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"Joe Schmo knows."
kingkida 38 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Beauty Pageant Celebrity Judge"
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09-07-03, 08:25 PM (EST)
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1. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
You may have a point, but I don't think so. I think that Matt is just this good. That would be a huge suprise though!
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GooBoy 2 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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10-10-03, 10:14 AM (EST)
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141. "RE: Agree!" |
I don't understand all you people who are so convinced Joe knows. Where exactly does the network benefit from that? They will obviously run re-runs, tryt o release DVDs etc. How would it seem like a good idea to tell the viewing public at the end "It wasn't real! Our show is a fraud! please forget about us and our fledgling network! We are frauds!" Spike TV is brand new, and I don't think they would rock the boat in that way. These execs know what they are doing, and pissing off the viewing public is probably not on their agenda. The only possible scenario I forsee happening, is that Matt figured it out through the course of filming and approached a producer in private. He then played off the rest of the season to turn the tables. But I believe he was initially completely fooled, and may stay that way until the end. Sure, it might seem obvious to all of us, because we know what the show is about. But in real life, most people aren't that paranoid. Especially on a reality TV show. Matt would have to expect that everyone around him is going to ham it up, and make characitures of themselves, anyway. I honestly think there are actually people as sweet and innocent as Matt out there. It may be far from our cynical and world-hating views, but I am sure the producers went through thousands of contestants until they found just the right sucker.in closing Joe Don't Know S#&T
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iam42andgood 1 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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09-07-03, 09:15 PM (EST)
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3. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
You are right, he is an actor and he knows. He does over act. He is way to nice. Not that there aren't nice people out there but not like him. I really thought this was a good idea for a show, to bad he (and the other actors) act so bad. lol.
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Guppin1234 909 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent"
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09-07-03, 09:22 PM (EST)
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4. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Maybe they picked a ditzy, too nice guy just to see how much CR*P he's willing to take before he shows his evil side?
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sleeeve 3456 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Car Show Celebrity"
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09-07-03, 11:56 PM (EST)
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6. "If he knows..." |
LAST EDITED ON 09-08-03 AT 00:00 AM (EST)Then why was he so pissed off that he threatened to sue the network (until he read the fine print of his contract and realized that he had given the producers the right to make an ass out of him). For the record, "Joe" was so pissed off that he refused to participate in any publicity for the show, including talk show appearances, etc. If he was an actor hired to play the part, then he sure is screwing the network with his protrayal. For the full stories on all of the problems that Spike TV has had with their Joe Schmo, check out our news site.
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blowmonkey 8 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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09-24-03, 02:06 AM (EST)
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74. "RE: If he knows..." |
you freaking dumb people. How much crap can you handle before you vomit. Of course that sort of thing would be made public to keep up appearances that this is a real guy. Duh! Come on, if this were in any way going to hurt the show it wouldn't be public, the contracts would have stipulated that. This only works in the show's favor, that's why it was released. In the end you're all gonna feel like retards for buying into the B.S. But hell it's fun to watch. The actors are the true reality victims.
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Jpod5 147 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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09-15-03, 05:35 PM (EST)
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45. "RE: If he knows..." |
Your argument doesn't really prove much. 'If' he was in on it, then the whole post-production fiasco could be for publicity, no?
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Guppin1234 909 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent"
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10-24-03, 06:07 PM (EST)
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170. "RE: If he knows..." |
LAST EDITED ON 10-24-03 AT 06:12 PM (EST)I don't know why he's being so hard on himself. --------------------------------------------------------------- Noon Monday, Start: Average Joe End: Off Topic, Midnight Sunday
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blowmonkey 8 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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09-24-03, 02:08 AM (EST)
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75. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
The joke is on the viewer, and the actors, to a somewhat lesser degree, I believe they are told to follow plot points for sure, but he is the ultimate actor. By believing he knows nothing, he is in essence playing the viewer and the other actors for the entirety of the show. This was bloody obvious tonight, there is absolutely no question.
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SurvivorBlows 15230 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-08-03, 04:37 PM (EST)
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13. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
LAST EDITED ON 09-08-03 AT 04:41 PM (EST)>Reasons I think this are. >1. Nobody could be so stupid. You need to get out more... there are some really stupid people in this world >2. It will make a good surprise ending. It would... but so would MAtt's reaction when they tell him he's been getting punk'd all along. >3. The show will always go on because Matt will never >find out the truth because he already knows. I'm not sure what this is supposed to mean. >4. The show makers have already shown they are willing to >lie and trick people so why not the audience. Hey, why stop there... why not the Spike TV network too? This is very weak reason -- by your logic, then every reality show from For Love Or Money to Joe Millionaire to Survivor is staged by paid actors. >5. The makers of the show film themselves and try to >act surprised when somthing happens, this is again only there >to throw us off. Again, I have no clue what your trying to say or how it illustrates Matt knows. >6. Joe knows Tawnya the pornstars name and he gets to >hold her breast. The makers wanted him to hold her >breasts so they told him which paper to pick and >he acted like it was random and took his time. Um... no. You really don't get the show, do you? What happens is on-the-fly, the producers change the challenges so that Matt always wins if the script called for him to win or loses if the script called for him to lose. The underwear competition was Example A. > Thry also told him to let go quick because >they pornstar did not want to have to have the >contest go on for hours. It's a reality show... competitions are NOT shown in real time. Whether a competition lasts 10 minutes or 6 hours makes no difference to them, in the end they edit it to whatever length they want to show. In fact, most producers WANT long competitions, it helps them build drama and suspense and show's a contestant overcoming "adversity." >7. What kind of game has a punishment for last place >unless it is made just for our star. Um... ya, that's exactly the point. What's yours? Lots of game's have punishments for last place... only in most cases it's elimination. In Big Brother the penalty for failure is peanut butter and jelly. Is the concept really as abnormal as you make it seem? No... >8. He calls the gay guy out in 2 mins this >would not happen and he only did it because he >was suppose to call him out even before they went >into the house. Oh sure, you must have seen this "fact" in the copy of the script you obtained, correct? >9.He says in the show that he knows he is a >great looking guy, this shows that he is playing a >role just like everybody else. You know what they say when you make assumptions... >10.He over acts. When it comes time to vote he acts >really nervous. Have you ever watched another reality show? Plenty of folks get nervous when they have to vote. Heck, some even start sobbing... >11. When the gay guy decides to have a contest to >give up his room he is shown on camera practing >his impression. Matt then gives a really great imprssion of >him because matt also practiced ahead of time and knew >it was coming. Sure... no assumption here. All in all, I think your "reasons" are largely nothing more than a bunch of strange assumptions and leaps in logic that you're made. There's next to zero concrete facts in your reasons. -SB
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Jpod5 147 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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09-15-03, 05:46 PM (EST)
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46. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
I agree with you SB on most of your rebuttle...however, I have to admit I'm starting to think Matt is the best actor on board and in the end will take the others by surprise. First, I do have a difficult time with the 'law school dropout turned pizza delivery guy' thing. If he's as unintelligent and naive as they portray him to be, then he couldn't ever have passed the entrance exams necessary to get into even 'lower-tier' law schools (which I believe would be a prerequisite to ba called a dropout). If he did get into law school at some point, then it's a bit silly that he'd now be delivering pizzas FOR A LIVING. Maybe while he's still taking other classes, but man, talk about a drop in your goals...he goes from ill-fated ambition to pizza delivery? The slip-ups are mounting. Again back to the first point, if he's actually a bright guy, then the number of slip-ups has to be wearing on him. The last post did have a good point with the Kip outing. Really, as Matt's personality has unfolded, would a guy so 'nervous' and in awe of his surroundings (thought he wanted to jump out of the limo and just bolt) do something upon first introductions like say 'Kip, you're gay right?' I'm not saying it's proof positive, just difficult to justify. The marine's explanation for the boxers is horrific. He even said they were 'taped up on her waist', which proves he couldn't have been looking at the elf-boxers. If you watch the moment at which Matt takes his hand off the hooker, all 8 of them look at him with this amazing amount of shock...not surprise, but shock. Then, you have the fact that he's repeatedly consoled people who were screwing up? He had Molly dead in the water, and next minute is confessing his guilt to her over his vote?? Lastly, in the hot tub, more than one person used terminology like 'we're all impressed with you', or 'we all feel that...'. They didn't use that on anyone else, and it was way too obvious that they were speaking on behalf of the other 'contestants'. So while I still hold out the possibility that Matt is one heck of a naive guy who got lucky on law school entrance exams, I really think he has to be in on it. I actually think it would be kind of cool to have the joke be on the actors...that way nobody innocent gets duped! My one obstacle is the moment when he took the hand away, the production crew seemed genuinely suprised (although why was there reaction being filmed in the first place?) What if there is a bigger fish or just a couple people within the show's creation/production that has Joe in on things? That would be pretty cool. I suspect the show looks so obviously shallow and unbelievable because that's exactly how it's supposed to!
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Lumster 179 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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09-16-03, 01:16 AM (EST)
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49. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
>First, I do have a difficult time with the 'law school dropout >turned pizza delivery guy' thing. If he's as unintelligent and >naive as they portray him to be, then he couldn't ever have >passed the entrance exams necessary to get into even 'lower->tier' law schools (which I believe would be a prerequisite to >ba called a dropout). If he did get into law school at some >point, then it's a bit silly that he'd now be delivering pizzas >FOR A LIVING. Maybe while he's still taking other classes, but >man, talk about a drop in your goals...he goes from ill-fated >ambition to pizza delivery? It's not that hard to believe. Anyone can study and take classes in order to pass LSAT's but the true losers are eventually weeded out. Case in point, obviously, if the guy dropped out, it must have meant that he didn't have it to continue on. So what's a guy to do, sit there and do nothing? I have no problems believing he goes from dropping out of school to delivering pizzas. That just goes to prove the mentality of the guy we're dealing with here - no ambition, no goals, and obviously NOT VERY BRIGHT!
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pnoeric 31 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Beauty Pageant Celebrity Judge"
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09-08-03, 08:25 PM (EST)
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18. "RE: Personally..." |
what fester said. believe me, there's a real art to reality tv casting, and they did a great job with matt. he's not even THAT dumb, he's just sort of big and clueless. there's a lot of people like that in the world. they found a prize one. they built him up a LOT about winning the money, he might have watched Joe Millionaire or The Bachelorette and thought "I could do that!" (even if he couldn't) and voila, he's in the game and playin' hard and trying to win the money and trying to give good interview because he wants america to love him on tv!is that so hard to believe? I don't think so. I worked on a season of big brother and have a ton of friends running around in the reality genre. people want their shot at stardom! ...even through the twisted unreal lens of "reality" tv. that said, I'll be VERY unhappy if the producers are lying about the whole thing and Matt is an actor. it really does sort of destroy the crediblity of the whole show-- I know, how can I talk about a reality program and credibility in the same sentence?-- but you know what I mean. it's like, the whole enjoyment of the show is based on that conceit. if he's not the rube he appears to be, it's like, well, that was a fun mini-series. but I prefer reality TV. Eric -- http://ericmueller.org
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blowmonkey 8 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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09-24-03, 02:12 AM (EST)
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77. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
What kind of freaking surprise would there be revealing that to him, that's the setup of the whole show. If you've watched just about any reality show, ever, there is always a twist. The twist is that he knew all along and was playing everyone else. Whooooopeee!!!! Surprise, surprise.
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Lumster 179 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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09-09-03, 00:04 AM (EST)
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20. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
>Joe is also an actor. >Reasons I think this are. >1. Nobody could be so stupid. Well, Matt is really that stupid. I mean, look at the guy?! The producers found the perfect dimwit!! Anyway, I don't think he would make that good an actor. We saw the real actors on this show and they SUCK!!!! Especially Gina, whose dramatic over-reation to being voted out was not only unrealistic but stupid. >6. Joe knows Tawnya the pornstars name Of course he would! He probably watches her material regularly (again, look at the guy, do you think he has a healthy sex life?) >7. What kind of game has a punishment for last place
It was obviously put in place to humiliate Matt, who was rigged so he would be in last place.
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dolly19 8 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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09-09-03, 11:11 AM (EST)
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24. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
I know that Joe seems to be too naive and too believing, but I really don't think Joe knows. Look, the network didn't cast some wannabe actor from NY or LA - the guy is from Pittsburgh - folks there aren't as jaded as the rest of America. It's like when I watch Jeopardy at home, I know all the answers sitting in my living room, but if I was on the show, would I get all the answers right? It's always easy to play Monday morning quarterback. I've also looked on SAG and other actor sites and Matt is not on them.....and you can actually find a listing for Matt in the Pittsburgh white pages....there is no way that a network is THAT smart to go through all of this...at least not a cable one.......
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Jpod5 147 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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09-15-03, 05:52 PM (EST)
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47. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Great note dolly. I'm borderline obsessed with this debate, and despite what I think are numerous contradictions in Matt's behavior, you've given me pause. I appreciate the effort! jlm
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jhmayer 18 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Got Milk? Spokesperson"
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10-09-03, 12:49 PM (EST)
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114. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Never thought Matt was in on it until episode where he meets with network exec. Once I tried the theory that he was an actor much of his general behavior and "timing" seemed consistent with the idea. I have many years experience in improv acting and much of what he does suggests he could have been trained as an improvisor, or at least had some acting experience.Of course the behavior could "rub off" fom the other improvisors and his unconscious (or conscious) efforts to identify with them and belong. Not all beginning actors are in SAG or AFTRA. My guess is that he would have trained in college (maybe Carnege Mellon in Pittsburgh - one of the best acting schools in the country) and appeared in regional theater or comedy venues. I think the whole thing is to surprise the cast of "actors" who truly think they're pulling one off on him. My guess is that Brian (also listed as a writer on the show - with previous writing experience) is in on it and there for safety and a measure of control. He's also "Mr. Cool" if you notice his reactions to the things others go ape over. Garman would have to be clued in as well, but if you go with the "Matt's an actor" theory it would be truly delicious if he too had been set-up. not f*****g likely.
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Jpod5 147 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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10-09-03, 01:50 PM (EST)
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119. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Even though Schmo isn’t a mega-hit, there is enough attention on it that we’d have heard something by now. We’ve heard from people in his past, even a high-school classmate posting here (supposedly…), but not a single voice reported anywhere that he was seen in a play, an acting class, etc. I’d bet money he’s for real, and if I’m wrong…I’ll love it all the more. jimbo
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OceansAngel16 172 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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10-09-03, 04:45 PM (EST)
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136. "RE: Rubb off behavior" |
but Matt didn't quite get to being a lawyer, he dropped out of school. Would the staff have been able to coach Matt while practicing and working with the actors for the year the into of the show says they worked training?
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jhmayer 18 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Got Milk? Spokesperson"
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10-09-03, 08:24 PM (EST)
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138. "RE: Rubb off behavior" |
It's an avowed fake show.We have no idea how long they rehearsed the other "contestants" beyond what they say on what is a fictional show. It may not have been really a year. I am sure they could have found someone to run Matt through all of the events for a couple of weeks before the actual shooting began. Much like attorneys run non-performer witnesses in "rehearsal" of what might happen in court. Over and over. So they lose their nervousness. Dr. Phil Mc Graw made a small forture (pre-Oprah) doing just that. We see the show over a two and a half month period. The whole "shoot" was only about 10 days. Each day of shooting becomes a week of viewing. I am sure he could have been run through the things that were going to happen to him in a location far away from where the rest of the cast was rehearsing. Or maybe not. Maybe he IS truly innocent. That's what keeps me interested in watching this silly show to the end.
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OceansAngel16 172 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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10-09-03, 08:34 PM (EST)
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139. "RE: Rubb off behavior" |
Fair enough, but they did have to spend more time with the actors, to run them through how they figured Matt would act. They could have done what attorneys do with the rehersals, and he could have been run through what was going to happen somewhere else. The thing witht hat though, is that they would have had to have a seperate person that the actors never met, and never saw throught their run through of secenarios, and through taping. The people Matt would have worked with would have had to have been kept on hand though, incase something happened that wasn't ment to, but still stay out of sight of the actors.
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Loree 8616 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-17-03, 03:29 PM (EST)
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68. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Matt could very well think that one or more of the other contestants are just lying about their background. Look at the exagerations and lies we hear from some of the BB contestants. He may even start to think that Molly is only pretending to be this sweet virgin so nobody will vote her off. That would explain the phony background. I doubt he would suspect they were hired actors. Just liars.
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dekko 54 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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09-09-03, 09:16 PM (EST)
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25. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
>1. Nobody could be so stupid. You've never worked in retail, have you? People are much dumber than the media has led you to believe. That's why they watch television. Honestly, I'm just kind of astonished they didn't get better improv actors--like those that wouldn't screw up the limited continuity of their characters.
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AMAI 1254 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Beef Jerky Spokesperson"
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09-11-03, 08:24 AM (EST)
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38. "The actors DO suck, but..." |
LAST EDITED ON 09-11-03 AT 08:28 AM (EST)even good/great actors have problems with last-minute changes. Look at the blooper reels for a variety of shows. Only on this show, if you don't get it right first time, you have to figure out how to fix your mistake. Some of this scrambling around to make the story go in a pre-determined direction is getting old fast. Matt is a bit stupid & gullible, but he's not completely witless. For prime example, I think some interesting opportunities for fun footage were lost when they chose to alter the underwear ownership in order to make Matt lose a game that he had won. Imagine how he might have begun preening over his ability to "read" people. For this show to really work on all the levels, the producers needed to build in the ability to "go with the flow." Not only does it help the below-par actors, but it would make for more interesting material. Forcing the show to go along a pre-selected route for the sake of juvenile humiliation scenes, and then twisting around like an f'ing pretzel in order to get Matt into the master suite, is kind of what it feels like watching so much other contrived tv. Stupid dumb & boring. Granted, there are some situations that can be highly controlled and don't cause actors to forget who they are and what they're doing. And yeah it was hilarious to see Earl screwing up. But the fact is, some of the competitions SHOULD have been planned with two possibilities - if Matt won and if Matt lost, and have a scenario prepared for each outcome. The mad scrambling to work out what to do would then be more interesting in a situation like the Hand on the Porn Star one, when it's unlikely anyone in this batch of producers would think that Matt would deliberately lose in order to have his own room, even if it's the laundry room.
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Estee 57126 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-11-03, 01:06 PM (EST)
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40. "RE: The actors DO suck, but..." |
>But the fact is, some of the competitions SHOULD have been >planned with two possibilities - if Matt won and if >Matt lost, and have a scenario prepared for each outcome. >The mad scrambling to work out what to do would >then be more interesting in a situation like the Hand >on the Porn Star one, when it's unlikely anyone in >this batch of producers would think that Matt would > deliberately lose in order to have his own room, even if >it's the laundry room. I think any team of producers would have had trouble seeing that one coming. Look at the scenario: 'Red-Blooded American Male Voluntarily Relinquishes Contact With A Noteable Portion Of Female Anatomy. Recognized, Quasi-Famous, Captured On Private DVD Collection Female Anatomy.' _Way_ down on the flowchart. I think you're absolutely right, though: the producers couldn't have figured for everything -- 'send a probe out along the most likely route for an unexpected ship' -- but there should be a Worst Case Scenario handbook somewhere. What were they going to do if Matt had a muscle cramp from standing around too long? Prop him up with the pool cleaner? (Imagine if his hand had fallen asleep -- actually, it's probably better if you don't.) If Matt fails where he should have succeeded at any given activity -- or vice-versa -- there should be a back-up plan in place, ready to go, even if it's just 'Quick! Someone grab his legs!'. As is, they're trying to both predict and control the actions of a human being. There is no way they can hit a 100% success rate. Frankly, I'll be surprised if we see 70%.
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Jeffquest 3 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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09-10-03, 00:50 AM (EST)
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26. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Oh boy does he know. Too much advertising that he doesn't know. Another surefire way of knowing he's "in on it" is that he talks too much. He was rooting on Kip way too much in the Porn Star Challenge. The question was asked, "What red blooded American Male would let go of a Porn Star?" Well I would. Porn Stars are only fun when they're doing porn! Otherwise, they're just another girl in a bikini. Plus, He wasn't supposed to know she was a porn star... but he recognized her? There have been way too many goofs by the other players, and when they went to the shot of the "surprised" production crew after he let go of the girl, There were too many cuts to different cameras showing the shock of the crew. He knows... And the premise is that the Audience isn't supposed to find out about it until the final show. By the way, when they were having the underwear show, Matt yelled the loudest when Kip struted Naked. Whats with that?
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pnoeric 31 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Beauty Pageant Celebrity Judge"
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09-10-03, 01:07 AM (EST)
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28. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
side note: what's so weird about him recognizing the "hooker" as a known porn star? that's perfectly within the realm of reality TV... pretend for a minute this is a real competition in a real reality show (I know, I know, but work with me here!) ...they would use the term "hooker" loosely, of course, but it's possible that they would also do some semi-celeb stunt casting to make it fun. sort of like how they have C-level celebs show up on these things occasionally just to make it a little interesting. (heck, or think about sheryl crow in the bb2 yard, what was that for?)the only "difference" with The Lap Of Luxury is that they show Matt saying "hey, you're tawny" instead of editing it out like they would on another show. it's a wink to the audience, Matt got it too, that's ok. (if anything, it's funny that it reveals that he knows his porn stars so well!) this is all still believeable in the LofL universe. I don't think there's any "tipoff" there. now, if it was, say, Anderson Cooper naked, and Matt exclaimed "now wait a minute, you're the Mole guy! what are you doing here?" --well, we'd have a problem. other side note: yes, Matt was sort of over-participating by encouraging Kip to not let go... WELCOME TO REALITY TV, where the producers probably said to him "it will help a lot if you pick sides at the end and be vocal about it; we need to build drama when it comes down to two!" --and that ends up not on the final program. hey, it's a reality fake-out in a show about a reality-fake out, on a reality tv show. now if that doesn't make your head spin, nothing will. -- Eric, former reality TV crewmember http://ericmueller.org
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Siren 246 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Network TV Show Guest Star"
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09-10-03, 04:57 PM (EST)
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36. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
LAST EDITED ON 09-10-03 AT 05:00 PM (EST)"now, if it was, say, Anderson Cooper naked" Now that would be a great episode! Oh, to dream... ...Siren
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Lumster 179 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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09-10-03, 02:41 AM (EST)
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30. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
>Oh boy does he know. >Too much advertising that he >doesn't know. Another surefire >way of knowing he's "in >on it" is that he >talks too much. He >was rooting on Kip way >too much in the Porn >Star Challenge. The question >was asked, "What red blooded >American Male would let go >of a Porn Star?" >Well I would. Porn >Stars are only fun when >they're doing porn! Otherwise, >they're just another girl in >a bikini. Plus, He >wasn't supposed to know she >was a porn star... but >he recognized her? There >have been way too many >goofs by the other players, >and when they went to >the shot of the "surprised" >production crew after he let >go of the girl, >There were too many cuts >to different cameras showing the >shock of the crew. >He knows... And the premise >is that the Audience isn't >supposed to find out about >it until the final show. > By the way, when >they were having the underwear >show, Matt yelled the loudest >when Kip struted Naked. >Whats with that? Hello? Have you ever thought that maybe he watches porn and hence, that's why he knew she was a porn star? He seems to be kind of like a frat boy so why wouldn't he be hooting and hollering and making an ass of himself. I don't understand why there are so many doubters here but yes, people that stupid actually exist. If you don't believe that, then you obviously don't get out much.
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OceansAngel16 172 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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10-09-03, 04:23 PM (EST)
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128. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
If you lived in your parents basement, working as a pizza delivery man, wouldn't you do what you could to get a 42'' TV?
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jhmayer 18 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Got Milk? Spokesperson"
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10-09-03, 04:33 PM (EST)
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131. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Good point.Plus they established that EVERYONE had to eat the horrible stuff and everyone got the TV, or if ONE person refused NOBODY got one so the peer pressure was ostensibly horrendous. It was all set up to cause him to meet with the ersatz network exec who then asked him to ask the girls to do their thing. Also to introduce the "fact" that Garman wasn't the first choice host and see what Matt would say when asked by him "Did they talk about me?" Matt, of course, said "No." Real or in-on-the-gag . . .the plot thickens.
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OceansAngel16 172 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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10-09-03, 04:39 PM (EST)
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134. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
I still don't get why no one else cheered anyone else on the way Matt did, but it seems MAtt didn't pick up on that.. I also thought Matt tried to dodge the question "did my name come up?", but maybe i missed the answer because they overlapped with his interview with him talking about how he could use what he had learned in law school.
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jboze3131 1 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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09-10-03, 08:53 AM (EST)
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33. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
>>>>Reasons I think this are. >>>>1. Nobody could be so stupid. why do some people say this? if you were on a reality show, why would you suspect the others of being actors and it all being a big joke? natural human reaction would be- wow, these are some weird people...not, omg, this is all fake and im being set up!>>>>6. Joe knows Tawnya the pornstars name and he gets to hold her breast. The makers wanted him to hold her breasts so they told him which paper to pick and he acted like it was random and took his time. Thry also told him to let go quick because they pornstar did not want to have to have the contest go on for hours. they picked the body parts and didnt look at them. ralph took them and told them what they were. all they did was set it up where joe would be on the right boob and no matter which one he picked, ralph would say he picked that one. >>>>8. He calls the gay guy out in 2 mins this would not happen and he only did it because he was suppose to call him out even before they went into the house. he just seems like an honest guy who wanted to know 9.He says in the show that he knows he is a great looking guy, this shows that he is playing a role just like everybody else. >>>actually, he said he wasnt a great looking guy, but he knew he was good looking guy.
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Guppin1234 909 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent"
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09-11-03, 01:54 PM (EST)
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41. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Also all of the analyzing he does about their personalities and such is all based on a facade/lie which makes him look even more ridiculous.
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woeisme1 4081 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Jerry Springer Show Guest"
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10-11-03, 05:23 AM (EST)
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147. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
>Also all of the analyzing he >does about their personalities and >such is all based on >a facade/lie which makes him >look even more ridiculous. Generally I tend to a) be amused by you b) be in agreement with you HOWEVER- not this time. I don't think he looks more ridiculous for it because JOE DON"T KNOW it's all based on a facade/lie. He's just being honest about what he does know of them (so to speak) If you need me you can find me --fantasizing about my reality so I can realize my fantasy......
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Guppin1234 909 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent"
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09-27-03, 04:24 AM (EST)
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89. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
"Q: He calls the gay guy out in 2 mins this would not happen and he only did it because he was suppose to call him out even before they went into the house. A: He just seems like an honest guy who wanted to know." And there in lies the schmo part of Matt's personality. Is he just socially naive?? If he walked into a bar would he say, hey, you're the black guy, you're the asian girl, you're the lesbian, and you must have HIV? -------------- "Q: He says in the show that he knows he is a great looking guy, this shows that he is playing a role just like everybody else. A: Actually, he said he wasnt a great looking guy, but he knew he was good looking guy." Average looking. He spends too much time with Mom and Dad.
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Guppin1234 909 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent"
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09-10-03, 11:22 PM (EST)
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37. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Joe don't know. Even if he caught one of the others in a lie, his first thought wouldn't be, "Hey these guys are actors."
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Estee 57126 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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09-11-03, 12:43 PM (EST)
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39. "Joe knows reality shows." |
>Joe don't know. Even if he caught one of the others in a lie, > his first thought wouldn't be, "Hey these guys are actors." He might even go with 'Hey, these guys are playing the game.' Matt seems to have a fairly strong viewing background in reality shows: he at least knows enough to recognize a parody of Susan's speech from S1. (The actress giving said speech, however...) And as a long-time viewer, first-time scam victim, he might know that there's certain topics where lies are almost expected. The profession of the contestants may be the prime area: you don't talk about your job if you make so much money that the lesser-earning contestants may decide you have no right to win, and you don't reveal anything that people may feel is offensive -- right, S5's Brian 'My other-other car is being custom built so it'll have a miniature softcore studio in the back'?
Some slipups can be explained away with a quick rewrite to the character's backstory: that's no veteran who doesn't know anything about the wars he fought in, that's a draft dodger overcompensating late in life. And imagine Matt's face when he finds that one out... Personally, I don't think Matt knows. I do think the producers will have to work hard to keep him distracted, because he just might start to assemble the puzzle if they insist on handing him pieces. (The script modifications should be written on rice paper with seaweed ink, and prominently marked 'consume after reading'. Come to think of it, script meetings must have been a nightmare to work on the fly. The mansion's only so large, no player/actor is technically allowed to leave the grounds unless they win a trip out, and if Matt decides to look for the actress you're conferencing with and can't find her...)
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Guppin1234 909 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent"
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09-16-03, 05:52 PM (EST)
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53. "RE: Joe knows reality shows." |
"I can't figure out what actually fascinates me more about the show: the potential lame play-out of an interesting idea, or the logistics that went into getting said idea this far..."They could have done better. They should have secretly guaranteed Matt some take home money so they could have played up the mess ups more or even incorporating some just to see if he catches on and what he makes out of the mess ups. I think if Matt does suspect something, that's it. He'll just suspect "something", maybe write down what he knows about each player then start to grill them and go off any new info he may find. Matt's guessing that they are actors is possible but highly unlikely. I wonder how the actors can do this without feeling some kind of crisis of conscience? I wonder if they upped their salaries how much it would take for them to show Matt a little compassion? If these networks keep treating their participants this way, aren't they biting the very hand that feeds them?
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burgh 1 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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09-16-03, 04:41 PM (EST)
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50. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Joe don't know. I went to high school with Matt. He is anything but a scholar. And definately not an actor. What you see is what he is.
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Deonna 2425 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Seventeen Magazine Model"
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09-16-03, 08:35 PM (EST)
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58. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Burgh, If you know Joe, do you believe that he was upset when he found out the show was fake? I find it hard to believe that a guy that would try to help out "The Hutch" (by telling to tone it down) would hold a grudge.
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Guppin1234 909 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent"
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09-27-03, 04:40 AM (EST)
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91. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
He wasn't trying to help Hutch, he was trying to help Molly. Matt has been wanting to oust Hutch from the beginning, but they can't because they need something vulgar for him to react to.
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Goomba767 4 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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09-16-03, 11:08 PM (EST)
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60. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Hi everyone.Thanks,now you've got me wondering if its real or not LOL.Found this article that raises the subject dont know if it has been posted already.http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/tv/ny-p2tube3436846sep02,0,7097495.story?coll=ny-television-headlines I usually consider myself adept at spotting scams like this but if it is fake I bought into it hook,line and sinker. Ive heard great arguments on both sides but right now Im leaning towards Joe not knowing because if he was an actor I think we would be able to find something that he has done in the field however small a role.For this to be his first acting gig of any kind would be impressive.If he was not an actor but in on it,I dont think he could cry on cue as much as he did. I enjoy the show,I think this is the first "reality show" Ive watched since the 2nd season of the "real world" and the actress that plays molly is a knockout(sorry if thats off-topic)
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indigoboyca 1 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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09-16-03, 11:29 PM (EST)
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61. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Not that it really matters, but yeah, of course he knows. I can't believe it's even in question. I've never seen worse acting in my life. This "matt" guy is the most unreal person I've ever seen. And here's the best "proof" I have. If this guy is supposedly so super-nice - as he's portrayed as being so far - why did he suddenly forget what an asshole "hutch" was just because "ashleigh" had a crush on the host guy? The super-nice guy who all along has SEEMED super nice and sensitive not only gets upset with asleigh, he then goes on to scheme with EVERYONE about getting rid of her. It just doesn't ring true. Nevermind the thigns everyone else already adds. He has more "emotion" than anyone ever. He responds to almost every single comment with a huge grin on a huge grimace. (no wonder he had to drop out of law school, if that's really what he's like) He's just over-acting to a fault. He's also gone to trouble to confound all their setups, like the "hooker" thing, and at the same time, takes "all the teeniest breadcumbs" they throw and eats it up like mad. I can't even believe I'm wasting my time WRITING about this stupid show. I just came to this site to see if anyone else in American was smart enough to realize this whole thing is one huge set-up. Ok, I'm not watching anymore of it.
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goschmoego 1 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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09-17-03, 00:07 AM (EST)
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63. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
I just saw the show for the first time this evening. It's hilarious but I have to agree, he's an actor too and in on the whole thing. It's a spoof on the popularity of reality tv shows and how gullible the American audience is.
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Deonna 2425 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Seventeen Magazine Model"
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09-17-03, 09:20 AM (EST)
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64. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
I do not think that Joe knows. I think that you are all use to seeing reality show contestants that were purposely picked because they are aggressive, evil, lying, back-stabbing people. For this show, you would want a kind, considerate caring person. We are not use to seeing this type of personality on a reality show; therefore we do not believe it is real.
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Neffer 109 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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09-17-03, 02:52 PM (EST)
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66. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Right on Deonna. Plus I don't think he's dumb. He just accepts things at face value. It's sad we all can't too. This world is too jaded.
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grubbmeister 30 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Beauty Pageant Celebrity Judge"
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09-23-03, 01:52 PM (EST)
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71. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
you have several good points, he does entirely too well when compared to their own practiced routines, I'm not ready to buy it though, but I cannot wholly dismiss your points, either.I wholeheartedly disagree with your first point (see posting "Matt is cool"). Nothing about Matt has been stupid, just regular. I think they carefully selected someone who would be likeable, and only slightly awkward looking. Perhaps you're right, perhaps they selected someone with a great acting ability himself. Perhaps...but I doubt it.
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erikman 324 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Cooking Show Host"
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09-23-03, 02:21 PM (EST)
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72. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
your right he did not try out for the show he was recruited. the recuiter saw him playng basket ball in the gym. i bet they did'nt even have tryouts. i wonder what bs the recruiter told him to want to be on the show.
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blowmonkey 8 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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09-24-03, 02:01 AM (EST)
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73. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Damn, I just registered thinking I knew something new. Yeah, in the end it is going to be turned around on the actors, that in fact "Joe Schmoe" was acting all along. This is just too obvious to overlook. The pain that would be inflicted on this guy, were it to be real, would be unconscionable for the producers to allow, and for the network to air. The only way they don't look like total f(((ers is if it turns out the joke was on the actors the whole time. I mean, at least they were knowing, albeit not entirely, particpators, and they were paid.
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Jpod5 147 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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09-24-03, 12:56 PM (EST)
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79. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Sorry folks, but the odds of Matt being fake are dwindling fast. In this arena we've heard from a supposed friend of one of the actors, a high school classmate of Matt, seen articles interviewing the producers, and so on. All say it's real, without even a hint to the contrary. We've heard Matt is pissed and not talking about it. Other than the show itself (and our spinning of it one way or another), there hasn't been a SINGLE clue that Matt is fake. Yes, all of the things I mentioned could be part of the farce, but after a while you have to take the sum of all evidence for what it says...instead of what it doesn't say. Can anyone point to anything outside of what we see from the show that 'gives Matt away'??? I'm talking real facts, not "Matt is pissed, but that's just cuz he's under contract and is playing along until the final show." Anyone? jlm
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cantbreakme 24 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Got Milk? Spokesperson"
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09-24-03, 09:21 PM (EST)
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85. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Fact: brian laughed show3 saying this guy has "picked up every morsel of bread we have given him"...is he incredibly perceptive? no way because there have been SO MANY slip ups....the reason has to be that because when the producers brief him each day they are telling him what morsels of bread will be laid out for him....IT IS AS OBVIOUS AS THE DAY IS LONG
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Guppin1234 909 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent"
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09-27-03, 04:47 AM (EST)
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92. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
I can't recall the name, but I think she acts as producer as well. It's extreme practical jokes that scare the young people on the program, like scaring a couple with a re-enactment of chainsaw massacre or someone's best friend almost falling off a deck that's five stories off the ground. They may have yanked it. I think it was on WB. She thinks people will watch the show because of her appeal.... as if.
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Guppin1234 909 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent"
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10-11-03, 03:54 PM (EST)
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152. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Thanks for that. It was driving me crazy. That Doherty is one scarey psycho chick. Her ego absolutely drives me up the wall - can't stand her.
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Zume 26 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Beauty Pageant Celebrity Judge"
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09-25-03, 10:47 AM (EST)
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86. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Turn it around: if you were a TV producer why would you NOT get a real Joe? It makes it more complicated to fake it. It makes a better pitch to have a real Joe. Why hire an actor who might screw up in front of the other actors? Its not like you're worried about damaging someone's psyche: you're a TV producer!
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Guppin1234 909 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent"
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09-27-03, 04:50 AM (EST)
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93. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
It's in the producer's best interest to get an authentic schmo. The producer and his crew have their own careers to worry about, and he seems to be just starting out or it's just low budget.
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erikman 324 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Cooking Show Host"
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09-27-03, 06:34 AM (EST)
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94. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
no it would have been in the producers best intrust for everyone to be an actor, this is a 1 joke show it could have been so much better if everyone was fake. but what can you expect from 1 guy who brought you i'm a celb get me out of here, and stone stanely with there celb mole. they could have made joe schmo into a mel brocks instead they are to woryed about fooling someone.
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erikman 324 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Cooking Show Host"
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09-27-03, 04:43 PM (EST)
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96. "RE: Road to no where" |
if matt was an ass you might be right but most the audience is on matts side except for a few kooks who like seeing people being cruel to a nice guy. i do not see any of the actors have'ing much of a carear after this show. that upn show hutch is on will be lucky if it lasts the whole season. one of the producers last work was i'm a celb get me out of here. it could have been done alot better.
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erikman 324 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Cooking Show Host"
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09-27-03, 09:15 PM (EST)
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98. "RE: Road to no where" |
if it was like reno 911 all actors then it would be a good parady show. the actors are bad enogh to make it funny, but instead of makeing it good we worry about is he real. and how much he will be paid off not to ruin stone stanely.
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jmc 1 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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09-27-03, 10:42 PM (EST)
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99. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Audiences might not know he knows; maybe even the actors, etc. are in the dark -but he knows. But will he admit it...
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Neffer 109 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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09-29-03, 06:39 PM (EST)
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101. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
I agree 100%. It seems fairly obvious to me that he knows. Main reasons being: 1. No one could be that stupid (and incredibly smart at other times) 2. Over actingSo the argument that "Joe Knows" boils down to: A. He is Master Thespian B. The producers are geniuses (who conspire with Schmo while playing their own actors for fools, or even better, include the other actors and they are all marvelously double-acting) So let's apply Occam's Razor to this problem. We arrive at a simpler explanation; Matt is an average guy in a non-average situation. Hilarious hi-jinks ensue.
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OceansAngel16 172 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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09-30-03, 04:16 PM (EST)
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102. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
LAST EDITED ON 09-30-03 AT 04:18 PM (EST)He doesn't know. Why would he? Yes, it would be funny to have the trick pulled on all the "actors" who are trying to fool Matt, but why would people want to see that? By fooling Matt, there is the whole idea he will react with hurt, upset and anger, and since we live in a rather sadistic society these days, thats what people love to see. I don't get why people keep saying the poor guy is so stupid. I personally think he is far too nice to realize, or even think that people would think to pull such a thing. He seems like the average nice guy. I think someone said this somewhere up in another post, but yes there are people who are really that nice out there in the world. There are so few of them though, that people just think they are stupid or slow when they are confronted with one of them. As for his supposed "over acting", he behaves just like most people do on reality shows. $100,000 is at stake for him, with that money he could move out of his parents basement and what not. As for dropping out of school and delivering pizzas and now living with his parents, school costs a lot of money, these days you need a degree to do almost everything, I know where I live you need a college degree to be a garbage man even. he is probably just at such a low paying job until he can get back on his feet after losing a lot of money from dropping out of school, he was probably in a dorm there or something.
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jhmayer 18 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Got Milk? Spokesperson"
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10-09-03, 01:39 PM (EST)
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117. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Interesting:Someone should check the entries to the "Joe Knows" category and do a percentage breakdown: Men vs Women Who thinks he's a really a nice guy? Who thinks he's pulling one over? Gender linked cynicsm index?
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Rabies 79 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Hollywood Squares Square"
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10-01-03, 10:07 AM (EST)
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103. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
You'd "over act" too if you were in such a strange situation with cameras on you all day.
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Guppin1234 909 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent"
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10-01-03, 05:32 PM (EST)
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106. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
How can people claim Matt is over acting? They didn't know him before, so they have no baseline as to what he's like everyday. Even then, having the cameras on you all the time would play major games with your head. Some would withdraw and others would ham it up. I guess it just depends on the circumstances and the person you are sodomizing with the camera.
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OceansAngel16 172 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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10-01-03, 03:12 PM (EST)
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105. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
It seems silly to you probably because you're not in that situation. What does he have to ask questions about? Yeah there are some slip ups by the actors, but he probably accounts them to everyone being nervous. He practically cannibalized the stripper? I guess it seemed like that because he was rubbing his face all over her and all, but he only did that so roughly because he can't stand chocolate, did you see how upset he was that it was chocolate and how much he was gagging?
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Guppin1234 909 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent"
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10-01-03, 05:35 PM (EST)
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107. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Not always so nice. He became down right angry when Dr. Pat was hurt announcing his favorite F word, cinching his eyebrows together, turning his back on the situation and walking away. Not out of concern, out of being inconvenienced.
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OceansAngel16 172 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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10-01-03, 05:52 PM (EST)
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108. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
I thought it seemed like he was angry at himself, also that he realized she was seriously hurt, and felt so bad about being the cause of it, he didn't want to go near her when the medics and everyone else were trying to get that suit off of her.. he turned his back and walked a bit away, but kept looking back, cursing himself..
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johnyIROC 3 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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10-01-03, 06:00 PM (EST)
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109. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
I think he's an actor, but "What do I know... I'm from Pittsburgh! Yu huhh"
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OceansAngel16 172 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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10-08-03, 08:16 PM (EST)
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111. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Christian virgins who wear very revealing swimsuits are scarce.. Especially ones who are camp councilors at a church camp..
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jhmayer 18 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Got Milk? Spokesperson"
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10-09-03, 01:47 PM (EST)
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118. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
Implants are implants.I'd think any male over 14 at this point in time would recognize them by sight. Caught that on the first episode. Surprised nobody has mentioned the inconsistency. "Molly" has probably been supplied with a "cute" answer by the writers: "I was in a Jeep accident and they had to do some reconstructive stuff." Or something else consistent with the tone of the show.
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jhmayer 18 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Got Milk? Spokesperson"
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10-09-03, 04:46 PM (EST)
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137. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
I dare not ask how you came upon their lack of knowledge!Actually I think most males would be struck by the obviousness of "Molly"s" particular augmentation. No question that a subtler job might pass muster under any number of situations. The "Jeep Accident" reference was to suggest how outrageous they'd be in trying to explain them away. I realize that it wouldn't wash as a real excuse. Remember, this is the "Reality Show that's Not Real." (and awfully silly and credibility-straining at times.) But, I have actually heard it more than once used by actresses who have had extensive facial work that has greatly altered their appearance.
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OceansAngel16 172 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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10-09-03, 08:41 PM (EST)
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140. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
What do you mean "lack of knowledge"? And yes, Molly is rather obvious, but you had said most guys over the age of 14 know real from fake, I say thats not true because I know guys who can't tell real from fake, who are over the age of 14. And granted actresses used it when they had extensive facial work done, it still doesn't make it beleivable for breast work done. Facial work yes, it works, for a number of reasons. Burning from a jeep accident, scarring from twisted metal or glass.. scraping along the pavement.. Yes it is the "reality show thats not real", for Matt anyways.. And if they used something that outrageous Matt would probably question it, and possibly find out whats going on. For us however, its a parody of a relaity show, when they say "reality show thats not real" they are refering to LL, not the Joe Schmo Show..
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Guppin1234 909 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Fitness Correspondent"
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10-10-03, 03:56 PM (EST)
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143. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
LAST EDITED ON 10-10-03 AT 03:57 PM (EST)They advertise it as a reality show that's not real, but it is real in the sense that they just re-defined what's real and they have created their own genre, so it is, in fact, a real reality show. In other words, Matt's ignorance is real, the director coaching the actors is real, the improv is a real response to a contrived situation. It's mind blowing to try to explain. This explanation may come off as a complete contradiction if I don't convey it properly. Such as, how can you have real improv? Improv in and of itself is a contrived response, but improv in it's entirely may or may not be a complete lie, you have to sift through the garbage to get to the truth, and you can only get to the truth after you have all the facts, then you have to make sure that the so-called facts as they have been given to you aren't lies as well. They should have thrown in another unknowing schmo besides Matt to use as a comparison.
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10-11-03, 06:55 AM (EST)
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150. "RE: In awe (off topic for a sec)" |
Guppin I am once again in awe of your talent to esssssplain things and crack me up in the proccess. That last line there about another schmo for comparison almost made me pee my pants I laughed so hard. I bow to you, great one. I'm not worthy. Mahalo (thank you) Woe _________________________________________________________________ If you need me you can find me --fantasizing about my reality so I can realize my fantasy...... _________________________________________________________________
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jhmayer 18 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Got Milk? Spokesperson"
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10-13-03, 12:30 PM (EST)
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163. "RE:REAL or FAKE" |
An improvisation is a spontaneous dialogue between any number of players or actors. If the premise and facts of the improvisation are fictional (improv comedy or Jamie Kennedy's pranks, which some view as somedy) than the "improv" is fictional.Psycologists use a technique called Role Playing in which the participants improvise scenes that are fictional (because they are "acting" them in the shrink's office) but with premises based on facts from the actual participants' lives. Still "fictional" because they are being acted out in a controlled context, even if the actors and "facts" are real. When some guy gets a ticket and starts engaging the cop in a "I looked at my speedometer and I wasn't going over 35, I KNOW it!" that's a bit of "real" improvisation. If Matt is an actor then the director's reactions to his actions are "fake." If Matt is actually being fooled then the reactions are "real." I think it was best said by the German philosopher Werner Heisinger - inventor of the Nobel Prize winning "Uncertainty Principle," who remarked: "Why do you all waste so much valuable time worrying about this crap!"
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Miss_Chevious 16 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Got Milk? Spokesperson"
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10-08-03, 08:57 PM (EST)
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112. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
I really don't think he knows. He's probably thinking he's surrounded by a bunch of weirdo's (typical reality show). Most people are going to act odd when there is $100,000 at steak. When Earl got the boot, I don't think even the best actor could "act" that upset. I also think I would act nervous when someone is getting voted off...$100,000 could make anyone nervous. He's not dumb, even if it has crossed his mind, he's probably in denial.
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OceansAngel16 172 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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10-08-03, 09:17 PM (EST)
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113. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
I agree with you. He did act so upset, and in such a way that even the best of actors would be hard pressed to imitate. And people do act very odd with 100,000 is at stake, and they act VERY nervous. And I'm glad you're with the group of people who don't think Matt is dumb.
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OceansAngel16 172 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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10-09-03, 04:15 PM (EST)
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126. "RE: Brian's the Mole" |
To me it seemed like he was tossing it away so Matt wouldn't eat it (plus it smelt real..) because Matt was saying "There is no way they'd give me real dog feces"
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jhmayer 18 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Got Milk? Spokesperson"
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10-09-03, 03:58 PM (EST)
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125. "RE: Rules of the Game" |
The first rule of a "con" or "sting" story is that the audience must be fooled as well as the first designated mark or victim cgaracter in the story.References: Look at the Newman/Redford "Sting." More recently "The Recruit" w. Al Pacino and "Matchstick Men" w. Nicolas Cage. In fact in "The Recruit" Pacino says "Remember, things are not what they seem." Apply this rule when you see "Matchstick" and the trick will fall apart in the first half hour. There's no drama if the only thing that happens is that the chosen victim gats taken, no matter how "clever" the con. The con man or the greedy one always suffers during "the twist." But that's in fiction. Reality TV? Well "TJSS" is advertised as "The Reality Show That's Not Real." As a good dropout law student / pizza delivery boy might say "I rest my case."
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erikman 324 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Cooking Show Host"
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10-09-03, 04:38 PM (EST)
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133. "RE: Rules of the Game" |
yeah i have a fealing the viewers will get coned the last ep. we were coned at the end of joe millionare, when we found out the girls knew he was'nt rich. i wonder what the con on us will be?
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OceansAngel16 172 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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10-09-03, 04:43 PM (EST)
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135. "RE: Rules of the Game" |
but the whole fact it is a parody of a relaity show means we should ignore whats happened in the other ones. So what happened in joe millionare with the girl knowing the guy wasnt rich, shouldn't have that great an influence on what happens in this one. Yes there may be some sort of "twist" where he knows something was up, or knew one of the actors is an actor.. but I don't think it will be as big of a twist as Matt fooling the actors.
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OceansAngel16 172 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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10-10-03, 04:31 PM (EST)
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145. "RE: Rules of the Game" |
but if the women all knew.. doesn't it kind of mess up part of the purpose of the show, to fool the women into thinking he is a millionaire?
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10-17-03, 03:56 PM (EST)
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168. "RE: Joe Schmo knows." |
i tend to agree with you. Joe Schmo is an actor, that will be the final twist. Legally, I do not think this is feasible to deceive a contestant about the game, the producers can be sued.
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