Bye bye Markus
Last nights week 7 episode of the apprentice left little doubt as to who would be fired…or did it? The task to create a learning annex was interesting and allowed a lot of creativity to emerge. Once again, Randal stepped up to the plate and delivered another solid performance. Their topic was not incredibly creative but gave good usuable information for the audience. Randal’s academic experience and attitude and manner made for an unbeatable combination. Captial Edge made it easy for Excel to - well - excel, when they choose ‘Sex at Work’ as their topic du jour. Here is the deal, they tried to get to cute which is a common failing of teams on this show. Remember last seasons cucumber fiasco for Dove soap? That still goes down as the worst effort ever by a team on the apprentice….but I digress. Last night, not only was the topic a poor choice, “I’ve never heard of classy sex in the workplace” said The Donald, but the delivery by Clay was harsh and unprofessional. When he referred to fellow team member Adam as a “shy, tight Jewish boy” it was, uh, rather offensive and certainly didn’t ingratiate him to the audience. Then he took it a step further by discussing his own sexuality – not that there is anything wrong with that – but perhaps not so appropriate for the apprentice and the situation. I am just not sure what they were trying to convey and ‘teach’ to the audience…..I mean Excel actually had useful information, clearly delivered. What was Capital Edge trying to do anyway??? Still not sure…
Then came the boardroom – another classic. I was sure that Clay was a goner as were the rest of the people there. Even project manager Adam seemed safe when compared to Clay and his failings. But then, low and behold, Markus had to open his mouth. Ok, I know, it is easy for him to open his mouth! Flash back to episode one when he was on the phone with Mr. Trump and the only comment uttered by Donald was “that guy talks to much”. The writing was on the wall then to be sure. But last night, if he had just managed to keep his trap shut for five minutes – five minutes! He would have been in the suite for a least one more week. If there is one thing about Donald Trump, he gets to the point. It must have driven him crazy when Markus begin his gibberish and pathetic attempts to cover his butt. In fact, it did drive Mr. Trump crazy and the only solution was “Markus, you’re fired!”
If I was Clay or Adam I certainly wouldn’t rest easy…..speaking of writing on the wall…they are goners, and soon. I like Randal and ever since his family loss early on, he has been the sentimental favorite. He is a good business man and I would be very surprised if he didn’t make it to the finals…….
Oh, and by the way: Note to Martha Stewart…..Your show is not as good as Donald’s, and he is a better businessman to! So there…..
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