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"The show should change the elimination format"
JoeGazillionaire 341 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Cooking Show Host"
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10-21-07, 06:50 AM (EST)
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"The show should change the elimination format" |
I find the voting thing at the end pretty boring and doesn't fit a weight loss/makeover show. It's not as exciting like Survivor where there are real stakes with tribal alliances, etc. It doesn't even make rhymore or reason sometimes and only ends up eliminating members that could have benefited the most by losing the most weight. How about instead of voting out one member of the losing team, have the two members who have the least weight gain on the losing team have a showdon on some kind of Survivor like challenge. That way they are at least doing something physical and it would be more exciting to see them fight for it to stay on. It would be better than them sitting at a long table pulling up a dinner cover from a plate with each member giviing a boring speech of why they voted for them.
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YankeeDixieDoodle 442 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Daytime Soap Guest Star"
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10-23-07, 04:07 PM (EST)
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1. "RE: The show should change the elimination format" |
There have been and still are "Survivor-like" alliances on TBL. Last season's Red Team member, Heather, was notorious for forming alliances. Heather wanted to win so badly, she didn't care who got hurt. She, at least, wanted a woman to win the competition, for a change. So, her main alliance was gals vs. guys, no matter which team. And, to that end, she formed a different mini-alliance each week. That said, I like your suggestion. Let the two, on the team that loses the weigh-in, who've lost the least weight, participate in a challenge. The winner stays. The loser goes home. A "Survivor-like" challenge could cut down on the "Survivor-like" alliance mentality and other bad attitudes that seem to precede each elimination.
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hughsmom 16 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Got Milk? Spokesperson"
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10-23-07, 09:48 PM (EST)
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2. "RE: The show should change the elimination format" |
After tonight's episode, I agree that they need to change how it is done. I am absolutely disgusted with what that idiot did to rig the process. What a bunch of BS. I watch for inspiration, and he totally shot that in the buttocks. I'd rather watch House.
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Redward5 2 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "American Cancer Society Spokesperson"
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10-23-07, 11:04 PM (EST)
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3. "RE: The show should change the elimination format" |
Maybe it should be the one in the bottom group with the lowest weight loss that leaves the show. I don't understand what the big deal was in tonights show? There have been alliances formed since the first show came on. I don't remember hearing any of the contestants throwing a fit when the "older" man was voted off in the first vote and he had won the right to setup the teams as well as having lost the most weight of anyone prior to his being voted off as a "big threat". I also think the trainers have lost all contact with the purpose of the show. How many times tonight did we hear "do you realize how bad that makes me look" or "I am so F###### mad at what you did" ? (It's really a shame they aren't intelligent enough to express themselves without using that word) To the best of my memory I don't remember ever hearing that the "fat" contestants were there to make the trainers look as good as possible. I believe the contestants are there to utilize the trainers knowledge to do whatever it takes for them to get to the last show so they will have a shot at the big money, that means getting rid of everyone else. After all they do not call you back to the last show to weigh in because you played the nicest game.
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JoeGazillionaire 341 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Cooking Show Host"
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10-24-07, 03:00 AM (EST)
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4. "RE: The show should change the elimination format" |
I just want them to switch it up because the final 30 minutes is extremely boring...I don't even care about the alliances, voting, or whatever. I got drawn into the show more by the trainers....and seeing which team will win...also to see how the contenstants look after losing 100 pounds. I would much rather watch Survivor for the real strategy type alliances. It doesn't fit this show.
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JoeGazillionaire 341 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Cooking Show Host"
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10-24-07, 06:27 PM (EST)
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7. "RE: The show should change the elimination format" |
I haven't finished watching the show last night....but was that girl that defected from Kim the only defection? Did everyone else stick with their trainers?
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YankeeDixieDoodle 442 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Daytime Soap Guest Star"
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11-01-07, 03:40 PM (EST)
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8. "RE: The show should change the elimination format" |
Amy defected from Kim. And, one of the guys defected to her. Other than that, I didn't notice.
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skeetergirl87 136 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Blistex Spokesperson"
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11-06-07, 10:35 AM (EST)
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9. "RE: The show should change the elimination format" |
I agree, but, unfortunately, this is a TV show and the audience wants drama, drama, drama!!! Right!?! Who wants to just see a bunch of fat people lose weight? We want to see fat people gripe and whine and backstab and be humiliated while losing weight. Now that's a show!! I used to be a diehard fan that watched every episode, but now I just go to the website to see how much each contestant lost, watch the video to see how the kicked-off contestant does after the show and read these boards and I don't even miss all of the "action" (drama). This show isn't about life-style change. It's about who can (temporarily) do what it takes to get to the end and win the money. I really hate the teams and the "competitions". These contestants should all be supportive of each other and helping each other make these changes. I'm sure they've all experienced discrimination, ridicule and poor self-esteem as a result of their weight, so they should all be encouraging one another rather than adding to the humiliation factor. And what about the psychological factors that lead a lot of people to overeat? This show just focuses on the diet and exercise part. If you don't treat the psychological issues, too, then they're going to revert to old habits once the spotlight goes off.
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flystorms 211 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Network TV Show Guest Star"
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11-06-07, 01:39 PM (EST)
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10. "RE: The show should change the elimination format" |
You know, Skeetergirl, you're right that these people should be more supportive of each other instead of so cutthroat. One of the things I liked about Fat March and its format was that they all got more prize money the more of them who crossed the finish line together. It was about losing weight and changing lifestyle, but it was also about teamwork to a much bigger extent. I sure hope that the producers of the show realize how ugly it's gotten this year and change it back up to be a life-changing competition for the contestants as well as the viewers. kk
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YankeeDixieDoodle 442 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Daytime Soap Guest Star"
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11-09-07, 01:54 PM (EST)
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13. "RE: Karma is a Beeyotch!!" |
Why must these shows have drama? Last season's show was so full of drama caused by the Red Team's whining and Heather's survivalist attitude, that it ruined show's spirit. This season, it's Amy and Neil doing much the same thing. The only reason there's less drama is because the long, drawn-out weigh-in process leaves less time for it. This show needs less drama. Maybe a little more suspense to liven it up. The producers probably think they're making the weigh-in, and elmination, suspenseful. But, all the commercial breaks are so boringly predictable that it kills the suspense. Shorten the show to an hour; speed up the weigh-in; and have only one commercial break, right before the final contestant weighs in. And, another, right before the deciding vote is cast.
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JoeGazillionaire 341 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Cooking Show Host"
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11-09-07, 05:01 PM (EST)
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14. "RE: Karma is a Beeyotch!!" |
yeah, suspsense....that's it. Drama can be boring if we see the same thing over and over again.... look how downhill the Bachelor has gotten. Each season it's the same drama, the contestants say the same thing.....do stuff on cue like following a script.... and the ratings went south. Survivor's really good at keeping up the suspense. Their challenges are exciting because there's a lot at stake... plus, they switch the game up quite a bit so no one feels that safe. This show is good for the first 20 minutes and then it just goes into a long stretched out thing like they are trying to stretch 10 minuts into 30. Survivor moves at a good action movie pace. Gives a little intro showing possible conflict, supesnes, action scene, rest, tension building up to climax, resolution.
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Breezy 18379 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Playboy Centerfold"
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11-12-07, 08:51 AM (EST)
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16. "RE: The show should change the elimination format" |
According to a poster on NBC's Biggest Loser boards, Jillian has said on her blog that they did change some parts of the show for next season (which is taping now).
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YankeeDixieDoodle 442 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Daytime Soap Guest Star"
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11-13-07, 03:58 PM (EST)
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18. "RE: The show should change the elimination format" |
I hope they're eliminating all the challenges, and "temptations" involving unhealthy foods. This season has got to be the worst for this. Early in the season, there was a temptation involving junk food. More recently, there was another, to decide who would form the trios. And, tonight, according to TV Guide, dough-nuts will be involved. Why all the junk food on a weight-loss show?
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YankeeDixieDoodle 442 desperate attention whore postings DAW Level: "Daytime Soap Guest Star"
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11-13-07, 03:52 PM (EST)
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17. "RE: The show should change the elimination format" |
According to TV Guide, starting tonight, there will no longer be teams. Everyone will be competing as individuals, responsible for their own weight loss. Should put an end to the "watering-up" and "alliance" gimmicks. Wonder how they'll handle the elimination, though. Will there be one person under the yellow line, who goes home? Or, two below the yellow line, with those above it deciding who goes?
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