Sir Nuke

CBS is setting up for yet another reality based show....and its called

THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES!!! yep...you heard me right....and this has got to be the dumbest thing yet.....

they are going to search out some backwards, uneducated family and move them into a mansion.....give them maids and buttlers and the whole nine yards....and let them live like this for a YEAR....following them around the whole time filming and the like...sorta like they do for the OSBORNES....

how frickin stupid....not to mention insulting to the general public...

Tornado

Now that's a show I can support. I won't watch it but I love the fact that some hillbillies will be living large on the hog while society foots the bill. Hopefully some of them learn something from the experience and can make money out of it.

I hate these reality shows as well but if someone wants to display their life on TV then so be it. I don't find much time for TV between my PS2 and computer. Well I suppose football is an exception.

on a final note I hope Dueling Banjos is the theme song.

GO BUCS!!

David

only to the hillbillies.

fossil boy

Welcome to America!
Give us your Tired, Weak and Poor, and we'll exploit them - all for the pleasure of some fat-*** who can't be bothered to actually move off the Lazy-boy to experience reality...
But that's OK, there are profits to be made, and the ultra-rich network moguls will now spend their "hard-earned" $$$ to buy our economy out of recession.
So sit back, relax and and dutifully watch "the show" - if you keep complaining, Poindexter will be watching you!

midnightblue97

Come and listen to ma' story 'bout a man named Jed, a poor mountaineer barely kept his family fed, then one day he was shootin at some food when out through the bush comes a suit wearin' dude.
Tuxedo that is, black coat, bow tie.

Well the first thing you know old jed's on the air

The suit folk said "jed you gotta move away from here"

he said californy is the place you gotta be

so they loaded up the blazer and they move to beverly.......

hills that is

filmin crews movie stars.......

Sir Nuke

I LIKE IT TO MUCH!! rotflmao. :{D

neuromancer

And obviously people want to be 'exploited'. How many people auditioned for Survivor? How many people have lined up to be on Jerry Springer? Maybe I am naive and all those 'exploited' people had a gun to their head.

If you are so morally against these shows the best thing you can do is not watch, and don't buy the products advertised by them.

Jay

fossil boy

I don't think people want to be exploited; rather, a large number of folks are drawn to the allure of money without having to put forth any effort.

Nope, I've never seen ANY "reality" TV show, thus I can't evaluate the sponsors. But, I am very careful WHERE my cash goes - I don't buy environmentally unfriendly, overpackaged items. I purchase materials that can be recycled (and I actually take them to recycling centers). I do not eat meat, GM foods and do most of my shopping at Co-ops and Produce stands and generally buy organic or locally produced goods. I refuse to shop at Wal-Mart and do not buy items which are made in China or Israel. Further, I do not invest in companies which make weapons, use animal testing, or otherwise perform in ways in which I do not agree.
While only an individual, I use my power as a consumer to the fullest.
Incidentially, I seldom drink Canadian beer - LOL! (taste preference, not political statement)

SEA_P5

Do you know what is going to happen...they are probably going to kill themselves right after...it be to much shock to them from moving to a plush pad for a year and then be thrown back into squaller....that is just pure evil.

UCSBgeek

I know a lot of you say you won't watch it, but here's what I think will happen.

You're flipping through the channels, and you see it on, and go, OH GOD, not that. Before you switch though, you stay on it for a minute. Before you know it, you'll really want to know what happens. Same thing happens with Jerry Springer. Same thing with eyeballing accidents on the freeway.

alcoholiday

"what would you say
if we lived on TV
besides all the things they told you to?"
-matthew good

neuromancer

Then how are they being exploited? People have the choice, and if the allure of money is enough that they will 'degrade' themselves then I say OK. Who am I to say it is wrong?

Yet you judge the content of the shows with out having had first hand experience. Neat.

Jay

David

fossil boy is showing his pinko side.

exploite the hell out of the masses.

Damn have you gone back and read the stuff you posted.

I say this as I sit at work exploiting the poor.

fossil boy

My, my, aren't we a bit defensive? You must find these "Reality-based" programs "entertaining"...
1st point: Exploitation doesn't always involve unwitting participants (that would be slavery). Truly, it involves preying upon one's weaknesses. To me this is sad, and I am able to make such a statement because I am entitled to my "opinions".

2nd point: While I seldom do watch TV, the constant media blitz promoting such programs reaches far beyond the confines of "the idiot box". I have seen promos, read articles, and, in fact, the issue is being discussed within this thread. The concept already nauseates me, why on earth then, would I need to actually waste my time attempting to "digest" this?

Your goal seems to be centered around picking apart my feelings on the matter. You should know that others do share my opinion (see Joe $$$ Thread), so while I am flattered by your attention, I am less- than-concerned with your argument. Perhaps you can try another avenue, and discuss the positive aspects of reality-based TV.

fossil boy

Hahaha
I would say the masses will rise up someday, but sadly I realize they're too busy watching TV or PS2.
Yep, eveyone exploits, but I think it's a matter of how kindly you do it. (like use extra K-Y and say "bend over, PLEASE")
*** So et tu David? You don't like my post? Por que? ***