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"OH NO! THERE'S A SCHMO IN THE ELEVATOR!"
Posted by Guppin1234 on 09-20-03 at 01:23 AM
Let's pretend that the posters in this forum
are like a microcosm of Matt's hometown community
you step into an elevator and
two floors up you notice Matt is in the elevator with you
then the elevator gets jammed and stops for two hours....

What would you really say to this guy and/or how would you treat him?

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"RE: OH NO! THERE'S A SCHMO IN THE ELEVATOR!"
Posted by Guppin1234 on 09-22-03 at 01:24 PM
No nibbles huh? So you would have nothing to say to this guy in person, but as long as it's in a forum you have plenty to say?
"RE: SCHMO IN THE ELEVATOR"
Posted by Neffer on 09-22-03 at 01:31 PM
I'd be curious about his side of things. There's a lot that goes on that we don't see. Not just logistical produciton issues, but also everything left on the editing room floor, and angles that are played by the producers that may really be entirely fabricated through editing.

I'd basically want to hear his point of view, if he wanted to tell it for the tenth time that day. I'd definitely treat him with respect. He's a person and a good guy; I wouldn't prod him like an experiment animal.

--Neffer

"RE: SCHMO IN THE ELEVATOR"
Posted by Bebo on 09-22-03 at 02:36 PM
I'd basically want to hear his point of view, if he wanted to tell it for the tenth time that day.

That's probably why I'd just give him a hi and a smile. If the reports are true that he's ticked off about how the whole thing, I'd probably give him a break since he's closed in and can't escape.

I'd definitely treat him with respect. He's a person and a good guy; I wouldn't prod him like an experiment animal.

The prodding's already been done.

My least favorite reality show contestants are the boring ones. If you're going to be dull, just stay at home, don't expect me to watch you. I don't put Matt in the boring category, so it would be easy to have a fun conversation with him if I got the impression he wanted to talk about it.

(And for those of you who are screaming, "But it's all scripted! He knows!" I'm in the WHO CARES camp. I really don't care if he knows or not, and frankly, consider him entertaining either way. So I don't waste time pondering the "Does he know" question, nor does it really affect how I would treat him if I ran into him.)

Fighting for evil (and neat forums) since 2002

"RE: SCHMO IN THE ELEVATOR"
Posted by erikman on 09-23-03 at 01:43 AM
LAST EDITED ON 09-23-03 AT 10:32 AM (EST)

yea and the poor guy did'nt even try out for the show, he was playing basket ball in a gym when a recruiter for the show spoted him so says ep scott stone. go to
www.post-gazette.com/tv/2003710owen0710fnp2asp

"RE: SCHMO IN THE ELEVATOR"
Posted by Deonna on 09-23-03 at 08:58 AM
Do you have a link to an article?
"RE: SCHMO IN THE ELEVATOR"
Posted by Guppin1234 on 10-09-03 at 03:21 PM
For erikman: And they claimed to have worked so hard in finding a real schmo during the interviews, then all of a sudden he finds Matt in a baskeball game? Does SS army have a sixth sense about schmos?

Thanks for your post.

"RE: SCHMO IN THE ELEVATOR"
Posted by CantStandToLook on 09-23-03 at 09:30 AM
I heart Bebo

I agree 100% with her statements. I could care less if he knows, it's very entertaining and I dont find myself yelling at the screen so it's also relaxing.

I'd say hey how's it going dude and talk about basketball or football or something like that.

"RE: SCHMO IN THE ELEVATOR"
Posted by Guppin1234 on 10-09-03 at 03:22 PM
CSTL: Basketball is probably a sore subject for Matt now.

Thanks for your post... Joe don't know.

"RE: SCHMO IN THE ELEVATOR"
Posted by Guppin1234 on 10-09-03 at 03:14 PM
LAST EDITED ON 10-09-03 AT 03:17 PM (EST)

You like your men pre-prodded and sharp. Got it.

Thanks for your post Bebo.

"RE: SCHMO IN THE ELEVATOR"
Posted by Guppin1234 on 10-09-03 at 03:10 PM
Neff don't do cattle prods, got it. How do you feel about latex appliances?

Thanks for the post.

"RE: OH NO! THERE'S A SCHMO IN THE ELEVATOR!"
Posted by woeisme1 on 10-09-03 at 00:31 AM
I'd ask if I could "adopt him". I'm old enough to be his mom so I don't think he'd go out with me but I would be willing to take him in here in Hawaii if he wanted a vacation. I don't care if he knows or not either, I just repsect a man of his age with some manners and morals.
"RE: OH NO! THERE'S A SCHMO IN THE ELEVATOR!"
Posted by Guppin1234 on 10-09-03 at 03:25 PM
LAST EDITED ON 10-09-03 AT 03:26 PM (EST)

Whoa is me: He'd probably let you adopt him. I picture him looking at you like he looked at Ashleigh in the hot tub.

Thanks for your post.

"RE: OH NO! THERE'S A SCHMO IN THE ELEVATOR!"
Posted by woeisme1 on 10-10-03 at 02:27 AM
You are so sweet to say that and I like the thought of that look (dirty old lady that I am) coming my way from him. HELP I am one sick, twisted individual. Thanks also for the warm welcome.

outside a dog, a book is man's best friend, inside a dog it's too dark to read-Groucho Marx

"RE: OH NO! THERE'S A dirty old lady IN THE forum!"
Posted by Guppin1234 on 10-10-03 at 04:22 PM
Sick and twisted? No. Dream big I say.

After all, Matt has big hands, big feet and is a tall guy!

"RE: OH NO! THERE'S A dirty old lady IN THE forum!"
Posted by woeisme1 on 10-10-03 at 06:04 PM

Well my son is the same age as Matt and he says I'm sick and twisted for my constant desire to rob the cradle. Especially someone his age. At least I don't go after males younger than my kids--that's something isn't it?

You are too funny- I like that in a person.


If you need me you can find me --fantasizing about my reality so I can realize my fantasy......

"A funny thing happened on the way to the foursome..."
Posted by Guppin1234 on 10-11-03 at 01:55 AM
Thank you. You're funny too. I'll have to quote you with:

"Fantasizing about my reality so I can realize my fantasy."

"RE: A funny thing happened on the way to the foursome..."
Posted by woeisme1 on 10-11-03 at 02:58 AM


Thank you, too.
Quoting me with my own quote? Please feel free to do so. I am sure I have plenty more from somewhere in my half asleep brain where that came from.


If you need me you can find me --fantasizing about my reality so I can realize my fantasy......

"RE: A funny thing happened on the way to the foursome..."
Posted by Guppin1234 on 10-11-03 at 04:11 PM
I meant quoting you in my everyday life, like with the girls at the office and such. Yes, send me more. I'm insatiable that way.

"More brains!" - Night of the Living Dead

"RE: A funny thing happened on the way to the foursome..."
Posted by woeisme1 on 10-11-03 at 06:08 PM
OHHHH...Must have had a blonde moment there (which I am so no offense to blondes is intended -it's just an expression-lighten up or I'll be forced to quote Marilyn Monroe) or it could have been the wee hours in which I read that. Or both. Or something entirely different, but I digress (which I'm prone to do).
Will let you know when I come up with further thoughts or revelations.
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"RE: OH NO! THERE'S A SCHMO IN THE ELEVATOR!"
Posted by Schnookie Palookie on 10-09-03 at 03:21 PM
I would tell him how much I loved him on the show. If he didn't want to talk about it, I'd respect that and give him his space.


"RE: OH NO! THERE'S A SCHMO IN THE ELEVATOR!"
Posted by Guppin1234 on 10-09-03 at 03:28 PM
Schnookie: Well... that would only take about five minutes. What would you do with the other hour and 55 minutes?

Thanks for your post.

"RE: OH NO! THERE'S A SCHMO IN THE ELEVATOR!"
Posted by Schnookie Palookie on 10-09-03 at 03:58 PM
LOL. Oh yeah, I forgot we are stuck for 2 hours in there.

I'd talk about Brian's pixalated man-boobs

"RE: OH NO! THERE'S A SCHMO IN THE ELEVATOR!"
Posted by Jpod5 on 10-09-03 at 03:39 PM
I’d ask/talk to him ‘bout Jesus for as long as he’d let me, or until he delivered a Dr. P Sumo Slam!!
jimbo
"Heyzeus! (off topic)"
Posted by Guppin1234 on 10-10-03 at 04:27 PM
He could be Jewish?! Fireworks!

I once took a car for a test drive with a Jewish salesperson, this guy in a semi almost hit me, then I said, "Jesus Christ" - it's like a reflex for me. The salesperson got very sullen and pouty for a while. It didn't hit me as to why until later, and then I wondered how with that I offended him.

"RE: Heyzeus! (off topic)"
Posted by Jpod5 on 10-10-03 at 05:08 PM
Maybe he thought you were an anti-SEMIte. Ha, get it, semi almost hit you...

Even if Matt has Jewish blood in him, I don't get the sense he's rooted in the faith.

"RE: Heyzeus! (off topic)"
Posted by Guppin1234 on 10-11-03 at 01:57 AM
"Maybe he thought you were an anti-SEMIte."

Oh God, that couldn't be further from the truth. Nice play on words though.

"RE: OH NO! THERE'S A SCHMO IN THE ELEVATOR!"
Posted by OceansAngel16 on 10-09-03 at 04:01 PM
being trapped in an elevator with ANYONE would cause me to lose my mind. I'd probably treat him nicely, or just not be able to talk to him unless he started the conversation because I'd be too busy trying to figure out how to get out of this stuck elevator..
"hypothetically... (off topic)"
Posted by Neffer on 10-09-03 at 08:44 PM
So Oceans,
I get the feeling from your post that when someone starts off a hypothetical with "So you're stuck on a desert island with no human contact at all and.." you'd reply with "Wait a minute, that's not even possible."
Am I a little warm, or way off?
-Neffer
"RE: hypothetically... (off topic)"
Posted by OceansAngel16 on 10-09-03 at 08:50 PM
You're way off.
The thing with being stuck in an elevator with someone I've never met before kind of scares me. If it was in a large room, I would be fine, but since an elevator is rather.. Small, I'd be rather creeped out, unless it was like a frieght elevator, then I think I could manage to be okay. But a regualr elevator would have me feeling rather claustraphobic.