The Underdog Wins Out
Waiting for The Apprentice Finals 2011 to hit the screen last night, I was sure of several things: as much as Alan Sugar resembles a small and very rich imp, complete with short stature and wrinkly face, Helen was going to win. She was going to win because she was all of these things: pretty, intelligent, formidable, determined, strategic — highly organised with it — and most importantly of all good at getting on with people…
Tom marks an important turning-point for the show. The day that common decency wins over arrogance, and the time when past achievements are recognised more so than what-you-can-do-on-the-day
…With these characteristics, it was clear to me – had been for a while – that she would be the logical winner.
So I was quite stunned when she brought out her business idea. Something which not only had NOTHING to do with what she was experienced at doing, but something that…let’s face it, was hardly going to set the world alight in the field of original ideas…
Enter nerdy Tom. Glasses, inventions galore, and a track record for cursing any team he is in.
So what happened? Why did Tom end up winning over the iron Lord and taking home the prestigious title of Sugar’s new business partner?
Only Sugar will ever really know, of course – but here is my best guess.
Far as I can see – and I have made an effort to play strict attention to all of The Apprentice shows in the last few years – Tom marks an important turning-point for the show. The day that common decency wins over arrogance, and the time when past achievements are recognised more so than what-you-can-do-on-the-day. The day that intelligence and being-a-good-bloke comes together in the same package: one that stood out a mile from all the other contestants with their increasing bravado and sure fire winning attitude.
Who knows what the next show in the ever-popular series will bring to the fore? Perhaps Air Travel compensation companies being formed in the blink of an eye, or a feature film being taken on with the clock ticking at an unbelievable rate. One thing is for sure. The show is willing to change, and for that reason it’ll always keep up with the times and be watchable.
The next Apprentice show to appear on our screens will be a Junior version. Which, if my memory serves me correctly, will prove just as exciting as every other show which has gone before.
Personally, The Apprentice (for adults) will always be my favourite. And if the last selection of candidates is any measure of the strength of business in our country — flawed as well as skilled — we’re sure to enjoy the next series just as much.
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