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Laura11103
Member
08-13-2002
| Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 12:59 pm
I know Carrie! Dancer girl, isn't she a dancer already? made no sense. Personally, I like Linda! I hope to see her do well.
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 1:04 pm
LOL Carrie, I also agree I was surprised that 'dancer girl' thought she was the best. What a laugh. I thought it was really interesting to see who put the money into an idea that might pay off in business and who put them money into themselves and what they always wanted to do. The latter seems very self oriented or selfish to me; the former seems to be more of what I expect Mark was looking for....to see how creative they could be, business wise, with that money. If that is the case them I know Dominic will not win. He will be kept around long enough for Mark's entertainment and then sent packing. Interestingly enough, since Mark also has the candidates do some of the eliminating this may be up to them and he can remain the "good guy", saying he always liked Dominic. I really liked the hockey player too. I guess I have affinity with him because he said he was adopted and really appreciated his "real parents" (the ones who raised him). Since I have three adopted children I always hope my children would feel the same way. Plus, on an aside, I think Chris (hockey guy) is really cute!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 7:12 pm
I thought Chris was hot too!!!
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Djgirl
Member
07-17-2002
| Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 9:09 am
I guess if someone told me that in order to win $1M I had to spend $1,000 to do whatever I wanted to, I would do what I had always dreamed of. I would have taken that money to a recording studio and laid down a few tracks on a cd. Is that selfish? I guess to some it would be, but not having the money to spend on myself in ordinary life I would totally do something I've always dreamed of doing. Does that mean that I'm selfish because I didn't use it to start some business I would never go forward with? Not in my eyes. I figure that's what makes people different - some are more artistically inclined than others and I as an artist would go to do something creative that I am passionate about.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 12:25 pm
I think Kevin(?) (the nanny) who sang may go on to win. Dominic is just a waste of space really. Mark seemed to hold them all up to a different criteria for this task with his "outside their comfort zone" both Chris and Dominic did something they always wanted to do (and seemed very comfortable with it) and D seems to think he is a rockstar, funny how po'd he was getting about the other fella singing and Latane's rockstar website. He looked like he wanted to jump up and stamp his foot cause they stole his image or something. And I don't recall the girl who skydived ever saying "she" was afraid to skydive, for all we know it is a regular pastime. she did it because Mark was afraid, which frankly I thought was lame. imo I thought only Spencer and Femia did a great job and what I thought the task was all about.
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Auntiemike
Member
09-17-2001
| Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 2:03 pm
I got the impression on several occasions by comments by Mark that he was looking for a business venture. He reiterated on how he started with less than $1000 and he is now a billionaire. He also mentioned entreupeneurship (sp?) and its importance. That all implies a business activity and not doing something that I'm passionate about. I thought he was looking for ways contestants could use the money to make money. He was also looking for those who had the ability to step out of their comfort zone and take chances....not necessarily do something they had always wanted to do but couldn't afford to do. IMHO
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Buggles
Member
09-07-2002
| Thursday, September 30, 2004 - 1:57 pm
I thought the guy who did the song was very impressive! I found myself singing it days later & would buy his stuff. I don't like how MC assumed that they 'didnt have competitive fire' in choosing to keep Linda. How could they assume she was more of a threat than the Chris? MC was obviously willing to let go of them both. Im sure they sensed his coolness toward Linda's dramatized computer phobia. And they may have figured that being assigned the 'dirty work' of axing was a sign that she was next on MC's list. It seems like the clothes designer has a leg up now because she voted Linda to go.
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Friday, October 01, 2004 - 6:51 am
This morning MC is on the radio morning show I listen to going to work and is hysterical. I tuned in when he was talking about how much he enjoyed the kids on the second episode. He also said that Shawn was really out there (I can't remember the exact word he used) and that the producers would not show on TV all of her tatoos. Apparently she has one on her back that resembles the devil but said it was a "pig in the sticks". Anyone know what that means? He said Dominic was absolutely fearless and MC was really blown away when he smashed the $1,000 guitar. Dominic told him he was having a Pete Townsend moment. He said even he was shock by what happens on next week's show. All the money he makes on this show is going to charity. He also said this difference between his show and The Apprentice is that his show is about giving someone the opportunity to realize their dreams and The Apprentice is about climbing the corporate ladder. He is thinking about selling his home because it is too big. He said he hasn't been upstairs in probably 8 months and they don't need that much house. I wanted to hear the whole interview but I had to get to work. He is really fun to listen to and I was laughing all the way to work. He did say that there are absolutely no drawbacks to being who he is (hangers-on, privacy, etc.) and he wants to come back as himself. They asked him about some of the stuff he owns that are never mentioned: Landmark Theaters; a production company that that now owns shows like Hogan's Heroes, Kingpin, Nash Bridges, Dr. Ben Casey to be shown in HDTV which he also owns; and others I can't remember but were very surprised to hear. The DJ did ask him who he was going to vote for and he actually answered the question. He said he is still undecided, but after watching the debate last night, he was leaning ever so slightly towards Kerry. Not even billionaire Mark Cuban is perfect.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Sunday, October 03, 2004 - 2:19 am
Linda will probably go this week. He is seeing through her. She is pushing her accent and persona as the rough, other side of the tracks girl. I was drawn to her at first, as was MC, but it is ax time. MC's affection for Dominick eludes me, as well. It was hysterical that he was irritated that Latne "stole" his rock star idea. The quiet spoken guy with the patent plan may survive longer than I originally thought. He had the most impressive idea and certainly geared to making big bucks. The who loves Oprah and recorded the song did NOT step out of any comfort zone at all! He could sing, probably wrote the song long ago and, though sweet, is not snowing me. Watermelon girl showed absolutely no fear of sky diving. Why on earth he thought she did was a mystery. Wasnt she on the team who suggested the bungy jump ride? She is cute and flirty, that is my guess as to why she is still around. I favor the woman who designed clothes at this point. I am guessing that Dominick will not win. He is too much of a loose cannon and he is keeping him for entertainment value. I never forget that MC wants this show to get good ratings so he can do it again. Who better to keep?
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, October 04, 2004 - 6:00 pm
HELP Can someone explain two things? (real life distracted me) 1. What was the name in the envelope about? What did it mean/how did it work? 2. If Linda and Spencer (I think) were 2 sticking like glue, why did the other 3 have to play Jenga (or decide who was leaving) Cuz couldn't those 3 vote one of the two out???? Help, I don't get that at all...
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Monday, October 04, 2004 - 6:01 pm
Just when I thought I had seen it all on reality TV... Janga? I've only watched this show twice and I can see why it tanked in the ratings. Seriously? JANGA?
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Lilfair
Member
07-09-2003
| Monday, October 04, 2004 - 8:00 pm
It gets better every week. Julie...the way it worked was one person from the losing basketball team was going to be let go. He put that persons name in an envelope. However the twist was that Mark offered a bribe to each of the members of the losing team. First 10k...everyone turned it down then 20k and everyone turned it down. At 30k the Oprah fan took the bribe and he was gone. Mark then said Oprah fan just saved someone from going home and let Oprah fan open the envelope...it was Paten guy. Paten guy was shocked and relieved. The Marck said the next morning they'll split into 2 teams of 2. Since there are 5 people left the person who isn't partnered up has a problem (I assumed that person will leave). Football chick partnered up with Paten guy right away leaving the "pretty" team of 3 to figure who leaves via Jenja. I am really starting to like this show, a lot.
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Scorpiomoon
Member
06-06-2002
| Monday, October 04, 2004 - 8:06 pm
Oh shoot. I spelled Jenga wrong.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 4:09 am
I am surprised that they did not sit down together as a group and vote which member was to leave. They just accepted that Linda and Spencer were a team. I am sure Linda and Spencer would have fought the idea of a vote, but the "pretty ones" had a majority and certainly could have tried to push for this. I have had enough of Linda and was surprised to see that MC had Spencer marked. MC stated that Spencer chose the woman over the phone without having seen her shoot a hoop. Well Linda did the same thing with the male player. Spencer was the only one on that team who observed a player for his skill level (child). MC just wanted Spencer gone and searched for a reason. He wants to appear as a business guru but is not shining very brightly! It was interesting to see Dominick so calm over his loss at Jenga. It seemed strange. It appeared he almost pushed the tower over. I think he wanted to lose. I noticed in the promo that he is not eliminated. He is sitting on the couch next to MC and will play a part in the next challenge or so it seems. He must have know this and suspects being the odd man out will be to his advantage. It all happened too casually and without angst. They knew something or I missed something.
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Aussiedeb
Member
07-05-2004
| Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 5:26 am
MC won't get rid of Dominic yet, he loves that guy. I am hoping he gets booted, but somehow I don't see that happening 
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Essence
Member
01-12-2002
| Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 6:12 am
I just wish there would have been a way for Linda to be eliminated. I wonder what MC is gonna throw in there to keep Dominic alive.
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Bob2112
Member
06-12-2002
| Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 6:18 am
Maybe the odd man out (Dominic) gets to decide which of the other 4 leaves after their next competition.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 6:43 am
Bob, I am guessing something like that. The next challenge has been in place since the beginning. MC probably assumed the odd man out this time would be the biggest threat. I think that proved true but the players did not base the elimination on that, as we saw. A huge chunck was left out last night. Obviously the three "pretty ones" knew the odd man out would not be eliminated but the viewers were led to believe they would. They all were so casual about choosing who would "go" that I would not be surprized to hear they all really wanted that slot.
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Native_texan
Member
08-24-2004
| Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 7:47 am
MC did tell them that the odd man out would be eliminated from the game. I think what made it so confusing is that Dominic was so calm about it. And next week's show indicates that someone will be eliminated in the first 10 minutes of the show. I like Linda. She does tend to be a little overbearing, but, hey, she plays professional football.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 8:33 am
They were all calm about having to choose one to go. Drawing straws, flipping coins.......eh well let's play Jenga. Very odd. They knew something we did not see. Had to.
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Beachcomber
Member
08-26-2003
| Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 8:39 am
Is there a twist that the odd man out chooses who goes in the first 10 minutes?
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 8:43 am
What if Dom has been a ringer since the get go?? Marc's eyes and ears when they are not in the house.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 8:53 am
There may be that very twist, Beach. What I am saying is that the contestants knew this ahead of time and the viewers were led to believe the loser would be eliminated. THAT is what I think is odd. The calmness in which they faced losing a chance at the million. Pamy, I would believe anything with this show! I just watched the Jenga game again. Dominick definately toppled the tower on purpose and both women clearly ignored it. He pulled his piece out safely, placed in on the table in front of him and reached around and tapped the side of the game facing the camera to topple it. It is clear as day. They all laughed. There was no sadness that he was going. They were all giggling. This was a set up. Those of you with Tivo, go look again.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 9:07 am
............and All three were playing this game as if acting but not able to get into the scene. It was nervous laughter at what they had CLEARLY be asked to do.
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Fruitbat
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, October 05, 2004 - 9:22 am
OK, I will just sit here and chat with myself. I really don't mind at all. I do this frequently. Scares the dogs some but no harm done. Pamy, I am beginning to think you are onto someting. It was staged for Dominick to be the one to lose the game. When the tower got rocky he had to lose on that turn or someone else would have. Too obvious. MC told the viewers with the camera shot. Why, who knows. There was no reason for him to topple the tower by reaching to the camera side. God I sound like Ewing. I miss him in times like this.
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