Dare I say it, I think this was possibly the best episode of the Apprentice so far this season. This isn't to say it was great, as so far this has easily been the absolute worst season of the Apprentice to date. I think it's become pretty clear that this show has hit rock bottom, and this will probably be the last installment of the show. Besides, what's Trump doing with all of his previous apprentices anyway? My guess is that by now, Bill is doing Trump's laundry, Randal spends most of his time hanging out with Spongebob, Sean is making tea, and apparently Kendra and Kelly died years ago. Seriously, what the hell happened to them?
Anyway, this week's episode actually kind of reminded me of what this show used to be like, at least if I was completely able to ignore Tim and Nicole's relationship, the concept of Tent City, and a current cast member sitting in on the boardroom instead of George and Caroline. Okay, so this was nothing like an old episode, but it was still pretty good by this season's standards.
Anyway, last week Muna got the boot, and I cried for hours.
The final three members of Team Kinetic return to their tent after yet another crushing defeat by Team Arrow. Seriously, I'm still amazed that Arrow has several wins under their belt considering who their team consists of. I guess it goes to show that the candidates this year are the weakest bunch ever.
The three ladies share a toast of what I can only guess is Heineken outside of their tent, while Nicole, Tim and Frank lounge around by the pool. Remember, Arrow are still the "have's" this week.
We should be drinking Red Stripe.
Nicole tells us that she's so happy that she's still alive in this game along with Tim and Frank because "we're the strongest three people in this interview process." Um, either that statement is completely wrong, or it's completely and utterly wrong. One or the other. Nicole mumbles something or another to Tim and Frank about how they should all be in the final three because it would be a great competition. If this show comes down to the three of them, I'm throwing my television out my window.
No, it wouldn't.
Inside the mansion, the telephone rings. James answers to find Trump himself. And the Donald demands a sacrifice! Someone from Arrow must go join the three losing ladies over at Team Kinetic. Oh the horror! When James finds no volunteers (really, nobody wants to move back outside into the tent?), he must make a difficult decision.
James goes down the line in order to make his decision. "I'm not going to send Frankie because I need his hands." Oh yeah, those big, strong, muscular hands. Is there something going on between them that we don't know? "I can't send Stefani because I need her breasts." Oh, sorry, he actually said "organization," but I'm pretty sure he meant "breasts." He looks at Tim and Nicole and says that they're both creative so one of them most go...and it's Nicole! And she is pissed.
Shut up.
While James clearly made the right decision (after all, he couldn't lose Frank's hands), Nicole takes it as a personal insult. And perhaps she should, after all, she is completely useless. In a true act of manliness, Tim doesn't even bother defending or standing up for his newfound love interest. And why would he? Someone had to go, and better her than him.
James tries to apologize to Nicole as she's leaving, but she launches into some ridiculous tirade about how it's just going to make her stronger. "I would lose an arm to win the next task," she tells us. Now that's an episode I would watch.
The next morning the teams gather at Grauman's Chinese Theater. James explain to Trump that he made the decision to send Nicole over to the other team, mostly because he couldn't lose Frank's glorious hands, or Stefani's...wait, what does she do again?
"I need her...um...organization skills?"
Trump asks the lovebirds how they feel about losing each other. Okay, this is one running subplot that needs to die. Tim says "It's not ideal," and Nicole also says "It's not ideal." Wow, original.
Trump tells them that they'll be working with Universal Studios for their next task. Ivanka goes into more detail. The teams will be working for Universal Studios, selling passes through a new technology called "AdWalker." Wasn't that from The Empire Strikes Back? Didn't Luke destroy a couple of AdWalkers? I can't remember.
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Comments (10)
I *hate* the Tim/Nicole subplot. I cringe every time Trump brings it up. WHAT does that have to do with a job interview?? That's right, this whole thing is a joke!
1 of 10 | Posted by Kate | Posted on March 30, 2007 11:02 AM
The only people who care about Tim and Nicole are The Apprentice producers and that's because they are desperate to save this dying show.
2 of 10 | Posted by Aries | Posted on March 30, 2007 5:04 PM
I Think that Angela was a terrible applicant. A good team player, but a lousy leader. She was only chosen because of the Olympics. Trump wants to get in good with the Olympics, maybe sponsor an Olympian. I can see the Trump Olympics.
3 of 10 | Posted by Liane | Posted on March 30, 2007 7:12 PM
Great recap of an increasingly dull show. I no longer watch this show live - heck I wait til there's nothing else on the DVR before I get around to it.
I am so over Trump exploiting the "hook up" between Tim and Nicole. It's not a relationship - it's too early to call it that.
4 of 10 | Posted by TinkerbellAPixie | Posted on March 30, 2007 8:18 PM
I have to agree. The Apprentice has hit rock bottom and should be done after this season. The whole premise of this season is ridiculous.
And the fact that Trump claims it is the #1 show is just an out and out lie.
I think Trump is thinking he is a tv star and getting a little too caught up in himself.
With the ridiculously phony wrestling thing with Vince McMahon, the feud with Rosie O'Donnell, calling Barbara Walters a liar........even if I could afford it I would NEVER do business with the man. He is turning into a real douchebag.
And his kids seems to be following right along. It makes it SO CLEAER that this new wife married him for his money. It surely wasn't for his looks, personality, etc.
I know he is all bs, but to listen to him talk about how good looking he is, and how rich he is, and all the name dropping he does, calling everyone his best friend (they only like him for his money), etc.,just makes my stomach turn. I would rather be poor and be who I am than be mega-rich and a scumbag like him.
I think he should go on the Surreal Life with Janice Dickinson, Omarosa, and every other drunk asshole who has been on that show.
The man is a pig. The show has stayed its welcome. The Apprentices are only guaranteed a job for 1 year and then reevaluated. Done. Over. Fini.
5 of 10 | Posted by Dottie | Posted on March 31, 2007 1:45 AM
Outstanding recap. Short and to the point, and you hit pretty much all the key points and made some very funny remarks. Great job!
I totally agree the prize part of the show is always the most boring, and this season has been paaaainful.
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Posted on March 31, 2007 5:56 AM
Why didn't you mention that Trump claimed to have the number one show on television? Last I heard, he had no stake in AMERICAN IDOL.
7 of 10 | Posted by Reese Witherspoon | Posted on March 31, 2007 11:52 AM
good point, reese W.
though i confess that i am thoroughly amused by trump's incessant bragging and self promotion.
i generally can't WAIT to hear his long chain of superlatives when he describes whatever trump-owned venue the teams will be visiting or promoting
has anyone heard more than three words from stefani all season long? she doesn't seem to do much beyond peering out from behind her hip little glasses and typing into her computer.
I think her ability to stay out of the spotlight will be what propels her along to possible apprenticehood
trump seemed legitimately sad to see angela go! i think he really pushed her so hard to fight and save herself but to give her credit, she just didn't want to shit on her teammates which i think shows a lot of class (of course if you don't "fight for your life" as every other candidate puts it, you're doomed).
Back to the gym, Angela!
the only thing interesting about tim and nicole was seeing tim's boner broadcast on national tv that night they first kissed in the pool
well captured, film crew!
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Posted on March 31, 2007 2:13 PM
And what was that crap about Frank's hands? Does anyone hate Frank as much as I do? How has that idiot stayed there that long? Someone please tell me!
9 of 10 | Posted by Reese Witherspoon | Posted on April 1, 2007 12:54 PM
Ack, so far behind.
"Wait, Which one am I?" LMAO .
Great recap.
liane - Angela was chosen by the people from a bunch of Olympians. It was one of the fun catches this year.
10 of 10 | Posted by CrazyTrain | Posted on April 7, 2007 3:15 PM