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'Apprentice' Contestant (Jen C) Fired From Real Job For Remarks
WNBC ^ | 10/1/2004 | WNBC

Posted on 10/01/2004 5:13:41 PM PDT by ClintonBeGone

ALBANY, N.Y. -- "Apprentice" contestant Jennifer Crisafulli was told "you're fired" by Donald Trump this week.

Now she reportedly has lost her real job as well.

An official with the Manhattan firm where Crisafulli was a real estate agent told the Times-Union of Albany that she would not be welcomed back because of comments she made on Wednesday night's episode of "The Apprentice."

Crisafulli -- an Albany native living in Manhattan -- made remarks that were perceived by some as anti-Semitic. She has said she did not mean to offend.


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KEYWORDS: apprentice; fired; slur; trump
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1 posted on 10/01/2004 5:13:41 PM PDT by ClintonBeGone
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To: ClintonBeGone

Donald Trump is an idiot.


2 posted on 10/01/2004 5:14:33 PM PDT by Diva Betsy Ross
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To: ClintonBeGone

What comments?


3 posted on 10/01/2004 5:15:23 PM PDT by dakine
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To: ClintonBeGone

What exactly did she say?


4 posted on 10/01/2004 5:15:40 PM PDT by Sunshine55 (Why would you choose the donkey to be the symbol for your party? Was the sheep already taken?)
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To: ClintonBeGone

People who agree to appear on “reality” shows are too stupid to be employed.


5 posted on 10/01/2004 5:16:23 PM PDT by Screaming Eagle Red Leg
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To: FairOpinion; cyborg; WestCoastGal; MomwithHope; Royal Guardsman; redlipstick; PJ-Comix; ...

Apprentice PC Bump. Jen fired in real life.


6 posted on 10/01/2004 5:16:31 PM PDT by ClintonBeGone (Take the first step in the war on terror - defeat John Kerry)
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To: Sunshine55

Here is the article from the Times-Union.

Here is the article from the Times-Union about Jen's firing.

Fired 'Apprentice' loses her real-life job
Slingerlands native Jennifer Crisafulli uncertain what to do next

By MARK McGUIRE, Staff writer
First published: Friday, October 1, 2004

For the second time in two days, Slingerlands native and "Apprentice" contestant Jennifer Crisafulli was apparently fired Thursday -- this time from her real job -- for remarks she made on the NBC reality show.
An official with the Manhattan firm Prudential Douglas Elliman said Thursday that Crisafulli, a 32-year-old real estate agent with the firm, would not be welcomed back because of comments she made on Wednesday night's episode of "The Apprentice."


Crisafulli, who now lives in Manhattan, made remarks that were perceived by some as anti-Semitic.

"We do not intend to have an individual in our organization who subscribes to this point of view," Steven James, Elliman's senior vice president and executive director of sales, told the Times Union on Thursday night. "They are not wanted. They are not needed."

But was she fired? James would not use the word, citing legal reasons, and Crisafulli said no one from Elliman contacted her Thursday. She did say it appeared she was about to be let go, if she hasn't been fired already.

"I'm so upset," she said. "I mean, my career is gone."

The 1990 graduate of the Academy of the Holy Names was shown on "The Apprentice" Wednesday making disparaging remarks about two women whom she believed gave a negative review to a restaurant her team opened. The team lost and project manager Crisafulli was later fired by star Donald Trump.

"It was those two old, Jewish fat ladies," she told teammates. "Really. They were like the pinnacle of the New York jaded old bags."

Elliman received calls Thursday protesting the remarks. Crisafulli believes most complaints came from "jealous brokers."

A companywide e-mail went out Thursday afternoon from co-owner Dottie Herman and Chief Executive Officer Howard Lorber, telling co-workers that "Douglas Elliman does not share the views of Jennifer Crisafulli nor condone her behavior on 'The Apprentice.'

"We understand that many of you are upset by her comments, as are we, so please know that we are dealing with the situation in a timely fashion and in a way that we believe will meet with your satisfaction."

After seeing the episode, Crisafulli told the Times Union on Wednesday that she was worried about how she would be perceived. "I feel terrible about this. I hope people don't think about me in the wrong way." Crisafulli noted after the show that she has Jewish relatives; she stated as much on-camera, she said, but her comments were edited out. Crisafulli re-iterated the assertion Thursday morning on the "Today" show.

An NBC spokesman said it's the first time a contestant has been fired from their everyday job as a result of their conduct on Trump's show. The spokesman would not comment further on Crisafulli's firing, stating the network was not familiar with all the particulars.

Crisafulli first ran afoul of Trump in the second episode, when she pressed her case too hard in the boardroom. "You oughtta shut up," Trump told her. She apologized.

Trump aide Carolyn Kepcher told reporters last week that Crisafulli's misstep was the kind of mistake that can hurt you later on the reality show. Kepcher castigated Crisafulli again Wednesday night, again for being too forceful in her own defense in the boardroom: "Jen, can't you stay quiet for one second?"

Crisafulli graduated with honors and a fine arts degree in 1994 from Syracuse University. She rose quickly to become one of the youngest magazine photo editors in the nation, with stops at Spin and Rolling Stone.

In 2003, she went into real estate with Prudential Douglas Elliman.

On "The Apprentice," those facing dismissal get a chance to face Trump in the boardroom and plead their case. Crisafulli didn't get that option Thursday with her real estate firm.

"She had everything going for her and she's blown it," James said. "It was bad, bad, bad, bad judgment."

Crisafulli doesn't know what she is going to do next. She said there is no precedent to go by.

"I have no idea," she said. "When does one encounter being on a reality show with Donald Trump, being viewed by 40 million people ... (being the subject of) accusations and then get fired for what's on a reality TV show?

"There is no template. What do I do? Lawyers across America ... I need help -- pro bono."


7 posted on 10/01/2004 5:16:56 PM PDT by ClintonBeGone (Take the first step in the war on terror - defeat John Kerry)
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To: Sunshine55

Something about two,old Jewish women. She deserved to go.


8 posted on 10/01/2004 5:17:03 PM PDT by surrey
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To: Sunshine55
She made degrading comments about 2 jewish women eating at the restaurant they were running. She blamed them for the teams loss.
9 posted on 10/01/2004 5:17:50 PM PDT by IrishGOP
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To: Sunshine55

Loosely: "Two old Jewish ladies ruined the survey, losing chick team the challenge."

Comments along this line were made several times to anyone who would listen - blame anyone but yourself...


10 posted on 10/01/2004 5:18:20 PM PDT by greatvikingone
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To: ClintonBeGone

Wonder what she said.


11 posted on 10/01/2004 5:19:41 PM PDT by MisterRepublican
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To: surrey
Jaded old bag = OK

Jewish Jaded old bag = BAD

12 posted on 10/01/2004 5:21:20 PM PDT by bikepacker67 (Sandy wasn't stuffing his socks, he was stuffing A sock.)
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To: MisterRepublican
"It was those two old, Jewish fat ladies," she told teammates. "Really. They were like the pinnacle of the New York jaded old bags."
13 posted on 10/01/2004 5:22:47 PM PDT by Screaming Eagle Red Leg
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To: ClintonBeGone

Stupid chick ought to watch her mouth.


14 posted on 10/01/2004 5:23:03 PM PDT by MisterRepublican
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To: bikepacker67
Jaded old bag = OK ... Jewish Jaded old bag = BAD

Two old Jewish fat ladies = BAD. Two old fat ladies = WORSE!

I recently watched Woody Allen ridicule a Jewish stereotype in "Annie Hall". It was funny as hell. Why does everyone have to be so sensitive?

15 posted on 10/01/2004 5:25:13 PM PDT by liberallarry
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To: ClintonBeGone

FYI..there was big article in today's NY POST on this..pretty interesting..check their website..


16 posted on 10/01/2004 5:26:38 PM PDT by ken5050 (Bill Clinton has just signed to be the national spokesman for Hummer..)
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To: bikepacker67
Wonder if she would have been fired for ...

"two old fat black ladies ..."

"two old fat indian ladies ..."

"two old fat mexican ladies ..."

"two old fat italian ladies ..."

"two old fat white ladies ..."

Hmmmmmmmmm?

She used a poor choice of words but for her to be fired for describing them truthfully, that is if they were fat, jewish and female ... she may have actually been giving them the benefit of the doubt calling them 'ladies,' who knows. If she was fired for telling the truth then I have a problem with it quite frankly and am astonished to see so many of my fellow conservatives falling for the politically correct mantra of the left.

17 posted on 10/01/2004 5:27:26 PM PDT by JRPerry
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To: liberallarry

I don’t so much mind her getting canned, but I do wish life were consistent. Either the DNC or a liberal 527 recently ran a blatantly racist ad using the words “white boys” in a very derogatory manner; no big deal. Kerry hasn’t renounced the ad and the leftist media doesn’t care.


18 posted on 10/01/2004 5:28:53 PM PDT by Screaming Eagle Red Leg
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To: liberallarry
Why does everyone have to be so sensitive?

I agree. It's like everyone is fishin' to be offended.

What if she referred to them as "Two old, fat, NEW YORKERS"?

Isn't that a regional slight?

Is it OK to refer to people as "Country Bumpkins"?
How about "Inner City scum"?

Totally ridiculous.

19 posted on 10/01/2004 5:29:30 PM PDT by bikepacker67 (Sandy wasn't stuffing his socks, he was stuffing A sock.)
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To: dakine

The task aired this week had the two teams set up and run a restaurant and get surveys. Whoever had the best ratings won.

Jen C. kept complaining about these "old jewish women" who she felt didn't give them high enough ratings, hence her team's loss.

They were pleasant women who had come into her restaurant and she was harrassing customers, fishing for compliments and these women allowed that the decor was a little stark for their taste (this after she pressed them for their opinions) and after that she complained about them several times during the show, including throwing in the "jewish" part when they had not stated they were jewish.


20 posted on 10/01/2004 5:30:17 PM PDT by cyncooper (Have I mentioned lately that I despise the media?)
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