Speed_Gibson

not my intention to trash the show, I know that I have some interests that people would have the same complete disinterest in. Whatever grabs people's interest people is fine; I usually do not barge into threads abut ER, Friends, or other shows that rank just as low as Survivor on my personal radar.
Just out of curiosity, what is the overall appeal in these completely staged shows with minimal risk like Fear factor, Survivor, and others? I can see where the Roman Coliseum games had an edge to them when actual death or severe maiming was a very likely outcome, but something this tightly controlled for safety (for obvious reasons) removes any real risk or thrill in my opinion.
Not advocating the return of bloody gladiator games by any means. At least with basketball, NFL, football, and other sports there is a clear goal or some kind of ultimate champion game to contend for rather rather than 15 minutes of faux fame

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Started talking to yourself I see.
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