Penpoint | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 08:37 pm     Danielle has been telling Marcellas and Lisa that she is depending on winning the money. and if she leaves before the end she will apologize to her husband because she didn't get the money. Is this part of her plan to plant her need in the minds of the HGs so they will vote for her in the final two? She said they had to take out a loan to cover her salary while she is on the show. I understand the HGs get $750 per week, so obviously she makes considerably more than that. With her salary and whatever her husband makes, I would imagine they are firmly in the middle class. |
Zeyna | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 08:42 pm     I am thinking this is her strategy to plant "she really needs the money" in their head. I'm sure she's being honest at the same time, but saying things like "I'll be devistated" was a bit much. I'm not sure this is to her benefit though - I would think she'd be ruthless to win if she needs the money so much.. we'll see how they take it I guess. |
Maryk | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 08:48 pm     She also said "how she & her husband will have to take out a loan to cover her salary. And that she may get fired for missing work." I think she is playing a great game. I dunno, I just feel that using the 'poor me' card is low. I know now why Danni wants Jason in the final 2 with her, Jason probably will lobby for her to win the money. |
Annie_Oakley | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 09:03 pm     I wouldn't be surprised if she did have to take out a loan. My understanding is that the stipend is only paid upon leaving the house(I remember Krista saying if she walked out she wouldn't get her stipend). You still have to pay bills until the check arrives. It does seem to be in very poor taste if it is a ploy. MaryK(love the nick BTW)- I have more faith in Jason than that. He wants to win and I bet that he will. Mark my words, if it is he and Dani in the end, he will go all out to win. |
Bmh | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 09:06 pm     I believe Dani is going a little far with this poor me I need the money..but she is being dead honest..and I always have respected honest people..at least she isn't like Josh and lies about his occupation..Danielle shoulddn't be using her middle class stature has a way to sway votes..but she does need the money..so I respect her |
Surini | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 09:06 pm     I was thinking same thing Maryk....that she wants Jason cause she really does like him but she may be hoping he'll pull like a Colby & Tina from Survivor. |
Sqeamtvfan | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 09:07 pm     A little more subtle but just as shameless as Josh playing the Jewish card. |
Hypermom | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 09:08 pm     Her talking about needing the money may backfire on her. They may decided to nominate her so that she can go back to work. |
Krossd | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 09:14 pm     Well, maybe if she had a handicap they might give it too her. She stands a good chance workin' it - hope she puts her foot down on doing this any more. ;) |
Texastillie | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 09:14 pm     Although many of us (myself included) think of Jason as having golden wings that match his halo, he does have his feet planted firmly on the ground and he is playing to win. I don't expect to see him giftwrap the half mil and hand it to Dani. In the end, the best/luckiest player will win and I will say more power to 'em. If it is Jason I will be elated! |
Deedee | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 09:22 pm     Lisa and Mar are discussing Danielle's story. They are poking holes in it and discussing that they are being played. |
Csnog | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 09:24 pm     All HG's make $107.00 a day. I doubt Dani makes that much at home and she speaks of not having a job and finding one when she returns. |
Kmjm | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 09:25 pm     Marcellus, Eric and Lisa are just now talking about how doubtful they are about Dani's 'sob story'. Marcellus said "I think she played it too far. It wasn't as genuine as she has been and it left me a bit cold." So for once, I think Danielle overplayed her hand. |
Muse | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 09:32 pm     Okay, not big on the making fun of how Danielle looks here...doesn't seem relevant. Anyway, I like Danielle, but I hate it when people make who "needs" the money an issue when it comes to winning. None of them should need it. If they did, and they were stupid enough to go on the show regardless, they shouldn't get pity or compensation for it. BB is not a job, and it's not charity. Besides, it sounds like Danielle would be okay if she lost...things might be tight for her, but the family would get through it. I'd like to think that Danielle was using the "poor me" stuff to win sympathy as part of a strategy. Because I don't like how some people (Hardy, Krista, etc) actually thought that way. |
Sqeamtvfan | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 09:38 pm     Yup, Kmjm, this is really the first time Danielle has messed up. I really don't like her heavy-handed "wise" comments made about every situation with the theatrical "deep" facial expressions - but I think she's done pretty well at not overextending herself into hubris territory. But now she's done it. I'm looking forward to the "fight" with Jason. She will SO overdo it, and mess up again. |
Maris | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 09:38 pm     My recollection is that the I need the money more pitch doesnt work very well in the house. They all talk about how she had a tough time of it, well yes she did .....back in high school. That daughter is 13 now. She is a professional woman whose life is full of pedicures, elective surgery (plastic) and her children are in private school. I am with Marcellas I have little sympathy for her. |
Sqeamtvfan | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 09:41 pm     Maris - What's she had done (plastic surgery)? |
Kmjm | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 09:42 pm     Another thought- she might be wanting to counter a sense that she is comfortably middle class and doesn't 'need' the money. Will did this last year, creating a fake huge debt that he had from attending medical school. |
Maris | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 09:42 pm     She has admitted to having implants |
Biggusbrotherus | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 09:43 pm     Dani really, really went down several notches in my estimation with her Dickensian appeal to poverty and woe. Good Lord, woman: last time I checked, having kids is a choice. Having a family is a choice. Don't expect Marcellas and Lisa to roll over and let you win because you need the money for your kids' college. Get real. Single people with no obligations are just as deserving as you are. This game isn't a charity, Dani. It's a contest. So if you win it, fine, if you lose, fine. Just don't try to guilt sensible people who choose not to be entangled with the burdens of children and family life. |
Deedee | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 09:55 pm     I think this is the first time she has pushed it too far with the other HG's. I understand that as part of her strategy that she did not want to seem as though she doesn't need the money. However, this time I think she went too far. I am a Danielle fan, but I think she overplayed this one. If she had just dropped a few lines about needing the money and then changed the subject to how she would handle being nominated that it would have been a better move. I hate to see her slip up like this. I hope she did not do too much damage. |
Bmh | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 09:56 pm     me too Deede I am a big Dani fan but..this could hurt her later in the game..bad move on Dani's part.. |
Minkster1973 | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 09:57 pm     DeeDee, I think you're absolutely right! When I was reading that post I was thinking, "Lord, does she really think she can win with these people based on pity?" I think not. I think this has really hurt her game. |
Moedog | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 10:00 pm     I think Dani's "poor me" pitch is going to bite her in the butt BIGTIME. Eric, Lisa, and Marc are feeling they've been played by her and are not at all happy that she laid that on 'em. If Dani makes it to the end, I think this ploy will prove to be her downfall. She'll lose votes. |
Kennyb | Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 10:05 pm     All these people have to be doing OK on the outside or they couldn't afford to play the game --I know I couldn't.And if Dani had implants and her kids goto private school......I don't think she's anywhere close to being on welfare--I think this is going to back fire on her. |