The Apprentice - 2009 - Page 7

iCraig · 21-05-2009, 10:02

It was always going to be down to Debra or Ben on that one. Her enforcement of the rocking horse, and then failing to drop enough to clinch a sale that would have won the team, shows little initiative, and just that she gets an idea in her head and then relentlessly pursues it being so arrogant over it. She's also a complete liar and a manipulative bitch, although James called her on her lies she still has the audacity to try and lie through her teeth in that boardroom instead of just showing the tiniest bit of humility. Not the sort of person I'd want working for me, and I seriously doubt Sir Alan does too.

Ben was a grade A plonker. He could sell on the street, but that was it, the rest was just words. This shown when Sir Alan actually asked for examples, and it took him two attempts to name 2 occasions, both of which Sir Alan wasn't actually convinced they were as good as Ben was banging on about. Plus saying "pound" as "pond" was annoying.

Jingo · 22-05-2009, 17:17

Glad he's gone- a load of hot air in my opinion.

"Pond" Gopherboy: "I'm amazing at doing everything because I am. Sandhurst recognised my talents of being good at everything. That's why I didn't actually go to Sandhurst because I was too busy, getting stuck in there doing what I do best. Which is everything."

I-Robot-LookalikeyStroppyWitchesSouredBreast: "Debra is spelt with a B, not a D. Bebra. I don't care what you think as I already know I'm right. Why bother even discussing something that I know I'm right at, it will just waste your time as I'm right and your not. Bebra."

MrNiceGuyClown: I can't possibly replicate the way he is as he's just a genuine, down to earth, honest plonker type. I like him and find it refreshing to see someone who is not just surviving due to a vindictive boardroom nature. Also full points for...

"WHAAAAAAT!!!"

The guy who looks like a praying mantis seems alright too but nothing special by any means. I like the look of Kate but that's probably just me being swayed by something pretty amongst the other female troggs.

divine · 25-05-2009, 00:14

The Sandhurst thing though, whilst he didn't go, he still can go - the offer is open for several years. If he wants to he can just go next year but like he said, it requires dedicating at least 4 years of your life with no turning back, so he didn't want to just jump straight into it without being sure it was what he wanted.

Kitten · 25-05-2009, 11:41

yeah he's got til 2011 to decide and then it's 1 year at S/H and 3 in the army. So it's a fairly big decision I guess.

divine · 25-05-2009, 12:34

The other point he made was also very true - he is only 21, his CV isn't exactly bustling with 15 years business experience in all sorts of high flying roles. The Sandhurst thing is his standout achievement. Everyone has a degree, everyone got A-levels etc.

21-05-2009, 10:02	#61
iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	It was always going to be down to Debra or Ben on that one. Her enforcement of the rocking horse, and then failing to drop enough to clinch a sale that would have won the team, shows little initiative, and just that she gets an idea in her head and then relentlessly pursues it being so arrogant over it. She's also a complete liar and a manipulative bitch, although James called her on her lies she still has the audacity to try and lie through her teeth in that boardroom instead of just showing the tiniest bit of humility. Not the sort of person I'd want working for me, and I seriously doubt Sir Alan does too. Ben was a grade A plonker. He could sell on the street, but that was it, the rest was just words. This shown when Sir Alan actually asked for examples, and it took him two attempts to name 2 occasions, both of which Sir Alan wasn't actually convinced they were as good as Ben was banging on about. Plus saying "pound" as "pond" was annoying. __________________

22-05-2009, 17:17	#62
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	Glad he's gone- a load of hot air in my opinion. "Pond" Gopherboy: "I'm amazing at doing everything because I am. Sandhurst recognised my talents of being good at everything. That's why I didn't actually go to Sandhurst because I was too busy, getting stuck in there doing what I do best. Which is everything." I-Robot-LookalikeyStroppyWitchesSouredBreast: "Debra is spelt with a B, not a D. Bebra. I don't care what you think as I already know I'm right. Why bother even discussing something that I know I'm right at, it will just waste your time as I'm right and your not. Bebra." MrNiceGuyClown: I can't possibly replicate the way he is as he's just a genuine, down to earth, honest plonker type. I like him and find it refreshing to see someone who is not just surviving due to a vindictive boardroom nature. Also full points for... "WHAAAAAAT!!!" The guy who looks like a praying mantis seems alright too but nothing special by any means. I like the look of Kate but that's probably just me being swayed by something pretty amongst the other female troggs. __________________ Last edited by Jingo; 22-05-2009 at 17:19.

25-05-2009, 00:14	#63
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	The Sandhurst thing though, whilst he didn't go, he still can go - the offer is open for several years. If he wants to he can just go next year but like he said, it requires dedicating at least 4 years of your life with no turning back, so he didn't want to just jump straight into it without being sure it was what he wanted. __________________

25-05-2009, 11:41	#64
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	yeah he's got til 2011 to decide and then it's 1 year at S/H and 3 in the army. So it's a fairly big decision I guess. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

25-05-2009, 12:34	#65
divine Moonshine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 3,201	The other point he made was also very true - he is only 21, his CV isn't exactly bustling with 15 years business experience in all sorts of high flying roles. The Sandhurst thing is his standout achievement. Everyone has a degree, everyone got A-levels etc. __________________

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