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2addicted

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 03:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Roddy constantly drops hints. I have a feeling that his family is extremely (BIG E) wealthy.

I know that there are a lot of other examples, but these are a few facts that stand out:

He travels extensively. He has mentioned many places, but frequently talks about Ireland,
Alaska and Las Vegas. He just mentioned attending
last year's SuperBowl.

He gambles. (Talks a lot about bar bets, and Las Vegas)

On at least 2 occasions he has mentioned that he
emulates wealthy people who do not flaunt their
wealth. He finds them "so elegant."

In an interesting turn of phrase when discussing diamond rings (with Dani) he claimed that even if
he possessed "Endless Millions" he would not waste
it on a carbon stone, but would rather spend the money on something more romantic (most people would say "even if I was a millionaire" not millionaires though :)

He also told the story about the day he was chosen for BB3 when he sent a friend a substantial check to cover any bills that might arrive during his tenure on the show. He then laughingly worried about his friend's reaction when he opened some of those "oops bills," like huge champagne roomservice bills on his amex statement from dates in Vegas.

He went to a private prep (high) school (Morristown Beard) and an expensive
private college (Lehigh)

He dismisses Dani's dream of homeownership. (This isn't the "Make a Wish Foundation.")

He ridicules the $33,000 2nd place prize (after taxes) as a sum you can't even buy a car with.
"What are you going to do with $33,000 (he superciliously asks Amy) buy a Volkswagon??"

He knows people who "accidentally" give away
$1300 bottles of Louis XIII Cognac.

He works as a screenwriter (who so far has had one script optioned) (ie, has never earned much
money-- also studied psychology, which unless
you plan to work in the field or go to law school, is a boutique degree)

His idea of a compliment is calling Lisa "a thoroughbred"

I know that there are more, but those stand out for me.

I am pretty certain that Roddy is the wealthiest
houseguest on BB to date. (Not that there's anything wrong with that !! )

Floresmama

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 03:40 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think you are totally correct. He is from big money.

Bmh

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 03:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ya he is a rich guy..that was always in the back of my head..he isn't a middle-class person thats for sure

Missy2

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 03:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Roddy is DEFINITELY NOT like any of the other hg's or like anyone I've met for that matter. I think your right. My question is what is he doing in that house? How did he decide to apply if he does not watch that much tv?

Ocean_Islands

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 03:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Why would he go through this torture for a mere $500 grand? Case closed.

Theo17

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 03:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Actually I think roddy comes from a wealthy family not unlike kiki but doesnt have a ton of money himself.

Missy2

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 03:50 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Maybe Rod enjoys the manipulation?

Bb3friend

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 03:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Just another kick for a spoiled rich kids whose probably done everthing and this is one thing money can't buy...or can it?

Sunrise

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 03:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
earlier in the show he talked about a friend of his who worked at an airline and he recived "ticket vouchers" for free flights.

Wcv63

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 03:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
OI, maybe he's got some side bets riding that will significantly up the wager.

Maybe he thinks it's a cool pyschological experiment to play over the summer.

Maybe his family cut him off and he now has to pay for his own "oops" bills. (For me that means the fothing refrigerator goes out and you have to buy a new one. It usually necessitates tightened the belt buckle and being more thrifty.)

Maybe he thought it would be a kick?

Maybe his agent/publicist told him that this would be ideal exposure for him and his screenplay?

Maybe we're totally off the mark and Roddy isn't rich, he just "plays one on tv."

2addicted

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 03:56 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ocean_Islands---

You asked why he would go through this torture.

How about rich people who scale Everest, suffering through elevation sickness, frostbite
and potential death?

Roddy thought this would be a challenge and a great "bar story," and he has mentioned on several occasions that knowing what he knows now, he would NOT do it again.

Ocean_Islands

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 03:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think you all are dreaming. Lisa, on the other hand, appears to come from a wealthy family. She said they own countless golf courses.

Troj

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 03:59 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
If you don't need the money and you don't work, why not join b.b. for the summer just for fun?

Ericka1012

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:00 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
As my italian mother says "Just because Daddy has money doesn't mean you have money"...honestly I don't think Roddy comes from Big Money but upper upper middle class...private school have all kinds of grant money available to promising students in the fine arts fields (acting, directing, writing, music, ect.)if they have any kind of fine arts departments as far as prep school he's mentioned several times he had a hard time in school I think he might have
deslexia (sp)that's why he was put in private school (back east they call all boys schools "prep schools")...but only my opinion...

Beagle

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
How rich is Roddy? Well, I dunno. But I don't think he's going to be 50 or 500 grand richer after the game.

Theo17

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
roddy is like many writers actors and directors in la. Working as bartenders, waitress's and valets.
Go to hollywood. Ask anyone what they do and you will hear actor, model, director. Then ask them their job and 75% are doing the aformentioned occupations.

Sybilbb3oracle

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
As Roddy has mentioned; his Father Peter has a seat on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange); heading Mancuso (Peter) and Co. He also is a board member for several major corporations, museums, syphonies, etc. One must have a wealth base of several millions to have a seat on the NYSE. Roddy comes from a background of extreme wealth but seems to have been kicked out of wall street himself for some reason.

Wendo

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
2addicted, that's exactly what I was going to post. He's there for the challenge to win. I don't think he gives one wit about the money. He just wants to win. Roddy is very competitive. He used to play hockey, enjoys sports, and likes to win.

As far as his financial status, I could care less.

Theo17

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:03 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Many people come from wealth familys and have only their own money. My mother is a best selling author. I get $0 from her.

Guiltyviewer

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
It is already substantiated that Roddy's family in New Jersey has some financial means---his dad is a long-established successful stock broker who had been involved in local politics. Roddy has mentioned how his parents insisted on their family traveling throughout Europe when he was younger, credited those adventures to his love of learning and being curious about everything. Roddy has gone to private schools that are expensive. He took a year off just to write (not a whole lot of people in their twenties could afford to do so without some form of backup funds, whether it be trust funds or family support, etc.) He travels extensively, mentions trips to the Superbowl, resort areas, five star restaurants, etc....I don't 'blame' him for something he had no choice in---he was born into a financially successful family. Good for him. But it does seem insensitive (esp for someone who repeatedly claims to be sooo sensitive as to call himself a 'softie')to give specifics of his life that do reveal his advantages to a group of folks without them. The specifics he gives are not relevant to the points of his stories so could easily be left out without hindering his ability to tell a humorous or interesting tale.

People with money do not have to be arrogant. Many are so genuinely aware of their advantages that they do all they can to not make it evident, esp in the presence of those who aren't similarly fortunate. Having money does not make one arrogant or superior, just as the lack does not make one dismissable and inferior. Character does not carry a price tag.

Sam222

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well my dad is very wealthy, but me I'm broke!!! Coming from a wealthy family does not mean you are wealthy. I know I plan to make my own money, just like my dad did

Bmh

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ya I gotta admit I came from money too..but my parents hated me and I hated them because I wasn't a snob and wasn't into being a rich spoiled brat..so that is another reason why me and my parents dont have a good relationship and at this very time..my parents have decided to get a divorce..so I will be getting some money from that..but I could care less..I like to earn my own money also..

Theo17

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
bmh why will you get money from their divorce? My parents divorced. They didnt write me a check when doing so. LOL

Ericka1012

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Could this be Roddy's father?

Peter V. Mancuso Morris Township, NJ Chairman 1996-98 Vice Chair 1994-96 Treasurer 1993-94 Personnel Committee

http://www.ccm.edu/trustees/Mancuso.htm

Chiparock

Sunday, September 01, 2002 - 04:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Roddy does seem to come from "second generation" rich: not the generation that EARNED the money, but the generation that spends it, taking advantage of all the perks it entails.

[Wcv63, I love your coining of a new expletive: "fothing" refrigerator!]