The words by themselves? No. But the way he said it, I’d have to consider at least an aggressive challenge if not an outright threat.
That said, Alex was being a bit of a wuss about it.
So Trump likes physical aggression?
Maybe Chris has more of a chance than we think.
Wow. Way to throw Stephanie under the bus.
Is Stephanie really on the line here? Instead of crazy, screaming temper-tantrum boy?
Goodbye Stephanie. I think Trump sees a bit of himself in Chris.
I missed the apology portion – can someone explain?
What.the.hell?
How does Chris squeak by every week?
Well, nivlac was right – Chris’s meltdown was a red herring. Ha! I guess we all saw red!
That was weird.
Why couldn’t she use one of the models to deliver the pizza to Brooklyn? That was a dumb idea, but maybe they didn’t know where they were going to be working from the next day.
Chris showed some progress. Not just ditching the chew, but holding his temper in the board room.
Why didn’t Chris call Alex out on his flirting with the customers, wasting time chatting up the hotties?
Alex hasn’t shown me s***. I wonder what Trump sees in him. He’s a star?
I missed the part where they needed TWO people to deliver pizza to Brooklyn. :smack: Shouldn’t one the girls had worked the counter while one went off to Union Station? I’m sure Chris would have felt safe enough on the subway! Nobody would have f***ed with that Dude! 
What I learned from the task: Much like previous convenience-food tasks, it’s all in the marketing, baby. Selling lunches to the offices was one heck of a coup, and a more reliable income stream than the slice-a-head lunchtime crowd.
What I learned from the firing: Difficult people can be managed, if you’re tough enough. Just make sure you supervise them properly.
I’m surprised neither Alex nor Stephanie provoked Chris into a rage. That would’ve sealed his fate: I DO NOT HAVE AN ANGER PROBLEM MR. TRUMP!
If Trump had said he liked cat food on his pizzas, would both teams have come up with a “Fresh Friskies” pie?
Yes. But I’m glad he said meatballs so I wouldn’t have to watch them spend a lot of time trying to figure out whether yogurt pizza was better than oatmeal pizza.
My favorite part was when they went to Trump’s house for pancakes and oohed and aaahed at his jewel-encrusted solid gold toilet, etc.
I’m glad Stephanie’s gone. How lame and pathetic is this “I’m not used to working with vulgar people” or whatever it was she kept saying. Since when is not being used to unrefined people a good excuse for sucking?
For a while there they kept saying “get a model to do it, get a model to work the cash, get a model to deliver that pizza” and I kept laughing. I’d like an army of models on standby in case I need someone to mop up or get the phone or something.
Hasn’t Chris been in like ten Board Rooms in a row? It’s amazing that he keeps squeaking by. I think everyone keeps bringing him because they’re sure that one of his epsiodes has got to get him fired sooner or later. I think the problem is that he usually hasn’t been directly responisble for the losses and DT seems to find it more entertaining to keep him around than to fire him. It’s become a sort of game to Trump to see if he can get Chris to pop his cork.
My mom thinks if she had taken Angie into the boardroom, Stephanie would’ve had a better chance of coming out of it okay. I tend to agree with her. Thoughts? Also, is having a wad of sunflower seeds packed into your cheek and subsequently spitting the shells of those seeds into a Solo cup really any less than disgusting than chewing tobacco? Unless he swallows those, too, but I saw a cup in his hand when he was talking about eating seeds instead of chewing.
As a side note, I think Papa John’s had some inside information on this. Did anyone else see the commercial in which Papa John swivels around in an office chair and advises us to tell the competition they’re fired before trying one of his delicious new spicy meatball pizzas (which look delicious, btw)?
And what’s the deal with Steph talking about how inept the high schoolers are? Haven’t they been kicking ass lately?
For real. Talk about missing the point. The reason everyone objects to the tobacco chewing isn’t that anyone cares about his health but that it’s effing gross to look at. Replacing one grody spit cup with another is not really progress.
I was wondering the same thing.
Papa John’s pizza is utterly awful . . . but that sure was memorable advertising.
Really? That’s sad. I wonder if Papa Murphy’s (whose garlic chicken alfredo pizza with spinach (or not, depending on my mood) and extra cheese is just about the awesomest pizza ever) has a comparable product?
Break out the bubbly, the Raj Ratings are here. For your info, the pizza of choice at RRHQ would be mushroom and spinach with extra cheese on thin crust. Yummy. While I hate to harp on this point, this group of finalists sucks. A lot. Who here appears great enough to warrant us wanting them to win? Kendra? I guess but that’s sort of like saying the fried donkey testicle tastes good after eating blood soaked worms, monkey feces, and freeze dried human noses. Tana? Yeah right, Trump’s gonna hire her. Chris? Craig? Anyone else. Gah, what a bunch of maroons. These people make my head hurt with their incompentent boobery. In looking back at past Raj Ratings, I am now realizing that my bitter dislike has extended from individuals to pretty much everyone involved in the entire show. This does not strike me as a good trend. This was a bit of a bland show. I am surprised that with so few people left, it actually feels like we didn’t even hear from some of them. I think this episode pretty much struck a deathknell for creativity. Both teams basically kowtowed to Trump and made a pizza with his suggested topping as opposed to actually branching out. Ugh, here we go.
Nursery School - Full of crying, childish people that could use either a potty break or a nap. These folks deserve to be watched by the crooked daycares profiled on “60 Minutes”.
Todd, Brian, Danny, Kristen, Michael, Tara, Audrey, John, Erin - So very forgettable. Not just on this show, but life in general. I am pleased that we are far enough along in the lifecycle of reality TV that most of these people will never appear on TV again.
Stephanie (BS) (Middle School) - That was a long time in coming. If you were a futuristic travel guide, you’d be The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy. “Mostly Harmless.” You didn’t so much do anything really wrong, you just didn’t do anything really right. Middling incompetence is at least a reachable goal.
Elementary School - Some growth, but in the end it’s a place rife with playground fights, name calling, and a trip to the Principal’s office.
Chris (SS) (Elem. School) - It is a little sad when an obvious sideshow can make it so far because the rest of the choices are so weak. He has to know he has no shot at winning this. It does seem Trump has a heart though, almost like he wants to help Chris improve.
Angie (SS) (Elem. School) - I think you are dead in the water. Trump et al sort of expected your weak behind in the boardroom. You fall below Alex in the pecking order for sure. Much like the Pope, last rites are only a matter of time.
Middle School - A group that might be growing up but still prone to wild swings based on playground fights, name calling, and puberty.
Craig (SS) (Middle School) -
High School - Not quite a child, not quite an adult. Frankly, I still don’t know what to make of these folks.
Bren (BS) (High School) - What a dynamic and exciting job as Project Manager you did. Oh wait, we hardly even saw you this episode.
Craig (SS) (Middle School) - Even when you are fired, you’ll probably end up here. Solid, forgettable, and consistent is probably your hallmark on this show.
College - Older and wiser, things are looking up. Maybe not ready to enter the real world yet, but getting close.
Alex (BS) (College) - You are pretty solid. But, you are good in comparison to the rest who have been fired before you. You are not nearly good enough to warrant 3 white dudes in a row.
Kendra (BS) (College) - I guess you are good. I find it amazing that we know next to nothing about you this far into it, especially since you seem even somewhat capable. You have the dead horse beating ability to market to surrounding businesses. Whoopee. Sadly, I think that’s probably enough to secure the win.
Grad School - These people have a clue, have some seasoning, and have a chance to make an impact.
Tana (SS) (Grad School) - I still think she’s awesome, but she can’t win. That said, she didn’t do anything to hamper her standing this episode. I fear her language ability is the first sign that she is slowly turning into Yogi Berra.
PhD - Ready for tweed jackets, big paydays, and Trump’s official pizza slicer
The Rancic/Perdew corollary update. At this point, it is pretty obvious. Angie and Chris might as well have vultures circling them. Alex, Craig, and Bren are all fine but clearly not shown as dynamic enough to win. Kendra and Tana are somehow the final 2 in this war of attrition. Final boot order: Angie, Chris, Bren, Craig, Alex and Tana. Kendra is going to win which inspires me not at all.
Thanks, Mully – I can head off to work with a smile on my lips and a song in my heart. Well, I can head off to work, anyway.
Not to be disingenuous – but why is everyone saying Tana can’t possibly win? She’s kind of a hick, but I like her a lot. At least she’s got a personality, unlike most of these people.
Diogenese – I agree, Trump seems to enjoy winding Chris up. It’s definitely fun for us to watch.