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Originally posted by NarcolepticBuddha
reply to post by spacedoubt
Thanks for the vid, spacedoubt. We need to get together and have that cup of coffee sometime I have a theory that everybody from our town has a twisted sense of humor that others just can't appreciate and/or understand.
Must be the fluoride-free wateredit on 26-5-2013 by NarcolepticBuddha because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by winofiend
I was wondering "Who the heck is Amy?"
First of all, television is always staged. Everyone knows that sitcoms, dramas and variety shows have scripts and use actors. Some programs include improvisational material, but they are no less staged. Many reality shows are like professional wrestling -- the stars are not professional actors. Producers of these shows are in cahoots with the subjects, who are rewarded for good performances with publicity and money. There is a wink to the audience, most of whom know that it's all a setup, but are never sure where the boundary is between real and fake.
'Amy's Baking' Episode of Kitchen Nightmares Was (Probably) Staged
Originally posted by Tankgirl
I thought the whole thing was hilarious.
The lady she swiped the pics from went on the ABC fb page and left a comment about taking the pics.
Originally posted by Murgatroid
According to Mark Boslough at Huffpost, this whole thing is a massive ruse:
First of all, television is always staged. Everyone knows that sitcoms, dramas and variety shows have scripts and use actors. Some programs include improvisational material, but they are no less staged. Many reality shows are like professional wrestling -- the stars are not professional actors. Producers of these shows are in cahoots with the subjects, who are rewarded for good performances with publicity and money. There is a wink to the audience, most of whom know that it's all a setup, but are never sure where the boundary is between real and fake.
'Amy's Baking' Episode of Kitchen Nightmares Was (Probably) Staged
edit on 26-5-2013 by Murgatroid because: I felt like it..