| 23 JUL 2011 at 12:20am |
StilerJourneyman
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Status : Offline | I hate them, it's not even "Reality" because so much of those shows are written and scripted these days.
The only "close to reality" type show I watch is The Ultimate Fighter, which is basically where the UFC takes on a group of fighters and throws thoem into a house/teams for a while as they fight each other to earn a place in the UFC.
I can't stand any reality show besides that, I stick to actual series/sitcoms instead.
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| 23 JUL 2011 at 12:59am |
CarolineJA+ Overseer
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Status : Offline | I quite enjoy watching those 'reality' shows where people perform DIY renovations..... and the shows where people have to cook ridiculously complicated food....and there's one where they have to complete amazing obstacle courses that usually end with them getting wet.... but I don't make a point of watching them.
And I NEVER EVER watch Survivor or that race around the workd show - the people are too annoying and unpleasant! SirDave likes that kind of show. 8-)
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| 23 JUL 2011 at 1:38am |
AndromusGuild Master
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Status : Offline | My one guilty pleasure in the line of reality TV is The Amazing Race. I love to get a peek at all those places from around the world, even it it is at warp speed. Actually, make that two guilty pleasures, if America's Got Talent counts.
Otherwise, I find reality television shows incredibly banal, can't stand 'em.
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| 23 JUL 2011 at 9:04pm |
FnordSchattenjger
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Status : Offline | Reality TV seem to have almost died, at least in its old form, around here. They show a few cooking competitions, and there is one rather interesting show called "ragon's den", where people pitch their ideas (might be inventions or businesses) to 5 persons who are on top of their respective field of business. The persons who come to the show makes them an offer (part of the profit or shares in their company in exchange for an amount of money meant to get things off the ground) and the "dragons" then say if they are willing to invest or not (or they might try to negotiate).
I hardly ever watch TV anymore though, so it is possible that I've failed to notice several shows.
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| 23 JUL 2011 at 9:48pm |
DonaJourneyman
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Status : Offline | In my experience, the only season worth watching is the first one. When people are more real, when they don't know what to expect, when they aren't in for some kind of fame. After that, all reality TV becomes dull and boring and a pain to watch. And of course, one has to keep in mind it's just TV - filtered TV - the producers will cut things up and show what they want to show to keep their audience.
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| 24 JUL 2011 at 2:00am |
HelenGuild Master
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Status : Offline | I have to agree Dona.
Though I DO love "Survivor" and "Amazing Race" and watch them both religeously.
I enjoy "Americas got Talent" too but dont go out of my way to watch it.
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| 26 JUL 2011 at 5:52pm |
Child Of DunwichPrivate Detective
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Status : Offline | It's evil shows for dumb peasants. Well, at least the shows they show around here. Farm and Big brother's viewers have an IQ of average 82.
Nature's first green is gold,&&Her hardest hue to hold.&&Her early leaf's a flower;&&But only so an hour.&&Then leaf subsides to leaf.&&So Eden sank to grief,&&So dawn goes down to day.&&Nothing gold can stay.
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| 27 JUL 2011 at 11:49pm |
CarolineJA+ Overseer
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Status : Offline | Originally Posted By dwwa (26 JUL 2011 5:51pm)
It's evil shows for dumb peasants. Well, at least the shows they show around here. Farm and Big brother's viewers have an IQ of average 82.
82? wow, that's quite a bit higher than the IQ of the constestants on Big Brother.
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| 28 JUL 2011 at 12:50am |
SirDaveGuild Master
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Status : Offline | Originally Posted By dwwa (26 JUL 2011 5:51pm)
It's evil shows for dumb peasants. Well, at least the shows they show around here. Farm and Big brother's viewers have an IQ of average 82.
Big Brother is one of my all-time favorite reality shows and has been since the first season. At least my 83 IQ is above the average...
The future ain't what it used to be!
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| 28 JUL 2011 at 4:08am |
CarolineJA+ Overseer
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Status : Offline | Now come clean SirDave. We all know that you're one of the Nabuhition scientists taking notes on the animal behaviour of the Big Brother House inmates for your annual report on Humans to your government in an attempt to justify continuing your [s]hedonistic lifestyle far from the stresses of home[/s].... er, research on this dangerous outpost of 'civilisation' prior to the invasion.
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| 28 JUL 2011 at 4:24am |
chronotigger65Journeyman
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Status : Offline | I don't care for reality tv. The only show I think that is a reality tv show I care about is Pawn Stars. I like to see what comes along in the show to pawn (something like Excalibur or the Holy Grail would be interesting to see) and the show is funny. Seeing the son mess up like braking something or buying a fake thing is worth a laugh.
Some reality shows are horrible and a bad idea. The worst ones are Temptation Island and something I think called My Fat, Obnoxious Fiancee. Then there's shows like Toddlers and Tiara's which I like to call television for pedophiles. Parading little girls around like that isn't right! I just pray that they don't make shows like the movies The Running Man or the controversial Battle Royale.
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| 28 JUL 2011 at 4:58am |
SirDaveGuild Master
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Status : Offline | Originally Posted By Caroline (28 JUL 2011 4:08am)
Now come clean SirDave. We all know that you're one of the Nabuhition scientists taking notes on the animal behaviour of the Big Brother House inmates for your annual report on Humans to your government in an attempt to justify continuing your [s]hedonistic lifestyle far from the stresses of home[/s].... er, research on this dangerous outpost of 'civilisation' prior to the invasion.
Yeah right- shoot the messenger! Let us all recall that it was moi who first alerted the Western world to the Nahubitian threat in the form of Nahubitian Tea inserted into the major brands with the most obvious effects being seen in the peoples of the Commonwealth nations because of their predilection for tea in general.
Nahubitian Tea has already affected the minds of Australians who insist on believing that they are in the middle of winter!! Imagine where this could lead.
The future ain't what it used to be!
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| 28 JUL 2011 at 12:51pm |
CarolineJA+ Overseer
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Status : Offline | It most certainly was you Sir Dave, who first raised the alarm about the Nabuhitian tea - but only after it had been circulating in the general community for at least a year. Nice double bluff that you pulled.
You know, it's often the case that arsonists return to the scene of their crime to watch the fire - sometimes even being the 'passer-by' who calls the fire brigade!
So don't think you're not still under surveillance - because you are - from both sides - the CIA and your devious masters...... why else would they send that large grey item into your back garden so often?
PS I have never drunk tea - so happily my brain still functions perfectly. [smiley=angel_smiley.gif]
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| 28 JUL 2011 at 5:31pm |
SirDaveGuild Master
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Status : Offline | Originally Posted By Caroline (28 JUL 2011 12:51pm)
It most certainly was you Sir Dave, who first raised the alarm about the Nabuhitian tea - but only after it had been circulating in the general community for at least a year. Nice double bluff that you pulled.
You know, it's often the case that arsonists return to the scene of their crime to watch the fire - sometimes even being the 'passer-by' who calls the fire brigade!
So don't think you're not still under surveillance - because you are - from both sides - the CIA and your devious masters...... why else would they send that large grey item into your back garden so often?
PS I have never drunk tea - so happily my brain still functions perfectly. [smiley=angel_smiley.gif]
Yes, drunk is the operative word here considering the gross provocation of these comments which can't be considered anything but heinous in the extreme. Once again, a misunderstood, misjudged champion of the peope, SirDave, will join the ranks of such legendary figures as Serpico, Wyatt Earp, Jason Bourne and Starsky and Hutch, fighting the Nahubitian threat from within and without, the addled ramblings of one Aussie wench notwithstanding!
The future ain't what it used to be!
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| 29 JUL 2011 at 12:01am |
CarolineJA+ Overseer
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Status : Offline | Starsky and Hutch,
Starsky and Hutch....?? Well seeing as you don't have the necessary attributes to model yourself on Starsky (the dark-haired, sexy, handsome one) - because you are blonde.... you must fancy yourself as a bit of a Hutch. OMG.... please don't tell me you sing like him too?
psst.... d'you think maybe it was the singing that turned poor Jen off?
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| 29 JUL 2011 at 1:59pm |
Child Of DunwichPrivate Detective
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Status : Offline | To me, those watching Big Brothers are no better than those vile animals inside the cage... They are just as trapped as them, alas they don't realise it, because, as I've mentioned, their IQ is 82. And and toddlers and tiaras is outright sick...
Nature's first green is gold,&&Her hardest hue to hold.&&Her early leaf's a flower;&&But only so an hour.&&Then leaf subsides to leaf.&&So Eden sank to grief,&&So dawn goes down to day.&&Nothing gold can stay.
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| 29 JUL 2011 at 4:37pm |
SirDaveGuild Master
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Status : Offline | Originally Posted By dwwa (29 JUL 2011 1:59pm)
To me, those watching Big Brothers are no better than those vile animals inside the cage... They are just as trapped as them, alas they don't realise it, because, as I've mentioned, their IQ is 82. And and toddlers and tiaras is outright sick...
Confucius say 'Man who assigns low IQ to others should have correct structure in sentence that follows.'
The future ain't what it used to be!
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| 29 JUL 2011 at 4:43pm |
SirDaveGuild Master
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Status : Offline | Originally Posted By Caroline (29 JUL 2011 12:01am)
Starsky and Hutch,
Starsky and Hutch....?? Well seeing as you don't have the necessary attributes to model yourself on Starsky (the dark-haired, sexy, handsome one) - because you are blonde.... you must fancy yourself as a bit of a Hutch. OMG.... please don't tell me you sing like him too?
[size=12]psst.... d'you think maybe it was the singing that [s]turned[/s] got poor Jen off?
Yes!
The future ain't what it used to be!
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| 2 AUG 2011 at 6:32pm |
Child Of DunwichPrivate Detective
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Status : Offline | Confucius also said: "I no watch big brother... It have bad influences on brain of human. I watch only Jackie Chain action comedies. He very good. Tense and funny in same time" Seriously though, they thought us at school how Big Brother is bad. It the one of the lowest form of entertainment for people without any taste. Mass culture, what they call it. I should know, I'm going to study sociology. Kitch, schund, it has a name. It's just bad. I don't wanna insult anyone, but it is how it is. Low IQ is a figure of speech, it can not be determined by observation such as that. Where have I made a mistake in sentence structure?
Nature's first green is gold,&&Her hardest hue to hold.&&Her early leaf's a flower;&&But only so an hour.&&Then leaf subsides to leaf.&&So Eden sank to grief,&&So dawn goes down to day.&&Nothing gold can stay.
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| 3 AUG 2011 at 1:54am |
SirDaveGuild Master
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Status : Offline | Originally Posted By dwwa (2 AUG 2011 6:32pm)
Confucius also said: "I no watch big brother... It have bad influences on brain of human. I watch only Jackie Chain action comedies. He very good. Tense and funny in same time" Seriously though, they thought us at school how Big Brother is bad. It the one of the lowest form of entertainment for people without any taste. Mass culture, what they call it. I should know, I'm going to study sociology. Kitch, schund, it has a name. It's just bad. I don't wanna insult anyone, but it is how it is. Low IQ is a figure of speech, it can not be determined by observation such as that. Where have I made a mistake in sentence structure?
On a social forum, one has to be very careful about suggesting the alleged brightness level (ie. IQ) of people who like things such as particular TV shows. However, since you appear to be young and perhaps inexperienced in forum etiquette, your first post on the IQ of people who watch Big Brother could be considered an innocent oversight and/or poorly stated levity.
However, after I indicated that I enjoy Big Brother, your second post on the subject was offensive. If you don't understand that then you should consider not posting on any forum until you do. 'Low IQ' is not, as you put it, a figure of speech, it is a judgement about the intelligence of someone else. If you choose to venture into that territory and ignore propriety, you should at least be sure that your own posting suggests a superior intellect which, unfortunately, is not the case.
As for your having some special knowledge about the cultural category of Big Brother because 'I should know, I'm going to study sociology.', the fact that you are going to study sociology does not mean that you know anything about it now.
The future ain't what it used to be!
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| 3 AUG 2011 at 10:31am |
Child Of DunwichPrivate Detective
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Status : Offline | you should at least be sure that your own posting suggests a superior intellect which, unfortunately, is not the case. We can not know whose intellect is higher, mine or yours, I was wrong to do so, but it is wrong of you to do so as well.
I did not intend to insult you. I have never seen your post stating that you like Big Brother, until now. I would express my dislike for BB no matter what the circumstances, but make no mistake, had I known that you liked Big Brother, I would have never made the assumption about one's IQ. I just assumed that no one here liked BB, that is only why I have said it. Look, I do not like to call names over the web or argue on the net, let alone make threats. I really hate people on the net that do that, because everybody's a hero behind the keyboard. I'm sure I'm not the only one that dislikes BB on this forum, but there's no need for a "civil war" or anything. So, I guess I'm sorry for unintentionally calling you mentally impaired, it was wrong and I never intended to do so. It does not mean that I hate you or have any hostile feeling towards you, or feel the need to verbally attack you. So, I don't like it and you do. "Spilling blood" over it is not necessary.
Nature's first green is gold,&&Her hardest hue to hold.&&Her early leaf's a flower;&&But only so an hour.&&Then leaf subsides to leaf.&&So Eden sank to grief,&&So dawn goes down to day.&&Nothing gold can stay.
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| 3 AUG 2011 at 4:31pm |
SirDaveGuild Master
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Status : Offline | Originally Posted By dwwa (3 AUG 2011 10:31am)
you should at least be sure that your own posting suggests a superior intellect which, unfortunately, is not the case. We can not know whose intellect is higher, mine or yours, I was wrong to do so, but it is wrong of you to do so as well.
I did not intend to insult you. I have never seen your post stating that you like Big Brother, until now. I would express my dislike for BB no matter what the circumstances, but make no mistake, had I known that you liked Big Brother, I would have never made the assumption about one's IQ. I just assumed that no one here liked BB, that is only why I have said it. Look, I do not like to call names over the web or argue on the net, let alone make threats. I really hate people on the net that do that, because everybody's a hero behind the keyboard. I'm sure I'm not the only one that dislikes BB on this forum, but there's no need for a "civil war" or anything. So, I guess I'm sorry for unintentionally calling you mentally impaired, it was wrong and I never intended to do so. It does not mean that I hate you or have any hostile feeling towards you, or feel the need to verbally attack you. So, I don't like it and you do. "Spilling blood" over it is not necessary.
Thanks for the apology.
Fwiw: If you have a genuine interest in sociology then maybe you should consider watching Big Brother. While there is a lot of silliness, it can be interesting to watch how people cannot help being people even when, having themselves watched Big Brother in the past, they should know that their behaviour is going to get them into trouble.
What happens in Big Brother, though in a broad and, often, not particularly profound way, is sometimes a microcosm of what happens in our relationships in everyday life and it plays out relatively quickly over the short period of 2 months.
The future ain't what it used to be!
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| 8 AUG 2011 at 10:18am |
Child Of DunwichPrivate Detective
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Status : Offline | But there have been some rally disgusting things, you must admit... When, in the State newspaper, on the front page, there is an article about and old peasant preforming "self service" in BB, it's not very, you know..... Or, when he makes a reappearance, again, on the front page, an article about him doing "Number Two" in his pants... :-X
Nature's first green is gold,&&Her hardest hue to hold.&&Her early leaf's a flower;&&But only so an hour.&&Then leaf subsides to leaf.&&So Eden sank to grief,&&So dawn goes down to day.&&Nothing gold can stay.
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| 8 AUG 2011 at 11:04am |
CarolineJA+ Overseer
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Status : Offline | CoD, Big Brother is obviously different in each country as it is filmed using locals. The Australian version for instance featured nude showers and sex (beneath the duvet). Not that I watched it - I saw enough from the trailers and news clips to know it wasn't my kind of show.
As American TV is often surprisingly prim and proper compared to Australia or possibly Europe, I think you and SirDave may be getting entirely different experiences by watching a show with the same title.
Perhaps you can tell us which version your TV broadcasts? Imported or local?
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