Beauty & the Geek 6/22/05
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Beauty & the Geek 6/22/05
I didn't see a thread for this yet, so here it is. I thought the girl's "challenge" was a bit silly, as all it did was add a small advantage to the winner. As for the makeovers... Shawn and Bill were much improved, Chuck looked sort of ridiculous, and Richard looked exactly the same.
I'm glad Richad and Mindi stayed in it, just because I can't stand Chuck. Sure, Richard is annoying in his goofiness and refusal to act serious. But Chuck is annoying the opposite way... he has zero sense of humor and zero personality. He seems to have no idea how to enjoy himself.
I'm glad Richad and Mindi stayed in it, just because I can't stand Chuck. Sure, Richard is annoying in his goofiness and refusal to act serious. But Chuck is annoying the opposite way... he has zero sense of humor and zero personality. He seems to have no idea how to enjoy himself.
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Also, wasn't Chuck telling them he was gay kind of defeating the point of the contest? I thought it was to show confidence around the ladies, but retreating into the "I'm gay, I'm not a threat!" safety zone went against all that. I mean, it was smart in a way gamewise... but at the same time it was actually pretty pointless because he was doing it as or after they already gave him the number.
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I was sad to see Bill go he really went through a transformation this week. This was a very funny episode I laughed out loud all through the show. Chuck is really getting on my nerves. He didn't have the courage to go and strike up a conversation with a girl and ask for her phone number. He decided to be a gay screenwriter. Bill really got into it. Richard had a very hard time, but he looks just like Urkel I can't believe he got six numbers. You would think many women would run from him. The whole Richard Chuck conflict is really annoying me.
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"Richard is a cross btwn Urkel and Screech." Man, it can't get worse than that. He really is over the top. That has to be some degree of acting.
Richard transformed into Richard. Zero difference.
The phone number retrieval was a trainwreck as I expected it to be.
I didn't really understand the women's challenge. Was it that they had to calculate what their total would be and the closest would be or was it simply the closest to $1000.
I really dig Scarlett. She looks awesome.
Richard transformed into Richard. Zero difference.
The phone number retrieval was a trainwreck as I expected it to be.
I didn't really understand the women's challenge. Was it that they had to calculate what their total would be and the closest would be or was it simply the closest to $1000.
I really dig Scarlett. She looks awesome.
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I only missed the premiere episode. did I miss how the chuck-richard conflict began? I really don't understand why they would hate each other.
chuck should really just ignore richard. he's got nothing to fear from that guy. any lady that would be remotely interested in chuck would certainly not be the same lady that would be remotely interested in richard.
chuck should really just ignore richard. he's got nothing to fear from that guy. any lady that would be remotely interested in chuck would certainly not be the same lady that would be remotely interested in richard.
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Originally Posted by runner001
I only missed the premiere episode. did I miss how the chuck-richard conflict began? I really don't understand why they would hate each other.
chuck should really just ignore richard. he's got nothing to fear from that guy. any lady that would be remotely interested in chuck would certainly not be the same lady that would be remotely interested in richard.
chuck should really just ignore richard. he's got nothing to fear from that guy. any lady that would be remotely interested in chuck would certainly not be the same lady that would be remotely interested in richard.
But then... Richard is making no effort... in changing in any way what so ever... and just acting goofy as always.
Chuck just sees that as defeating the purpose of the "experience" and is annoyed by it.
I think Richard is funny/goofy to watch on the show, but it's the same behavior that is NOT funny to constantly be around in person. So I understand the annoyance.
Plus you KNOW he is just throwing an act, hiding behind a shell or whatever.
I thought Bill had the biggest makeover by far. Why were they "hyping" the new Richard in the commercials? He had NO CHANGE.
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I didn't really understand the women's challenge. Was it that they had to calculate what their total would be and the closest would be or was it simply the closest to $1000.
I didn't really understand the women's challenge. Was it that they had to calculate what their total would be and the closest would be or was it simply the closest to $1000.
The person closest to $1000 without going over wins the "advantage".
Which was a head start for their partner in the phone number challenge.
"I'm from the FBI, give me your number"
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Also, wasn't Chuck telling them he was gay kind of defeating the point of the contest? I thought it was to show confidence around the ladies, but retreating into the "I'm gay, I'm not a threat!" safety zone went against all that. I mean, it was smart in a way gamewise... but at the same time it was actually pretty pointless because he was doing it as or after they already gave him the number.
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Chuck just sees that as defeating the purpose of the "experience" and is annoyed by it.
I guess I'll be rooting for Shawn because I hate Richard almost as much as Chuck does. There is nothing sincere about the guy.
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Richard is a pain in the ass. I don't know how the girls put up with him. So I agree with Chuck there. Richard will come from the experience unchanged. Reality shows always attract the attention whores anyway.
I also agree Chuck should not have made up a line about being gay but then again guys even attractive, non-geek ones lie all the time to get a girl's attention. Once he's not in a "competition" he can just be himself. He obviously had gained more confidence approaching women.
I also agree Chuck should not have made up a line about being gay but then again guys even attractive, non-geek ones lie all the time to get a girl's attention. Once he's not in a "competition" he can just be himself. He obviously had gained more confidence approaching women.
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Originally Posted by Groucho
I loved Chuck's droll analysis of the host's comments at the beginning of the show.
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Loved Chuck's dinner conversation. "You know anything about Quaker life?"
I'd like to see a Big Brother type format with the beauties and geeks. I want more of them hanging out and forced to interact. Gotta laugh at the slow-mo and piano music with every closing scene.
I'd like to see a Big Brother type format with the beauties and geeks. I want more of them hanging out and forced to interact. Gotta laugh at the slow-mo and piano music with every closing scene.
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Loved the first show, but it has gotten steadily worse since. I hate Richard and Chuck, and I am afraid that the way the editting is going is showing us that they will be the last two men remaining.
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Originally Posted by Bill Needle
"...that 4 out of seven means we are less than 50% to the end, and that '25% chance' also assumes each remaining couple has equal chances of victory. But I just kept quiet."
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Originally Posted by Bill Needle
"...that 4 out of seven means we are less than 50% to the end, and that '25% chance' also assumes each remaining couple has equal chances of victory. But I just kept quiet."
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Not to pick nits, but 4/7 is roughly 57%.
The nits pick back!
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More nitpicking! Considering that only 6 teams will be eliminated and 3 have been kicked off, they were actually halfway.
Did anybody see Regis and Kelly this morning? I missed it, but they were supposed to have something about the show.
Did anybody see Regis and Kelly this morning? I missed it, but they were supposed to have something about the show.
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Originally Posted by movieking
Loved the first show, but it has gotten steadily worse since. I hate Richard and Chuck, and I am afraid that the way the editting is going is showing us that they will be the last two men remaining.
Personally, I find him annoying as hell.
And some of those pairs of jeans were downright ugly. I find it ridiculous that people would pay that much money for them. Guess I'm a nerd.