Bump and Grind

ABC's 'WipeOut' obstacle course show returns.

Next rerun, tonight (Sat) May 9th, 5:00 PM


and Season Premiere is Wed May 27th


I have no excuse, its just a guilty pleasure.

Coney Betty

Ugly Betty goes on an 'Island' holiday... soon?

Last August KineticCarnival saw UB filming at Coney Island.

Did they air any scenes from that one yet?...
I'm tired of winter - and I'd like to see some summer now.
(Was that me wishing for a bit of global warming?...)

Ugly Betty filming in NY (or click image below)

Don't Cry Out Loud

Unless, of course, you're on a Japanese Game Show.
This past week they dressed the contestants up like giant babies.
Which is quite appropo if you've seen this bunch of 'winners'...
Here's an Ep1 50 sec clip - until I can find the 'baby' one it'll do:

Stuck Up

'You look funny stuck on a wall'...
then again, so does everyone. Evidence above is from tonight's episode of 'I Survived A Japanese Game Show'. You bounce onto a wall trying to match the shapes, while wearing a velcro suit. The outlines started out simple, and got more complicated by round 3. Too bad Darcy flunked out - I was so hoping they'd both do well so we'd get to see the 'advanced' round cutouts... maybe next game.

Got Balls?

ABCtv is doing an open casting call for 'WipeOut':
'' Contestants wanted for 'Wipeout'! In each episode, 24 compete to win $50,000 conquering the world's largest obstacle course, featuring the "Dirty Balls" etc. You don't need to be an athlete...

Seeking:

* Men & women over 18 years of age
* legal residents of the U.S.
* Must be able to swim.
* Must currently live in California.
* Fun, strong-willed, outgoing, great sense of humor.

Email us now at: wipeoutcasting@gmail.com

Must include your name, address, occupation, contact phone numbers, email addresses, a recent photograph, and a summary of why you're the perfect candidate.'' (via ABC's casting page)
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Love that *You don't need to be an athlete* bit, especially when its clear when you watch the show that only the fit, and tall, will survive. (The average man is 5'' taller than the average woman - yet both must jump the same height? That's so rigged against women.)

It appears that the writers, producer, and two useless hosts (that bozo duet must be related to the producer to have gotten this gig) are steering this show more toward humiliation than toward genuine fun. Too bad.