Did you know American Gladiators is being put back on the air?
In a sense, I'm pleased because, yes, this absolutely means we're within 3 years of the first taping of The Running Man and I can almost taste the popcorn I'm going to eat while watching it. But, in another sense, I'm kinda scared.
See... on NBC's website, they also have the official application to apply to be on the show as either a Gladiator or contestant. As I read it, I saw a bunch of normal things like name, phone number and address. Pretty standard fare for a job application, Wendy's or otherwise.
Then I saw the slot that said, "MySpace." What the fuck? NBC expects applications from 14 year old kids and blog-stealing assholes? Not quite what one expects to be asked about by a potential employer, is it?
I scrolled further. After reading actual questions, such as...
- Have you had any experiences that have traumatized you?
- What conversations are off-limits to you at a dinner party?
- How much skill do you have at tempting the opposite sex?
- In the box below, write a short poem or rap.
...it became clear that NBC is trying to cast a car wreck. Good thing? Bad thing? We'll find out. And hopefully, the audition show will feature potential gladiators trying to beat box. Top notch entertainment.
Hat Tip: Craig
Bring back Malibu!
Posted by: Art Vandelay | August 23, 2007 at 11:47 AM
Assman, you don't mean to tell me you wouldn't want to see a myspacer go up against the Gladiators, do you? I realy hope this isn't waht you're saying.
Posted by: Art Vandelay | August 23, 2007 at 11:48 AM
Three things:
1. I laughed as soon as I saw the title of this post. Follwed immediately by finishing the line.
2. I still don't know if this is good or not, but either way, I'm looking forward to this.
3. Actually, I think that the world would be a better place if people had to list their myspace pages on job applications. One of two things would happen: It would either get rid of some of the complete idiocy on people's myspace pages or it would ensure that those idiots can't get jobs. It's a win-win.
Posted by: Craig | August 23, 2007 at 12:02 PM
Should I understand the title? I thought it was an Assman special where it was just some random title that had nothing to do with the post.
Posted by: Art Vandelay | August 23, 2007 at 12:08 PM
I assume he is referencing the scene in Coming to America where Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall are meeting all sorts of girls at the club, including a rap duo. One girl beatboxes while the other raps, "My name is Peaches, and I'm the best. All the DJs want to feel my breasts." This seemed logical to me with the line about beat boxing gladiators, but I suppose I could be wrong.
Posted by: Craig | August 23, 2007 at 12:20 PM
Darn kids and their pop culture.
Posted by: Art Vandelay | August 23, 2007 at 12:30 PM
Malibu is probably hella old by now. I'm thinking she ought to stay home.
And, yes, that's the line from Coming To America - chosen because I'm assuming someone is going to use it as their "short poem or rap" of choice.
Posted by: Assman | August 23, 2007 at 12:51 PM
Malibu is probably hella old by now. I'm thinking she ought to stay home.
Malibu is a he not a she, though I can see how the hair could fool you. He was also on an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
And, yes, that's the line from Coming To America - chosen because I'm assuming someone is going to use it as their "short poem or rap" of choice.
And by "someone" do you mean you?
Posted by: Craig | August 23, 2007 at 01:02 PM
Malibu is a he not a she, though I can see how the hair could fool you. He was also on an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm.
I'll admit, I didn't watch the video. But he ought to be ashamed. Was "Dagger" taken? Grow a pair, brother.
Posted by: Assman | August 23, 2007 at 01:04 PM
I think it was the History Channel I was watching but there was a National Geographic show called Taboo about guys in America with Fight Clubs going on in their garage.
Man. That shit was crazy.
Posted by: randi | August 23, 2007 at 04:30 PM
I'm registering right now. And I have a ridiculous Myspace that in no way prevents me from holding a normal job and performing it adaquately.
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