5/22 The Apprentice Recap: Double the Pleasure, Double the Fun!

suncat7 · 05-25-2006, 01:40 AM

As we (finally!) near the end to the (excruiatingly boring) season, I thought I'd reflect back just a second on some fired contestants, so we can all be thankful we're not still looking at them. Remember Pepi? NO? Neither do I, but apparently he was a contestant. How about Summer, fired first? NO? Annoying Brent? Yeah, you remember him in that bathrobe, don't you? Ice Queen Andrea? Sure! Lenny, anyone remember my favorite Lenny, the Russian? And Mensa-boy Tarek, surely he's fresh in our minds. My point (and I do have one....and that's my lame Ellen Degeneres rip-off) is that there have been a few colorful characters this season, and some we may not recognize if they passed us on the street. But what are we left with, for the final four? Four of the most boring, unexciting candidates in the history of this show. Lee, Sean, Roxanne and Allie. Let's take a quick look at them.

Lee - called a "politician" over and over this season. Bowed out of 2 tasks due to his religion. Very young. Has shown loyalty this season, which is a trait Trump loves.

Sean - entertained us somewhat with his use of the word "wanker". Developed a crush on fellow candidate, Tammy. Worked his accent for all it was worth in tasks requiring public relations.

Roxanne - not really a stand-out. Complained that her team didn't respect her, yet quick to join forces with Allie to tear down anyone in their path.

Allie - overbearing eye-roller. Stands up for herself and knocks over anyone in her path. Reminds me of one of those teeny yappy dogs that just won't quit barking. (apologizes to yappy dogs the world over for comparing them to Allie...it's not fair to the yappy dogs.)

There you go, our elite final four. Not a Kwame, Troy or Kendra in the bunch. No one like Bill, Randal or Heidi. Not even an Omarosa or Tana the Bedazzling queen. So who is going to last through this episode? Do you even care?

Last week....

Sean cries his magical tears into the salad.

Sean is chopping up a salad in the loft, hoping that his crush Tammy will return, but knows that she's probably being raked over the coals. She did in fact, get raked over the coals and fired. Allie and Roxanne return to the loft, and surprisingly Sean doesn't poison their dinner. Personally I wouldn't have even cooked for them, but that's me. During dinner, Allie and Roxanne go over and over how they didn't gang up on Tammy, and how Tammy was huffing and puffing, etc. Eh, whatver. I'm with Sean on this one.

Wakey, Wakey, Sean's Almost Nakey!
(and that I ripped off from "My Name is Earl" and changed it up a bit. Hey, at least I'm crediting my sources!)
An almost-nakey sleepy Sean runs to answer the phone, in his undies and t-shirt. It's Rona calling, with the meeting time/place, and apparently she saves her breathy sexy voice exclusively for Sean. I've never heard her talk to Trump like that. Then again, we rarely hear her talk

The Task, If You Choose To Accept It....
They meet at the Estee Lauder headquarters on 5th Avenue. I get all excited thinking this task will involve make-up or perfume, but it's just for a product placement for...are you ready? Donald Trump, the Fragrance. One has to wonder what it smells like...new money? Bankruptcy? Bad Hair? Divorce? Pompous blowhard? Thankfully I don't have a smell-o-vision TV, and we find out about the task.

Eenie, meenie, miney, moe, who will be the next to go?

Trump takes a minute to congratulate Allie and Roxanne on still being there, and tells them that what they did to Tammy was not nice. Another dagger to Sean's heart. After forcing them all to admire his Trump fragrance bottle, he tells them that they will be working with Embassy Suites. The task is to create 4 different uniforms - for the front desk, suite keeper, breakfast cook and bellman. They'll have a designer, seamstresses and models, and at the end they'll put on a fashion show for the Embassy Hotel employees. The employees will vote on their favorites.

And Now For Something Completely Different
Trump's eyes and ears this task will be Ivanka and Donald Jr. But did you know that Trump has another son with ex-wife Ivana? And the poor guy looks just like his dad. He's cute now, but is his Dad's bad hair in his future?

Eric is thrilled he doesn't have to wear Trump fragrance.

And just for the heck of it, I liked this picture. It looks like Ivanka and Donald Jr are making a point by putting Eric in the floor.

"While you're down there, see if the maid missed any spots"

So, if this show keeps going, (and please, no, it's got to get cancelled soon!) we could eventually end up with Eric as his eyes and ears, accompanied by Tiffany Trump, his daughter with Marla Maples...

or even his new little baby, Barron.

Ask the People What They Want, But Give Them What YOU Want

"You'll leave some rooms unlocked for us, right?"

Lee is project manager for Gold Rush, and he wants to go interview hotel employees. Sean thinks the girls will tank this one, as Roxanne was dressed like a "fruit sundae", and he's now proud to be a metrosexual. Lee and Sean meet up with a couple of the executives of Embassy Suites, and are told to make the uniforms "crisp, stylish, show some flair, and functional." They go on to talk to some bellmen, who want the uniforms to "vary as the weather varies". They go on and talk to other employees, to find that they pretty much like what they have, and just want improvements.

"No, people on the subway ride home won't laugh at your culottes!"

Allie and Roxanne meet up with the Embassy Suite executives, and are told to balance "style and panache" with "functionality". Allie thinks it's very important to change the uniform from the ground up. The go talk to the front desk person, who complains of non-flattering pleats in the pants. They then present the idea of culottes to the suite keepers (who I will call maids for the rest of this recap) and this idea is met with looks of bewilderment. Allie thinks they have a huge advantage over the men, because the men would never come up with the idea of culottes. Ivanka stops them and asks them to decide on a project manager, and Allie decides she wants it, so she'll have two wins under her belt.

Why Couldn't Tim Gunn Make a Guest Appearance?

"After you finish that, could you design me a tux for my wedding to Tammy?"

Lee and Sean meet up with their designer, Edward. They show him their sketches, tell him all the details, request practical things like grommets for ventilation on the chef's jackets, and overall it goes smoothy. Sean is really, REALLY into telling the designer exactly everything, and I have to say, it's my favorite Sean performance of the season.

"Yes, I said CULOTTES. What do you mean you won't do it?"

Synergy meets with their designer, Marc Bouwer. Allie tells him that they want cutting edge, high fashion. In a side interview, Allie says that it's more important that they be stylish than functional, because the current outfits are frumpy. Allie does know a thing or two about frumpy, just look at that tired hairstyle she's been sporting for weeks on end. Then Allie tells Marc that they want the front desk person in a skirt. Roxanne hates this, but doesn't say a word.

Lee and Sean are at B&J's Fabrics, purchasing their uniform materials, and I have major Project Runway flashbacks. I wish with all my might that Tim Gunn will come in to guide them. Sadly, they quickly zip through it. I was liking this part!

Allie and Roxanne go back to visit Marc, Allie complains about a cuff, and Marc explains that once it's sewn, it won't be as large. Then she complains about a zipper. Then she tells him that she wanted a different fabric for one of the men's outfits. (She wanted charmeuse! On a man! Seriously!) She's really condescending and rude, and if she wanted things differently, perhaps she should have done a bit better explaining what she wanted. (Can you tell I don't like her?) Again, Roxanne is pretty quiet. As they are leaving, Allie says "thank you Michael" and Roxanne's eyes bug out of her head, since the designer's name is Marc. He says "Michael?" and rude Allie says "oh, I don't know why I said that, thank you Marc." Marc refrains from bitch-slapping Allie across the room, but probably only because he wants to continue designing for Melania. I actually don't think Trump would have cared if he had of smacked Allie, though. It would have made for good TV!

You Know That Dream, Where You're Walking Down The Runway, Naked?

A couple of Gold Rush's designs.

Runway time. The Embassy Suites executives come out and tell the audience of Embassy Suite employees that they'll be voting on the designs.

Front Desk Uniform
Gold Rush's front desk uniform is first. (seen on the left in the photo above.) Pinstripe, cashmere/wool blend, accented with an Embassy green scarf. Very classic, yet stylish. Synergy's is next, and it makes me think of a stewardess. Fitted wrap jacket with satin ties over a tight skirt. Roxanne FINALLY speaks to comment "they're going more traditional than we were."

Breakfast Cook Uniform
Gold Rush's is a white chef's jacket with venting under the arms over black cargo pants. The cap is white with black trim. Roxanne is speaking AGAIN, in a side interview, to say she thinks Gold Rush's outfit is stuffy, and that they're playing it safe. Synergy's uniform comes out, and it's SHINY khaki, fitted with asymmetrical lines and green trim, with a khaki hat. Very Jetson-esque.

Bellman's Uniform
Gold Rush's Bellman uniform is on the right in the photo above. It's breathable waterproof cotton, with a removable grey fleece lining. Ivanka comments that it's "great". Synergy's comes out next. It's a twist on a Neru jacket with cropped sleeves and protruding cuffs, and frankly it's hideous. Sean comments that he'd feel completely demasculinzed wearing that, and he's right on the money.

Suite Keepers
Gold Rush is first, with something quite similar to what the suite keepers had before, a comfortable outfit but just a bit sleeker. The suite keepers in the audience really like it. Synergy's suite keeper uniform comes out, and it's shiny khaki culottes with a top that has HUGE Snow-White level puffed sleeves and green trim. There's even a ruffled apron. (Ruffled!) I find it hard to believe that any female on this earth could design something so bad, but Allie and Roxanne are just clapping away, totally pleased with themselves. Allie comments that she's very pleased with their uniforms, and that the details are impeccable. She also comments that the details in Gold Rush's uniforms is "tough to find."

Do Trump's Kids Only Eat with Platinum Spoons?

If only I could have ever been this excited while watching this show.

Time for the announcement of who won. As if it's not obvious from those uniforms. Everyone meets for the verdict. The Embassy Suite executives say they have a clear winner, and that it's something they will want to use throughout the whole company. Ivanka reads audience comments on Gold Rush "Gold Rush looks comfortable to work in. Gold Rush rocks. The style is fresh and warm. Uniforms are modern, sophisticated, yet professional." 83 out of 120 employees preferred their designs. Donald Jr. read the audience comments for Synergy "The material doesn't look comfortable. Nice designs, wrong color scheme. Synergy was too edgy, and not practical. Designs, while beautiful on the models, would not compliment all body types." 37 out of 120 audience members picked Synergy. (and I think those 37 should immediately be fired, because they have no taste whatsoever.) Gold Rush wins! In a side interview, Sean says "Tammy, baby, that was for you!" Their reward is to have dinner with Ivanka and Donald Jr. at Aquavit. I find the rewards boring overall, and this one is no exception. They go, they talk, they laugh, they eat. Meh. I'll say this, both of these Trump kids seem very personable and fun to be around, and they really seem to care about their dad alot.

"No, you're the best!" "You're right, I am!"

"Well no, now that we lost, everything was your idea!"

Roxanne and Allie are hanging out in the bedroom, mourning their loss. Allie is in denial that anything was not stylish, or uncomfortable. Roxanne counters with "what's uncomfortable is that it's our last night together!" and climbs in bed to hug Allie. In a side interview, Roxanne says she won't throw Allie under the bus to win. Meanwhile, Allie is checking the bus schedules to see what time to sacrifice Roxanne.

Boardroom

"Mr. Trump, the truth is, she rolled her eyes at me AND sighed."

Allie and Roxanne enter the boardroom for the firing. Trumps asks Allie what went wrong, but she says nothing particularly went wrong, and they're proud of their final product. Roxanne says nothing. Ivanka dresses them down up one side and down the other about the designs and functionality, and Allie counters with that they had an innovative idea with the culottes. Trump asks whose idea that was, and Allie replies "I don't want to say it was either of our ideas". Well, heck NO, not now, that you lost. I guess Brent called up and put that idea in your head, or aliens did when you were sleeping.

Trumps asks Roxanne (who has been mute up until now) if she thinks she would have done a better job as project manager. Roxanne starts to say "Yeee..." then catches herself. She finally spits out "there are certain things I might have been more vocal about changing if I were project manager." Trump asks if she spoke up, and she says she did, that she wanted the front desk person in pants. Allie says that Roxanne never expressed that to her. Donald Jr. asks who was in charge of design, and Allie says it was both of them, and that she is really surprised to hear Roxanne say she would have picked different designs. Roxanne, who finally manages to get a voice, says that she told Allie she wanted the front desk person in pants, and they get in a stupid "that's true, no that's not true" debate for a second. Allie says the designs were 50/50, and Roxanne says she agrees "to an extent" then says that most of them were Allie's. So which is it? You agree it was 50/50, or most of them were Allie's? Then, rocket scientist Roxanne tells Trump that ideally she'd like him to keep them both, which is a dumbass thing to say when you know one of you are going home. Then she says "well, I'd have to say you should fire Allie". Because apparently she has about one brain cell left to know not to volunteer herself, since Trump would take her up on that in a heartbeat.

Ivanka (who I think should be on this show full time instead of Carolyn) jumps on Roxanne's weakness, and tells her that she doesn't have much conviction, because she's always saying "I think I'm better" and Ivanka asks "ARE you better?" Roxanne, who I would never want as a lawyer because she has no backbone, finally says "I AM better, because I'm a great mixture between instinct and education." That must be the instinct to shut the hell up all the time and hope your opponent digs their own grave. Trump Jr. says that's a generic answer. Allie says she's better qualified, then with her newfound backbone, Roxanne says that Allie didn't have respect for the professionals they worked with. (A day late and dollor short here, Roxanne.)

Allie says their designer made a mistake, but that she was sooo nice and apologetic (lie). Trump asks Roxanne "So you think she made a mistake in the way she dealt with the experts?" and Roxanne answers "Yes!" Trump wants to know why she never said that before, and she lamely says because they were just talking about the designs before. Annndddd...that bus should be right on schedule, any second.... YES, here it is! Allie gives Roxanne the huge shove under the bus with "Roxanne just sat back and said nothing." splat Then Allie says "She had attitude not just with Marc Bouwer but on tasks. If you ask any of the original Synergy team, Roxanne has a harder time getting along with the project managers." splat splat splat splat (that was the bus backing up over Roxanne, running her over again, and repeating.)

Allie continues "She is more difficult to work with than me, I'm a chameleon!" No, Allie, you have your creepy creatures wrong, you are a SNAKE. They keep up with the barbs about each other, then Allie even takes credit for Roxanne's two wins. Trump finally stops them, and says he thinks they really like each other, but because they lost they're going after each other like cats and dogs. He expresses his disappointment in them being so close, yet attacking each other like that. Then he fires them both. YAY! That much closer to the end of this crappy show!

In the outer reception area, they hug, and Roxanne asks "are we still friends?" to which Allie says "of course." In the cab, Allie and Roxanne go all Penn & Teller, with Allie doing all the talking, and Roxanne making different facial expressions. But Roxanne does manage to chime in on the last of "We left with our friendship".

Join us next week for the penultimate episode recapped by the uber-delicious Roseskid. Lee and Sean are our final two, and will pick their fellow contestants to help them with their tasks. Somehow I bet Sean picks Tammy.

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mrdobolina · 05-25-2006, 11:41 AM

Thanks for the recap, Suncat!

What has become of what used to be one of my favorite shows? It is so BORING now! Is it because the casting is terrible? I'm not certain, but this show has had some really great seasons (seasons 1, 3, and 4) and some real duds. And this one is the dud-liest.

Kip · 05-25-2006, 04:47 PM

Reminds me of one of those teeny yappy dogs that just won't quit barking. (apologizes to yappy dogs the world over for comparing them to Allie...it's not fair to the yappy dogs.)

One has to wonder what it smells like...new money? Bankruptcy? Bad Hair? Divorce? Pompous blowhard?

"No, people on the subway ride home won't laugh at your culottes!"

Allie does know a thing or two about frumpy, just look at that tired hairstyle she's been sporting for weeks on end.

In a side interview, Roxanne says she won't throw Allie under the bus to win. Meanwhile, Allie is checking the bus schedules to see what time to sacrifice Roxanne.

Brilliant, as usual, Suncat! And loved "The Donald Hair" on the baby.

hot_chocolate · 05-25-2006, 07:36 PM

Great recap for a terrible episode of a crappy show!

William13 · 05-25-2006, 09:39 PM

If the Donald is as smart as he thinks he is, why does the interview process take 14 weeks? This season the 14 weeks seem like 14 months. I don't think that any of these people are qualified to mow his lawn.
Which all leads me to wonder how you can manage to make the recaps so interesting and funny.

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Annndddd...that bus should be right on schedule, any second.... YES, here it is! Allie gives Roxanne the huge shove under the bus with "Roxanne just sat back and said nothing." splat Then Allie says "She had attitude not just with Marc Bouwer but on tasks. If you ask any of the original Synergy team, Roxanne has a harder time getting along with the project managers." splat splat splat splat (that was the bus backing up over Roxanne, running her over again, and repeating.)

As I type this I am still laughing over that paragraph. As much as I enjoyed watching Allie get fired, I enjoyed your description of the event even more.
I loved the pictures and the captions too. Thanks for your alchemy with the recap: turning base tv into gold.

Nintai · 05-26-2006, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by suncat7

Roxanne, who I would never want as a lawyer because she has no backbone, finally says "I AM better, because I'm a great mixture between instinct and education."

Roxanne is an appelate lawyer which is predominately a paperwork job. You know, search for a way to weasel out of a verdict? Ahh, yes, now her boardroom antics make sense.

dzzyedge · 05-26-2006, 02:30 AM

This season has been the worse..and no I don't remember Pepe...at all.

I love the recap....and I wish you had pictures of Allie and Roxanne's designs. I wanted to show my daughter what they looked like.....LOL.... You just can't descibe them...though you did a pretty perfect job...

PhoneGrrrl · 05-26-2006, 03:28 AM

Great recap, sunny! I missed the show, but I knew I could count on the 'cap here.

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It's a twist on a Neru jacket with cropped sleeves and protruding cuffs, and frankly it's hideous.

This quote made me go over to the Yahoo site to check out the designs. ITA--"hideous" is on the money. What in the name of Tim Gunn were they thinking!?!? Between that design and the suitekeeper design, they should be put in the Fashion Hall of Shame.

SentFromHeaven · 05-26-2006, 06:46 AM

Spectacular recap, Suncat! Well done!

Ace · 05-26-2006, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by suncat7

Donald Trump, the Fragrance. One has to wonder what it smells like...new money? Bankruptcy? Bad Hair? Divorce? Pompous blowhard?

05-25-2006, 01:40 AM	#1
suncat7 A pirate's life for me Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Black Pearl Posts: 7,997	5/22 The Apprentice Recap: Double the Pleasure, Double the Fun! As we (finally!) near the end to the (excruiatingly boring) season, I thought I'd reflect back just a second on some fired contestants, so we can all be thankful we're not still looking at them. Remember Pepi? NO? Neither do I, but apparently he was a contestant. How about Summer, fired first? NO? Annoying Brent? Yeah, you remember him in that bathrobe, don't you? Ice Queen Andrea? Sure! Lenny, anyone remember my favorite Lenny, the Russian? And Mensa-boy Tarek, surely he's fresh in our minds. My point (and I do have one....and that's my lame Ellen Degeneres rip-off) is that there have been a few colorful characters this season, and some we may not recognize if they passed us on the street. But what are we left with, for the final four? Four of the most boring, unexciting candidates in the history of this show. Lee, Sean, Roxanne and Allie. Let's take a quick look at them. Lee - called a "politician" over and over this season. Bowed out of 2 tasks due to his religion. Very young. Has shown loyalty this season, which is a trait Trump loves. Sean - entertained us somewhat with his use of the word "wanker". Developed a crush on fellow candidate, Tammy. Worked his accent for all it was worth in tasks requiring public relations. Roxanne - not really a stand-out. Complained that her team didn't respect her, yet quick to join forces with Allie to tear down anyone in their path. Allie - overbearing eye-roller. Stands up for herself and knocks over anyone in her path. Reminds me of one of those teeny yappy dogs that just won't quit barking. (apologizes to yappy dogs the world over for comparing them to Allie...it's not fair to the yappy dogs.) There you go, our elite final four. Not a Kwame, Troy or Kendra in the bunch. No one like Bill, Randal or Heidi. Not even an Omarosa or Tana the Bedazzling queen. So who is going to last through this episode? Do you even care? Last week.... Sean cries his magical tears into the salad. Sean is chopping up a salad in the loft, hoping that his crush Tammy will return, but knows that she's probably being raked over the coals. She did in fact, get raked over the coals and fired. Allie and Roxanne return to the loft, and surprisingly Sean doesn't poison their dinner. Personally I wouldn't have even cooked for them, but that's me. During dinner, Allie and Roxanne go over and over how they didn't gang up on Tammy, and how Tammy was huffing and puffing, etc. Eh, whatver. I'm with Sean on this one. Wakey, Wakey, Sean's Almost Nakey! (and that I ripped off from "My Name is Earl" and changed it up a bit. Hey, at least I'm crediting my sources!) An almost-nakey sleepy Sean runs to answer the phone, in his undies and t-shirt. It's Rona calling, with the meeting time/place, and apparently she saves her breathy sexy voice exclusively for Sean. I've never heard her talk to Trump like that. Then again, we rarely hear her talk The Task, If You Choose To Accept It.... They meet at the Estee Lauder headquarters on 5th Avenue. I get all excited thinking this task will involve make-up or perfume, but it's just for a product placement for...are you ready? Donald Trump, the Fragrance. One has to wonder what it smells like...new money? Bankruptcy? Bad Hair? Divorce? Pompous blowhard? Thankfully I don't have a smell-o-vision TV, and we find out about the task. Eenie, meenie, miney, moe, who will be the next to go? Trump takes a minute to congratulate Allie and Roxanne on still being there, and tells them that what they did to Tammy was not nice. Another dagger to Sean's heart. After forcing them all to admire his Trump fragrance bottle, he tells them that they will be working with Embassy Suites. The task is to create 4 different uniforms - for the front desk, suite keeper, breakfast cook and bellman. They'll have a designer, seamstresses and models, and at the end they'll put on a fashion show for the Embassy Hotel employees. The employees will vote on their favorites. And Now For Something Completely Different Trump's eyes and ears this task will be Ivanka and Donald Jr. But did you know that Trump has another son with ex-wife Ivana? And the poor guy looks just like his dad. He's cute now, but is his Dad's bad hair in his future? Eric is thrilled he doesn't have to wear Trump fragrance. And just for the heck of it, I liked this picture. It looks like Ivanka and Donald Jr are making a point by putting Eric in the floor. "While you're down there, see if the maid missed any spots" So, if this show keeps going, (and please, no, it's got to get cancelled soon!) we could eventually end up with Eric as his eyes and ears, accompanied by Tiffany Trump, his daughter with Marla Maples... or even his new little baby, Barron. Ask the People What They Want, But Give Them What YOU Want "You'll leave some rooms unlocked for us, right?" Lee is project manager for Gold Rush, and he wants to go interview hotel employees. Sean thinks the girls will tank this one, as Roxanne was dressed like a "fruit sundae", and he's now proud to be a metrosexual. Lee and Sean meet up with a couple of the executives of Embassy Suites, and are told to make the uniforms "crisp, stylish, show some flair, and functional." They go on to talk to some bellmen, who want the uniforms to "vary as the weather varies". They go on and talk to other employees, to find that they pretty much like what they have, and just want improvements. "No, people on the subway ride home won't laugh at your culottes!" Allie and Roxanne meet up with the Embassy Suite executives, and are told to balance "style and panache" with "functionality". Allie thinks it's very important to change the uniform from the ground up. The go talk to the front desk person, who complains of non-flattering pleats in the pants. They then present the idea of culottes to the suite keepers (who I will call maids for the rest of this recap) and this idea is met with looks of bewilderment. Allie thinks they have a huge advantage over the men, because the men would never come up with the idea of culottes. Ivanka stops them and asks them to decide on a project manager, and Allie decides she wants it, so she'll have two wins under her belt. Why Couldn't Tim Gunn Make a Guest Appearance? "After you finish that, could you design me a tux for my wedding to Tammy?" Lee and Sean meet up with their designer, Edward. They show him their sketches, tell him all the details, request practical things like grommets for ventilation on the chef's jackets, and overall it goes smoothy. Sean is really, REALLY into telling the designer exactly everything, and I have to say, it's my favorite Sean performance of the season. "Yes, I said CULOTTES. What do you mean you won't do it?" Synergy meets with their designer, Marc Bouwer. Allie tells him that they want cutting edge, high fashion. In a side interview, Allie says that it's more important that they be stylish than functional, because the current outfits are frumpy. Allie does know a thing or two about frumpy, just look at that tired hairstyle she's been sporting for weeks on end. Then Allie tells Marc that they want the front desk person in a skirt. Roxanne hates this, but doesn't say a word. Lee and Sean are at B&J's Fabrics, purchasing their uniform materials, and I have major Project Runway flashbacks. I wish with all my might that Tim Gunn will come in to guide them. Sadly, they quickly zip through it. I was liking this part! Allie and Roxanne go back to visit Marc, Allie complains about a cuff, and Marc explains that once it's sewn, it won't be as large. Then she complains about a zipper. Then she tells him that she wanted a different fabric for one of the men's outfits. (She wanted charmeuse! On a man! Seriously!) She's really condescending and rude, and if she wanted things differently, perhaps she should have done a bit better explaining what she wanted. (Can you tell I don't like her?) Again, Roxanne is pretty quiet. As they are leaving, Allie says "thank you Michael" and Roxanne's eyes bug out of her head, since the designer's name is Marc. He says "Michael?" and rude Allie says "oh, I don't know why I said that, thank you Marc." Marc refrains from bitch-slapping Allie across the room, but probably only because he wants to continue designing for Melania. I actually don't think Trump would have cared if he had of smacked Allie, though. It would have made for good TV! You Know That Dream, Where You're Walking Down The Runway, Naked? A couple of Gold Rush's designs. Runway time. The Embassy Suites executives come out and tell the audience of Embassy Suite employees that they'll be voting on the designs. Front Desk Uniform Gold Rush's front desk uniform is first. (seen on the left in the photo above.) Pinstripe, cashmere/wool blend, accented with an Embassy green scarf. Very classic, yet stylish. Synergy's is next, and it makes me think of a stewardess. Fitted wrap jacket with satin ties over a tight skirt. Roxanne FINALLY speaks to comment "they're going more traditional than we were." Breakfast Cook Uniform Gold Rush's is a white chef's jacket with venting under the arms over black cargo pants. The cap is white with black trim. Roxanne is speaking AGAIN, in a side interview, to say she thinks Gold Rush's outfit is stuffy, and that they're playing it safe. Synergy's uniform comes out, and it's SHINY khaki, fitted with asymmetrical lines and green trim, with a khaki hat. Very Jetson-esque. Bellman's Uniform Gold Rush's Bellman uniform is on the right in the photo above. It's breathable waterproof cotton, with a removable grey fleece lining. Ivanka comments that it's "great". Synergy's comes out next. It's a twist on a Neru jacket with cropped sleeves and protruding cuffs, and frankly it's hideous. Sean comments that he'd feel completely demasculinzed wearing that, and he's right on the money. Suite Keepers Gold Rush is first, with something quite similar to what the suite keepers had before, a comfortable outfit but just a bit sleeker. The suite keepers in the audience really like it. Synergy's suite keeper uniform comes out, and it's shiny khaki culottes with a top that has HUGE Snow-White level puffed sleeves and green trim. There's even a ruffled apron. (Ruffled!) I find it hard to believe that any female on this earth could design something so bad, but Allie and Roxanne are just clapping away, totally pleased with themselves. Allie comments that she's very pleased with their uniforms, and that the details are impeccable. She also comments that the details in Gold Rush's uniforms is "tough to find." Do Trump's Kids Only Eat with Platinum Spoons? If only I could have ever been this excited while watching this show. Time for the announcement of who won. As if it's not obvious from those uniforms. Everyone meets for the verdict. The Embassy Suite executives say they have a clear winner, and that it's something they will want to use throughout the whole company. Ivanka reads audience comments on Gold Rush "Gold Rush looks comfortable to work in. Gold Rush rocks. The style is fresh and warm. Uniforms are modern, sophisticated, yet professional." 83 out of 120 employees preferred their designs. Donald Jr. read the audience comments for Synergy "The material doesn't look comfortable. Nice designs, wrong color scheme. Synergy was too edgy, and not practical. Designs, while beautiful on the models, would not compliment all body types." 37 out of 120 audience members picked Synergy. (and I think those 37 should immediately be fired, because they have no taste whatsoever.) Gold Rush wins! In a side interview, Sean says "Tammy, baby, that was for you!" Their reward is to have dinner with Ivanka and Donald Jr. at Aquavit. I find the rewards boring overall, and this one is no exception. They go, they talk, they laugh, they eat. Meh. I'll say this, both of these Trump kids seem very personable and fun to be around, and they really seem to care about their dad alot. "No, you're the best!" "You're right, I am!" "Well no, now that we lost, everything was your idea!" Roxanne and Allie are hanging out in the bedroom, mourning their loss. Allie is in denial that anything was not stylish, or uncomfortable. Roxanne counters with "what's uncomfortable is that it's our last night together!" and climbs in bed to hug Allie. In a side interview, Roxanne says she won't throw Allie under the bus to win. Meanwhile, Allie is checking the bus schedules to see what time to sacrifice Roxanne. Boardroom "Mr. Trump, the truth is, she rolled her eyes at me AND sighed." Allie and Roxanne enter the boardroom for the firing. Trumps asks Allie what went wrong, but she says nothing particularly went wrong, and they're proud of their final product. Roxanne says nothing. Ivanka dresses them down up one side and down the other about the designs and functionality, and Allie counters with that they had an innovative idea with the culottes. Trump asks whose idea that was, and Allie replies "I don't want to say it was either of our ideas". Well, heck NO, not now, that you lost. I guess Brent called up and put that idea in your head, or aliens did when you were sleeping. Trumps asks Roxanne (who has been mute up until now) if she thinks she would have done a better job as project manager. Roxanne starts to say "Yeee..." then catches herself. She finally spits out "there are certain things I might have been more vocal about changing if I were project manager." Trump asks if she spoke up, and she says she did, that she wanted the front desk person in pants. Allie says that Roxanne never expressed that to her. Donald Jr. asks who was in charge of design, and Allie says it was both of them, and that she is really surprised to hear Roxanne say she would have picked different designs. Roxanne, who finally manages to get a voice, says that she told Allie she wanted the front desk person in pants, and they get in a stupid "that's true, no that's not true" debate for a second. Allie says the designs were 50/50, and Roxanne says she agrees "to an extent" then says that most of them were Allie's. So which is it? You agree it was 50/50, or most of them were Allie's? Then, rocket scientist Roxanne tells Trump that ideally she'd like him to keep them both, which is a dumbass thing to say when you know one of you are going home. Then she says "well, I'd have to say you should fire Allie". Because apparently she has about one brain cell left to know not to volunteer herself, since Trump would take her up on that in a heartbeat. Ivanka (who I think should be on this show full time instead of Carolyn) jumps on Roxanne's weakness, and tells her that she doesn't have much conviction, because she's always saying "I think I'm better" and Ivanka asks "ARE you better?" Roxanne, who I would never want as a lawyer because she has no backbone, finally says "I AM better, because I'm a great mixture between instinct and education." That must be the instinct to shut the hell up all the time and hope your opponent digs their own grave. Trump Jr. says that's a generic answer. Allie says she's better qualified, then with her newfound backbone, Roxanne says that Allie didn't have respect for the professionals they worked with. (A day late and dollor short here, Roxanne.) Allie says their designer made a mistake, but that she was sooo nice and apologetic (lie). Trump asks Roxanne "So you think she made a mistake in the way she dealt with the experts?" and Roxanne answers "Yes!" Trump wants to know why she never said that before, and she lamely says because they were just talking about the designs before. Annndddd...that bus should be right on schedule, any second.... YES, here it is! Allie gives Roxanne the huge shove under the bus with "Roxanne just sat back and said nothing." splat Then Allie says "She had attitude not just with Marc Bouwer but on tasks. If you ask any of the original Synergy team, Roxanne has a harder time getting along with the project managers." splat splat splat splat (that was the bus backing up over Roxanne, running her over again, and repeating.) Allie continues "She is more difficult to work with than me, I'm a chameleon!" No, Allie, you have your creepy creatures wrong, you are a SNAKE. They keep up with the barbs about each other, then Allie even takes credit for Roxanne's two wins. Trump finally stops them, and says he thinks they really like each other, but because they lost they're going after each other like cats and dogs. He expresses his disappointment in them being so close, yet attacking each other like that. Then he fires them both. YAY! That much closer to the end of this crappy show! In the outer reception area, they hug, and Roxanne asks "are we still friends?" to which Allie says "of course." In the cab, Allie and Roxanne go all Penn & Teller, with Allie doing all the talking, and Roxanne making different facial expressions. But Roxanne does manage to chime in on the last of "We left with our friendship". Join us next week for the penultimate episode recapped by the uber-delicious Roseskid. Lee and Sean are our final two, and will pick their fellow contestants to help them with their tasks. Somehow I bet Sean picks Tammy. Where would YOU like a hidden zipper? contact suncat7@fansofrealitytv.net __________________ Always looking for cat treats! Breathe out, so I can breathe you in... Last edited by suncat7; 05-25-2006 at 02:09 AM.

05-25-2006, 11:41 AM	#2
mrdobolina Can They Do It?? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Miami of Canada Age: 36 Posts: 3,254	Thanks for the recap, Suncat! What has become of what used to be one of my favorite shows? It is so BORING now! Is it because the casting is terrible? I'm not certain, but this show has had some really great seasons (seasons 1, 3, and 4) and some real duds. And this one is the dud-liest. __________________ "You don't own a TV?!? What's all your furniture pointed at?" Joey Tribianni It's not who you are underneath, but what you do that defines you.

05-25-2006, 07:36 PM	#4
hot_chocolate Bon Jovi/RHCP Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Calgary Age: 17 Posts: 1,490	Great recap for a terrible episode of a crappy show! __________________ "Without rules, we all might as well be up in a tree flinging our crap at each other." -Red Forman, That 70's Show Oswald & Danny: We work this bench. Charla & Mirna: Then we'll sleep on this bench. Oswald & Danny: There's no sleeping... You didn't get the joke. (TAR 11)

05-26-2006, 06:46 AM	#9
SentFromHeaven I Love Chad Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 477	Spectacular recap, Suncat! Well done! __________________ Check out my avatar It's Chad Michael Murray!

05-25-2006, 04:47 PM	#3
Kip FORT Fan Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 390	Reminds me of one of those teeny yappy dogs that just won't quit barking. (apologizes to yappy dogs the world over for comparing them to Allie...it's not fair to the yappy dogs.) One has to wonder what it smells like...new money? Bankruptcy? Bad Hair? Divorce? Pompous blowhard? "No, people on the subway ride home won't laugh at your culottes!" Allie does know a thing or two about frumpy, just look at that tired hairstyle she's been sporting for weeks on end. In a side interview, Roxanne says she won't throw Allie under the bus to win. Meanwhile, Allie is checking the bus schedules to see what time to sacrifice Roxanne. Brilliant, as usual, Suncat! And loved "The Donald Hair" on the baby.

05-26-2006, 02:30 AM	#7
dzzyedge Kicked out of the hive Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 708	This season has been the worse..and no I don't remember Pepe...at all. I love the recap....and I wish you had pictures of Allie and Roxanne's designs. I wanted to show my daughter what they looked like.....LOL.... You just can't descibe them...though you did a pretty perfect job...