The Apprentice 2005 ~ You're Fired!!

[Redguard]

I think that Craig REALLY slipped by under the radar.

 

[BarbaraJean]

That may be true. We really have seen a lot from Craig. Perhaps I judge too much on like-ability. (Hmmmm, wonder how that's actually spelled).

But Craig must be a pretty smart navigator to have slipped under the radar into the final 3!

 

[Redguard]

lol

I admire the people who stick their heads in the guillotines to prove themselves. I think Craig just happened to be on the right teams at the right time.

During the first half of the show, you barely knew he even existed. He was just quiet and off to the side observing.

When push comes to shove, that's not what leading a Trump organization is all about. Trump would've fired him... he just never had the opportunity to see him in the boardroom! Heh.

 

[snoochface]

Well, next week is the interviews -- that has to be Craig's exit. The guy can't communicate for diddly. I've seen several interviews with fired Apprentices (Bren, John, Kristin especially come to mind) where they have all said that Craig's biggest problem is his inability to get what's in his head to come out of his mouth in an appropriate and understandable way. There's no way he'll pass the interview process. I predict he's gone by the 30-minute mark of the next show.

 

[suzybeezy]

I just finally got to watch the tape of last night's episode. I was very impressed with Kendra. Did you ever notice that Craig is always second guessing her on every decision she makes, but she's usually right. And it's her good decisions that have led them to wins. She's been the one of the teams that has thought of the clever marketing, and the unique approaches to the tasks. She's really been driven to, not just complete the task, but to excel beyond the expectations. Let's face it, does Donald really want Craig or Tana, who will never be able to stay up late and work overtime on a project? Seems like Kendra is the only one with the "Do whatever it takes" attitude, I bet she's going to win.

 

[BarbaraJean]

I've seen several interviews with fired Apprentices (Bren, John, Kristin especially come to mind) where they have all said that Craig's biggest problem is his inability to get what's in his head to come out of his mouth in an appropriate and understandable way.

Yeah, he'll have a tough time then. But I'm still pulling for him.

 

[sjpianoprincess]

I was really glad to see Tana didn't get fired, although I didn't see the whole show because I was flipping between Survivor and this. It would have been a horrible tv week if she got fired because I was sad to see Constantine go on American Idol and sad to see Steph go on Survivor and Tana added in would've been so sad! I think it will be Kendra and Tana in the final 2. They seem to be the best out of the three that are left.

 

[bill'swife]

lol
I was doing the same thing...clicking back and forth from Survivor to The Apprentice...most of the time they were having thier commercials at the same time!!! I'm w/you Barbara Jean...Tana is my fav.

 

[mathias1979]

I was really glad to see Tana didn't get fired, although I didn't see the whole show because I was flipping between Survivor and this. It would have been a horrible tv week if she got fired because I was sad to see Constantine go on American Idol and sad to see Steph go on Survivor and Tana added in would've been so sad! I think it will be Kendra and Tana in the final 2. They seem to be the best out of the three that are left.

UGGG! I taped survivor and haven't watched yet Oh well...only really watching this season because I kinda know Ian through association.

Anyway, suzybee...what you said about Kendra is exactly why I like her! When she's in charge she makes a decision and doesn't get influenced too easily by the others on her team. Of course that brings up my only real concern about her, is she too much of a control freak? Oh well, with each player on their own from here on out...I guess it doesn't much matter. She seems to be the one with the most drive in the game.

Barbara: I'm the exact opposite. Something about Tana rubs me the wrong way. And I just plain old don't like Craig. He's just so slow getting out his ideas and thoughts. And he seems to have this inferiority complex. Almost seems threatened by the other players in the game...mainly Kendra. I would agree with what others mentioned about him flying by under the radar. He's just been lucky to have been on the winning team and has barely been in the boardroom at all. Yet I don't know how much he has really contributed to some of the team wins...with the exception of the Staples task last week. I can understand how you're pulling for Tana...but I don't think I'll ever understand how you can pull for Craig over Kendra. But to each his own.

-Matt

 

[sjpianoprincess]

UGGG! I taped survivor and haven't watched yet Oh well...only really watching this season because I kinda know Ian through association.

Sorry about that. I'm just really sad that she was voted off.

 

[BarbaraJean]

Well, I've wondered if the producers of the show use psychology to influence us to root for the person who's actually going to win. You know, show one person's good points and highlight another's bad points. But if they're doing it this season, they're obviously doing a poor job if this thread is any indication of the general audience for the show.

I'm surprised at the difference in opinions. Very interesting!

 

[mathias1979]

Well, I've wondered if the producers of the show use psychology to influence us to root for the person who's actually going to win. You know, show one person's good points and highlight another's bad points. But if they're doing it this season, they're obviously doing a poor job if this thread is any indication of the general audience for the show.

I don't think they try to get us to root for one single person. In general I think they just pick the most prominent traits/characteristics of each contestant and exagerrate them. So in the case of Craig, if other candidates picked up on the fact that he was a poor communicator, the producers choose clips to highlight that. So basically, if someone has a bad trait that stands out more than any good, it'll probably get exaggerated when the show airs. On the other hand, if the person most obvious trait is a good one, it'll show loud and clear.

-Matt

 

[pinkberry]

I was really surprised that Tana hung in there and Donald fired Alex. I don't really care who wins.

 

[New Creation]

I just finally got to watch the tape of last night's episode. I was very impressed with Kendra. Did you ever notice that Craig is always second guessing her on every decision she makes, but she's usually right. And it's her good decisions that have led them to wins. She's been the one of the teams that has thought of the clever marketing, and the unique approaches to the tasks. She's really been driven to, not just complete the task, but to excel beyond the expectations. Let's face it, does Donald really want Craig or Tana, who will never be able to stay up late and work overtime on a project? Seems like Kendra is the only one with the "Do whatever it takes" attitude, I bet she's going to win.

Right on the money!

 

[bill'swife]

I didn't get to see the interviews, but no big surprise with the outcome. Things aren't lookin good for either Tana or Kendra!!! Wonder how this will all play out? No surprise they brought back Erin, lol!!! Knew he liked Chris pretty well too.

 

[Redguard]

I only saw up until the part where Tana and Kendra were looking through the picture book and then I got... uh... called to bed.

I thought the show was taping, but it wasn't! But at least I was right about Craig getting the boot. To think that HE was the last "man" standing.

So, it's gonna be down to Street Smarts vs. Book Smarts. And it looks like Street Smarts will win because I think that Tana is better than Kendra.

NOT because she has "Street Smarts" though... only because Kendra is young and flimsy. I am, and will always be, and advocate for post-secondary education!

 

[New Creation]

I've been going for Kendra the whole way so I hope she wins but I really like both candidates- I think they are both dynamic, creative people.

Shock of shocks- anyone else notice Tana and Craig on their knees praying "Dear Heavenly Father..."?

Looking forward to next week!

 

[BarbaraJean]

Shock of shocks- anyone else notice Tana and Craig on their knees praying "Dear Heavenly Father..."?

Yes, I loved that!

Bill's wife, you really didn't miss anything with the interviews. Not much there to see. By the way, you and Tana have a bit in common haven't you?

I've been rooting for Tana since Audrey left. I thought it was a great show this week and am looking forward to next week. Will it be a 2 hour show and will some of it be live?

So what did everybody think of the candidates brought back for the finale? I just don't think Tana has much to work with.

I thought Erin did great on the the show but she looked worthless this week!

 

[Savedsis]

Yes, I saw the prayer too....How about that.......?

 

[pinkberry]

This is the first time there have been two women in the finale. Isn't it? So that means that a girl will have to win! I know this doesn't matter that much, but I just think that it is interesting that this will be the first girl winning on The Apprentice.