I have a problem with all the Australian's on the org here.

**CountArach** · 02-22-2012, 10:28

Survivor is the only reality show I watch.

But there are two that I could be tempted by. First up - The Littlest Groom, brought to you by Exploitation Inc.

Secondly Flavour of Love... starring Flavor Flav... And yes, that says Season 2.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQxyhtYk3CI

**phonicsmonkey** · 03-08-2012, 03:45

Originally Posted by Papewaio

We have way too much cheap and nasty TV ie reality shows.

The cheapest and nastiest of all is Border Security. The reality show that the Nazis would have made.

Originally Posted by CountArach

Secondly Flavour of Love... starring Flavor Flav... And yes, that says Season 2.

OMG that looks awesome

**aimlesswanderer** · 03-09-2012, 08:00

Originally Posted by phonicsmonkey

The cheapest and nastiest of all is Border Security. The reality show that the Nazis would have made.

Yes, the promos (since I refuse to watch it, not to mention nearly anything on the 3 commercial channels) seem very much like the show is all about "what did this dodgy foreigner(s) do this week? What outrageous illegal things will they be charged with?". Seems like there are big bonus points if the person is Asian/African/doesn't 'look Australian' (ie non white).

But when we have shows like Today Tonight and ACA, the bar is set awfully low.

**a completely inoffensive name** · 03-10-2012, 06:51

**Visor** · 03-10-2012, 07:04

I love that song.

**CountArach** · 03-10-2012, 14:37

Originally Posted by aimlesswanderer

Yes, the promos (since I refuse to watch it, not to mention nearly anything on the 3 commercial channels) seem very much like the show is all about "what did this dodgy foreigner(s) do this week? What outrageous illegal things will they be charged with?". Seems like there are big bonus points if the person is Asian/African/doesn't 'look Australian' (ie non white).

But when we have shows like Today Tonight and ACA, the bar is set awfully low.

The New Zealand version, on the other hand, is absolutely hilarious, because nothing bad happens in New Zealand and none of the criminals are doing anything all that bad.

**aimlesswanderer** · 03-12-2012, 11:34

Then how do they show the good stuff like drug mules and the like?

Have to have dramatic seizures and arrests or there is no show! Hard to hype arresting people for bringing in a few strange tropical fruits.

Maybe being boring does have its benefits. Less hysteria and paranoia is a good thing.

**CountArach** · 03-13-2012, 08:53

Originally Posted by aimlesswanderer

Maybe being boring does have its benefits. Less hysteria and paranoia is a good thing.

I went through the airport in Queenstown, NZ, about 6 months ago. The officer there was absolutely hilarious. Really cheerful and they weren't that tight on security. It was a legitimately pleasant experience for me.

**aimlesswanderer** · 03-15-2012, 12:34

So they didn't make you feel like a criminal? Didn't assume you were a drug runner?

Hmm, the gf wants to go there, we may make it over there some day.