Archive through October 13, 2002
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Archive through October 13, 2002
Amac | Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 09:34 am     Ken Stafford Age: 30 Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y. Occupation: Police officer |
Ketchuplover | Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 01:25 pm     Wonder if he's bringing handcuffs? |
Micknrc | Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 03:44 pm     One can only hope....... |
Rabbit | Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 03:49 pm     You say these things just to try to make me jealous Mick. Look at those stubby little Elmer ears. Fluffy tail? Don't count on it. |
Moondance | Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 04:09 pm     Makes me want to do something illegal! |
Micknrc | Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 04:46 pm     Rabbit You know you're still my main bunny! Moonie: Take me in, officer! |
Twiggyish | Monday, September 02, 2002 - 04:32 pm     Yummm.. I like him. |
Nessietessie | Thursday, September 05, 2002 - 10:09 am     Wow, eye candy for sure. He's mine, o.k.? (don't tell my husband.") |
Letmeinthere | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 12:36 pm     He looks like Patrick Swayze from Dirty Dancing days. |
Luvmom | Friday, September 20, 2002 - 06:39 pm     He was definitely cuter on tv.The picture doesn't do him justice.I thought it was nice when he said he was a New York Police officer and they all clapped for him.So far Ken is my daughters favorite!! |
Dulci | Thursday, September 26, 2002 - 10:44 pm     can I change my screen name to Barbie? |
Laura11103 | Friday, September 27, 2002 - 08:17 am     Love him, he's gorgeous. But has he done anything yet? Can't wait to get to know him a little. |
Chiparock | Friday, October 11, 2002 - 04:41 pm     On last night's show (Oct. 10), I noticed that Ken had tattoos (or huge marker insignia) on his arms, practically from biceps to wrists: one arm had "FDNY" and the other arm had "9-11-01". When I saw those symbols, I realized that I hadn't noticed them before. Is it possible that he painted them on with the paints supplied for decorating the dummy? I know this is probably controversial, but could he have an ulterior motive for doing that, such as gaining support from his fellow tribe members? Or perhaps he did it to bolster his own resolve to be strong? Please don't think I'm being insensitive. I feel for Ken and wonder how many friends and family members he lost that day. If anyone has any thoughts or information on the subject, please let us know. I apologize if I offend anyone. |
Chiparock | Friday, October 11, 2002 - 04:54 pm     Duh. I should have checked his bio at the official CBS site. It states, in part: "He is most proud of the day he raised his hand and swore the oath to protect and serve as a police officer. He describes his perfect day as September 10, 2001. His heroes are all the men and women who sacrificed their lives to save others on September 11, 2001." Also, his luxury item is his NYPD shield. I hope he wins the top money. |
Risa | Friday, October 11, 2002 - 05:31 pm     Oh yes, Ken will use the 9/11 tragedy to the hilt. Just watch him. |
Chiparock | Friday, October 11, 2002 - 06:19 pm     Risa, I do hope you're wrong .... [Correction: the marking on one arm was "NYPD" not "FDNY". Oops.] |
Whit4you | Friday, October 11, 2002 - 06:35 pm     Ken is a Brooklyn NY policeman... of the 3000 lost that day how many were friends? friends of family? friends of a friend? No way to tell of course. I know this show is taped, so the scene that's being referred to here probably happened 6 months after 9-11. To imply in any way that he's 'using' 9-11 is, I feel wrong. I have as the login for my ftp 9-11 rest-in-peace... I have for any passwords made since 9-11 a dirivitive of that.. I have as my wallpaper something similiar... I could go on... but I think you get my point. Remembering 9-11 and those lost on 9-11 is our right, anyone who can't understand or relate to why some would want to - really should not say others are 'using' it for personal gain or something. It's very hurtful, very hurtful. I can certainly understand why a NY policeman would want to remember 9-11 the way he's doing. At my work one of my co-workers got a tatoo this week that says on one arm RIP on the other TDR - asked him what it meant and he said the TDR is his fathers initials. I thought that was touching, and thought if I could handle a tatoo, I'd like to get one saying RIP-NY-911. Then tonight I come to this thread... I would just like to say that if he chooses to express his memory and his greif - it does not mean he's 'using' 9-11. There's no way for anyone here to know how personally effected he was by 9-11 probably just 6 or 7 months prior to this show's taping, and if he did share how personally effected he was he'd probably get judged for that as well. ANyhow - everyone has a right to their opionion, just not sure if those expressing it might not realize how hurtful it might be to him or his family should they read these opionions. Take care all, Whit |
Risa | Saturday, October 12, 2002 - 04:28 am     I met no disrespect for Ken and his part in 9/11. However, this should not be used in determining the outcome of the game. I thought in the beginning when they all applauded that Jeff should have just given him the money right then, and he would probably have deserved it for what he and all the other brave men and women have gone through.But what is the point of continuing the game? If he makes it to the final two(which he probably will), whoever is up with him will lose. Who is going to vote against a hero? I know I wouldn"t. |
Curmutt | Saturday, October 12, 2002 - 03:56 pm     Risa, I totally agree with you. Ken chose to wear huge letters and numbers on his arms when he didn't before. Was that to remind the other tribe that he is a NY police officer? Prior to the challenge, there weren't any large markings on him. Ken certainly would not be the first person to capitalize on the events of 9/11, if that is what he is doing. We are indeed entitled to our opinion. That is why we come to this board, which exists for us to discuss the game and the players. Ken chose to play the game, knowing that it would be televised and that people would talk and have opinions. I even read that Ken wants to be an actor, so he may be seeking as much attention and publicity as he can get. I don't appreciate someone trying to make others feel guilty for an opinion and how it might affect a player or his family or other posters. That is an attempt to stifle free speech and has no place on this board. Worse things have been said about other players in this and other reality games. If posters had to tiptoe around EVERYONE's feelings, you might as well shut down TVCH. |
Whit4you | Saturday, October 12, 2002 - 07:05 pm     Curmutt - I didn't try to stifle anyones speech, just saying that it might be hurtful, didn't say it shouldn't or couldn't be said. If people wish to assume he might be using 9-11 just months after for personal gain in a tv show then they choose to assume that. Certainly doesn't make it true. A police officer in NY puts his life on the line every day for others could be any one of our friends here on this board, or one of our live personal friends. I personally feel it's a bit disrespectful to assume he might be using 9-11 in an evil horrible dispicable way, this doesn't mean people can't say it here, it just means I feel it's hurtful to him and his family should they read it... |
Llkoolaid | Saturday, October 12, 2002 - 08:24 pm     I think that his being a police officer would hurt him more than help him in the game. I remember in Big Brother when people didn't want to go against Eric at the end because he was a fireman. I don't think anyone will really want to go to the end with him for that alone, not to mention his other pluses. I didn't notice the letters on his arm but I would assume that he would use them as sort of a motivation to fight in the competition. I agree that there are people that did and will exploit 9-11, but he just doesn't seem the type to me. |
Risa | Saturday, October 12, 2002 - 10:12 pm     I would never even suggest Ken would use 9/11. My whole point is the fact remains that he IS a hero figure. This is in no way his fault but it does make for an uneven playing field if he makes it to the final two. If I'm wrong then I humbily stand corrected. |
Kaili | Sunday, October 13, 2002 - 07:38 am     Didn't Robb also have it on his arms, or was I just confused watching it. Maybe the date that episode was filmed had some kind of significance to Ken....or maybe it's just a way to make sure people don't forget. He may not have done it himself- maybe the show suggested he do it. We won't know unless they chose to show us footage of them discussing it, or if an interviewer asks about it, which I doubt will happen. |
Curmutt | Sunday, October 13, 2002 - 08:54 am     Friday, October 11, 2002 - 05:36 pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Risa: "Oh yes, Ken will use the 9/11 tragedy to the hilt. Just watch him." |
Risa | Sunday, October 13, 2002 - 12:21 pm     Yes, he will use it, he'd be a fool not to. I assume he wants the money. |
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