The Apprentice - Episode 8

Moyglish

I missed out on all of this years Apprentice, so I had a marathon Apprentice day yesterday and caught up on all the episodes.

Not a very interesting bunch this year are they?

The tasks are yawntastic again as ever this year.

I reckon Joanne, Maurice, Eugene and Sandra will go the distance this year.

I hate to say it, but I'm warming to Chris...

Professional Griefer

I'm really enjoying it, looking forward to tonight.

Hope Brian doesn't get fired. Hes my favourite, no real reason for it, just like him.

MagicMarker

I would agree or disagree with both of you if I knew any of their names yet.

NUTZZ

The eight remaining candidates are challenged to come up with a brand new theme night for pubs. While one team finds a new use for a potato, the other struggles to capture the imagination of locals, as they attempt to win the task and get one step closer to becoming Bill Cullen's newest business partner.

yeahimhere

MagicMarker wrote: »

I would agree or disagree with both of you if I knew any of their names yet.

lmao - I've watched every episode and yet I'm the same. Not sure why but I can never remember any of their names. Actually quite like the fact they pushed it back to 10pm so I can catch the young apprentice beforehand.

Busi_Girl08

Evernin'

This Guinness girl is putting me to sleep.

Busi_Girl08

I predict conflict between Maurice and Joanne.

crisco10

Would never vote for a PM who doesn't wear a seatbelt conor...

yeahimhere

Busi_Girl08 wrote: »

I predict conflict between Maurice and Joanne.

Don't Maurice and Joanne have a little "pact" going on back in the house? Could be right though as there's only a few left those pacts could start unraveling.

MagicMarker

Race night.... original.

MagicMarker

Oh look, they're drinking Insomnia coffee.

yeahimhere

race nights haven't worked well for years as far as I've seen. Hopefully they change that one soon.

Busi_Girl08

Local legend. I like it. Could be a good Facebook campaign if done properly.

What the hell are the other ones on about?

Giant Jenga? Mini burgers? Are they organising a Guinness event or a 7 year old's birthday?

yeahimhere

Busi_Girl08 wrote: »

Local legend. I like it. Could be a good Facebook campaign if done properly.

What the hell are the other ones on about?

Giant Jenga? Mini burgers? Are they organising a Guinness event or a 7 year old's birthday?

Ha I loved the wet t-shirt competition idea thrown out as well! Could you imagine!

Local legend is a great idea though, you're right it could really run well nationwide as a concept.

SerialComplaint

So Eugene is taking the car park for all the games - where are people going to park?

How long will it take before Conor is doing his very-forced-smile thing as he gets pissed off again?

Jess16

Is it just me or does every task on this show revolve around event management?

yeahimhere

Say we'll hear Conors favourite line again this week in the boardroom "I had loads of ideas but no one would listen to them"

Just realised that TV3 have a page where you can rate the candidates during the show, Brian is doing the best so far with Eugene last.

Busi_Girl08

yeahimhere wrote: »

Say we'll hear Conors favourite line again this week in the boardroom "I had loads of ideas but no one would listen to them"

Just realised that TV3 have a page where you can rate the candidates during the show, Brian is doing the best so far with Eugene last.

In fairness they did take on his "legend" idea. Or at least the name. :pac:

Ah Jesus, potatoes.

Utopia Parkway

Jackie did a funny. Seemed very happy with herself about it as well.

Howjoe1

yeahimhere wrote: »

Say we'll hear Conors favourite line again this week in the boardroom "I had loads of ideas but no one would listen to them"

Just realised that TV3 have a page where you can rate the candidates during the show, Brian is doing the best so far with Eugene last.

Yep..that and "I'm the youngest ever person on The Apprentice"

MagicMarker

I really hope no one shows up.

Busi_Girl08

Dinner for 4 in the local chipper. Fabulous prize.

krustydoyle

Jesus as a marketing student this is an eye opener.. :rolleyes:

hoodwinked

im from Douglas, lived 2 doors up from that pub and NEVER heard this was happening here

crisco10

Eugene is a bit of a dose...

Hilarious also, I know that row of shops in Shankill. There are literally about 5 shops along there...

yeahimhere

krustydoyle wrote: »

Jesus as a marketing student this is an eye opener.. :rolleyes:

Ah in fairness, they really do only get a very short time frame to get stuff together in the show. Any big campaign would have a lot more time to get it together.....I'd assume!

SerialComplaint

Was Eugene hinting in his sneering voice that Chris is gay?

Busi_Girl08

"It's new, it's brand new, no-one's ever thought of it before"

Eh yeah. There's a reason for that.

dolliemix

In fairness they haven't been given a lot of time to organise this. I think the ideas are great though

dolliemix

SerialComplaint wrote: »

Was Eugene hinting in his sneering voice that Chris is gay?

Yeah I wondered that too !!!

hoodwinked

im 4 minutes behind (on sky+) but lol at them trying to go in the emergency exit of tesco!


if i see me ill die!

crisco10

Is anybody going to turn up to either event??????

yeahimhere

Has anyone had a bad experience with potato peeling?! WTF kind of question was that!?

krustydoyle

yeahimhere wrote: »

Ah in fairness, they really do only get a very short time frame to get stuff together in the show. Any big campaign would have a lot more time to get it together.....I'd assume!

Depends on the project.. But surely they get more time than whats shown on tele

hoodwinked

when was this filmed?

MagicMarker

Thankfully the Frontline is starting now.

Busi_Girl08

"Mystery shopper" = The woman who gave the pitch 2 days ago?

crisco10

hoodwinked wrote: »

when was this filmed?

Last august I think..

Jess16

crisco10 wrote: »

Hilarious also, I know that row of shops in Shankill. There are literally about 5 shops along there...

I used to live near there and it's total middle of nowhere, just a place you pass through en route to somewhere else really.

I like Eugene's concept though and he's the only one who motivates with a modicum of enthusiasm

Busi_Girl08

WTF? A giant awkward bap is not finger food?

Busi_Girl08

Chris - "She's abrupt, she snapps at people..."

Pot, kettle, black.

krustydoyle

In fairness she's right... if you cant deal with 1 upset customer then your fecked for starters

yeahimhere

Busi_Girl08 wrote: »

WTF? A giant awkward bap is not finger food?

If it was free and I'd a few pints.....I'd have it eaten before I saw what it looked like

crisco10

Jess16 wrote: »

I used to live near there and it's total middle of nowhere, just a place you pass through en route to somewhere else really.

I like Eugene's concept though and he's the only one who motivates with a modicum of enthusiasm

Yeah exactly, bit of a crappy pub to get. Although potato peeling? meh?


Lol. what a surprise the barman wins in the pub where the thing was held.

dolliemix

Chris is such a waste of space. He spends more time avoiding resolving problems so he can't be blamed. This is going to be good in the board room. Sandra is very capable.

Birdsong

quick question re the ticket thing there - did they show a flash back to Conor saying a strip for €2 and then he blames it all on others

Itssoeasy

approx 70 ?

yeahimhere

dolliemix wrote: »

Chris is such a waste of space. He spends more time avoiding resolving problems so he can't be blamed. This is going to be good in the board room. Sandra is very capable.

I didn't really notice Sandra before but felt she showed her strength tonight. Will be interested to see how she goes from now one.

Birdsong wrote: »

quick question re the ticket thing there - did they show a flash back to Conor saying a strip for €2 and then he blames it all on others

Missed it I'm afraid, was making a cup of tea

irishh_bob

Busi_Girl08 wrote: »

I predict conflict between Maurice and Joanne.

joanne has conflict with everyone

Melion

SerialComplaint wrote: »

Was Eugene hinting in his sneering voice that Chris is gay?

Is that not common knowledge?

Busi_Girl08

Jesus Christ, Chris is such a bloody child.