Quick Hit
Just realized that I haven't posted on here since back in the day. Basically, made some observations that have been on my mind. I have a ton of movie reviews that I need to get on here, but first, some thoughts on a couple new shows.
Apprentice 2: I loved it. The people, well, they suck. I don't see a single quality business person in that group. It has motivated me to apply for the show. But there was a problem. I wish I could hvae done a running commentary on this show, cause I had so much to say. Basically, there was one chick who looked like "business class" from Swingers. I mean, a dead freaking ringer, even the personality. Well, she is supposed to be competing for the right toa 6 figure salary as one of Donald Trumps project managers. Welllll.....Houston, we have a problem. I am not sure how nobody picked up on this, but even in a room full of law students, I am the only one that noticed. It seems Biz Class' team was picking team names, and it was her job to write down the suggestions. The winner was 'APEX'. That was to be the team name. Well, pan down to BC's little cheat sheet, where the three names she has written are "APPEX", "APPEX", and "APPEX". Am I being too superficial to expect someone in such a position to be able to spell apex?!?! One time is one thing, but three freaking times??? It didn't look wrong to her once? It reminds me of a great line by Norm to Sam on Cheers, while Sam is writing down the name of a book: "You have to write that down?................and misspell it?" It was the worst thing ever. Ok, maybe I am too superficial. So be it. And this Raj cat has GOT to go. There is no place in high finance for some screwball in fuscia slacks, a bow tie, holding a cane. This guy better be brilliant. Speaking of which, what is it with these Harvard grads where there is just an assumption that they are geniuses just because they went to Harvard? Getting in is the hard part, everyone. And if you are at some crap school, and get all A's and score nice on the SAT, boom, you are in for good. They dont give bad grades in the Ivy Leagues. You don't flunk out of Harvard. How do I know that this guy isn't "Mr. B-" which is the Harvard way of flunking out? OK, Im rambling.
The Benefactor: I have to get to class, so I can't spend the 11 hours typing on this train wreck. Suffice it to say, it is the story of the world's biggest dork, Mark Cuban, leading the greatest collection of people with all the cockiness in the world, and no reason to have it. First and foremost, Cuban bothers me. He basically bought a hoops team so that he could hang out with the players. He is an outsider buying his way over to the cool kids' table. It is more pathetic than anything. But, he is self made, so I respect that. And the name of the show....The Benefactor? Isn't a benefactor someone who does you a favor, not expecting anything in return? A charitable individual, acting as an angel for those who don't have sufficient financial means? This guy is ordering these people around, even telling them, "Did I say you could leave?" like some sick game of Simon Says. They should change the name of the show to The Puppet Master. Now the contestants. Oh man, what a collection of scrubs. Nothing like the chick who walks in and says, "I am the complete package: smart, beautiful and athletic." Then realizing by the end of the show, she is none of those things. How about the guy who does autopsies for a living, then telling Cuban he thought about declining the invite because "He could make a million bucks...like 'that."' Or the guy who asked, What would Oprah do? That guy showed up with three suitcases for a three week show, and he LIVES IN DALLAS, where it was being filmed. The guy packed like he was going hiking through Europe, and he lives down the freaking street! Ok, there is also the dorky guy with no hair, the goofy San Diego guy, the MBA student who pretends to be a poker player, and my favorite guy. Can't remember his name, but he lists himself as a waiter/model, and professes to be "the rockstar" of the group. Earth to dumbass.....I, I have no joke here. The guy is a travesty. Pure Unintentional Comedy. He actually, in the middle of a group discussing, asked, "So what do you guys think about Iraq?" I just wish someone would have asked him what he thought so we could hear that profound thought clanging in his head...."Oh man....it's bogus!" Im not sure what was worse, that comment, or Cuban watching it and exclaiming, "Wow, getting political!" If that question qualifies as political, then "How's it hanging?" is a medical question.
Apprentice 2: I loved it. The people, well, they suck. I don't see a single quality business person in that group. It has motivated me to apply for the show. But there was a problem. I wish I could hvae done a running commentary on this show, cause I had so much to say. Basically, there was one chick who looked like "business class" from Swingers. I mean, a dead freaking ringer, even the personality. Well, she is supposed to be competing for the right toa 6 figure salary as one of Donald Trumps project managers. Welllll.....Houston, we have a problem. I am not sure how nobody picked up on this, but even in a room full of law students, I am the only one that noticed. It seems Biz Class' team was picking team names, and it was her job to write down the suggestions. The winner was 'APEX'. That was to be the team name. Well, pan down to BC's little cheat sheet, where the three names she has written are "APPEX", "APPEX", and "APPEX". Am I being too superficial to expect someone in such a position to be able to spell apex?!?! One time is one thing, but three freaking times??? It didn't look wrong to her once? It reminds me of a great line by Norm to Sam on Cheers, while Sam is writing down the name of a book: "You have to write that down?................and misspell it?" It was the worst thing ever. Ok, maybe I am too superficial. So be it. And this Raj cat has GOT to go. There is no place in high finance for some screwball in fuscia slacks, a bow tie, holding a cane. This guy better be brilliant. Speaking of which, what is it with these Harvard grads where there is just an assumption that they are geniuses just because they went to Harvard? Getting in is the hard part, everyone. And if you are at some crap school, and get all A's and score nice on the SAT, boom, you are in for good. They dont give bad grades in the Ivy Leagues. You don't flunk out of Harvard. How do I know that this guy isn't "Mr. B-" which is the Harvard way of flunking out? OK, Im rambling.
The Benefactor: I have to get to class, so I can't spend the 11 hours typing on this train wreck. Suffice it to say, it is the story of the world's biggest dork, Mark Cuban, leading the greatest collection of people with all the cockiness in the world, and no reason to have it. First and foremost, Cuban bothers me. He basically bought a hoops team so that he could hang out with the players. He is an outsider buying his way over to the cool kids' table. It is more pathetic than anything. But, he is self made, so I respect that. And the name of the show....The Benefactor? Isn't a benefactor someone who does you a favor, not expecting anything in return? A charitable individual, acting as an angel for those who don't have sufficient financial means? This guy is ordering these people around, even telling them, "Did I say you could leave?" like some sick game of Simon Says. They should change the name of the show to The Puppet Master. Now the contestants. Oh man, what a collection of scrubs. Nothing like the chick who walks in and says, "I am the complete package: smart, beautiful and athletic." Then realizing by the end of the show, she is none of those things. How about the guy who does autopsies for a living, then telling Cuban he thought about declining the invite because "He could make a million bucks...like 'that."' Or the guy who asked, What would Oprah do? That guy showed up with three suitcases for a three week show, and he LIVES IN DALLAS, where it was being filmed. The guy packed like he was going hiking through Europe, and he lives down the freaking street! Ok, there is also the dorky guy with no hair, the goofy San Diego guy, the MBA student who pretends to be a poker player, and my favorite guy. Can't remember his name, but he lists himself as a waiter/model, and professes to be "the rockstar" of the group. Earth to dumbass.....I, I have no joke here. The guy is a travesty. Pure Unintentional Comedy. He actually, in the middle of a group discussing, asked, "So what do you guys think about Iraq?" I just wish someone would have asked him what he thought so we could hear that profound thought clanging in his head...."Oh man....it's bogus!" Im not sure what was worse, that comment, or Cuban watching it and exclaiming, "Wow, getting political!" If that question qualifies as political, then "How's it hanging?" is a medical question.
