How Could An Angel Break My Heart?

 

One of my favorite "Survivor" contestants of all-time, Denise the lunch lady, isn't even a lunch lady! On the reality show's finale, Denise said she lost her job as a school lunch lady, but was demoted to janitor. She said she doesn't get to spend as much time with her family, because of her new schedule. Mark Burnett, the show's executive producer, gave her $50,000 for her sob story.

 

Well, Denise has lied to me and has lied to us all. The Superintendant of the Douglas, Mass school district issued a press release stating Denise was never a lunch lady and she was actually promoted not demoted.

 

Below are only the important (YES! This is important!) parts of the press release:

 

In fact, Mrs. Martin held a full-time position as a custodian prior to her participation in the series, and she returned to this same position upon her return from China. Mrs. Martin was granted — at her request — an unpaid leave of absence so that she could participate in the ‘Survivor’ program. We were pleased and excited to support Denise, and have enthusiastically cheered her on throughout the duration of the show.

Although Mrs. Martin was a cafeteria employee prior to her selection as a contestant, she asked to be considered for a promotion to full-time custodian, and was promoted to this position on March 30, 2007. This promotion came with additional benefits and a higher salary. Following her leave, she then returned to this same position.

Regretfully, the Douglas Public School District was inaccurately portrayed as failing to be accommodating to an employee during what the District viewed as a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity. This is far from the case. On the contrary, we granted all requests made by Mrs. Martin so that she could participate in the ‘Survivor’ series. Since Mrs. Martin was on an approved leave, her position was held open for her, and she returned to this same position upon her return from China. As a District, we make every effort to support our employees, and will continue to do so.”

How could Denise the lunch lady...I mean Denise the janitor do this? Why would she lie to me? Why do people lie? This hurts my feelings. Next thing you know she's going to tell me the mullet is fake and everything's just all a sham. She's probably some fashion model from Paris. I don't know what to believe anymore. Denise has ruined my faith in reality TV. Yes, I had some. Don't laugh.

VIA Reality Blurred

Thanks Melanie