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Post by trubble on Jun 16, 2011 22:00:32 GMT
Trubs, is that who you want in the last 3 or who you expect in the last 3? I have both Tom & Helen in my WANT list and EXPECT list. But not Melody in either. I don't care for her at all. In the event that they don't bring back the maligned Ellie (of whom, like Weyland, I'm a fan) I think Zoe or Susan will be in the last 3, maybe both. Sugar likes their fighting spirit. I would like to see Jim in the last 3. He's hilarious to watch, and Sugar is obviously seeing something in there or else he'd have kicked him out as expected last night. Oh isn't it exciting! How will I cope when it's over? Why can't it be on every night? Why don't they do endless repeats of old serieses (series? Sp and grammar Nazis please advise) on BBC 4 or something? Try this place: Blinkx. tv.blinkx.com/show/the-apprentice-uk/2ecjlSLd4HXoj6t1I can't vouch for it but I've just played around there a little and it seems not too bad. You get sent off site for episodes to places like tehcake and megavideo. Poker ads may appear. Try at your own risk. |
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Post by riotgrrl on Jun 17, 2011 7:51:11 GMT
She'd win. Imagine all the Stubbies on The Apprentice. What a palaver. Imagine the crap inventions we'd come up with -- if you thought everycat was bad you ain't seen nothing. And Riot would win. But you'd give her a good fight, Wey. My colleagues at work are always saying I should go on that Apprentice, so this is the second time this has happened to me. I just don't get it. I obviously don't see in me what other pepole see. |
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Post by Weyland on Jun 17, 2011 7:55:31 GMT
She'd win. Imagine all the Stubbies on The Apprentice. What a palaver. Imagine the crap inventions we'd come up with -- if you thought everycat was bad you ain't seen nothing. And Riot would win. But you'd give her a good fight, Wey. Kind of you to say so, Trubs, but I wouldn't have a hope. I happen to know, via insider information from my man on Merseyside, that the final showdown in the next season will involve mud. It's obvious who the ideal 2012 finalists would be. |
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Post by Weyland on Jun 17, 2011 8:08:18 GMT
She'd win. Imagine all the Stubbies on The Apprentice. What a palaver. Imagine the crap inventions we'd come up with -- if you thought everycat was bad you ain't seen nothing. And Riot would win. But you'd give her a good fight, Wey. My colleagues at work are always saying I should go on that Apprentice, so this is the second time this has happened to me. I just don't get it. I obviously don't see in me what other pepole see. Be sure to put that in your CV when you apply, Grrl. Could be a very useful cover-your-arse boardroom quote in a bad round. If you need any official-looking character references and such I'm sure Ev can handle it, what with her contacts in the City, Basildon, etc. Alph will be in charge of wardrobe and accessories, of course. We're all with you, Riot, us and your work people, not to mention the Serb nation and The Force. |
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Post by riotgrrl on Jun 17, 2011 9:54:11 GMT
But I don't want to into business with Sir Alan Sugar.  I don't want to move to London. I don't want to be on TV. I don't want to be famous. I don't want ne'er-do-wells on anonymous message boards talking about me . . . |
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Post by riotgrrl on Jun 17, 2011 10:02:59 GMT
She'd win. Imagine all the Stubbies on The Apprentice. What a palaver. Imagine the crap inventions we'd come up with -- if you thought everycat was bad you ain't seen nothing. And Riot would win. But you'd give her a good fight, Wey. My idea for the pet food task would have been a pet food for older dogs, something about keeping them livelier (with the nuance, not stated of course, that if you feed them my pet food they won't die so soon.) Pet-owners would feel morally obliged to buy it. I'd have made a fortune. I don't think I'd have done well on the rubbish task 'though. Like Zoe, I couldn't quite get my head round the business model. My idea for the free magazine was about travel - if it's being handed out free, then it tends to go to commuters, and commuters all dream of their holidays. Look at the amount of travel editorial in Metro . . and Metro know their market. Plus big value advertisers in the travel field. I would seriously fail at any task that meant I had to walk up to complete strangers in the street and try to rip them off by selling them something dodgy or trying to buy something off them as cheap as possible. I can't do negotions about money. It's too vulgar and embarassing. I absolutely HATE trying to buy things in countries where they want you to haggle. I refuse to do it. Especially when the difference, in sterling terms, is a few pennies or a couple of quid. They can just have it. |
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Post by aubrey on Jun 17, 2011 16:11:45 GMT
Riot, you can already get "Senior" pet food. I think it has more protein with fewer calories, something like that.
I like the use of the word "Senior," though, as that implies gravitas and maturity. Older cats and dogs really have not much of either. They are just kittens and puppies who sleep more and don't jump about as much; their "Seniority" manifests itself in an increased ability to manipulate.
But your last para is what I always disliked about this programme. It is just trying to find the best salesman/woman, and not much else. People who have good ideas for products are often very bad at selling them, because they're not really interested.
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Post by Weyland on Jun 17, 2011 17:59:03 GMT
Riot, you can already get "Senior" pet food. I think it has more protein with fewer calories, something like that. I like the use of the word "Senior," though, as that implies gravitas and maturity. Older cats and dogs really have not much of either. They are just kittens and puppies who sleep more and don't jump about as much; their "Seniority" manifests itself in an increased ability to manipulate. How very true. Especially cats. Plus see www.vetuk.co.uk/dog-food-cat-food-wagg-dog-food-c-62_444/wagg-complete-senior-dog-food-15kg-p-2652Mission Statement: A bit of claggy on the waggy. (Ian Dury.) Pure wisdom. |
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Post by trubble on Jun 18, 2011 10:53:09 GMT
The travel mag idea would have worked. I would have come up with a puzzle mag. Which I think would have been a flop. And I would have tried to blame it on someone else.
I forgot about Leon. He's still in the running. Maybe Leon, Tom and Helen then. Although I'm not sure why we are making Melody suffer. She gets things done. Isn't that the point?
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Post by trubble on Jun 18, 2011 10:55:04 GMT
But your last para is what I always disliked about this programme. It is just trying to find the best salesman/woman, and not much else. People who have good ideas for products are often very bad at selling them, because they're not really interested. But in business, isn't everything about sales? Sure, you need other things to be an entrepreneue...eh...can't spell that.... and other qualities such as management skills to run a business, but ultimately everyone's job is ABC. Always. Be. Closing. |
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Post by trubble on Jun 18, 2011 10:56:07 GMT
Has anyone here NOT watched Glengarry Glen Ross?
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Post by Weyland on Jun 18, 2011 11:41:50 GMT
Has anyone here NOT watched Glengarry Glen Ross? Aye. |
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Post by jean on Jun 18, 2011 11:56:53 GMT
I like the use of the word "Senior," though... |
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Post by everso on Jun 18, 2011 12:56:47 GMT
She'd win. Imagine all the Stubbies on The Apprentice. What a palaver. Imagine the crap inventions we'd come up with -- if you thought everycat was bad you ain't seen nothing. And Riot would win. But you'd give her a good fight, Wey. . Ha! You're English! Admit it.  |
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Post by Weyland on Jun 18, 2011 13:37:49 GMT
I would seriously fail at any task that meant I had to walk up to complete strangers in the street and try to rip them off by selling them something dodgy or trying to buy something off them as cheap as possible. I can't do negotions about money. It's too vulgar and embarassing. I absolutely HATE trying to buy things in countries where they want you to haggle. I refuse to do it. Especially when the difference, in sterling terms, is a few pennies or a couple of quid. They can just have it. Ha! You're English! Admit it. Oooh! Light the tartan touch-paper and retire to Devon. |
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Post by aubrey on Jun 18, 2011 15:45:48 GMT
But your last para is what I always disliked about this programme. It is just trying to find the best salesman/woman, and not much else. People who have good ideas for products are often very bad at selling them, because they're not really interested. But in business, isn't everything about sales? Sure, you need other things to be an entrepreneue...eh...can't spell that.... and other qualities such as management skills to run a business, but ultimately everyone's job is ABC. Always. Be. Closing. You have to have a good product first. Selling it is important then, but if the product's no good, or a bad price for what it is, no one will buy it again. It is possible to talk someone into buying something that they don't want to buy, but if they leave you thinking they're been done then they won't come back. |
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Post by Weyland on Jun 23, 2011 8:13:52 GMT
Painful though it is to see clueless Suzie getting rewarded, it's even worse to hear Sralan praising the Melody android. Still, at least he didn't sack Tom, who is too nice by half. Leon is no great loss.
I still like Zoe, but I doubt she has a chance now that Melody has shown her vile true colours, which seem to be what Sralan is looking for. And yet he reprieved Tom as well, because he's actually done stuff, whereas Melody just spouts an endless stream of shyte. Dichotomy, big time.
And there's something wrong with her face. They — the replicant manufacturers — do say that the facial muscles are the hardest to get right. And the voice. Repellent or what?
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I think Sralan should have another judgement option available: "You've won, Suzie, but you were so hopeless that there's no reward this time."
They could call it "Not proven". Right, Riot?
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Post by trubble on Jun 23, 2011 10:50:28 GMT
You can't fault Suzie for choosing a one-size-fits-all affordable accessory for ipods and mobile phones etc. It's genius. My mother would buy five without worrying whether they were necessary or not - just to give to grandkids and nieces etc at Christmas. It's a sure fire profit maker. Suzie got it so damn right. Helen. Helen. Helen. She never puts a foot wrong, ffs. Her little pat on Zoe's knee when Melody was listing off all her awards though.... nice. What a wimp Leon was. |
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Post by Weyland on Jun 23, 2011 11:27:33 GMT
You can't fault Suzie for choosing a one-size-fits-all affordable accessory for ipods and mobile phones etc. I fault her for being an ignorant little twerp. That was the only item she could understand. Probably thought it was for holding natural skincare products. On the other hand she's less unsuitable than <bleccchhh> Melody. Helen Milligan. Hmm. Irish name, lives in Northumberland. Very positive factors. But I like Zoe. |
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Post by everso on Jun 23, 2011 16:12:15 GMT
I was forced to watch this last night because it's Mr. E's favourite programme. At one point I had to leave the room, so bad did it make me feel, and go and tidy up the kitchen. What on earth was Leon even doing in The Apprentice line up in the first place? Man, he was such a twerp. Having called him a twerp, he appeared to be quite a nice chap and not at all the kind of thing that The Apprentice is about. I rather admired Melody - at least she's fighting and behaving in a way that obviously appeals to "Lord" (bloody hell,  ,what a joke) Sugar. This, presumably, is how salesmen and women should act. Isn't it?  |
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