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Old 28-09-2010, 16:48
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Oh goody, the Estate Agent appears to be an idiot again this year

Surely Dan Harris is Tim Vine in disguise
Only in his photo, they all look really weird in their photos and then surprisingly normal in their videos.
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Old 28-09-2010, 16:50
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That's what I've always thought was missing from the apprentice, time travel, perhaps we'll see him refusing the offer of a life in the usual people carrier before he heads of to get a head start in tasks in his delorean.


Ah, that explains why Nick Hewer is increasingly pulling so many faces, he's Doc Brown!
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Old 28-09-2010, 18:09
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Seems like a bigger group this year. Stuart Baggs could be something of an amusing character judging from his interview Any other first impressions?
Just reading his description - what is a telecom entrepreneur??? One of those stalls that "unlocks " your phone or someone who sells answer phones? He can hardly be competing with BT?
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Old 28-09-2010, 18:25
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He'll be on his bike fairly quickly with that attitude...
Taxi for SpeedRacer!!!
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Old 28-09-2010, 18:25
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Just reading his description - what is a telecom entrepreneur??? One of those stalls that "unlocks " your phone or someone who sells answer phones? He can hardly be competing with BT?
Well not quite, more like competing with Manx Telecom. Another poster on this thread found his business (might contain spoilers). Looks to supply wi-fi to the Isle of Man.
And to be fair, also looks to be a proper and possibly sizable thriving business, unlike some of the hot-air jobs that candidates have in their past (and future). None of which stops him from being a bit of a bell end of course.
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Old 28-09-2010, 19:31
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Like Chris did, anyone who describes themself as extremely funny makes me not like them instantly. No-one can actually say that about themself and get away with it.
On the other hand, like Christopher, anyone who uses the word abrupt I immediately like.

Jamie's looking to become the 'bumper sticker' candidate with all those cliched sayings.

Don't know why alot of them seem to be pushing this 'wackiness' about them. Lord Sugar doesn't like that, he likes someone who gets straight-to-the-point. Kind of like Laura is, although saying she's a man in a woman's body is just a bit too direct.

Paloma certainly wins the award for the most intriguing and slightly scary opening statements.

I like Raleigh for some bizarre reason. I knew I would when I saw his pic. Also liked Sandeesh talking about her dad's ears.
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Old 28-09-2010, 21:50
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Why do they all look like they've chewed a wasp, none of them are smiling.

Ralleigh looks he could be an unbearable mummys-boy prick.
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Old 29-09-2010, 01:12
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Some other thoughts:

Chris - I have met many people like you in my life, there are plenty arrogant public school boys working in investment banks that don't show anyone any respect.

Christopher - he sure doesn't look like a trained killer

Dan - seemingly too normal for this show then he called himself an enigma.

Jamie - meh not particularly interesting.

Joanna - really like her and interested to see how she gets on.

Joy - 'a bit emotional' odds on first for tears?

Laura - 'man in a woman's body' really hope she isn't a dark haired younger version of Katie Hopkins that woman scarred me for life.

Liz - meh again, interesting that her face is the same colour as her hair

Melissa - calls herself the bulldozer but oddly didn't seem that annoying

Paloma - admits to failing a novel statement in an apprentice candidate video

Radleigh - unique name but incredibly similiar to unique candidate Chris.

Sandeesh - not going to tear others down apparently, raises my suspicions that she may actually end up doing this in the boardroom

Shibby - trauma surgeon on the apprentice, is that why he thinks Prime Ministers are the same as other entrepreneurial giants

Stella - possibly slightly bonkers, I wonder if she's been drawing pictures of herself sitting in an office with Alan Sugar.

Stuart - toilet brush head - luckier than people who are dead apparently, reminds me of a young David Brent.
isopap - probably not a comedian.

Why do they all look like they've chewed a wasp, none of them are smiling.
Dan was pretty cheery! Keep in mind that they're all mid-interview. For a potentially lifechanging TV show. Not exactly the least stressful moment of a person's life.
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Old 29-09-2010, 03:41
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Ah, when I saw this thread title, I thought it was for the next series, and not the one we have had to wait ages for....

Anyone confirmed that there IS a next series yet?......
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Old 29-09-2010, 06:37
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isopap - probably not a comedian.



Dan was pretty cheery! Keep in mind that they're all mid-interview. For a potentially lifechanging TV show. Not exactly the least stressful moment of a person's life.
Who said I was trying to be funny just commenting on the videos as I watched them, but thanks for your insight.
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Old 29-09-2010, 10:30
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Anyone confirmed that there IS a next series yet?......
Yes, they were advertising for Apprentice 7 candidates during Junior Apprentice. I think it's being filmed right now, it's normally Sept-Oct that it is filmed for airing in April.
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Old 29-09-2010, 10:55
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quote "I'm Stuart Baggs 'The Brand' " -- what a Wank%r!!!
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Old 29-09-2010, 11:19
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...Anyone confirmed that there IS a next series yet?......
This confirmation enough from yesterday?

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Old 29-09-2010, 12:37
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One of them looks like Gok Wan in drag.
With a Jedward hairstyle!!!
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Old 29-09-2010, 14:52
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Chris Bates sounds a bit of a pillock.
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Old 29-09-2010, 16:06
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The producers have chosen quite a few investment bankers this year. They also don't have so many professional salespeople for once (Dan is the only one I can see there). I Wonder if there's a message in that?
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Old 29-09-2010, 17:02
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The producers have chosen quite a few investment bankers this year. They also don't have so many professional salespeople for once (Dan is the only one I can see there). I Wonder if there's a message in that?
Either they are hoping the audience will have some 'hate' figures (plus a nice easy rhyme) or there were more redundant bankers about last year.

Whilst S4 had five people with sales in their last job title, there was only one in S5, which was Debra. Selling is part of many roles but isn't all of it eg estate agents and 'development managers'. Many people have started in a shop or telesales as a first or interim job eg Lorraine and Yasmina.

Sales or convincing people to give you their cash in return for what your business does, is what keeps a commercial business alive; providing it's done at a net profit. Every role in a business has that as it's ultimate aim even if they don't realise*. I have no problem with Sugar 'banging on' on that subject.

*'above it all journos', if you didn't write what people will pay to read, they won't buy your paper and advertisers won't pay to be in it.
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Old 29-09-2010, 17:16
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The producers have chosen quite a few investment bankers this year. They also don't have so many professional salespeople for once (Dan is the only one I can see there). I Wonder if there's a message in that?
I assumed it was related to the credit crunch and large numbers of bankers being made redundant last year. Business Development is pretty much sales by another name so I'd also put Laura in the salesperson category.
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Old 30-09-2010, 07:43
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A little promotional video off YouTube for Stuart Baggs' company - Bluewave.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV0lAlk4pN0

The words cutting and edge don't spring to mind!
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Old 30-09-2010, 17:01
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A little promotional video off YouTube for Stuart Baggs' company - Bluewave.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV0lAlk4pN0

The words cutting and edge don't spring to mind!
oh dear

Well for the advertising task, there's a PM right there.
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Old 01-10-2010, 15:29
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As they've just been posted, here's Monkseal's view of all 16

http://monkseal.wordpress.com/2010/1...ice-6-preview/

hehehe
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Old 01-10-2010, 21:39
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As they've just been posted, here's Monkseal's view of all 16

http://monkseal.wordpress.com/2010/1...ice-6-preview/

hehehe
LOL

My fave bit was:
Oh Stella English. Truly you are the biggest disappointment of them all. Looking at your website picture and profile I had such high-hopes. Such an icy blonde stare, such an inspiring background (rose from no qualification to being the only woman in all of Japan or something), the tough mother-bear stance. And then I flick to your video and what do I see? Some giggly piece snorting her way through some story about how when she was young she drew a red car, and then when she grew up she bought a red car!

Exactly what I thought.

Why are so many of the women bigging up their crazy sides.
"Oh my god, I'm dead mad me yadda yadda..."
Cue Lordalun -
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Old 01-10-2010, 21:47
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As they've just been posted, here's Monkseal's view of all 16

http://monkseal.wordpress.com/2010/1...ice-6-preview/

hehehe
Thanks for the link Tercet! TV just wouldn't be the same without the Monkseal. What would we do without him?
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Old 01-10-2010, 22:02
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Thanks for the link Tercet! TV just wouldn't be the same without the Monkseal. What would we do without him?
I know, still re-reading S5 and giggling

TA without Monkseal, is like ham without mustard
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Old 02-10-2010, 11:21
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'if you're that successful, what are you doing here?'
"Cos I've seen other series of the show and want a bit of tv reality fame!"



"Er.. I meant cos I want to work with Sir Alan. He's such an inspiration to me."
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