Comments on: The Apprentice 4 Episode 13 – The Final Showdown http://www.sagelewis.com/2005/12/15/the-apprentice-4-episode-13-the-final-showdown/ Husband / Father / Photographer Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:39:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Anonymous http://www.sagelewis.com/2005/12/15/the-apprentice-4-episode-13-the-final-showdown/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Anonymous Tue, 20 Dec 2005 00:25:00 +0000 http://www.grulichfamily.com/sagelewis/2005/12/15/the-apprentice-4-episode-13-the-final-showdown/#comment-114 First things first... I am a black man. Let's just get that out of the way. Here's my take on things. I was very impressed with Randall and his handling of the tasks. I believe both he and Rebecca were even on "outside pressures" (her broken ankle and his grandmother dying). On that aspect, they were tied. Overall, I felt that he did better on the tasks than she. The key word there is "overall." Sure, he made quite a few mistakes on the final task, but the funny part is that Rebecca made just as many. True, he didn't have a contingency plan for the weather, but guess what? She didn't have a contingency plan for Joe not showing up either. Randal was portrayed as if he didn't seem to care about Autism. But where was the AIDS signs in Rebecca's comedy club? On that's right, there was only one sign. And please feel free to check the deleted scenes on "The Apprentice" website to see a few blunders made by Rebecca that were not shown on the air. Okay, the final task... I think Randal was less focused than Rebecca, but I believed he also recovered better. And let's tell the truth, Mr. Trump did say that the goal was to raise money for the individual charities. Bottom line, who raised the money? Randal, not Rebecca. Business is about making a profit. As an African-American male, I'm proud of Randal's education. Instead of whining about how he got screwed over by a white culture, he went out and retrieved an education that most of us reading this blog could never hope to have. And he definitely proved that he was a hard worker, a great leader and very, very intelligent. I only wish more minorities strove to be like him instead of crying "race" with every setback. I grew up in the projects and worked my fingers to the bone for an education and a better life (which I am happy to say that I have achieved). Randal deserves everyone's respect... white, black or otherwise. He deserved to be "The Apprentice." HOWEVER, I thought that he should have allowed Donald Trump to hire Rebecca. And I shall start by saying shame on Donald for putting him in that position in the first place (I, like many others, also thought it was a final test). If he would have agreed to hire her, he still would have won, still would have been the first apprentice and still would be perceived as being more talented than her. He would have lost nothing other than a little limelight. He would have gained HUGE respect from everyone. I would have hired her. If anything, it would have shown that he was able to put race aside and show his compassion and respect for another human being. For any outraged minority out there, I have but one question... what would Dr. Martin Luther Kind have done? I'm proud of Randal's accomplishments, but disappointed in his decision. First things first… I am a black man. Let’s just get that out of the way. Here’s my take on things.

I was very impressed with Randall and his handling of the tasks. I believe both he and Rebecca were even on “outside pressures” (her broken ankle and his grandmother dying). On that aspect, they were tied.

Overall, I felt that he did better on the tasks than she. The key word there is “overall.” Sure, he made quite a few mistakes on the final task, but the funny part is that Rebecca made just as many. True, he didn’t have a contingency plan for the weather, but guess what? She didn’t have a contingency plan for Joe not showing up either. Randal was portrayed as if he didn’t seem to care about Autism. But where was the AIDS signs in Rebecca’s comedy club? On that’s right, there was only one sign. And please feel free to check the deleted scenes on “The Apprentice” website to see a few blunders made by Rebecca that were not shown on the air.

Okay, the final task… I think Randal was less focused than Rebecca, but I believed he also recovered better. And let’s tell the truth, Mr. Trump did say that the goal was to raise money for the individual charities. Bottom line, who raised the money? Randal, not Rebecca. Business is about making a profit.

As an African-American male, I’m proud of Randal’s education. Instead of whining about how he got screwed over by a white culture, he went out and retrieved an education that most of us reading this blog could never hope to have. And he definitely proved that he was a hard worker, a great leader and very, very intelligent. I only wish more minorities strove to be like him instead of crying “race” with every setback. I grew up in the projects and worked my fingers to the bone for an education and a better life (which I am happy to say that I have achieved). Randal deserves everyone’s respect… white, black or otherwise. He deserved to be “The Apprentice.”

HOWEVER,

I thought that he should have allowed Donald Trump to hire Rebecca. And I shall start by saying shame on Donald for putting him in that position in the first place (I, like many others, also thought it was a final test). If he would have agreed to hire her, he still would have won, still would have been the first apprentice and still would be perceived as being more talented than her. He would have lost nothing other than a little limelight. He would have gained HUGE respect from everyone.

I would have hired her. If anything, it would have shown that he was able to put race aside and show his compassion and respect for another human being. For any outraged minority out there, I have but one question… what would Dr. Martin Luther Kind have done?

I’m proud of Randal’s accomplishments, but disappointed in his decision.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.sagelewis.com/2005/12/15/the-apprentice-4-episode-13-the-final-showdown/comment-page-1/#comment-113 Anonymous Sun, 18 Dec 2005 11:09:00 +0000 http://www.grulichfamily.com/sagelewis/2005/12/15/the-apprentice-4-episode-13-the-final-showdown/#comment-113 Familyguy, When I first started the Apprentice 4 I thought that Randall had the most talent in the group. As the show progressed he won projects as the manager. I also saw that Randall was human and made simple mistakes. Rebecca also made simple mistakes and had to deal with weaker teams. Both finalists had outstanding qualities and deserved the job. For the education and experience that Randall had he overlooked details that should have not been overlooked as stated in above comments. There were many other instances of errors that he made. I would share your opinion if he was as flawless with his cridentials, but concidering this he showed me that he is not trained to properly plan ahead and he misses important details as if he thinks they will take care of themselves. This evened the playing feild between Randall and Rebecca. Rebecca on the other hand started out slow, but gained momentum in later episodes to close the gap between Randall and herself. As far as raising money goes. Rebecca followed the instructions of Yahoo executives who clearly stated no open fundraising and if Randall had that task I would think he would do the same. Trump was not being realistic in saying she should have raised money anyway. Yahoo, probably feeling guilty about the fundraiser, donated one hundred thousand dollars to both charities. The following day Yahoo offered Rebecca future projects to work on. Both candidates were outstanding and had great qualities. I would have been great fun if Alla and Kristi were teamates in episode 12 and had to fight it out in the boardroom, but unfortunately that did not happen. I think Randall made a mistake by not offering Rebecca the job, but life goes on. Familyguy,
When I first started the Apprentice 4 I thought that Randall had the most talent in the group. As the show progressed he won projects as the manager. I also saw that Randall was human and made simple mistakes. Rebecca also made simple mistakes and had to deal with weaker teams. Both finalists had outstanding qualities and deserved the job. For the education and experience that Randall had he overlooked details that should have not been overlooked as stated in above comments. There were many other instances of errors that he made. I would share your opinion if he was as flawless with his cridentials, but concidering this he showed me that he is not trained to properly plan ahead and he misses important details as if he thinks they will take care of themselves. This evened the playing feild between Randall and Rebecca. Rebecca on the other hand started out slow, but gained momentum in later episodes to close the gap between Randall and herself. As far as raising money goes. Rebecca followed the instructions of Yahoo executives who clearly stated no open fundraising and if Randall had that task I would think he would do the same. Trump was not being realistic in saying she should have raised money anyway. Yahoo, probably feeling guilty about the fundraiser, donated one hundred thousand dollars to both charities. The following day Yahoo offered Rebecca future projects to work on. Both candidates were outstanding and had great qualities. I would have been great fun if Alla and Kristi were teamates in episode 12 and had to fight it out in the boardroom, but unfortunately that did not happen. I think Randall made a mistake by not offering Rebecca the job, but life goes on.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.sagelewis.com/2005/12/15/the-apprentice-4-episode-13-the-final-showdown/comment-page-1/#comment-112 Anonymous Sat, 17 Dec 2005 19:38:00 +0000 http://www.grulichfamily.com/sagelewis/2005/12/15/the-apprentice-4-episode-13-the-final-showdown/#comment-112 Black men usually stand behind "brothers" and "sisters." Had Rebecca been African-American, I have no doubt that Randal would have encouraged Trump to hire her as well. Instead, Randal indulged his considerable racism and revealed himself to be so incredibly and foolishly selfish. Black men usually stand behind “brothers” and “sisters.” Had Rebecca been African-American, I have no doubt that Randal would have encouraged Trump to hire her as well. Instead, Randal indulged his considerable racism and revealed himself to be so incredibly and foolishly selfish.

]]> By: cindy http://www.sagelewis.com/2005/12/15/the-apprentice-4-episode-13-the-final-showdown/comment-page-1/#comment-111 cindy Sat, 17 Dec 2005 12:08:00 +0000 http://www.grulichfamily.com/sagelewis/2005/12/15/the-apprentice-4-episode-13-the-final-showdown/#comment-111 I think it was very selfish of Randall to discourage "The Donald" from hiring Rebecca who I feel is equally qualified if not better than Randall! Randall's credentials and experience may be impressive, but he needs to get over himself at some point and put his ego on a serious diet! Did Trump really want to hire Rebecca? You wonder because if he truly was considering it, he should have either discussed it with George and Carolyn (or just done it spur of the moment) instead of suddenly putting Randall in charge of the Trump HR Division! And by the way, Mr. 5 academic degrees from the top schools on the planet---there's no such word as apprenti!!!! I think it was very selfish of Randall to discourage “The Donald” from hiring Rebecca who I feel is equally qualified if not better than Randall! Randall’s credentials and experience may be impressive, but he needs to get over himself at some point and put his ego on a serious diet! Did Trump really want to hire Rebecca? You wonder because if he truly was considering it, he should have either discussed it with George and Carolyn (or just done it spur of the moment) instead of suddenly putting Randall in charge of the Trump HR Division! And by the way, Mr. 5 academic degrees from the top schools on the planet—there’s no such word as apprenti!!!!

]]> By: cindy http://www.sagelewis.com/2005/12/15/the-apprentice-4-episode-13-the-final-showdown/comment-page-1/#comment-110 cindy Sat, 17 Dec 2005 12:03:00 +0000 http://www.grulichfamily.com/sagelewis/2005/12/15/the-apprentice-4-episode-13-the-final-showdown/#comment-110 This post has been removed by the author. This post has been removed by the author.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.sagelewis.com/2005/12/15/the-apprentice-4-episode-13-the-final-showdown/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Anonymous Fri, 16 Dec 2005 22:44:00 +0000 http://www.grulichfamily.com/sagelewis/2005/12/15/the-apprentice-4-episode-13-the-final-showdown/#comment-109 randall blew his mr nice guy cover by f**CKIng over Rebecca. why? because he COULD. The irony of this is methinks Rebecca will be just fine and dandee WITHOUT being the Apprentice. BTW, it's interesting almost 60% of the people preferred Rebecca to Randall per the Apprentice website. randall blew his mr nice guy cover by f**CKIng over Rebecca.

why?

because he COULD.

The irony of this is methinks Rebecca will be just fine and dandee WITHOUT being the Apprentice.

BTW, it’s interesting almost 60% of the people preferred Rebecca to Randall per the Apprentice website.

]]> By: Tim http://www.sagelewis.com/2005/12/15/the-apprentice-4-episode-13-the-final-showdown/comment-page-1/#comment-108 Tim Fri, 16 Dec 2005 21:52:00 +0000 http://www.grulichfamily.com/sagelewis/2005/12/15/the-apprentice-4-episode-13-the-final-showdown/#comment-108 I don't slight Randall at all for his decision. Overall, this is a <B>competition</B>. One winner and one winner only. But moreover, not only is the Apprentice an opportunity to work for the Trump Organization and learn more about business, it's also about establishing a brand - A Brand Called Randall in this case. Randall didn't want to water down his brand by co-opting someone else in it. He was out on the stage alone, he's the one getting the recognition and now it's about him and not about "the twist at the end" where both were hired. I don’t slight Randall at all for his decision. Overall, this is a competition. One winner and one winner only. But moreover, not only is the Apprentice an opportunity to work for the Trump Organization and learn more about business, it’s also about establishing a brand – A Brand Called Randall in this case.

Randall didn’t want to water down his brand by co-opting someone else in it. He was out on the stage alone, he’s the one getting the recognition and now it’s about him and not about “the twist at the end” where both were hired.

]]> By: Sage http://www.sagelewis.com/2005/12/15/the-apprentice-4-episode-13-the-final-showdown/comment-page-1/#comment-107 Sage Fri, 16 Dec 2005 21:16:00 +0000 http://www.grulichfamily.com/sagelewis/2005/12/15/the-apprentice-4-episode-13-the-final-showdown/#comment-107 You make some really impressive points, familyguy. I don't believe that anything was truly racially motivated. But it does look bad that the black guy is the only person ever to be cornered by Trump like that. It should never have come up. Couldn't Trump have given her a job after the show. In a 13 week competition the winner deserves to win. All of that said, I am a firm believer in making as many win/win business decisions as possible. Randal was served up his first one in the Trump organization and he stomped all over it. You make some really impressive points, familyguy.

I don’t believe that anything was truly racially motivated. But it does look bad that the black guy is the only person ever to be cornered by Trump like that. It should never have come up. Couldn’t Trump have given her a job after the show. In a 13 week competition the winner deserves to win.

All of that said, I am a firm believer in making as many win/win business decisions as possible. Randal was served up his first one in the Trump organization and he stomped all over it.

]]> By: PJ http://www.sagelewis.com/2005/12/15/the-apprentice-4-episode-13-the-final-showdown/comment-page-1/#comment-106 PJ Fri, 16 Dec 2005 20:49:00 +0000 http://www.grulichfamily.com/sagelewis/2005/12/15/the-apprentice-4-episode-13-the-final-showdown/#comment-106 The question of Rebecca didn't come up until after Randal had been named the winner so I'm not sure why he thought helping her would take away from that win. I was really disappointed. The question of Rebecca didn’t come up until after Randal had been named the winner so I’m not sure why he thought helping her would take away from that win. I was really disappointed.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.sagelewis.com/2005/12/15/the-apprentice-4-episode-13-the-final-showdown/comment-page-1/#comment-105 Anonymous Fri, 16 Dec 2005 20:37:00 +0000 http://www.grulichfamily.com/sagelewis/2005/12/15/the-apprentice-4-episode-13-the-final-showdown/#comment-105 I agree with familyguy, Randall won by stepping up and working around mistakes and bad situations... Rebecca was just under the radar. There is no reason why Trump should have put Randall on the spot like that. If he wanted to hire both of them, then say "You're both hired!". Dont delegate your hiring decisions to the "New Guy" on your Company. I agree with familyguy, Randall won by stepping up and working around mistakes and bad situations… Rebecca was just under the radar. There is no reason why Trump should have put Randall on the spot like that. If he wanted to hire both of them, then say “You’re both hired!”. Dont delegate your hiring decisions to the “New Guy” on your Company.

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