I don't think firing Alla was at all surprising; she was getting the loser's edit from the moment the task ended, and we all knew that Felisha was already dead meat on a stick. It was purely a matter of scheduling, when you think about it.
This is all leading up to hiring Randal anyway, because Trump's hired two men and a woman already, but hasn't hired a racial minority yet. Mark my words.
Oh, and of all the executives The Donald's borrowed for tasks, Dustin Grosse is the hottest. It had to be said.
This task was slightly better executed than the body wash commercial. At least the concepts were more thoroughly thought out, but the actual spots seemed just as amateurish. I should be fairer, though, because they had less than three days to crank the commercials out.
I'm actually content that Rebecca and Randal are the final two, and at least Alla was technically in the final three for about 40 seconds.
And you figure Alla and Felisha won't be tripping either Randal or Rebecca up in the final task; that will probably fall to the four Excel bloodbath victims and a couple members of the Bloven. But, really, we never know what “That Crazy Trump” will pull out of his sleeve, do we?
I think word of the reward leaked to Alla & Felicia and they dressed for the reward instead of the Microsoft presentation. Geez. They don’t do professional dress all that much, do they?[/quote]
Yeah, I noticed the definite contrast between R&R, who both constantly dress to kill, and the informality of Alla & Felisha. That surprised me re Alla because she usually shows style.[/quote]
For a second I thought I was having an M&M Twins flashback.
Yeah, I noticed the definite contrast between R&R, who both constantly dress to kill, and the informality of Alla & Felisha. That surprised me re Alla because she usually shows style.[/quote]
For a second I thought I was having an M&M Twins flashback.
Hubris thy name is Alla.
I think word of the reward leaked to Alla & Felicia and they dressed for the reward instead of the Microsoft presentation. Geez. They don’t do professional dress all that much, do they?[/quote]Yeah, I noticed the definite contrast between R&R, who both constantly dress to kill, and the informality of Alla & Felisha. That surprised me re Alla because she usually shows style.
Alla was just a steamroller in the boardroom, and her approach was disquieting. I'm not so sure that she got fired for directing a "disaster" of a video as much as she showed herself to be relentless in trying to run up the score.
Also, as to Felisha's emotional moment, well, THAT was "crying in the boardroom" vs. Kendra's getting a bit teary-eyed for the quality of the work her team had put in.
Alla was just a steamroller in the boardroom, and her approach was disquieting. I'm not so sure that she got fired for directing a "disaster" of a video as much as she showed herself to be relentless in trying to run up the score.
Also, as to Felisha's emotional moment, well, THAT was "crying in the boardroom" vs. Kendra's getting a bit teary-eyed for the quality of the work her team had put in.
That was bad. Really bad.
Alla talks too much, and in the end it killed her.
Felisha wasn’t sure what she really wanted Alla to do. She couldn’t make you shine, Felisha. She really couldn’t.
I think their presentation made their video even worse. First of all, who comes to the corporate presentation dressed like that? Sleeveless V-neck? That was the very first impression of them, and it wasn’t complementary. Too bad - Alla did have great potential. Good luck!
And now, I think we know who the next Apprentice is. And we also know what DT is going to surprise us with. Boy, that meeting with their loved ones, wasn’t it cute?
Alla talks too much, and in the end it killed her.
Felisha wasn’t sure what she really wanted Alla to do. She couldn’t make you shine, Felisha. She really couldn’t.
I think their presentation made their video even worse. First of all, who comes to the corporate presentation dressed like that? Sleeveless V-neck? That was the very first impression of them, and it wasn’t complementary. Too bad - Alla did have great potential. Good luck!
And now, I think we know who the next Apprentice is. And we also know what DT is going to surprise us with. Boy, that meeting with their loved ones, wasn’t it cute?
I also don't like the way the Microsoft execs looked when Alla and Felecia entered. It just gave me the vibe that they had already made up their minds. [/quote]
Maybe they were reacting to the twins in their Best Orange T-Shirts. I had a similar reaction. Do these people ever go to meeting with clients? Ponytails + t-shirts = NO.
Maybe they were reacting to the twins in their Best Orange T-Shirts. I had a similar reaction. Do these people ever go to meeting with clients? Ponytails + t-shirts = NO.
Now THAT was a reward!
After Randall's "I got to see my wife!" I think I heard a collective “awww” from half of the wives in America. Meanwhile in a parallel universe, Rebecca seemed like she didn't even recognize her boyfriend when he and Randall’s wife first approached the boat.
If I see one more woman crying in the boardroom I’m going to scream.
After Randall's "I got to see my wife!" I think I heard a collective “awww” from half of the wives in America. Meanwhile in a parallel universe, Rebecca seemed like she didn't even recognize her boyfriend when he and Randall’s wife first approached the boat.
If I see one more woman crying in the boardroom I’m going to scream.
When I first spotted her boyfriend I thought he was David from TA:Martha come to be put on one of their teams for the final task.[/quote]
I thought the same thing!
I thought the same thing!
I think word of the reward leaked to Alla & Felicia and they dressed for the reward instead of the Microsoft presentation. Geez. They don’t do professional dress all that much, do they?[/quote]
Whereas I think they planned on serving wings during the presentation.
Whereas I think they planned on serving wings during the presentation.
Did the preview say that Trump has one more trick up his sleeve? If so I'm calling a double Hiring to balance all the multifiring that went on this season.
Another double firing? That? Was Awesome.
I think I love Randall. His “I got to see my wife” voice was the cutest.[/quote]
Wasn't that sweet, he got giddy like a little school boy. Aw.... My small Grinch heart just grew 3 sizes.
For once Boyfriend Bill was right; Felisha couldn't lead and Alla couldn't be led. The use of all the words and text in the presentation was her idea/decision, and it sucked. Things were flying in and out of the screen so fast I couldn't read anything. Production wise R & R's presentation didn't look that great, but it was clear, it told a story, and it showcased the product.
I realized Alla was a true bitch at the dinner with Felisha before the task, when Felisha was crying and Alla said, "I don't do well with people like that.... I want to laugh at them..." (paraphrasing). Oh, and when she said, "She better just pack her bags and go home with her head high, because I'll destroy her". Ruthless. I thought she was a gonner in the boardroom when she wouldn't shut up. Doesn't anyone learn??!?? Keep your mouth shut and let the other person hang themself.
Having said that, though I like Rebecca, she doesn't have "it" to win. Nope. When they had to decide about using the actor, and she flat out said, "I can't handle this, you take over" to Randall, that was it. She does not have the edge to be a top level CEO.
It's totally Randall's game to lose.
Wasn't that sweet, he got giddy like a little school boy. Aw.... My small Grinch heart just grew 3 sizes.
For once Boyfriend Bill was right; Felisha couldn't lead and Alla couldn't be led. The use of all the words and text in the presentation was her idea/decision, and it sucked. Things were flying in and out of the screen so fast I couldn't read anything. Production wise R & R's presentation didn't look that great, but it was clear, it told a story, and it showcased the product.
I realized Alla was a true bitch at the dinner with Felisha before the task, when Felisha was crying and Alla said, "I don't do well with people like that.... I want to laugh at them..." (paraphrasing). Oh, and when she said, "She better just pack her bags and go home with her head high, because I'll destroy her". Ruthless. I thought she was a gonner in the boardroom when she wouldn't shut up. Doesn't anyone learn??!?? Keep your mouth shut and let the other person hang themself.
Having said that, though I like Rebecca, she doesn't have "it" to win. Nope. When they had to decide about using the actor, and she flat out said, "I can't handle this, you take over" to Randall, that was it. She does not have the edge to be a top level CEO.
It's totally Randall's game to lose.
I so did not see the double-firing coming. I am now sad that we won't have the interview round that weeds out the weaker ACDWs.
I also don't like the way the Microsoft execs looked when Alla and Felecia entered. It just gave me the vibe that they had already made up their minds. [/quote]
Hell, I had already made up my mind when I saw them walk in, and I would have come to the same conclusion if I hadn't seen them screw up for most of the episode. What was with the unprofessional garb? Alla and Felisha looked like they were dressed for a day of shopping, and perhaps a mani-pedi, not for a presentation to executives from a major corporation. Randal and Rebecca, on the other hand, looked like executives themselves.
I must also say this: I :heart: Randal, now more than ever. "I got to see my wife!" And who knew he had such cute dimples?
Hell, I had already made up my mind when I saw them walk in, and I would have come to the same conclusion if I hadn't seen them screw up for most of the episode. What was with the unprofessional garb? Alla and Felisha looked like they were dressed for a day of shopping, and perhaps a mani-pedi, not for a presentation to executives from a major corporation. Randal and Rebecca, on the other hand, looked like executives themselves.
I must also say this: I :heart: Randal, now more than ever. "I got to see my wife!" And who knew he had such cute dimples?
Sweet mother of God, was that a beautiful thing or what?
Ok, Felisha deserved to be fired because she just didn't cut it performance-wise, but Alla just proved herself to be a disgusting human being. She "looks down at" and "laughs at" people like Felisha who are (to her mind) "weak", and all the while Felisha's laboring under the delusion that they're "friends"? Okay, so Felisha's more than a bit naive not to see Alla for who she is, but Alla's unbridled personal contempt for someone who at least seems to be a basically decent human being just made her look horrible.
What the hell were they thinking doing a business presentation in matching casualwear?
Nice to see Randall and his wife -- they seem really sweet together. Rebecca didn't seem particularly enamored with her boyfriend, but maybe she just wasn't comfortable being affectionate with him on camera. That bit about it being nice to see a "familiar face" kind of made be go "ouch" though. Damn, I guess they would have done just as well to have asked her doorman to show up instead.
I think Randall's a shoo-in now. I'd like to see him win, but I actually think working for Trump would be a mistake for him career-wise.
Trump lecturing us on the importance of family. With a straight face. What a guy.
Alla was a stripper? She shouldn't have auditioned for The Apprentice -- she should be auditioning for The Wife.
Ok, Felisha deserved to be fired because she just didn't cut it performance-wise, but Alla just proved herself to be a disgusting human being. She "looks down at" and "laughs at" people like Felisha who are (to her mind) "weak", and all the while Felisha's laboring under the delusion that they're "friends"? Okay, so Felisha's more than a bit naive not to see Alla for who she is, but Alla's unbridled personal contempt for someone who at least seems to be a basically decent human being just made her look horrible.
What the hell were they thinking doing a business presentation in matching casualwear?
Nice to see Randall and his wife -- they seem really sweet together. Rebecca didn't seem particularly enamored with her boyfriend, but maybe she just wasn't comfortable being affectionate with him on camera. That bit about it being nice to see a "familiar face" kind of made be go "ouch" though. Damn, I guess they would have done just as well to have asked her doorman to show up instead.
I think Randall's a shoo-in now. I'd like to see him win, but I actually think working for Trump would be a mistake for him career-wise.
Trump lecturing us on the importance of family. With a straight face. What a guy.
Alla was a stripper? She shouldn't have auditioned for The Apprentice -- she should be auditioning for The Wife.
Frankly, I think they both should have gone for those outfits that they wore to the presentation. Next to Rebecca and Randall, they looked like a couple of street walkers. Felisha's panty line was showing! Cripes! They have no class, no sense of professionalism. Maybe they are brilliant entrepreneurs, who knows? But they were not a fit for Trump. They were not in a class with Bill or Kendra, or even tight-ass Kelly.
Never had any Alla love and boy, was I happy with the Donald tonight. Sit down, indeed.
Never had any Alla love and boy, was I happy with the Donald tonight. Sit down, indeed.
Oh my God, that was sweeeet!!! For a brief, very brief, infintesimally brief instant, I almost loved Donald Trump. Then Scotty reversed the transduce transmogrifier switch in the alternate universe Enterprise and I was back in my bed.
When Alla, in her "interview" talked about how she was going to destroy Felisha, while Felisha was talking about how difficult it was to go head to head with a friend, I realized just how black and truly soulless she is in her heart. No, you can't blame anyone but the killer for someone else going out and committing cold-blooded, double murder, but watching her tonight I honestly believe we saw just how malevolent and supremely manipulative a person she is -- a catalyst for horror. And yes, I really do think she's that despicable. So yes, I was *thrilled* when even The Donald, a manipulator himself, decided she was just too, too much.
On a lighter note, I thought Randall and Rebecca's video was dead-on, while Alla and Felisha's had that cheesy, directed-by-a-kid-right-out-of-school "Devrie Institute" kind of feel. A huge difference given how similar the ideas behind them -- people delayed by traffic, people driven to the edge by an inability to get info fast, etc. they both drew upon.
When Alla, in her "interview" talked about how she was going to destroy Felisha, while Felisha was talking about how difficult it was to go head to head with a friend, I realized just how black and truly soulless she is in her heart. No, you can't blame anyone but the killer for someone else going out and committing cold-blooded, double murder, but watching her tonight I honestly believe we saw just how malevolent and supremely manipulative a person she is -- a catalyst for horror. And yes, I really do think she's that despicable. So yes, I was *thrilled* when even The Donald, a manipulator himself, decided she was just too, too much.
On a lighter note, I thought Randall and Rebecca's video was dead-on, while Alla and Felisha's had that cheesy, directed-by-a-kid-right-out-of-school "Devrie Institute" kind of feel. A huge difference given how similar the ideas behind them -- people delayed by traffic, people driven to the edge by an inability to get info fast, etc. they both drew upon.
“We looked up and saw the HORROR of my boyfriend and Randal’s wife?”
She said "Zahara" or whatever Randal's wife name was. I don't remember now.[/quote]
Ah, thank you Rosalyn. I knew what I heard didn't make sense. I thought she was making a joke, like her and Randal had been making out. But I knew Rebecca is not a jokey type so I was really confused by that.
She said "Zahara" or whatever Randal's wife name was. I don't remember now.[/quote]
Ah, thank you Rosalyn. I knew what I heard didn't make sense. I thought she was making a joke, like her and Randal had been making out. But I knew Rebecca is not a jokey type so I was really confused by that.
I'm surprised the Microsoft execs didn't prefer the commercial that looked like a crappy Powerpoint presentation.
Alla jumping out of her seat on Felicia's firing was like Tom Coughlin trying to run another play before Mike Holmgren could throw the challenge flag.
Alla jumping out of her seat on Felicia's firing was like Tom Coughlin trying to run another play before Mike Holmgren could throw the challenge flag.
Felisha's & Alla's video seemed like a cheap Powerpoint presentation with some video mixed in. I could have done better than that.
Oh, and of all the executives The Donald's borrowed for tasks, Dustin Grosse is [the hottest. It had to be said.[/quote]
Agreed!
Alla had a "facial problem." She was unable to NOT show exactly what she was thinking on her face -- and that was usually "what an idiot!". Can anyone really imagine her working for Trump? Her eyes would have rolled up so many times they woulda stuck that way.
She's a tough, smart woman - she'll be fine. That mostrosity she made for Microsoft was perfect - looked like a PowerPoint presentation to me! they should like that.
ETA - ooh, jinx, muchsarcasm and juiceman!
Agreed!
Alla had a "facial problem." She was unable to NOT show exactly what she was thinking on her face -- and that was usually "what an idiot!". Can anyone really imagine her working for Trump? Her eyes would have rolled up so many times they woulda stuck that way.
She's a tough, smart woman - she'll be fine. That mostrosity she made for Microsoft was perfect - looked like a PowerPoint presentation to me! they should like that.
ETA - ooh, jinx, muchsarcasm and juiceman!
With this show about to go to it's final week, maybe it's time to retire "step up," maybe forever. I've heard it 3 times tonight - perhaps that was an all-time low![/quote]
LOL! ITA. I didn't even hear it myself!
LOL! ITA. I didn't even hear it myself!
So, this episode spotlighted how Felicia is a wimp and Alla is a cold, cold woman. Still, I thought that Trump would keep Alla around--that was a big shock.[/quote]
I also agree. But then I think back to when they were 1-4 and how I thought that they would follow Kristi in that massive firing, since all three were trouble. So, while they improved, it was still long overdue.
I also agree. But then I think back to when they were 1-4 and how I thought that they would follow Kristi in that massive firing, since all three were trouble. So, while they improved, it was still long overdue.
I soo wanted Trump to tell Rebecca and Randall tonight. They will be floored when he walks into the suite but on the one hand they get a sweet deal. Now they don't have to go through the agonizing interviews and duke it out in the boardroom. Lucky them.
It's not that Excel's video was so great, but Capital Edge's was bad. Technically it looked nice and sounded nice but it was way too wordy. People like images, not a lot of text. Plus the text went by so fast you couldnt read it. Plus you could tell by the look on the executives faces they weren't impressed.
Does Rebecca deserve final two? Probably not, but you know what. I like her. She won't win but I'm shallow and I'd rather have somebody I like in the final two than somebody I don't like. I'm comfortable with this final two.
Randall is just about the cutest thing ever. I loved his reaction to seeing his wife. I also didn't get Rebecca's non reaction to her own boyfriend.
Felisha was definitely a goner no matter what, but as horrible a leader as she is this episode made me like her a little better. Alla is tough, but she took it too far. She went to far going after Felisha in the boardroom and the viceroys saw that. Alla didn't need to take it where she did to prove her points. Alla may be competant but she came off as a supreme bitch tonight.
Even if Alla deserved final two, Trump telling her to sit down was AMAZING television. That was awesome!
It's not that Excel's video was so great, but Capital Edge's was bad. Technically it looked nice and sounded nice but it was way too wordy. People like images, not a lot of text. Plus the text went by so fast you couldnt read it. Plus you could tell by the look on the executives faces they weren't impressed.
Does Rebecca deserve final two? Probably not, but you know what. I like her. She won't win but I'm shallow and I'd rather have somebody I like in the final two than somebody I don't like. I'm comfortable with this final two.
Randall is just about the cutest thing ever. I loved his reaction to seeing his wife. I also didn't get Rebecca's non reaction to her own boyfriend.
Felisha was definitely a goner no matter what, but as horrible a leader as she is this episode made me like her a little better. Alla is tough, but she took it too far. She went to far going after Felisha in the boardroom and the viceroys saw that. Alla didn't need to take it where she did to prove her points. Alla may be competant but she came off as a supreme bitch tonight.
Even if Alla deserved final two, Trump telling her to sit down was AMAZING television. That was awesome!
Ah well. At least it saves me watching the boring finale when Randall beats Rebecca. On the other hand, it might get entertaining if Rebecca really screws up. Especially if she inherits Alla as a little helper. Alla's not the kind of woman to forgive and forget. So maybe I will watch after all. Both ads were apalling IMO. CE's was dull and over-text-y. Excel's was stiff and boring. I'm amazed the Microsoft people managed to stay awake.
(And by the way, how long does it take to 'load a big file'?? I thought now we have DSL and Ethernet and so on that stuff just kind of swooped around the world. I don't know what would be considered a big file, but it takes around 10 seconds to send a 1 MB file from my computer. But maybe that's not a big enough file...
(And by the way, how long does it take to 'load a big file'?? I thought now we have DSL and Ethernet and so on that stuff just kind of swooped around the world. I don't know what would be considered a big file, but it takes around 10 seconds to send a 1 MB file from my computer. But maybe that's not a big enough file...
Did the preview say that Trump has one more trick up his sleeve? If so I'm calling a double Hiring to balance all the multifiring that went on this season.[/quote]Yes it did, and the idea you state certainly crossed my mind.
Ha! Alla not happy! I am SO glad she got the boot tonight. She was not being a leader, she was being a scorpion. Yes, she was stronger than Felisha, but she totally lied about the pile of junk that was their video.
I have also loved Randall from the first minute, and he would definitely be the best Apprentice. Of course, he is way too over-qualified to work for Trump.
I have also loved Randall from the first minute, and he would definitely be the best Apprentice. Of course, he is way too over-qualified to work for Trump.
I will admit it, they got me. I totally did not see the Alla firing coming, I figured it was Rebecca or Felisha this week, and then the other one when they went through the interviews.
But I did love it! "Sit down!" That was fantastic.
I have some kind of girl crush or something on Rebecca...she's been my favorite for a while but I have no real performance basis for this. I just wanted her to make it to the final three, though, I thought an Alla/Randal showdown was a done deal.
Do you think they were really set on hiring a minority this time and were concerned that if they had a Randal/Alla showdown she might whoop his ass? It's like they want to pit him against someone weaker (record and performance-wise) to guarantee his win. Just my own little conspiracy theory, I guess.
Also? What the hell were Felicia and Alla wearing to the Microsoft meeting? That was so unbelievably unprofessional, especially when compared to the suits R&R were wearing. I wanted Trump to say he was fiiring both of them just for those outfits...it would have been well-deserved.
But I did love it! "Sit down!" That was fantastic.
I have some kind of girl crush or something on Rebecca...she's been my favorite for a while but I have no real performance basis for this. I just wanted her to make it to the final three, though, I thought an Alla/Randal showdown was a done deal.
Do you think they were really set on hiring a minority this time and were concerned that if they had a Randal/Alla showdown she might whoop his ass? It's like they want to pit him against someone weaker (record and performance-wise) to guarantee his win. Just my own little conspiracy theory, I guess.
Also? What the hell were Felicia and Alla wearing to the Microsoft meeting? That was so unbelievably unprofessional, especially when compared to the suits R&R were wearing. I wanted Trump to say he was fiiring both of them just for those outfits...it would have been well-deserved.
Did the preview say that Trump has one more trick up his sleeve? If so I'm calling a double Hiring to balance all the multifiring that went on this season. [/quote]
I hadn't thought of that, but good call. As much as Randall seems a clear winner, Trump likes Rebecca an awful lot too. I could actually see this happening if they both do relatively well with the final project.
I hadn't thought of that, but good call. As much as Randall seems a clear winner, Trump likes Rebecca an awful lot too. I could actually see this happening if they both do relatively well with the final project.
Could someone explain to me how Alla turned from a cool emotionless destroyer to a cold heartless know it all jerk in 15 minutes? I loved her for this whole season, then the way she treated Felisha the whole time just turned me off. I believe you treat people you treat as friends with a little more decorum and respect, even in a competition. But still I would have perferred Felisha going(and I think that that would be what was going to happen if Alla just had shut the hell up), the interview of death next week and the supposed inevitable battle between good and evil. Boo Donald for not giving me the expected. If there was one good thing that came out of it, it was that Bill used a few less cliches than usual, so he had that going for him, which is nice.
That wasn't a commercial - except for the still shots of Felisha it was a Power Point Presentation. I (or anyone) could re-create 95% of their "commercial" at my office tomorrow in about 5 minutes. And is there anyone out there who could read whatever information was in those four little boxes that were on the screen for about a second.
Bill summed it up perfectly: Felisha can't lead and Alla can't be led. Far as I'm concered it was the best firing(s) of the season and Trump's "Sit Down" to Alla is now the best line of the season.
Bill summed it up perfectly: Felisha can't lead and Alla can't be led. Far as I'm concered it was the best firing(s) of the season and Trump's "Sit Down" to Alla is now the best line of the season.
I think if Felicia hadn't caved in to her emotions and started crying, she would have survived. They were clearly siding with her up to that point (Alla was already a goner), but once the water works came on, he couldn't NOT fire her.
So, out they both go. It's kind of a shame, I really liked Alla. Until she outright lied about the editing decision she made. Then I kissed her goodbye.
So, out they both go. It's kind of a shame, I really liked Alla. Until she outright lied about the editing decision she made. Then I kissed her goodbye.
Argh. First I screwed up trying to start the thread, then I reposted and it got lost in the error message of an overloaded server. Like my opinion is really important enough to try a third time, but here goes. Because I'm almost as self-centered as Alla, apparently.
Randal's smile/giggle/squee was the best moment of the show, and I'm really glad that they showed it again at the end. Completely adorable.
Also completely the opposite of Alla, the Ice Queen. Man. There's competition, and there's keeping the personal out of it, but as others have mentioned, the laughing at Felisha's pain comment? Damn, woman. Not an ounce of compassion anywhere in her cold little ex-stripper body. I had been rooting for her as secondary to Randal before tonight, but her real self really came out tonight, and it was ugly. I was very sad by the end to think she might stay in, and then very happy she didn't.
Trump still has it in him when he feels like it. "Sit down, Alla" was said in just the perfect "now you're in deep shit" voice.
Rebecca? Don't understand why she's still around, and it really scares me that Randal might not be tough enough to withstand her. Because, see, he's a gentleman. And a human. And gives credit where it's due, and then some, just to make the team look good. And she's completely out for herself. I hope his gloves come off next week.
Wasn't it amusing to see them on the boat? Randal and his wife being huggy/kissy/happiest people ever, and Rebecca having.... her boyfriend. Who she didn't really seem thrilled to see. Yeah. Anyone else get the feeling that they probably had only been going out for a couple of months?
I apologize in advance if my other post somehow got through in the meantime, causing a double.
ETA: Did anyone else think Felisha almost had it in the bag, until she started to cry? We were screaming at her on the tv to shut up and keep a straight face. Trump was obviously out for Alla this time around, but then had to get rid of Felisha: There is no crying in business, young lady! I think she came within a hair of the final 3.
Randal's smile/giggle/squee was the best moment of the show, and I'm really glad that they showed it again at the end. Completely adorable.
Also completely the opposite of Alla, the Ice Queen. Man. There's competition, and there's keeping the personal out of it, but as others have mentioned, the laughing at Felisha's pain comment? Damn, woman. Not an ounce of compassion anywhere in her cold little ex-stripper body. I had been rooting for her as secondary to Randal before tonight, but her real self really came out tonight, and it was ugly. I was very sad by the end to think she might stay in, and then very happy she didn't.
Trump still has it in him when he feels like it. "Sit down, Alla" was said in just the perfect "now you're in deep shit" voice.
Rebecca? Don't understand why she's still around, and it really scares me that Randal might not be tough enough to withstand her. Because, see, he's a gentleman. And a human. And gives credit where it's due, and then some, just to make the team look good. And she's completely out for herself. I hope his gloves come off next week.
Wasn't it amusing to see them on the boat? Randal and his wife being huggy/kissy/happiest people ever, and Rebecca having.... her boyfriend. Who she didn't really seem thrilled to see. Yeah. Anyone else get the feeling that they probably had only been going out for a couple of months?
I apologize in advance if my other post somehow got through in the meantime, causing a double.
ETA: Did anyone else think Felisha almost had it in the bag, until she started to cry? We were screaming at her on the tv to shut up and keep a straight face. Trump was obviously out for Alla this time around, but then had to get rid of Felisha: There is no crying in business, young lady! I think she came within a hair of the final 3.
Could someone explain to me how Alla turned from a cool emotionless destroyer to a cold heartless know it all jerk in 15 minutes? [/quote]
I think she got thrown off with how fast Donald came at her ("Bill said you were difficult to work with..."). I'm sure she expected that he would turn on Felisha right away because she was PM. I think Alla's boardroom performance was panic whereas Felisha was more pulled together (until the !#%*!#ing crying) than she had been all episode.
I think she got thrown off with how fast Donald came at her ("Bill said you were difficult to work with..."). I'm sure she expected that he would turn on Felisha right away because she was PM. I think Alla's boardroom performance was panic whereas Felisha was more pulled together (until the !#%*!#ing crying) than she had been all episode.
I wonder if Randall and Rebecca will be in their jammies eating ice cream when the Donald comes into the suite.
I was just waiting for Alla to shut Felisa up at the dinner,"You think you've had a hard life! Try stripping for a living!"
I was just waiting for Alla to shut Felisa up at the dinner,"You think you've had a hard life! Try stripping for a living!"
I was really shocked to see Alla and Felisha walk in for their presentation dressed like casual Friday. Helloooo, NYC, Microsoft, big presentation, dress in at least business casual for Pete's sake. I think that set the wrong tone for their presentation from the beginning, of course, then their film pretty well sucked too. I was surprised that Alla flat out lied in the boardroom, did she forget that Trump could watch the film of the whole task? I knew she was overbearing and tough while talented but for some reason I thought she was would be pretty forthright as well. I think Randal has it sewn up, if Rebecca manages to pull out a victory, I will be completely shocked.
I love, love, love Randal's sweet expression when he was so excited to see his wife. They are so darling together, sigh.
I love, love, love Randal's sweet expression when he was so excited to see his wife. They are so darling together, sigh.
But I thought she was being given a loser's edit early in the show when she was shown to be nowhere near as nice as a Buick Lucerne. [/quote]
Hee.
Any guesses as to who they'll get as helpers? Markus, superstud77, Toral...maybe Jenthura?
Hee.
Any guesses as to who they'll get as helpers? Markus, superstud77, Toral...maybe Jenthura?
Rebecca didn't seem particularly enamored with her boyfriend, but maybe she just wasn't comfortable being affectionate with him on camera. That bit about it being nice to see a "familiar face" kind of made be go "ouch" though. [/quote]
Aw. I'd do that too. I'm not one for PDA.
I think Alla deserved to be in the final two. That being said, seeing her get smacked down was highly amusing.
Well. I have a feeling Randal's going to win this one, so I'm going to be rooting for Rebecca out of U of C loyalty.
Aw. I'd do that too. I'm not one for PDA.
I think Alla deserved to be in the final two. That being said, seeing her get smacked down was highly amusing.
Well. I have a feeling Randal's going to win this one, so I'm going to be rooting for Rebecca out of U of C loyalty.
Rebecca dates Napolean Dynamite? Who knew?
Alla: With friends like you . . . .
Alla: With friends like you . . . .
Wheeee!
I'm no big fan of Felisha's, but I felt sorry for her during this task. Alla was an overly aggressive, combative bully from second one!
Word to everybody that she lied in the boardroom about putting all that stupid, hard-to-read text in the commercial. It was her idea!
SHUT UP ALLA! And...Buh-bye beotch!
And I loved it when Trumpy said he was going to tell Rebecca and Randall they're the final two -- then opened the door behind him and disappeared into the vast, black hall of nothingness....
I'm no big fan of Felisha's, but I felt sorry for her during this task. Alla was an overly aggressive, combative bully from second one!
Word to everybody that she lied in the boardroom about putting all that stupid, hard-to-read text in the commercial. It was her idea!
SHUT UP ALLA! And...Buh-bye beotch!
And I loved it when Trumpy said he was going to tell Rebecca and Randall they're the final two -- then opened the door behind him and disappeared into the vast, black hall of nothingness....
I would shoot myself if I had to work for or with Alla.[/quote]
Seems Caroline felt the same way. And Donald listens to Caroline in matters like this.
Seems Caroline felt the same way. And Donald listens to Caroline in matters like this.
Ellegado asked:
Could someone explain to me how Alla turned from a cool emotionless destroyer to a cold heartless know it all jerk in 15 minutes?[/quote]
Do you know where Alla is from? She's dealt with a lot of unsavory people in her climb to the top. She was formerly an adult entertainer named Ecstasy.The Smoking Gun has transcript for a murder trial that she was a witness in.
Do you know where Alla is from? She's dealt with a lot of unsavory people in her climb to the top. She was formerly an adult entertainer named Ecstasy.The Smoking Gun has transcript for a murder trial that she was a witness in.
Rebecca's boyfriend was dorky and she could not have seemed less excited to see him. [/quote]
Ah, I missed that part of the reward. If she truly used the word horror to describe seeing her bf, I second another's opinion that she had either dumped him or was hoping the several months seperation would do the dumping for her.
Randall with his wife was too cute though.
Ah, I missed that part of the reward. If she truly used the word horror to describe seeing her bf, I second another's opinion that she had either dumped him or was hoping the several months seperation would do the dumping for her.
Randall with his wife was too cute though.
I also don't like the way the Microsoft execs looked when Alla and Felecia entered. It just gave me the vibe that they had already made up their minds.[/quote]
Well, with one team named Excel, I'm sure the MicroSofters were very disapproving that the other team wasn't named Word.
I agree with the thought that Alla and Felisha were dressed way too casually for their presentation. It was as if Felisha decided they should match, so they sacrificed professionalism for the sake of both being orange. Why dress up like mad for the boardroom, and wear your hanging-around clothes for the judging of the task?
Well, with one team named Excel, I'm sure the MicroSofters were very disapproving that the other team wasn't named Word.
I agree with the thought that Alla and Felisha were dressed way too casually for their presentation. It was as if Felisha decided they should match, so they sacrificed professionalism for the sake of both being orange. Why dress up like mad for the boardroom, and wear your hanging-around clothes for the judging of the task?
I think if Felicia hadn't caved in to her emotions and started crying, she would have survived. They were clearly siding with her up to that point (Alla was already a goner), but once the water works came on, he couldn't NOT fire her.
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That was SO painful; especially to me, because I've had that happen to me. Not in a boardroom -- I work in retail -- but once I had these two managers (whom I'm happy to report are now both long gone from the company while *I* just got an outstanding review from a new manager yesterday, *so there*) gang up on me and I could see the situation spinning out of control, and I was trying really, really hard not to just tell them to go screw themselves, and really working at keeping my cool and saying what I needed to say calmly, eloquently and BOOM this damned *tear* pooled up in my eye and there I was, crying. And that made me *really* frustrated, which just made *another* tear pour out ... AGH!! I don't know why some of us seem to have our "fight or flight" instinct connected directly to our tear ducts, but when I can't physically punch someone out, the waterworks start. Thank goodness for me *I* wasn't on national television when it happened! I never liked Felicia, but I definitely feel for her on this one.
P.S. Alexis sends her love.
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That was SO painful; especially to me, because I've had that happen to me. Not in a boardroom -- I work in retail -- but once I had these two managers (whom I'm happy to report are now both long gone from the company while *I* just got an outstanding review from a new manager yesterday, *so there*) gang up on me and I could see the situation spinning out of control, and I was trying really, really hard not to just tell them to go screw themselves, and really working at keeping my cool and saying what I needed to say calmly, eloquently and BOOM this damned *tear* pooled up in my eye and there I was, crying. And that made me *really* frustrated, which just made *another* tear pour out ... AGH!! I don't know why some of us seem to have our "fight or flight" instinct connected directly to our tear ducts, but when I can't physically punch someone out, the waterworks start. Thank goodness for me *I* wasn't on national television when it happened! I never liked Felicia, but I definitely feel for her on this one.
P.S. Alexis sends her love.
Last week when Trump said something to the effect of "I think Felisha and Alla would be better to go up against Randall and Rebecca" - his tone of voice when he said "Randall and Rebecca" was so...respectful and admiring, even for The Donald. Randall's superiority is a given, but it was at that point I realized "he really really likes Rebecca - ever since she did that laser thing in the Boardroom and protected Toral. That laser thing must have done something to him - I don't think he's ever gotten over it.
That said, Randall's got it in the bag. Which is fine. Randall gives class to Trump, which he badly needs. For all Alla's smarts and skills - and her overall best performance by a candidate this season - Trump hiring her is a joke just waiting to be written. I'm sure the writers for Leno, Letterman, The Daily Show, Conan, etc. are very disappointed.
We'll know the fix is in next week when we see which candidate gets Markus.
That said, Randall's got it in the bag. Which is fine. Randall gives class to Trump, which he badly needs. For all Alla's smarts and skills - and her overall best performance by a candidate this season - Trump hiring her is a joke just waiting to be written. I'm sure the writers for Leno, Letterman, The Daily Show, Conan, etc. are very disappointed.
We'll know the fix is in next week when we see which candidate gets Markus.
No wonder Randall didn't screw up the name "Zathura!" [/quote]
Randall's wife's name was Zahara, the same name as Angelina Jolie's adopted daughter.
Randall's wife's name was Zahara, the same name as Angelina Jolie's adopted daughter.
That presentation was so incredibly bad it deserved a double-firing. Sorry, Felisha. Good Riddance, Alla. Congrats, R&R!
(When Trump axed Alla, I actually said out loud, "Da-amn! Bitch goes down!" I didn't mind her before, but hated her this episode.)
It wasn't just the commercial, either. Their choice of dress for the presentation itself was just an incredibly bad choice. What were they thinking? The "Barbie Twins" thing might work for S2's Jen M. and Sandy, who were selling candybars on the street. But you two are meeting with execs from fucking Microsoft! Yooge difference!
Trump: "You are so lucky to be married to me."
I did not need to hear that.
(When Trump axed Alla, I actually said out loud, "Da-amn! Bitch goes down!" I didn't mind her before, but hated her this episode.)
It wasn't just the commercial, either. Their choice of dress for the presentation itself was just an incredibly bad choice. What were they thinking? The "Barbie Twins" thing might work for S2's Jen M. and Sandy, who were selling candybars on the street. But you two are meeting with execs from fucking Microsoft! Yooge difference!
Trump: "You are so lucky to be married to me."
I did not need to hear that.
Stupid question here, guys. Please indulge me.
If this was a Microsoft task, and Microsoft has offices in NYC . . . why was the initial meeting with the execs held at the Nasdaq office? I dunno, just askin'.
Alla's commercial - and let's face it, this was all Alla - sucked all kinds of ass. Too much text flashing on the screen way too quickly. For me, the main issue is that her commercial didn't convey to me just what the hell Microsoft Office Whatever Software did. Whereas Randal and Rebecca's commercial made perfect sense to me.
Wonder what Alla's thoughts are about karma kicking her in the ass. She came across as a serious bitch tonite, and just didn't know how to read the BR. Trump and Co. clearly didn't like her coldhearted snake attitude, and she didn't take the hint to switch gears. Real leader, that one. I mean, no doubt Randal wants to win too. At least he'd stop to help you up if you fell while crossing a busy lane of traffic. Alla would probably kick you into an oncoming car.
I felt sorry for Felisha and knew halfway into the show that she was going home. She's not bad, just a little timid. At least she went out with some klass.
If this was a Microsoft task, and Microsoft has offices in NYC . . . why was the initial meeting with the execs held at the Nasdaq office? I dunno, just askin'.
Alla's commercial - and let's face it, this was all Alla - sucked all kinds of ass. Too much text flashing on the screen way too quickly. For me, the main issue is that her commercial didn't convey to me just what the hell Microsoft Office Whatever Software did. Whereas Randal and Rebecca's commercial made perfect sense to me.
Wonder what Alla's thoughts are about karma kicking her in the ass. She came across as a serious bitch tonite, and just didn't know how to read the BR. Trump and Co. clearly didn't like her coldhearted snake attitude, and she didn't take the hint to switch gears. Real leader, that one. I mean, no doubt Randal wants to win too. At least he'd stop to help you up if you fell while crossing a busy lane of traffic. Alla would probably kick you into an oncoming car.
I felt sorry for Felisha and knew halfway into the show that she was going home. She's not bad, just a little timid. At least she went out with some klass.
So how funny was that?
I missed most of the pre-judging segments, maybe I'll go back & watch the tape. Or just wait for the recap. But I wish I'd watched the rest of the season like that. Skip the "previously on"s [wait: how do I punctuate that?]; skip all the backbiting & most of the confessionalizing; get straight to the results.
I thought R&R's commercial was good. Straightforward, the two of them managed to pull off the acting thing, it worked. I started laughing as soon as the other one started. It EMBODIED microsoft (and all the things we all hate most about them). Go watch your inane "welcome to your new computer" "wizard". (I was hoping to see that paperclip guy, but he didn't show.) Was that intentional? Did A & F turn on their laptops, suffer through the pop-up, and decide to redesign their clip to match a tried-and-true Microsoft pattern? But the absolute hilarity was that the microsoft people HATED it. That woman looked like she just wanted to break the screen or something. Her imagination must have reached across time & space and shown her an image of me, with the cat on my lap, giggling hysterically. Note to future candidates: anything that can even remotely come across as a parody of the product/company you're supposed to be selling is probably not such a good idea. (And it may not be healthy to get Microsoft mad at you. Just saying.)
But how annoying was Felicia's crying? Seriously -- I don't know what HER life has been like, and I can only assume that she has no idea about Alla's -- but really, now. Her life has been hell... well, maybe. Maybe even compared to Alla's. But... words fail me. Trump was right about one thing -- she's just not strong enough for his New York (she'd fit right into mine, but there's a reason I'm not a multimillionaire. Or several, actually). There's no crying in the boardroom, dear!
Not sure what to think about Alla's firing (although I was spoiled, so it's not a shock). I don't like her. But I think she can be a very effective businesswoman. I just have this feeling that if she were prettier/younger/sweeter/more docile, she might have stayed. Although I think they'd planned a double firing, instead of the interviews. I can't see them staging a task with a one-person team, and I also can't really see Trump lining up all his important underlings for the interviews (tomorrow? the next day?) and then cancelling at the last minute (plus: shooting schedule, number of episodes delivered, etc.).
And Randal was so cute "I get to see my wife!"
I missed most of the pre-judging segments, maybe I'll go back & watch the tape. Or just wait for the recap. But I wish I'd watched the rest of the season like that. Skip the "previously on"s [wait: how do I punctuate that?]; skip all the backbiting & most of the confessionalizing; get straight to the results.
I thought R&R's commercial was good. Straightforward, the two of them managed to pull off the acting thing, it worked. I started laughing as soon as the other one started. It EMBODIED microsoft (and all the things we all hate most about them). Go watch your inane "welcome to your new computer" "wizard". (I was hoping to see that paperclip guy, but he didn't show.) Was that intentional? Did A & F turn on their laptops, suffer through the pop-up, and decide to redesign their clip to match a tried-and-true Microsoft pattern? But the absolute hilarity was that the microsoft people HATED it. That woman looked like she just wanted to break the screen or something. Her imagination must have reached across time & space and shown her an image of me, with the cat on my lap, giggling hysterically. Note to future candidates: anything that can even remotely come across as a parody of the product/company you're supposed to be selling is probably not such a good idea. (And it may not be healthy to get Microsoft mad at you. Just saying.)
But how annoying was Felicia's crying? Seriously -- I don't know what HER life has been like, and I can only assume that she has no idea about Alla's -- but really, now. Her life has been hell... well, maybe. Maybe even compared to Alla's. But... words fail me. Trump was right about one thing -- she's just not strong enough for his New York (she'd fit right into mine, but there's a reason I'm not a multimillionaire. Or several, actually). There's no crying in the boardroom, dear!
Not sure what to think about Alla's firing (although I was spoiled, so it's not a shock). I don't like her. But I think she can be a very effective businesswoman. I just have this feeling that if she were prettier/younger/sweeter/more docile, she might have stayed. Although I think they'd planned a double firing, instead of the interviews. I can't see them staging a task with a one-person team, and I also can't really see Trump lining up all his important underlings for the interviews (tomorrow? the next day?) and then cancelling at the last minute (plus: shooting schedule, number of episodes delivered, etc.).
And Randal was so cute "I get to see my wife!"
What was that garbage about family anyway? Unless 1 wife, 2 ex-wives, and 4 and a half kids is supposed to be a good thing.[/quote]
Hey, he just likes big families.
Hey, he just likes big families.
So long, Alla!
P.S. Alexis sends her love
P.S. Alexis sends her love
Trump: "You are so lucky to be married to me."
I did not need to hear that. [/quote]
I agree.
Alla, you do not leave the table until The Hair excuses you!! As soon as "Alla sit down," was said I knew she was a goner.
P.S. Alexis sends her best.
I did not need to hear that. [/quote]
I agree.
Alla, you do not leave the table until The Hair excuses you!! As soon as "Alla sit down," was said I knew she was a goner.
P.S. Alexis sends her best.
I don't know why some of us seem to have our "fight or flight" instinct connected directly to our tear ducts, but when I can't physically punch someone out, the waterworks start. Thank goodness for me *I* wasn't on national television when it happened! I never liked Felicia, but I definitely feel for her on this one.[/quote]
I have the same problem, and I was totally rooting for her to hang onto herself for a just a few more minutes. Not that I think she's final-three material, particularly, but because it was so uncessary for her to get herself fired.
I have the same problem, and I was totally rooting for her to hang onto herself for a just a few more minutes. Not that I think she's final-three material, particularly, but because it was so uncessary for her to get herself fired.
If this was a Microsoft task, and Microsoft has offices in NYC . . . why was the initial meeting with the execs held at the Nasdaq office? I dunno, just askin'.[/quote]I believe the tie-ins were (a) MS is a big name on the NASDAQ and (b) they were in the Media Room of NASDAQ for that initial meeting. Plus NASDAQ probably paid a fee to be featured on the show in that intro.
Rebecca? Don't understand why she's still around, and it really scares me that Randal might not be tough enough to withstand her. Because, see, he's a gentleman. And a human. And gives credit where it's due, and then some, just to make the team look good. And she's completely out for herself. I hope his gloves come off next week.[/quote]
Me too. But given this comment, I wouldn't be too surprised if the surprise is Trump firing both, since Randall was defenseless, and Rebecca would emulate Alla and try to destroy Randall only to also destroy herself for her inability to shut up.
Me too. But given this comment, I wouldn't be too surprised if the surprise is Trump firing both, since Randall was defenseless, and Rebecca would emulate Alla and try to destroy Randall only to also destroy herself for her inability to shut up.
Alla was outrageous, but I LOVED her!
Way to be a bitch diva right to the bitter end.
I don't think I've seen Rebecca do anything besides break her ankle and stubbornly/stupidly defend Toral. How does that an Apprentice finalist make?
Way to be a bitch diva right to the bitter end.
I don't think I've seen Rebecca do anything besides break her ankle and stubbornly/stupidly defend Toral. How does that an Apprentice finalist make?
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