America's Choice - Video from home
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Cyn | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 04:18 pm     please note: there was more to the post about what went on in the video from Danielle's family. i just didn't catch it all and much too much to do right now to add to it. i just jotted down the highlights of the overall makeup of it. |
Silksmoke | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 04:28 pm     Where would anyone get the idea that wanting to win $500,000.00 to help her family means that Dani and her family needs to be living out of a car for her to deserve the prize? Dani and her husband are working class people and trying to enhance their familys lives. Just because they have a roof over their heads, clothes on their backs and food in the fridge doesn't mean they aren't struggling in todays economy. Many people are living from pay check to pay check. Go Dani, I admire your dedication and sacrifice!!! |
Mystery | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 04:31 pm     I think that most of the complaints re: Dani and money were directed to how often she said she needed the money, not that she said she needed it at all. As has been pointed out before, several of the other HGs are not living any better than Dani is, yet they don't talk about it as much as she does. |
Wendo | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 04:35 pm     mollywood, a) the video was shot in her parents home and b) she's never said she was poor, only that she wants to better the life of her children and family. For crimeny sakes, this has gotten all twisted. She has never said she was poor! |
Sunrise | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 04:41 pm     She discusses it all the time because it is THE only motivation for her being there. She wants it for her family same as Gerry. She is only going over it and over it again in her mind and speaking out loud to justify to herself why should would walk away from a Loving and Caring and Dedicated structure to be involved with a bunch of dysfunctional and not-so-nice people. Gerry has a different type of personality and sits back and observes more quietly this is the only reason that he doesn't keep bringing it up. Most of the others have families that i am sure that they are playing for also. But, they are not the sole providers (along with their partners, of course) that will ensure their children's future. Did anyone see Roddy's face? He did not seem to be as pleased as everyone else. Marcellas and Amy's mugs didn't look as pleased either. Everyone else seemed genuinely touched and happy for her. But, I really question how they felt. But, the words self pity, jealousy and damn how am I going to win this things now that we see this come to mind. |
Silksmoke | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 04:43 pm     Several of the other houseguests don't have children to support ... not that that makes them any less deserving of the big prize. It's obvious to me that Dani's husband and children are the center of her life. I find that a much more admirable subject of conversation than some of the smut that has spilled from some of the other hg's mouths. however ........... that's JMO |
Mollywood | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 04:50 pm     what made me think she was poor, is she is the one who seems so desperate, and i m saying who doesnt need the money..im sure if each of them told us their story it would aslo be, we arent on the street, but we cant buy a house equivalent. she just seems like she over does the ghetto..now that ive met her family..also, apparently the house guests commented too, from what i saw on the live feeds..the house didnt escape anyone, as you know they have all complained about her making her needs more than anyone elses..its not a pity party. if she wins it will be because she plays the game well, the other stuff is just a turn off. for me.. how much could a teacher make? A lot less than a media buyer i bet...also I raised two daughters and was very very broke, but didnt whine about it to make myself somehow "differnt:" from others, everyone is having a hard time now. One of the main reasons i stopped liking her, she was my fav, is how she accuses roddy of manipulating, when that is all she does..do all those people really think she's looking out for them...shes a phoney..go roddy go lisa, go amy go marci, gerri, anyone but her..jmo |
Zeyna | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 04:57 pm     Yes, other HGs don't have children to support at the moment, but surely some will in the future. The other HGs are also playing for their future, which may at one point include a family with kids. The basis of motivation to win is not a factor for me as a viewer. Everyone could use 500K. Lets not assume that because someone has children that they are somehow more worthy of the money. I have heard Danielle bring this garbage to other HGs attention - namely comparing her situation to Roddy's and saying that Roddy would basically blow his money on a screen play. Right or wrong, I have no respect for her due to these types of manipulations. I saw Roddy's face when Dani won AC, and he didn't strike me as not pleased. |
Draheid | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 04:59 pm     Ohhhh, Zeyna: You HAD to go and bring up the visual of little Roddy's or little Marcellas' or little Amy's running around in the world ... shame shame shame on you ... that is a cruel and evil vision to put upon us all!!! I AM JOKING of course, LOL. Just couldn't resist tryin' to make ya'll stop and grin a little!  |
Scotia_Nova | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 05:00 pm     I think Dani does need the money and although the other HGs could probably use it too, they have dreams of fame along with the fortune. As far as I know Dani is the only Hg without celebrity aspirations. eg. Roddy has a screenplay and the fame is a definate plus. Gerry is a game show junkie and actor wannabe. Amy has said time and again she only auditioned for BB so she could be on TV. Jason is looking to further his radio career. I think Danielle has been up front about her reasons for wanting the money, and her reasons are simple and understandable. |
Draheid | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 05:02 pm     Scotia_Nova: Let's not forget Marcellas' reason for being there ... to get on TV like his Ex in hopes of getting him back!! |
Hillbilly | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 05:04 pm     ...i's found it kinda sad that marci didn't want a video....makes me think this feller's all alone outside of this here cabin...has they showed any of his friends...i knowed they showed his ma.... |
Wiseolowl | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 05:05 pm     Sunrise I noticed Roddy's face in that posted screencap and almost started a thread about it . He was studying , absorbing but wasn't showing any emotion at all. Then I thought it might not be fair as a later post said everyone was moved and Roddy "seemed" to be wiping tears.. What might be more telling is his reaction at the time when everybody's attention was fixed on the screen . I understand two of the feeds were on the houseguests and would be interested in hearing their observations. His look on that screencap was similar to the way I saw him talking to Jason in the HOH meeting when he got angry. |
Hillbilly | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 05:12 pm     ...maybe's he was studyin the video to get some insight to dani's weak spots....she's is biggest opponent in that cabin right nows... |
Zeyna | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 05:18 pm     Draheid, I didn't go as far as picturing that, but thanks for pointing it out and ruining my evening  |
Silksmoke | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 05:24 pm     Mollywood, as I hope you noted in my post, I did say, in reference to the most of the other hg's not having any children to support, ... "NOT THAT THAT MAKES THEM ANY LESS DESERVING OF THE BIG PRIZE" No where did I say they didn't deserve the money because they didn't have children at this time. The person who plays the best GAME deserves the money, I just don't understand why the big fuss because Dani talks about her family and her desire to win for them. |
Scotia_Nova | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 05:29 pm     Wiseowl: My feeds are grainy and I didn't see Roddy wiping a tear - from my vantage point he looked like he was picking his nose. LOL ......dumb dial-up |
Calgaryperson | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 05:32 pm     I'd vote for Gerry. I have the option of calling in, but it will cost me like 3 or 4 bucks. Why can't they offer a Canadian call number, like in BB1 for evictions! I know it's "Americas Choice" but still! |
Hillbilly | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 05:33 pm     calgary...its over...dani won |
Wendo | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 06:52 pm     mollywood said, ""A lot less than a media buyer i bet...also I raised two daughters and was very very broke, but didnt whine about it to make myself somehow "differnt"" Dani doesn't whine about it. It's her motivation to be there, her only motivation. I don't think Dani would even want to win it if they gave it to her for this reason. She wants to win the game playing the game. |
Seamonkey | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 07:07 pm     I only saw screen caps.. Amy was smiling. Roddy looked like.. Roddy Didn't see anyone looking sour at all and think most of them thought Dani should get it, or at least didn't mind. |
Bmh | Sunday, August 25, 2002 - 07:16 pm     YAY!!...Im glad Dani won..she deserved it..Im so happy! Go Dani!!   ..thanks to everybody that voted for her..you made the right choice she really needed it! |
Mrdisguise | Monday, August 26, 2002 - 08:17 am     Dani might not be poor but she has expensive tastes like a big screen tv and private schools and lovely furniture. She probably wants the money to go on a nice family vacation. maybe she wants a break from working. |
Theo17 | Monday, August 26, 2002 - 08:22 am     She cant be wealthy if they had to take a loan out just to pay the bills while she is in the house. some people are throwing out red herrings. who is to say the tv wasnt a 10 year anniversery gift? Private schools might be because of religion or because she lives nears some terrible or violent schools. Making assumptions in these matters is dumb. No way for us to know the truth. |
Wcv63 | Monday, August 26, 2002 - 08:32 am     I'm glad Dani won as well. It'll be exciting for her kids to see how much their mom enjoyed seeing them. |
Jan | Monday, August 26, 2002 - 11:11 am     mrdisguise Dani has made no secret of the fact that she wants the money to buy a house. THey rent. The house in the video was her Mom's. |
Earthmother | Monday, August 26, 2002 - 11:28 am     She has every right to want a home for her family. She hasn't lied to the people in the house about what she wants from this show. Houses are expensive and if she wants one she will barely be able to afford it with her winnings. After taxes she probably still won't have enough for anything real fancy. In the area she lives in a small 3 bedroom tract home sells in the $300,000s. If she moves just a little farther south she couldn't even get that for under $400,000. In todays housing market in California a 1/2 million dollars is nothing when looking for a home. Maybe she would like to be able to stay home and raise her daughters. I can't blame her for that. She needs to go for it and try to do what is best for her family and not what is best for those strangers in that house or our opinion. I don't always like the things she says, but she has every right to try and win this game for whatever reason she plans to use the money. |
Msnapsnap | Monday, August 26, 2002 - 11:46 am     All those fake tears and a great acting job got her what she wanted. To win AC. |
Lombadier | Monday, August 26, 2002 - 11:50 am     Yep, Msnap, those crocodile tears worked. I didn't fall for it though. |
Bmh | Monday, August 26, 2002 - 11:53 am     those weren't fake tears..if any of you guys are mothers with children that have been away from them for over 2 months you would understand..She needed that desperately..I am very glad she got it |
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