The Apprentice: Donald Trump, 11/03

Am I the only one who imagined Donald in the bath of a Roman villa while Clay poured water on him saying “My own taste extends to both steak and chicken…” ala Spartacus?

As a Homo-American, Clay’s trembling chin and clear “about to cry” demeanor majorly p.o.d me. Such a stereotype.
[Don Corleone]Be a man![/Don Corleone]
He honestly strikes me as the type who had he been fired last night (which he probably would have been had Markus had the three functioning neurons to tell him “shut your damned mouth”- If this show has one prevailing lesson it’s KNOW WHEN TO SHUT UP!.) would have played the gay card, which actually may have influenced Donald’s decision (though I don’t think so, since he’s wanted Markus gone for a long time, but last night was the first clear shot).

Is George Jewish? He must be because of how Trump deferred to him on the “tight ass Jew” comment (which Clay did have reason to be pissed about- that’s not what he said, though what he said was inappropriate and firable, and going on about asses was just "ass"inine, not that any of them had a thing to say) and because of how pissed George was (as if he’s been called one before).

Did anybody else find it ironic that Randal’s team’s victory (I can’t remember if they were Cap Edge or Excel) was extremely marginal? The difference in 7.0 and 6.98 as memory serves. It wasn’t a slaughter by any means.

So who wants to bet that Clay and Adam went back to the apartment, got into a huge argument and then hit the sheets and made sweet bonobo love all night long?

I hope you hid the body in a very secure spot.

Bye Marcus!

I was waiting for Donald to push Clay and Adam further.

**Donald: Clay, are you gay?

Clay: Yes.

Donald: Seriously? You aren’t attracted to your female team mates?

Clay: They are beautiful women, but it’s just not my thing.

Donald. Ok…hmmm. But didn’t you see Caroline in that dress she wore the other day? I mean, come on, you’d go for that.

Clay: No, I’m really gay. Caroline was beautiful, but I like men.

Donald: Okay, that’s cool.

[Donald pushes intercom to talk to secretary]

Donald: Send in my wife, Melania.

[Melania enters]

Donald: How about Melania, Clay? Still gay?

Clay: Yes.

Donald: Amazing. Life continues.

[Donald turns to look at Adam]

Donald: So, Adam, are you a virgin?

Adam: Uhhh…I don’t feel comfortable discussing that.

Donald: Oh, come on, no one was ever secretive about losing their virginity, you virgin. Just be careful to not catch gay from Clay.

Adam: What?

Donald: Seriously, you will love sex. It’s cost me a lot of money.

Adam: Cost you a lot of money?

Donald: Yes, millions.

[Awkward Pause]

Donald: I’m talking about divorce, not prostitutes.

Everyone: Oh!!! Whew.**

6.98 and 7.07

So what seminar topics would you have chosen? (I think Sex at Work was stupid for a wide variety of reasons.)

I was irritated that Carolyn, who was in the session when Clay made the Jew-comment, didn’t correct them on the “tight-ass Jew” misquote.

I think that office etiquette would have been a good topic. Everything from who makes coffee to wearing strong cologne.

Donald: Clay, are you gay?

Clay: Yes.

Donald: Seriously? You aren't attracted to your female team mates?

Clay: They are beautiful women, but it's just not my thing.

Donald. Ok...hmmm. But didn't you see Caroline in that dress she wore the other day? I mean, come on, you'd go for that.

Clay: No, I'm really gay. Caroline was beautiful, but I like men.

Donald: Okay, that's cool.

[Donald pushes intercom to talk to secretary]

Donald: Send in my wife, Melania.

[Melania enters]

Donald: How about Melania, Clay? Still gay?

Clay: Yes.

HILARIOUS!

Almost a full point difference, not a huge blowout, but the scale ratings tend not to be the most telling information on those kinds of surveys. Anyone who relies on those things will tell you it’s the comments that they tend to learn the most from, and it sounds like Randal’s team (was it Excel? I’ve lost track of which team is which) killed Adam’s team on the comments. I would also guess that Randal’s topic might have cost them some points because it wasn’t very exciting. I think they won on execution and presentation.

I like Lib’s idea for a class on office etiquette. It could have been useful and entertaing ( lot of opportunity for humor) without making people unfomfortable or confusing them as to the goals.

I’m pretty sure that what Clay said was “shy, tight Jewish boy” and I’m also pretty sure that when he said “tight” he meant uptight* rather than “cheap.” But Adam thought he had essentially been called a “cheap Jew” which he would have every right to be pissed about if it was what Clay really intended, but ‘m almost positive it wasn’t. The fact that it was said in front of an audience complicates matters, though. It’s not implausible to think that some of them may have taken it the way Adam did and lowered their scores accordingly (Clay’s comments about co-workers’ “asses” probably didn’t help either).

Time management wasn’t a bad idea, it’s just it’s one of those topics that can get boring if not presented right.

Anyway, Ethics is a good choice. Ettiquete is a great idea too. What about money management? Or leadership in the workplace? Networking? (That was brought up on Excel).

I don’t think Sex and the Workplace was a bad idea. It’s just that it’s such a complex, hot button issue that it needed to be presented carefully. Sexual harrassment and how to deal with it would have been a great spin off of the idea.

Man that exchange with the Donald made me cringe for Adam…reminded me of the time one of my law school professors hit on me in front of our whole section. I wanted to melt through the floor with embarassment.

Liberal, I asked you to get everyone’s lunch order…

I was surprised it was such a small margin (10th of a point) of victory. Creative editing as well as choosing positive comments versus negative comments to read in the Board Room created the expectation of a larger victory. The presentations had to be 30 minutes or so, given that Randall’s team broke into smaller groups for a bit.

I agree. I was thinking of time management when the task was announced, and if Marblus Mouthus Marcus could have articulated a coherent thought they may have used the idea.

Next week should be interesting.

Yeah. You’re good at that.

[…incredulous stare…]

I believe I’ve done that. At least I’ve done it ostensibly if not occlusively. I’m trying to tell you what’s inside my head, but you’re too, it’s beside you not inside you, you’re not connected, or you’re disconnected, or you’ve blocked my train of thought. I’m only saying that I thank you for speaking with me, but I’m, up, I’m out, I don’t know the orders, I’m not sailing on the same sea. I’m not, I won’t, you can’t, you need me to step up to the plate, but I don’t eat off plates. I eat off floors. When they’re clean. When no one is dancing on them. Do you understand? All of you are dancing on my floor.

I thought it was hilarious. He seemed to be talking about time management, but he couldn’t manage to get out a sentence in the time people were willing to listen to him.

What was Markus’ background? Speech-writer for GWB, maybe?

Woe is me! I slept through The Apprentice last night, and I don’t have cable to watch the CNBC reruns. The TWOP recaplet makes it sound like Best. Apprentice. Evah. It doesn’t ever rerun on broadcast, right? :frowning:

Apologies for the Raj Ratings being late this week. Corporate acquisitions occuring at the same time as yearly planning and the month end process really suck up any and all free time. Hey, I’m living a Trumpesque life right now, without all of the icky sex talk. Seriously, sex hasn’t been this uncomfortable since I was 13 and watching a good movie with my parents when a random sex scene appeared. This week, I’ll be brief with the rating, although that’s mainly because Markus has already used all of the words. I have yet to read this thread, so I’ll probably be highly derivative, duplicative, and pointless with this post. Wow, sorta like the Martha Stewart Apprentice.

** Looking for Love: Bachelorettes in Alaska** - Or, these people are in a cold, lonely place with no hope for love or revival

Melissa, Chris, Jennifer W, Toral, Kristi, Josh, Jennifer M, James, Mark- Man, that bloodbath really extended this list. The one hidden benefit of 4 firings in one week is that it really saves me a lot of time in having to come up with things to say about people that didn’t do much on an episode. Heck, let’s just fire everyone and hire Randal right now.
Markus (BC)- Grampa Simpson has left the building. Could this guy have been any odder?

Boot Camp - Or, in major need of a butt-kicking, but actual physical contact isn’t allowed
Clay (BC)- I still have no idea how this episode got quite as bad for you as it did. But, next week’s fireworks should be interesting considering how clearly peeved you were going back to the apartment. But, you really did yourself no favors.
Adam (BB)- A drop for you, only because after seeing you lead, it’s clear you are not yet ready for primetime. You sort of looked like a new born foal out there, all raring to go but pretty much tripping over yourself in a slimy, uncoordinated dance of dorkiness.
Felisha (BB)- Name one thing she has done on this show besides be Alla’s friend.

Big Brother - Or, beginning the downward spiral into ultimately being canceled
Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica - Or, ultimately harmless and forgettable fluff in need of a shot in the arm
** Brian ** (N:N&J)- Right now, I think you are on the outside looking in at the final 4. You do seem OK though. But, I really am not a fan of players who spend a task thinking of how each and every thing is fodder for the PM’s future failure. You dono’t tug on Superman’s cape, you don’t spit into the wind. You also don’t question Randal’s planning when he’s taking on a kindergartner.

American Idol - Or, mostly positive so far but still in major danger of falling apart when a tough theme night comes around
Rebecca (AI)- Final 4. Allow me to make a sports analogy that only a few people will get. You are Lamar Odom of the Lakers. When people look at you, they see the make-up of an All-star. When people see a few snippets of your game, they see potential greatness. Yet, somehow, you still have yet to make an all=star team, have in impact in the playoffs, or make your team greater. So far a lot more talk than show.
Alla (AI)- Who else on your team can make the final 4? This is almost by default, the 2 sweetest words in the English language.

Survivor - Or, when they’re good, they are really good. But, there are enough rough spots to keep them from the top spot
Marshawn (S)- Easy final 4. You don’t seem the type to slip up either.

The Amazing Race - Or, the king of the hill. A well oiled machine that shows no signs of slowing down unless a taxi gets in the way
Randal (TAR)- Might as well just rename this the Randal show because he’s not going home before the final 2.


The Rancic-Perdew Corollary - Clay is still done. I think once Adam was asked if he was a virgin, he just became too icky of pick to win.

Mully, I like your ratings, but I’ve been meaning to tell you for quite some time that your links are busted.