The Apprentice -- 3/25 -- Casino Night
03-26-04, 09:27 AM
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I think it was Amy that came up with the idea for the car rental. Katrina mentioned giving away a car I believe, Amy turned that into a car rental when she thought a car was too much.
I think.
I'm gonna have to rewatch it next Wednesday.
Just a question, how many of you guys are gonna buy this show when it comes out on DVD? I think unlike other reality shows, this one would work as a DVD set.
I think.
I'm gonna have to rewatch it next Wednesday.
Just a question, how many of you guys are gonna buy this show when it comes out on DVD? I think unlike other reality shows, this one would work as a DVD set.
03-26-04, 09:28 AM
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I bet Katrina looks like crap in the morning without her makeup, though.
I bet Katrina looks like crap in the morning without her makeup, though.
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03-26-04, 09:30 AM
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More on that stupid challenge. That is exactly the kind of crap that makes A.C. a dump compared to Vegas. Frankly, if I was that guy running the Taj, I would have shut the hokey thing down from the very start.
03-26-04, 10:30 AM
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I'm surprised nobody mentioned the scene yet where Trump's "hair" was blowing in the wind and he said it was real. He almost reminded me of the guy from Flock of Seagulls. 
The car idea was just lame. (I think it was Amy's but I'm surprised that she didn't take responsbility for it) Katrina never helped herself with her attitude. She just had to go. Bye Bye Leggy.
The car idea was just lame. (I think it was Amy's but I'm surprised that she didn't take responsbility for it) Katrina never helped herself with her attitude. She just had to go. Bye Bye Leggy.
03-26-04, 10:35 AM
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I too, think it was Amy who came up with the car rental. Hence the very convenient memory lapse in the boardroom. She hid it well though.
I saw Katrina's exit interview with Matt Lauer this morning before I went to work and man...those legs were on display again. Talk about someone who knows to flaunt what she's got. When she was asked if she'd do it again, she said she would ten fold. And that just from the amount of exposure her legs and hair got, that she'd been approached by people for endorsements and stuff.
And for those who're capable, pics from last night please? Some of my co workers are curious what the big deal is about the legs and I wanted to show 'em.
I saw Katrina's exit interview with Matt Lauer this morning before I went to work and man...those legs were on display again. Talk about someone who knows to flaunt what she's got. When she was asked if she'd do it again, she said she would ten fold. And that just from the amount of exposure her legs and hair got, that she'd been approached by people for endorsements and stuff.
And for those who're capable, pics from last night please? Some of my co workers are curious what the big deal is about the legs and I wanted to show 'em.
03-26-04, 11:08 AM
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oh man..... Can someone post a pic of those legs.... I mean gosh damn....
lol...
yeah but i am pulling for Bill or troy to win it all....
Dont think kwame will win because he just sucks.
Dont think will win because he will only deceive himself.\
And amy might win with those thighs....
.... nick better hit that just for the hell of it
lol...
yeah but i am pulling for Bill or troy to win it all....
Dont think kwame will win because he just sucks.
Dont think will win because he will only deceive himself.\
And amy might win with those thighs....
.... nick better hit that just for the hell of it
That line by the 10-year-old had me 
03-26-04, 11:26 AM
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The reason Protege (Amy's team) lost wasn't because the promotion sucked (it was), or that they didn't generate enough buzz, or that their mike skills were bad. It was simply because the other team went after the high rollers and Protege did not. That was the key difference in the outcome of this contest.
03-26-04, 11:59 AM
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Originally posted by ~~ PAL ~~
The reason Protege (Amy's team) lost wasn't because the promotion sucked (it was), or that they didn't generate enough buzz, or that their mike skills were bad. It was simply because the other team went after the high rollers and Protege did not. That was the key difference in the outcome of this contest.
The reason Protege (Amy's team) lost wasn't because the promotion sucked (it was), or that they didn't generate enough buzz, or that their mike skills were bad. It was simply because the other team went after the high rollers and Protege did not. That was the key difference in the outcome of this contest.
That's what I have been alluding to and why this challenge was just plain stupid. Troy's team didn't win because they got high rollers to gamble in the casino. They were already going to do that. They won because they simply got those high rollers to swipe their cards and enter a stupid giveaway. I cannot fathom how this tests one's business acumen.
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03-26-04, 12:58 PM
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Originally posted by Red Dog
That's what I have been alluding to and why this challenge was just plain stupid. Troy's team didn't win because they got high rollers to gamble in the casino. They were already going to do that. They won because they simply got those high rollers to swipe their cards and enter a stupid giveaway. I cannot fathom how this tests one's business acumen.
That's what I have been alluding to and why this challenge was just plain stupid. Troy's team didn't win because they got high rollers to gamble in the casino. They were already going to do that. They won because they simply got those high rollers to swipe their cards and enter a stupid giveaway. I cannot fathom how this tests one's business acumen.
Bill thought of some great ideas with the VIP desk, and the other team just tried to badly copy it.
The wheel worked much better than the "rent a car" and you felt you were playing a game.
That gets people back into the casino, having fun, and more likely to spend money.
Yes, with the tigers, and the drawing, it takes people AWAY from the slots in the short-term (thus why it was a little flawed on the measurement factor) and it also takes longer to register people (because they have to spin a wheel INSTEAD OF JUST putting their name on the card and swiping).
So it was more time consuming, thus the "rent a car" promo had more entries.
But the wheel, and tiger, etc was more "flash" that people in a casino want to see. It works on the mind and keeps them coming back because of a joyfull experience.
This is what the one guy in the boardroom was referring to vaguely when critiquing Amy and Katrina and Nick's ideas.
03-26-04, 01:08 PM
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Everyone's talking about Amy and Katrina's legs but you're overlooking the goreous gams of the ice queen herself, Carolyn. Sitting in the boardroom, we got camera angle that was meant to do one thing and one thing only, display the bare thighs of the manager of the Trump International Golf Course.
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03-26-04, 01:11 PM
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Originally posted by briank
Yes, I think the "measurement" factor of whose challenge was better was flawed..................but other than that I liked the challange.
Bill thought of some great ideas with the VIP desk, and the other team just tried to badly copy it.
The wheel worked much better than the "rent a car" and you felt you were playing a game.
That gets people back into the casino, having fun, and more likely to spend money.
Yes, with the tigers, and the drawing, it takes people AWAY from the slots in the short-term (thus why it was a little flawed on the measurement factor) and it also takes longer to register people (because they have to spin a wheel INSTEAD OF JUST putting their name on the card and swiping).
So it was more time consuming, thus the "rent a car" promo had more entries.
But the wheel, and tiger, etc was more "flash" that people in a casino want to see. It works on the mind and keeps them coming back because of a joyfull experience.
This is what the one guy in the boardroom was referring to vaguely when critiquing Amy and Katrina and Nick's ideas.
Yes, I think the "measurement" factor of whose challenge was better was flawed..................but other than that I liked the challange.
Bill thought of some great ideas with the VIP desk, and the other team just tried to badly copy it.
The wheel worked much better than the "rent a car" and you felt you were playing a game.
That gets people back into the casino, having fun, and more likely to spend money.
Yes, with the tigers, and the drawing, it takes people AWAY from the slots in the short-term (thus why it was a little flawed on the measurement factor) and it also takes longer to register people (because they have to spin a wheel INSTEAD OF JUST putting their name on the card and swiping).
So it was more time consuming, thus the "rent a car" promo had more entries.
But the wheel, and tiger, etc was more "flash" that people in a casino want to see. It works on the mind and keeps them coming back because of a joyfull experience.
This is what the one guy in the boardroom was referring to vaguely when critiquing Amy and Katrina and Nick's ideas.
Like I said before though, everything, including the tiger, seemed very hokey to me. Not something I consider flashy. Heck, Donald Trump walking through the casino got a heck of a lot more attention than that stupid tiger. A tiger in a cage - what adult in the country has never been to the zoo?
Compare it to the Mirage in Veags. They had those tigers behind glass when you walk in. They don't have people selling raffle tickets in front of where the tiger habitat is.
I do not see how these things get people to gamble more. Maybe if they were outside the casino on the boardwalk, it would make sense but they were already in the casino.
03-26-04, 01:14 PM
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You guys missed the point...the idea behind both promotions was to keep people in the Casino. If there are goings-on, and an upcoming drawing they are more likely to stay rather than wandering down the street.
03-26-04, 01:15 PM
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Originally posted by Red Dog
I do not see how these things get people to gamble more. Maybe if they were outside the casino on the boardwalk, it would make sense but they were already in the casino.
I do not see how these things get people to gamble more. Maybe if they were outside the casino on the boardwalk, it would make sense but they were already in the casino.
03-26-04, 01:17 PM
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Originally posted by Groucho
You guys missed the point...the idea behind both promotions was to keep people in the Casino. If there are goings-on, and an upcoming drawing they are more likely to stay rather than wandering down the street.
You guys missed the point...the idea behind both promotions was to keep people in the Casino. If there are goings-on, and an upcoming drawing they are more likely to stay rather than wandering down the street.
03-26-04, 01:21 PM
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Originally posted by Groucho
You guys missed the point...the idea behind both promotions was to keep people in the Casino. If there are goings-on, and an upcoming drawing they are more likely to stay rather than wandering down the street.
You guys missed the point...the idea behind both promotions was to keep people in the Casino. If there are goings-on, and an upcoming drawing they are more likely to stay rather than wandering down the street.
Those were some long lines. I am skeptical that the amount of gambling generated by those who would not have otherwise gambled there is greater than the amount of gambling lost by making gamblers wait in such a line.
Clearly, Bill's team won because Bill signed up high rollers who just happened to spin the wheel. Bill's actions in getting those high rollers to spin that wheel did not actually bring more revenue to the casino.
03-26-04, 01:28 PM
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Originally posted by Red Dog
Those were some long lines. I am skeptical that the amount of gambling generated by those who would not have otherwise gambled there is greater than the amount of gambling lost by making gamblers wait in such a line.
Clearly, Bill's team won because Bill signed up high rollers who just happened to spin the wheel. Bill's actions in getting those high rollers to spin that wheel did not actually bring more revenue to the casino.
Those were some long lines. I am skeptical that the amount of gambling generated by those who would not have otherwise gambled there is greater than the amount of gambling lost by making gamblers wait in such a line.
Clearly, Bill's team won because Bill signed up high rollers who just happened to spin the wheel. Bill's actions in getting those high rollers to spin that wheel did not actually bring more revenue to the casino.
03-26-04, 01:29 PM
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Originally posted by neiname
The VIPs didn't even have to spin the wheel, they just needed to swipe their card. I doubt many VIPs would have waited online to spin the wheel.
The VIPs didn't even have to spin the wheel, they just needed to swipe their card. I doubt many VIPs would have waited online to spin the wheel.
Did they even spin the wheel for them? If not, that is even more ridiculous then.
03-26-04, 01:32 PM
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I got the impression that the VIP's spun the wheel, but they had a seperate, shorter, priority line. But it wasn't explicitly shown, I'm drawing conclusions from when Bill was talking with the VIP's and the Showgirl.
03-26-04, 01:36 PM
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Everyone's talking about Amy and Katrina's legs but you're overlooking the goreous gams of the ice queen herself, Carolyn. Sitting in the boardroom, we got camera angle that was meant to do one thing and one thing only, display the bare thighs of the manager of the Trump International Golf Course.
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Everyone's talking about Amy and Katrina's legs but you're overlooking the goreous gams of the ice queen herself, Carolyn. Sitting in the boardroom, we got camera angle that was meant to do one thing and one thing only, display the bare thighs of the manager of the Trump International Golf Course.
D
03-26-04, 01:48 PM
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I was cracking up when the Donald was standing outside and the wind was blowing his hair all over the place and he mentioned that this would at least prove to people that he does have hair (and that he doesn't have combover/hairpiece action going on). The Donald just has some really weird hair. I still think he could do better than his current 'doo, though.