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Archive through September 16, 2003
Ladytex | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 09:24 am     Rofl, that's too funny ... |
Skypilot | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 10:07 am     If Lisa ends up with Hank, it will be partly Robert's fault. From what I've seen of the show, everyone's so focused on Robert and his perceived "strangeness", "creepiness",etc. that Hank is slipping right under everyones' radar. Everyone, that is, except for the guys who have to share a house with him judging from what I've read on this board. The only time I got around to seeing Hank interacting with the guys in the house was in this weeks episode where he plays ping pong with Evan. Dude, this guy has issues. I can't believe that Lisa's friend took Joe to task for being more into the "competition" of it all than being into Lisa yet they don't see the same dynamic at work with Hank. It bothered me that he complained to Lisa about how it bothers him that she has to "date these other guys". Newflash Hank!!! "These other guys" have to put up with her going on dates with YOU too. There was something really possessive and arrogant about that complaint coming from him. Between Lisa and her two friends, when is the female intuition going to kick in?!?! |
Rslover | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 10:21 am     I never understood why Lisa and her friends picked guys who were either unemployed or too young and then decide to eliminate them because of those reasons! Why pick them in the first place? |
Realbiz | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 10:23 am     i think it would be a better show if one of lisa's friends/judges was a male - who would produce more balanced realistic views in terms of judging constents from a male AND a female perspectives. we all know 'men are from mars and women are from venus', a male friend's insight would be appreciated to get a more realistic opinion, or to at least cut down the 'nasty' side of the female bashing/judging. anyhow it does not look like, at this point, the show's going to end the way everyone originally had hoped. it is only a tv show afterall. |
Crazydog | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 10:44 am     I agree Realbiz, I think the insights of a good male friend would have helped a lot. Personally I probably wouldn't have disliked Lisa as much if she didn't have not one but two harpies attached to her hip at all times. Having a man there would have balanced the opinions. He could have said things like, "no, I understand why he felt the need to do that" without sounding so judgmental all the time. And might I add that I would have preferred if it was a straight guy, and not the stereotypical gay male friend who would probably make even nastier comments than we are already getting. |
Crazydog | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 10:45 am     Rslover, I agree with you as well. They obviously loathe Robert, but why did they pick him in the first place? |
Sweetbabygirl | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 10:49 am     "I can't believe that Lisa's friend took Joe to task for being more into the "competition" of it all than being into Lisa yet they don't see the same dynamic at work with Hank." OMG Sky, we are in synch here! Just yesterday I said the above to my friend. |
Muse | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 12:15 pm     Of course, Hank didn't have a girlfriend when he went to go on the show. Joe did. He told her that he got a bit part on a TV show. |
Skypilot | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 12:28 pm     "He told her that he got a bit part on a TV show." I can't decide if I think that's funny or not. |
Azlen | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 12:42 pm     Having a straight male friend also could provide a nice reality twist. You pick the friend who actually has a secret crush on Lisa. As the weeks go by you could show through small things and such just how much in love with her he was, especially as he protects her from these undeserving suitors. Then for the final vote, you throw a twist and add his name to the ballot for the audience to vote on. Then when he wins, he admits that he has loved her all along and she says how she can't believe what she has wanted all along has been right there in front of her and its taken this program for her to finally see what she has been missing all along. Then Laura and Robert embrace and finally admit their love for each other and the show ends with a double wedding where there isn't a dry eye in the house. |
Realbiz | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 12:53 pm     lol - laura and robert together! |
Skypilot | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 01:00 pm     "Then Laura and Robert embrace and finally admit their love for each other and the show ends with a double..." ...murder as Hank leaps to the stage in a fit of uncontrollable rage and massacres them both!!! |
Northwestblonde | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 01:32 pm     I've lurked on this board for a couple of years and thought I should finally put my two cents worth in. The one thing I haven't seen mentioned is this show is produced by Simon Cowell and is VERY MUCH in the format of American Idol. Laura is the Simon Cowell of Cupid and Kimberly is the Randy Jackson. Lisa is basically Paula Abdul, trying not to say anything too negative, but still trying to get her point across. I have absolutely no doubt both women were instructed to be brutally honest and approach the judging with a no holds barred attitude. I think Lisa is also getting a pretty bad rap on here, with such words as "prostituting" being used. No one truly knows her motives and being single myself, I think a girl should be able to choose whatever avenues are made available to her to find a nice guy. Lastly, I just don't get the hoopla over Robert. His dates with Lisa aren't entertaining to watch...they're downright painful. I've thought Hank was the one since the dates began (ya can't fight chemistry people). Yes, Hank has said he doesn't like her dating all the other guys, but Evan has said the same thing too and the fact that the other guys don't like him I feel boils don't to simple male testosterone and the competitive nature of men. Everyone has said Laura and Kimberly should ease up on the guys. I think everyone should ease up on the girls. |
Theowl | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 02:03 pm     PutterGirl, since we were down Tues. before the show, I e'd my picks to AlaGinger because I didn't know your e address. Did you get them? Not that it makes a whole lot of difference. Hank didn't get eliminated. BooHiss!! Welcome out of Lurkdome NorthwestBlonde!!  |
Gigglesalot | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 02:05 pm     Here is the transcript of the date where the discussion of Lisa working after she has kids was brought up. It’s been in contention that Hank was serious in saying that Lisa had to work once she had kids but I remembered the situation on the show as humorous banter and not a serious issue between the two of them. HANK'S DATE: FARM LIVING IS THE LIFE FOR HIM As Hank, the options trader from Chicago, prepared a 3-course meal for the Shannons, he made it clear that he was ready to answer any and all questions the family might have for him. Sure enough, Mike started things off by asking Hank to describe just exactly how he got into his line of work. True to his word, Hank explained that he found the competitive nature of the business most attractive. He also told the family that he hoped to make enough money to get out of the business one day and open up his own organic farm. Mike offered to run the wine tasting department. He agreed with Kimberly, however, that he couldn't picture Lisa living on a farm. After all, what about her career? Lisa told him, "When I have my kids, I don't want to have my job." Despite those misgivings, Lisa's father was quick to give his blessing to Hank, as were Brian and Phyllis, who added that Hank and Lisa "make a great-looking couple." Hank was pleased to have the approval of Lisa's family, but also expressed concern that they were saying the same things to all the guys. Afterwards, he and Lisa had some alone time, which Lisa called the "most exciting part of my day." Laura called Hank "the perfect host", adding that when she walked into the house for dinner, "I felt like I was walking into your and Lisa's home." Kimberly heaped further praise onto Hank, observing, "(Lisa's) face lights up when she sees you." Hank chose to respond to Lisa's father's concern, telling Lisa, "You gotta keep your job," laughingly adding that if they got married, "You gotta be the breadwinner too, my friend." Lisa was cracking up as she told Hank how much she appreciated the trust she felt from him, which she called "so mature and indicative of what a real relationship should be." Brian joined in the fun, telling Hank that if it didn't work out between Lisa and him, "Lisa's dad'll date you." found at cbs.com |
Moondance | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 07:02 pm     Welcome Northwestblonde and good post! |
Kellirippa | Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 07:07 pm     oh yes, now I remember..thanks giggles. I must say though that the "joke-ie-ness" of the comment is still up for interpretation |
Lori | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 03:54 pm     I think Hank was serious about Lisa keeping her job...that was my first impression after he made the comment. I remember thinking "geez Hank, don't you get it?" |
Jane_Bond | Friday, September 12, 2003 - 11:16 pm     I agree with NWB - calling this prostituting herself is ridiculous! This whole excercise reminds me of an elaborate speed dating ritual. And really, if someone told you that you might meet your lifemate AND win a million bucks, you wouldn't jump? The level of altruism shown in some of these posts is astounding and way out of kilter with your average citizen. My friend and I loved this show when we started watching it because most of the men on it were actually intelligent and accomplished, unlike most of the idiots who show up on crap like tempatation island and the ilk. Lisa herself is an independant, intelligent, creative and beautiful woman who happens to also be pretty down to earth and charming. Yes, the show's purpose is entertainment, but why would anyone really be entertained by being cruel to someone, a la voting for Robert A? Reminds me of the gladiator games popular in the failing Roman empire - like bloodlust. I really hope that the keeping Robert A in joke has run its course and Hank comes out the winner. I enjoyed watching Lisa rebel against the show and announce her choosing of Hank. |
Alleyoops | Saturday, September 13, 2003 - 09:55 pm     Hooray ... I knew there were some more of you out there :o) |
Kellirippa | Monday, September 15, 2003 - 10:31 am     I'm guessing that the point of this show will ultimately be that Love is more important than money. There must be some reason that the show decided to edit in Hank's "dark side" knowing full well that he was Lisa's favorite from the get go. |
Crazydog | Monday, September 15, 2003 - 10:50 am     I'm still unclear as to how the final decision is made. There were four left and America voted. Do they eliminate the two lowest, and then Lisa gets her choice of the two that are left? And if she marries him and stays married for a year, she gets a million dollars? Or do they say, this is who America chose. You can marry him and get a million dollars. You can also choose one of the other guys, but if you choose one of them, you don't get the money. I'd like to see the second scenario. And that's why I voted for Robert. Because I want to see if Lisa is just motivated by the money or if she truly is in it to find someone. If it's not the second scenario, then a big "pfffffftttt" to the producers, because otherwise what is the point of having America vote? Other than to raise money for AT&T text messaging. |
Azlen | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 10:52 am     I think it's the second scenario. But because Lisa has already publicly stated that Hank is her choice, the vote really comes down to whether you think that Hank and Lisa should get a million dollars or not. |
Hoosiergirl | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 11:36 am     Interesting article on Slate today: Exerpt: Lisa Shannon may lack the wit, depth, and cleverness of an Austen heroine, but like many of Austen's women, she has put herself in the hands of others (in this case her friends and the TV audience), trusting that they will choose the right match. Even the idea that Shannon, at 25, feels the need to go to such lengths to find a husband suggests a troubling 19th-century ethos: A woman who is not married by her late 20s is doomed to be an Old Maid. http://slate.msn.com/id/2088385/ |
Luvtrash | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 - 02:40 pm     In Hank's defense, when he said that Lisa had to keep working, he followed it by saying she had to keep her mind working because he loved her intelligence. I am eagarly looking forward to tonight's show to see what all you naughty people have done with your votes this week. I suspect she will get to choose from those left. What if Hank has been eliminated????? |
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