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I survived a Japanese Game Show +
Well, it is official now. Japanese game shows has invaded the United States. On Tuesday, June 24th 9pm - 10pm EST on ABC, you will see a new game show that ABC hopes to be a hit. The show is called I Survived A Japanese Game Show. How appropriate. ABC writes,
This unscripted reality/game show takes an eye-opening, behind-the-scenes look at 10 Americans - many of whom have never traveled outside the United States — who are whisked away to Japan and compete in the ultimate Japanese game show…with hilarious results. The final winner will take home $250,000.
I admit, I will watch it. And somehow, I think this is going to be a hit for ABC. I wouldn’t say Japanese culture is at an all time high, but it is poised to break into mainstream America, and not just for the anime and pop culture fans. You may see this as an insult, but in actuality, this is a good thing for fans. The more mainstream barriers Japanese culture breaks, the better for struggling anime and manga licensing companies state side. Check out the official page of I Survived A Japanese Game Show.
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June 5th, 2008 at 8:35 am
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June 5th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
All I see from this is that it will be packed full of racist stereotypes and will constantly belittle Japanese entertainment. A show like this will probably set back the current efforts that are bringing North American and East Asian cultures together.
June 5th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Ooohhh… yeah… I agree with the previous post. I can’t see this being anything else but a stereotype festival, packed with the usual ignorantly-racist American humour. I’ll probably watch it to see what happens, but I have a feeling I’ll feel uncomfortable, embarrassed and compelled to apologise to my Japanese fiancee.
June 14th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Typical of American television, using that old “mocking them while pretending to like them” idea.
The last time I saw it to this degree was when they took the beautiful and talented Pink Lady and put them in the crapfest known as Pink Lady and Jeff. A show that served only to constantly ridicule the girls because of their poor English abilities.
It wasn’t funny in 1980 and it isn’t funny now.
June 18th, 2008 at 11:42 am
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August 6th, 2008 at 1:22 am
i love the show very entertaining and fun . i want to play :) thank you