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Crazydog

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 12:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Unless something goes majorly off-track, I think it is likely Danielle will win second place and $50,000. Judging from the feelings here on this board, the CBS poll and Danielle's web site, there appear to be many viewers who dislike Danielle intensely.

Sure, $50,000 is quite a nice bit of money for three months of work. But is it worth the damage to your reputation and life? I don't think I would take $50,000 to have people make horrible comments about me to my face and behind my back when they see me in the grocery store, picking the kids up from school, etc. I've read articles where actors who play villains on soap operas say people come up to them and spit in their faces because they can't separate fiction from reality. But for Danielle and the other houseguests, they are not actors, they are real people.

Sure some of you may think she has $50,000, who cares what people think. But I imagine that she may find things said about her hurtful. I think her children especially will be hurt if not already. I feel bad for her daughters.

Maybe in time people will just forget about her. But I still remember how much I disliked Richard Hatch. The people who watch these types of reality shows have long memories and unlike with regular prime-time shows, seem to get particularly into them and feel very personally about the people.

Wendo

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 12:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Who knows, maybe the 50g's for a downpayment on a house is worth it for her families well being. People forget reality tv show players. There's larger things going on in the world (possible war in Iraq) to get so upset over a game player.

(I really wish we could leave Dani's kids out of things. JMO. If I had kids, I wouldn't want them brought in as a topic of conversation.) :(

Nemesis

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 12:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think the opinion of someone who can't distinguish between a TV game show and reality shouldn’t matter. I feel Danielle and the rest of the HG's are smart enough to realize this too.

I remember I screamed and kicked the TV when Richard Hatch won Survivor I, but I certainly wouldn’t spit in his face for the way he played the game. I guess there are those crazies out there that would do such a thing and that’s just what Danielle needs to tell her children if someone insults her. “Children they’re crazy people out there!” It’s a GAME where backstabbing and lying are an essential part if you want to win the Devilish Game you signed up for. I think Danielle will handle her family and her reputation just fine without the help of the rest of the world!

Jkm

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 12:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
By the time the Federal and State taxes get done, isn't it closer to 25 or 30K. Don't they take about 20 or 25% for fed, some for Cal state (because that is where she was paid) and whatever state she lives in (is it Cal?)

Still a good chunk of change.....

Scifi_Writer00

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 12:25 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Nemesis...You screamed and kicked the TV when Hatch won Survivor? But we have to be worried about the "crazies" out there? Ms. Pot, meet Ms. Kettle...<Smile>

Pesto

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 12:27 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Like the vast majority of reality show participants, I think that Danielle will receive lots of positive attention from her time on the show and her many supporters will give her great feedback, both good and bad. Danielle seems to be a strong woman with a loving and supportive family who will help her get through any rough spots with those people in the world that would judge her based upon several closeted weeks in a very public fishbowl. (See example above)

I think when she has a chance to reflect on her time in the house Danielle will learn a lot about herself and hopefully she can take and learn from her experience. You can also replace "Danielle" with any other HG name and the point still stands.

By the way, Richard Hatch, by all outward appearances seems to be doing quite well...

Just my 2 cents.

Jagger

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 12:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
My feeling is that even if some people don't like her, the friends and family of her will think she is OK. Look at George from BB1, his whole town liked him after they pulled off the scheme that got Britney booted from the show, everyone on the internet thought that was terrible, yet his fans stuck by him. I'm sure you will have your handfull of people that just won't realize that it is a game with no rules that state that you can't lie, make fun of people or what ever else it takes to make it to the end.

For me 50,000 would be enough for me to do the same stuff she has done, 500,000 would be better, but hay 50,000 for three months ain't bad. I think all the hgs will get over it and have a good time together after the game is over.

Most of these people are forgotten with in a few months anyway, so I would say bring it on.

Zachsmom

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 12:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I don't like Danielle..but if she wins 50,000 or 500,000 no big deal..I have no personal investment..it will just mean that this year I am disappointed that my favorite didn't win..but it will not affect my life..nor will it change it..

In the grand scheme of my life..who wins or doesn't win on BB3 is not very important..

And even if I were to "meet" Danielle..I would always treat her with respect..she's a human being with feelings..and no matter how much you dislike someone..you never treat them with disrespect!..JMHO

Oregonfire

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 12:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Plus she has her weekly stipend, what 100 dollars a day? Is that what they've been making? That's a chunk o'change for two months (maybe $7000 after taxes). It's something anyway.

Correct me if I'm wrong about the figures.

I also think that Dani is a competitive person, and that the thrill of getting all the way to the end with her boy Jason may be worth the trouble as well.

Someone out there might think that Dani would make a great office manager.

Nemesis

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 12:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
LOL Scifi - I really didn’t kick the TV, I think I did yell and stomp my feet. I pouted a lot when Colby lost to Tina and I jumped around and danced when Ethan won,I won’t even talk about an Alabama Football Game televised loss!!! so maybe I’m one of those “in-house” crazies!! I’d never let my crazies out the front door to actually hurt someone!

C1mag

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 12:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Is 50,000 worth it? When it's all done and over the answer will be yes. She put it perfectly last night. Had she played it any differently she may not be in the game currently. There is definite remorse for the negative comments which is something lacking from many of the other trash talkers. It doesn't make it right but it does show a human side. As others have pointed out... 50,000 after taxes is still a nice chunk of honey to put down on a house.

Pesto

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 12:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
She might not win anything and my guess is she would say that her experience in the house has been well worth it.

I guess I take issue with the wording of the question "Danielle, is $50,000 worth it?" because it implies (to me) that she did something wrong for money. Many people here think she has, and many don't. Anyway, only Danielle has the correct answer...

Avrey258

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 12:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I don't get the topic? Worth it? It's a game, not sainthood. If you dislike Danielle then so be it, but I bet she could care a less, so I guess it is worth it to her.

My question, why did you not ask the same of Jason, Amy or Lisa? They've all done their share of bashing. Yes, Danielle did do more. Should we use a sliding scale and rate it?

Woodpecke®

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 01:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Definitely worth it.

Jan

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 01:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
if people are rude to Dani or her kids or "spit in their Face" figuratively or literally, then their behavious is worse than the behaviour for which they hate Danie

IMHO FWIW

Crazydog

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 01:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I didn't ask the same of Jason Amy or Lisa because they don't seem to be disliked to the extent Danielle is. I asked the question after going to the Danielle elitestv website. I was amazed at the intensity of dislike towards Danielle. I suppose I was wondering if people thought $50,000 was adequate compensation to have so many people who don't even know you hate you so much.

Wendo

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 01:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, many people disliked Rich Hatch after winning Survivor 1 and it hasn't appeared to have hurt him. He's doing quite well from what I've read.

Eliz87

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 01:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think it would be a disgrace for Danielle to win a dime. She needs to be given a HUGE lesson in how not to be so obnoxious. Yes, she plays a good game, I suppose, but lets others do her dirty work for her. And her mocking imitations of people -- I can't stand that.

Wcv63

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 01:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well Crazydog..I think you hit on the answer right there in your post..."people she doesn't even know". Nor is she likely to ever have to interact with any of them. She wasn't in this game for fame. She didn't want to further her career. She didn't want to get a toehold in the "hollywood scene." She wanted to win enough money to get a house for her family. So yeah. It's worth it. The love and respect of her family is all she needs.

Meggieprice

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 01:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Danielle said several times that this has been the best summer of her life. She played an awesome game, IMO.

Eliz87

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 01:29 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
umm...Why does anyone believe that Danielle's family doesn't already have a house?

Danielle has breast implants. Those that can afford that type of luxury generally aren't paying rent on an apartment.

Wcv63

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 01:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Eliz87...she lives in an apartment. The implants were done many years ago when perhaps their financial situation was different. Fact is...we don't know all the facts. BUT...it has been proven that she lives in an apartment...the apartment does have a community pool.

Bmh

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 01:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Actually Dani has already stated that after her first pregnancy..her breasts were seriously deformed..and slabby..which isn't good when she was only 16..so she decided to get implants for medical reasons..I mean she needed those implants..it wasn't totally vanity unlike Tonya

PS:We have rehashed this topic numerous times..lets get back on topic please..and talk more about if 50,000 dollars is worth Dani's repuatation...thanx :)

Eliz87

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 01:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Bmh, please forgive me but I'm not on this board every single day (like you apparently are), so I did not know that the topic of Danielle's implants has been rehashed numerous times.

Having said that, no, I don't think $50K is worth someone's reputation, unless it's someone who brags that she can be "as fake as her implants."

Nemesis

Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 01:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Here we go again about who "deserves" and "who has what and where?” It's a game. I guess they all are somewhat middle-class, to uppermiddle, some even maybe wealthy, but none of the Hg’s are destitute. Could you image CBS interviewing the local down trodden-down on luck fellow on the paper bad in the street corner? Now, I'd have to say that guy "deserves" it. It's all a game, and who plays the other Hg’s the best wins the money. That’s what we know, but refuse to accept somehow we want to make it a morality game show, well that just won't happen in this reality. I hope they all enjoyed the summer, I hope they all learned something, I hope they all earned extra cash for something they want.

One fact that can’t be changed is that “ Whoever wins will have played the GAME the BEST!”