WTF is a honey boo boo?

[bob1852]

I think the eventual destination of reality shows is going to be people literally killing each other for the publics entertainment. When you think about it, it has to lead there. And the ratings would be off the charts. Kind of like a gladiator version of American Idol.

That's why the movie "The Running Man" was ahead of its time.

 

[Goofynewfie]

my wife watches that show sometimes, they like to eat" sgetti with butter and ketchup"

 

[gratus fermentatio]

My wife and I got rid of television like 5 or 6 years ago. It has been one of the greatest decisions we ever made. We have more time in our day, do more productive hobbies (like make booze!), and do not really miss television one bit. The only drawback is that occasionally when I hear a lot of "news" about something television related, I have no idea what its all about and have to ask things like...

"WTF is a honey boo boo?"

A 7 year old hillbilly girl & her family behaving badly for a "reality" show. Reportedly the 7yo is paid $40K/episode, the other family members are paid less. The fact that they're paid at all, or even allowed to be on TV (other than as news) is simply appalling. Apparently the show appeals to the lowest common denominator, as does most (but not all) television. Think I'll donate to PBS now. :cross:
Regards, GF.

 

[CreamyGoodness]

The commercials for the show are kind of amusing. They take a redneck 7 year old, give her "gogo juice" a mix of Red Bull and Mountain Dew, and film what happens. The result, in small small doses, is pretty funny. I have never been able to stomach the idea of sitting through an episode.

Listen, I think reality tv has done some good things. On MasterChef, for example, a vision impaired contestant was able to win without using any unfair advantages. Thats a first. Little People Big World was interesting in how uninteresting it was, basically proving that little people are drearily normal. But why we as a nation continue to provide viewership for shows in which nothing really happens, no skill or formerly underrepresented group is showcased, and the "stars" behave poorly, I will never know.

 

[sonofgrok]

They take a redneck 7 year old, give her "gogo juice" a mix of Red Bull and Mountain Dew, and film what happens.

Wow... pump a 7 year old full of mountain dew and red bull. I foresee an early death and uproar in the near future.

 

[stamandster]

my wife watches that show sometimes, they like to eat" sgetti with butter and ketchup"

Dude that's the best thing evar! Don't knock it till you try it

 

[AMonkey]

I never really know what to say when someone says "OMG! Did you see XXXXXX last night! It was the best. Episode. Eva!" When I say we don't have cable and don't really watch TV they can't believe it. We have a 3 year old so sitting and watching TV just doesn't work. If we want to watch something we rent a movie. I can still watch the football games (GO Bison!) and that works for me. I had to decide if I wanted to pay for cable or pay for smart phones. The phones won. I spend too much time on my phone, but that is a different issue.

 

[Revvy]

I'm sitting here denigrating this show...while at the same time watching the latest episode of "Duck Dynasty" on Hulu.....*sigh*

But I just love the Redneck Philosophy....and their wives are kinda hot.

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

Wow... pump a 7 year old full of mountain dew and red bull. I foresee an early death and uproar in the near future.

An early death is inevitable. Look at the mom. It's not like they are a "healthy" family. I have seen this show once. I can tell you that it's spin-off of "Toddler's and Tiara's". For the record, I don't watch any of this crap but have flipped by it and my wife has watched an episode or two. It really is funny in very small doses.

Now, as a father of 3 girls, I think it is horrific to dress your small child up like a whore and parade her around. Even worse than that are the mothers that are trying so hard to live vicariously through said girls. And even worse than that, are the way these little girls act. If my kids EVER talked to me the way I have seen some on these girls talk to their parents, they wouldn't be able to sit for a week.

Reality TV is terrible and is a huge factor in the Idiocracy (go away, I'm batin') that is taking over America. When Paris Hilton and the Kardashian's are famous for no other reason than a stupid TV show, we are doomed.

One last thing, I am attending a Halloween party in a couple of weeks. I am going as Honey Boo Boo. My wife has been making my bloomers and tutu for the last few days. I am gonna look awesome!

 

[bottlebomber]

An early death is inevitable. Look at the mom. It's not like they are a "healthy" family. I have seen this show once. I can tell you that it's spin-off of "Toddler's and Tiara's". For the record, I don't watch any of this crap but have flipped by it and my wife has watched an episode or two. It really is funny in very small doses.

Now, as a father of 3 girls, I think it is horrific to dress your small child up like a whore and parade her around. Even worse than that are the mothers that are trying so hard to live vicariously through said girls. And even worse than that, are the way these little girls act. If my kids EVER talked to me the way I have seen some on these girls talk to their parents, they wouldn't be able to sit for a week.

Reality TV is terrible and is a huge factor in the Idiocracy (go away, I'm batin') that is taking over America. When Paris Hilton and the Kardashian's are famous for no other reason than a stupid TV show, we are doomed.

One last thing, I am attending a Halloween party in a couple of weeks. I am going as Honey Boo Boo. My wife has been making my bloomers and tutu for the last few days. I am gonna look awesome!

You were doing good till the end there chief.

 

[StainlessBrewing]

I don't follow every episode but I happened to catch the South Park episode last night on Honey Boo Boo and cracked up when seeing this post. I've seen the documentary on how these guys put together episodes in one week and it's pretty amazing they always seem tp pull it off. My wife explained the ketchup and butter sketti along with duece up. She doesn't watch it but knows a little more than I do about the show. Here is the episode...
http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/792x6x/honey-boo-boo-vs-fatty-doo-doo

It looks like they only show the ending.

 

[StainlessBrewing]

Here's a nice little introduction to Honey Boo Boo

 

[Airplanedoc]

My wife and I got rid of television like 5 or 6 years ago. It has been one of the greatest decisions we ever made. We have more time in our day, do more productive hobbies (like make booze!), and do not really miss television one bit. The only drawback is that occasionally when I hear a lot of "news" about something television related, I have no idea what its all about and have to ask things like...

"WTF is a honey boo boo?"

I haven't seen the show, but the clips I have seen remind me of the people interviewed on national news when the trailer park gets hit by a tornado.

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

Out of curiosity, what channels are they plugging this show on? I really don't think I've ever even seen an ad for it before stumbling on this thread. I think I prefer not paying attention to the fact that people like this "family" exist in real life.

 

[aygov]

Out of curiosity, what channels are they plugging this show on? I really don't think I've ever even seen an ad for it before stumbling on this thread. I think I prefer not paying attention to the fact that people like this "family" exist in real life.

I've not seen an ad for it either and it if weren't for a couple of co-workers I would be blissfully unaware that such an abomination existed on TV.

 

[NervousDad]

That poor kid...

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

I've not seen an ad for it either and it if weren't for a couple of co-workers I would be blissfully unaware that such an abomination existed on TV.

I was until this thread. Now I'm scared.

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

That's why the movie "The Running Man" was ahead of its time.

You do realize this was book first, right?

You were doing good till the end there chief.

It's gonna be awesome!

Out of curiosity, what channels are they plugging this show on? I really don't think I've ever even seen an ad for it before stumbling on this thread. I think I prefer not paying attention to the fact that people like this "family" exist in real life.

It's on TLC I think. You know, The Learning Channel?!?!?!?!

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

You do realize this was book first, right?

Thanks for grabbin' that one for me. The movie sucked.

It's on TLC I think. You know, The Learning Channel?!?!?!?!

That's one of the reasons I'm scared.
I never watch TLC, but I've never even seen an ad for this thing. I watch TV, sports mostly, news, some history/discovery cr@p. You'd think you'd at least see an ad on H2 or DC. Maybe I should stop tuning out or fast forwarding through commercials.

 

[Halbrust]

It's on TLC I think. You know, The Learning Channel?!?!?!?!

They're learning you how not to be

 

[CreamyGoodness]

Let me just tell you, I would watch Honey Boo Boo marathons if I had to watch either that or one of their other fine programs... you know... one of the "I HAVE A ZILLION FRIGGING KIDS!!!!" shows.

 

[PJM]

I was flipping channels a few days ago and landed on Honey Boo Boo. Quickly changed the channel but not before being exposed to Momma's "neck cheese." Ugh...

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

I just threw up a little in my mouth

 

[NervousDad]

We are not far off from the movie idiocracy..

 

[WildGingerBrewing]

We are not far off from the movie idiocracy..

I cant believe you like money too. We should hang out!

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

We are not far off from the movie idiocracy..

Soon enough my friend, soon enough!

 

[stamandster]

I do love me some Duck Dynasty though... Uncle Sy and grandfather are hilarious! And the woman are out of their league... maybe the homebrew too?

 

[NordeastBrewer77]

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[Fennis]

TLC basically has become the traveling freak shows of the late 1800's early 1900's, just now on TV.

 

[alpha224]

My girlfriend will not change the channel when this show comes on because I protest it so vehemently. She also will nit allow me control of the remote because I will channel surf...that was until we started watching Netflix and Hulu Plus on my Xbox. I might be a hick, but I'm nowhere near as bad as that show...