On last night's Apprentice, I think his phrase was "make it for a penny and sell it for a pound". So an insightful confession from the horses mouth; I made my millions by screwing you lot. At £2.50 for a manky lollipop, no wonder.
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Rip Off Britain (As Confirmed By Suralan)
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I noticed they thrust sweets into the kids' hands - they asked the parents to pay. One protested in was unfair. If they tried that on me, I'd have shoved the sweets where the sun doesn't shine... -
the *treats* they get for winning a task have been seriously downgraded - a trip to the bowler - Hurrah! they squealed - FFS!
That Brigette Jones one is gonna win - the ruddy faced one.Comment
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I'd like to see Tray tangle with that horrible gobby bird who just escaped last week.Originally posted by FishfaceThat Brigette Jones one is gonna win - the ruddy faced one.Comment
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Why screwed - no-one had to buy what he was offering for saleOriginally posted by KyajaeOn last night's Apprentice, I think his phrase was "make it for a penny and sell it for a pound". So an insightful confession from the horses mouth; I made my millions by screwing you lot. At £2.50 for a manky lollipop, no wonder.Comment
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If you know you're being screwed (i.e you're the screwee), you'd probably not part ith your money. However, if you are the screwer, you will almost always know if you're screwing the customer.Originally posted by John GaltWhy screwed - no-one had to buy what he was offering for saleComment
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Yeah that was hilarious. A pretty good sales method though.Originally posted by andrew_neil_ukI noticed they thrust sweets into the kids' hands - they asked the parents to pay. One protested in was unfair. If they tried that on me, I'd have shoved the sweets where the sun doesn't shine...Comment
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So what would you suggest that he operates as a charity and doesn't make a profit?????Originally posted by KyajaeIf you know you're being screwed (i.e you're the screwee), you'd probably not part ith your money. However, if you are the screwer, you will almost always know if you're screwing the customer.Comment
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Originally posted by John GaltSo what would you suggest that he operates as a charity and doesn't make a profit?????
Making a profit and running an obscene rip-off are surely two different thingsComment
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