Michael - Page 12

Xantham Gum · 07-26-2004, 06:43 PM

There is a lot of criticism of Michael now for being too much of a follower of the metrosexuals (hey didn't they name the "horsemen" after the cowboy after all?) and not having a spine or plan of his own. I think he is a good guy though and people should be easier on him since I honestly think he may actually be mildly retarded (is "nervousing" a word?) Not stupid, I mean he can spell LOBSTER whereas some college graduates can't even manage to spell CHEESSE correctly, or think that a good way to get people to want you to have the money is to lie about being very rich, but you know, just a little slow with no sense of humor and should be given a break if he doesn't realize what jerks he has aligned himself with at the moment. I hope his sister explains it to him soon.

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edgeover17 · 07-26-2004, 09:55 PM

I'm going to call this one like I see it.

I don't think Michael would even be on this show but to allow CBS to pull this DNA factor thing. Michael's only other value to the show is that he provides a counterpoint to Scott and Jase. He's not pretty and is far from polished.

I try not to snap-judge people as "dumb" just by hearing them talk a little, and I'm not doing that with Michael. He's at least smart enough to know "If you can't lick 'em, join 'em." He knows he can't match the frat boys, so an alliance with them is the next best thing.

But while I'd pull for him over Scott or Jase, I give Michael no real chance at all to win this game.

MsFB · 07-31-2004, 12:10 AM

Please someone teach him to enunciate!

He's turning into Boomhauer from King of the Hill.

Krom · 07-31-2004, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xantham Gum

There is a lot of criticism of Michael now for being too much of a follower of the metrosexuals (hey didn't they name the "horsemen" after the cowboy after all?) and not having a spine or plan of his own. I think he is a good guy though and people should be easier on him since I honestly think he may actually be mildly retarded (is "nervousing" a word?) Not stupid, I mean he can spell LOBSTER whereas some college graduates can't even manage to spell CHEESSE correctly, or think that a good way to get people to want you to have the money is to lie about being very rich, but you know, just a little slow with no sense of humor and should be given a break if he doesn't realize what jerks he has aligned himself with at the moment. I hope his sister explains it to him soon.

There's a potential argument that he's doing exactly what we accused Holly of--playing dumb on purpose. Certainly there's more than a little evidence that he's trading his dignity by crawling so far up people's butts as part of a strategy.

Mizz Piper · 08-04-2004, 06:28 PM

I'm sorry but this guy has to be the biggest idiot shmuck I have ever seen on a reality program. Does he not care that people walk all over him? I honestly wish he was up for evitction. I must stop here because I have nothing nice to say about this wanna be cowboy. I am sorry if I have offended anyone who truly cares about this guy.

**fluff** · 08-04-2004, 07:14 PM

I really don't like him much at all.
I was hoping he'd be a mastermind in disguise, no such luck by the looks of things.

Leftcoaster · 08-04-2004, 09:15 PM

As just a guy, not a player, I reckon Michael is alright, though being in close proximity to the alpha dogs for too long has connected him with his feminine side in a way that makes me cringe at times. I started thinking about how the overbearing presence of drought could become a thing of the past if only we could get Cow BOY and a couple dozen more champion weepers together and harvest those tears that seem to be appearing with an ever increasing (so it seems) frequency.

Was Cowboy anticipating being a factor in this show, or a player, before he entered? He may be residing in the house, but they could easily enough keep him in a closet until it comes time to vote for all the sway he has on the others, IMO. I'd like to see him at least once stand on his hind legs at least briefly like Drew has done, but I believe what we see is what we can expect for the duration.

mrcorkles · 08-04-2004, 09:19 PM

I get the feeling that Cowboy Michael has probably never been accepted by the 'cool crowd' and unfortunately for him,he thinks Jase and Scott are cool. They are using him,and he doesn't seem to have a clue. Poor thing.

At the same time it's very hard for me to respect a follower in a game like this. I really wish Jennifer Nakomis would wise her brother up,but I just don't see it happening.

Rab · 08-04-2004, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by pintobean

I believe if I had been Michael I wouldn't have told the other Horsemen about my half-sister. Especially since they took it so well. I might have planned it to my advantage. Had an alliance with Jennifer and playing both angles. It would have been worth a shot. I like him but I don't know if he has much of a shot with the other jocks in the house. I guess we will have to wait and see!

He's staying away from Nakomis to give off the vibe they don't have an alliance. An obvious alliance will put marks on their backs someday but I don't think they've got one. He's still the most boring player I've seen so far in the house.

Leftcoaster · 08-06-2004, 06:13 AM

Is chanting, squeaking, or squealing "ITS HOLLY!" "ITS HOLLY!" "ITS HOLLY!" supposed to have acted as a warding or summoning spell, what do you think?

By the second time Cowboy let loose, I thought it was providential that they'd be headed out for the HOH competition shortly, as it would give the staff time to replace the soiled cushion he was sitting on when the news broke about a twin.

In the end, I think his emotions were pretty evenly matched. Though Holly might terrorize him, at least in his kinky dreams (attaboy, cowpoke!), he also understands Holly as having been basically one of the boys. Only that was before all the boys excepting Jase took their turn sticking a figurative knive in her back the week before.

07-26-2004, 09:55 PM	#112
edgeover17 Keep on rockin' ! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 497	I'm going to call this one like I see it. I don't think Michael would even be on this show but to allow CBS to pull this DNA factor thing. Michael's only other value to the show is that he provides a counterpoint to Scott and Jase. He's not pretty and is far from polished. I try not to snap-judge people as "dumb" just by hearing them talk a little, and I'm not doing that with Michael. He's at least smart enough to know "If you can't lick 'em, join 'em." He knows he can't match the frat boys, so an alliance with them is the next best thing. But while I'd pull for him over Scott or Jase, I give Michael no real chance at all to win this game. __________________ "Better to burn out than just fade away...." - Neil Young

07-31-2004, 12:10 AM	#113
MsFB Not over yet..... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: TiVo-land Posts: 1,126	Please someone teach him to enunciate! He's turning into Boomhauer from King of the Hill. __________________ Send Samantha home to her BABY!

08-04-2004, 06:28 PM	#115
Mizz Piper Checking it all out! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 95	I'm sorry but this guy has to be the biggest idiot shmuck I have ever seen on a reality program. Does he not care that people walk all over him? I honestly wish he was up for evitction. I must stop here because I have nothing nice to say about this wanna be cowboy. I am sorry if I have offended anyone who truly cares about this guy. __________________ Mizz Piper

08-04-2004, 07:14 PM	#116
fluff Why can't we just rewind? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 40,428	I really don't like him much at all. I was hoping he'd be a mastermind in disguise, no such luck by the looks of things. __________________ "That's Numberwang!"

08-04-2004, 09:19 PM	#118
mrcorkles Selling New Machines Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,655	I get the feeling that Cowboy Michael has probably never been accepted by the 'cool crowd' and unfortunately for him,he thinks Jase and Scott are cool. They are using him,and he doesn't seem to have a clue. Poor thing. At the same time it's very hard for me to respect a follower in a game like this. I really wish Jennifer Nakomis would wise her brother up,but I just don't see it happening. __________________ Can't take a good day without a bad one Don't feel just to smile until I had one Where did I learn? I make a fuss about a little thing The rhyme is losing to the riddling

07-26-2004, 06:43 PM	#111
Xantham Gum Artificial Flave Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 364	There is a lot of criticism of Michael now for being too much of a follower of the metrosexuals (hey didn't they name the "horsemen" after the cowboy after all?) and not having a spine or plan of his own. I think he is a good guy though and people should be easier on him since I honestly think he may actually be mildly retarded (is "nervousing" a word?) Not stupid, I mean he can spell LOBSTER whereas some college graduates can't even manage to spell CHEESSE correctly, or think that a good way to get people to want you to have the money is to lie about being very rich, but you know, just a little slow with no sense of humor and should be given a break if he doesn't realize what jerks he has aligned himself with at the moment. I hope his sister explains it to him soon.

08-04-2004, 09:15 PM	#117
Leftcoaster FORT Fogey Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,403	As just a guy, not a player, I reckon Michael is alright, though being in close proximity to the alpha dogs for too long has connected him with his feminine side in a way that makes me cringe at times. I started thinking about how the overbearing presence of drought could become a thing of the past if only we could get Cow BOY and a couple dozen more champion weepers together and harvest those tears that seem to be appearing with an ever increasing (so it seems) frequency. Was Cowboy anticipating being a factor in this show, or a player, before he entered? He may be residing in the house, but they could easily enough keep him in a closet until it comes time to vote for all the sway he has on the others, IMO. I'd like to see him at least once stand on his hind legs at least briefly like Drew has done, but I believe what we see is what we can expect for the duration.

08-06-2004, 06:13 AM	#120
Leftcoaster FORT Fogey Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,403	Is chanting, squeaking, or squealing "ITS HOLLY!" "ITS HOLLY!" "ITS HOLLY!" supposed to have acted as a warding or summoning spell, what do you think? By the second time Cowboy let loose, I thought it was providential that they'd be headed out for the HOH competition shortly, as it would give the staff time to replace the soiled cushion he was sitting on when the news broke about a twin. In the end, I think his emotions were pretty evenly matched. Though Holly might terrorize him, at least in his kinky dreams (attaboy, cowpoke!), he also understands Holly as having been basically one of the boys. Only that was before all the boys excepting Jase took their turn sticking a figurative knive in her back the week before.