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Poll
Question: Would you be a contestant on Wipeout ?
Option 1: For the 50,000 ?  Yes votes: 1
Option 2: If I win the money - great.  If not - I'll have fun votes: 2
Option 3: Yes but only if I get money - even if I lose votes: 2
Option 4: Lets see - how do I have fun without telling the wife ? :D votes: 0
Option 5: Are you nuts !? votes: 2
Title: Wipeout
Post by: Geekyfanboy on June 25, 2008, 08:47:43 AM
Did anyone catch this last night.. I never laughed so hard it was way to funny and I can't wait for the next episode. I also watched "I Survived a Japanese Game Show" which was funny as well but very different from Wipeout.

THIS IS THE BEST SNEAK PEEK... OMG I'M DYING HERE  :roflmao :roflmao :roflmao



Title: Re: Wipeout
Post by: KingIsaacLinksr on June 25, 2008, 08:50:28 AM
I watched Wipeout.  It was pretty darn hilarious.  Got to love that its a unique show. 

King
Title: Re: Wipeout
Post by: KingIsaacLinksr on June 25, 2008, 08:58:54 AM
One more comment, I loved the hosts.  Unlike most hosts who do some really lame jokes, these guys were pretty hilarious.  Which just added to the hilarity of the situation. 

9/10 stars!!

King
Title: Re: Wipeout
Post by: Geekyfanboy on June 25, 2008, 09:02:41 AM
Just in case you missed it here are the details..

There are 24 contestants and they all do the first obstacle course and the fastest 12 move on to another event, then the six left standing move on to a third event and the first four to finish move on to the final obstacle course and the final winner gets $50,000.

I wish I knew they were filming this.. I would have loved to have done it.
Title: Re: Wipeout
Post by: Bryancd on June 25, 2008, 09:39:14 AM
It really was a riot. Have you guys ever seen "MXC"? That's the original Japanese version of the show which has English narration and the comments and dialogue are outstanding. "Wipeout" hosts did a great job emmulating that.
Title: Re: Wipeout
Post by: X on June 25, 2008, 12:17:45 PM
I saw both and really had fun.
Title: Re: Wipeout
Post by: sheldor on June 25, 2008, 03:08:04 PM
I can just see someone assembling a Wipeout amusement park - OMG !!
Title: Wipeout
Post by: sheldor on June 25, 2008, 03:14:02 PM
In case you have not seen the show...

Title: Re: Wipeout
Post by: Bryancd on June 25, 2008, 04:20:19 PM
I would play this game in a heart beat! Last night they had a triathlete on and she got creemed! I doubt I would fair much better!
Title: Re: Wipeout
Post by: sheldor on June 25, 2008, 05:56:06 PM
Those big red rubber balls are the worst.  Have no idea how to traverse that part.
Title: Re: Wipeout
Post by: Geekyfanboy on June 25, 2008, 06:22:16 PM
Quote from: markinro on June 25, 2008, 05:56:06 PM
Those big red rubber balls are the worst.  Have no idea how to traverse that part.

That event was the most fun to watch.. other then the punching wall.
Title: Re: Wipeout
Post by: PepperDude on June 25, 2008, 09:40:04 PM
Quote from: Bryancd on June 25, 2008, 09:39:14 AM
It really was a riot. Have you guys ever seen "MXC"?

Yes on Spike TV. I would stay up watching that show with people doing silly things and commentators making fun of them. I might just watch the next episode of Wipeout.
Title: Re: Wipeout
Post by: Darth Gaos on June 26, 2008, 12:17:08 PM
I was gonna say that this looked like a combo of the some of the best Japanese game shows I loved watching when I was stationed there.  I can't believe I missed this...I so wanted to catch it...oh well I will to set the DVr for the next show.

EDIT:  OK 2 things after watching the preview.....I am in tears I am laughing so hard...and 2...don't watch it with food in your mouth or you will choke to death or spit it on your monitor.
Title: Re: Wipeout
Post by: Meds on June 26, 2008, 02:49:14 PM
I've not seen it before but i'd jump at the chance. It looks the same as a nightout in Birmingham ha ha.
Title: Re: Wipeout
Post by: moyer777 on June 28, 2008, 08:59:09 AM
This looks crazy!!!
Title: Re: Wipeout
Post by: sheldor on May 30, 2009, 08:28:49 PM
In case you didn't hear...ITS BAAAAACK !!!   Season 2 Wed 8pm started 5/27.  Catch the first show on abc.com
New perils with even funnier wipeouts.
Title: Re: Wipeout
Post by: Geekyfanboy on May 30, 2009, 08:35:27 PM
We caught it this past week.. I haven't laughed so hard.. love the new obstacles. Can't wait for the next episode.
Title: Re: Wipeout
Post by: X on May 30, 2009, 08:46:06 PM
Ditto.
Title: Narcoleptic Wolverine ??
Post by: sheldor on June 06, 2009, 07:58:23 AM
Index 2:00 - mutton-chops

Title: Re: Wipeout
Post by: Rico on June 06, 2009, 08:19:24 AM
I just don't get this show.  Tried to watch it but it just does nothing for me.
Title: Re: Wipeout
Post by: X on June 06, 2009, 08:56:23 AM
Quote from: Rico on June 06, 2009, 08:19:24 AM
I just don't get this show.  Tried to watch it but it just does nothing for me.
It's one of those guilty human pleasure of enjoying someone else getting nailed. Think of it as a pie in the face but on an epic level. It's also one of those shows where your laugh at people failing all the time saying that you could do better, but deep down you know that you're just another highlight reel waiting to happen.
Title: Re: Wipeout
Post by: sheldor on June 06, 2009, 11:29:56 AM
Last week was a little rough.  One finalist hurt her ankle - it was bound to happen.  These people are not althletes.  Speaking of which - I think Bryan should try out/audtion ;D
Title: Re: Wipeout
Post by: Rico on June 06, 2009, 11:56:39 AM
Guess I just don't enjoy seeing real people get knocked around.
Title: Re: Wipeout
Post by: Meds on June 07, 2009, 01:30:46 PM
I'd love to have a go at it though. :)