Amari | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 04:46 pm     I'm right behind you Spygirl. I like her too! And, by the way, how much does any parent really know about the teachers teaching their kids every day? About as much as some altar boys' parents knew about their priests. |
Jbfrommi | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 04:47 pm     I agree with everything you said Jpgramma. I wouldn't let her within a mile of my kids, nor would I let an alcoholic teach my kids. I don't see the argument "it's only a few joints" I wouldn't want my kids smoking even one joint. Call me old fashioned, but my kids are my world! |
Sunni | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 04:48 pm     ITA! Xarph Scandalous- I don't think Dana should be an example for the legalizing of marijuana(sp?). IMO. I guess marijuana must be different in other places b/c the idiots here drive on the wrong side of the road. |
Beruthiel | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 04:49 pm     I have to agree with Xarph. I don't buy it that this unusual environment makes people act against their character. It's when folks are under stress that the real person comes out, and don't forget the old saying, in vino veritas-truth comes out with the wine. Some folks live quiet lives, unnoticed, and become heroes in adversity, while other live the high life of power and fame, and end up revealing themselves to have feet of clay. Most of this lot are clumping around like clodhoppers! |
Crossfire | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 04:51 pm     She still might be a great teacher. If so, what she does in the BB house is irrelevant. |
Xarph | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 04:51 pm     The only way for Dana to change her characteristics is to chill out. She needs to learn the martial art skill of grounding. As long as she or any of the others allow the stress to get to them, they will be in their backup personalities. Dave is another good example of someone reacting well under stress. There are not many more stressful situations than to have someone shooting at you. Dave has had to learned to be cool under stress. |
Twiggyish | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 04:52 pm     I don't like her potty mouth, but I think she'd be fun with kids. (If she watched her language) She seems like a high energy person. |
Zachsmom | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 04:53 pm     I wouldn't want Dana to teach my kids. She lives in NY and I live in SoCal. Too far of a drive. |
Texasdeb | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 04:55 pm     Thank you, Maris, Spygirl, & Amari: I like Dana in this BB game too. She's the little spit fire this yr. She speaks her mind & is not kissing the butts of those who come across as thinking they're better than your average bear. What would BB4 have w/out her? boring, boring, boring! Go DANA. |
Secretsmile | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 05:00 pm     When my children were younger they took martial arts classes. Some of their instructors taught them "forms" which was the movements part. Other instructors taught self-discipline and control. I think Dana is very athletic and probably can teach proper form. |
Jhezzie | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 05:02 pm     Dana's a pain <Mod hd>. So what? We have no idea what she's like in real life. I think this game magnifies flaws to the enth degree for players. Even Jason had his moments last year. As for pot, maybe she's lying to seem like she has that in common with the other players. Who knows? Either way, I view Mary Jane the way I view alcohol too. Everything in moderation and in the comfort and saftey of your own home, not on the road! I do, however, think it's rather braindead to admit to things you wouldn't tell your own mom on the world wide web. |
Watching2 | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 05:02 pm     It's true Karate is supposed to be a way of life. My nephew was a Karate sensai (teacher) and my son took lessons from him as well as others at the dojo. I've seen my nephew under some pretty extreme emotional situatons and NEVER have I seen him act remotely like Dana. He was a wild little kid (i.e. bratty! lol) and karate really grounded him and gave him way of coping in life. There's a lot of different varieties of karate, but I don't think any of them are about blowing off and definitely NOT making the first move. It's about being centered. It's stressed to the kids over and over again it's to be used as the very last resort for PROTECTION purposes only. A lot of people put there kids in karate classes for the self-disciplne. FWIW |
Maris | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 05:03 pm     All I can say is if you put your kids future in the hands of a Tiger Shulman karate instructor, the least of his problems is whether she smokes a joint now and then. |
Texasdeb | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 05:12 pm     My children are also grown (youngest 18). I would bet you that Ms. Dana doesn't use bad words when around children. Her chosen profession & strong personality would make her a good teacher. Kid's wouldn't stand a chance of getting anything over on her. I would bet she's also very nurturing to less aggressive kids. Give her a break guys, she's playing this GAME to win. Her life is something else. |
Galelia | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 06:17 pm     I'm not a fan of Dana at all. For various reasons that really aren't worth writing out. However, I think she would be good for the kids - her high energy, she gets excited about things and so *into* things she's excited about, and I think her personality (the good part of it) would be a good motivator for the kids. That and she probably wouldn't take any guff from the kids and keep them in line. My $0.02. |
Alaris | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 06:22 pm     I just think she jones'n for a fat one......hehehe |
Hamsterlady | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 06:24 pm     Well, I wouldn't want my child's teacher to be a drug user or a drug smuggler. JMO She seems like she would be a good person for teaching kids karate....a motivator and someone that never gives up. But as an overall human being (especially one that smuggles drugs) I give her a 'Thumbs Down' when it comes to teaching kids and being a role model. |
Costacat | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 06:25 pm     If I had kids, no, I wouldn't want Dana teaching my kids. Granted, I don't know what she's like outside of the house, but the foul language is enough to turn me off. There is an internal strength that comes from karate, and Dana has not yet reached that place. Finally, I do not have any appreciation for that "New York attitude." It may be because I'm a true southern Californian. But I think that that type of attitude works well in one place only -- New York. I think manners and practicing good karma go a lot farther. My own opinion naturally, since the question was asked. |
Maris | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 06:29 pm     Costa are you saying that New Yorkers do not have manners or good Karma???? That is a hell of an indictment. I would take a Dana over a Robert anyday. |
Sheilaree | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 06:33 pm     She shouldnt be teaching anyone even adults. I thought Big Brother was suppose to screen these people where do they get them, like Robert. He needs to go next |
Twiggyish | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 06:35 pm     I think she's street smart. She's got that vindictive...I'll get revenge..attitude. It would not occur to her to try and negotiate or smooth over people. That is going to be her downfall. It could also be a lack of maturity on her part.
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Costacat | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 06:53 pm     Maris, that's not what I said. I said that NY attitudes work best in NY. She's not in NY now. |
Maris | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 06:57 pm     Quote: But I think that that type of attitude works well in one place only -- New York. I think manners and practicing good karma go a lot farther. Unquote Perhaps I misunderstood your intent. So basically,New Yorkers are ok as long as they stay home?? LOL. |
Costacat | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 07:01 pm     Nope, NYers can come 'n visit us. But us southern Californians just don't appreciate a NY attitude. We are real laid back out here, and don't necessarily like that "in your face" stuff. At least THIS southern Californian doesn't. It came out totally wrong... but you KNOW what I meant!!!!!!!! Freakin' New Yorkers are gonna end up 1-2-3 in this game if the rest of the clueless crew don't wake up. And when they do, Maris, you can say "I told you so!" <grin> <wink> |
Maris | Tuesday, July 29, 2003 - 07:07 pm     New Yorkers like Dana and others who wont be named (ahem) get very defensive when they think they are dealing with people who "think their S**t don't stink" (a very common NY expression - wait for it to come out of Dana's mouth very soon) I do think the New Yorkers have a secret alliance and the three of them have had it since the hotel. |