Apprentice 4: Donald

[annice22]

I agree

[starang21]

LOL, i guess i'm missing a pretty good show.


oh yea, good stuff.

[Tickled Pink 2]

Originally posted by MysticCat81
I disagree. I think both Randal and Rebecca acknowledged each other's strengths and tried to point out why he or she was the better choice. I would have expected nothing less from either of them. As they say at the beginning of every episode: "It's not personal, it's just business."

Although both of them pointed out the other's minor strengths as a preface, in the end - neither of them were very complimentary. It's just that Randall's "I RUN businesses - she WRITES about them" statement was harsher. Rebecca's initial statements about Randall basically not understanding the bigger picture (although maybe not in those exact words) during the tasks were very NICETY.


On another note - I got so sick of them talking about Rebecca's broken ankle, how she didn't cry, how she stayed, blahdy blah blah blah. Now maybe they were told to stay away from this to be sensitive, but did everyone selectively forget - Randall had a DEATH in the family? And he stayed.

[starang21]

http://www.randalpinkett.com/


his resume is off the chain.

this dude is my new professional idol, lol

[Tickled Pink 2]

Originally posted by starang21
http://www.randalpinkett.com/


his resume is off the chain.

this dude is my new professional idol, lol

Wow - Dr. Randall Pinkett.

[darling1]

if folks took a minute to digest his successes, this thread would be a moot point. the man is awesome.

Originally posted by starang21
http://www.randalpinkett.com/


his resume is off the chain.

this dude is my new professional idol, lol

[darling1]

very well stated!

Originally posted by Misbehavn23
I think the best candidate won. I don’t understand how people are trying to rationalize hiring both of them that night. Ok let’s play this out by the facts. Randal and Rebecca were the two best out of the competition, we all can agree on that. Even though as task managers Rebecca was 1-2, Randal was 3-0. I’ll still go along with the dead even opinion going into the final round because I know people want to talk about the ankle. Both were assigned their final project, charity fundraisers. Rebecca had to host a comedy event raising money for the Elizabeth Glaser AIDS Foundation. Despite her comedian pulling out, It was a nice event but how much money did Rebecca raise? $0. Did anyone notice that Donald was disappointed (and stated on the show) that Rebecca did not come out or send someone to greet him when she knew in advance he was coming? Randal had to host a celebrity softball tournament to raise money for Autism Speaks. It did rain forcing the event inside. How much money did Randal raise? $11,000.

It was only because Trump called Yahoo out they donated $50,000. EG AIDS Foundation don’t want to hear about broken ankles or how their host was advised not ask the attendees for money even though that was the purpose of the event. In the fundraising world if you didn’t raise the dollars then having the event didn’t make cents. Randal raised money for Autism Speaks despite his obstacles and that is the difference in “writing about businesses and running them”. That is also the reason why Trump only hired 1 Apprentice. Now if you still think both should have been hire that night then you are speaking from emotion, not rational.

[kansas13]

Originally posted by AXiD670
I really liked Randal throughout this whole process, but I lost all respect for him tonight.

I totally agree with this statement. Not because he didn't chose Rebecca, but the way he reponded to his final team and the questions in the final board room. While I did not see the whole episodeThursday night, I did see the final board room when they were discussing who should be hired.

In my opinion, it seemed to me that when Trump asked Randal a question he did not only promote himself, but he also put down Rebecca. While Rebecca only brought up Randal's name into one of her answers when Mr. Trump flat out asked her about him. I believe that a leader does not put down a person that are they competing with to get ahead...they promote themself, because thats what it is all about, them getting the job on their own merits, not making someone else look bad so they can get the job.

I am not saying that Randal didn't deserve to win, I am just stating why his final board room tatics made me lose respect for him in the end.

Also, it made me soooo upset to see Alisha and Alla in the background shaking their heads when Trump ask RANDAL, not them, if he should hire Rebecca also. I do not care if they did not expect to be seen on camera shaking their heads, they need to keep their opinions to themselves!! It made them look like bitches, in my opinion, and just irked me to no end!!

[Rudey]

Originally posted by kansas13
I totally agree with this statement. Not because he didn't chose Rebecca, but the way he reponded to his final team and the questions in the final board room. While I did not see the whole episodeThursday night, I did see the final board room when they were discussing who should be hired.

In my opinion, it seemed to me that when Trump asked Randal a question he did not only promote himself, but he also put down Rebecca. While Rebecca only brought up Randal's name into one of her answers when Mr. Trump flat out asked her about him. I believe that a leader does not put down a person that are they competing with to get ahead...they promote themself, because thats what it is all about, them getting the job on their own merits, not making someone else look bad so they can get the job.

I am not saying that Randal didn't deserve to win, I am just stating why his final board room tatics made me lose respect for him in the end.

Also, it made me soooo upset to see Alisha and Alla in the background shaking their heads when Trump ask RANDAL, not them, if he should hire Rebecca also. I do not care if they did not expect to be seen on camera shaking their heads, they need to keep their opinions to themselves!! It made them look like bitches, in my opinion, and just irked me to no end!!

I think you're a bit naive. This is all for entertainment and I think you're getting slightly wrapped up in it. But anyway, when you do start working out of school get ready to learn to culture of competition, back-stabbing, and passive-aggressive behavior.

-Rudey

[kansas13]

Originally posted by Rudey
I think you're a bit naive. This is all for entertainment and I think you're getting slightly wrapped up in it. But anyway, when you do start working out of school get ready to learn to culture of competition, back-stabbing, and passive-aggressive behavior.

-Rudey

I am out of school and have been for the past 3 years. Maybe its because I am a teacher that I don't have that competitive, back-stabbing, mentality. I don't have the need for it in my profession.

[Rudey]

Originally posted by kansas13
I am out of school and have been for the past 3 years. Maybe its because I am a teacher that I don't have that competitive, back-stabbing, mentality. I don't have the need for it in my profession.

I've heard teachers learn it later on in their careers.

Becky didn't win. Why should he share? What is the point of it? Heck why doesn't he just share with all the other contestants? Maybe he can just ask for Don to make every Ny'er a winner.

-Rudey

[darling1]

because rebecca wasnt so nice wither..lol

btw, teachers rock!!

Originally posted by kansas13
I am out of school and have been for the past 3 years. Maybe its because I am a teacher that I don't have that competitive, back-stabbing, mentality. I don't have the need for it in my profession.

[NutBrnHair]

Originally posted by Misbehavn23
How much money did Randal raise? $11,000.

Honestly, that's really not that much in fundraising circles -- especially for an event in NYC where celebrities are in attendance.

[lilbay77]

Originally posted by NutBrnHair
Honestly, that's really not that much in fundraising circles -- especially for an event in NYC where celebrities are in attendance.

Okay, but Rebecca raised ZERO. So compare that to $11,000.

[starang21]

Originally posted by lilbay77
Okay, but the Rebecca raised ZERO. So compare that to $11,000.

*lightbulb*