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Hey Donald -- Where'd YOU Learn to Count?

Posted Jan 11th 2007 6:30PM by TMZ Staff

Call it the "Art of the Spin."

Donald Trump granted an "exclusive" interview to the "Today" show this morning with the express purpose of refuting Rosie's gleeful assertion from Wednesday -- namely, that the debut episode of this season's "The Apprentice" had "tanked" in the ratings. The only problem was, it did tank. It was third in the 10-11 PM slot, well behind "Desperate Housewives" and "Cold Case."

In his inimitably self-satisfied way, Trump told "Today's" Natalie Morales that his show was "the most successful show in the last 14 months in its timeslot." Uh, what? Actually, it wasn't even the most successful show that NBC has run in the 9:30-11:00 PM timeslot since October 2005. Its 5.5 household rating can't match that of "Crossing Jordan" and "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," the two other shows that have recently run in that slot.

Of course, the Donald was saying all this on NBC, which, of course, just happens to air "The Apprentice." Hmm.

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91. I guess "the Donald" used the same fuzzy math to calculate his TV rankings as he uses to prove he isn't a loser businessman.

Posted at 9:24AM on Jan 12th 2007 by Sparrow

92. WHO CARES ??????????????

Futility rules in the USA.

Posted at 9:26AM on Jan 12th 2007 by Redgrunt

93. Can we all say looser!

Posted at 9:30AM on Jan 12th 2007 by sara

94. Donald Trump is gross, ugly and weird. How the hell can someone with hair like that make a judgement on how anyone looks! BTW you two or three posters with a hard on for Trump get over it! He's not going to share any of his money with you! LMAO!

Posted at 9:48AM on Jan 12th 2007 by oops!

95. d-man

you need to change your name to d-man likes to jerk off because no women want him

and by the way d-man
the bitch is back with her coat of armor and is in full force with scum like you

Posted at 9:59AM on Jan 12th 2007 by the bitch is back

96. He meant that this premier was the most successful show of The Apprentice ever... not of any show ever. IDIOTS!!

Posted at 10:00AM on Jan 12th 2007 by Alissa

97. It's really sad that this is the ONLY way for Rosie and THE Donald to get their names in the news.It's a sad state of affairs when two supposely grown ups have to sling mud at each other just to keep their names alive. They both need to grow up.

Posted at 10:10AM on Jan 12th 2007 by Sue

98. the bitch is back:
I am sorry I called you all those names. I changed my mind and I love Rosie and want to marry her. I have WAY to much free time on my hands so sometimes I get a little naughty!
Love you!
Hugs and kisses,
the dumb man

Posted at 10:12AM on Jan 12th 2007 by d-man

99. Real Cute, c**t head. I didnt send ths. You stupid fat dryed up old freaking c**tlover cow. A cow just like Rosieho

74. the bitch is back:
I am sorry I called you all those names. I changed my mind and I love Rosie and want to marry her. I have WAY to much free time on my hands so sometimes I get a little naughty!
Love you!
Hugs and kisses,
the dumb man

Posted at 10:12AM on Jan 12th 2007 by d-man

Posted at 10:17AM on Jan 12th 2007 by d - man

100. Donald Trump is a swine.

Posted at 10:30AM on Jan 12th 2007 by trump sucks

101. I think Donald Trump is such an ass clam up you look and act so stupid. Rosie was just having fun and you donald blew it all out of proportion. get on with you life donald .

Posted at 12:00PM on Jan 12th 2007 by elsie

102. The Apprentice was my favorite show but has since become boring and not very challenging. I mean who came up with the idea for the first show to be a car wash? Supid idea. I watched about 5 minutes of it then turned the channel. Donald better come up with some better ideas than this or he'll be losing faithful followers. As far as the Rosie thing...I think Rosie is right...and Donald should have booted Ms. USA. What kind of example is he trying to set? She doesn't deserve the title. Rosie shows us that even though your rich doesn't always mean your right!

Posted at 11:23AM on Jan 12th 2007 by Nancy

103. I agree with the other Nancy. I work with a few girls who have won pageants and have known many over the years, being in the fashion industry. Most are incredibly artciculate, giving people and hard workers. Not one sided with Trump's decision to allow Miss USA to retain her title. They all believe as I do that she is an example to other young women in the country.

Posted at 11:42AM on Jan 12th 2007 by Nancy

104. #1: Mr. Trump you can buy my vote anytime. I will take your side for $250,000.

#2: The Jerry Springer comment; paleeeeeze don't compare a dancing fool with
Mr. Trump; hey, maybe DWTS should have The Donald and Rosie as a team
But who would lead???

#3: I agree this is getting rediculous. In a few weeks Rosie and the Donald will
be friends again fighting for some block head republican.

#4: Please don't compare Rosie to Ellen. Just because they are both lesbians,
why compare a wack job with a person that has not only her own show but
commercials.

#5: Barbara Walters is an older person but that doesn't mean she is going thru
alzheimers. I never liked Barbara Walters since Jerry was on the View and
she had the nerve to ask him where he has sex. Jerry said his bedroom but
my point is she asks a lot of stupid questions.

#6: I think I now know who the Geico caveman is..... The Donald... this is so
stupid maybe a caveman can end it.

Pearl

Posted at 8:26PM on Jan 12th 2007 by Wendy

105. Donald is making a complete ass of himself! The comment about his ratings was a complete lie. He needs to stick his foot in his mouth. Learn how to say NO COMMENT! He is a disgrace.

Posted at 11:29AM on Jan 16th 2007 by sparkle

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