Red Eyed and Blue
Footballguy
I did a search for this, but couldn't find anything on this reality show. I've seen two episodes so far and really enjoy the show. Anyone else watching this? Surprised there isn't more buzz about it. 
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Red Eyed and Blue
Footballguy
Oh.Guess that's why nobody talks about it.Red Eyed and Blue said:I did a search for this, but couldn't find anything on this reality show. I've seen two episodes so far and really enjoy the show. Anyone else watching this? Surprised there isn't more buzz about it.
I've always wanted my own thread with nobody in it but me. So I'll just discuss the shows and then reply to myself.
Red Eyed and Blue
Footballguy
I don't know what the Ruins is. Shark Tank comes on Tuesday nights.
I'm also watching PBS: The National Parks: America’s Best Idea. So far, this is the best thing on television and it's not close.
Well, Shark Tank is close, but for different reasons.
When's the baby due?
lol. The Ruins is on MTV tonight at 9 PM central and is by far the best television program in the North Americas.Baby is 6 months old. I'll let him know you said hi.
Sack-Religious
Footballguy
I've caught a couple episodes and they've been entertaining. What astounds me is how broke some of these people are making themselves for an idea they think is amazing, only to have the investors completely tear them down. Oof.
There's actually a Canadian show called Dragon's Den, that I believe started airing before Shark Tank and they do the same thing with Canadian inventions/companies. It's even got two of the people from Shark Tank on it.
There's actually a Canadian show called Dragon's Den, that I believe started airing before Shark Tank and they do the same thing with Canadian inventions/companies. It's even got two of the people from Shark Tank on it.
Sack-Religious
Footballguy
The investor's reaction to him was priceless. That guy was delusional.
Red Eyed and Blue
Footballguy
Synopsis for The Ruins so I don't have to click MTV online? Not that it's against company policy, but because what's left of my dignity I'd like to retain.Thanks for the baby announcement, GB. I bet Scupper got one.lol. The Ruins is on MTV tonight at 9 PM central and is by far the best television program in the North Americas.Baby is 6 months old. I'll let him know you said hi.
Senor Schmutzig
Footballguy
Love the show. Thought the whole circus side show act in Times Square was a little wacky last night. $300,00 initial investment?
Regarding the first lady (that they spent way too much time on BTW), gotta love that you can invent something like a nail to stick in meat and have a bunch of entrepreneurs clamoring for it (and her) on national TV.
Regarding the first lady (that they spent way too much time on BTW), gotta love that you can invent something like a nail to stick in meat and have a bunch of entrepreneurs clamoring for it (and her) on national TV.
I really like this show. Very interesting and simple. There isn't a lot of production or BS. Just cuts right to the chase, what's the product then moves straight to negotiation.
It is sad to see some of the entrepreneurs seem so blind to reality. On the other side it can be frustrating to see the sharks take advantage of people that just don't know how to negotiate but have a really good business.
Thought the college kid with the Soy-dough last night was great. He didn't give in and got a very nice deal. May be the first time I saw the Sharks value the business at a higher price than the entrepreneur did coming in. Good for him.
It is sad to see some of the entrepreneurs seem so blind to reality. On the other side it can be frustrating to see the sharks take advantage of people that just don't know how to negotiate but have a really good business.
Thought the college kid with the Soy-dough last night was great. He didn't give in and got a very nice deal. May be the first time I saw the Sharks value the business at a higher price than the entrepreneur did coming in. Good for him.
Red Eyed and Blue
Footballguy
Yeah, that product is something I'd use even if I did own it. I grill all the time and what comes off the grill is what's for dinner. Empty plates tell me I'm doing just fine, thank you. Wonder how much of their clamoring involved her cancer/dead dad story?Love the show. Thought the whole circus side show act in Times Square was a little wacky last night. $300,00 initial investment? Regarding the first lady (that they spent way too much time on BTW), gotta love that you can invent something like a nail to stick in meat and have a bunch of entrepreneurs clamoring for it (and her) on national TV.
Red Eyed and Blue
Footballguy
I was really impressed with that kid. He knew what he wanted to do, had all the numbers, and refused to back down. I have a hunch that kid is gonna be alright in life.Plus, his GF was way hotter than he deserved.
zander_s
Footballguy
I didn't see the show. Please explain what the 'meat nail' is.Yeah, that product is something I'd use even if I did own it. I grill all the time and what comes off the grill is what's for dinner. Empty plates tell me I'm doing just fine, thank you. Wonder how much of their clamoring involved her cancer/dead dad story?Love the show. Thought the whole circus side show act in Times Square was a little wacky last night. $300,00 initial investment? Regarding the first lady (that they spent way too much time on BTW), gotta love that you can invent something like a nail to stick in meat and have a bunch of entrepreneurs clamoring for it (and her) on national TV.
Red Eyed and Blue
Footballguy
This gal made a product that looks a little like a marker you'd use on a green in golf to sub for your ball. Made of stainless steel, each small marker contains a code on the top..."MR" for Medium Rare. "WD" for Well Done. A picture of a hot pepper for spicy meats. Her contention was that at BBQ dinner parties, it's easy to mix up meats when they come off the grill. So to avoid confusion of spicy marinated meat over non-spicy or well done vs. medium rare, you plant one of these small, steel markers into the meat before grilling.I didn't see the show. Please explain what the 'meat nail' is.Yeah, that product isn't something I'd use even if I did own it. I grill all the time and what comes off the grill is what's for dinner. Empty plates tell me I'm doing just fine, thank you. Wonder how much of their clamoring involved her cancer/dead dad story?Love the show. Thought the whole circus side show act in Times Square was a little wacky last night. $300,00 initial investment? Regarding the first lady (that they spent way too much time on BTW), gotta love that you can invent something like a nail to stick in meat and have a bunch of entrepreneurs clamoring for it (and her) on national TV.
Buckychudd
Footballguy
Probably my favorite new show.
zander_s
Footballguy
Thank you.Was there a BoogieBox thing last episode? An exercise routine thing? Friend of the wife is into this and said they were making a pitch to the Shark Tank show but i don't know when.This gal made a product that looks a little like a marker you'd use on a green in golf to sub for your ball. Made of stainless steel, each small marker contains a code on the top..."MR" for Medium Rare. "WD" for Well Done. A picture of a hot pepper for spicy meats. Her contention was that at BBQ dinner parties, it's easy to mix up meats when they come off the grill. So to avoid confusion of spicy marinated meat over non-spicy or well done vs. medium rare, you plant one of these small, steel markers into the meat before grilling.I didn't see the show. Please explain what the 'meat nail' is.Yeah, that product isn't something I'd use even if I did own it. I grill all the time and what comes off the grill is what's for dinner. Empty plates tell me I'm doing just fine, thank you. Wonder how much of their clamoring involved her cancer/dead dad story?Love the show. Thought the whole circus side show act in Times Square was a little wacky last night. $300,00 initial investment? Regarding the first lady (that they spent way too much time on BTW), gotta love that you can invent something like a nail to stick in meat and have a bunch of entrepreneurs clamoring for it (and her) on national TV.
Red Eyed and Blue
Footballguy
I missed a little of this, but yes, there was a Boogie Box dance troop that came. They made a HUGE mistake asking for 700K. The Sharks liked their brand, felt like it was a legit money maker, but these ladies were WAY off the mark on projections. The leader said she wanted to get a million CD's out the door. The FUBU Shark hit her with "The higher a monkey climbs a tree, the more people can see it's butt."Thank you.Was there a BoogieBox thing last episode? An exercise routine thing? Friend of the wife is into this and said they were making a pitch to the Shark Tank show but i don't know when.This gal made a product that looks a little like a marker you'd use on a green in golf to sub for your ball. Made of stainless steel, each small marker contains a code on the top..."MR" for Medium Rare. "WD" for Well Done. A picture of a hot pepper for spicy meats. Her contention was that at BBQ dinner parties, it's easy to mix up meats when they come off the grill. So to avoid confusion of spicy marinated meat over non-spicy or well done vs. medium rare, you plant one of these small, steel markers into the meat before grilling.I didn't see the show. Please explain what the 'meat nail' is.Yeah, that product isn't something I'd use even if I did own it. I grill all the time and what comes off the grill is what's for dinner. Empty plates tell me I'm doing just fine, thank you. Wonder how much of their clamoring involved her cancer/dead dad story?Love the show. Thought the whole circus side show act in Times Square was a little wacky last night. $300,00 initial investment? Regarding the first lady (that they spent way too much time on BTW), gotta love that you can invent something like a nail to stick in meat and have a bunch of entrepreneurs clamoring for it (and her) on national TV.
Buddy Ball 2K3
Footballguy
Absolutely love this show. I can not believe its not more popular.
zander_s
Footballguy
Thanks. Wow 700k? I'll have to go watch this online. I knew they didn't get funded but i hadn't heard they asked for so much.I missed a little of this, but yes, there was a Boogie Box dance troop that came. They made a HUGE mistake asking for 700K. The Sharks liked their brand, felt like it was a legit money maker, but these ladies were WAY off the mark on projections. The leader said she wanted to get a million CD's out the door. The FUBU Shark hit her with "The higher a monkey climbs a tree, the more people can see it's butt."
Red Eyed and Blue
Footballguy
It was on ABC last night (Tues) at 8pm PST. It's the second episode I've seen, but I'm ready to put into the weekly rotation (which is big, I don't watch much on network TV...Office, Survivor & Amazing Race).
Red Eyed and Blue
Footballguy
They liked their idea, but laughed at the price tag.Thanks. Wow 700k? I'll have to go watch this online. I knew they didn't get funded but i hadn't heard they asked for so much.I missed a little of this, but yes, there was a Boogie Box dance troop that came. They made a HUGE mistake asking for 700K. The Sharks liked their brand, felt like it was a legit money maker, but these ladies were WAY off the mark on projections. The leader said she wanted to get a million CD's out the door. The FUBU Shark hit her with "The higher a monkey climbs a tree, the more people can see it's butt."
John Zaleski
Footballguy
Great show...... love it even more having just gone through the VC process in last year.
Red Eyed and Blue
Footballguy
I was surprised there wasn't a thread on this already. Now we can text message back and forth during the show!The wife and I love the show and I'm glad you threw this thread up as I thought it got cancelled. Now I have to find time to tape it on Tuesday night since I already have 2 shows being taped.Brown's and White's (more albino) = love this show I guess
huskers15
Footballguy
Used to be on Sunday nights, changed to Tuesday. This was like the 7 or so episode.I was surprised there wasn't a thread on this already. Now we can text message back and forth during the show!The wife and I love the show and I'm glad you threw this thread up as I thought it got cancelled. Now I have to find time to tape it on Tuesday night since I already have 2 shows being taped.Brown's and White's (more albino) = love this show I guess
Red Eyed and Blue
Footballguy
Yeah, I'm late to the party on this one, but glad I'm here at least. Surprised more aren't watching this.Why did they debut this in the summer? I don't think I even turn the TV on during the summer until late at night.Used to be on Sunday nights, changed to Tuesday. This was like the 7 or so episode.I was surprised there wasn't a thread on this already. Now we can text message back and forth during the show!The wife and I love the show and I'm glad you threw this thread up as I thought it got cancelled. Now I have to find time to tape it on Tuesday night since I already have 2 shows being taped.
Mrs. BSR
Footballguy
Nice work GM. :(lol. The Ruins is on MTV tonight at 9 PM central and is by far the best television program in the North Americas.Baby is 6 months old. I'll let him know you said hi.
Senor Schmutzig
Footballguy
Interesting thing that I learned on the last show with the guy selling belt buckles. They cannot walk out of there with LESS than what they are asking for. This guy valued his company at $2M and wanted the sharks to buy in for $500k for a 25% share despite him only having ~$400k in sales. The sharks were pissed because I think they saw the potential, but not at that valuation. They couldn't offer him any deal because there was no way they were going to give the guy the money he was looking for without taking 100% of the business from him. I think there was a counter-offer last week from the presenters but I don't remember what the product was. It was two guys I think....
Buckychudd
Footballguy
Yep, they can't walk away with less money than originally asked, although I think they can turn the offer on it's head and give them a royalty on the product instead of a full $ offer.They can counter, but sometimes the sharks get a little uppity about it.....baldy calls them pigs, etc.
Senor Schmutzig
Footballguy
Loved those two guys coming in asking for $125k and walking out with $600k. There were sharks on both sides of the table with that one. Interesting concept also.
zoonation
Footballguy
The show is ripped off from Dragon's Den, which is in its third season here in Canada (believe it actually originated in Japan). Anyway, Kevin and Robert, the best two Sharks by a mile, are also on the Canadian show and are Canadian citizens
Mr. Fubu is a joke as is Mr. T.V. infomercial.
Dragon's Den is a way better show.
Mr. Fubu is a joke as is Mr. T.V. infomercial.
Dragon's Den is a way better show.
editor47
Footballguy
I don't totally agree with this, but I do think their the least likely to invest. Mr. Fubu knows clothes ... if that's your business, you have a shot. Mr. Infomercial is interested in products he can do that with. He's never going to invest in a something like tonight's college recruiting pitch.On that topic, some of the worst pitches of the season were tonight - the Mr. Poncho, the college recrruiting web site. I can't believe they got $600K out of them. Oh, and the Uro Club ... hilarious.
Txns8
Footballguy
Here in Atlanta we have Georgia vs LSU, college freakin baseball...
KingPrawn
Footballguy
Never seen one turned down either.I've seen parts of lots episodes, but I've never seen a $4M buyout offer before.
Ned
Footballguy
Last night was the first time I've ever watched this show.Never seen one turned down either.I've seen parts of lots episodes, but I've never seen a $4M buyout offer before.
to the nose filter dude for sticking to his guns.
Jeff Pasquino
Footballguy
One of my favorite shows. A must watch.
Going to try and find some eps of Dragon's Den. If you have links, let me know. TIA.
Going to try and find some eps of Dragon's Den. If you have links, let me know. TIA.
Time Kibitzer
Footballguy
Isn't that the hillbilly comedian? Does he have any business experience whatsoever or is he there for ratings or something?
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