Michael - Page 5

TiminPhoenix · 07-07-2004, 07:01 PM

He seems like a decent guy who truly went through a lot of pain as a kid having been abandoned by his biological dad.

Instead of turning bitter or allowing it as an excuse to turn into a slime, he works a job, cares about wanting to be a good dad himself, and seems to have a big heart.

It seems that the show often does a good job of reminding us that first impressions often don't mean anything.

I think he has a chance to be a "Rubert" here, if people give him a chance.

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dfleming2 · 07-07-2004, 07:10 PM

Yes, he could definitely become the fan favorite here... I hope he does well, and I am very glad that he channeled all his feeling of abandonment into an effort to become a much better father.

Miss_Griss · 07-07-2004, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Muduh

I think he seems like a great guy. I can't help but feel that the half sister drama is too much for him. I know that CBS doesn't care about his welfare but I think it was a terrible thing to do to him. He probably needs a therapist to talk with.
He said last night that the little boy is his stepson. Or will be.

Yeah. I thought that was a sick and cruel twist by the producers. And all-time low in not caring about a contestant's feelings/wellbeing. Not impressed here.

Krom · 07-07-2004, 08:31 PM

Well, it also seems like a move destined to make him lose the game. He now has either an automatic ally or enemy depending on how she reacts, and both paths put him at a disadvantage. He's either a target for everyone else for having an automatic vote in pocket, or an angry purple haired woman out to get him.

It's funny, for some reason I've been assuming HE'S the one who applied for BB and she was the draftee... but I wonder now if it could be the reverse.

Kocky_Kamikaze · 07-07-2004, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LrcLinda

Doesn't anyone think it's strange how Michael was asking Jennifer all those questions about her father and she didn't think it was odd? I mean, he asked her if her father ever mentioned his life before he married her Mom and if he had any other children previous to that. And Jennifer just sat there casually answering his questions like they were normal. Those were NOT normal questions you'd ask a complete stranger.

What I didn't understand was why did they decide to huddle in a bunch and ask what each other's last name is? Did they do that in the past BBs?

And since Mike was asking all those questions, especially his last name, why didn't N do the same? Why didn't she throw similar questions about his parents and family? I could only assume that if she did, something would strike her as odd. If I were N I'd have to wonder "Why is this man all up in my personal life like this???"

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I thought the whole thing was weird and stupid, and the twin idea stinks. The twins will get to know all the houseguests and will easily fool them, so what's the point.

And what if they're the first to get voted off?

Qboots · 07-07-2004, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Kocky_Kamikaze

And since Mike was asking all those questions, especially his last name, why didn't N do the same? Why didn't she throw similar questions about his parents and family? I could only assume that if she did, something would strike her as odd. If I were N I'd have to wonder "Why is this man all up in my personal life like this???"

Speaking as someone who is very shy, I would be terrified in a house full of total strangers. I'd be grateful if someone pelted me with questions, so I wouldn't have to come up with things to say. I don't know if this explains Jenn, but it might.

Chach · 07-07-2004, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by LrcLinda

Doesn't anyone think it's strange how Michael was asking Jennifer all those questions about her father and she didn't think it was odd? I mean, he asked her if her father ever mentioned his life before he married her Mom and if he had any other children previous to that. And Jennifer just sat there casually answering his questions like they were normal. Those were NOT normal questions you'd ask a complete stranger.

I thought that was very strange. It made me think that she is either in on this with CBS or is very dense.

LrcLinda · 07-07-2004, 09:20 PM

[quote=Kocky_Kamikaze]What I didn't understand was why did they decide to huddle in a bunch and ask what each other's last name is? Did they do that in the past BBs?

As for the last names, maybe it truly was a coincidence that someone asked what everyone's last name was...or perhaps the Producers prompted them to do that. From what I've heard in the past, the House Guests are coached.

I was thinking that maybe out of the zillions of applications that were received for the show, they noticed that two people living in two different places named the same person as father. Maybe they researched it, found out the truth, then selected both of them for the show. Or, as you suggested, maybe one of them was simply called on to be on the show.

The whole thing is a little too over the top for me. Messing with someone's personal life just for ratings isn't good.

mina · 07-08-2004, 01:20 AM

I thought he was going to be a dumb hick, but he's rather a nice guy. Seems sweet. Quite possibily my favorite, i hope he wins.

hempychick · 07-08-2004, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mom2

I married a SE Oklahoma Redneck 18 years ago. Don't judge the man by the accent, there are many ways to express yourself. I'm hoping they got someone like my husband, who still retains his redneck way of phrasing things, but is brainy enough to earn two degrees and is employed as an environmental chemist.
Please, Michael, don't turn out to be like the hicks they show every time there's a tornadee.

YEA! Someone agrees with me! You know he is just a Good Ole Boy from Oklahoma, and DURANT to boot! WHOA, not many people ever even heard of Durant, GO SOONER OKIE BOY !!!

07-07-2004, 08:31 PM	#44
Krom Fool... but no pity. Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 18,181	Well, it also seems like a move destined to make him lose the game. He now has either an automatic ally or enemy depending on how she reacts, and both paths put him at a disadvantage. He's either a target for everyone else for having an automatic vote in pocket, or an angry purple haired woman out to get him. It's funny, for some reason I've been assuming HE'S the one who applied for BB and she was the draftee... but I wonder now if it could be the reverse. __________________ "Not to denigrate the TV show, but nobody ever died," Cannell said recently. "We drove cars off cliffs and people got out and walked away. We're not going to do that [in the movie]. In this the tone is more dangerous - you can really die. It's very tense and exciting." Stephen J Cannell, on the new A-Team movie being produced

07-07-2004, 07:01 PM	#41
TiminPhoenix FORT Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 66	He seems like a decent guy who truly went through a lot of pain as a kid having been abandoned by his biological dad. Instead of turning bitter or allowing it as an excuse to turn into a slime, he works a job, cares about wanting to be a good dad himself, and seems to have a big heart. It seems that the show often does a good job of reminding us that first impressions often don't mean anything. I think he has a chance to be a "Rubert" here, if people give him a chance.

07-07-2004, 07:10 PM	#42
dfleming2 FORT Fogey Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Flown the coop Age: 25 Posts: 2,947	Yes, he could definitely become the fan favorite here... I hope he does well, and I am very glad that he channeled all his feeling of abandonment into an effort to become a much better father.

07-07-2004, 09:20 PM	#48
LrcLinda FORT Fan Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: South Webster, Ohio Posts: 335	[quote=Kocky_Kamikaze]What I didn't understand was why did they decide to huddle in a bunch and ask what each other's last name is? Did they do that in the past BBs? As for the last names, maybe it truly was a coincidence that someone asked what everyone's last name was...or perhaps the Producers prompted them to do that. From what I've heard in the past, the House Guests are coached. I was thinking that maybe out of the zillions of applications that were received for the show, they noticed that two people living in two different places named the same person as father. Maybe they researched it, found out the truth, then selected both of them for the show. Or, as you suggested, maybe one of them was simply called on to be on the show. The whole thing is a little too over the top for me. Messing with someone's personal life just for ratings isn't good.

07-08-2004, 01:20 AM	#49
mina FORT Newbie Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 37	I thought he was going to be a dumb hick, but he's rather a nice guy. Seems sweet. Quite possibily my favorite, i hope he wins.