Thank you supporters and fans of reality TV

[JANdad]

Because of your support for brainless programming you now can watch real suffering...http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18919768/

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - A Dutch reality show that claims to be trying to draw attention to a shortage of organ donors said Tuesday it would go ahead with a program in which a terminally ill woman will choose a contestant to receive one of her kidneys.

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The show is being produced by Endemol NV, the creator of the “Big Brother” series.

Way to go folks...you have officially lowered the bar IMHO

[meegbear]

1. So American television controls what Dutch people watch?

Huh, learn something new everyday.

[JANdad]

6. I believe that Big Brother

Played in the US...so I guess it is only a matter of time before someone comes up with the idea of watching real people dying here in this country for entertainment...kinda like "The Running Man"

[Donnachaidh]

18. uhh IIRC Big Brother started in the UK

I'm sure someone will check it.

But I'd like to know how the US has lowered the bar in a european country? Last time I looked we didn't have control of worldwide airwaves.

Did we truly become masters of the known universe while I wasn't paying attention? :sarcasm:

[gatorboy]

25. LOL! Even Big Brother was invented by the Dutch!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_de_Mol

[bryant69]

2. Your welcome

I'm glad my occasional enjoyment of The Apprentice or The Lot has made the world a better place.

Bryant
Check it out --> http://politicalcomment.blogspot.com

[crim son]

3. You're quite welcome.

And allow me to thank you for passing judgement on me. I just don't get enough of that.

[quinnox]

4. silly

I guess since I watched American Idol and The Apprentice I am responsible for this sick show, give me a break.

[AlCzervik]

5. hey all you people that drink, even if it's one beer a week you're all responsible for

all the drunk drivers. Doesn't make sense--so?

[JANdad]

7. Nice Try...

Or how about this...all you people who have babies are responsible for polluting the earth and using up it's resources...

Give me a real argument why don't ya?

[AlCzervik]

10. your op is ridiculous, fans of reality tv are responsible for this show?

what about people who watch the news, are they responsible for the days events?

[JANdad]

9. On second thought...

Yea you're right.

If people would not buy beer, then the liquor co's would go out of business and then yea...no more drunk driving...

[MonkeyFunk]

8. Is there no end

to the pain Sanjaya can cause?!

[Louis Cipher]

11. Bread & circuses

Amerikan Idle. Idle on Idol fans!

[Turbineguy]

12. That should be a big hit with

steak and kidney pie lovers.

(just reponding in kind).

[NightWatcher]

13. Three Words: Christian versus Lions

when I see this, I quit. The last time that a civilization sunk so low it was the Romans and they were clearly on their way out.

How long before we deteriorate as a civilization? tick tick tick....I'm waiting.

[Swamp Rat]

15. Actually, I might watch that show.

I'll be betting on the lions. :D

[IChing]

14. I like what I see on TV

[NightWatcher]

16. great pic, but the people need to be a little fatter

[Swamp Rat]

17. LOL! Great pic!

[Mojambo]

19. It feels good to blame, I know.

Let it out.

[bunnies]

20. Dude. Get a hold of yourself.

yeah, that show is fucked. But my watching project runway isnt the cause of it. And hey... when you can design a one of a kind gown & make it in one day... then you can call it brainless. Until then... dont rag on my show. :mad:

[gatorboy]

21. I believe many numerous reality shows started out over seas.

Mr. EDTV ;)

[onenote]

22. you don't really think the dutch needed our help to come up this do you?

Heck, the Dutch were among the inventors of reality tv. Nummer 28 was a dutch show that is widely viewed as the inspiration for MTV's the Real World. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nummer_28

But if we're going to assign blame, why don't you put it where it belongs: on PBS, for presenting the first "reality" show -- American Family.

[NashVegas]

23. Good Intentions Gone Awry - Why I Feel Less Like Donating, Every Year

What was originally touted as a gift is now, for brokers, a commodity and for the end recipients, a demand that borders on entitlement.

Sometimes I feel that the more we refuse to face death and the possibility of death, the less human we become.

from the BBC story on the show:

The former director of TV station BNN, Bart de Graaff, died from kidney failure aged 35 after spending years on a transplant waiting list.

"The chance for a kidney for the contestants is 33%," said the station's current chairman, Laurens Drillich. "This is much higher than that for people on a waiting list."

"We think that is disastrous, so we are acting in a shocking way to bring attention to this problem."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6699847.stm

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

24. Your Welcome Pal! My Wife Says Don't Mention It!

:hi: :hi:

[Bluebear]

26. Yes, my devotion to "The Amazing Race" caused all this. I am truly sorry.

:eyes: