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Comment on So, yeah, that’s it then…all over for The Apprentice by Ursula

Ursula — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 17:58:57 +0000

To answer your last question: As long as you, Paul, watch and comment I shall do so too. I don’t care what that makes me.

My heart skipped a beat when the Lord weighed (for a second) whether to take a risk or play it safe. He is rich, he is retired, why not take a risk? He didn’t. Obviously none of us are nailed to a spot on the greasy pole of respect but he sure did come down a notch or two in my eyes. Old dog, a new approach? And pigs might fly. Talk about an anti climax.

Comment on Self-made millionaire scrapper (sic) chooses safe option over risk-taker…again by So, yeah, that’s it then…all over for The Apprentice « Groves Media

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:23:44 +0000

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Comment on I see dumb people by So, yeah, that’s it then…all over for The Apprentice « Groves Media

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:23:42 +0000

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Comment on Crunch time on The Apprentice by So, yeah, that’s it then…all over for The Apprentice « Groves Media

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 12:23:39 +0000

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Comment on Crunch time on The Apprentice by Paul Groves

Paul Groves — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 18:34:32 +0000

Thanks Ursula.
I think Nick is Dim mainly in the sense that he offers little in the way of shine and despite his well-bred and well-educated manners, he’s a bit clueless and lacking in basic common sense – a failing he shares with 99.9% of candidates.
I do believe it is time to really shake up the format. This series has been weak overall and the standard of candidate has been poor.
Big changes are needed otherwise the show will become a third rate parody of itself. It already feels like they’re doing anything by numbers – its become very formulaic and not very entertaining.

Comment on Crunch time on The Apprentice by bitchontheblog

bitchontheblog — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 18:18:28 +0000

Paul, over the years you have been writing brilliant reviews of the Apprentice. This one being no exception.

Only just watched the last episode, in time before tonight’s finale. Oh, the anticipation of it.

I don’t think Nick ‘dim’. Quite the opposite. He is well bred, well mannered, well spoken, articulate and intelligent. He doesn’t interrupt, waits his turn. He is never rude, never offensive, never defensive, holding up his hands to his mistakes. And always giving others credit where it’s due. I admire the guy for being so calm, so measured, keeping his cool where others flap. He will go far in life and, one day, will be a great husband and father too. What’s happening here, Paul? Am I trying to sell you Nick?

Doesn’t matter whether he wins or not: He is one of life’s good guys.

Looking forward to your summing-up,
Ursula

Comment on Crunch time on The Apprentice by Brinley Groves

Brinley Groves — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:21:45 +0000

I drew particular pleasure at Adam’s “there’s no way on this planet that I’m going to be fired tonight!!!!”

Comment on His little lordship delivers a double whammy on The Apprentice by Paul Groves

Paul Groves — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:43:18 +0000

There is a part of me that wants Adam to win for that reason. I just can’t imagine him and Lord Sugar in business together.

Comment on His little lordship delivers a double whammy on The Apprentice by Brinley Groves

Brinley Groves — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:32:51 +0000

Why oh why didn’t Gabrielle say that Stephen had thoroughly demotivated her as a defence plea?
I fear that the little lord identifies too closely with Adam at that age and we may be in for a shock at the end although what Adam’s cunning plan for a joint venture might be escapes me.

Comment on I don’t know much about The Apprentice, but I know what I like by Paul Groves

Paul Groves — Thu, 17 May 2012 08:36:35 +0000

Last night was entertaining and is worth watching…for all the wrong reasons if you are Lord Sugar and all the right ones if you want a bit of a laugh.
When you refer to the Boris-a-like, are you thinking about Nick “Nice But Dim” – he does have amazingly bad hair, is well spoken and utterly clueless.