My thoughts for today

The ClubHouse: Temptation Island 2 : My thoughts for today

Joan

Thursday, December 13, 2001 - 07:12 pm Click here to edit this post
Tom is desperate. He attaches to ANYONE. First he wanted Catherine, now he wants Kelly. Seems like he just wants to be like the Tom of TI1 and be someone's "connection."

What the hell was Amanda wearing? A scarf? "White eyeshadow girl" seems to be like the parrot on her shoulder. lol I liked the shirt though. That was awesome! Totally mean but too darned funny!

Hillary, Hillary, Hillary. *sigh* When will you learn that if you spread your legs to every guy, no guy will take you seriously? Sex doesn't cement a relationship honey bunch, especially not sex with someone you barely know! Edmundo is an idiot for not figuring out why she is so upset. He really is dense if he thinks getting busy in the bathroom is "innocent fun" and that Hillary is weird for being upset that he banged her and then went out with another chick the next day. She said it was a pattern in her life and I can see why--she almost invites people to take advantage of her! If I were Linda, I'd feel like crap! Same if I were Tony. Seems Kristen is planning to use sex to keep herself around too. So sad. (btw, someone needs to show her how to pluck her eyebrows properly)

Kelly is cute but WAY too perky for me. The way she greeted each of the girls was too much! The way Shannon smirked and greeted her back was priceless. Again, why does Shannon seem to laugh or smile at all the wrong moments though?? Kelly's bf hasn't really come into light yet but I get the distinct impression that she cares for him more than he cares for her and is only agreeing to this TI thing for fear of what he'd do if she said no. She was so teary through everything. Then again, she doesn't seem to be dwelling much on missing him either. I think they have just agreed that they are officially single while on the island rather than agreeing that they are together and are resisting temptation as it seems the others have done. I have to wonder though what the point was in brining them on when they have to go on their final dates before they have spent any amount of time with anyone.

Rossi was another shocker. He expressed perfectly my feelings when Catherine picked Tony. It has got to suck to be Tony and to know that you were only picked as a pity date! I dunno about Rossi's kissing style though. He seemed like he was about to eat a watermelon the way he grabbed her around the ears with both hands and zoomed in! lol He is cute though but that butterfly stuff...*gag*

Did anyone notice that Mark told the guys it would be their choice who goes but didn't tell the girls that (that we saw)? I think that knowing that fact makes a huge difference!

Any ideas on the arrivals for next time? The horses went too fast for me to figure out what that was all about.

Final date predictions:

Catherine and Rossi
Nikkole and Tommy
Shannon and Ruben (seems like she doesn't really prefer anyone)
Kelly and Tom (but who knows really? Does she even know?)

Tommy and Amanda (I am thinking he won't pick Kristen but I could be wrong, it's going to be one of the two hoes)
Edmundo and Hillary (although maybe he'll get turned off by her crying and pick someone else)
John and Nayla
New Dude and Katie

Comeonguys

Thursday, December 13, 2001 - 08:59 pm Click here to edit this post
Wow what a show! I still don't really know how to feel about most of it. I didn't watch last year but did they get rid of so many of the singles at the end too? What's the point then, it's only 2 weeks long as it is.

Who comes on the horses? That seems too strange! Shannon was rolling her eyes about it, so it seems like it must be someone they are familiar with?

What did Shannon mouth to John when he picked Nayla for his date (their second date)?

Hillary is just so typical of what alot of girls her age with low self-esteem are. I am ashamed to admit that I can relate because I went throught the same naive stage. She really doesn't get the whole idea that men just don't think that sex or sexual activity cements things for them like it usually does for a woman. I do think it is pretty shrewd of Edmundo to not pick her as his date in light of the previous nights activities but I can't say I'd expect anything else out of him. For him to act like he had no idea why Hillary was upset though is just pure B.S. Also, I hope that Catherine doesn't buy into his "pure innocent fun" act, what a load of crapp.

Joan

Thursday, December 13, 2001 - 09:06 pm Click here to edit this post
Yes, at the very end they send home everyone but their selections for their final date.

I noticed that they seemed familiar with the people on the horses too. If anyone is really ambitious, I suppose they could try to slo mo through the preview and make out some faces.

I have no idea what she mouthed but I assume it wasn't nice because he immediately turned his head. Another thing to go back and look at my tape for! hehe

I was impressed that Catherine admitted that everyone could see she was shielding Edmundo but her. That was a step I think!

Realfan

Friday, December 14, 2001 - 09:36 am Click here to edit this post
I got the impression that they're changing out the existing singles for new ones--except each "couple" person gets to select one to stay.

Last year's show was only two weeks long, but this one is a month long and we're at the halfway point. I think the producers realize that now that the people have gotten to know each other, they know at this point whether there's any romantic spark there--and whether there isn't. And while they've made friends with a lot of the singles, they don't really see them as romantic possibilities. Switching them out with new ones increases the possibility of more hanky-panky developing, IMO.

(Like on Love Cruise--by the end, there was MAYBE one actual "couple" formed. The rest just knew each other and it wasn't going to happen.)

I am disappointed in Tom for switching his attentions so fast to Kelly, but I'm not at all surprised. He thinks he's quite the player. I think Kelly has a great bod, but her face isn't all that attractive. Same goes for Mark.

I think it was nice of Catherine to pick Tony for her date, though I can see why Rossi was disappointed! I'm so glad she realizes what scum Edmundo is. I really hope she breaks up with him permanently, even though Ed is figuring out "how good he has it"--no kidding, scumball.

I don't think their date selections have anything to do with who they pick to stay when they switch out the singles, though. It's not for 36 hours, and that would be too mean of the producers--and stupid of them, since they are trying to encourage "connections."

Joan

Friday, December 14, 2001 - 01:46 pm Click here to edit this post
Ah ok, so this season is twice as long as before? I was not aware of that so I was wondering what the point was of bringing Kelly and Mark in at this point. It makes sense now. Your theory on who will arrive is good but I got the impression that the people coming were people the couples already knew. I guess it was their reactions on the preview that makes me think this way. Your theory would make for a better "experience" for them though IMO.

I also agree on the voting off bit. I don't think the producers would be stupid enough to kick people like Hillary and Rossi off right when something juicy is beginning to happen. Notice Mark did tell the guys that it would be their choice who goes and who stays.

Muse

Saturday, December 15, 2001 - 09:53 pm Click here to edit this post
I doubt that Tony was all that upset about being a pity date. I mean, if it's true that he's gay (which is what the media's reporting, along with the interesting fact that he appeared in a porn video doing a - um, "solo performance"), he probably didn't expect to make too much of a love connection with the women. I did feel a little sorry for Rossi, though. Why didn't Catherine just choose him? I doubt he'll leave in the next episode (since that'd be a stupid move on the producers' part, as others have mentioned), but it seems like Catherine should have just chosen who she was actually interested in.

I like the idea of fresh singles being brought in. I hope that Tom ends up being one of the rejects, btw. :) He's way too fickle and insincere.

She annoys me, but I also feel sorry for Hillary...she's just looking for heartbreak (not to mention making herself look really stupid and slutty on TV!) by acting the way she has been. And blech - why would she be so interested in Edmundo anyway?

Kelly definitely is too chipper. And I personally don't think that Mark is all that attractive. I mean, he's not ugly or anything. But his personality must be really good for the women to swoon over him like they did. And it's early yet, but my guess is that Kelly and Mark will stay together. I just didn't sense much friction in their relationship.

Danzdol

Tuesday, December 18, 2001 - 07:16 pm Click here to edit this post
Hmmm I got the impression that they were trading off singles for new ones because of the "most of you won't be here" comment the host made.

I also think it was nice that Catherine chose the new guy for a date. Doesn't he look like an older version of the guy from "American Pie"?

I read somewhere that the show was 3 weeks long vs 2 weeks like last year which is a lot smarter since you have a better chance at making connections that way. I think it should be 4 weeks total.

I can't help but wonder what the couples who went are thinking now when they are home watching and reliving every single thing. Like for example, Catherine and Edmundo who might have broken up or maybe not but now have to sit there and watch the whole thing. That has got to be painful!

Realfan

Friday, December 21, 2001 - 08:00 am Click here to edit this post
Another good episode. Figures Edmundo would toss Hillary over the side--he already got what he wanted from her.

Too bad Kelly picked Tom, though. I do NOT like that fickle fellow.

Mark (Kelly's boyfriend) is a total jerk. He wants to live the single life, and have calendar pretty girlfriends. He'd better watch out--the girls are prettier than he is, by far. (I think he's ugly).

Muse

Thursday, January 17, 2002 - 11:02 pm Click here to edit this post
Finally a new episode!

Okay, I've decided that out of all the couples, I really only like John. I dislike or have mixed opinions of all the rest.

Speaking of which - anyone else find Shannon's comments puzzling and/or hypocritical? I mean, I can understand thinking some of the people are acting pretty sleazy (although hello - it's Temptation Island - what did you expect?). But why on earth was she crying about it? Same reason she laughs when the other girls are upset by the videos they see, I guess. And I was really annoyed by how Shannon acted like Catherine was betraying Rossi by being with Brian, but had effectively said earlier in the episode that the singles are NOT dating the couples, and shouldn't act like they are (specifically, by making fun of the single women who were acting like the new singles were stepping in on their territory/boyfriends).

Tommy's "turning it up a notch" comment was stupid. He's the one getting lap dances the first week he's there, so I don't think he has a right to be upset by Nikkole doing a body shot. But whatever - obviously Nikkole feels like their relationship is over anyway (and good for her - Tommy New York seems so much nicer than Boyfriend Tommy), so it's not like his "turning it up a notch" will really change anything in the long run.

Edmundo suddenly misses Catherine...just when she shows interest in another man. Oh please.

Was Kelly talking to Tommy New York and Nikkole when they were in bed together? That was weird.

I was amused by Mark being so uninterested in the stripper. :) Didn't really notice Kelly much in this episode, except to wonder why on earth she's still interested in Tom. He's such a dork.

I'm starting to think Rossi's crazy. lol - he was a little odd in the last episode, but when he's drunk and angry, he's actually a bit scary.

Mssilhouette

Friday, January 18, 2002 - 12:09 am Click here to edit this post
Okay I didn't really watch last year...LOL well that when the last episode was. BUT I watched this show. Far more interesting.

Um is the childish guy with body paint and spray string Rossi? He wasn't scary, just a boy who had someone else playing with his percieved toys.

Someone will have to tell me WHY the SINGLES are getting oh so serious about women and who ahhh already HAVE A BOYFRIEND!! WTF is up with that.

And the other blonde girl, I remember how she laughed at someone else pain last year, but now she's suddenly the moral voice of the group...Ya okay. Didn't she say they were there to have fun? Welp the other women are having fun.

Second, if you're going to lay in bed with a guy have him strip and he lays between your legs...DON"T WAKE UP REGETTING IT! It's not as if you couldn't have said "Okay that's enough!"

Guys, if you go on Tempation island and during the first days act an ass and have women wrap their legs around your head or kiss their breasts DO NOT be shocked if your girlfriend kisses another guy. If you can't handle it..stay the HELL off the ISLAND.

That kills me every time....revenge dating. Yeah meanwhile you're thinking of the other person every 5 minutes.

Seems like the men are thinking about their women more and since they acted a fool in the beginning the women are basically saying "screw you".

Did they really expect their "girlfriends" to just wait around with their hands in their laps while they fondled plenty o merchandise.

Now not that the women are innocent either..but hey if you brother your SO on an island full of sexy singles and expected to make it out unscathed well you're an idiot. LMAO.

The smart one was the girl who stopped everything before her man had a change to get wild. She opted for the ring and the paper. Of course that not to say that the couple will have a long lasting marriage but at least they won't have their hearts ripped on on national TV. They can do it in private with the lawyers.

Well I'll be certain to watch next week...if I can remember. :)

Tksoard

Friday, January 18, 2002 - 06:34 am Click here to edit this post
Missil, I'll do a countdown so you will remember. But you do have to be on the board sometime next Thursday. OK?

Carolinakisses

Friday, January 18, 2002 - 06:50 am Click here to edit this post
Maybe it's just me, but I think it's crazy for the singles (both the women and men) to get so emotionally attached to the girl/boy friends in just 14 days. Sure they have made friendships/bonds, but to get upset because someone is talking to that person IMO is RIDICULOUS.

Mssilhouette

Friday, January 18, 2002 - 09:00 am Click here to edit this post
LOL Tsoard thank you very much...I think I'll remember. I'll be on the board though.

Carolina yeah its crazy but if you look at all the dating shows...5thWheel, Change of Heart, Blind Date etc. It's the same thing. People getting attached to folks in just one day just because a boy or girl (and I use these terms because it seems like they are all children) likes the same thing they day.

Ex. OH you like your fries with the ketchup on them...Wow ME TOO!! *KISS KISS SMOOCH SMOOCH*

I mean it's all entertainment but a lot of those shows are just a homage to shallowness and "how to be in a bad relationship" or just for wannabe starlets.

I think as for Temptation Island people lose focus of why they are there....TO GET FACE TIME!....Err I meant to "test" their relationship.

From this bunch all I can see is that a lot of folks are gonna FAIL. But everyone is so young anyway it's not as if they won't find anyone else very soon.

Oh well drama is always fun to watch. I noticed that they'll be showing that night cam footage. (Duh you're on an island being taped ya think they don't have night cams...Yeah going to the darkened beach will hide my need to screw..LOL)

Okay did anyone else think the guy (Brian) was grabbing that girl's butt way too close to the crack. LOL Maybe that's just me.

Grooch

Friday, January 18, 2002 - 09:11 am Click here to edit this post
Muse wrote "I was amused by Mark being so uninterested in the stripper."

After she strutted down the cat walk and bent over for the guys, all I could wonder was what sexually transmitted diseases she might have. I was grossed out. Mark might have been thinking the same thing. I couldn't get the thought out of my head for the rest of the show, because I started wondering about the rest of the contestants and vd. I think the show is ruined for me.

And then I kept laughing everytime the show went to a commercial break. The first ad almost every time was for a medication for genital warts.

Plus her accent was very annoying, esp if you are not interested in her.

Realfan

Friday, January 18, 2002 - 10:05 am Click here to edit this post
Wow, guys, ITA with pretty much all of your comments. I was:

--amazed how naughty the girls got,
--amazed that Shannon was so freaked by it,
--amazed by Rossi thinking he had dibs on Catherine and everyone agreeing,
--amazed by how freaked John was seeing Shannon dancing with guy who SHE WASN'T TOUCHING and who WAS NO LONGER THERE! (logic is NOT ruling this man's brain),
--amazed the guys (esp. Tommy) thought the girls were doing anything worse than THEY had done,
--amazed how rude Nicole was with her date (talking about Tommy New York non-stop),
--amazed how well the producers' ploy worked in introducing new singles to spice things up!
--LMAO at how the OLD single girls thought the NEW single girls were whores, the same thing the couple girls had called THEM (what goes around comes around?)
--LMAO at the stripper thinking if a man's not hot for her, he's either gay or impotent (shallow, much?),
--LMAO at Edmundo suddenly missing Catherine, when he sees her making eyes at Brian,
--LMAO at Edmundo deciding not to see the video, since he probably feared Catherine would see HIS video with Hillary,
--LMAO at how Mark makes it sound like they're going to a funeral at bonfire.

It seems what's good for the goose is not so good for the gander, or vice versa. One touch with THEIR WOMAN and they freak out, but boy, they sure are touching the single gals. Human nature is a bizarre thing. And boy, I can't wait to tune in next week! : )

Enbwife

Friday, January 18, 2002 - 10:20 am Click here to edit this post
Great show last night. Catherine is really into Brian and Rossi acted like a total idiot... quite like Hillary acted with Edmundo earlier. Love this show. Bet they all end up staying together in the end.

Grooch

Friday, January 18, 2002 - 10:29 am Click here to edit this post
Realfan, I think you summed it up nicely. :)

Madelane

Friday, January 18, 2002 - 10:35 am Click here to edit this post
Yeah, here are Nikkole and Tommy in bed together, who knows how many clothes left on, she's all excited and freaked out, Kelly and Tom come in and Kelly starts squeaking, "He is SO not cute!!" You could tell Nikkole was like, "Wait, hello, privacy, who? Brian? Go away."

I was feeling sorry for Rossi until he poured a pitcher of something on Brian then later shoved him (hard) into the pool. That was embarrassing.

Joan

Friday, January 18, 2002 - 11:03 am Click here to edit this post
Realfan stole my post! lol

I really did feel sorry for Rossi. If he ever had a chance to win Catherine back, he totall blew it by acting like a COMPLETE ass. I was embarrassed for him as I am sure everyone else was.

I noticed that Kelly seemed to come in while Tommy and Nikkole were naked and laying on one another too. WTF? Maybe she just couldn't see them because it was so dark? That was just weird. You know...it might even be better if they had private rooms or adjoining suites or something. I mean, the whole premise is to get it on with someone else, right? Who wants to do that in a room you are sharing with other ppl that apparently doesn't lock?

Kelly and Tom. WHY? WHYYYY? He is not even remotely good looking AND he is a total dork who clings to whomever will give him attention.

As for John, yeah, what was the deal? He even pointed out that Shannon never touched anyone but he was still all crushed. They'll last, Kelly might last, the other two had better not or they'll be lying to themslves.

Scarlett

Friday, January 18, 2002 - 01:35 pm Click here to edit this post
RealFan

Great Post. My FAVORITE PART was watching Emundo suddenly even remember Catherine when she was all goo-goo eyed over Brian. Is it me though, or there something about Catherine I just don't particularly like.

I think we may have an actual couple split this time. My bet is Nikkole and Tommy <he just ain't New York>
I am personally praying Edmundo gets dumped. He is just a creep.

Poor Shannon. She came onto the show for the wrong reason. She just wanted to put her guy to the test. That is why she is so floored by the actions of the other women. She thinks her agenda should be their agenda.

Oh well!

Tksoard

Friday, January 18, 2002 - 02:09 pm Click here to edit this post
Yesterday on Inside Edition, they interviewed Debbie, the new one that went out with Tommy. They showed them having fun from last nights show, and she said that something came from a relationship with a guy from the show. She wouldn't say which one, she said you have to watch to find out. Maybe her and Tommy hit it off after he gets dumped by Nikkole.

Joan

Friday, January 18, 2002 - 02:10 pm Click here to edit this post
I think you are right Scarlett. It all depends on what idea they came to the show with. For example, Kelly came to be single for a few weeks while Shannon came to see if she could remain faithful for a few weeks. Totally different agendas, same show.

Sunshinemiss

Friday, January 18, 2002 - 03:56 pm Click here to edit this post
We are all so on the same page. My personal favorite was the moral outrage expressed by the "original" smarmy single girls over the even more slutty new single girls. LMAO.. and then the "old" ones start dirty dancing to try to outdo the newbies, talk about sinking to a new low, it was hilarious.

I think Catherine and Brian are just a "crush", but I do think she and Edmundo are done. And Rossi showed no class last night.

Nicole and Tommy New York seem like a genuine love match.

This is such sleaze, but good escapist entertainment hits the spot right now.

Joan

Friday, January 18, 2002 - 06:08 pm Click here to edit this post
I almost died laughing when "white eyeshadow girl" said the other girls lacked "class." Wow, the irony! I also thought it was too funny when Nikkole I think it was said that seeing the look on the other chick's face was worth it.

Sallycat

Saturday, January 19, 2002 - 04:36 pm Click here to edit this post
Yes, Joan....irony is the word.
I guess they have nothing much to think about
and even that is a strain.
Real temptation has a "secret" going....not the camera recording everything. So I guess it's pretty hard to give reality to it.
I did find some amusing moments.
I think looking good on the show is more important to them ALL than any hook'in up.

Sallycat

Sunday, January 20, 2002 - 10:05 am Click here to edit this post
Sunday morning...just checked my TV listings.
It says 4 new couples added THIS week
I'm confused...I thought that was LAST week
Anyone know if they are doing it again????

Sallycat

Tuesday, January 22, 2002 - 08:26 pm Click here to edit this post
Well this is a hot thread
Looks like I'm all alone here
Spooky
Doesn't anyone care about those
poor crazy mixed up kids on
Temptation Island???

Admin

Wednesday, January 23, 2002 - 06:34 am Click here to edit this post
I liked this show, but lost a lot of interest during the last hiatus! I mean, what were they thinking!?

After a month or whatever of not seeing the show, I had completely forgotten their names and what was going on.....and now the show is almost over, so my interest is way down..

Sallycat

Wednesday, January 23, 2002 - 09:43 am Click here to edit this post
Yes Admin it was like a book with too many characters, and with not that powerful a personalities. Still, It is the only reality show on now. It almost seems they are getting tired themselves. My TV listings says more fresh meat this week. So, call me a sucker...I'll be there.

Joan

Wednesday, January 23, 2002 - 01:48 pm Click here to edit this post
I think you are onto something Sallycat! The personalities of the couples are brought out but not of many of the single people. A friend of mine knows one of the single guys from last season. He was telling me the name and, even though I had watched every episode, I had no idea who the guy was!

Joan

Thursday, January 24, 2002 - 07:12 pm Click here to edit this post
Judging from the TI2 site, there are supposed to be 12 episodes and tonight was #9 just FYI.

Grooch

Thursday, January 24, 2002 - 07:49 pm Click here to edit this post
Oh, Goodie! I am laughing my ass off at this show.