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"Mosques R Starbucks"
divawife 43 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Beauty Pageant Celebrity Judge"
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09-01-04, 00:22 AM (EST)
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"Mosques R Starbucks" |
Did the commited good Christian Nicole actually say that in Dubai "those things, those Mosques are everywhere here, they are like their Starbucks". Apparently in her hometown the churches must serve lattes and frappucinos and good Christians mock other religions. She is so clueless about the fact she is in a different country then the U.S.!
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shakes the clown 3366 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Car Show Celebrity"
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09-01-04, 01:54 AM (EST)
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1. "Pot. Kettle. Black." |
>Did the commited good Christian Nicole >actually say that in Dubai >"those things, those Mosques are >everywhere here, they are like >their Starbucks". >Apparently in her hometown the churches >must serve lattes and frappucinos >and good Christians mock other >religions. >She is so clueless about the >fact she is in a >different country then the U.S.! ...just like you're obviously clueless about what qualified as a pretty accurate and humorous analogy.
ya know, I don't like em either but you have to be pretty thick headed to think she was "mocking other religions" with her comments. Obvioulsy, the point was that there are a lot of mosques in Dubai, just like there are a lot of Starbucks in the US. Did you really miss that??? And who is the clueless one? >
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shakes the clown 3366 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Car Show Celebrity"
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09-01-04, 12:47 PM (EST)
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8. "no, she's wrong and so are you" |
>that most of America doesn't >give a spit for Starbucks, >there really aren't many of >them in most of America. > She should have said >McDonalds. ....first of all, Starbucks outnumber McDonald's about 10 to 1 where I'm from.
And second of all, its common knowledge that there is a running joke in this country about Starbucks being EVERYWHERE and popping up everywhere, not McDonalds. If you don't believe me, go watch Shrek 2 or the Simpsons. Her comments were not at all insensitive, nor were they naive. She was merely pointing out that there are a lot of mosques in Dubai.
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TeamJoisey 3558 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Thong Contest Judge"
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09-01-04, 01:06 PM (EST)
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9. "Oh spinning clown of fury..." |
Starbucks has 8,000 retail stores. McDonalds has 30,000.Within a 25 mile radius of my home: 36 Starbucks, 79 McDonalds. And more than a few mosques. Maybe Nicole doesn't see all the McDonalds because she's a caffeine-addicted model with an aversion to the Big Mac. hmmm... caffeine... "Shakes"... maybe you're a caffeine-addicted fashion model with an aversion to Big Macs? These reality show contestants need a reality check!
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emydi 13669 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-01-04, 01:19 PM (EST)
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11. "I gotta call you on this one..." |
LAST EDITED ON 09-01-04 AT 01:20 PM (EST)Her comments were not at all insensitive, nor were they naive. She was merely pointing out that there are a lot of mosques in Dubai. Shakes, come on, she didn't even know what Mosques were called...
To compare a religious building to an overpriced coffee hut is just plain wrong--esp. if she espouses to be so in touch with God (but then she probably thinks Allah is a boxer ) The idea that this "Christian" little teen queen wanna be model has the audacity to say it in a Moslem country was just pathetic, condescending and insensitive. When she gets home, she should look down the street and count all the Protestant Churches there are there. I'm sure she wouldn't compare those to Wal-Marts or Burger Kings.... Courtesy of the Amazing Slice & Dice Chop Shop 2004 Your're wrong on this one, but i still *heart* you et correct spelling
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TeamJoisey 3558 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Thong Contest Judge"
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09-01-04, 01:37 PM (EST)
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13. "RE: I gotta call you on this one..." |
Muhammad Allah, the boxer?? He's not one of those mosque people, is he? Then how did he learn to grill so well?
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realitybites 1174 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Politically Incorrect Guest"
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09-01-04, 07:26 PM (EST)
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23. "Good stuff!" |
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ElroyJetson 586 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Reality Show Commentator"
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09-01-04, 02:19 PM (EST)
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14. "RE: I gotta call you on this one..." |
Shakes, come on, she didn't even know what Mosques were called...The majority of Americans would fall into that category. Probably about the same number that don't know the UAE is a country. Let alone its location. Nicole was definitely commenting on the quantity of Mosques in the country and was not impugning their religion.
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shakes the clown 3366 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Car Show Celebrity"
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09-01-04, 02:47 PM (EST)
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16. "finally...." |
...sonmeone with a brain who actually gets it. That's why you were always my favorite Jetson.
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HistoryDetective 9516 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-01-04, 03:05 PM (EST)
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17. "RE: I gotta call you on this one..." |
The majority of Americans do not know what a mosque is...?! Please! All you have to do is read the newspaper or (if that is too much effort) listen to the news on the radio or watch it on television. I'm sure that even Fox News Channel uses the word. Considering world events of the last few years, the word "mosque" comes up in the media often enough that people should know what it means. You're probably right that most Americans are not familiar with the UAE, but poor geography skills are not the same as basic vocabulary picked up from watching the news.
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ElroyJetson 586 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Reality Show Commentator"
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09-01-04, 03:51 PM (EST)
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18. "RE: I gotta call you on this one..." |
The majority of Americans do not know what a mosque is...?!I would so totally wager you on this. Your talking about people who can't name the Vice President or would get the date of 9/11 wrong! Unfortunately, how do we prove it? I say, if you give this quiz to the average American, they'd get the wrong answer: Circle the correct answer to the question: Q: Mosque is...: a) Iraqi headwear b) a Muslim Holy Place c) the capital of the United Arab Emirates d) the longest river in Qatar e) None of the above A HARDER quiz would be to ask the subject to simply define Mosque. You'd get some good answers.
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dabo 26942 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-01-04, 11:56 PM (EST)
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34. "RE: no, she's wrong and so are you" |
>....first of all, Starbucks outnumber McDonald's >about 10 to 1 where >I'm from. That's coz you live in a city that's bigger than its own county, that's just not so for most of America.
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HistoryDetective 9516 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-01-04, 09:37 AM (EST)
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6. "RE: Pot. Kettle. Black." |
LAST EDITED ON 09-01-04 AT 09:40 AM (EST)I agree with divawife. I thought that Nichole's comment was insensitive and uniformed. I watch TAR5 with a group of friends every week and one of them actually said "No, the mosques are everywhere in Dubai like CHURCHES are everywhere in the U.S." The insight into Nichole's personality here is that she did not seem to understand that Islam was as important to the local population as her own Christianity is to her. I don't want to put words into her mouth, but some Christians see their religion as more legitimate and superior to other religions. That may or may not be her point of view, but her comment was suggestive. Mosques are an important part of the local culture. Those mosques aren't there just for pretty scenery for Western tourists... It was also interesting that Brandon and Nichole observed that "God really wants us to stay in this race" since the most recent leg was non-elimination. I don't seem to remember clips of them from earlier episodes saying "God really wants the twins to stay in the race with us" or "God really wants the bowling moms to stay in the race with us." (For the record, in case this is an issue, I am a non-evangelical Protestant. My faith is important to me, but I understand that others come from faith traditions that are just as meaningful to them.) -edited for spelling
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EnglProf 888 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent"
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09-01-04, 01:23 PM (EST)
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12. "RE: Pot. Kettle. Black." |
Ha! Yes, I said this exact same thing to my husband last night: Mosques are on every corner in Dubai like CHURCHES are on every corner here in the States. Of course that's not literally true, but I completely agree with your assessment of Nikki not comprehending how the two are equivalent. She did seem to trivialize it, and I had the same thought last night. Handcrafted by RollDdice
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vixie 727 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Reality Show Commentator"
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09-02-04, 12:28 PM (EST)
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59. "RE: Pot. Kettle. Black." |
Me, too Prof!
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ElroyJetson 586 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Reality Show Commentator"
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09-01-04, 02:24 PM (EST)
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15. "RE: Pot. Kettle. Black." |
I agree with divawife. I thought that Nichole's comment was insensitive and uniformed.Uninformed, yes. Insensitive, no. You can only be insensitive if you are informed. Its a premeditated act. I don't want to put words into her mouth, but some Christians see their religion as more legitimate and superior to other religions. By definition, it's pretty much inherent in ALL religions to think this way. "God really wants us to stay in this race" Yeah, this thought process bugs me too. It basically absolves them of responsibility. It's God's will, etc. It's kind of a cop out in my opinion. I can see God glued to his wide screen TV with a big sloppy chili dog cheering on Brandon and Nicole. Geesh...
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nailbone 27263 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-01-04, 05:01 PM (EST)
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20. "RE: Pot. Kettle. Black." |
"God really wants us to stay in this race"I commented to DW that actually God was too busy helping the Indians pound the Yankees to worry about Brandon and Nicole being in this race. Handcrafted by RollDdice
The order of Banana delivery should be organized by location to save on shipping costs. o-
And yes, I know TAR actually happened weeks ago. It was a joke.
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nailbone 27263 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-01-04, 04:58 PM (EST)
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19. "Oh good grief!!!" |
Shakes is exactly right on this one. She was making a comment about how many mosques there are..."one on every corner, like Starbucks". It wasn't a slam at mosques or Muslims or anything like that. Handcrafted by RollDdice
The order of Banana delivery should be organized by location to save on shipping costs. o-
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divawife 43 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Beauty Pageant Celebrity Judge"
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09-01-04, 08:38 PM (EST)
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26. "Baptism by Shakes" |
> >...just like you're obviously clueless about >what qualified as a pretty >accurate and humorous analogy. > >ya know, I don't like em >either but you have to >be pretty thick headed to >think she was "mocking other >religions" with her comments. > >Obvioulsy, the point was that there >are a lot of mosques >in Dubai, just like there >are a lot of Starbucks >in the US. > >Did you really miss that??? > >And who is the clueless one? LOLOLOL!!!! Whooo Hoooo! I have been officially welcomed to your little dysfunctional family by the Great Shakes! I am IN! Besides God wanted me to write about Nicole, I was just a vessel. Thank you Shakes, I love ya baby.
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TeamJoisey 3558 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Thong Contest Judge"
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09-01-04, 10:13 PM (EST)
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31. "RE: Baptism by Shakes" |
congratulations... not many folks manage to awaken the clown before their 10th post.
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09-01-04, 02:49 AM (EST)
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4. "RE: Mosques R Starbucks" |
How about the Midget saying "Everything is delayed in this country!", if i were from that place, i would go to the airport and kick that girl out of my country..
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aquariaqueen 2616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Survivor-themed Cruise Spokesperson"
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09-01-04, 08:11 AM (EST)
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5. "RE: Mosques R Starbucks" |
In all the towns and cities here in Missouri, there are many many more churches than Starbucks.Our churches outnumber McDonalds too.
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missygirl3 541 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Reality Show Commentator"
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09-01-04, 10:07 AM (EST)
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7. "RE: Mosques R Starbucks" |
Here in Oklahoma too. Not too many Starbucks, but in every town and city, there is a church. Lots of Mcdonalds too!
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Ontario TAR Fan 133 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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09-01-04, 01:06 PM (EST)
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10. "RE: Mosques R Starbucks" |
The analogy up here in Canada would be Tim Hortons! They are everywhere!
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Canada Girl 3340 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Car Show Celebrity"
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09-02-04, 10:57 AM (EST)
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47. "Keep em coming" |
Never too many Tims!
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greenmonstah 10761 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-02-04, 11:52 AM (EST)
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54. "RE: Keep em coming" |
Will you get me an iced tall skim Tim-a-chino? Handcrafted by RollDdicePlease.
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bondt007 3413 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Car Show Celebrity"
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09-01-04, 07:14 PM (EST)
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22. "RE: Mosques R Starbucks" |
...I knew I could open up TAR Bashers and get my fill of Christian bashing.I thought her comment was funny and stupid, but as usual, she's bashed because she is a Christian... *whatever* posting forever despite my DAWness
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divawife 43 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Beauty Pageant Celebrity Judge"
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09-01-04, 08:55 PM (EST)
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28. "RE: Mosques R Starbucks" |
For a first time post-er. I am quite proud of myself. Shakes flamed me and... the thread got replies!!! I R a real member now!Anyway, seriously folks. -Point about most Americans not knowing what a Mosque is Sad but true. However most Americans are not picked from thousands to be in TAR (you know the reality show where the players travel around the world and the players might have done some research about, I don't know, say THE WORLD?) For the record I don't think Nicole was stupid nor mean spirited, just clueless. Which means "without a clue". No awareness of the completely different culture which includes religion as a very large part of that culture. Love, Diva
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greenmonstah 10761 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-01-04, 09:37 PM (EST)
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29. "RE: Mosques R Starbucks" |
Bondt007: do you think Nicole is getting slammed because she is Christian or do you think she is getting slammed because she seems to think God is a TAR fan? Handcrafted by RollDdiceThe Lord really wanted me to ask that question.
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teesosh 26 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Beauty Pageant Celebrity Judge"
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09-01-04, 10:33 PM (EST)
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32. "RE: Mosques R Starbucks" |
Bondt007: do you think Nicole is getting slammed because she is Christian....?" Well, let's see... the original question started off thusly:
"Did the commited good Christian Nicole".... does that sound just a TAD sneering to you, as it does to me?
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bondt007 3413 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Car Show Celebrity"
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09-01-04, 11:44 PM (EST)
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33. "RE: Mosques R Starbucks" |
THAT? Is pretty funny... she just might think that.But, no... I'm pretty sure she's slammed not for cluelessness but because it's vogue to slam Christians, or at least dig into them a bit. posting forever despite my DAWness
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Molaholic 9015 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-01-04, 08:52 PM (EST)
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27. "RE: Mosques R Starbucks" |
The Clown is hrtiw The Blsoei is right dang uh ... somehow, my screen won't let me type the word "right" on the same line as "the Clown is"But seriously folks, Nicole did know what a mosque is (in her own fashion), and I really believe that her comment was just as Shakes said, simply an observation on the number of Mosques along their route. I also concur with the observation that the Big Nic is caffine-adicted and Mac repelled. In her eyes, the Golden Arches don't exist. The Clown Is Tpwum (double dang!)
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divawife 43 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Beauty Pageant Celebrity Judge"
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09-01-04, 10:01 PM (EST)
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30. "RE: Mosques R Starbucks" |
Just for fun- Here is a little article from a Texas paper:" Posted on Wed, Sep. 01, 2004 COLIN WATCH! Bricked off By Todd Camp Star-Telegram Staff Writer He's mad as hell, and he wants everyone to know it.
Colin Guinn, our favorite reality-show sociopath, may not have melted down last night as much as he did on last week's The Amazing Race, but he, like some of the show's other Texans, had his moments. We had to pick our jaws up off the floor when former Miss Texas (and self-described "Christian model") Nicole O'Brian commented on the many mosques in United Arab Emirates by saying, "They have those church things everywhere, don't they? What is it called, a mosque or something? They're on every corner. It's like Starbucks here." Yep, way to respect another culture's religion, Nic. Meanwhile, the Colinator actually seemed pretty laid-back for most of the episode -- that is, until a "Detour challenge" to build clay bricks from scratch sent his temper meter right into the red. As limitlessly patient girlfriend Christie tried to offer tips on proper clay-packing technique, Col belched fire and growled, "I'm packin' it!" Christie immediately morphed into her cowering puppy mode, but in case she forgot that it's always all her fault, he slipped in the reminder: "You're killing me, you know that?" Sure, Colin and his simpering sidekick fumed into first place, but we still expect an episode where his head actually explodes. Maybe next week." hee hee hee
One can only hope, excuse me I am off to the mosque to pick up a capuccino to go.
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aquariaqueen 2616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Survivor-themed Cruise Spokesperson"
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09-02-04, 09:50 AM (EST)
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40. "RE: Mosques R Starbucks" |
>We had to pick our jaws >up off the floor when >former Miss Texas (and self-described >"Christian model") Nicole O'Brian commented >on the many mosques in >United Arab Emirates by saying, >"They have those church things >everywhere, don't they? What is >it called, a mosque or >something? They're on every corner. >It's like Starbucks here." Nicole was a former Miss Texas? I can't believe I got this far in the race without hearing that. (Selective hearing?) I would have never thought of her as a beauty contestant. I was having hard enough time thinking of her as a model. Gee, the things they can do with make up, gel, and silicon these days.
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Breezy 18380 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-02-04, 08:46 AM (EST)
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36. "After rewatching" |
I saw nothing wrong with her statement. She commented on all the churches around that was all. Apparently where she is Starbucks are on each corner, here it's Walgreens and RiteAids.
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greenmonstah 10761 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-02-04, 09:26 AM (EST)
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37. "RE: After rewatching" |
I pass 2,237 on my way into work. Based on this fact, I agree. She was drawing an analogy. Handcrafted by RollDdiceIt would have been really funny if Nicole had said, "if we get separated, I will meet you at the Mosque."
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HistoryDetective 9516 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-02-04, 09:36 AM (EST)
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38. "RE: After rewatching" |
I pass a lot more churches on my way to work than I pass Starbucks, so I still think that CHURCHES would have been a better choice. Besides, where I live, churches tend to have steeples and other architectural features that set them apart from other buildings, making them a very noticeable part of the landscape. Starbucks look like just another business.
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greenmonstah 10761 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-02-04, 09:41 AM (EST)
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39. "RE: After rewatching" |
Yes, but we draw analogies based on our socio-econmic worlds. And this is what Nicole happened to say. I am not saying it was a great analogy and it should be on the next verbal SAT. Let's not go overboard. I refuse to deconstruct a reality TV show. Handcrafted by RollDdiceShe is a model fercryinoutloud. She probably has coffee for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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HistoryDetective 9516 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-02-04, 09:51 AM (EST)
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41. "RE: After rewatching" |
But couldn't you also argue that we draw analogies based on socio-cultural relationships? Considering how often she and Brandon talk about their relationship with God, it seems like the word "churches" would have just rolled off her tongue...She is a Christian fercryinoutloud. She probably says grace before she has coffee for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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greenmonstah 10761 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-02-04, 10:22 AM (EST)
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42. "RE: After rewatching" |
The a-ha lightbulb just went on over my head. I see your point. But again, personally , I take no offense in what she said. Was it hypocritical? Probably. Was it offensive? Meh. Was it airheaded? Sure. Handcrafted by RollDdiceIn fact, I am not even really sure how I wandered into this forum. It is hard for me to watch the show because it is on during baseball season.
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Breezy 18380 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-02-04, 10:42 AM (EST)
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44. "She said church people!" |
I have the tape at home, who would like to see it?It's Breezygirl's favorite show, so I have to tape it for her now that school has started. They really need to move it back to 8.
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greenmonstah 10761 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-02-04, 10:50 AM (EST)
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45. "RE: She said church people!" |
Did you just call *me* people? I know we drifted...but this? Really.
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Breezy 18380 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-02-04, 10:39 AM (EST)
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43. "She did call them churches" |
Her analogy of how many there were is correct. She asked Brandon prior to her starbucks analogy what the churches were called again there.
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greenmonstah 10761 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-02-04, 10:52 AM (EST)
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46. "RE: She did call them churches" |
Okay, okay... Handcrafted by RollDdiceIt kills me to see Breezy get windy. *smooch*
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HistoryDetective 9516 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-02-04, 11:02 AM (EST)
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49. "RE: She did call them churches" |
OK, but doesn't that only underscore how callous her analogy really was. Before making the Starbucks comment, she correctly identified a mosque as a place of religious worship, roughly equivalent to a church. THEN instead of using churches in her analogy, she used Starbucks instead, refusing to equate an Islamic place of worship with a Christian place of worship - or, perhaps, refusing to acknowledge the prevalence of Christianity in American culture (because, as many fundamentalists loudly proclaim, they are a persecuted group that are not allowed to participate in American political and social discourse. They apparently have not seen the party platform of the political party currently in power or ever listened to the president give a speech).
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greenmonstah 10761 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-02-04, 11:06 AM (EST)
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50. "RE: She did call them churches" |
Here, have some pudding. Handcrafted by RollDdiceNicole is not very smaht. We get it.
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Breezy 18380 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-02-04, 11:06 AM (EST)
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51. "Huh?" |
LAST EDITED ON 09-02-04 AT 11:06 AM (EST)Her analogy was "gee they have churches on every corner here, like we have Starbucks on every corner." That was it. Fino. Finished. Done. Using churches in her analogy wouldn't have worked, cause where she lives there are Starbucks on every corner not churches.
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HistoryDetective 9516 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-02-04, 11:26 AM (EST)
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52. "RE: Huh?" |
LAST EDITED ON 09-02-04 AT 11:40 AM (EST)LAST EDITED ON 09-02-04 AT 11:31 AM (EST) OK, OK, OK. (edited to add this paragraph: I imagine that if you flipped open the telephone directory wherever she lives, you would discover a lot more listings for churches than you would for Starbucks...) But I still think that she might have been a little offended if she watched a non-Western team running a similar race through the United States and somebody said "Look, they have have churches everywhere, kinda like marketplaces back home" or a team from London saying "They've got as many churches as we have tube stops." It just doesn't show much respect. BTW, thanks for the pudding Greenmonstah. Yum, candy from strangers... You're right, nobody ever accused Nicole of being the sharpest crayon in the box. I think that some people, myself included, are reacting mostly because she seems to be especially uncomfortable everywhere they go that the majority of people have a skin color other than white. (Edited again to clarify: And please do not misinterpret that observation. I am in no way trying to say that she is racist. I do not think that she harbors any ill will towards the people she meets; she just seems uncomfortable in those places that are the most culturally different from her own experiences in America. Those places (so far) happen to be in Africa, the Middle East, and sub-Asia as opposed to the earlier legs of the race in North America, South America, and Europe. A constant reminder to her of those cultural differences is the fact that the people around her do not look like her.)
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Breezy 18380 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-02-04, 12:12 PM (EST)
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56. "LOL" |
I came back in here, cause I forgot to welcome you to the boards and now I see you've edited your post a couple times.Well first off. Welcome. Stay, play and have fun. As for the rest, nope she's not that smart. Sorry. She was just making an observation/comparision to what she sees on her corners to what she was seeing there. Pudding is good, but smooches are better. *smooch*
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HistoryDetective 9516 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-02-04, 12:20 PM (EST)
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57. "RE: LOL" |
*smooches* right back at you, Breezy. I'm honored to be welcomed by a Centerfold of your magnitude.As for Nicole not being too smart, I think that she's running neck and neck with some of her competitors... Some of them do seem more enthusiastic about new people, places, and challenges than others though...
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Breezy 18380 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-02-04, 01:12 PM (EST)
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60. "RE: LOL" |
Don't let the staples in my belly button scare you. I'm a marshmallow.I agree there are some really stupid racers this year. Colin's remarks in the cab about the "culture" and "beautiful scenery" was extremely stupid and rude. But I'll take that to a Colin bash thread. *grin* Save a horse, ride a cowboy.
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greenmonstah 10761 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-02-04, 12:24 PM (EST)
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58. "RE: LOL" |
Actually, the pudding is little lumpy today. And a Breezy smooch? She is kind of a 'ho...her smooches are like Starbucks, a dime a dozen. But I agree...Welcome History Detective...have fun. Handcrafted by RollDdice
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nailbone 27263 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-02-04, 03:19 PM (EST)
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63. "Oh, for cryin' out loud!!" |
LAST EDITED ON 09-02-04 AT 03:20 PM (EST)Didja not see up there where Shakes points out that the Starbucks analogy is a JOKE!!! Common enough to be used in a movie and a TV show!Yeah, she's an over-the-top Christian, and an airheaded model. But it was an off-the-cuff joke that wasn't intended to insult anybody's religion!! Geeeeez!!! Talk about a tempest in a teapot!! Handcrafted by RollDdice
The order of Banana delivery should be organized by location to save on shipping costs. o-
Well, I'm not at a "Shakes flame" level, but I'm tryin'.
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bondt007 3413 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Car Show Celebrity"
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09-02-04, 07:27 PM (EST)
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68. "RE: Oh, for cryin' out loud!!" |
I think I agree with that, but, I'm not sure SHE knew that, or knows how to be ironic on purpose, more, the devilesh editing team did and does. posting forever despite my DAWness
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sisterwoman 163 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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09-04-04, 10:19 AM (EST)
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73. "RE: Oh, for cryin' out loud!!" |
> >I think I agree with that, >but, I'm not sure SHE >knew that, or knows how >to be ironic on purpose, >more, the devilesh editing team >did and does. Exactly my thoughts,007. When I saw the episode, that is just what I was thinking- that there were many other things they could have put in place of that comment, but they knew how outraged people would be over it, or at least to point out that Lovely American Ignorance that so many international places love to see. Its why we are so loved in other countries. <rolling eyes> When I heard the comment, I never thought she was smart enough to make a JOKE like that. SHe is just young and ignorant. I was there once also- as hard as that is to believe
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rasslinmomma 938 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent"
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09-02-04, 08:42 PM (EST)
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69. "Swoop" |
Clueless definitely describes Nicole. I can easily visualize her with her mop-headed BF Brandon, and a sheepdog named Rory, roaming the local Starbucks back home, looking for a blend that reminds her of "those pretty buildings in Dubai" Slice & Dice Chop Shop 2004
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