Biggest loser.....not inside a casino
February 6th, 2014 at 5:12:20 PM
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I'm sure some of you have noticed the drama surrounding the "Biggest loser 2014" competition. The girl lost like 60% of her body weight and now everyone is telling her she lost too much weight.....
Here is the article
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-biggest-loser-rachel-frederickson-too-skinny-20140205,0,4321687.story#axzz2sau4tyI7
I mean, she does look a little skinny (I am into that kinda thing :) ) but isn't that what the competition is all about? Shouldn't she try to lose as much weight as she can in order for her to be happy?
I know that internet forums, boards and chat rooms can be nasty to say the very least but I was wondering if this group had any opinions about what she looks like, looked like and the reaction from the cheap seats.
Here is the article
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-biggest-loser-rachel-frederickson-too-skinny-20140205,0,4321687.story#axzz2sau4tyI7
I mean, she does look a little skinny (I am into that kinda thing :) ) but isn't that what the competition is all about? Shouldn't she try to lose as much weight as she can in order for her to be happy?
I know that internet forums, boards and chat rooms can be nasty to say the very least but I was wondering if this group had any opinions about what she looks like, looked like and the reaction from the cheap seats.
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
February 6th, 2014 at 5:15:18 PM
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I saw that story, too. She did look a bit skinny, but I'm curious as to what her doctors say. If they say she's healthy, then good for her. If not, then the show deserves all the criticism. People always jump to conclusions though before learning all the facts.
Fighting BS one post at a time!
February 6th, 2014 at 5:20:58 PM
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February 6th, 2014 at 5:25:51 PM
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There is a problem, that is little understood by most, of being underweight and starving yourself. It is a sad condition that some people have, in that they think they are too fat when in reality they are dangerously thin. Unless caught early, some die of the condition as their body cannot handle the situation.
I have no views on the person you mention, but it can sometimes be very dangerous to comment on someone's weight, just in case it leads them to going down the route above. However there is nothing wrong with cutting out junk food, trying to become more healthy and taking exercise.
As an aside I no longer introduce friends to casinos unless specifically asked or know they already frequent other similar establishments.
I have no views on the person you mention, but it can sometimes be very dangerous to comment on someone's weight, just in case it leads them to going down the route above. However there is nothing wrong with cutting out junk food, trying to become more healthy and taking exercise.
As an aside I no longer introduce friends to casinos unless specifically asked or know they already frequent other similar establishments.
February 6th, 2014 at 5:28:29 PM
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February 6th, 2014 at 5:28:35 PM
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Look, I agree, she is too skinny but isn't thatw hat the program is all about? She is supposed to try and lose as much weight as she can under the guidance of the trainers and nutritionists.
I'm not saying the network or show is completely to blame but how can people take aim at this poor girls when she appears to have done what they asked her to?
When will reality TV run its course?
I'm not saying the network or show is completely to blame but how can people take aim at this poor girls when she appears to have done what they asked her to?
When will reality TV run its course?
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
February 6th, 2014 at 5:31:11 PM
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February 6th, 2014 at 5:43:37 PM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesNever. Makes to much money and they don't have to pay actors millions per episode, unless your last name is Kardashian.
I only watch honey boo boo :)
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
February 6th, 2014 at 6:02:45 PM
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Quote: IbeatyouracesNow that the show is over, she'll gain some of it back.
What makes you think that? Did she get married?
February 6th, 2014 at 6:43:03 PM
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It is normal to gain some weight back after the competition. She is returning to her original environment and she can enjoy the food that she used to enjoy. It is like a drug addict returns home after 3 months of rehab.
Leave Katie alone.
Rasul: Or what?
Or I come back and break your F** legs
February 6th, 2014 at 7:45:52 PM
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She should have started a challenge thread here...coooda snagged some extra dough
February 6th, 2014 at 8:13:15 PM
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Quote: Tomspur
When will reality TV run its course?
It's always been here from the start in the
form of game shows. It picked up steam
in the 80's when video cams became
smaller and lighter. Its here forever, its
really cheap to make, no actors or writers
to pay, and it makes tons of money. I
enjoy it, I rarely watch scripted TV anymore,
it all looks the same. They tell the same
stories over and over in different ways.
You'll find whatever cop show is on now
is telling the same crap that was on Starsky
and Hutch 40 years ago.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
February 6th, 2014 at 8:22:08 PM
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Quote: EvenBobIt's always been here from the start in the
form of game shows. It picked up steam
in the 80's when video cams became
smaller and lighter. Its here forever, its
really cheap to make, no actors or writers
to pay, and it makes tons of money. I
enjoy it, I rarely watch scripted TV anymore,
it all looks the same. They tell the same
stories over and over in different ways.
You'll find whatever cop show is on now
is telling the same crap that was on Starsky
and Hutch 40 years ago.
In my narrow view of things I don't consider game shows as being Reality TV per se. I should perhaps have qualified my question by terming "reality TV" as the following around of people who have no discernable skills apart from being mean to one another. The sudden explosion of this type of reality TV I think began with the "Real world" series of shows but it could also have been "big brother".
Don't get me wrong, there are some Reality TV shows I enjoy. I have watched Millionaire Matchmaker (wink), honey boo boo, survivor, american idol and for some inexplicable reason real housewives of new jersey....oh and Jersey Shore.......If I look back at watching these shows (apart from MM of course:) ) I feel a mind numbing effect that squashes my brains into my nether regions.
I would mutch rather watch a Sitcom or perhaps a well written HBO series like The Newsroom or my current favorite Showtime series, Shameless!
I wouldn't blink an eyelid if they had cancelled all Reality TV tomorrow......unless of course I get to make my own Reality TV show for which I have a stunning idea. I need financial backing. If anybody knows of people who do that kind of thing, let me know :)
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
February 6th, 2014 at 8:59:06 PM
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The reason why there is controversy is because people think she has an eating disorder and is lying about her actual plan.
I am a robot.
February 6th, 2014 at 9:11:51 PM
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Quote: onenickelmiracleThe reason why there is controversy is because people think she has an eating disorder and is lying about her actual plan.
I understand that but don't you think thet, in order to lose so much weight you kind of HAVE to develop a bit of an eating disorder? I mean in order to win the contest (and $250k in cash) she had to lose more weight than anybody else......
Just reading a very brief history of this girl, she seemed a perfect candidate for this show. She used to be a swimmer and very fit. You can see by the shape of her legs that she did not start life off as being a big person, she simply fell prey to what her life threw at her and gained a mess of weight.
Also, she WANTED to win. She needed to be at her most skinny fo the results show in order to take home the bacon (te he he he he).
I'm sure if you see her in 2 months she will look healthy and there will be nothing to see. In my opinion the thing that can really hurt here is the public outcry and the condemnation of her conquest online.
Leave her alone I would say! She has conquered her deamons (hopefully permanently) and pocketed a cool $250k........I say all in all a job well done!
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
February 6th, 2014 at 9:26:33 PM
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There is a strong possibility nonetheless she fingered her throat at least a few times.
I am a robot.
February 6th, 2014 at 9:33:51 PM
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Quote: onenickelmiracleThere is a strong possibility nonetheless she fingered her throat at least a few times.
Would you for $250k? :)
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
February 6th, 2014 at 9:36:58 PM
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Yes even though there are serious health consequences from ruining your teeth to messing up your heart.Quote: TomspurWould you for $250k? :)
I am a robot.
February 6th, 2014 at 9:44:37 PM
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February 6th, 2014 at 9:46:10 PM
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Quote: onenickelmiracleYes even though there are serious health consequences from ruining your teeth to messing up your heart.
You, my friend are an honest man and I respect that!
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
February 6th, 2014 at 9:51:22 PM
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I think all of the public criticism is a result of everyone comparing her before & after pictures. If people just saw her walking down the street, they'd say she's thin but not "anorexic".
This is anorexic, and she looks nothing like this woman:
This is anorexic, and she looks nothing like this woman:
Fighting BS one post at a time!
February 6th, 2014 at 9:57:37 PM
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Quote: Beethoven9thI think all of the public criticism is a result of everyone comparing her before & after pictures. If people just saw her walking down the street, they'd say she's thin but not "anorexic".
This is anorexic, and she looks nothing like this woman:
Can I have her phone number please? :)
“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” - Winston Churchill
February 7th, 2014 at 3:57:38 AM
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Quote: TomspurQuote: Beethoven9thI think all of the public criticism is a result of everyone comparing her before & after pictures. If people just saw her walking down the street, they'd say she's thin but not "anorexic".
This is anorexic, and she looks nothing like this woman:
Can I have her phone number please? :)
She'll meet you at the casino but you have to give her lots of chips. Deal?
Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth. - Mahatma Ghandi
February 7th, 2014 at 4:26:07 AM
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Cheap date, you dont have to buy her dinner.
February 7th, 2014 at 6:17:52 AM
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Some people get too excited playing slots they forget to eat their lunch.
February 7th, 2014 at 6:33:05 AM
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Quote: bwCheap date, you dont have to buy her dinner.
Ha!
Reminds me of the song, "Three Point One Four," by the Bloodhound Gang. You could probably YouTube it, it's funny, though grossly inappropriate.
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/gripes/11182-pet-peeves/120/#post815219
February 7th, 2014 at 12:20:32 PM
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Quote: TomspurIn my narrow view of things I don't consider game shows as being Reality TV per se.
The TV networks certainly did, that's why there
were so many of them, even in primetime.
They cost a fraction of what a scripted show
makes, even giving away large prizes. And
people love them. Candid Camera might have
been the first non game reality show.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
