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Muse | Wednesday, September 03, 2003 - 09:14 am     I'm not really liking any of the guys at this point. While I don't think Hank is as bad as some people make him out to be (I thought the comment about working was an attempt to show that he doesn't expect her to give up work just because he wants to live on a farm, not an order -- he was trying to say the right thing, but didn't go about it in the right way), I don't like him as much as I once did. Evan seems a phony to me (charismatic, but phony -- like a used carsalesman). Dominic's too immature and can't handle criticism. Renda is not suited for Lisa at ALL. Robert is strange. Joe tried too hard, and I'm not impressed with the rumor that he was dating someone when he went on the show (don't know if it's true or not, but I really wonder since he seemed so intent on winning). I hope that Robert wins and that Lisa *finally* shows some personality by rejecting his proposal and dumping him. She can then choose the guy she actually wants to be with (presumably Hank or Evan), or just choose to be single. |
Maryk | Wednesday, September 03, 2003 - 09:27 am     I agree with you Muse, I thought Hank's comments were a response to her Dad's concern that if they lived in a farm, how about Lisa's career? - it just came out the wrong way. In my opinion, I still like him better than Evan who was just totally lost and acted immature. Saying that, I still think she still deserves to be with Robert in the end. |
Dahli | Wednesday, September 03, 2003 - 11:13 am     I adore Robert, always have and think he's too good for her... his heart is definitely in the right place - maybe he doesn't 'fit' in as well or act slick but I hope he finds happiness somehow out of this. Laura's creepy comments tells me more just how creepy SHE is, Robert always looks so confused by her. |
Belovedaunt | Wednesday, September 03, 2003 - 12:51 pm     Here's what I thought: Dominic: What a doll. He really does have a big heart and in a few years, he will making an amazing husband. Hank: is creepy. I feel a really strong negative vibe from him. He is the one to watch out for -- slick as sh!t off a shiny shovel... Robert: painful is the only way I can describe it. He has a good heart though seems to be a bit, uh, vacuous -- though that could be a language/culture thing. Renda: in it to promote himself. Not at all right for Lisa. Evan: I really like him (from what I've seen). I think he is the best of the bunch. I don't think his not being able to say that he loves her is a bad thing -- I think love would be a hard thing to judge in this wacky situation. Falling in love, maybe. Possibility of love, maybe. In love -- too soon to tell in the situation. I fell in love with my husband in one week -- we had loads of one on one time and there weren't other people in a competion for his hand in marriage to complicate things. Who knows. I think Lisa already knows who she wants to be with and I also think that they will skew the votes so that she does get the happy ending SHE wants. I don't think she will end up with Robert or Renda, no matter how America votes. Since this isn't classed, technically, as a game show -- it wouldn't be "cheating". |
Maryk | Wednesday, September 03, 2003 - 01:13 pm     I don't know about whether it is "cheating" to make it a happy ending for Lisa but there is the matter of the $1,000,000 dowry/prize promised. I guess that will be up to the conspiracists and legal experts to decide. I also saw Simon (who is the exec producer) on Extra! and he said he wanted Robert to win, so there's that too. |
Lori | Thursday, September 04, 2003 - 08:11 am     LOL Realfan - I too think Lisa's walk is atrocious...and she wanted to be a model? Every intro of her on Cupid my mind is going clomp...clomp...clomp! |
Kizz | Thursday, September 04, 2003 - 11:52 am     I agree with Muse about Hank's comment, I think it came out a little awkwardly (that's live TV for ya), the bigger concern are those eyes of his! They are so close together, he's practically a cyclops! And clearly its a genetic thing if you saw his family. Just sayin. |
Kellirippa | Thursday, September 04, 2003 - 12:57 pm     Maybe her walk is why she "wanted" to be a model...but isn't.... |
Mizinvanccouver | Thursday, September 04, 2003 - 07:07 pm     Ok my first time posting in this area....I think. I don't know her name...but that friend of Lisa who is always on her left side, very outspoken to the point of being rude...you know the one? lol Well anyway, what's her beef with Robert. I don't think his giving Lisa a massage was "creepy" at all. He's European; they're just more liberal when it comes to affection than we are. (I know, I know...not all of them. I think he just wanted Lisa to feel pampered. However, I don't think Robert and Lisa would be a good match for marriage. I'm not sure which way to sway for any of them with Lisa. LOL |
Donut | Thursday, September 04, 2003 - 07:53 pm     wow, i love this place. Hubby and I have been wondering all along what the hell they all see in Hank, and now i discover that we certainly are not alone in the world! You can always count on the TVCH crowd for the opinions that make sense |
Puttergirl | Monday, September 08, 2003 - 03:58 pm     Mizinvanccouver- I agree about Robert, but I also think that none of them are right for her. I don't think the end result of men turned out quite as she would have hoped for. But, then again, that's what you get when you agree to let America find your husband for you!!!! |
Ladybug007 | Monday, September 08, 2003 - 04:12 pm     Lisa (piece a) and her friends will be lucky to get serious dates after this show ends! |
Lovedana | Monday, September 08, 2003 - 05:50 pm     I can't believe no one has mentioned Robert appearing on Blind Date. He was so different from the Robert portrayed on Cupid. At first, I was like ... that guy reminds me of Cupid's Robert. He's got a deep European accent. I had turned on the TV half way through the date. Then they came back from commercial. I saw him again and thought, "He looks a lot like Robert. I'll listen for the name." Sure enough, the host mentioned "Robert..." and then the bubble with a reference to "cupid". His date was spicy. They made out so much. He seemed so different from the guy described in Cupid. It appeared he had an easier time expressing himself, though the language barrier still existed. In response to a question asked by his date, I think he described himself as a sex energizer bunny. It seems they even had sex! It now makes me wonder if this Cupid thing is all scripted with a role for each person. Robert was so different on Blind Date. Here's Blind Date's summary: Blind Date TV 8/20/2003 (has expired now, so you won't find it on Blinddatetv.com). "Robert and Angelina Self proclaimed ladies man, Robert, goes head to head in a game of racquetball with his eager date, Angelina. During dinner, they both reveal their bedtime preferences. Then, a kiss in the hot tub turns into a make-out session in the elevator! This couple is too hot to handle!" Edit: Nevermind! I see that Jannk mentioned Robert's appearance on Blind Date. Sorry about that. I guess it just didn't get much attention here. |
Bonnyswan | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 06:43 am     wow...I feel like Im from another planet after reading these posts!!!! Every week when I watch my mouth drops open to see that Robert has made it through another week! I could not imagine how that was happening! To add insult to injury I see that many here dont like Hank. Im seriously baffled...maybe Im watching a completely different show than everyone else but I agree with almost everything Laura and Kimberly have said about both of them....Robert is SUPER creepy, you gotta wonder about a guy who professes his love before you've ever had a conversation, forces kisses in front of children,sings HORRIBLE serenades at bowling alleys and cant wait to get you half naked after spending an evening with your parents! Hes just a weird guy plan and simple and more importantly DOESNT CONNECT WITH LISA at all!! It was my understanding of the show to put her with who she is happiest/has the most feelings for. I have no idea why ANYONE would vote to keep Robert after watching the two of them for 30 seconds together. JMHO...I dont mean to sound harsh...its just frustrating because I truly dont see where all the positive feedback about Robert is coming from... |
Lovedana | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 08:17 am     Bonnyswan, read my post right above your post. Robert is not the kind of guy depicted on Cupid. I saw a very different Robert on Blind Date TV. I think the true Robert is starting to emerge. I suspect that everyone's given his script/role to play. Robert got the perfect role for a foreign accented guy. Maybe the plan is to get him to act normal after building an obssessive/creepy image. Maybe they want to create the shock, thrill and excitement factor. Robert is a good-looking guy, muscular and has the Arnold accent factor. Imagine if he came off as a creepy guy transformed into Prince Charming. It seems very suspicious, but I still like him. Here was and still is my order of preference from favorite to least favorite: Evan (I really love him. He's so hot looking too.) Robert Ken Hank (a tie with Dominic) Dominic (He's good looking, but he's still a kid! He needs to grow up before he can speak of raising a family.) Renda (I'm sure he's sweet and cool, but he's a mismatch, in my opinion) Paul Joe I missed the first guy that was eliminated, so I didn't get to know him much. I liked him though for the last few minutes I got to see of him. As for Hank, I think he's all right, at least better than Joe, Paul and even Renda. I don't like his hairdo and don't think he's really that attractive though. I do think he can be overbearing sometimes, but he's still all right for the most part. As for Joe and Paul, I was so excited to see them leave. Joe was a damn annoying smooth-talker. If the American public didn't vote him out, Lisa would have fallen prey to that kind of guy. She's shy and is a perfect candidate for a smooth-talker. Paul was similar, except he was more of a play boy. Enough said! |
Brenda1966 | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 08:22 am     Bonny, it's not positive feedback that has people voting for Robert, it sadistic fun. And, no, I'm not voting for Robert. I think it would be fun to see him booted but I doubt that's going to happen -- he's going to make the final 4. Count me in as one who doesn't like Hank. I never thought he was cute or handsome. I did think he was good for Lisa until these hints of his dark side started to appear. He tries to come across as John Boy, but I'm not buying it anymore. I'm voting for Evan. I wonder what their dates will be like tonight -- will they be romantic over night dates? I'm hoping they clue us in to how the finale next week will work. |
Brenda1966 | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 08:26 am     More comments on Robert and his different behavior than on Blind date: Robert is an actor wanna be. He's playing his own "role". Remember at first when he grabbed at Lisa's bikini strings and the other guys told him that wasn't cool? HE was clued in right there that this "game" wasn't sleazy like Blind Date is (where they are encouraged to behave that way) and he changed his behavior to suit the style of this show. His "I love you Lisa" is an act to get attention, and boy is it working! Robert isn't stupid, he's milking this "game" for all he can get. |
Lovedana | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 08:46 am     LOL, Brenda1966. I'm not sure he suddenly changed his tune to fit with the style of the show. I mean, I remember seeing him get emotional and profess his love for Lisa before the show even started--as if he knew her (the creepiest part). He did that on stage during his audition. He didn't know any of these guys yet and hadn't gotten to touch Lisa. I still do agree with you though that it might be staging here. It seems really suspicious. But the good thing about this show is, the chosen couples would have to stay married (or is it just stay together) for one year before becoming eligible for the grand prize (i.e., the dowry). So if Robert is faking it, all he'll get is a chance in the entertainment industry to play the next Arnold if he's that lucky. |
Bonnyswan | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 08:53 am     Well...I guess Ill root for Hank all by myself then...hehe. I think hes wicked cute (minus the bad hair)sort of looks like Luke Wilson. I also liked that he has a "dark-side" . What fun would that be if he were so sweet all the time. I mean most of us arent just one way all the time...Im guessing he always was a balance of calm, sweet AND agressive and outspoken...but I chalk it up to editing.. |
Muse | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 09:50 pm     Okay, I missed parts of the show since I was flipping between channels. So can someone explain what's happening next week? It's the finale, right? And what's up with the voting? Does the top vote-getter have the opportunity to propose to Lisa, or are they just dumping the lowest vote-getter and allowing Lisa to choose between the final three, or what? Anyway, I did see all of the dates, and I'm back to liking Hank. I think he and Lisa do honestly have the best connection and the best potential at a lasting relationship. I also liked that Lisa finally took a stand and made a decision. But if only the man receiving the most votes can win -- well, I think we'll be seeing Robert or Evan up there. Maybe not proposing since Lisa's made her feelings for Hank clear, but I just think the viewers are more smitten with Robert and Evan. I personally don't believe any of the guys are told to play a certain role at all. But I do think *all* of them try to give the viewers what they want...like we see Hank telling Lisa she should work, Dominic saying "he thinks" he's ready for marriage, and Evan repeatedly saying he's sincere and not a player. I don't really have a problem with it since I understand why they do it (viewer votes matter) and because it doesn't necessarily mean they're insincere about liking Lisa. That being said, I think Robert's the worst at it. By far. He's not as good at reading social situations and adjusting accordingly (I think part of it is because he's foreign, but it also seems to be his personality), which can also make him seem creepy. The fact that he's had women throwing themselves at him probably hasn't helped him since he hasn't had to learn how to act "normal" to attract women. Anyway, I don't think his feelings are sincere at all, largely because he was professing his love before he even met Lisa. I don't think he's a bad guy, but I think it's clear he's there for the exposure (first and foremost) and maybe getting the girl (better exposure, and hey -- Lisa's cute enough). I liked Robert saying he was a tomboy. |
Kellee | Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 03:44 am     I watched this one last night cause it was on after BB...all I can say is the evil side of me wishes that America turns this into a love or money situation...Lisa and her groom only get the million dollar dowry if she marries the guy America chose ...so kinda hoping they all look at the teary pleas and say nahhhhh if she truly loves him not the money she wont mind if he isnt the one we choose....*LOL*...but that is my warped sense of humour... |
Spot | Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 04:03 am     Bonnyswan - <wow...I feel like Im from another planet after reading these posts!!!!> No - 'Tis I who is from another planet - Planet "Get Real" On our planet we meet future mates through friends, relatives and our social/work circles. We date more than FIVE TIMES before we even try to figure out if we are compatable. We don't try to build our relationships on NATIONAL TV! And we have yet to be given a million dollars as an incentive to marry the person not of our choise. Here on Planet Earth, we can only spend our time deriding contestants who follow these strange Earth rules, tormenting them with votes not of their liking. We are an evil, cynical life form up here on Get Real! |
Bonnyswan | Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 05:17 am     I see that.. I guess because someone went against the norm and had the good fortune to actually find someone they care about ....they DESERVE anything they get. I guess Im flawed in wishing for happy endings - EVEN if they are not my own.... |
Ladytex | Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 05:52 am     ROFL, Spot, good post. We must have been neighbors on Get Real ... |
Eliz87 | Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 06:30 am     I really did not care for Lisa's comment at the beginning of the show. It was something to the effect that America has made a lot of wrong choices so far with the eliminations so she can expect America to continue to be wrong with the final vote. UGH. This girl is getting more irritating every week...it is getting more and more obvious why her "friends" have the personalities that they do. Anyway, I think she's a real (insert whatever nasty thing you want here) and so I voted for Robert 10 times at the end of the show. I also didn't understand why all of the sudden she doesn't like Evan, after weeks of practically salivating over the man. Suddenly she thinks Hank is her one and only. Whatever! She is a huge disappointment in my book. |
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