So what is the concensus opinion about the future of the apprentice. I think I read somewhere (maybe even here) that Trump is going to move the show to Los Angeles.

I am not sure I will watch, but then again, I think I have said that at the end of every season.

Season 1: When Nick was fired, I lost interest (said I would not watch again)

Season 2: Kelly was the only one even close to being good but he is a pretty boring guy (said I would not watch again)

Season 3: I liked the concept but toward the end of the show it really got stupid (said I would not watch again)

Season 4: This season was the best by far until the end when it all went horribly wrong (said I would not watch again)

I have a bad feeling I am going to get suckered into watching this again maybe someone can help me "kick the habit"

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• RE: Black wannabe, NOT Wannabe black,lrlr1, 05:17 PM, 01-08-06

Hi, rotkapchen.

If you consider the idea that the show is scripted and directed, then maybe it won't be as disappointing.

Or you could say that you will watch to see how badly disguised the pre-determined results are from the beginning of the show.

Or you could consider it a very bad comedy, which really may make it easier to stomach.

--Singer

LAST EDITED ON 12-22-05 AT 04:06 PM (EST)

When a show disappoints us in some way, we tend to exclaim in a fit of frustration and outrage that we will never watch that show again...

But then, human nature (our insuppressible curiosity) gets caught into the "drama" (as directorially manipulated as it is) of each new episode, and we end up watching albeit with denial, anger, and finally surrender, not only at the show itself, but also at our own weaknesses as well. This cycle then perpetuates itself over and over again. Personally it is our human nature, particularly our subsequent verbal and behavioral reactions to events, that I find ironically amusing.

E.g., our continual posts regarding the Apprentice IV Finale and our polarized responses are quite fascinating...

The switch to SoCal comes in Season #6. The next season is either already in the can (and read that however you want to) or very close to the finish of initial filming.

I'll watch next season, if only so I'll know when to start the East Coast Spoiler Threads.

And I'll watch Season #6 because I wanna see the latest set of peeps trot around my hometown of Los Angeles doing silly stooge stuff for The Hair. I'm curious what they'll include, and I'll enjoy seeing the old haunts - maybe even enjoy a few moments of the show(s).

Sigpic by Seana

>So what is the concensus opinion
>about the future of the
>apprentice. I think I
>read somewhere (maybe even here)
>that Trump is going to
>move the show to Los
>Angeles.

I think that the should revamp The Apprentice next season. I think the new Apprentice should be grounded in the search for who will replace Milanea as Trump's new trophy wife.

They should scour local grade schools for suitable candidates (think geisha). The little girls should be presented and graded on manners, grace, charm and the ability to keep a smarmy, cheesy smile on their face at all times (even asleep) (think Rebecca). The tasks could be how the girls react to The Donald cheating on them, ignoring them, telling them they're not beautiful enough to be seen on his arm, choosing a proper dress to go to the opera, etc.

The winning candidate will be properly groomed with sewing, dancing, singing lessons so that she will be entertaining for her new master until she reaches the age of consent. At this time, she will be also sent to Bangkok to learn the mysteries of making love. (Lessons start with taking a cherry stem and knotting it by using only one's tongue.)

Of course, the candidate's family will be duly compensated even though the offering of a daughter upon the altar of The Donald is quite an honor in itself.

Pretty dang good snark, DrK. I do, however, have one issue/question about authenticity in the tasks you've mentioned. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought cherry-stem tying was an American pasttime born in America.

LAST EDITED ON 12-23-05 AT 10:14 AM (EST)

>Pretty dang good snark, DrK. I
>do, however, have one issue/question
>about authenticity in the tasks
>you've mentioned. Correct me
>if I'm wrong, but I
>thought cherry-stem tying was an
>American pasttime born in America.
>

No, you're thinking of the "Chrome off the Bumper" modality that originated in Hollywood circa 1939.

Actually "cherry-stem tying" is mentioned in Sanskrit and has been shown denoted in cave drawings. The "Cherry festival" originated around this activity although this aspect has been not widely publicized. Further, few know that the enigmatic Egyptian Sphinx once held a cherry stem clamped firmly in its steely, feline jaws. It was part of the original design and is still shown in the form of hieroglyphics depicting Pharoahs and Pharoahesses proudly displaying finished knotted cherry stems in their mouths. What loosened the stem from its place is unknown. Some speculate that maurading bands of Templars at the behest of the church, sought to vandalize and suppress this non-procreative sport. Others theorize that a sandstorm carried the stem away, sweeping it into the Nile where it was carried deep into central Africa where it was lost to posterity.

However, an interesting sidenote is that a Tibetan reference to the "endless knot" is a most highly revered symbol. Now whether or not this means that knotted cherry stem that escaped from the lion's jaws made its way to the Himalaya's where it influenced an entire culture cannot be confirmed. But the fact remains that according to ancient texts, one cannot enter Shangri-la without a knotted stem between one's teeth.

LAST EDITED ON 12-23-05 AT 01:41 PM (EST)

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing that.

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Sigpic by Seana

>>So what is the concensus opinion
>>about the future of the
>>apprentice. I think I
>>read somewhere (maybe even here)
>>that Trump is going to
>>move the show to Los
>>Angeles.
>
>I think that the should revamp
>The Apprentice next season. I
>think the new Apprentice should
>be grounded in the search
>for who will replace Milanea
>as Trump's new trophy wife.

Oh my gosh that is the funniest thing I have read all day!
I guess some women must really love money to sell their self to the Donald. Yick!
>

Now THAT'S funny, Dr.K! (smiles)

--Singer

Since DT always has at least one black wannabe amongst his candidates, I predict the last post of the season will be:
I KNEW HE WOULDN'T HIRE 2 BLACK APPRENTICES, BACK TO BACK!!!!!!

two women back to back...no way!! we kind of know how the donald feels about women, or minorities for that matter!! tolerated if he has to!!

>Since DT always has at least
>one black wannabe amongst his
>candidates, I predict the last
>post of the season will
>be:
>I KNEW HE WOULDN'T HIRE 2
>BLACK APPRENTICES, BACK TO BACK!!!!!!
>

what is a "Wannabe" black?????

To bigfish11:

Wannabe is shorthand for "candidate who wants to be chosen The Apprentice", as in:

"DT always has at least one black candidate who wants to be chosen The Apprentice on his show."