Bmh | Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:13 pm     lol Theo..my dad is giving my mom one of his cars and a cash settlement..and my mother is pitching in and giving me some of her money so I can earn a living while going to college..so I wasn't included in the settlement obviously but my mother is giving some of the money because I need it..however I would rather earn the money myself..god I hate my parents..I know it is a terible thing to say..but thats how I feel |
2addicted | Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:14 pm     Thanks for the background on the dad and the seat on the NYSE. I did hear Roddy mention that his brother Johnny "Street" Mancuso (Lehigh '98) was a stock broker. Roddy was telling Dani about Johnny's facial expressions and how you could tell instantly if Johnny's "desk" had a good day or not just by looking at him. Ocean Island, I find most of your observations right on the money (no pun intended) but I think you missed the mark on this one. |
Landi | Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:30 pm     http://www.ccm.edu/trustees/Mancuso.htm link for a pic of Roddy's dad |
Lancecrossfire | Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:34 pm     This thread will be moved to the outside the house area, as it has become about his family, and nothing to do with what's going on in the house. |
Theo17 | Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:35 pm     bmh lots of us hate our parents at one age or another because we expect them to be better people. Most of us later realize that and come together again. I didnt speak to my "wealthy" mother for many years but have started again about a year ago. Some parents do better jobs than others but I hope when you get older you will understand more. Funny thing is when I was your age I was told what I just told you and I didnt want to hear it. |
Bmh | Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:42 pm     lol Theo maybe so.. But I have never had a good relationship with my parents...I have discussed this before..but I wasn't exactly the perfect kid if you know what I mean..and I was alwasy lied to when I was little..so I do not respect my parents at all..that is why being honest is very important to me..I might have a better relationship later on in life but I doubt it |
Blossumtree | Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:47 pm     roddy strikes me as a trust fund baby. i've had a few friends like that. they've had few or no serious 9 to 5 jobs and were pretty much leading their lives aimlessly. |
2addicted | Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:48 pm     I did not start this thread to focus on Roddy's family, but because I believe his wealth and background effects his game and strategy. As others have noted, it is more important for Roddy to win the game, than to actually win the money. His attitude towards the other houseguests definitely is tinged by his financial status (IMHO) |
Blossumtree | Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:48 pm     hey, anyone else think that was a hairpiece roddy's dad is wearin in that pic? |
Theo17 | Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:51 pm     2addicted i wouldnt make that assumption. I think roddy wants the money as much as anyone. He once told kiki he saved up to buy a business but didnt and then lived off the money for awhile. I think he wants this money to live off till he can support himself as a writer . |
Lancecrossfire | Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 05:00 pm     2Addicted--my comment about moving the thread has nothing to do with why you statred it--has more to do with where everyone else has taken it--away from Roddy and how it could be a factor in what's happening with the game. Moving it isn't a punishment--just puts it into the area it most closely fits. If you want in to be about discussing the game and how money affects the HG's, a reminder can be provided, and the conversations refocused that direction. |
2addicted | Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 05:01 pm     I never said that rich people don't want money!
I just think that competition is even MORE important to Roddy. His comments to Amy about the 2nd prize shows that he completely disdains it, and I believe that all of his strategy has been directed at the end game (and a sum he deems worthy) whereas I believe Dani, for instance, would consider 50K a huge win. (probably more than she earns annually) |
Theo17 | Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 05:05 pm     2addicted he lives in california where after local, state and federal taxes thats probably only about $30,000 and I dont think he would look away from that. He just wants 10 times as much for winning. I dont believe for a second that he is in this for the sport and not for the money |
Kristylovesbb | Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 05:48 pm     How rich is Roddy, Rich in the ability to manipulate Rich in the ability to control Rich in the ability to compliment,at the right time. Rich in the ability to smooze people. But poor in the ability to win this game. |
2addicted | Monday, September 02, 2002 - 07:39 pm     I cracked up when Dani told Marcellus that the noble (R) has been bested by the peasants (everyone else) So this is actually a perception in the house. (And a factor in the game Moderator Also-- Roddy just mentioned that all of his buddies are "Wall Street types." |
Marcieb | Monday, September 02, 2002 - 08:01 pm     On at least three occasions I've heard Roddy mention weddings of fabulously rich friends that he's attended. Of course they were amusing slice-of-life insights but when the other HG's couldn't top them or join in, the convo sort of fell flat. I agree that the house perception is definitely peasants v. Prince Roddy. Smart schmoozing shouldn't include bragging; it should include people not set yourself apart. |
Loppes | Monday, September 02, 2002 - 09:22 pm     2addicted, I think Dani and Marc referred to themselves only as the peasants. For me it was a subliminal discussion about whites versus blacks. I think this was unfair. If Roddy is wealthy it should have no bearing on Dani or Marc being more deserving of winning the prize. They are all equal players. Lon |
Eden | Monday, September 02, 2002 - 09:52 pm     Roddy has also mentioned that he made at least 8, last minute, on a lark, trips back east to see his Dad during his recent illness. Yes, Roddy comes from money and I think he has an income of his own. Why is he there? Ego! This guy is all about EGO! The irony is delicious since he couldn't choose a worse thing to do to have it deflated, even if he wins. If and when he reads how he's perceived he'll be, at least momentarily, devastated. Couldn't happen to a more worthy guy. |
Amac | Monday, September 02, 2002 - 10:02 pm     Apparently not rich enough (yet) to purchase a hairpiece. |
Weinermr | Monday, September 02, 2002 - 10:04 pm     Weave Roddy's hair alone. |
Lyn | Monday, September 02, 2002 - 11:25 pm     Good one Weinermr! |
Bbfanatic | Monday, September 02, 2002 - 11:44 pm     man o' man! goodlooking, intelligent, well educated, nice bod, and now RICH!!!! WOW! all of the negatives the haters say about him, i think i would have to hear how he is "out of the house". i just see him playing the game. i have read posts saying dani is a good person outside the house, but many label roddy as all around evil. i think he could possibly be a really good person outside the house. no one knows yet. i just see a double standard being applied with roddy. |
Wendo | Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 01:14 am     I love it. Roddy and Lisa talking in tiki room. Roddy rips on people who "name drop". They do it to make themselves better than other people. Then, in the next breath, mentions that he has a few famous friends. Do as I say, not as I do. |
Fanny | Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 01:15 am     Bmh, nice to see you hate your parents enough to take their money. Now that's standing up for your principles! lol |
Wendo | Tuesday, September 03, 2002 - 01:18 am     Gee, now Lisa and Roddy are ripping on Ja, Mar, and Dani for doing the movie game. They said into their mics, BB, please tell the other HG's to go to bed. Oh, and Lisa just called one of them a dumbass. |