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Old 08-23-2006, 03:26 PM
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This year's Survivor will pit Whites, Asians, Hispanics, and Blacks against each other - 5 from each race. I'm thinking this controversial format will for sure be a ratings hit, while at the same time potentially setting back race relations a few decades. What genius came up with this bad idea?

An excerpt from news sites: "At the start of the reality show's 13th edition, Survivor: Cook Islands, 20 contestants will be organized into four tribes divided along ethnic lines -- black, white, Hispanic and Asian, CBS announced Wednesday. The tribes, as usual, will merge later in the season, which debuts September 14, the network said."

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Old 08-23-2006, 03:57 PM
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Imagine if Rush Limbaugh, Coulter or Mel Gibson suggested this ha ha ha ha

Looney Liberals run "show biz" they'll have to squabble it out themselves.

Poor "Whitey" he won't have chance, maybe that's why they're doing it so Whitey will always "lose"
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What a horrible idea. I bet it will never get onto tv.
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What a horrible idea. I bet it will never get onto tv.
It premieres September 14th. The entire show has already been filmed. Can you imagine people tribal voting along racial lines, or the potential to offend or characterize an entire race?
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It premieres September 14th. The entire show has already been filmed. Can you imagine people tribal voting along racial lines, or the potential to offend or characterize an entire race?
I really think it's one of those ideas doomed to failure. Hopefully the progressive groups will be up in arms and stop it from being broadcast. It plays right into the hands of bigots. Unbelievable.
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That tears it. I'm getting a TIVO. I can't miss that. If only it was on cable or FX the hilarity would be endless.
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That tears it. I'm getting a TIVO. I can't miss that. If only it was on cable or FX the hilarity would be endless.
If it airs and the series doesn't get pulled, it could be one of the highest rated television shows of all time.

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"You can't be on my team"
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"Because your white"
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This really sucks....
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