I've been meaning to do this for some time now... Nothing like the eleventh hour, LOL.
THE CONTESTANTS
Ali
# Age: 24
# Occupation: Model
# St. Louis, MO
# Education: Associate's Degree, St. Louis Community College
Former party girl who found religion who enjoys UFC fighting and shotguns. God I hate it when they cast models and actors. It's like some brain trust collectively agreed that every reality show must cast the hottest one they could find who also seems just unique enough for people to relate to. She's just eye candy! You're not fooling anyone! Her interview seems like she doesn't even know what she's talking about. She drops the term coalition far too casually, seems to forget the word "Mole", and says her strategy is to go with her gut. If she's around for more than a few episodes I'll be annoyed, and pissed if she's the Mole!
Alex
# Age: 31
# Occupation: Musician
# Haverford, PA
# Education: Attended University of Colorado, Boulder
Kudos to him for continuing to pursue his passion of music, but when you're 31 and still living with your parents I think it's time to reevaluate your priorities. Alex strikes me as a jack of all trades, someone who can reasonable hold his own in just about any situation you can put him in. The problem here is that when you are a jack of all trades, you're a master at none. Although I can imagine him being someone what I want to be rooting for, right now I just sort of find him as average.
Bobby
# Age: 25
# Occupation: Restaurant Manager
# Philadelphia, PA
# Education: B.A., Penn State
My first thought was "There comes a time in your life that you need to drop the Y from the end of your name." Then I realized he was gay, and it made much more sense. (I've actually had a conversation with a gay guy in the past regarding the implied sexuality of men who go by Joey or Jimmy instead of Joe or Jim.) But somehow his gaydar is going to help him read people here, and how he handled his sexuality when he was younger makes him a good liar. Okaaaaaaaaay. Also, he said he took 5 years of Spanish in High School. Five years? I don't get it, and my Moledar is blinking.
Clay
# Age: 32
# Occupation: Criminal Litigation Attorney
# Philadelphia, PA
# Education: Law Degree, Howard Law School
I'm sorry, but there's just something too cliché about a black man comparing his home life to the of the Cosby family. He is a bit OCD, which I'm trying to determine if that would help him or hurt him, both as the Mole and as a contestant. Part of me wants to dismiss him as the Mole because he's a Lawyer, and that's touching a bit too close to Kathryn from Season One, but I'm having a very hard time shaking him off as a suspect. Something just makes me want to watch him closely.
Craig
# Age: 30
# Occupation: Graphic Designer
# San Diego, CA
# Education: B.A. Point Loma Nazarene University
Craig is your textbook case of "Physically I have absolutely nothing to offer, so I have to have an amazing personality to draw people to me." And I think he does it well. Personable and charismatic, he could easily win over his other competitors. Plus, his lack of athletic abilities makes him a great candidate for the Mole (almost too good), because he can stuff things up and have a valid excuse. I'm expecting to see him around for a number of weeks.
Kristen
# Age: 35
# Occupation: Neuroscientist
# Santa Monica, CA
# Education: PhD, UCLA
Another model. But also an equestrian and scientist. Hmm, interesting. I have an inkling of thinking that she could be a good candidate for the Mole, but once again I get this feeling that she really doesn't grasp the concept of the game. I think with her, the likelihood of her being the Mole is going to be directly proportional to her longevity in the game. The most suspicious thing about her will be the fact that she's still there.
Liz
# Age: 60
# Occupation: Retired
# Whitefish, MT
# Education: Associate's Degree, New Mexico Tech.
Right out of the gate, Liz is my dark horse pick to go the distance. She could both win or be the Mole. She says that she writes plays, and to me comes off as a very intelligent woman. Seems like the type who could tell you a very convincing story and you would buy it hook, line, and sinker. She also talks about the strategy of not having a strategy, which I like. People who come in with too rigid of a mindset are doomed from the word go, it's that much harder for them to adapt. She'll be one to keep an eye on.
Marcie
# Age: 31
# Occupation: Stay-at-home Mom
# Corona, CA
# Education: High School Graduate, West High, Torrance, CA
When exactly did getting knocked-up in high school become a strong indicator of character. A mother of three boys, and a seemingly nice enough lady. Her motherly nature could prove useful, both if she was the Mole or just a normal contestant. I can't help but shake this feeling, however, that she's the first one Executed. Something in her video was just... lacking.
Mark
# Age: 42
# Occupation: High School History Teacher/Soccer Coach
# Mukwonago, WI
# Education: B.A., University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
You remember that teacher you had in High School who thought he was really cool and making everyone laugh, when in reality all the students were laughing at him and not with him. Yeah, that's the vibe I get from Mark. (No one uses the term "keep it on the DL" anymore.) I think he may be too smart for him own good, his bio boast an 143 IQ. I have a feeling he's planning a stratiegy for an end game that he's never going to see.
Nicole
# Age: 33
# Occupation: OBGYN Doctor
# Chicago, IL
# Education: MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine
The local girl, makes me want to root for her right off the bat. Clearly proud of her perfession. She mentioned medical school about 2 dozen times in her two minute interview. You're a doctor, we get it. Words like "street" and "diva" in her bio make me think she could turn into the season's bitch, but a fiery temper doesn't mean she isn't the Mole.
Paul
# Age: 29
# Occupation: Utility Worker
# Yonkers, NY
# Education: Attended Pace University
I like this guy already! I might be mistaken here, seeing as I've watched a lot of videos and things are starting to blur, but I'm pretty sure he's the only one who said something along the lines of "If I'm not the Mole" during his interview. Personally, for me, that's a big warning sign right there. I also get the impression that he could pull off the role very well. Someone to look out for.
Victoria
# Age: 26
# Occupation: Retail Manager
# Bishop, TX
# Education: B.A., Texas A&M University-Kingsville
The former small-town pageant girl who is more devious than she lets on. I'm actually having a very difficult time getting an early read on her, she really hasn't given me much to work with. And that makes me want to suspect her all the more. I think she could surprise a few people.
MY MOLE LIST
01. Paul
02. Craig
03. Bobby
04. Victoria
05. Liz
06. Clay
07. Nicole
08. Alex
09. Kristen
10. Marcie
11. Ali
12. Mark
THE CONTESTANTS
Ali
# Age: 24
# Occupation: Model
# St. Louis, MO
# Education: Associate's Degree, St. Louis Community College
Former party girl who found religion who enjoys UFC fighting and shotguns. God I hate it when they cast models and actors. It's like some brain trust collectively agreed that every reality show must cast the hottest one they could find who also seems just unique enough for people to relate to. She's just eye candy! You're not fooling anyone! Her interview seems like she doesn't even know what she's talking about. She drops the term coalition far too casually, seems to forget the word "Mole", and says her strategy is to go with her gut. If she's around for more than a few episodes I'll be annoyed, and pissed if she's the Mole!
Alex
# Age: 31
# Occupation: Musician
# Haverford, PA
# Education: Attended University of Colorado, Boulder
Kudos to him for continuing to pursue his passion of music, but when you're 31 and still living with your parents I think it's time to reevaluate your priorities. Alex strikes me as a jack of all trades, someone who can reasonable hold his own in just about any situation you can put him in. The problem here is that when you are a jack of all trades, you're a master at none. Although I can imagine him being someone what I want to be rooting for, right now I just sort of find him as average.
Bobby
# Age: 25
# Occupation: Restaurant Manager
# Philadelphia, PA
# Education: B.A., Penn State
My first thought was "There comes a time in your life that you need to drop the Y from the end of your name." Then I realized he was gay, and it made much more sense. (I've actually had a conversation with a gay guy in the past regarding the implied sexuality of men who go by Joey or Jimmy instead of Joe or Jim.) But somehow his gaydar is going to help him read people here, and how he handled his sexuality when he was younger makes him a good liar. Okaaaaaaaaay. Also, he said he took 5 years of Spanish in High School. Five years? I don't get it, and my Moledar is blinking.
Clay
# Age: 32
# Occupation: Criminal Litigation Attorney
# Philadelphia, PA
# Education: Law Degree, Howard Law School
I'm sorry, but there's just something too cliché about a black man comparing his home life to the of the Cosby family. He is a bit OCD, which I'm trying to determine if that would help him or hurt him, both as the Mole and as a contestant. Part of me wants to dismiss him as the Mole because he's a Lawyer, and that's touching a bit too close to Kathryn from Season One, but I'm having a very hard time shaking him off as a suspect. Something just makes me want to watch him closely.
Craig
# Age: 30
# Occupation: Graphic Designer
# San Diego, CA
# Education: B.A. Point Loma Nazarene University
Craig is your textbook case of "Physically I have absolutely nothing to offer, so I have to have an amazing personality to draw people to me." And I think he does it well. Personable and charismatic, he could easily win over his other competitors. Plus, his lack of athletic abilities makes him a great candidate for the Mole (almost too good), because he can stuff things up and have a valid excuse. I'm expecting to see him around for a number of weeks.
Kristen
# Age: 35
# Occupation: Neuroscientist
# Santa Monica, CA
# Education: PhD, UCLA
Another model. But also an equestrian and scientist. Hmm, interesting. I have an inkling of thinking that she could be a good candidate for the Mole, but once again I get this feeling that she really doesn't grasp the concept of the game. I think with her, the likelihood of her being the Mole is going to be directly proportional to her longevity in the game. The most suspicious thing about her will be the fact that she's still there.
Liz
# Age: 60
# Occupation: Retired
# Whitefish, MT
# Education: Associate's Degree, New Mexico Tech.
Right out of the gate, Liz is my dark horse pick to go the distance. She could both win or be the Mole. She says that she writes plays, and to me comes off as a very intelligent woman. Seems like the type who could tell you a very convincing story and you would buy it hook, line, and sinker. She also talks about the strategy of not having a strategy, which I like. People who come in with too rigid of a mindset are doomed from the word go, it's that much harder for them to adapt. She'll be one to keep an eye on.
Marcie
# Age: 31
# Occupation: Stay-at-home Mom
# Corona, CA
# Education: High School Graduate, West High, Torrance, CA
When exactly did getting knocked-up in high school become a strong indicator of character. A mother of three boys, and a seemingly nice enough lady. Her motherly nature could prove useful, both if she was the Mole or just a normal contestant. I can't help but shake this feeling, however, that she's the first one Executed. Something in her video was just... lacking.
Mark
# Age: 42
# Occupation: High School History Teacher/Soccer Coach
# Mukwonago, WI
# Education: B.A., University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
You remember that teacher you had in High School who thought he was really cool and making everyone laugh, when in reality all the students were laughing at him and not with him. Yeah, that's the vibe I get from Mark. (No one uses the term "keep it on the DL" anymore.) I think he may be too smart for him own good, his bio boast an 143 IQ. I have a feeling he's planning a stratiegy for an end game that he's never going to see.
Nicole
# Age: 33
# Occupation: OBGYN Doctor
# Chicago, IL
# Education: MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine
The local girl, makes me want to root for her right off the bat. Clearly proud of her perfession. She mentioned medical school about 2 dozen times in her two minute interview. You're a doctor, we get it. Words like "street" and "diva" in her bio make me think she could turn into the season's bitch, but a fiery temper doesn't mean she isn't the Mole.
Paul
# Age: 29
# Occupation: Utility Worker
# Yonkers, NY
# Education: Attended Pace University
I like this guy already! I might be mistaken here, seeing as I've watched a lot of videos and things are starting to blur, but I'm pretty sure he's the only one who said something along the lines of "If I'm not the Mole" during his interview. Personally, for me, that's a big warning sign right there. I also get the impression that he could pull off the role very well. Someone to look out for.
Victoria
# Age: 26
# Occupation: Retail Manager
# Bishop, TX
# Education: B.A., Texas A&M University-Kingsville
The former small-town pageant girl who is more devious than she lets on. I'm actually having a very difficult time getting an early read on her, she really hasn't given me much to work with. And that makes me want to suspect her all the more. I think she could surprise a few people.
MY MOLE LIST
01. Paul
02. Craig
03. Bobby
04. Victoria
05. Liz
06. Clay
07. Nicole
08. Alex
09. Kristen
10. Marcie
11. Ali
12. Mark
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