Originally posted by: *Rashmi*
Yes, they're there to win.
But I just can't shake off the fact that Arijit could do something like that. It's low - and in fact, it's actually not much of a smart plan, because it's sabotaging his own chances. After today everyone is conviced he's a cheat, lie, deceiver, and no one wants to listen to a person like that. The public won't want to vote for him (though I admit, they never really wanted to, ever - but still). People won't like him anymore. In the end, it's turns out to be kind of stupid. PLUS, he loses a great friend - well, I can't be certain that Shamit will break ties with him, but honestly, would you want to be friends with someone who backstabs you?
i'm guessing you've probably watched the episode in which qazi and arijit discuss this competition, so if you heard what qazi said to arijit regarding friendships in FG, you would understand where i am coming from. after finding a career and gaining fame, friendships are like nothing. friends will come and go, but a chance to make it big will not. THIS IS ARIJIT'S CHANCE (as well as others')!
also, what arijit did is not low, and those you are convinced that arijit is a "cheat," "liar," and "deceiver" seriously don't understand that concept of a competition. in a competition, YOU COMPETE. the unexpected will happen. aside from that, i, personally, think that you shouldn't find the need to make close friends and crap because, eventually, you may have to sacrifice those friendships to make it to the top.
as far as it goes with the public voting for him, you have to also consider the fact that there are many people out there who like arijit and liked shamit as well. besides, you're right that not many people usually vote for him in the first place, but it's not like that will greatly influence his chances of remaining in FG (look at the past). he, often times, does a very good job, so the faculty ends up saving him quite a lot when he is in the danger zone.
most importantly, you don't know if his decision ends up stupid. who knows, maybe now he will be a part of fame jori since there is lesser competition, or at least now he has a larger chance of gaining a lot of publicity.
okay, i'm running out of time right now, so i gotta go!
Edited by _u72 - 20 years ago