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Houstonndirish
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03-23-2006

Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 12:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Houstonndirish a private message Print Post    
I think this show is pretty funny as well. What people will do for money and to be on tv.

I agree with you Bluejax - way too slow. All the drama with the pause inbetween questions and result is too much. I can't watch shows that drag. I'll dvr this one and skip through all the tension.

Sportygirl
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06-14-2005

Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 1:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sportygirl a private message Print Post    
They must do some digging into the contestants lives to know certain questions are going to get a rise out of them and cause them to lie. I didn't watch the show but the promo I saw showed a contestant's father coming out to ask his son if he would forgive him for not being around much growing up. How would they know to ask that question without some research?

Webchiq
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07-11-2005

Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 3:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Webchiq a private message Print Post    
As my pre-teen would say, this show is "sooooo wrong." But, so fun! They signed up for it and they knew what the questions could be from those they were asked previously.

I'm wondering if they don't have the family/friends submit questions or share information beforehand.

Why would you marry someone when you didn't know if they would be your life partner? That question about why he was holding off having kids, blew my mind. Why did he marry her? Just to marry her?

Willwillbee
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09-20-2001

Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 4:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Willwillbee a private message Print Post    
They ask the contestant on polygraph 50 questions before the show and I'm sure choose 21 of mostly the ones that show deceptive (they are told they are allowed to change their answer) so the contestant knows exactly what questions will be asked on the show - it's not like they are blindsided. The first fellow (a personal trainer) was eliminated for showing deceptive on the question about unnecessary touching of female clients. I was answering the questions along with the contestants and they asked if contestant had ever snooped in co-workers private stuff. I would say probably, I don't EVER remember doing something like that but I would possibly do this, so it would probably show deceptive no matter which way I answered. I'm sure he has never groped a client, but he may have handled them when it wasn't necessary - he probably did the same for male clients too though - not with sexual overtones, just being a control freak.

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 5:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
I'm pretty sure both during the polygraph questioning and on the show, only yes or no answer is allowed. Some explanation after maybe.

Mizinvanccouver
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02-22-2003

Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 6:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mizinvanccouver a private message Print Post    
Webchiq...I was wondering the same thing about the question with why they were holding off kids. It was interesting though because right before that question the host had asked Catia (Maybe she was a mail order bride that's why he married her? Wanted a pretty thing on his arm?! He did say that if she got a flabby stomach he would encourage lipo-suction.) something about family and she said,"I don't know about the 'kids' part." Her tone was like she never wants to have kids.

What do you think? Am I in left field?

Lexie_girl
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07-30-2004

Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 7:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Miz, I also caught that comment from Catia. That's why I was a little surprised at his answer, because she gave me the impression she didn't want children.

I like the show - but I hate the dramatic pauses. It took almost 45 minutes for the first guy to answer 11 questions. I may have to tape it and fast forward through all the dramatic pauses - that way it will only take me 13 minutes to watch the entire show.


Bluejaxrock
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04-23-2004

Friday, January 25, 2008 - 2:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bluejaxrock a private message Print Post    
Haha, even Joy on The View was talking about the insane pauses, and showed clips.
Thanks, Lanee and Will for the info on the personal trainer.
I like this show, but it's definitely one I'll flip through.

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Friday, January 25, 2008 - 2:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
The concept offends me. I cannot believe that people are <55> offering themselves up to this last bastion of their privacy being striped away. NO amount of money is worth it. There are so many other gameshows where you can make a fool of yourself for greed and not risk your job or your family life. These <55> deserve what they get when the show is over and they have to go home. Whether they win or lose, they lose IMHO! I hope this show is short-lived. Feh.

Rissa
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03-20-2006

Friday, January 25, 2008 - 2:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
Mame, ITA with you.

Yankee_in_ca
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08-01-2000

Friday, January 25, 2008 - 3:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yankee_in_ca a private message Print Post    
Mame and Rissa, ITA with you.

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Friday, January 25, 2008 - 4:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
Yeah, I bet they wouldn't even have someone come on this show if they didn't have something to hide.

Mizinvanccouver
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02-22-2003

Friday, January 25, 2008 - 4:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mizinvanccouver a private message Print Post    
It's like the "Jerry Springer Show" except not quite as trashy and not a talk show.

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Friday, January 25, 2008 - 5:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
At first I couldn't place the host. Looked him up on IMDB. He used to host the Antiques Road Show. From that to this?!

Wilsonatmd
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01-23-2001

Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 7:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wilsonatmd a private message Print Post    
Color- he was the host of "Temptation Island" as well, so he's used to this...

Holly
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06-19-2005

Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 7:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Holly a private message Print Post    
This is "Humiliation TV" at its worse.
I think the lure is more the "fame" than the money they're after. They must leave feel like celebrities or something. How sad is that?

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 1:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
It's like the "Jerry Springer Show" except not quite as trashy and not a talk show.

Yep ITA 100% Miz.

Bonbonlover
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07-13-2000

Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 2:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonbonlover a private message Print Post    
The long pauses are going to be the downfall of this show. When they ask, "Have you ever stuffed a sock in your pants to look more endowed?" and the guy answers "Yes" ... why do you have to have a long pause for the answer? The polygraph is intended to elicit a truthful response, and he has already admitted something embarrasing..why the suspense?? OR when it asks, "Have you put off haveing children because you think your wife may not be a forever relationship?" and he answers "YES" it is rediculous to have a pause...No way would he answer that way if it were untrue...

Naja
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06-28-2003

Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 10:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
I have episode 2 sitting there on tivo waiting to be watched, but I couldn't help but come here and comment about how the rest of the internet seem to be in an uproar about this show after last night. If it was just simply stupid and dull, I wouldn't think there would be such a ruckus. It's really making me anticipate watching tonight. (Thank goodness for FF to zip through the pauses.)

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 11:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I think the actual game lasts about 5 minutes and the rest of the show is taken up with pauses.

Happymom
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01-20-2003

Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 11:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Happymom a private message Print Post    
I think the person in the hot seat has to pause to let the trio of companions have a chance to press the buzzer so he/she won't answer.

Kady
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07-30-2000

Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 8:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kady a private message Print Post    
i am tired of this already. i turned it off after the hair club gambler man too the $100K.

Riviere
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09-09-2000

Friday, February 01, 2008 - 4:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Riviere a private message Print Post    
Proof that players should stop at $25000 after embarrassing themselves even that much.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Thursday, February 07, 2008 - 11:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
Remind me never to go to whatever restaurant that last contestant worked at.

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Thursday, February 07, 2008 - 11:44 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
I know Mamie! That guy should not have done this show. I don't get it, apparently he was more ashamed of stuffing his undies for a photo than stealing from customers! craziness