Reality Dating TV

Yojimbo · 12-14-2002, 01:23 AM

So anyone watch these? This includes but is not limited to: Elimidate, The 5th Wheel, The Bachelor, Bachelorettes in Alaska, Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire, etc.

***Art*** · 12-14-2002, 01:29 AM

I watched two episodes of The Bachelor, both because I was too tired to get up and leave... That's about it though.

Oh, and two episodes of Pleasure Island or whatever that was... that was because we only got one channel, and I was bored off my rocker.

Scott · 12-14-2002, 08:43 AM

The only reality TV show I've ever watched with any dedication was the original series of Big Brother over here, which kicked off the whole shebang. And only then because it was something new.

But, as usual, the format was abused, and now I'd rather bang my head against a wall of nails than watch more reality TV.

My prediction for the next few years is Reality TV Democracy.

Yojimbo · 12-14-2002, 09:08 AM

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My prediction for the next few years is Reality TV Democracy.

You didn't hear? FX is making a show where viewers will select a presidential candidate (from a number of contestants). Democracy at its finest!

http://www.drudgereport.com/urgentm.htm

OneWithTheMud · 12-14-2002, 09:59 AM

I watched a couple episodes of Bachelorettes in Alaska but only becuase there was nothing better to do. I hate reality TV shows with a passion.

rockin4theking · 12-14-2002, 12:12 PM

I watch Elimidate and the 5th Wheel sometimes. I really get a kick out how slutty everbody is.

They're always good for a laugh.

Scott · 12-15-2002, 08:57 AM

Lol, I'm a prophet! Or perhaps I'd heard that before and forgotten. Either way....

Would that be a good use of TV? It would be a form of democracy, with a few obvious faults (each person could have more than one vote, the director, etc would have a huge say in how the public voted by cutting the show in certain ways).

Zooropa · 12-15-2002, 04:50 PM

I hate TV in general, especially reality shows, but a commercial caught my attention on Fox while watching NFL today. It was for a show called Joe Millionare where Fox lies to a bunch of gold digging bimbos by telling them that this handsome construction worker is worth $50 million. They usher them to "his" mansion to compete for his heart. I won't be watching it, but I love the concept. Imagine their surprise when they find out the truth muhahaha! That will teach those idiots. Thumbs up for Fox (which I don't say often).

Adam · 12-15-2002, 06:21 PM

I watched Blind Date for a minute amount of time, and quickly lost interest. That was the extent of my travels in this abominable realm.

Bryan · 12-15-2002, 11:21 PM

Those show hardly portray reality.

nix · 12-20-2002, 04:27 PM

I'm finding the bachalor interesting... but I would so not do that kind of thing!!! It's rather cruel.
Does anyone know who he actually chooses??

There's somethig else called "Meet the parents", I would love to see that, but I have homegroup on at that time

Yojimbo · 12-20-2002, 05:53 PM

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Originally posted by Zooropa
I hate TV in general, especially reality shows, but a commercial caught my attention on Fox while watching NFL today. It was for a show called Joe Millionare where Fox lies to a bunch of gold digging bimbos by telling them that this handsome construction worker is worth $50 million. They usher them to "his" mansion to compete for his heart. I won't be watching it, but I love the concept. Imagine their surprise when they find out the truth muhahaha! That will teach those idiots. Thumbs up for Fox (which I don't say often).

Oh, I'll definitely be watching this one. At least the last episode. I'm interested in how they kept this secret, because presumably the entire show has been filmed. I suspect someone has already won, or else she would see the promos and realize what has been going on. That means whoever "won" will be under contract to be silent for up to 12 weeks...

Grasshopper359 · 12-20-2002, 08:40 PM

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...and now I'd rather bang my head against a wall of nails than watch more reality TV.

My thoughts exactly. Those dating shoes are the worst. I can't stand shallow dating as it is, nevermind broadcasting a bunch of gold diggers and sugar daddies who are trying to hitch up the wagon. I'd rather drown myself in a vat of my own urine than sit through any more of those.

Zooropa · 12-20-2002, 08:51 PM

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Originally posted by Grasshopper359
My thoughts exactly. Those dating shoes are the worst. I can't stand shallow dating as it is, nevermind broadcasting a bunch of gold diggers and sugar daddies who are trying to hitch up the wagon. I'd rather drown myself in a vat of my own urine than sit through any more of those.

And I thought I was the only one! Hilariously stated.

imclayinaz · 12-23-2002, 11:50 AM

Reality dating TV is just the offspring of TV crap like "When barnyard animals attack IV" that networks sludged on us a few years ago.

the sad thing is that people actually watch these shows. On E!, they have a new show where they hook up "celebrities" (Saved By The Bell's Dustin Diamond) with, to say it politely, "skanks", and they go out on a date.

Ridiculous.