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I think brain cells die as well....

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I think brain cells die as well....

Post by SonjaMarie » Tue December 27th, 2011, 8:53 pm

Love this image!

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Post by lauragill » Tue December 27th, 2011, 9:53 pm

And People's Court, too. You couldn't make half that stuff up.

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Post by Nefret » Tue December 27th, 2011, 10:09 pm

I think that goes for pretty much any reality TV.
Into battle we ride with Gods by our side
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We have an urge to kill and our lust for blood has to be fulfilled
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Post by SonjaMarie » Tue December 27th, 2011, 10:13 pm

[quote=""Nefret""]I think that goes for pretty much any reality TV.[/quote]

Well I like only two "reality" shows, Dancing W/ the Stars (more like Celebuwannabes or B or C list actors, and sports stars for most of them, but as long as there's good dancing, I'm fine with them), and "So You Think You Can Dance? (excellent dance show, real talented people, and my ears don't bleed or want to because no bad singing!). Funny thing about "Dancing" is that often I know the pro dancers more then their "star" partner!

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Post by Nefret » Tue December 27th, 2011, 10:38 pm

I used to watch Project Runway. The more talent related shows can be okay sometimes. I used to like MTV when it actually played music.
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We have an urge to kill and our lust for blood has to be fulfilled
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Post by rebecca » Wed December 28th, 2011, 3:41 am

I laughed at that pic :p . I have never watched Nookie or that other show with the Kardashions(sp?)I have seen the adverts promoting the TV shows but what do these families do except shop and fight? I can't be bothered. :rolleyes:

The TV shows I really do enjoy is 'Who do you think you are' and I loved the whole 'grumpy old men and women series'.

Bec :)

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Post by SonjaMarie » Wed December 28th, 2011, 3:42 am

Oh we enjoy "Who Do You Think You Are?" as well, it's fascinating!

Did you mean "Nookie" or did you misspell Snooki?

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Post by Madeleine » Wed December 28th, 2011, 11:32 am

Agreed about reality TV; apart from the dancing and the WDYTYA, it usually makes ME want to start self-harming, or throw something at the TV, or both.
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Post by fljustice » Wed December 28th, 2011, 4:29 pm

The ugly secret behind "reality" shows is that they are highly choreographed (not talking about the dance shows here!) The producers shoot hours of film and carefully choose the shots that tell the story they want to tell in that episode. The networks love these shows because they are so cheap to produce...no writers or actors to pay...give the participants a prize and fifteen minutes of fame.
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Post by rebecca » Thu December 29th, 2011, 1:49 am

[quote=""SonjaMarie""]Oh we enjoy "Who Do You Think You Are?" as well, it's fascinating!

Did you mean "Nookie" or did you misspell Snooki?

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LOL My bad I misspelt Snooki, I am terrible with names, but I never watch those shows. I am looking forward to the new WDYTYA which starts here in January. These episodes include Emilia Fox and J.K Rowling I shall be watching. :D

Fljustice--I understand what you mean, but surely these people who participate know that? I just don't understand why people want the worst side of themselves to be shown on TV? Where is their sense of worth?.....Now to bring forth another series...I love the TV shows that take people back in time...I just recently bougth 'Edwardian Farm' I find these shows truly fascinating. Who else does?

Bec :)

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