The Crazy Rants of Samantha BurnsReality Ship Sinking
I never thought reality tv could take an even sharper turn for the worse, but it has done so.
Enter the world of politics to reality programming.
Imagine some of your dry, boring, ex-leaders judging a new Idol-like political reality show. Yup, that's what we have to endure here in Canada starting February 4th.
The Next Great Prime Minister will have 4 Canadian ex-Prime Ministers - Brian Mulroney, Kim Campbell, John Turner, and Joe Clark - judge some young political hopefuls to see who will win the coveted prize.
The illustrious prize being an internship in a Canadian public policy think tank.
Some of the awe-inspiring events that will take place on the show are public speaking and debate challenges.
So, how will the show end every night? Will it be similar to the popular game show catchphrase, perhaps with Campbell shouting, You ARE the weakest politician!
Or, perhaps they'll do a spin on Trump's "you're fired" by saying, "you're not hired".
Ya, it could be that lame.
What's worse is that they are planning a season two of the show for 2006/07.
Oh geez, if I'm so bored just sharing this news, imagine how the show will be.
*yawn*
Comments
I'm beginning to wonder if Don Cherry running wouldn't have been that bad an idea, in terms of entertainment that is. I can just imagine what his political views are. He'd probably pass a by-law prohibiting convenience stores from existing anywhere but on street corners so that Swedish hockey players would stay away from them.
Posted by: vosdel | February 3, 2006 10:41 AM
How about "You didn't steal the election"?
Posted by: Flannel Avenger | February 3, 2006 05:33 PM
the amazing race is the only reality tv i watch anymore. no voting.
be slow, be last, be eliminated.
plus i love to travel!
Posted by: mlah![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.samanthaburns.com/nav-commenters.gif)
|
February 3, 2006 10:40 PM
They ought to do one based on my meetings with the different principals at the schools here- Har Har Har
Posted by: Diane![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.samanthaburns.com/nav-commenters.gif)
|
February 4, 2006 07:46 PM
I'm tired of this reality tv trend as well.
Posted by: Mark | February 4, 2006 09:30 PM