November 09, 2004
Fear Factor
An interesting offer was made to Amy & me the other day on our answering machine. A gentleman from the reality show ilk called and left a message for us.
He was from Fear Factor and wanted us to appear on a newlywed’s version of the show. He was asking us to send him information about ourselves and was excited because we were from the Baltimore/Washington area. Since I don’t watch those shows, I’m guessing that is a rarity.
His sales pitch was that we would have a chance to win some money and great prizes. I haven’t watched reality TV since Puck got kicked out of the San Fran house on Real World. It’s just not my cup of tea and really can’t wait for this genre of TV to pass us by. That coupled with Amy’s desire not to throw up on national TV after having to eat something deemed disgusting, not scary. I don’t foresee us calling him back.
It was neat to be given the offer though. Now if it was American Gladiators calling?! That would have been cool! I always wanted to run the gauntlet...
Fear Factor. Ugh. I don't have a TV at home, but when I go to the gym to work out, they play it on one of their TV's, and I can honestly say that it is the grossest thing I've ever seen. They actually have contests on how many bugs and critters you can stuff down your throat in the shortest amount of time. And barfing contests. Why would anyone want to participate in that? Ugh.
Posted by: aishel at November 9, 2004 06:57 PM