Originally starting 10 years ago there was a show entitled "The Apprentice". It was full of regular Joes and Janes making their way in the world of reality TV with a White collar bend. These people fought hard to achieve their wins. A big money (to them) job was up for grabs to the winner. Like many reality shows, it was chocked full of bean counters who were there to create drama and conflict. About that time, was a show called "The Surreal life" which had a bunch of washed out train wreck actors living in a house....and we all watched the clashing of egos and narcissism.
Then in 2008, lightning struck Donald Trumps Hair piece and he came out with "Celebrity Apprentice". This was the meeting of two unlikely reality ideas. Of course there is no way Donald would have thought of it on his own. This is the kind of bullshit that is pitched by the ice cream pizza salesman ("ANYTHING is better when combined with something else that is GOOD!"). This IS, however, something someone like Donald Trump would have bought with two fistfuls of blank checks...because when it comes to artistic vision, he's a hell of an accountant!
That is not to say that Celebrity Apprentice is not a success...it IS to say, however, that it is WAY over budget than regular Apprentice on top of being both Gaudy and exploitive. Given enough nurturing, regular Apprentice could have been on-par with Survivor.
Regular Apprentice is full of those who are hungry for the win. This brings out all the best and the worst of them. Sociologically and Psychologically intriguing. Celebrity apprentice is full of neurotics and, in some cases, full on brain damaged individuals (No names, but his initials are Gary Busey) that the game exploits for its own 'Amusement'. It is unethical and irresponsible.
During the end of Survivor, after the vote, there was little delay in announcing the winner. THEN came the review show that had some nice tidbits for people to examine more closely. It was interesting. The review show THEY MADE PART OF Celebrity Apprentice. They didn't announce the winner until the very end of a stupidly padded out 3 hour finale. It was SO insulting that I really didn't care who they said had won 20 minutes prior to the end...and I switched it off. It was irrelevant to me. "Trace" apparently...who the fuck cares? These guys have more money than God. Why should I care if the get a relative pittance to their selected charity??? It's as ridiculous as Donald Trump's hair. I don't get it. Trace flew under the radar for most of the season. He had two modes: 'shut up' and 'get pissy' for most of it.
The show lost most of its credibility when Stephen Baldwin was fired instead of Gary Busey. Both Gary and Stephen were as sharp as a tack...but Gary was more on the flat round side. I understand the need for loose cannons to keep everyone hopping, but Donald doesn't even TRY to hide the fact of this exploitation.
Jubilee showgirls: $117 per ticket
Blue Man Group $125 per ticket
Penn and Teller $116.50 per ticket
No one is hurting for money. The problem is the show is hurting for imagination. People watch the finale because they want more of what they have come to expect from the show from the beginning. Not some bullshit padded out 3 hour piss poor variety telethon...holding the "Winner" as hostage until the very last minutes. Donald has a Hotel in Vegas...What is it called?
- "The Poseidon"? Do an underwater theme with servers in attractive aqua colors and wonderful large aquariums...maybe the worlds largest waterslide through the middle of one?
no
- "The Space Station"? Golden age Sci fi themed Casino. Glass elevators with a revolving restaurant at the top. A roller coaster that rides down the inside of a IMAX style semi Transparent wall. Golden age retro sci fi server girls.
no
-"Trump" A well built, luxurious but Non Descript Hotel. 10 minute walk off the strip.
Yes
Oh yeah. The (enter your last name here) style. Famous...right up there with Regent and Art Deco.
An obvious choice for egotistical overrated accountants everywhere. I mean I've heard about compensating but seriously???
...And that says it right there. Donald Trump is the kind of mogul that would give a gift of a wallet with your first name written on the outside in solid gold letters...and not understand why it is stupid. Celebrity apprentice is exactly what happens when you throw more money than imagination and passion at a product. The 3 hour Variety Club Telethon tonight sealed their fate as far as I'm concerned.
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