Archive through September 10, 2003
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Archive through September 10, 2003
Zami | Monday, September 08, 2003 - 08:21 pm     I think i'm done with this show. how does the next week work? i mean, if they all pair up, Holly and Melanie are the only vulnerable ones left. Or so I would hope. |
Realitynut | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 12:44 am     After watching the train wreck of last week, I was so upset I stewed about it the rest of the week. I went away for the weekend and had a nice relaxing visit with old friends. I didn't give this stupid show a second thought, so when it was time to watch it, I didn't!! I'm so proud of myself. It just upsets me, and after reading some of the posts here it sounds like I would just be upset again - so I think I am over it. I don't need the aggravation. This show started out good, but they destroyed it by bringing back the morons who had previously been voted out. I'm sure they are losing viewers, because no matter how you slice it, watching good people be ambushed by idiots is not a fun experience. |
Badabing | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 04:47 am     just for general info on that reality awards show : http://www.msnbc.com/news/946039.asp?0cv=CB20&cp1=1 |
Dogdoc | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 05:43 am     Realitynut, this show stayed with me during the week too. The unfairness of having the nasty, expelled people come back after being allowed to see the show was inexcusable. I have no tolerance for Toni, Amy and Zack. The smug faces and the laughing of the others as they made fun of the nice people makes me cringe. I hope their egos are soon brought down. |
Angelbleu | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 06:54 am     I was so enjoying this show and they really spoiled it bringing back the people that had left....and now bringing back this couple that left....instead of looking forward to watching it I approach it with dread wondering how upset I am going to be at the end of it....don't know if I can continue to watch it...THIS AIN'T ENTERTAINTMENT ANYMORE!! |
Hootyhoot | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 07:12 am     This show reminds me of high school ... many years later I still remember mean things that were said to me, and sad to say, a couple of mean things that I said to others. I'm pretty sure I grew past that clique-y mean stage by the time I was out of high school. It amazes me that Amy, Zack, Toni, Alex would put such meanness on display for the world to see. |
Realfan | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 08:08 am     Not to burst any bubbles, but no way are they going to win a multi-million-dollar property on the cliffs of Acapulco. Angelblu, I feel exactly the same!! It stopped being fun. They spent three eps showing people be nasty to the Barbies! After tonight, I was seriously considering turning in my Paradise Hotel key. I went to watch my tape and realized I was DREADING it. There were just too many episodes an incidents of the originals being nasty to the Barbies. It's just NOT FUN TO WATCH. Seeing that the achieved no victories in the vote-on just made me angry and annoyed. Stupid Holly--I bet she's next to go. Here's my prediction: If Melanie is granted immunity because she's new, and gets to pick a guy first, she'll be picking Scott. Then Tara and Charla of course take Keith and Dave. Tom goes with Desiree, and stupid Beau gets to pick between Amy and Holly. He will, of course, toe the line and pick Amy. Meaning Holly is outta there! Too bad, so sad, no loss. In any case, Melanie really showed her hand when Toni gave her such an enthusiastic hug after she "won" the vote. Real subtle there. I liked the Barbie bit at the end, showing their unity, but they ruined the good feeling with more clips of nastiness. It's like now that the oldies came and left, it's open season on the Barbies for all the remaining guests! UGH UGH UGH!! |
Auntiemike | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 08:17 am     Well, I'm looking at the bright side....at least Toni is out of there, as well as Zach and Alex and Kristin! Boy are they a horrible bunch. I hope the "Barbie" group are wise to Melanie, however. I don't trust her. I do think Beau can be persuaded; he has to realize that he has been a target by his so called friends in the past. Am now waiting for this show to be over. It is too much drama and way over the top and one sided. I was enjoying it more than BB4 but now may have to "get excited" about BB4 instead. Bah humbug!! |
Deesandy | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 08:37 am     Antiemike, I agree that they have twisted and turned this show to the point that we are tired of the drama. You don't get the chance to root for anyone because one minute they are here, next they are gone, etc. It is nuts. I like shows with rules much better! |
Avrey258 | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 08:52 am     Did anyone else notice that when Toni was laying into Tara she said, "I've seen the tapes" and then something about how she (Toni) has seen how Tara acts, blah, blah, blah. Hello, earth to Toni, people are laughing at you, not with you. Amazing that Toni said she watched all the tapes and she is not embarassed by her own actions. I seriously wonder if Toni is just mad that Tara kicked her off. Toni can't possibly believe that her behavior on the show has been above reproach. Can she? |
Avrey258 | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 08:53 am     Oh, in case I didn't make it clear Toni acts like a LUNATIC! O.K., now I feel better. |
Bonnyswan | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 09:03 am     I think they (they meaning "the mob" originals)have proven that they arent bright enough to go home after this experience and see the tapes and instantly be enlightened. They are and will continue to be dumb as rocks! For instance I can recall behavior like this from junior high, at the time if you showed me a vidoe of myself acting that way, I wouldnt be like "oh gosh I feel bad." it would be more like "boy I really showed them!" I just dont think they have the mental capacity to see the error of their ways or process everything that happened/was said. The only thing worse than stupid people are stupid MEAN people! Its just a nasty combo.. |
Deesandy | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 09:22 am     Lets hope these people (the mean group) do not reproduce! |
Tagurit | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 09:48 am     I agree with those of you that said this isn't entertainment anymore. I am tired of seeing people being bullied on tv and the producers condoning it and thinking it is great for ratings. I get annoyed when I think about the teenagers watching this show and getting the idea that to get what you want in life you need to be mean, nasty, lie and a bully. Is it just me, or when these people go into tangents (Zack, Toni, Amy) they seem to have some huge mental problem. I mean, do they make any sense?!? For me, I sit there scratching my head wondering what world they live in. I hate when others are jealous of a person and feel the need to put the person down to feel good about themselves. Exactly what Toni was doing to Tara. Oh yeah, what the heck was up with Desiree just coming and sitting down? I wanted to smack her. I feel sorry for her and Tom as they are such followers. I hate when people can't think for themselves. They have seen themselves on tape prior to returning. Doesn't seem to bother them. So, I don't hold out any hope that it would ever bother them. For an example, I don't think Toni will view the tape and say, "Gosh I am such a dork when I said whomever is returning is playing for us." Does Toni really think Melanie and Beau will really be playing for them - the originals?!? Come on! Toni seems to think she is still in the game. Even if I were to stop watching and never know the winners, in my book Tara/Charla/Dave/Keith are the winners. They played the game and kept their self-respect, dignity and friendship. Money really can't buy that. I think the biggest thing that bothers me is that we will have to endure the originals yet again. I hate the fact that they will have the 4 left fate in their hands. Too much power for egotistical jerks. |
Dogdoc | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 10:41 am     I just watched Revenge of the Nerds 2. Please let life imitate art! Let the good guys win! Some of the lines the frat guys were saying to the nerd frat guys have come from Paradise Hotel inmates mouthes. In this case, it would be revenge of the decent people.There are no nerds in the hotel, only human beings and jerks. |
Mygetaway | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 11:04 am     Has anyone seen the commercial for a new TLC show, I think it's called DATE PATROL? I swear there is a clip with a girl who looks like HOLLY. I wonder if it is her. Anyone seen this? |
Realfan | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 11:20 am     Here's an article about the hotel (and the designer) and a little about the show: http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/features/1975766 Paradise Exposed Friends of the late Baron Rick and Baroness Sandra di Portanova are aghast at the Fox reality series Paradise Hotel. Though Fox would neither confirm nor deny, it seems the greet-and-grope encounters are being filmed at the Acapulco villa that belonged to the high-profile couple. Throughout much of the '80s and '90s, the multimillionaire di Portanovas entertained lavishly at Arabesque, which boasted 28 bedrooms, 26 baths, four swimming pools and 12 waterfalls. Following their deaths, the baroness' brother, Greg Hovas, inherited the spectacular property and moved in. Today, he rents the massive villa out for weddings and parties and, apparently, TV reality series. Hovas isn't commenting on Paradise Hotel; he's signed a confidentiality agreement with Fox. But anyone who pays attention to the credits will see "Hotel Design by Jana Jaffe." She's the San Antonio socialite whom Hovas married in 2000. Tonight at 8 p.m. on Fox, you'll see Toni, Melanie, Beau, Charlotte, Scott and others rollicking in the seven-level villa where the jet set used to play. Among those who partied frequently at Arabesque and are disturbed by the back-stabbing Paradise Hotel crew are Viviane and Christian Escudie. "Ricky and Sandra are rolling in their graves," Viviane said via e-mail. Hovas dismisses such criticism. He is living large in the swank Acapulco villa and has visions for expansion. In a phone call from the Mexican resort, Hovas said he has plans for converting the villa into "a small, luxurious boutique hotel." He has purchased land adjacent to the property with an eye toward expanding -- either condos or hotel rooms. Look for the conversion to get under way within a year. |
Deesandy | Tuesday, September 09, 2003 - 01:18 pm     I guess that means they won't be winning Paradise Hotel as I had hoped! Oh well. It is because of this type of show that I will not be watching the Joe Shmoe fake reality show. I am watching PH to the end this time because I got suckered into it the beginning. I will not let that happen with JS because I simply do not think that being mean to people on purpose is good entertainment. I guess I will have to go read a book! |
Realitynut | Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 03:41 am     Although I'm not watching the show anymore, I am still reading posts!!! The one thing that haunts me is when Alex grabbed Dave's ears and started making fun of him - something about his ears being like bat wings. To me that was the most unbelievably cruel thing I've ever seen one adult do to another. Grade school maybe. Anyway, I emailed Dave the other day and I got a reply. That was so exciting!!! |
Mich | Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 03:44 am     bonnyswan although i agree with you and absolutely hate the mob mentality...i cant believe i'm saying this but...zach appeared to do just that. (funny, the childish one of them all) i recall him saying to amy that he didnt want to leave the show badly again and was mad because he did. i think thats why the speach at the table. |
Mich | Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 03:45 am     got a reply Realitynut? who emailed you back? what did they say? |
Spwisc | Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 06:00 am     I didn't like them bringing back a bunch of sore losers (with the exception of Amanda, Matt, & Kavita). The rest just acted like a bunch of school kids. I don't know how Keith, Dave, Charla and Tara resisted laughing in their faces with the accusations they were throwing at them! Unless Holly changes sides, I'm afraid the ones I wanted to win will be picked off one by one... |
Realitynut | Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 09:20 am     I emailed Dave and told him America loved him and so did I. He wrote back and basically said thanks and I love you too. |
Deesandy | Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 09:22 am     I emailed Dave and he replied, thanking me for watching the show. He is a top notch guy, I would like to meet him someday! |
Ilovethecoach | Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 10:05 am     I also emailed Dave with words of support and he replied! What a nice guy. I hope he wins this thing! |
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