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Mystari

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 12:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
$750 a week????

wow - I'm a full time housewife/mom and I also work 20 - 30 hours a week for extra money - that is what I make in a MONTH...

Time to sign up for BB4! ('cept that I don't think I could leave my children for 3 months)

Cricket

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 12:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Danielle is my favorite, but I too feel she made a slipup when she let her feelings show that if she doesn't win, it will devastate her.

Right after that chat, Marcellus, Eric and Lisa were talking about her. That's never happened before. Better for her to stay under the radar like Jason.

She'd better watch Marcellus, he's only out for himself and would stab her in the back for a better deal. I'm pretty sure she is on to him.

I'm still pulling for her to be in the finals and/or win.

Woodpecke®

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 12:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I like Danielle also, and at this point in the game she is a candidate for the $$$$$. This game doesn't require me to like the contestants to enjoy it, however.

Wcv63

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 12:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Azriel first I'd like to point out that I am not a gambler. Never have been, never will be. That will keep my life consistent but I may miss out on some incredible opportunities because of this.

Should Danielle's gamble pay off then everyone will say she made the right move. If it doesn't, at least she is earning a stipend. The only problem is that the stipend isn't paid out till the end of the show. Therefore, needing some extra money during the run is understandable especially knowing it can be paid off in 3 months.

Therefore, I believe that Danielle's gamble is less risky than someone opening their own business. And that's a risk even I have been willing to take!

Kador

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 01:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I heard the conversation and the others talking about it afterwards. Dani made out like she was the sole breadwinner in the family, made it sound like they would be destitute if she didn't go back to work IMMEDIATELY after leaving the show.

None of the others bought it. After she left, they all felt that she was exaggerating for sympathy. Her husband has a full-time job with the postal service, and they pay pretty well. Her kids go to PRIVATE school. She has a nice house. She's probably better off than some of the younger people in the house.

Azriel

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 01:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Wcv, I don't see anything wrong with her choosing to take a gamble. I'm just trying to say that if she screws up her financial security by taking the gamble it's her own fault. It doesn't make her more deserving of winning and if it makes her more needy than the rest of the HGs, it was her own choices that put her in that position.

I just get crazy when people suggest that she deserves to win or she is more needy because she has a family and was a teenage mother.

Earthmother

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 01:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
You are right Azriel I don't see anything wrong with her taking the gamble either. It's her choice, and if it doesn't work out then it's her problem. If she's willing to give up her job (a sure thing) more power to her, but don't whine if it doesn't pay off. CBS owns her for 3 years (I think) so even if she leaves she may be asked to do something that would require her to leave her job again. This is all explained when you sign on the dotted line...her choice.

Wink

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 02:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Danielle seems to have played a pretty solid strategy so far. What puzzles me is why she felt the need to go off on this tangent. She's obviously not a stupid woman so why has she done this?

Skol

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 02:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
From discussions I've heard Danielle have, she says her rent is around $1300/month, her kids go to private school and her husband works at the post office. She's certainly not poor. I think she could buy a house if she rearranged a few things in her life. She was talking one day about the future and how the post office wasn't the best of places. I've known people who work at the post office who have made a good living and are very comfortable in retirement. Maybe she just spends too much.

Bailey

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 02:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think the difference here is.. it's not what you say.. but how you say it. Saying you need the money is one thing, but saying you'll be devastated if you don't win is manipulative, at best.

Woodpecke®

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 02:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think almost all of us agree that Danielle is in no danger of eating scraps behind the local diner or selling her body for the pleasure of unsavory men. Amen and Thank God!

Wendo

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 02:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I, too, think she made a tactical error, but I don't think it was purposeful. They were having a conversation and Mar, Li, and E continuted asking questions which she continued to answer. She just didn't stop herself. She did NOT initiate it, but she did go overboard. It made it seem to the others that she was playing the "poor me, I need the $$$" card, when I don't think that was her goal. But, we'll surely find out if it's addressed on the tv show.

Tisha90029

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 03:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
How dare I agree with Wood? Help me! But....

I remember how everyone felt when George tried to pull on everyone's heartstrings with his poor mouth behavior--and for many of the same reasons: I have to send my kids to college, I have a mortgage, I left my business behind, etc. It was unsavory then and it is unsavory now. Pardon me for lacking sympathy for Danielle--I recognize she, like many others, feel like they deserve extra consideration because they manage to reproduce early and often--but I have greater respect for Marc and Jasin, both of whom choose not to engage in behaviors that might result in children. Again and again.

And, by the way, since I am still in graduate school, I think *I* deserve the 500K: I have wasted the best years of my youth trying to get a PhD....and for less than $750 a week, too.

Draheid

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 03:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tisha90029 - FWIW, one good thing came out of George's 'mistake' ... Southern Vermont College donated a full scholarship for one of his girls ... that was probably my alltime favorite moment on Big Brother so far ... Sheryl's status on BB2 was the 2nd ... can't wait to see if there is one on this show...JMO FWIW

Ryanc2002

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 03:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I coulda swore it said "Vermon" college in your post.

Sheila494

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 03:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
bmh..i really dont care what you think of me..i think you are taking your like of danielle a little too far..maybe you are the one who needs help..everytime anyone makes a comment about danielle you jump to her defense..not everybody shares your views of danielle..i know i dont.

Woodpecke®

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 03:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Tisha, if you send that post to the producers of BB 4 you are a cinch for early consideration.

Bmh

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 03:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Sheila..I never said you had to share my views..I never asked you too..but your comments about Danielle were, <IMHO>, totally uncalled for and others agreed with me if you looked..2 different people said..that showed alot of "class"..and it was pretty harsh..funny how you like to look down on someone you dont even know..<MOD>

I mean sure we all have our own opinions and we all have different views and that is totally fine..<MOD>

(c)

C1mag

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 03:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
When has Dani ever said that she "Deserves" this prize based on her income? People have really over blown this whole thing. There was never a moment where she pulled the, "poor me" card. That's a card the others are playing because they probably wish they could have come up with something like that. she told the truth about her life. She's a mother, a wife, and financial provider first and foremost. She can't make decisions to run off to Vegas for a couple of days without it not affecting 3 other people. Thats common sense. I can't believe complete strangers are attacking her because they didn't see pictures of her living in the ghetto. Has anyone ever heard of having nice things but still living pay check to pay check? Does anyone know if she got those implants financed or even covered by insurance? Has anyone considered there may have been a medical reason why she got them? Does this woman have a right to treat herself to anything without it being ridiculed? Sheesh, people are harsh! Her choice to be on the show was also handled very carefully. They found an avenue to cover expenses. She thought of her family first. ALL of them have mentioned the possability of not having a job when they return. I'm sure she was very careful when she made her choice but that thought is going to always be there. My understanding is that she holds an upper management type of position so I'm sure she is safe or she would have never taken the chance. Like I mentioned before... Those complaigning about her are using the "poor me" card as an excuse to evict her because they know if she is in the finals she just may win. In all fairness I'm sure if they all took one day and picked each fellow contestant appart I'm sure they could find multiple things about that contestant that they would question. In their eyes they are the only one that "deserves" that money.

Sheila494

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 03:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
bmh..you can think whatever you like to think about my comments..they are the truth as i see them..i am not the only one that does not share yor opinions about danielle....geez

Amy

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 03:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Bmh, as someone who has read through this entire thread of messages I would have to say that you are overly defensive when anyone posts anything negative about Danielle. I think that everyone here is welcome to their own opinions about the houseguests. I just get tired of everyone getting all angry because they have differing opinions about the houseguests. If I want to say I love Danielle so be it but I also have every right to say I hate her too and your opinion of her should have no bearing on my opinion either way.

Maris

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 03:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I dont understand why peoples noses get all out of joint for criticisms of House Guests. The standards expected here regarding the treatment of the HGS is way above how they themselves treat each other. Even Dani, she has gotten pretty nasty about Gerry and contributed to all the vile things said about him. She was pretty vile about Tonya too calling her an irresponsible parent, and a lot worse. I havent seen anything said about Dani on this thread that even remotely comes close to what she has said about some of the people she shared a house with.

If they can dish it out they should be able to take it to. BOO HOO.

Bmh

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 03:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I totally agree Amy..but I have the right to my opinions too..and I apoligize for being a little harsh..but I believe Sheila's attacks on Dani are way to harsh..

Sheila..you dont have to like her..but why do your comments have to be so hardcore towards Dani?..

Boredtart

Thursday, August 08, 2002 - 03:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hey guys did you ever think of this...
Marcelles and Danielle discussed making up a fight or something to distance them from each other in the minds of others. M was talking bad about D to the two people who would go back to Roddy and Chiara. Makes you go hmmmmmm.