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Realfan

Friday, January 10, 2003 - 11:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, that was strange. I don't know if I'll watch again. I don't know most of these "celebs," except MC and Emmanuel, and of course Jerri (ITA she's not in the same league, but that's probably because of my Jerri hate.)

The sushi girl really turned me off. Not her, the exploitation of her. I could NEVER eat off of a naked woman. Way too "decadent Rome" for me. I was surprised none of the women were bothered by it. The girl is probably an immigrant, and this just smacks of exploitation. Besides which, I would find it a little repulsive to eat off a naked person I'm not intimate with. It grosses me out that businessmen probably order this "dish" for their functions, and think they're sophisticated for doing it.

And I could never eat sushi anyway! :)

I'm also not keen on supporting any show with Jerri in it.

Ryn

Friday, January 10, 2003 - 12:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Glad I amused you Sea :)

I guess I just found the tax thing funny, I realize not all things are taxed, but some are, Gabrielle made the comment about taking the taxes into account, she strikes me as someone now living in the "semi" real world and I would guess she does do some shopping. Thus it was the fact that she was taking taxes into account and Brandi seemed clueless that I found amusing :)

Weener, the show will only be on Sunday this one time from what I can tell, looking up TV Guide for the following Sunday shows another show airing, so set your VCR (its only 30 minutes a show from here on out i think).

I think Jeri didn't really have to wait that long at the door, if you notice when she is outside they showed the table and Brandi was already gone (presumably to answer the door). And I agree with Jerri's assesment that they did this to create tension.

it is amusing that the person i would consider the wildest of the bunch (vince) seemed the most laid back of the guys.

As for Hammer, I really did not notice him "preaching" at all, he pretty much seemed like his attitude was 'live and let live' (he said this in some form to one of the folks that were eating sushi when the guys came back out).

For the new shows this week (that I watched) I would put this one on a similar level with Celebrity Mole.

And as Celebrity versions of reality shows go, this one and Mole are the 2 best I have seen (as compared to "bootcamp" and "fear facor").

Mssilhouette

Friday, January 10, 2003 - 01:15 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Just a tidbit on the sushi thing. (I doubt the girl is an immigant, probably a college student or an wanna be MA(model/actress)

Let's not forget it's in LA! I've seen that presentation before on a dating show. Apparently it comes from some hip sushi place and that's how they serve it their large banquets. If you looked at the woman she's covered up pretty well. And it's just for shock value.

While I wouldn't exactly go around eating off a person I don't know, no matter how well presented. It was good that Hammer didn't partake in the feast. It wasn't his thing, and I can understand that.

Was it explotative? Yep, but isn't any more so than any other place that showcases women as the main attraction.

Ryn

Friday, January 10, 2003 - 01:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I recall seeing this done on another TV show as well, can't for the life of me remember which one though. Not fear factor...... but some show, blind date?

Oregonfire

Friday, January 10, 2003 - 01:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I saw the "eating off a woman" shtick on some talk show, but don't remember which one. The woman here looked decidely uncomfortable. I would've cleared the sushi onto a plate (it is sushi after all) and sent the girl home with a nice tip.

None of them really bothered me personality wise except for Brande, who seemed to have the most attitude for being the least well known. She just struck me as fakey.

Sure, I'll keep watching. Why not?

Denecee

Friday, January 10, 2003 - 02:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Hey Ryn, your post have amused me too!
Nothing much left to say that hasn't been said by all of you great posters! My favorite is Gabrielle and least favorite is Cory. I got a kick out of watching but I'm a little disappointed to find out that they were only in there for 10 days. I was totally embarrassed for them when they were taking the brownies to the neighbors, who's idea was that? Rich people don't want brownies from their neighbors, I don't want brownies from mine and I'm poor,lol.

Seamonkey

Friday, January 10, 2003 - 02:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ryn.. I just enjoyed your bouncy posts!!

and for a bit you were just posting away, just as I was babbling about Escape from ?? Island on TLC.. lol..

Ryn

Friday, January 10, 2003 - 04:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Heh sea :)

I was, for a brief moment last night, having a feeling of watching a Live Feed ;)

I wasn't bothered by your comment at all :)

Puttergirl

Friday, January 10, 2003 - 04:52 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I liked it, but I totally hated Corey Feldman. I don't know how long I could last in a house with him! It would get ugly. I was also really annoyed by Emmanuel's laugh, but how can you get mad at him, he so cute! It toned down after the first hour, though.

I was thoroughly disgusted by the remarks about Jeri not being a celebrity. What a way to make a comeback- insult all of us normal people who would watch you by telling us we aren't good enough to be there with you!!!!!

Pamy

Saturday, January 11, 2003 - 06:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
You said it Puttergirl! I found myself actually feeling sorry for Jeri! I think the producers had her come last/late for a reason, first because most of the viewers of this show would be more interested in her and 2nd to imphasize the fact that she is not in the same 'league' with the others, although she actually IS in same one as Brandi since she did Playboy(a fact that I don't think Brandi knew yet.
I loved Vince(which surprised me since I have never listened to Motley crew) I was totally crying when he told of his daughter, my Mom died that same year and of the same disease(leukemia).
I was saddened no one hugged him or even put there arm around him when he told the story and I also felt the producers gave him that fortune cookie on purpose for him to tell that story which I think was totally disrespectful!!!
Emmanuel would get on my nerves after 2 hrs! He is just too damn happy!
Corey=loser..still!
I read that Jerri is going to get a luxury tent and that is will piss off the others.

Kaili

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 06:37 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I thought the fortune cookie thing was mean too. All of their cookies were made specificaly for them (such as do you practice what you preach for Hammer, something about hands being lethal weapons for Emmanual knowing he's into martial arts, etc)- I didn't like that they gave them all fun goofy ones and saved the last one for Vince as a somber one. It's like they want to be sure he is going to appear on TV opposite of the heavy metal image everyone expects.

I also found myself feeling bad for Jerri who is so obviously being set up to be the evil one who lives up to the image. And who do they think they are thinking they are so much above her? I understand that they live in a different world to some degree (at some point in their careers) but right now they're all digging themselves into a deeper career hole anyway! And how they welcomed her to "their" house when she got there!

I like it. I actually loved it. I wish it was a longer show though (length and run on TV).

Pamy

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 12:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I also am betting Jeri has more money than some of them do right now! Who would have thought we would one day feel sorry for Jeri! I really think the producers have set her up to be hated by the others and I don't think that is fair.

Kaili

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 02:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I never, ever, ever thought I would be on Jerri's side for anything...ever. BUT yeah...I'm glad that she is obnoxious and loud enough to open her mouth and tell them she doesn't care if they are/were famous- she won't be treated like crap by any of them.m I hope she puts some of them in their places. What does she have to lose- if she were to ever get a "real" acting job, she would already be typecast as the b**ch.

Grooch

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 02:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
What time tonight are they reshowing it?

Kaili

Sunday, January 12, 2003 - 03:58 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Neither of my TV guides (weekly & monthly) list a reshowing of it. I thought it was the High School Reunion one that was the only one being reshown.

The next one I have listed id the regular 8:30 (Central) showing on Thursday.

Jbean

Monday, January 13, 2003 - 03:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
i watched it last night, and thought it was hilarious! sort of like a celebrity big brother meets the real world. i was cracking up at them being in the grocery store and everyone freaking out. that was classic. i mean how would you react if you saw 6 famous people shopping together at the grocery store? lmao! i liked jerri better than i thought i would, still not a fan though. it was kind of funny that no one knew who she was. how can you NOT know who jerri is? oh well...

Seamonkey

Monday, January 13, 2003 - 07:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Corey's moving into the level of desperation.. jumping to get married on this pathetic show..

He really does have a strong resemblance to a hedgehog or a ferret.. (I know, ferrets are much cuter)

Rslover

Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 09:45 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I thought what they did with that woman and the sushi was totally disgusting and exploitative! What do you think?

Seamonkey

Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 11:48 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Remember, these are all people desperate for some "fame"..

I agree that it was just wrong, that dinner.

Warrenn

Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 12:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I just wanted to point out that the idea of eating sushi off of a naked women was not created by this show. It's been around in Japan for about a decade and somewhat more recently in other countries. See this link for more info:

http://www.everything2.com/index.pl?node=nyotaimori

Seamonkey

Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 01:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
What a shame, that they cannot poke the woman's breasts or genitals so much anymore.. Looks like it has been around far longer than a decade, but that doesn't make it any less repugnant to me..

Slavery, female infanticide and lots of other customs lasted for many years, but that didn't make them good traditions.

Brenda1966

Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 01:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Well, I'm not that outraged by it. If the girl wants to earn a buck that way so be it. If I had been eating that sushi I would have done what someone else said: put all the sushi on a plate and thank her and tell her to leave. I would not want to eat while anyone's bare body and especially bare feet were on the table!

Pamy

Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 06:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
If I had sushi on my boobs they wouldn't have to reach up to get it it would be right there in front of their plate!

Puttergirl

Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 06:19 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Too funny, Pamy!!! If they put Sushi on me, they would have to glue it on. Otherwise it would ROLL OFF of my big round body!!

Brenda1966

Thursday, January 16, 2003 - 09:00 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm hoping that girl recently had a pedicure and didn't have beans and weenies for dinner the night before! LOL! "Hmmm.... what's that smell? That doesn't smell like sushi?!"