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Wipeout/and other stuff
Topic Started: Jun 25 2008, 06:30 AM (185 Views)
chairo	Jun 25 2008, 06:30 AM Post #1
Opinionated Posts: 3,742 Group: Writer Member #317 Joined: August 14, 2005	I caught this last night and wasn't real impressed. It didn't seem to have much point to it. I didn't particularly like the events except for the final obstacle course. I don't know what I expected but it was more than what I got here. It reminded me of a poor version of Fear Factor without the fear or yukky food I didn't have a chance to watch the Japanese game show, but I did record it and hope to watch tonight. It appears from what I have read it is a little closer to an actual reality show. They will be tracking the contestants on and off the show...and they will have one elimination a week. Since I am talking about what I don't like, I'd like to add Moment of Truth to the list. I find it unbelievable people are willing to destroy their own reputations and alienate their familes for money. However worse than that I hate the format. Commericals about the show within the show drives me crazy. repeating what we have already seen over and over drives me crazy. The only way to watch this show is to record it and fast forward past all the repeated stuff we just watched. Having said that, this bothers me so much I have only watched two shows since it began.
	Always dream the impossible dream and reach for the unreachable star


dfleminator	Jun 30 2008, 08:12 AM Post #2
Dr. Horrible Posts: 4,810 Group: Admin Member #2 Joined: February 13, 2005	I loooooved Wipeout! (But then, I love Japanese Game Shows) I laughed, I cried (except for the crying part)



funnygirl	Jun 30 2008, 09:25 AM Post #3
Easin' into summertime... Posts: 3,517 Group: Writer Member #109 Joined: April 25, 2005	OMG, my daughter and I laughed so hard it hurt watching Wipeout on Wednesday night's premiere. I saw John Henson was one of the commentators and I was hooked. They were absolutely hillarious.
	Those who can't laugh at themselves, leave the job to others. Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says... 'Oh, crap...she's awake!!’


chairo	Jul 1 2008, 09:19 AM Post #4
Opinionated Posts: 3,742 Group: Writer Member #317 Joined: August 14, 2005	I am going to change my mind. I rewatched Wipeout and actually did sort of like it. The early challenges .... the big balls especially were fun to watch. I like the final segment best but wish it had been longer. Having said that I still like I Survived a Japanese Game show better ... like the obstacles and the fact we get to know a little about the contestants.
	Always dream the impossible dream and reach for the unreachable star


funnygirl	Jul 1 2008, 10:11 AM Post #5
Easin' into summertime... Posts: 3,517 Group: Writer Member #109 Joined: April 25, 2005	I bypassed that one Chairo. Too much television...I'm on overload!!!
	Those who can't laugh at themselves, leave the job to others. Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says... 'Oh, crap...she's awake!!’


dfleminator	Jul 1 2008, 11:14 AM Post #6
Dr. Horrible Posts: 4,810 Group: Admin Member #2 Joined: February 13, 2005	I'm going to try to watch I Survived a Japanese Game Show... I caught Wipeout in a rerun the other day.



chairo	Jul 2 2008, 04:50 PM Post #7
Opinionated Posts: 3,742 Group: Writer Member #317 Joined: August 14, 2005	I watched both Wipeout and I Survived a Japanese Game Show last night. Both are pretty good but have to say I am leaning towards the Japanese game show as my favorite. On Wipeout, unless they change up some of the obstacles then it is just the same thing every week ... just different faces. The Japanese show has more content and I really enjoy the competitions. Who can't relate to trying to nab a stuffed animal in one of those machines designed to take out money and laugh at us for even trying. Really enjoy this one
	Always dream the impossible dream and reach for the unreachable star


fallindownblue	Jul 6 2008, 06:50 PM Post #8
ART Connoisseur Posts: 157 Group: Member Member #312 Joined: August 12, 2005	I watched it but was only mildly interested. When and where can one find the Survived a Japanese Game Show? by the way, guess it's been a while. I was surpsised by the site's new look.



chairo	Jul 7 2008, 04:48 AM Post #9
Opinionated Posts: 3,742 Group: Writer Member #317 Joined: August 14, 2005	It's on right after Wipeout
	Always dream the impossible dream and reach for the unreachable star


chairo	Jul 7 2008, 02:57 PM Post #10
Opinionated Posts: 3,742 Group: Writer Member #317 Joined: August 14, 2005	Has anyone caught the baby borrowers? Stupid show .... at least in my opinion. I can't believe parents would let these obnoxious (for the most part) teens have their children for 10 minutes ... certainly not 3 days. I caught a rerun of the first episode and for me that was enough I am hooked on the Japanese Game show ... like it better than Wipeout. I gave Wipeout a second chance and still think its is a poor man's Amazing Race without the excitement
	Always dream the impossible dream and reach for the unreachable star


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