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TJL · 02-20-2002, 10:14 PM

What would the week be without another anti-FOX rant from me?

Once again, FOX is at it again my friends.

From the people who brought you "Who Wants To Marry a Multi Millionaire" and "Who Wants To Be A Princess," comes another Television gem.

Gluttonbowl: The World's Greatest Eating Contest. (Thurs. 8PM EST) 40 contestants will consume massive amounts of food for cash prizes. I kid you not. Perhaps you've seen the promos.

I am asking all decent people out there to please, do the right thing. Watch the Olympics. Read a book. Play a game with your kids. Do some extra credit homework. Sometimes, it's even okay to turn off the TV.

Say no to bad programming.

TJL

Truth · 02-20-2002, 10:49 PM

Hey that eating contest sounds fun to watch!

Chocoholic · 02-20-2002, 11:03 PM

I wish I was one of those Nelson families so I could avoid this program and let them see that I avoid trash like this. I hope the Nelson families are smart enough to not watch.

LucyFan · 02-20-2002, 11:40 PM

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Originally posted by JWillhight
Hey that eating contest sounds fun to watch!

I agree. I think I am going to WATCH it. I hope most of the contestants aren't fat people. You know?

dawsongirl · 02-21-2002, 05:11 PM

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Originally posted by WingsFan
I wish I was one of those Nelson families so I could avoid this program and let them see that I avoid trash like this. I hope the Nelson families are smart enough to not watch.

Same here. I've always wanted to do my part in sabotaging bad programming.

And it's Neilsen, not Nelson.

Chocoholic · 02-21-2002, 05:17 PM

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Originally posted by dawsongirl

And it's Neilsen, not Nelson.

Picky, picky, picky

Brian Damage · 02-21-2002, 05:49 PM

Listen, I think the Glutton Bowl is a silly, trashy concept. However, the Fox network has always been different. They'll never be like NBC or CBS and they're not trying to. They were successful at becoming a network by being different. Some of it's good, some of it's bad. But I will praise Fox for taking risks on programs that other networks wouldn't. Yes, the Glutton Bowl and Who wants to marry a multimillionaire are trashy but they're different. (Just like Fox) Fox took chances and brought back primetime animation. They tried to bring back the variety shows. Their sitcoms are somewhat uniqe and quirky. Fox, I believe is a great alternative to the rest of these sometimes stuffy, pompous major networks. LONG LIVE FOX!!!

Sitcomwriter · 02-22-2002, 03:30 PM

I watched and it wasn't gross.The one food Network did was though!

Odd heh?

Central Perk · 02-22-2002, 06:22 PM

I think watching an eating contest isn't that interesting. Its kind of disgusting to watch people eat.

Jimbo · 02-22-2002, 08:10 PM

I was "channel surfing" and came across this show (at least, based on the description above, I think that's what it was!). I saw all of these people sitting at a long table, stuffing their face. After about 30 seconds, I said "this is fairly bizarre", and moved on. I think this "Reality TV" fad has just about run its course.

DJM77 · 02-23-2002, 08:56 PM

Glutton Bowl can't be half as bad as Temptation Island.

TJL · 02-24-2002, 10:52 AM

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Originally posted by Jimbo
I think this "Reality TV" fad has just about run its course.

Amen, brother.

We'll see how well the next Survivor does in a few weeks.
If the ratings continue to drop, don't expect too many more reality shows this year.

02-20-2002, 10:14 PM	#1
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	New Low For FOX What would the week be without another anti-FOX rant from me? Once again, FOX is at it again my friends. From the people who brought you "Who Wants To Marry a Multi Millionaire" and "Who Wants To Be A Princess," comes another Television gem. Gluttonbowl: The World's Greatest Eating Contest. (Thurs. 8PM EST) 40 contestants will consume massive amounts of food for cash prizes. I kid you not. Perhaps you've seen the promos. I am asking all decent people out there to please, do the right thing. Watch the Olympics. Read a book. Play a game with your kids. Do some extra credit homework. Sometimes, it's even okay to turn off the TV. Say no to bad programming. TJL
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02-20-2002, 10:49 PM	#2
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02-21-2002, 05:49 PM	#7
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Listen, I think the Glutton Bowl is a silly, trashy concept. However, the Fox network has always been different. They'll never be like NBC or CBS and they're not trying to. They were successful at becoming a network by being different. Some of it's good, some of it's bad. But I will praise Fox for taking risks on programs that other networks wouldn't. Yes, the Glutton Bowl and Who wants to marry a multimillionaire are trashy but they're different. (Just like Fox) Fox took chances and brought back primetime animation. They tried to bring back the variety shows. Their sitcoms are somewhat uniqe and quirky. Fox, I believe is a great alternative to the rest of these sometimes stuffy, pompous major networks. LONG LIVE FOX!!!
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02-23-2002, 08:56 PM	#11
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02-20-2002, 11:03 PM	#3
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	I wish I was one of those Nelson families so I could avoid this program and let them see that I avoid trash like this. I hope the Nelson families are smart enough to not watch.

02-22-2002, 03:30 PM	#8
Sitcomwriter Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 27, 2001 Posts: 7,356	I watched and it wasn't gross.The one food Network did was though! Odd heh?

02-22-2002, 06:22 PM	#9
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	I think watching an eating contest isn't that interesting. Its kind of disgusting to watch people eat.

02-22-2002, 08:10 PM	#10
Jimbo Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 29, 2001 Location: United States of America-One Nation UNDER GOD! Posts: 471	I was "channel surfing" and came across this show (at least, based on the description above, I think that's what it was!). I saw all of these people sitting at a long table, stuffing their face. After about 30 seconds, I said "this is fairly bizarre", and moved on. I think this "Reality TV" fad has just about run its course.