Chicago's version of "The Apprentice"

The Urban Politician · December 18th, 2004, 06:26 PM

Have any of you watched that new show, which is similar to the apprentice, where a bunch of people compete to get a job in a major corporation? I forgot what it's called. Either way, I believe it comes on at 9pm on Fox on Sunday night. It is really interesting!

Not only that, but it takes place in Chicago, and has a lot of skyline shots. It really says a lot about Chicago that the 2nd "Apprentice-like" prime-time show with people trying to get a job at a top corporation takes place in Chicago.

DeMaFrost · December 19th, 2004, 12:22 AM

It's actually a mocking of the Apprentice if you are talking about the same show I am. "My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss" is the name I am thinking of. The contenstants compete by doing rediculous tasks that often have nothing to do with the job being contested. The millionare is actually an actor and likes to fuck with the contestants on a continual basis.

Like you said, lots of interesting skyline shots and views of the city. Really paints Chicago in a great light.

Suburbanite · December 19th, 2004, 02:29 AM

Its just typical that New York gets the legitimate show and we get the show that mocks that legitimate show. It is like collecting the table scraps after the meal is over. I feel that is an apt analogy since "My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss" would probably not have existed without the sucess of "The Apprentice".

The Urban Politician · December 19th, 2004, 05:28 AM

^I don't quite see it that way. It's not any less legitimate, it's just fun and entertainment--and a great satire. And it's prime time--and Chicago could use more of that.

Besides, correct me if I'm wrong, but there's still a big job in the end for the winner, right? So it's still legit

Sure, no Regis Philban and a live band but who cares--that's cheesy, if you ask me. To tell you the truth, this show continues the tradition of Chicago "telling it like it is", whereas the NYC show is just a giant promotion pitch for Donald Trump.

geoff_diamond · December 19th, 2004, 05:06 PM

I didn't realize that there was really going to be a job for the winner? At any rate... I hate the show with a passion... it's just so stupid. But, you'd be dead wrong if you thought that I didn't watch it every week anyway

I must say, they do a great job with the filming... we look amazing on the show.

JB_Gold Coast · December 20th, 2004, 01:19 AM

^ We do look great on the show. I think the thing is fuckin hilarious...you can't beat the boss firing paint balls at the contestants while they try to pull paper of the printer and make copies.

Whether you like the show or hate the show, anything that raises Chicago's visibility is a huge plus.

December 18th, 2004, 06:26 PM	#1
The Urban Politician The City Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,968 Likes (Received): 0	Chicago's version of "The Apprentice" Have any of you watched that new show, which is similar to the apprentice, where a bunch of people compete to get a job in a major corporation? I forgot what it's called. Either way, I believe it comes on at 9pm on Fox on Sunday night. It is really interesting! Not only that, but it takes place in Chicago, and has a lot of skyline shots. It really says a lot about Chicago that the 2nd "Apprentice-like" prime-time show with people trying to get a job at a top corporation takes place in Chicago.

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December 19th, 2004, 12:22 AM	#2
DeMaFrost Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Too North for Lakeview, too east for Roscoe Village Posts: 479 Likes (Received): 0	It's actually a mocking of the Apprentice if you are talking about the same show I am. "My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss" is the name I am thinking of. The contenstants compete by doing rediculous tasks that often have nothing to do with the job being contested. The millionare is actually an actor and likes to fuck with the contestants on a continual basis. Like you said, lots of interesting skyline shots and views of the city. Really paints Chicago in a great light.

December 19th, 2004, 02:29 AM	#3
Suburbanite Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 925 Likes (Received): 0	Its just typical that New York gets the legitimate show and we get the show that mocks that legitimate show. It is like collecting the table scraps after the meal is over. I feel that is an apt analogy since "My Big Fat Obnoxious Boss" would probably not have existed without the sucess of "The Apprentice".

December 19th, 2004, 05:28 AM	#4
The Urban Politician The City Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,968 Likes (Received): 0	^I don't quite see it that way. It's not any less legitimate, it's just fun and entertainment--and a great satire. And it's prime time--and Chicago could use more of that. Besides, correct me if I'm wrong, but there's still a big job in the end for the winner, right? So it's still legit Sure, no Regis Philban and a live band but who cares--that's cheesy, if you ask me. To tell you the truth, this show continues the tradition of Chicago "telling it like it is", whereas the NYC show is just a giant promotion pitch for Donald Trump.

December 19th, 2004, 05:06 PM	#5
geoff_diamond Live from the Loop Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,578 Likes (Received): 0	I didn't realize that there was really going to be a job for the winner? At any rate... I hate the show with a passion... it's just so stupid. But, you'd be dead wrong if you thought that I didn't watch it every week anyway I must say, they do a great job with the filming... we look amazing on the show.

December 20th, 2004, 01:19 AM	#6
JB_Gold Coast Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 480 Likes (Received): 0	^ We do look great on the show. I think the thing is fuckin hilarious...you can't beat the boss firing paint balls at the contestants while they try to pull paper of the printer and make copies. Whether you like the show or hate the show, anything that raises Chicago's visibility is a huge plus.