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Scorpiomoon

Friday, February 14, 2003 - 01:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The thing I have to wonder is, do the producer purposely make Corey look bad at every opportunity or does Corey voluntarily give them tons of footage to use?

Also, you guys have to feel sorry for Corey just a little. After watching last night's episode, I came to the conclusion that this guy has no coping skills. He has a hard time functioning as a mature adult. He's in his 30's now. If he doesn't clue in, he's going to have a hard dealing with the rest of his life--especially as he ages and people stop caring who he is.

Scorpiomoon

Friday, February 14, 2003 - 01:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
P.S: I saw this at zap2it.com:

LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) - The WB will try again to catch pop-culture lightning in a bottle -- or Glen Campbell's old house, as the case may be.

The network has ordered a second incarnation of "The Surreal Life," which puts a group of no-longer-A-list celebrities in a house and films their interaction, "Real World" -style. Casting for the second installment is under way.

"When we first decided to do 'The Surreal Life,' we knew it was a series that lent itself to multiple seasons, given the right mix of celebrities," says Keith Cox, who oversees alternative series for The WB.

To that end, the Frog's casting specialists are looking for a second group of celebs who are "beloved, controversial or iconic," Cox says. The fact that the show treats its stars -- Corey Feldman, MC Hammer, Brande Roderick, Jerri Manthey, Emmanuel Lewis, Vince Neil and Gabrielle Carteris -- with a fair amount of respect should help generate interest from possible candidates.

Airing in the tough 9 p.m. Thursday slot, "The Surreal Life" has averaged about 4 million viewers a week. Although its audience is only a fraction of those for competitors "CSI" (27.1 million) and "Will & Grace" (17.4 million), the show has brought significant gains to the time period from earlier this season.

A premiere date for the second "Surreal Life" hasn't been set.

Nathalia

Friday, February 14, 2003 - 03:48 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Did anybody else catch this? When Brande was on the phone with Hef and she asked him if he would come he distinctly said at first "I don't think so" I rewound my vcr twice to make sure that is what he said! Corey has been to the Playboy Mansion, he is always in pics in the Playboy mag at the parties that Hef holds. Also, when Corey's g/f said she was a 9 on the scale of stress for the day, I somehow got a feeling this is how their life is, daily ratings of their stress levels. From last nights show I believe these two are truly meant to be together!

Heyltslori

Friday, February 14, 2003 - 04:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I just watched the show...and I just have to say how simply beautiful and touching Corey and his bride to be are. You just don't find that kind of committment, dedication and maturity nowadays. I actually shed a tear! Those kids are gonna make it!! I just know they are!!!! (sniff)

Whoami

Friday, February 14, 2003 - 05:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I caught that about the gf rating her stress level. She must be able to put up with him, cause she seems to be all about being a victim too. What will make this marriage not last is, they will be competing for who is the biggest victim. Once each of them finds out the other one isn't about to give up the victim role for the other, it's good bye.

Did anyone catch the part about Corey never getting his Bat Mitzfah? I was just about to say, "so that's why he's never grown up!" Then that silly Rabbi had to say all he has to do is turn 13. Oh well!

Corey is the only one I've seen who refers to himself as a celebrity. The way he says that word. Just pathetic. If someone else talks about their fame, they talk about "being in the public eye." I really don't remember hearing a true celebrity talk about themselves being a celebrity.

I think he wants so badly to be important. I think, somewhere, deep down, he may realize he isn't. Which is why he has to play up the "poor me" card.

Mak1

Friday, February 14, 2003 - 05:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Scorpiomoon: The thing I have to wonder is, do the producer purposely make Corey look bad at every opportunity or does Corey voluntarily give them tons of footage to use?


I heard Vince on a talk show saying that the editing of the show was actually very kind to Corey. It's sad that a person can be so seriously dysfunctional. I wish he could realize he is his own worst problem and would get the help he needs. Maybe when he sees himself on the show.......nahhhhhhh.

Lol @ Lori, you're so sentimental! Heehee

Shortnsweet

Friday, February 14, 2003 - 05:57 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The WB will be showing repeats of the last 4 episodes on Sunday, February 23 from 8:00 to 10:00.

Ark

Friday, February 14, 2003 - 07:01 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thank you Shortnsweet. I will now kiss your feet.

Pamy

Friday, February 14, 2003 - 07:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Lyn, I forgot about that part, why doesn't that girl RUN!!! I know why this show is only 1/2 hr, no one could stand to see Corey for more than that in one sitting!
Lori..ROTF!!! I shed a tear just reading your post!

Jhezzie

Friday, February 14, 2003 - 10:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I think Corey's fiance is one of those girls that is used to abuse. <>! At first, I was thinking he was a just a total whiner. Now, I see a real nasty mean streak in him. I almost picture him as one of those guys that pops the girl and then cries about it until she apologizes for making him hit her. JMO.

Seamonkey

Friday, February 14, 2003 - 10:47 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I bet he would even boo for Joe Millionaire :)

Actually, I agree about his <>

Scorpiomoon

Saturday, February 15, 2003 - 08:19 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Jhezzie: I would agree. I think Corey comes across as someone who plays the victim but yet manipulates people in a passive/aggressive way.

Re: His soon-to-be wife: You know how they say a pet takes on the characteristics of his owner? It wouldn't surprise me if anyone who hangs out with Corey for a length of time becomes like Corey themselves.

Mask1: Thanks for answering my question. It explains A LOT! :)

Mamaanja

Saturday, February 15, 2003 - 11:55 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I totally don't understand the reasoning to inviting the Porno/Hefner crowd to the wedding. Hey, what could make our wedding more sacred and meaningful? Let's have a bunch of Playboy bunnies there! Yeah!

And what was with the Rabbi? Can he even really call himself that? Didn't he say he was actually closer to being a Lutheran? I should go back and watch that part again....

Next week should be fascinating.

Lyn

Saturday, February 15, 2003 - 10:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Don't marry him, Corey's girlfriend...You'll be soorrryyyy

Julieboo

Sunday, February 16, 2003 - 08:15 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Seamonkey, what do you agree with?

Seamonkey

Sunday, February 16, 2003 - 10:08 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Something that was edited out :) Darned if i can remember, it was also edited out of Jhezzie's post, but I DEFINITELY agreed with it..

Picture in our newspaper of Corey and Susie.. she looks like a normal bride.. he looks like he's trying to look like George Washington. LOL.

The blurb: "Corey Feldman and Susie Sprague finally tie the knot in the finale of a season that brought tears (mostly Corey's), laughts (mostly Emmanuel's) and memories."

Right now on CBS is some ski competition, four teams, mixed with real skiiers, olympic medalists, and "celebs".. one is Jerri, who introduced her self as from Survivor Outback and the upcoming Surreal World.. so that must have been taped last winter? Also skiing is Melissa Rivers and the actor who plays Luke on Gilmore Girls. Others too, forget who. Some benefit for future skiiers and snowboarders.

Scorpiomoon

Sunday, February 16, 2003 - 11:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I never watched the season of Survivor when Jerri was on. Can someone tell me what her story is? What did she do before the show and what did she do while on Survivor to achieve the reputation she has?

Seamonkey

Sunday, February 16, 2003 - 11:35 am EditMoveDeleteIP
She was snarky, she made stuff up to get one guy voted off, she was arrogant, she went after the cute guy but there was joy when he literally dumped her over an obstacle and later when she got sprayed with water in a competition.

She also had a hat that was either loved or loathed, depending on who you were.

And i think she made people uncomfortable.

Corriecat

Sunday, February 16, 2003 - 11:35 am EditMoveDeleteIP
She accused Kel of sneaking beef jerkey in with his belongings and eating it which started a big dramatic fight. She also flirted with Colby a lot but he wasn't interested.

Ryn

Sunday, February 16, 2003 - 01:20 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ahhhhhh

I want to see another season, and I think Corey should be the one re-occuring housemate - mwhahahahahah!!!

Btw - whoami or someone mentioned above that only corey mentoined the celebrity thing that they coule recall. Actually if you watched the 1st episode, I think it was brandi or maybe another 'celeb' that wondered why Jerri was being included since she wasn't really one of "them."

and heyitslori? you were joking aobut it being touching - right?? :)

Pamy

Sunday, February 16, 2003 - 01:21 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Didn't that 'Rabbi' also say he was currently in some stage show?
I wonder if the producers told Brandi to call Hugh for ratings

Whoami

Sunday, February 16, 2003 - 01:45 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ryn,

I remember that stuff on the first episode. I felt like they were saying Jerri wasn't one of "them" cause she didn't come from the acting industry.

It's just the way Corey says the word "celebrity." There's just an air of "importance" to it. Like I said, I think he really wants to be important.

Ryn

Sunday, February 16, 2003 - 03:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ok - here is my quote from the 1st show, so we were both right ....

"The playboy bunny (brandy)said she was dissapointed that Robin Givens was not on and that Jerry was. Corey said he felt she was not part of "their" (celebrities) world and didn't understand why she was involved."

Later in the show the 1st tabloid they got said "Brande to Jerri, you're no Robin Givens."


As someone else mentioned above I think, next Sunday they will re-play the last 4 episodes of the show (since Reunion will be over). The episodes replayed will be:

Las Vegas
A Date for Brande (funny play on "blind date")
Softball
The Wedding & Goodbyes

Heyltslori

Sunday, February 16, 2003 - 06:28 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ryn... joking? The sweet tenderness of young love? The way you could just tell that their's is a union that will last until the end of time? :::gag::: Yes, I was joking!! lol :)

Pamy

Sunday, February 16, 2003 - 07:02 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
aahh Lori, you should have let him think you were serious!