Would you go on this show?
The ClubHouse: Temptation Island: Would you go on this show?
Enbwife | Wednesday, January 10, 2001 - 06:49 pm  If given the opportunity, would you participate on a show like this if you were in a long term relationship, not knowing where it was heading? I think I would be too scared, although certainly curious... |
Ocean_Islands | Wednesday, January 10, 2001 - 06:53 pm  The only reason to go on this show is to cheat, get laid and have a good excuse for it. Too scared? No. Too smart. |
Spamgirl | Wednesday, January 10, 2001 - 07:09 pm  My husband asked me that... and I answered it a little differently. I wouldn't go on Big Brother for the reason to have sex... the selection is limited, so the choice isn't that great... BUT I would go on THIS show if that was my intention... Would *I* do it? No, but I have reasons most wouldn't... |
Enbwife | Wednesday, January 10, 2001 - 07:21 pm  I don't think they will all cheat. I think that if you're in a relationship, and kind of at a fork in the road where you're not sure if you want to move it up a level or end it, participating in something like this could make that decision. I for one would never cheat on someone I was committed to, however, it could be good to make you realize what you have and make you stop taking it for granted. Parties and sex are fun, but there's nothing like a committed, loving relationship... |
Wink | Wednesday, January 10, 2001 - 07:24 pm  I think if you're willing to participate in a show like this you're already pre-programmed to cheat. |
Guruchaz | Wednesday, January 10, 2001 - 07:29 pm  Sure, why not? I'm only a few months away from a wedding. I think that would be very healthy for me. Not. Uh huh huh  |
Spamgirl | Wednesday, January 10, 2001 - 07:33 pm  I think that if you are at a crossroads, this is NOT the way to decide... getting trashed with some doods and porkin' 'em behind the cabana isn't much of a decision... it's human nature Stupid reasoning, good show |
Wink | Wednesday, January 10, 2001 - 07:35 pm  Gotta differ with you there Spam. Good reasoning...stupid show |
Spamgirl | Wednesday, January 10, 2001 - 07:50 pm  Good reasoning? Putting couples within arms reach of a free bar, and gorgeous half naked single people who's only goal is to pork these people... that's an EXCELLENT way to see if you want to have a relationship or not?? Come on! |
Wink | Wednesday, January 10, 2001 - 07:56 pm  Spam I meant that your comment "I think that if you are at a crossroads this is NOT the way to decide" was good reasoning. |
Spamgirl | Wednesday, January 10, 2001 - 08:01 pm  OOOHH rofl wink, you had me worried there stupid show... but entertaining nonetheless |
Moondance | Wednesday, January 10, 2001 - 08:24 pm  I with Mr. O on this one |
Fabnsab | Wednesday, January 10, 2001 - 09:32 pm  I think most of them just went for a free vacation, like Darva. They probably said,"why not, we know we won't cheat. Let's get an all expense paid trip to Belize." They will find out, like Darva, that they have to do something to "earn" that vacation and the price will probably be very steep...Nevertheless, it was great TV!!!I made my naysayer husband and best friend watch it with me and they got into it too but they wouldnt admit it. |
Lancecrossfire | Wednesday, January 10, 2001 - 10:17 pm  No, I wouldn't go on this show. A couple reasons for me pop to mind. First is that if I'm going to figure out if my partner and I should remain together, I'd want to do it differently. Second, I'm one of those strange people who believes in the concept of fair (meaning in this case, no double standards). I wouldn't cheat on my partner (I don't care how bad things get--I would break up before cheating), nor would I want her to do that to me. So, I'd have no incentive to go on the show. I'll say this, it seems they matched up the guys and gals pretty well to the 4 couples. And they aren't just eye candy--most of those folks have got a lot going for them. |
Ocean_Islands | Thursday, January 11, 2001 - 03:39 am  Here's an idea for a test for commitment. For all of you who are trying to lose weight, we'll lock you in the world's most tempting restaurant for two weeks. Each of you will have your own chef who will prepare your most favorite foods right before your eyes. Of course you're not supposed to eat them, but there's nothing stopping you is there? This way, we'll see if you're really serious about sticking to your diet, and whether your committed. Sound like a good idea? Not. == Here's an idea for a another test for commitment. For all of you alcoholics who are trying not to drink, we'll lock you in the world's most tempting bar for two weeks. Each of you will have your own barman who will prepare your most favorite drinks right before your eyes. Of course you're not supposed to drink anymore, but no one is stopping you from watching. This way, we'll see if you're really serious about keeping away from alcohol, and whether you're really committed. Does it sound like a better idea now? |
Resortgirl | Thursday, January 11, 2001 - 06:15 am  Ocean, you are comparing these people to alcoholics, who have a disease (an almost uncontrollable compulsion to drink), to a couples in a committed relationship. The only way to compare is if these couples had sexual addictions. I do think though that the "singles" have probably been advised to "go to any length" to get these people to cheat. It wouldn't be that great of a show if they all behave. Just my humble opinion. |
Ocean_Islands | Thursday, January 11, 2001 - 06:49 am  What about overweight people? |
Norwican | Thursday, January 11, 2001 - 07:27 am  No, I wouldn't go on this show. I personally think that they must have a "screw loose" to think that this could help their relationships in any way. |
Resortgirl | Thursday, January 11, 2001 - 08:20 am  Well, I think some overweight people suffer from a genetic disposition that makes them heavy, some overweight people lack self control and others are compulsive eaters (that may be pyschological). My point is that unless someone has a sex addiction they "should" be able to have enough self control not to cheat. They are human beings not dogs in heat. If they are on the show they have some kind of problem in their relationship that the show is NOT going to solve. I wouldn't go unless I needed an excuse to break up with my mate and even then I wouldn't... I'd just break up and THEN buy myself a ticket to a tropical paradise where singles vacation. But tommorrow I leave for paradise with my mate. Happily! |
Max | Thursday, January 11, 2001 - 08:53 am  No way I'd go on this show UNLESS I was on the verge of dumping my partner anway. Then it would be a great way to get a free vacation, have some non-guilt-laden flirtations and possibly sex and get a perfect, non-arguable excuse for dumping my partner. Only problem is, I'd feel like s*** afterwards anway, but that's just me. I think if you feel the need to "test" your partner's commitment, then you have some issues you need to deal with. And, those issues are YOURS, not your partner's. You picked him/her, you've been together long enough (I think the shortest is 1-1/2 years on the show) to know what kind of person you're dealing with. If you don't trust the relationship, then you've got some issues to deal with in how you pick partners or in how much compromise you're willing to make when your partner's actions take a turn you don't like. I think it will be interesting to see what each of these people classify as "cheating." Is it cheating to have a handsome hunk suck vodka shots out of your belly button? Even if nothing else happens? Is kissing okay? How far can you go with a flirtation before it's considered cheating? I think different people draw the line in the sand at different locations. "But that's just my opinion, I could be wrong!" Dennis Miller
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Fabnsab | Thursday, January 11, 2001 - 10:14 am  Ocean, it may make it to tv. Weren't the creators of BB looking at doing a similar show about people losing weight? They would hold them up in an apartment, exercise and eat well but their challenges would be cake and things like that. The point was who will lose the most and win. I don't know if they're still doing it but they did think about it. |
Ocean_Islands | Thursday, January 11, 2001 - 11:14 am  lol |
Enbwife | Thursday, January 11, 2001 - 05:55 pm  I doubt these people really knew what they were getting themselves into when they got picked to play. When they had their last dinner, they all started saying how they were suddenly scared, that it wasn't a joke anymore and that reality was hitting them... I'm with Fabsnab about the free vacation thing, but you're right, nothing's free. It should get really interesting!!!! |
Lancecrossfire | Thursday, January 11, 2001 - 06:06 pm  I think they are all about to learn that there will be a price to pay for everything concerning this show. I wonder if they will walk away from this with any additional wisdom? If they don't, get out large clubs full of wisdom, because that's what it's going to take to get any wisdom into them. Max, I agree with you that for each, the line of when cheating starts could be different. I would hope that all 8 of them consider doinking someone else as cheating. I'd bet most of them feel negative feelings way before then if (sorry--when) they see tapes of their partners involved in various activities. |
Sbw | Thursday, January 11, 2001 - 06:09 pm  Who wouldn't like an all expense paid, 2-week vacation (probably all the alcohol you can drink) on a beautiful beach. My opinion is that they really didn't think much beyond that other than the fact they would joke about each other "dating" others. Also if one couple went to all the trouble to "hide" a kid at least some of them are/were looking for 15 minutes of fame as well. I think reality did hit at the 10-minute warning. Unfortunately they (as individuals and couples) will suffer so we can be entertained. It should really end up being entertaining. |
Lancecrossfire | Thursday, January 11, 2001 - 10:36 pm  Sbw--for the price, I wouldn't want that "vacation". I agree you are correct that they weren't thinking much. I believe they won't be thinking much while there either. I look forward seeing if they all take responsibility for whatever happens (or doesn't), or try to place any "blame" on someone or something else. |
Flint | Friday, January 12, 2001 - 06:08 am  Good question. On the one hand, if I were in a relationship, I would trust my SO enough not to worry. Frankly, if I couldn;t trust them, I wouldn't be in a relationship with them. Without that trust you can't really have a relationship IMNSHO. Which would be great if resisting temptation meant you won a prize. On the other hand, they most likely want couples where the chance of cheating exists, or a lack of trust exists, or both. So they most likely wouldn't pick me. Then again...the eye candy....mmmmm. Castalicious. |
Spamgirl | Friday, January 12, 2001 - 06:44 am  OK... I think the show would have had a better topic if, say, one or both people in the couple wanted to see if they were really straight, and were going to go on dates with people of the opposite sex... although I'm sure this couldn't be shown on TV, it would make more sense - they're in an environment where there will be no secrets about what happens, and they're free for a time to see if they really want to be with the opposite sex or not... that would make a lot more sense to me then again, fox isn't that open yet |
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