Is Fear a Factor For You?

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » February 10, 2004 1:47 pm

Sorry...

Monday is the only night I plop in front of the tv for 2.5 straight hours... 7pm Fear Factor, 8pm Obnoxious Fiance, 9pm Sex and the City replay...

Fear Factor's fantastic! The stuff they come up with, and the stuff people will do for money!

The worst part is the people that make it through some of the stunts, only to not win! I find parts of every installment gripping, and I'm just watching it!

The "Couples Fear Factor" has been great competitive fun and prizes... at least most of them walk away with something to show for their efforts, but of course the most annoying couple is winning most of the prizes.

Even in my younger, more adventurous, and in-shape days, I couldn't have attempted some of the stunts - like last night leaning from the beams suspended in the air. Safety straps or not, my fear of heights would have me shaking too bad to even try it.

Anyone here fans of the show? Anyone think they have the mentality and / or physical requirements to compete on the show? Anyone tried, or going to try?

7lords · Post by **7lords** » February 10, 2004 1:48 pm

Physically yes and for the most part mentally but I would never survive trying to eat ANY of that stuff that they give them

12vmanRick · Post by **12vmanRick** » February 10, 2004 1:52 pm

Fear Factor RULES.. the Vegas then switch it over to American Chopper.. my Monday night veggie out at the TV time... and I love Meg and what's his name

bumper · Post by **bumper** » February 10, 2004 2:02 pm

probably could compete but I lack the desire in a BIG way.

American Chopper and Monster House!!!!! ROCK

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » February 10, 2004 2:12 pm

I generally can't stand those "reality" shows, mainly because they have no basis in reality and I've found American Chopper to be just as scripted as The Osbournes. What may attract many to American Chopper, the father-son conflicts, is the very reason I've tuned it out in the last few weeks. The only reality show I've enjoyed in recent memory was Pioneer House on PBS.

rednekkPH · Post by **rednekkPH** » February 10, 2004 2:30 pm

American Chopper... The old man is a lazy, no-talent, self-important jackass. Paul Jr, while talented, is a spoiled brat and has the personality of wallpaper paste. The bikes are decent eye candy, but in reality are nothing more than practically unridable billet barges, made for instant bikers with more money than brains. If it weren't for Mikey, the show would be unwatchable.

bumper · Post by **bumper** » February 10, 2004 2:31 pm

Jahfin wrote:I generally can't stand those "reality" shows, mainly because they have no basis in reality and I've found American Chopper to be just as scripted as The Osbournes. What may attract many to American Chopper, the father-son conflicts, is the very reason I've tuned it out in the last few weeks. The only reality show I've enjoyed in recent memory was Pioneer House on PBS.

all that back and forth just gets in the way of the end product.

finzup9 · Post by **finzup9** » February 10, 2004 5:02 pm

i dont really care for it to much!

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » February 10, 2004 5:56 pm

Not a fan of Fear Factor, or reality TV in general. Give me good old imagation and NON reality any day!

FanInCincy · Post by **FanInCincy** » February 10, 2004 6:23 pm

I agree, reality shows just arent my thing!

Sidew13 · Post by **Sidew13** » February 10, 2004 9:12 pm

you mean that there is something else on besides BN

12vmanRick · Post by **12vmanRick** » February 11, 2004 2:48 pm

Jahfin wrote:I generally can't stand those "reality" shows, mainly because they have no basis in reality and I've found American Chopper to be just as scripted as The Osbournes. What may attract many to American Chopper, the father-son conflicts, is the very reason I've tuned it out in the last few weeks. The only reality show I've enjoyed in recent memory was Pioneer House on PBS.

Fear Factor isn't really a reality show. It's more of a game show/contest.

rednekkPH wrote:American Chopper... The old man is a lazy, no-talent, self-important jackass. Paul Jr, while talented, is a spoiled brat and has the personality of wallpaper paste. The bikes are decent eye candy, but in reality are nothing more than practically unridable billet barges, made for instant bikers with more money than brains. If it weren't for Mikey, the show would be unwatchable.

Yea.. but the show is still funny and I do like to see the "Theme bikes" most of the time.

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » February 11, 2004 5:09 pm

12vmanRick wrote:
Jahfin wrote:I generally can't stand those "reality" shows, mainly because they have no basis in reality and I've found American Chopper to be just as scripted as The Osbournes. What may attract many to American Chopper, the father-son conflicts, is the very reason I've tuned it out in the last few weeks. The only reality show I've enjoyed in recent memory was Pioneer House on PBS.

Fear Factor isn't really a reality show. It's more of a game show/contest

Perhaps, but it's billed as reality television. In any case, it's not my cup of tea. The most disgusting moment I saw on there wasn't someone eating some animal part, it was a competition to see who could cry on cue. If people want to go on television and publicly humiliate themselves for large amounts of money so be it but it's a sad commentary on American society.

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » February 11, 2004 5:36 pm

Jahfin wrote:Perhaps, but it's billed as reality television. In any case, it's not my cup of tea. The most disgusting moment I saw on there wasn't someone eating some animal part, it was a competition to see who could cry on cue. If people want to go on television and publicly humiliate themselves for large amounts of money so be it but it's a sad commentary on American society.

Are sure the crying thing was Fear Factor? Doesn't seem par for the course of the show.

People have been going on tv publicly humiliating themselves long before Fear Factor, and for far less money. But with your closed minded attitude toward the show, and your choice not to watch it, you are missing the point of it, which is to publicly prove yourself. Some amazing feats have been accomplished on the show, both physically and mentally, through moderate to extreme stunts.

It may not be for everyone, but I don't think it's the worst reflection on today's society. I thought the Grammy's were far worse commentary on the world we're living in.

kitty · Post by **kitty** » February 11, 2004 5:41 pm

I am not much into reality TV..but I have watched fear factor...my boys love it!
I have always wanted to go on a show like that...I would kill to be on survivor...I think I am strong enough physically and mentally...but I would NEVER be able to eeat the stuff they make you eat. I am very pciky when it comes to normal food...I would never last one of the challenges if it included eating a pigs butt or a cows scrotum!

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » February 11, 2004 6:31 pm

Tiki Bar wrote:
Jahfin wrote:Perhaps, but it's billed as reality television. In any case, it's not my cup of tea. The most disgusting moment I saw on there wasn't someone eating some animal part, it was a competition to see who could cry on cue. If people want to go on television and publicly humiliate themselves for large amounts of money so be it but it's a sad commentary on American society.
Are sure the crying thing was Fear Factor? Doesn't seem par for the course of the show.

People have been going on tv publicly humiliating themselves long before Fear Factor, and for far less money. But with your closed minded attitude toward the show, and your choice not to watch it, you are missing the point of it, which is to publicly prove yourself. Some amazing feats have been accomplished on the show, both physically and mentally, through moderate to extreme stunts.

It may not be for everyone, but I don't think it's the worst reflection on today's society. I thought the Grammy's were far worse commentary on the world we're living in.

I'm absolutely positive it was Fear Factor and it's right in line with their line of thinking (or lack thereof) for that show. I'm also not close-minded at all, I'm merely speaking my mind. You're obviously a fan of the show so naturally you're going to defend it but never before have I seen people sink to the levels they have on that program (like eating sheep balls, if that's indeed what they were) in order to win money. I never mentioned anything about the physcial ablities it takes to compete on Fear Factor, I'm saying I find the program disgusting and a shame to American society that people would feel compelled to stoop so low on that show just for money.

The only thing that was bad about the Grammys (and has been since the beginning) is how utterly clueless and out of touch the organizers are with music. Well, a few good folks (June Carter Cash, Warren Zevon, etc.) were rewarded for their work but they were few and far between.

rednekkPH · Post by **rednekkPH** » February 12, 2004 8:30 am

Jahfin wrote:I'm absolutely positive it was Fear Factor and it's right in line with their line of thinking (or lack thereof) for that show. I'm also not close-minded at all, I'm merely speaking my mind. You're obviously a fan of the show so naturally you're going to defend it but never before have I seen people sink to the levels they have on that program (like eating sheep balls, if that's indeed what they were) in order to win money. I never mentioned anything about the physcial ablities it takes to compete on Fear Factor, I'm saying I find the program disgusting and a shame to American society that people would feel compelled to stoop so low on that show just for money.

Hey, people eat sheep balls all the time. In fact, most pay for them, rather than get paid for doing it - ever heard of Rock Mountain Oysters? Some consider it a delicacy. As for doing demenaing things for money - people have done that since money came into existence.

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » February 12, 2004 9:56 am

Jahfin wrote:I'm absolutely positive it was Fear Factor and it's right in line with their line of thinking (or lack thereof) for that show. I'm also not close-minded at all, I'm merely speaking my mind. You're obviously a fan of the show so naturally you're going to defend it but never before have I seen people sink to the levels they have on that program (like eating sheep balls, if that's indeed what they were) in order to win money. I never mentioned anything about the physcial ablities it takes to compete on Fear Factor, I'm saying I find the program disgusting and a shame to American society that people would feel compelled to stoop so low on that show just for money.

The only thing that was bad about the Grammys (and has been since the beginning) is how utterly clueless and out of touch the organizers are with music. Well, a few good folks (June Carter Cash, Warren Zevon, etc.) were rewarded for their work but they were few and far between.

I've seen most of the shows, but never saw one that asked them to cry on demand. Seems a bit too easy. The only thing I meant by closed-minded is that you've probably only seen it in small doses, and are judging it based on what little you've seen. We just have differing opinions... what you see as stooping to low levels just for money, I see as "feats of strength" and challenges of mental toughness not only for money, but for personal satisfaction and self worth. Disgusting or not, it takes mind over matter to choke down the gnarly bad things asked of them to eat. Many of the contestants just want to prove to themselves they've got what it takes to win, and I don't think that's a bad thing.

Maybe it's just my upbringing... weren't you ever dared to eat a dog bone, or a worm, or a bug, or a goldfish? Or drink a cup of chewing tobacco spit? (ok maybe not that last one, but it happened in my husband's life). The thrill of grossing people out is part of what makes America strong!

No worries!

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » February 12, 2004 10:03 am

rednekkPH wrote:
Jahfin wrote:I'm absolutely positive it was Fear Factor and it's right in line with their line of thinking (or lack thereof) for that show. I'm also not close-minded at all, I'm merely speaking my mind. You're obviously a fan of the show so naturally you're going to defend it but never before have I seen people sink to the levels they have on that program (like eating sheep balls, if that's indeed what they were) in order to win money. I never mentioned anything about the physcial ablities it takes to compete on Fear Factor, I'm saying I find the program disgusting and a shame to American society that people would feel compelled to stoop so low on that show just for money.
Hey, people eat sheep balls all the time. In fact, most pay for them, rather than get paid for doing it - ever heard of Rock Mountain Oysters? Some consider it a delicacy. As for doing demenaing things for money - people have done that since money came into existence.

Maybe they have, but not at the level of grossness that show goes for.

Jahfin · Post by **Jahfin** » February 12, 2004 10:04 am

Jahfin wrote:
rednekkPH wrote:
Jahfin wrote:I'm absolutely positive it was Fear Factor and it's right in line with their line of thinking (or lack thereof) for that show. I'm also not close-minded at all, I'm merely speaking my mind. You're obviously a fan of the show so naturally you're going to defend it but never before have I seen people sink to the levels they have on that program (like eating sheep balls, if that's indeed what they were) in order to win money. I never mentioned anything about the physcial ablities it takes to compete on Fear Factor, I'm saying I find the program disgusting and a shame to American society that people would feel compelled to stoop so low on that show just for money.
Hey, people eat sheep balls all the time. In fact, most pay for them, rather than get paid for doing it - ever heard of Rock Mountain Oysters? Some consider it a delicacy. As for doing demenaing things for money - people have done that since money came into existence.
Maybe they have, but not at the level of grossness that show goes for.

Yep, to each their own. Some may find Fear Factor and other so called "reality" shows entertaining, I don't.