Serena said:

FanOfMusic said:

I don't know specifically what's going on. I don't know Manuela personally, nor am I an FB friend of hers. I'm just imagining that, being a fried of Eric's, she'd also support his music.

I just went back and re-read some of the earlier posts in the thread, somehow I'd missed this one by Adisa:

"Eric was in town a few months ago for a show. My friend who was the sound engineer kept going on about the hot woman Eric left the club with. I asked, "Who, Prince's ex-wife?" and my friend goes, "Is Prince's ex-wife a redhead?"

So is this the 'real girlfriend' or another chica he's sneaking around with?

I don't know of Eric Benet's 'real girlfriend' (quotes yours) being a redhead.

Well, one things for sure.... folks are still talking about Mani. Mission accomplished.

paintedlady said:

Well, one things for sure.... folks are still talking about Mani. Mission accomplished.

Right--it seems for both Manuela and Eric.

paintedlady said:

Well, one things for sure.... folks are still talking about Mani. Mission accomplished.

right!

Shorty said:

GoldenParachute said:

No kidding. Who really gives a f***

you? I doubt anyone takes any of this seriously.

No. I really dont give a left nut. Wishful thinking wont change that. Its funny, people say they dont take it seriously but get worked up when Manuela updates her status about a kid and a hot dog.

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GoldenParachute said:

Shorty said:

you? I doubt anyone takes any of this seriously.

No. I really dont give a left nut. Wishful thinking wont change that. Its funny, people say they dont take it seriously but get worked up when Manuela updates her status about a kid and a hot dog.

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Hi! nice to see you back!

Shorty said:

GoldenParachute said:

No. I really dont give a left nut. Wishful thinking wont change that. Its funny, people say they dont take it seriously but get worked up when Manuela updates her status about a kid and a hot dog.

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Hi! nice to see you back!

Thank God for benefits and paid vacations

Ottensen said:

The speculation running rampant through this thread is hilarious

Especially the random, weird disclaimers thrown in here and there by mysterious spokespersons.

Mani has pretty feet.

bashraka said:

Mani has pretty feet.

foot fetish??

Just an observation.

I have watched this board blow up with the topic of Eric Benet appearing with Manuela on the Red Carpet, while I have also waited to see a thread on the recent event that Manuela sponsored with Shaun Robinson to inspire girls into positive womanhood.

I don't get orgers with their obsession on Eric's personal life while showing no interest in Manuela's entrepreneurial accomplishments. Why would one matter over the other?

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FanOfMusic said:

Just an observation.

I have watched this board blow up with the topic of Eric Benet appearing with Manuela on the Red Carpet, while I have also waited to see a thread on the recent event that Manuela sponsored with Shaun Robinson to inspire girls into positive womanhood.

I don't get orgers with their obsession on Eric's personal life while showing no interest in Manuela's entrepreneurial accomplishments. Why would one matter over the other?

Maybe because nobody even heard about the other thing? I know I didn't.

If it's so worrisome to you, why didn't you start a thread about it? Hmmmmm?

FanOfMusic said:

Just an observation.

I have watched this board blow up with the topic of Eric Benet appearing with Manuela on the Red Carpet, while I have also waited to see a thread on the recent event that Manuela sponsored with Shaun Robinson to inspire girls into positive womanhood.

I don't get orgers with their obsession on Eric's personal life while showing no interest in Manuela's entrepreneurial accomplishments. Why would one matter over the other?

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That is a good observation actually. Maybe some people just love to talk or have the last word.

malbena said:

FanOfMusic said:

Just an observation.

I have watched this board blow up with the topic of Eric Benet appearing with Manuela on the Red Carpet, while I have also waited to see a thread on the recent event that Manuela sponsored with Shaun Robinson to inspire girls into positive womanhood.

I don't get orgers with their obsession on Eric's personal life while showing no interest in Manuela's entrepreneurial accomplishments. Why would one matter over the other?

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That is a good observation actually. Maybe some people just love to talk or have the last word.

Touche',

FanOfMusic said:

Just an observation.

I have watched this board blow up with the topic of Eric Benet appearing with Manuela on the Red Carpet, while I have also waited to see a thread on the recent event that Manuela sponsored with Shaun Robinson to inspire girls into positive womanhood.

I don't get orgers with their obsession on Eric's personal life while showing no interest in Manuela's entrepreneurial accomplishments. Why would one matter over the other?

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[Edited 8/8/10 5:46am]

This thread wouldn't have blown up if you hadn't posted the obliquely worded statements about their relationship being for publicity only.

No one here really cares about Mani except for the passing curiosity of what one of P's ex's is up to.

Mayte is a different story, lots of us are fond of her because she is talented and had/has a relationship with the fans, where Mani didn't.

Serena said:

FanOfMusic said:

Just an observation.

I have watched this board blow up with the topic of Eric Benet appearing with Manuela on the Red Carpet, while I have also waited to see a thread on the recent event that Manuela sponsored with Shaun Robinson to inspire girls into positive womanhood.

I don't get orgers with their obsession on Eric's personal life while showing no interest in Manuela's entrepreneurial accomplishments. Why would one matter over the other?

[Edited 8/8/10 5:40am]

[Edited 8/8/10 5:46am]

This thread wouldn't have blown up if you hadn't posted the obliquely worded statements about their relationship being for publicity only.

No one here really cares about Mani except for the passing curiosity of what one of P's ex's is up to.

Mayte is a different story, lots of us are fond of her because she is talented and had/has a relationship with the fans, where Mani didn't.

I have to agree with that

malbena said:

Serena said:

This thread wouldn't have blown up if you hadn't posted the obliquely worded statements about their relationship being for publicity only.

No one here really cares about Mani except for the passing curiosity of what one of P's ex's is up to.

Mayte is a different story, lots of us are fond of her because she is talented and had/has a relationship with the fans, where Mani didn't.

I have to agree with that

Admittedly my posts added controversy that probably lengthened the thread. But there is still the fact that org seems to be more interested in the ish than in Manuela's accomplishments. And since you say you're not that interested in Manuela, how come everytime she appears with Eric there's a thread on this forum about it?

prodigalfan said:

I Agree with Malbena. For above post... It was already said that there is a passing curiosity like genesia said, why didn't you start the thread??

You notice s/he didn't have an answer for that one.

FanOfMusic said:

malbena said:

I have to agree with that

Admittedly my posts added controversy that probably lengthened the thread. But there is still the fact that org seems to be more interested in the ish than in Manuela's accomplishments. And since you say you're not that interested in Manuela, how come everytime she appears with Eric there's a thread on this forum about it?

Hey, if she's doing good stuff, then right on. As for the threads, passing curiosities get posted and draw comments.

Personally, for me they just generate an 'ewwwwww' about him and a about her. It's not necessarily her fault we didn't 'get to know' her, all we got when she was with Prince was some pictures and they looked truly happy in a few of them. Oh wait...that sounds familiar...

Serena said:

FanOfMusic said:

Just an observation.

I have watched this board blow up with the topic of Eric Benet appearing with Manuela on the Red Carpet, while I have also waited to see a thread on the recent event that Manuela sponsored with Shaun Robinson to inspire girls into positive womanhood.

I don't get orgers with their obsession on Eric's personal life while showing no interest in Manuela's entrepreneurial accomplishments. Why would one matter over the other?

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[Edited 8/8/10 5:46am]

This thread wouldn't have blown up if you hadn't posted the obliquely worded statements about their relationship being for publicity only.

No one here really cares about Mani except for the passing curiosity of what one of P's ex's is up to.

Mayte is a different story, lots of us are fond of her because she is talented and had/has a relationship with the fans, where Mani didn't.

Thank. You.

Serena said:

FanOfMusic said:

Admittedly my posts added controversy that probably lengthened the thread. But there is still the fact that org seems to be more interested in the ish than in Manuela's accomplishments. And since you say you're not that interested in Manuela, how come everytime she appears with Eric there's a thread on this forum about it?

Hey, if she's doing good stuff, then right on. As for the threads, passing curiosities get posted and draw comments.

Personally, for me they just generate an 'ewwwwww' about him and a about her. It's not necessarily her fault we didn't 'get to know' her, all we got when she was with Prince was some pictures and they looked truly happy in a few of them. Oh wait...that sounds familiar...

Exactly

This thread is...I don't even have the words

Serena said:

FanOfMusic said:

Just an observation.

I have watched this board blow up with the topic of Eric Benet appearing with Manuela on the Red Carpet, while I have also waited to see a thread on the recent event that Manuela sponsored with Shaun Robinson to inspire girls into positive womanhood.

I don't get orgers with their obsession on Eric's personal life while showing no interest in Manuela's entrepreneurial accomplishments. Why would one matter over the other?

[Edited 8/8/10 5:40am]

[Edited 8/8/10 5:46am]

This thread wouldn't have blown up if you hadn't posted the obliquely worded statements about their relationship being for publicity only.

No one here really cares about Mani except for the passing curiosity of what one of P's ex's is up to.

Mayte is a different story, lots of us are fond of her because she is talented and had/has a relationship with the fans, where Mani didn't.

Absolutely - Mayte was a member of the NPG, toured and performed with him .. appeared in several video's ... whereas Mani was simply the wife he kept locked away in MN, and who occassionally appeared with him on the red carpet.

I don't think that's Mani's fault - Prince simply got smarter and probably realised that he shouldn't be so public about his relationship after Mayte, and therefore we never saw or knew anything about Mani (except rumors) .. which also explains why people thought that she had a cold personality (at the time).