The Apprentice Pool

[Mango]

Toral interview - from TV Guide.

Umm... ...she's an interesting character.

[SoulOfTheFlame]

WoW.

I actually respect her conviction in some cases, if not her character.

I can't see a woman being the apprentice this year. I just wish I wasn't stuck with Markus

[Cowperson]

Originally posted by Mango@Oct 21 2005, 10:37 AM
Toral interview - from TV Guide.

Umm... ...she's an interesting character.

You ask me why I didn't step up; I almost didn't want to associate myself with the competition. I personally find it insulting to be on the same team as a stripper; I'm not sure that I want to be on the same toilet.

That's a pretty funny thing to say but, you know, it also makes her look like a total psycho loser. She's been on something of a campaign in the last week . . . including an appearance on rival network FOX with the same thing.

Cowperson

[Mango]

Originally posted by Cowperson@Oct 21 2005, 11:02 AM

That's a pretty funny thing to say but, you know, it also makes her look like a total psycho loser. She's been on something of a campaign in the last week . . . including an appearance on rival network FOX with the same thing.

Odd. It looks like she's embarrassing herself more now with this attempt at back peddling rather than wearing that Zip outfit in the first place. To each their own, I suppose.

That said, Rebecca and Marshwan are still both looking great at this point of the game, proving that there are some strong players on Capital Edge.

[Otto-matic]

Bah humbug.

Darn you Trump.

[SoulOfTheFlame]

Originally posted by Mango@Oct 21 2005, 11:07 AM
That said, Rebecca and Marshwan are still both looking great at this point of the game, proving that there are some strong players on Capital Edge.

Marshawn is far and away my pick of the women this year. Randal is my pick among the guys.

To be honest, its nice to see some smart, strong black people on the show after last season's Craig the sleepy Shoe-shinin' businessman.

[Mango]

Just doing an update on our picks, as the more recent posts were lost in the change over.

1. Mango - Brian FIRED!
2. Fozzie_DeBear - Randal
3. KevanGuy - Alla
4. Clarkey - Mark FIRED!
5. RatherDashing - James FIRED!
6. HelloHockeyFans - Jennifer W: FIRED!
7. BlackArcher101 - Toral: FIRED!
8. VANFLAMESFAN - Clay FIRED!
9. Jiggy_12 - Rebecca
10. the_only_turek_fan - Jennifer M FIRED!
11. shoestring - Chris: FIRED!
12. Cowperson - Josh FIRED!
13. FireFly - Felisha
14. KootenayFlamesFan - Marshawn FIRED!
15. SoulOfTheFlame - Markus FIRED!
16. calf - Adam
17. Otto-matic - Kristi - FIRED!

The 5 remaining candidates are: Randal, Rebecca, Felisha, Alla and Adam.

[Jiggy_12]

Thanks Mango, completley forgot that the updates were lost.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

I never got to have the FIRED avatar....oh well.....hhahaahahha

[Mango]

Great show tonight. I forgot we were getting two episodes. The clip show was pretty cliché, but it was nice to see some new footage as well as interviews from the fired candidates. It's nice to see Toral is still delusional. She didn't fight in the boardroom, because, well...she didn't want to stoop to their level.

The actual episode was awesome. I won't give any direct spoilers...

I loved how everyone gave props to the sabotage plan. Good for the winning team. They worked hard and did whatever they had to do to win. I guess the losing team thought they would gain some sort of sympathy.

The boardroom was excellent and full of intellect. Both were well spoken and gave strong cases for themselves.

It's going to be a good final four, but the final three is going to be one of the strongest in The Apprentice's history (IMO).

[calf]

brutal

[Jiggy_12]

calf, you're fired!

Great episode tonight. I loved how Trump & Bill showed zero pity for having the megaphones taken by the other team.

I loved that move by Randal and Rebecca, one of the best Apprentice moments IMO. That Carriage idea was braindead, and Adam got what he deserved. Just 4 left, all very strong.

This is how I would rank them:

1. Randal
2. Rebecca
3. Alla
4. Felisha

1. Mango - Brian: FIRED!
2. Fozzie_DeBear - Randal
3. KevanGuy - Alla
4. Clarkey - Mark: FIRED!
5. RatherDashing - James: FIRED!
6. HelloHockeyFans - Jennifer W: FIRED!
7. BlackArcher101 - Toral: FIRED!
8. VANFLAMESFAN - Clay: FIRED!
9. Jiggy_12 - Rebecca
10. the_only_turek_fan - Jennifer M: FIRED!
11. shoestring - Chris: FIRED!
12. Cowperson - Josh: FIRED!
13. FireFly - Felisha
14. KootenayFlamesFan - Marshawn: FIRED!
15. SoulOfTheFlame - Markus: FIRED!
16. calf - Adam: FIRED!
17. Otto-matic - Kristi: FIRED!

[KootenayFlamesFan]

I don't get how Alla got out of that unscathed.

She was the PM, decided how money was spent. How does she get a free pass? Seems pretty strange to me.

I also loved the sabotage plan. Smart thinking........great stuff.

[Fozzie_DeBear]

Very smart move for the sabotage, risky and dirty but all fair in love and war...that sent Rebecca and Randall's stock way up in Trumps eyes.

Funny to see how close the two teams were, 5 call differential after 1000 calls? Wow.

Was it just me or was Shania a little wooden during the reward? Also, Carolyn was looking a little casual in the boardroom.

On another note, went to see Bill Ransic up in Edmonton on Wed, and that was pretty cool. He told us that boardrooms typically last for 4 hours and are pretty gruelling, so Alla probably got chewed out a little. Also said that the audience doesn't quite appreciate how hard the apprentices actually work and how little they sleep (~2 hours). It was pretty good stuff.
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[DementedReality]

my issue with Apprentice is that it is less to do with "business" and more about "marketing".

sure, marketing is important, but how about some tasks that dont revolve around sales and marketing ?

lets see these guys build business plans and get a business off the ground. how about throwing them into a failing business and show off how to turn it around ? hardly any emphasis on logistics or business if you ask me.

[I-Hate-Hulse]

Originally Posted by DementedReality

my issue with Apprentice is that it is less to do with "business" and more about "marketing".

sure, marketing is important, but how about some tasks that dont revolve around sales and marketing ?

Dude I agree but c'mon it's TV. Let's see how far a Gantt Chart or cash flow projection pushes down the ratings....

There's a reason why accountants and bankers don't have TV shows and cool movies featuring them.....

[the_only_turek_fan]

WOW ahhahah

Alla got schooled tonight in the board room by Trump.

That was funny!!!!

She should not be fired though, I thought she was pretty good.

[FireFly]

At least I don't have to wear the av of shame alone. How do I get hooked up with that thing?

[Jiggy_12]

KevanGuy and FireFly, You're both fired!

Just 2 left, I liked Randal from the start but of course was rooting for Rebecca as well. Not only my pick in the pool, but easily the best looking candidate this show had to offer. Randal will probably take the win though.

1. Mango - Brian: FIRED!
2. Fozzie_DeBear - Randal
3. KevanGuy - Alla: FIRED!
4. Clarkey - Mark: FIRED!
5. RatherDashing - James: FIRED!
6. HelloHockeyFans - Jennifer W: FIRED!
7. BlackArcher101 - Toral: FIRED!
8. VANFLAMESFAN - Clay: FIRED!
9. Jiggy_12 - Rebecca
10. the_only_turek_fan - Jennifer M: FIRED!
11. shoestring - Chris: FIRED!
12. Cowperson - Josh: FIRED!
13. FireFly - Felisha: FIRED!
14. KootenayFlamesFan - Marshawn: FIRED!
15. SoulOfTheFlame - Markus: FIRED!
16. calf - Adam: FIRED!
17. Otto-matic - Kristi: FIRED!

[Mango]

Another great show tonight!

The next two weeks are going to be interesting, since we've never been down to two so earlier. Good for Rebecca and Randall though. They worked so well together and created a great presentation.

I felt bad for Felicia. I really did. That was a hard boardroom though and it was odd how Alla thought she was in the clear. I'm not sure if she saw that coming or not.