Is a Rich vs. Poor Competition a Good Idea?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of a competition between a rich and a poor individual, specifically focusing on a scenario presented by a participant involving two women competing for a cash prize. The conversation touches on the implications and entertainment value of such a competition, as well as the broader context of reality television programming.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about the fairness of a competition between a wealthy individual and someone in significant debt, questioning the premise of the show.
  • Another participant critiques the network (WB) itself, suggesting that its programming is generally of low quality.
  • A suggestion is made for an alternative competition format where the participants live together and compete for affection, with exaggerated stakes, indicating a humorous take on reality TV tropes.
  • There is a playful exchange about the originality of ideas, with one participant claiming their concept was stolen, while another references a film related to the discussion.
  • Participants engage in light-hearted banter about past WB shows, indicating a nostalgic view of the network's programming.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the quality and ethics of the proposed competition format, with no consensus reached on whether it is a good idea. The conversation also shifts into a more humorous and nostalgic tone regarding the WB's programming.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes references to specific television shows and films, which may influence participants' perspectives on the topic. There is a lack of serious engagement with the implications of the competition format, focusing instead on humor and personal anecdotes.

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Individuals interested in discussions about reality television, media ethics, and the cultural impact of programming may find this thread engaging.

Pengwuino
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Yah if you don't know, the WB is like, a crappy version of FOX. Their latest idea seems to uhh... have a little problem with it.

Scenario: One girl is rich (family is worth $1billion), one girl is poor (huge debt, living paycheck to paycheck). The two women will compete for $200,000.

Anyone see the problem here?
 
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Yeah, your watching the WB, that's the problem.
 
it'd be cooler if they had to live together for a while, and then had to try to win a guys affection and if they win its worth a jillion dollars and if they lose they get voted off and thrown into a volcano...
 
Gale said:
it'd be cooler if they had to live together for a while, and then had to try to win a guys affection and if they win its worth a jillion dollars and if they lose they get voted off and thrown into a volcano...
Have you seen Joe vs The Volcano lately?
 
TheStatutoryApe said:
Have you seen Joe vs The Volcano lately?

wow... are you kidding me? someone stole my idea?!?
 
arg, the WB SUCKS! What did they ever have worth watching, MOISHA?
 
MOESHA actually! and yeah, the best part of the WB is that cute little frog... oh and 7th heaven, now there's quality programming. mmm.
 
...*walks backwards slowly away from this thread, turns around and runs*
 
Gale said:
MOESHA actually! and yeah, the best part of the WB is that cute little frog... oh and 7th heaven, now there's quality programming. mmm.

If anyone asks, i don't know you...
 
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wow... what did i say?!??! everyone is scared of me now, I'm going to cry! no wonder no one will call and tell me bed time stories!
 
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Gale said:
wow... are you kidding me? someone stole my idea?!?
No I was just wondering if you have seen that movie. I think you'd like it. It's a Tom Hanks movie.
 
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cyrusabdollahi said:
...*walks backwards slowly away from this thread, turns around and runs*


Hey wait for me! Dont leave me here!
 

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