I Hope You All Die In A Fire

[redbrunja]

You know, I have hated reality TV since it's inception, but occasionally I will get trapped at the gym with the long line of tvs showing nothing but those programs with the closed captioning on.

And I realized something. Every singe person on those shows is a whiny, immature brat who would be much happier and would be enjoying whatever 'predicament' they were if if only the possessed the slightest spark of adventure, disciple, or endurance.

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[theladyfeylene.livejournal.com]

I've always wanted to go on Survivor for those very reasons. Not to win money or get my fifteen minutes, but because it would be such an amazing, incredible adventure. Screw the game, I just want to go play Robinson Crusoe!

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

If you went it with that attitude, it totally would be.

[theladyfeylene.livejournal.com]

It always makes me sad, seeing how few people truly appreciate the chance they've been given. The places they go on that show...I'd give my right arm to be able to go to those places and camp and fend for myself.

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

Exactly. We raise such ungrateful bitches in the US ('bitches is non gender specific.)

[ryanitenebrae.livejournal.com]

In this world, there exists only one good reality TV show.

That show peaked in the late 90s, had some genuinely interesting contestants and a phenomenal host, was originally a Belgium idea, had a very bad re-make last year, and has been Mensa-approved.

That is The Mole.

Every other reality show can just shrivel up and die: The exception has come, and gone, and now the genre has reached the highest level of entertainment or art that it could ever hope to achieve.

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

I've never heard of The Mole, but I really wish reality tv would finally, finally die off.

[ryanitenebrae.livejournal.com]

The Mole was a show in which there were eight contestants, and one of them worked for the network. They would go through challenges while being sabotaged by the titular Mole, whose identity we do not learn until the end. The challenges are both physical and intellectual, and can be really weird, like using clues to find tickets for a carriage in library books and then running to the designated spots to catch the carriage. Or they can be just random things, like herding sheep, or hand-washing a load of laundry. It took place all over Europe, and was hosted by Andersen Cooper. The original season is available on DVD, and only about 8 or 9 episodes long. It's worth a look. I loved that show so much as a kid, and watched it again last year.

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

Oh, I see.

[nimblnymph.livejournal.com]

God... Tell me about it! Every time I see the networks debuting a new reality show, I keep thinking, "They cancelled Pushing Daisies... for THAT piece of shit?!?!"

What really makes me sad are the "dating" shows. They ALWAYS have the trashiest, most disgusting, disgraceful women on there. Gold digging sluts, that's all they are, and it absolutely BURNS me that they're being paraded around on national television like they actually DO represent the average woman. I'm sorry, but the average woman is not a fucking ho who'll spread it for the "hot, millionaire bachelor". The average woman, I'd like to think at least, has a little bit more respect for herself than that.

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

I know! It's like, seriously, people watch these shows willingly? People think that they're good? What is wrong with America?

And in my entire life, I've meet maybe three females who actually would spread it for the hot, millionaire bachelor, out of every other person with a uterus who I know. (Evil Parisian roomie is at the top of the list, natch.)

[nimblnymph.livejournal.com]

Yep. I know one who would probably do it. Or maybe that really IS what a lot of women are like and we're just lucky enough not to associate with such whores. Either way, I really don't get how people can watch Big Brother or The Bachelor and think it's the best damn thing someone threw chocolate chips into the cookie dough.

[mistaria.livejournal.com]

Totally agree with you. Those dating shows disgust me too. Like seriously... you just met the guy... he was just feeling up one of the other contestants... and now you're fucking him in the hot tub? Jeez, that's sad and disgusting.

[nimblnymph.livejournal.com]

*groans and smacks forehead* I knoooooow! What I don't get is how these people think this is REAL love. They're all sobbing and declaring how much they love the guy. Ummm... yeah. Maybe try going on a REAL date, one that doesn't involve helicopter rides over the Atlantic or dinner in a TV producer owned house that's designed to BE "romantic". Because, honey, ya won't be getting those helicopter rides every fucking weekend.

[nimblnymph.livejournal.com]

I'm gonna add, now that I read the comments above, that Survivor would be fun to go on for the very reason mentioned and that yes, The Mole was good... but there's this new one called Estate of Panic that I actually think MIGHT be better. I love the host, the idea is original and there's not a freakin' bachelor in sight.

[theladyfeylene.livejournal.com]

OH! ESTATE OF PANIC! That one's hilarious. I was surprised when I tuned in at how entertaining the concept turned out to be.

[nimblnymph.livejournal.com]

Isn't it?! I LOVE watching people scream over the snakes and such! Though, in all fairness... the one where they were going through tunnels and the dirt was caving in on them? I probably would have freaked out, too.

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

When they look for contestants to 'star' in reality shows, they always go for the same kind of people (attention-seeking sociopaths... like, seriously)

This is utterly, utterly true. And they don't even pick INTERESTING sociopaths.

Like, if I was evil, I would be so damn badass and efficient and fun to watch....

[rashaka.livejournal.com]

have something cheerful!

http://satalex.deviantart.com/art/KakaSaku-for-Izzy-108897730

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

I saw that earlier today. It's glorious, glorious.

[fani.livejournal.com]

I get more annoyed with the show's host usually. You're right though, REality TV brings the worst in people.

The only one I can stand to watch is Top Chef. Because of the drool-worthy food.

[wicked-seraph.livejournal.com]

The only show I thought was interesting was The Amazing Race - I would sell one of my ovaries to be able to travel and go on an adventure like they were able to! But some of them were so ignorant to other countries! They treated anyone who didn't speak English like an ass-backwards moron -_-

Most of the women chosen are materialistic bitches who, imho, are far from indicative of the average American woman. It saddens me that, in all likelihood, men who watch these shows - or, Hell, TV in general - may end up thinking that all women are like that. :(

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

The thought of people thinking the other gender is like the other gender on reality tv is almost painful to think.

And I've heard good things about the Amazing Race.

[mistaria.livejournal.com]

The only reality shows I watch are ones where the people on the show have actual talent like Top Chef and Project Runway. There's still drama but like I said, at least these people actually have some kind of skill and win a contest not just for bull shit reasons.

The dating ones especially disgust me. Obviously those fucking sluts aren't looking for "true love". And I say that for both the men and women.

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

Oh, I totally agree on the revolting nature of those dating shows.

Wasn't there one girl who at some point was offered money or the relationship and choose the money? Smart girl.

Also, I've seen some Top Chef in the original japanese version. It's kinda cool.

[mistaria.livejournal.com]

I would have taken the money too. Ooh yeah.

I think you're thinking of Iron Chef? Top Chef is a show on Bravo and I don't think it existed anywhere else previously but I could be wrong. Iron Chef is pretty good too. :)

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

I would have taken the money too. Ooh yeah.

In a hot second.

And I think I was thinking of Iron Chef.

[devimelete.livejournal.com]

I remember way back in the day when Survivor was making its first season and my dad was so excited of seeing it. He thought it was about actual surviving in the wilderness and all that.
When he saw the first episode he was both disgruntled and disappointed that it is more about backstabbing than actual, y'know, surviving.

"It's like the Blair Witch Project: they don't know how to use a compass!"

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

My mom had the same reaction: "this is not how you would survive in the wilderness! You would be working together for the good of all!"

[devimelete.livejournal.com]

I think my dad would've enjoyed it more if it is more of the failings of attempting to survive in the wilderness then it is about being bastards.

I despise dating shows for reasons mentioned above, but I do enjoy watching that Matchmaker Millionaire show in purely on the fact that the matchmaker/host will put her foot down on these narcissistic millionaires when they go too far, saying things like "You are being an idiot, and you will not get her approval whether you think you want it or not." And the best part? If these women are uncomfortable with these guys, no matter how rich they are, they want nothing to do with them.

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

It's good that the hosts don't put up with shit.

[teh-amazing-one.livejournal.com]

I like watching celebrity reality dating shows for the same reason why I like watching car wrecks and demolitions.


I never understood how Flavor of Love had so many seasons. Have you seen Flavor Flav? He reminds of those raisin figurines from the 80s (or 90s). Even whores must have some standards.

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

Nope, sorry.

[teh-amazing-one.livejournal.com]

...That was specific.


Have you not seen him? Don't know the raisins? Whores do not have standards? My comment as a whole was failtastic that you are rejecting completely?

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

To clarify, because my comment was made of vague:

I do not know Flavor of Love.

I have not seen Flavor Flav.

I do know know of raisin figurines from the eighties.

Do whores have standards? Most likely, yes.

Your comments are never failtasic.

[teh-amazing-one.livejournal.com]

Your comments are never failtasic.

My self esteem is saved once again! ^_^

I recommend if for a severe lacking of schadenfreude. It'll make you feel better about yourself because, hey, at least your not one of those idiots!

Rock of Love isn't much better, but at least Bret Micheals is somewhat non eye bleeding inducing ugly.

The two are essentially the Bachelor, but with washed up eighties musicians. Flavor Flav was a rapper, and Bret Micheals was in Poison. And I haven't seen a lot of TB, only commercials, but I can tell you that the women on the of Love shows wear a hell of a lot less clothing than on the Bachelor. The women on the of Love shows literally look like street walkers.

[redbrunja.livejournal.com]

That sounds so painful to watch. Who would go for those men?