In all the spam we get from UCLA admin ("Come join us for a presentation by Random Professor from East Coast on Thursday ... pizza will be served") nobody noted that UCLA law alum Kelly Perdew had advanced to the final round of the Apprentice, and last night won.

I have seen three episodes of the Apprentice in my life, including last night's finale. All of these people seem like feckless dopes who should not be given responsibility for anything more complicated than opening their lunchbox. Not a single person on the show seemed to have anything approaching a calm, professional demeanor. But I guess they don't select the true pros to go on the show. They want the people who are severely unpolished, it makes better television.

17 Dec 04