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Celebrity Apprentice recap–Tito TKO-ed! February 29, 2008

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I was all excited and ready to write this recap.  I really wanted it.  Then I heard that if I write this blog and people don’t like it, I might get fired by a lot of readers.  So how do you feel about writing it instead?  I know that I’m the one that watches the show and does a lot of writing.  This task is tailor made for me.  So do you want a shot at it?  I think maybe you should write it instead.

Okay, I’m just kidding, but Omarosa wasn’t.  The teams had to produce a four page ad for Dial soap to appear in Redbook magazine.  She was the right person for the Project Manager job (boy, is that strange to write!) considering both the magazine and the product cater to her exact demographic.  She was on the task like a fat kid on a Smartie.  Once she was reminded that the Project Manager of the losing team is usually the one fired, she passed on the PM role like a fat kid on a salad.  Piers has used several words to describe Omarosa over the series.  He can add “coward” to his list.  

Are you really in suspense about which team won this task?  Just look at the PMs for the teams.  You’ve got Tito, the 30-something-year-old male ultimate fighter going up against Carol, the 40-something-year-old female supermodel, who happened to have appeared on the cover of this magazine 5 times.  As I said in my preview earlier in the week, it’s advantage Carol. 

I don’t want to say that Empresario did a bad job on this task, but their MVP was the janitor at the photo studio.  With Omarosa constantly drooling over photos of Trace with his shirt off, I didn’t think their was any way he could have kept that floor dry.  Their concept didn’t work, their text was next to impossible to read, and I’m not even sure they put the product in their shots!  If all that didn’t seal their fate, then, um, ah, Tito’s presentation, er, of the produce, I mean, product, to the, er, people about their, outdoor, or, country western, um, er, theme of selling yogurt, er, um, what’s that stuff called?  Oh, yeah–soap–sealed the deal.  It’s one of the few things I’ve got right in my power rankings–Tito is a great soldier, but he’s not a general.

In the boardroom, it was clear that Hydra had the better layout.  Their “day in the life of a woman” concept was much better, clearer and had more product placement.  Not that it was perfect–what’s with that last shot?  It’s supposed to be a suggestive photo of the woman lying in bed, with her amorous husband giving her a little love nibble.  It was suggestive, all right.  It suggested to me that her husband was a cannibal and wanted Carol’s right shoulder as a midnight snack.   

Trump’s words rang true in the boardroom–the project manager has a greater risk of being fired.  If you had any doubts about Tito being fired before the boardroom meeting, they were dashed when he inexplicably said that Stephen should be fired and not Omarosa.  Omarosa throws you under the bus at the start, gives you a task you know you can’t win, and you stand up for her?  Yeah, Tito–you’re fired. 

For those disappointed that Omarosa didn’t get the boot this week, take heart.  Cowards eventually are exposed for what they are.  I think Omarosa’s ouster is only a matter of time.

Stay tuned next week for another round of power rankings and previews!  Enjoy!

Survivor Micronesia recap–Once every 4 years! February 29, 2008

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February 29.  Something that occurs every four years.  In the spirit of that day, there were a couple of things that happened on Survivor last night that don’t happen very often.

For starters, James used his head to help his tribe instead of his muscles.  The suspense of the reward challenge was over as soon as I saw that overhead shot of the underwater course.  The tribes had to transport 10 coconuts through an underwater cage to a platform near the shore.  The fans moved theirs one by one.  Ozzy moved all 10 in two trips, and even Mike Huckabee could see that the challenge was over.  The coconuts had letters on them that formed a word, and James of all people solved the puzzle to win the reward.  James used his head and solved the puzzle!  James!  That’s like Ozzy Osbourne winning a public speaking contest!

From there it was off to Exile Island for Ozzy and Kathy.  Kathy going to Exile Island is something that occurs every 4 days.  Ozzy outsmarting someone happens less frequently.  I like him, don’t get me wrong, but he’s not on Fans vs. Favourites because of his Napoleonic approach to strategy.  I get the feeling that outsmarting Kathy is kind of like out-swimming Chet–it’s not the biggest accomplishment in the world.  However it was still baffling how he was able to take off on his own, hop across all of those islands, find the idol, stash it away, make a fake one and plant it in the same spot as he found the first one.  And Kathy was none the wiser.  She thought he was going out to find clams.  It makes you wonder how many times Kathy’s husband has gone out drinking with the guys while she thought he was working on the car in the garage.  Come on, Kathy–Ozzy not finding food in the water is like anyone else unable to find a Mormon in Utah.

February 29 is also Sadie Hawkins Day, a day where traditionally the ladies get their way.  For Tracey, that was so, so true.  After the fans got throttled in the immunity challenge (which was HUGE for the favourites–you don’t want to be short on people going into the merge) it was a foregone conclusion that Chet was gone.  It was the logical choice, since Chet was a real wet blanket around camp.  A wet blanket also would have performed better in the challenges.  Tracey, however, saw that her alliance with Chet and Kathy was about to crumble.  She approached Joel about sending Mikey B home.  She put up a convincing argument, saying that this was the only chance he had to get rid of him.  It would be the only time that the numbers would work.  He would get rid of a rival, she argued, and Tracy’s group of ”outcasts” would live to fight another day.  It turns out the lady got her way on Sadie Hawkins day.  Much to Jason’s chagrin, Chet was spared and Mikey B got back-stabbed by Joel, Erik and the outcasts a mere 6 days after Mary got the same treatment. 

You’ll only have to wait about 4 days for the next round of power rankings and previews!  May the tribe speak clearly to you!

Big Brother 9 recap–Goodbye, Alex & Amanda! February 28, 2008

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I found it funny that the Power of Veto competition on Tuesday was all about setting up a means of communication.  In their time in the Big Brother house, these people have turned the art of communication into the Art of War.  You only have to watch Tuesday and Wednesday’s shows for examples.

Sheila continues to run her mouth, and she continues to alienate herself from everyone else in the house.  This week she went all Fatal Attraction on Allison, who dared to spend some time befriending other people in the house.  Um, Sheila?  You do know that lesbian love affair angle was a lie, right?  After spreading enough BS around the house about Allison to fertilize 40 acres, you’ve dropped your approval rating just below George W. Bush’s.  So much for “with age comes wisdom”.  If Adam was smart, he’d impeach you now.

Apparently Amanda and Allison didn’t tell anyone about their medical conditions.  In a bizarre scene, Allison had an allergic reaction to something and swelled up like a balloon.  Amanda, mere moments later, passed out right in front of Natalie.  It turns out that she’s hypoglycemic.  Just what this show needed–a little more drama.  Joking aside, was I the only one who had a problem watching Amanda writhing and gasping for air?  It was great to see James staying by Amanda’s side during this whole terrible ordeal, but was it really necessary to show Amanda in such a vulnerable state to a national TV audience?  I guess the producers can get away with it since both girls were fine and returned to the game, but I thought it was a little tactless. 

The Power of Veto competiton was won by Joshuah and Sharon, who connected a series of cables correctly to power an electronic news ticker.  Three thoughts on this–first, a huge blow to Alex & Amanda and Matt & Natalie, who had to win this to keep any hope alive of maintaining their alliance.  Second, the first news items the houseguests saw were about John McCain and Britney Spears.  If I’m in that house, I’m turning the ticker off and demanding a new reward.  Third, I can’t tell what’s funnier–Amanda cheering wildly at both the Republican AND Democratic news, or the houseguests pronouncing Obama’s first name “Barrack”, as in an army barrack.  You can tell they can’t smell what Barack is cooking.

Despite all their communcation breakdowns, howerver, there may be hope yet for this group.  First, they had a large group hug after the medical scares, complete with Sheila reminding us that everyone is somebody’s mama.  Second, Sharon and Joshuah wisely decided not to use the power of veto.  Third, the houseguests seemed to be on the same page, unanimously voting Amanda and Alex out of the game. 

Thanks to some written communication, Joshuah and Sharon’s winning streak continued at the head of household competition.  They creamed the other three couples in a contest to name the authors of the “love quotes” that are framed around the house.  Talk about going overboard on the celebration after they won!  They made Cuba Gooding Jr. at the Oscars look like a funeral.

If they keep communicating well they’ll put James and Chelsia on the block against Alex and Amanda, since these two seem to be their biggest competition.

Well, I hope you enjoyed this communication enough to pop in next week for another round of previews, power rankings and recaps!  Enjoy!

Celebrity Apprentice preview–Advantage, Carol? February 27, 2008

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I’m beginning to think that Trump is trying to protect Carol.  Last week, the task involved selling a product on QVC.  Carol dropped the ball, but I can understnd The Donald thinking she would have ahuge advantage going in.  After all, she had worked with the network for five years.  This week the teams have to publish four pages in Redbook magazine.  Let’s see….do you think the supermodel might have had some experience working with and for women’s magazines?

I’m beginning to think that Trump went down to his Taj Mahal in Atlantic City before the show started and bet $100,000 on Carol to win.  How about evening the playing field, Mr. Trump?  Maybe you can help Lennox and Tito by having the teams organize a heavyweight title fight in Las Vegas?  Perhaps the teams can sell tickets to a concert at the Grand Ole Opry to increase Trace’s odds of winning (not that he needs the help).  Or maybe you can cater to Omarosa’s talents by creating a task involving……um…….ah…..well, I’m sure you’ll think of something.

If this “Carol friendly” challenge trend continues, I guess we can expect to see the six remaining contestants hitting on professional hockey players next week.  That is assuming, of course, Carol doesn’t get fired this week.  If her team doesn’t win Thursday, I think The Donald might just have to kiss his $100,000 bet goodbye.

Tune in Friday for a recap of this week’s episode!  Enjoy!

Survivor Micronesia preview (Feb. 28) February 27, 2008

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Ding, ding, ding!

Ladies and gentlemen, this is Michael Buffer welcoming you to exotic Micronesia!  CBS, Mark Burnett and Jeff Probst are prout to present 60 mintues of heavyweight Survivor boxing, separated into 2 epic main events!

Our first bout is a battle for the title of “Alpha fan”.  Introducing first, the current title holder.  He stole tribal control away in week 2, stunning tonight’s challenger by stabbing him in the back and taking over the game.  He can intimidate with his brains, his size, and that huge tattoo on his arm!  Please welcome, from the fighting city of Phoenix, Arizona, the current Alpha faaaan……Joel Annnnnndersonnnnn!  And his opponent, the former title holder from Boston, Mass.  Joel not only took his title in week 2, but his girlfriend was voted out of the game in the process.  Now tonight’s challenger has vowed to cut Joel’s head off, avenge his girlfriend’s ouster and regain his title.  Here is tonight’s challengerrrrrrr…..Mikey “what’s the deal with the ticket stub tattoo?” Beeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Our second main event is a grudge match on Malakal.  A betrayal among former allies has left them on opposite sides of the tribe.  Their confrontation at tribal council last Thursday night was just a precursor to this week’s epic battle.  Introducing first, the current champion.  She took her swing vote last week and lashed it out against her former alliance, betraying them and making her the reigning power player in the tribe.  She hails from Jersey City, New Jersey…..Cirieeeeeeeeee Fieeeeeeeeelds!  And her opponent: after he lost his grip on the game last week, he’s behind the 8-ball and fighting for his life.  He will use his words and street smarts in an attempt to wrestle back control from the alliance of love.  Originally from New York City!  The challenger!  Jonathan “Yes, Jeff, I have a first name” Pennnnnnerrrrrr!

And now….for the millions watching at home.  For the hundreds of crew members on the island.  And for the dozens of you reading this blog……LLLLLLLET’S GET READY TO RUMBLLLLLLLLLLE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stay tuned this Friday for a recap of this week’s show!  May the tribe speak clearly to you!

Survivor Micronesia power rankings for Feb. 28 show February 26, 2008

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Boy, did I miss the mark!  With the exception fo having Cirie in the top spot, last week’s power rankings were right up there with “read my lips….no new taxes”.  The following is my attempt at redemption.

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  1. Cirie–She seized all the power on the favourites camp last week, betraying Jonathan and siding with the alliance of love.  Not only is she on the right side of the ledger, she looks to have an “alliance within the alliance” with Amanda and Parvati.  Can she trust the girls to keep their word and betray their “boyfriends”?  If the favourites keep losing immunity challenges, it may not matter.
  2. Joel–For now, he’s the straw that stirs the drink on the tribe that has the numbers advantage.  Watch out for Mikey B, though…he’s got Joel in his crosshairs.
  3. Erik–He’s voting right along with Joel so far, so it looks like they’re pretty tight.  Add that to his competency in challenges, the fact that the favourites are up by one in immunity challenges and that he apparently doesn’t irritate anybody, and it looks like he may be around for awhile.
  4. Jason–At this early starge of the game, his work around camp and at challenges will keep him around.  He may want to work on his socail skills a little bit…he seems to prefer hanging outin caves to spending time with his tribe.  That could work against him after the merge.
  5. Amanda–The favourites are down one person to the fans, which cost Amanda a few spots this week.  She’s in a pretty solid alliance and has both the most powerful player (Cirie) and the player most dominant in challenges (Ozzy) in her hip pocket.  If Cirie changes her mind again, though, it could all come crashing down.
  6. Parvati–She’s in the right group righ tnow, so she shouldn’t have anything to worry about for the time being.  If something were to change with their alliance, however, she would be the first to go.
  7. Ozzy–Will Amanda follow thorugh with her promise to Cirie?  Will she take her and Parvat to the final instead of her “boyfriend”?
  8. James–The same question applies to James.  Will Parvati ultimately betray him to go to the final three with Cirie and Amanda?
  9. Mikey B–Yeah, Joel knocked him down a peg or two a couple of weeks ago.  I just get a funny feeling that he may have a trick or two up his sleeve.  It’s either a trick, or another lame ticket stub tattoo.  I’m not really sure.
  10. Natalie–Okay, I’ll admit it.  I didn’t know who to put 10th, and she’s my pick in the office pool.  It’s another pathetic attempt to lull myself into a false sense of security.

Agree?  Disagree?  I’d love to hear from you, especially since last week’s rankings prove just how little I know!  Tune in again Wednesday for a preview of this week’s show!  May the tribe speak clearly to you!

Celebrity Apprentice Power Rankings–Feb. 28 February 26, 2008

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Watching The Celebrity Apprentice is beginning to remind me of watching the Olympic marathon.  In the marathon, the only question is which Kenyan runner will win the gold, which Kenyan runner will win the silver and which Kenyan runner will win the bronze.  While anything can (and probably will) happen, it looks to be a three man (sorry, ladies!) race right now.  The only question lies in what order thye will finish.

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1.  Stephen–He’s #1 because not only has he tied Piers with 2 project manager wins, he seems to do his best work when he’s in charge.  I’m betting Trump likes that.  Last week, he took a higher priced item that he did not want and sold more units for more dollars than his competition.  Not bad for a guy who wanted to quit a few weeks ago.

2.  Trace–The only reason he’s not on top is because he lacks wins as a project manager.  I put a lot of stock in these rankings on that.  Tht seems to be the only weakness in his game at this point; win or lose he’s almost always the team’s MVP, has a great creative mind, and how can you not like to work with the guy?

3.  Piers–This isn’t as much a demotion for Piers, but a promotion for Stephen and Trace.  It looks to me like these three are the co-favourites to win it all.  Piers takes a bit of a tumble this week because of his team’s drubbing at the hands of Stephen and Trace’s Empresario team last week.  The fact that he doesn’t play well with others hurts him a little, too.

4 & 5.  Tito & Lennox–They’re both in the fight game, so I’ll put it in their terms.  They have some good in-ring ability and can land some punches, but Idon’t know fi they have any knock-out power.  They’ll need to land some haymakers if they want to win the belt.  Tito is ranked higher because he won a task as project manager, something Lennox has yet to do.

6.  Omarosa–Yes, Omarosa, your team did win this week, and you did a solid job by all accounts.  It also may be true that you just need to be on a team with people who bring out the best in you.  I just can’t place you higher on the power rankings until you win as project manager.

7.  Carol–She likely would have been fired had Marilu brought her back into the boardroom last week.  She should have knocked last week’s task out of the park and she didn’t.  You work for QVC for 5 years and you’ve never heard of Easy Pay?  She is the only woman to win a task as project manager but I just had to demote her after last week’s gaffe.

Do you disagree?  Let me know how you would rank them–I would love to hear from you!  Be sure to tune in Wednesday for a preview of this weeks show!  Enjoy!

Big Brother 9 preview–A Sense of Deja Vu February 25, 2008

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This is the time of the week when I usually sit down to write a preview of this week’s Big Brother 9 shows.  But after watching Sunday’s show, what’s the point?  Yeah, I could keep typing here or you could just check out Survivor on Thursdays.  Both shows are on CBS, so I think they’ll be cool with that.

Last Thursday on Survivor, Cirie gave her word to Jonathan that they were in the same alliance and all was well.  By the end of the show she changed her mind, broke her word and put Jonathan’s game in jeopardy.  Tonight on Big Brother, James and Chelsia gave their word to Matt that were in the same alliance and all was well.  By the end of the show they changed their minds, broke their word and put Matt and Natalie’s game in jeopardy.  

Last Thursday on Survivor, the immunity challenge involved one half of each team holding up a net, while members of the other team threw coconuts into it.  The team that dropped their net first lost.  Tonight on Big Brother, the challenge involved one half of each team holding up a net, while members of the other team threw dead fish into it.  The team that dropped their net first lost.

So….who is next to be evicted from the Big Brother house?  Will it be Matt and Natalie or Alex and Amanda?  Who will win power of veto, and will they use it?  I’ll have a recap of the latest Big Brother action later in the week.  If you just can’t wait that long, just go to CBS.com and watch last week’s episode of Survivor for the answers. 

Stay tuned later this week for a recap of Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s action (and apparently of last week’s Survivor as well!). 

Big brother 9 power rankings–Feb. 24-27 February 24, 2008

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I know you’re torn between watching the Oscars or Big Brother on Sunday night, especially since you know what the women will be wearing on Big Brother.  If you’re looking for a way to get into the Academy Awards spirit, maybe you could watch a movie that has won the coveted Best Picture Oscar.  Here’s a list of suggestions mixed in with this week’s power rankings.

  1. (Half a) Million Dollar Baby–A story of struggle and triumph about a gay man (Joshuah) and a beautiful, single young woman (Shannon) forced to pose as a couple.  They are in line to win $500,000 because they are the only sane couple in a house full of lunatics.
  2. The Last Emperor–In a house with 6 couples, one rules over all the others (James and Chelsia).  This movie follows their reign, highlighted by the suspected banishment of members of a secret alliance that threatens their power (Matt, Natalie, Alex and Amanda). 
  3. Terms of Endearment–The story of a young man (Matt), a self-described player, and his romance with a beautiful but very religious girl (Natalie).  Suspicions arise about whether Alex is genuine or just stringing Natalie along. 
  4. Unforgiven–A young man (Alex) quickly becomes possessive of his new love interest (Amanda).  He is driven to jealousy while she flirts with other men in the house.  He is driven to obsession when she rejects his advances. 
  5. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest–A young man (Adam) fights for survival in a doomed relationship with an insane, bitter older woman (Sheila).    The movie is highlighted by the woman’s many habits, which include swearing at the top of her lungs and fantasizing about lesbian relationships.
  6. The Departed–A gripping tragedy about a young lady (Allison) set up with a handsome man (Ryan), only to learn that he is involved with another woman.  Jealousy and bitterness consume the young lady, leading to the demise of the man’s lover, and eventually the two of them.  

Stay tuned later in the week for a preview of Tuesday and Wednesday’s shows, and a recap of the action later in the week!  Enjoy! 

Survivor Micronesia recap–Cirie’s choice. February 22, 2008

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I’m going to cut to the chase, here.  The favourites won the reward challenge, the fans won the immunity challenge, both tribes got pummelled by a wicked storm, and Kathy returned to Exile Island with Ami.  With all of that, this week’s episode of Survivor was really about one thing–Cirie’s choice.  

If you watch the episode again and really squint at the screen, you can see a little miniature devil on one shoulder (boy, does he ever look a lot like Fairplay!), and another miniature angel outfit on the other.  Okay, maybe that’s just me after one too many non-alcoholic beers.  But it’s a decent metaphor anyway, so I’m running with it.

Angel:  Gee, Cirie!  Isn’t this nice?  You have an alliance, you and Jonathan are tight and the team is winning!  Outside of those sounds of jungle love, you’ve got it pretty good here!

Devil:  Yeah, but think of the power you can have on the alliance of love!  You can make that deal with the girls to go to the final three, you can get more boat rides out of the deal and they’re a lot better looking than Jonathan and Yau Man!

Angel:  Don’t listen to him, Cirie!  You gave your word to Jonathan!  Do you really think that these girls are going to be more loyal to you than the guys they’re dating?

Devil:  Come on, angel–Parvati and Amanda couldn’t beat Paris Hilton on Celebrity Jeopardy.  Do you think that Cirie will have a problem playing these two like Paganini’s fiddle?

Angel:  Don’t bring music into this!  I still haven’t forgiven you for what you’ve done to Britney after she broke up with Justin!

Devil:  Oh, cry me a river!  Bottom line, Cirie–you’ll be the smartest player in the alliance, and the girls have promised to take you to the end!  It’s a no-brainer!

Angel:  No, Miss Teen South Carolina is a no-brainer.  You’re talking about betraying half of the tribe and showing yourself to be un-trustworthy.  On Survivor, that’s a cardinal sin!  And tell me–if your plan works and your group of 5 are all that are left, how are you going to win immunity against James or Ozzy?

Devil: You’re worried about a guy who forgot to play an immunity idol and another who couldn’t throw a coconut in a net during the immunity challenge?  Come on, Cirie…the choice is obvious–vote for Yau-Man and take control of the game!

Angel:  Yau-Man?  Betraying your alliance is one thing, but voting for Yau-Man?  I guess shouldn’t expect anything less from the guy who brought the world telemarketers.

Devil:  Hey, it’s an honest living!  And some people do want to save money on their long distance!  And Cirie, if you want to save yourself and go a long distance, you’ll vote out the really smart, nice, likeable guy who’s sided with Jonathan.    It’ll be just like the time I rigged that vote in Florida for President Bush….good times!

Angel:  Cirie, you’ve given your word to an honest, trustworthy allance already.  You need that security to survive in the game!    

Devil:  Yeah, but don’t you think the alliance with James and Ozzy winning challenges will have a better chance of surviving than the one with Eliza and Ami losing them?  You can use those guys for now and then dump them when you no longer need them!  Come on–people in Hollywood do it all the time!

Angel:  Okay, okay…I see that I’m not going to win this one.  If I leave you and Cirie alone, can you at least get Omarosa off of The Celebrity Apprentice?

Devil:  That’s ultimately for my own little apprentice to decide!

So it’s a fond farewell to Yau-Man–can Jonathan, Ami and Eliza be far behind?  Stay tuned later this week for a preview of next week, and I’ll try to redeem myself my being even remotely close in next week’s power rankings.  May the tribe speak clearly to you!