wife. I have never seen them together and have no idea what she looks like. Seems like I read/heard somewhere that it has to do with keeping her safe/protected since he owns the Mavs and is a billionaire. Not only that, but I am pretty sure he respects their private life.

Anyway, if there are any pictures, I have yet to see them -- nor her next to him at the Mavs games...

Jasper
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09-14-2000

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 12:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i watched my tape last night and felt neither here nor there about MC (i am female), it did bug me he kept looking for the camera. I'll keep watching just to see what happens next. Perhaps the questions he asked about who was attractive was to basically see whether he would get an honest answer or one of those I didn't notice I'm here to play the game answers. Can't see what he sees in Dominic though, I found him more annoying for some reason (or should I say "the rockstar" huh?) than the Jenga guy.

Mizinvanccouver
Member

02-22-2003

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 4:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hey ya Jasper!

Maybe you're right, maybe he did ask to see how serious about the game they were, I don't know it was just a weird question and I would be uncomfortable being asked such a question by him.

I didn't see how Dominic or the model guy was so entertaining....maybe they didn't show us, editing??

I totally found the guy playing Jenga a JERK! I found him tolerable before they played Jenga but during the Jenga I just wanted to push the tower over when it was his turn!! He couldn't win fair and square he had to taunt her and unnerve her but perhaps that is part of the game. (??) When we play it we're all quiet till the piece is placed...occassionally you'll hear whoa or ohhhhhhh but that's it. It's a great game for all ages, if you haven't tried it you should!

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 5:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think all is fair and he was smart to try to unnerve her during Jenga. It is for a million and this seems a lot easier than Survivor or Big Brother!

Mizinvanccouver
Member

02-22-2003

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 7:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi Julie! It is way easier than Survivor or BB without a doubt!

She should have given it right back to him!! If he was taunting me during my play I would have taunted him too!

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 10:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
After reading all the bad reviews of this show, I didn't know if I wanted to watch the recording. I'm glad I did. I enjoyed it, I enjoy him keeping them on their toes. I think that may be why I like it, because I don't know what to expect.

Lycanthrope
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09-19-2002

Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 7:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I only read good reviews of this show beforehand.

It's funny, but this show won the timeslot in Dallas, but came in 4th or 5th nationwide.

I've only seen Mark's wife once, right after he bought the Mavs, and she's a pretty blonde if I remember right. Not a Hollywood beauty, but very pretty.

I like it so far. It's very unpredictable. I also think Mark is more engaging than Trump, but I've only watched a few episodes of Trump's show. He's an egomaniac, yes, but he's also a billionaire. There's a cliche that says 'It ain't braggin' if you can back it up'. Mark can back it up. He knows what it takes to succeed, and I think the money will go to who he thinks can also back it up.

I agreed with the first two ejections. Why would you do a game if you think it's going to be stupid? And if you represent yourself as an outgoing, wild person and then are afraid to do an air guitar simulation...??? What's up with that?

The third ejection sucked, though. I liked the poker player, but the big obnoxious guy was annoying. He should have left. But his taunting wouldn't have affected a true, experienced, pro poker player.

Coming attractions looked pretty wild. They're not going to be couped up in the house like Big Brother, they're going to go do stuff. I like that.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 8:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I like the fact that he just evicts them at any given time..makes it more exciting and keeps them on their toes.

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 10:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I agree, Lycanthrope. Cuban seems to be much more personable than Trump. Trump has an "I'm better than you" air about him. Cuban doesn't seem that way. He loves to have fun and enjoy life. Lucky for him, he made some very brave and wise choices that enabled him to enjoy life to the fullest and he has no problem with sharing it with other people.

Cuban seems to be very private where his family is concerned (he does have a baby girl). There was pretty big stink around Dallas a few years ago (I believe it was before the marriage) where a magazine did an article about his wife. They never interviewed her or Mark but went around talking to friends and associates. It would be putting it very mildly to say he was upset.

Lycanthrope
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09-19-2002

Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 10:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
texan, I remember that article coming out and Mark being mad...it made the rounds on the local talk shows...

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 10:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I tivo'd this and just watched it. I love this show. Marks ego trip and it is fabulously entertaining. Who would have thunk it.


Buggles
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09-07-2002

Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 4:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Wow, I disagree about the Cuban/Trump comparisons.

Trump always had a good word to say about the people he had to fire, and he always gave them a good reason. Cuban wasnt clear to the candidates which bothered me, and I found him more negative about & toward the people he axed.

I also thought Cuban's reasoning was scary, that he made way too much of nervous statements or actions. Trump cut people much more slack if they made a gaffe, and always gave them an opportunity to explain themselves, tried to ascertain their motives, exactly what they meant, etc... even when everyone was clamoring for them to get fired.

I also saw Cuban on an appearance on The View and read his blog, and he was all very 'Im so much better than Trump.' I couldnt disagree more who is is kinder in their axing.

Another thing is Trump's professionalism compared with Cuban's voyeuring & asking things like 'who is hot' or 'I like you naked in your video' etc. I found that kind of creepy given their relative positions, and not a very 'good example' either.

I personally would be MUCH more comfortable interviewing or working with Trump

Mizinvanccouver
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02-22-2003

Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 6:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I couldn't have said it better myself Buggles! Thank you!

(I may change my mind about Mark as it was only the first episode but so far I TOTALLY agree with Buggles...who I keep wanting to type Bubbles...not that you resemble a bubble but when I'm typing my fingers want to stay on the 'B'. lol)

Muse
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08-09-2001

Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 7:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
ITA, Buggles. I would even go a little further and say that I thought Mark's behavior was sort of weird. He started reminding me of Andy Dick on The Assistant. But unlike with Andy, I didn't feel like I could chalk it all up to a joke/spoof. Mark seemed to have a sense of humor, but he also seemed *strange*. In an offputting way, IMO. I didn't like him at all. I don't think Trump is terribly charismatic (he's okay, I guess, but awkward), but I much prefer him to Mark.

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Thursday, September 16, 2004 - 7:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The Donald is caviar and Mark is cheese whiz...both have their place.

If I had to be stranded with either I'd pick Trump.

Fruitbat
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08-07-2000

Friday, September 17, 2004 - 5:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Nifty analogy Lilfair. :-)

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Friday, September 17, 2004 - 5:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think everyone is missing the point that Mark is totally making fun of "the Donald" with this show and others like this. He has said before that he thinks Trump is a pompous ass (and I can't disagree with that). Trump has been in and out of bankruptcy at least twice, but continues to tout himself as successful...resiliant, definitely..successful, questionable imho. Mark is having a great time, and someone at the end of this, for relatively little effort, will be walking away with a million bucks. He understands the entertainment value and isn't taking it all so seriously. It's kind of refreshing to me.

Mizinvanccouver
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02-22-2003

Friday, September 17, 2004 - 7:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think it's funny that DT is still going strong especially after having bankruptcy at least twice. Even though he has, people still have faith in him enough to give him more money!!! And a reality tv show too!

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Friday, September 17, 2004 - 7:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Show what bravado he has! That's why I am stunned at who he booted off last night on his show!

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Friday, September 17, 2004 - 8:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Texannie, you hit the nail on the head. It's apples to oranges.

Their homes are perfect examples. I would be afraid to cross the threshold of Trump's home for fear of breaking something. Cuban's living room was, and still could be, a basketball court.

Ya' know, bankruptcy to me means not being able to buy a loaf of bread. To Trump, it means not being able to buy a country.

Boberg
Member

10-04-2002

Friday, September 17, 2004 - 9:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Watched it last night..never heard of Mark Cuban before..anyone enlighten me on how he made his money?

I came away thinking, man he really likes himself and it did seem like a cross btw BB and The Apprentice..
I liked the unexpected evictions, keeping people on their toes.
In his questions during private interviews, I thought he might be trying to see how well the interviewee was reading the others..just my guess.

In the Jinga game..thought he was looking for confidence, ability, and backing up expectations...I think the guy who won lived up to those expectations...lol

Native_texan
Member

08-24-2004

Friday, September 17, 2004 - 10:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Here's a bio on Cuban for those who don't know him:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Cuban

Auntiemike
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09-17-2001

Friday, September 17, 2004 - 10:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Just a small point, but I have to say it:

No one played JENGA for a million dollars, just for a CHANCE to win a million dollars. Big difference in my book. Who's to say that both of them would not have been eliminated further on in the "game".

I do agree with others, however, that the guy playing Jenga was totally obnoxious in his behavior. Big sign of immaturity to me!