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Archive through September 17, 2003
Miggles | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 12:20 am     This show really fizzled out and ended with a whimper. I wonder if Cupid went broke and they asked Hank/Lisa to say no to live marriage in order to break even. They definitely didn't splurge when it came to the stage/studio. The rickety props reminded me of a 1970's era Dr. Who episode. |
Fruitbat | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 03:08 am     Dr Who! I havent thought of that show in years. No Dolicks though. |
Dogdoc | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 03:55 am     I wonder what happened with the women in the audience that won dates with the losers. After seeing Rob's dramatics ( that horrible butt shaking directed at the viewers), if he were my date I would have been out the door. |
Eliz87 | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 04:57 am     I see no reason, if they really want to get married, why they couldn't have taken part in the cheesy "wedding" last night and then later had the real thing...the shower, the bridesmaids, the rings, church wedding, reception, honeymoon, etc. They would have had a million bucks for cripes sake! Unless they're already rich, they were fools for turning that down. Another thought I had...Since this was a live show, and the mate wasn't announced until the end, would the wedding have been legal anyway? What about a marriage license and all that?? EDITED TO ADD: I too was wondering about the dates for the men who had been turned down. They made such a big deal out of match.com all season...I figured they might introduce the guys' dates to the audience, or at least had them sitting there with them. Made no sense. |
Enbwife | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 05:34 am     I too think they are crazy to turn down the $$. If they plan to marry, why not do it, then have another wedding for their families. It’s not every day you get offered 1 million dollars!!! Hello!!! I was under the impression the 2 had discussed it and agreed that they would not marry on the show. I don’t believe they’ll stay together but stranger things have happened. It was a little nerve-wracking to see Hank and Robert standing up there at the end (ha ha)! |
Pbnj | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 05:58 am     Eliz~~thought the same thing about the license but still! what a dud. Also wondered about the dates for the rejectees....they made such a big deal out of that...I thought for sure we'd see them paired up.....the whole thing was a disappointment. Did anyone notice, Hank never did propose to her? Also, in earlier clips when the guys were talking, Hank said he was nervous about being picked. I think he realized it was too much too soon and wanted a graceful way out of it....what a freak! *blech* Bet Simon is a little po'd at how boring the end was......it wasn't romantic at all. If Lisa didn't want 'to give anymore' to the tv audience, WHYYYY did she go on the show to begin with?? I think she did want the money but when Hank pulled that boner, she went along with it to save face....brotherrr. If there is a season 2, I won't be watching. |
Pbnj | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 06:07 am     I'm such a liar.....I love train wrecks |
Angelbleu | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 06:32 am     I wasted a whole hour on that show last night...I agree with those that said if they were serious about each other and want to get married they could have gone ahead and got married on TV and then had a the wedding of their choice later...I also agree she needs walking lessons.... I cringed every time she "walked" across the stage... |
Crazydog | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 07:24 am     I wanted to see Robert win just to see what she would do. But I'm puzzled at why Hank said no. They proved their point, the two of them are the best match, America chose him.... it's the same as if they got married by a judge and had a big fancy reception later. Two of my friends got married by a judge because her student visa had expired and she didn't want to go through the hassle of getting a work visa. They legally got married in May but they had a big wedding in November. They consider the November date their anniversary. If Lisa and Hank truly feel they are right for each other they might as well have legally gotten married and collected the money. It was obvious she wanted to go through with it - she had a dress and everything. I didn't like how Brian cut Joe off. It was Joe who essentially proposed to Laura right? I thought it was funny. I wish Brian had allowed Laura to respond rather than just rudely saying it was Lisa's day. |
Lovedana | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 07:43 am     Ummm ... folks at other forums are suggesting that it was all scripted. Robert supposedly won but they reached a compromise for a good show. Hence, they had Hank declared the winner, but he had to say no to marriage on stage. Frankly, I find that hard to believe. I don't think most of the public were looking for fairy tale endings. And if it were to be a fairy tale ending, Hank would have had to say yes. His response of no was no fun. The ending was terrible. It also wouldn't make sense, unless they really wanted Hank to say yes, even if they agreed that he wouldn't receive the money. Besides, Brian looked quite disappointed. I doubt they would leave him out of the joke. Also, Hank looked crazily nervous. I don't know what to make of that. My other list of possibility is that he was unhappy that the American public would dare to put him next to Robert (i.e., have Robert as his challenger). Maybe he felt insulted and changed his mind promptly. I doubt this was the case, though. He just looked too nervous for that to be his reason. He would have expressed anger instead of nervousness. This show was screwed from the start when Lisa's friends were allowed to pick people they knew they would be whining about. They in essence hid their choice and tried to manipulate the American Public by narrowing down their choices with unprepared men. |
Brenda1966 | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 07:46 am     Wow. What a crappy ending to a crappy show. I was disappointed when Hank won and then kind of happy when he turned down the million bucks and refused to marry her then. LOL! I think this behavior reinforces the notion that he's a control freak. He wants to say when, how, why they get married and not be under any contract with a TV network. She's just a "yes" woman who seems to go along with whatever the guy says. I find them a pathetic pairing. That million dollars could have helped start his "organic farm". They could have had a giant second wedding with all the frills. Her excuse of not wanting to share anymore was lame. If the TV executives bring this show back again they are foolish. |
Wilsonatmd | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 08:06 am     From what I've read in the forums (I didn't watch any of this trainwreck) I think it was just that Hank liked Lisa, and vice-versa, but they just didn't know if they wanted to sacrifice a year of their lives, just to collect the money. If they had married and it busted up in six months, they've wasted the time for nothing. If they barely made the year and THEN broke up, they'd both be called gold-diggers, staying married just long enough to collect the money. They were in a no-win situation, because unless they were both sure it would last a lot longer than a year, they'd be called all sorts of things depending on when the breakup occurred. (and notice I said WHEN, not IF....Yes, I'm VERY cynical about any of these dating shows) The only way for both of them to save face is to do what they did: Say we don't care about the money, and we want to do this on our own terms, in our own way, and most importantly (implied, but not stated), not in front of 5 million people. In the long run, $500,000 each (more like $250,000 after taxes) wasn't worth the probable backlash it would cause in the future. The audience might be disappointed, and you're hearing a lot of backlash from it, but it will go away sooner, rather than later. They'll fade into obscurity now, and they can do what they need to do, but in the end, I doubt it will last. If we ever hear anything from them again (which I doubt), it will probably be they have broken up, probably in less than a year. The only person who came out ahead in this is Simon Cowell...he didn't have to pay the million. |
Bandit | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 08:41 am     What a total waste. I agree with most everything here. I actually thought he and Lisa had something-it was very sweet to watch-right up until the not so audible KER-PLUNK at the end. What an utter disappointment-and a chicken way out in Hank's part. I thought he was more of a man than that. |
Kellirippa | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 08:46 am     He didn't even give Lisa an option, don't you think it would have been nicer if he would have said, "Lisa, I will marry you right now, but if you would rather wait, I will respect that", and let the decision be hers?? Doesn't really matter I suppose, this was pretty much a lose/lose situation all the way around. Loved the auditions and the wacky dates, but it was a pretty slippery slope... wouldn't waste time on a second season. |
Realfan | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 08:57 am     Well THAT was a big fat waste. That was the same ending as "Married by America," where everyone's in tuxes and bridal gowns and they decide to "wait." What was with that crap about waiting because family means so much? They were right there! Good point, Kelli. There was no choice, was there? I don't like Hank. Ugh. I think Robert is full of it in many ways, and like Hank said, there to get noticed, but I think Robert was right on in his assessment of Hank's hate-gaze. I also wanted to add that ITA with those who were uncomfortable with Hank's comment about Lisa working because she has a brain. Huh? Women who stay at home use their brains! Borderline offensive there, and I'm not a working mom. The whole point is it's up to Lisa, or at least a decision to be made by them as a couple. NO dictating. But Hank is a closet dictator, I fear. Lisa--again--is making a bad choice for herself and doesn't want to see any faults he has. I wanted Robert to win to see Lisa get all weirded out (though she would pretend not to.) Actually, that would have been just as dull at this point, with everyone acting like they think Robert is such a great guy for "some girl" out there. Robert would have propsed, Lisa would have turned him down, end of story. Another annoying thing--Lisa met with each of the guys beforehand, so Hank and Lisa had already decided what they were going to do, should he be chosen. BORING!! And that Brian MacFayden guy said to tune in for the second season?? Not on your life! |
Torch | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 09:32 am     I was out last night so I taped BB4 and Cupid. I then came home about half way though Cupid and watched the end of it. I then ran the tape and watched Cupid again. My take is it was a rather lame ending, but not because Hank and Lisa didn't get married. It was lame because the producers tried to cram to much into ah hour show. As has been mentioned they made all this fuss about winning dates with the guys and then didn't show them with their dates. As for Lisa and Hank, they obviously had their own plans unknown to the producers. Lisa summed it up best when she said, "We don't want to share anymore." Obviously they had quit sharing long before she said that. Obviously too is the fact that Lisa and Hank had a much longer conversation than we saw on TV in their final get together. You could tell that from what they said later. Lisa and Hank both looked really happy with each other at the end. I think what they both feared was that the other might be marrying them for the million dollars. This way WHEN THEY GET MARRIED, and they will, both will know that they arn't marrying for the money. It's not like they will need the million because they both have good jobs. I think Lisa and Hank will be married within two months or less. Basically as soon as they can set up a wedding their way. Yes the ending was lame, but I think true love wins in the end! |
Muse | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 09:40 am     Well, I think they made the right decision. It'd be a mistake to marry someone after only a few dates. And it'd be caving to the pressure (from the show, viewers, and temptation of money), which probably isn't the best motivation for marriage. It's a better idea to take things slowly and make sure it's the right choice. It's not the most satisfying/entertaining thing for viewers, but I think it was a wise decision for them. Yes, they signed up for the show knowing what it was about, but I think they opted to take their relationship (and marriage) seriously instead. They had the right to do that. *shrug* -- I think it's strange that there's people who insist that Hank is this nasty, controlling guy, but get upset that Lisa didn't marry him. It's it better that they take time to get to know each other? Even if they're engaged, there's time for the relationship to progress and for them to really see how the other person is -- especially outside of the context of the show (in real life). I also think Lisa has a lot more control that way (where she can break it off if she wants, make decisions about the wedding, etc) than she would if Hank said "I do" on the show. I mean, how much pressure would there be on her to say yes then?? As for the votes...I don't think they were rigged. I've visited sites where people are primarily Robert fans (like here), but I've seen many others where Hank was the favorite. I think the average viewer was looking for someone who was the right match for Lisa, not someone who wanted to make a point, mess with the show, etc. I also think a lot of votes for Evan and Dominic went to Hank when Lisa made it clear that he was her choice. |
Crazydog | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 09:47 am     I don't think Hank and Lisa will be married in two months. I don't even think they are engaged. I think they will take their time to get to know each other outside of the show and then progress naturally. I think as a life decision that this was a smart move. But as a show decision, it's the pits. The whole premise of the show was that America was going to choose this woman's husband, that she put her trust in America and that we were going to see a wedding at the conclusion. A big old Pfffffttttttt to this one. You won't catch me wasting one iota of my time on the "second season". I feel duped. I have felt duped by just about every reality dating show except for the Bachelorette. I have said this before, but I have felt misled/duped/didn't get what I was promised by Bachelors 1 and 2, Joe Millionaire, Married by America, For Love or Money, and now Cupid. |
Rslover | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 10:10 am     Eliz87, You are right about the license. In alot of these shows there is a small disclaimer on the screen about the ceremony not being legal. You definitely need a license to be married beforehand. Kellirippa, I agree that's what he should have said too. He IS a little dominating, between that and the working comment. Not only did he not propose, he said "I adore you" not I love you. THIS FINALE - WHAT A LETDOWN! SIMON - SHAME ON YOU!! |
Realbiz | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 10:18 am     Simon is way too busy with AI3(where the big $$ is) to care about this show anymore. He appeared only in the beginning for a while, and disappeared all together... I too thought that they shouldn't make a big deal of Match.com if they aren't going to show the dates with the single guys on the finale. Overall, on different levels, the show is what's called 'promises unfulfilled'. |
Skypilot | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 10:42 am     As I watched Hank and Robert standing on the stage next to each other last night, I couldn't help but think that they are two sides of the same coin. There is something a little unsettling about any man (or woman) who goes on a show like this and starts claiming to have such strong feelings for the person they are trying to "win". It's such an artificial environment and anyone who claims to feel such a "strong connection" and who starts throwing the word love around in this environment is suspect in my book. From what I've seen of the show both Hank and Robert expressed very strong feelings for Lisa but I can't shake the feeling that, of the two, Hank will turn out to be the more "psycho" of the two. Last night when they showed the clip of Hank calling Robert "calculating", the word "projection" just popped into my head. I know I'm being unfair because I didn't even see most of the shows but what I have seen of Hank just gets under my skin. Does anyone who has seen more of the show than I have think that Robert was calculating? To me he seemed too frazzled to be calculating. I just thought that that was an interesting word to be coming out of Hank's mouth. |
Tvduck | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 01:32 pm     I feel bad for Joe's date when he hit on Laura. |
Mack | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 01:42 pm     The basic fact that almost all "reality" shows of this type are a bit of a joke, this one was right down there at the bottom. My wife and I watched last night and are convinced that the outcome was rigged. By rigged we figure Robert probably got the votes but a deal was made to have it be Hank as long as Hank bailed on the wedding. As for Lisa, besides the "walk from hell", she's certainly no Erin or Trista (only as a point of comparison). Having said that, we hope Hank and Lisa make it.....it just sounds good to say that regardless how we actually feel. |
Max | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 04:05 pm     I thought Joe wasn't really 'hitting on' Laura so much as he was making fun of her. Just seemed to me that he was mimicing her style and commentary back to her. I could be wrong, tho. |
Whoami | Wednesday, September 17, 2003 - 04:21 pm     Hmmm.....I stumbled across an infomercial last night on the Bun and Thigh Max. The actress hawking the device looked a lot like Laura. It was her mannerisms that caught my eye first (the physical characteristics were hard to tell, although the woman was blond). I have noticed that Laura can look dramatically different based on how she is made up. |
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