John Ritter's Death Turned into Reality TV?
POSTED BY: Succatash
UPDATED: Thursday, September 25, 2003 15:57
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OOOOF!
(Succatash lands an uppercut)
That came out of nowhere folks.
Tallgirl must be stunned still.
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Who's winning?
I can't really tell, they don't seem to be playing by any civilized rules that I know.
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Originally posted by Succatash:
This thread is turning into a bigger insult to John Ritter than "8 Simple Rules."
I don't care who disagrees with me, and I don't intend to spend any further energy on this subject. I think it is VERY likely that the success of Reality TV was a factor in their decision to "play out the situation as real life."
The thing that bothers me about TallGirl is not her opinion but the way she assumes my opinion is a misunderstanding. Her "lessons" are stupid and uninformative.
She has a flair for the obvious which is irrelevant when it comes to personal opinion.
Dearheart, there was absolutely NO assumption. Not MY part anyway.
Let's see, you make a statement that John Ritter's death is being turned into something akin to "reality TV". I read that statement and wrote, "Well, no. Not really and here's why..."
You, then, reacted is if someone has personally attacked you.
My reply, in turn, was made as an attempt to drop a little bit of knowledge onto your dome.
You, then, chose to go off.
Look...Let's get this straight: I never insulted John Ritter. I also didn't imply that his cast members's "suffering" was being exploited by having them interviewed.
And I didn't liken said interview to "reality TV."
I also never called your opinion or any statements you made "stupid". Though I could have.
In my opinion, humble tho' it may be, you didn't quite get what the network was doing. OK?
Your concern with ABC's move gave me the impression that, like so many people, you didn't understand why this was being done. (You'd probably be surprised how many people don't know how TV--and the minds behind it--works. What? You do?? Well, congrats! But everyone isn't as smart as you, now are they? What is "obvious" to you, isn't to everyone. Sheesh.)
When you answered with your little "lesson" about it being dark at night etc., I figured I'd answer with my own little "lesson." OK? Are we clear up to this point?
I took what I thought was the High Road and figured I'd throw in my contribution with an explaination (that's one of the good things about message boards: ideas and info are freely exchanged): In fact, MY answer to your post started with "I don't see the "reality TV" reference. I do understand what they mean by "...play out the situation as real life."
Which means they will write the episodes having the characters deal with the death of their loved one as any real family would, suffering the death of a family member.
Your answer was when the "lesson" thing started, and you went off.
Look. I'm sorry if I hurt your feelings. Apparently you felt insulted that I took your "opinion" for a misunderstanding and offered explaination not just for you, but anyone else.
I, too, have written my last on this subject and will end by continue to take the High Road by never once referring to you, or your misunderstanding, as "stupid".
Peace.
"Take me, sir. Take me hard."
---TllGrrl
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Originally posted by meleaux:Quote:
Originally posted by ManiacNumberOne:
Place yer bets! Place yer bets! Our next fight in the ring will be Succatash versus Tallgirl. This will be a 12 round fight. If your opponent gets knocked down, go to your corner and wait till I tell you to come out.
LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!!
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Who's winning?
I can't really tell, they don't seem to be playing by any civilized rules that I know.
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My bet goes to tallgirl. Watch out Tallgirl goes in my expeirence Sauccatash can fight dirty
She understands, she doesn't comprehend
Usually one resorts to fighting dirty when one lacks the skills, the means or the tools to fight (or win) fairly.
I have no fear.
Oh, and sorry about the late reply.
I have a job and can't always sign on and play while I'm at work.
"Take me, sir. Take me hard."
---TllGrrl
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Ritter's '8 Simple Rules' Tops Ratings
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=638&ncid=638&e=5&u=/nm
/20030924/en_nm/leisure_abc_dc_2
The first of the late comedian John Ritter's final episodes of the ABC comedy "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" topped all broadcast programming Tuesday night, according to early ratings data released on Wednesday. 
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Originally posted by Succatash:
Ritter's '8 Simple Rules' Tops Ratings
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=638&ncid=638&e=5&u=/nm
/20030924/en_nm/leisure_abc_dc_2
The first of the late comedian John Ritter's final episodes of the ABC comedy "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter" topped all broadcast programming Tuesday night, according to early ratings data released on Wednesday.
Ritter: "Look! I'm dead!"
Rest: "Look! We're VULTURES!"
EXECS: "Get your souviners here! Come quick before it rots! Only costs you your soul!"
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