WIPEOUT - season 7 (still awesome with Jill) (1 Viewer)

[TenTimes]

"dark horse"

 

[meeka]

I found the show to be pretty amusing last year, but again you have the legend that is the Japanese show.However, it is now a must watch in my house. My 7 year old caught it last week, and I've never heard him laugh as hard as he did last week. He loved Muttonchops and Julie Wong from Hong Kong (he called her name out every time). The show itself is improved over last year, but to have my boy absolutely losing it every time one of these goobers bust is

Same here. My 5 year old loves this show.

 

[Chris B.]

"dark horse"

Perfect name. Middle Gipe was the best looking though.The last wipeout zone was really short. How about that horrible dance by Danny Granger's brother? oof.

 

[Dark Matter]

Me and another FBG are talking about trying out for this show. I will keep you posted if either of us makes it through.

 

[belljr]

"dark horse"

Perfect name. Middle Gipe was the best looking though.The last wipeout zone was really short. How about that horrible dance by Danny Granger's brother? oof.

I thought Older Gipe was the hottest. I wished Young Gipe got hit by a bus

 

[snogger]

friendly reminder that people getting destroyed by "The big balls" is on tonight.

 

[sartre]

Anyone catch the large woman being hit by the motivator last week? By far the highlight of the show to date. She had already floundered in the mud on earlier obstacles; when she hesitated at the big balls and got smacked by the motivator, about a gallon of mud flew up from her bosoms and into her face.

ETA: Here it is, at about the 3:15 mark

 

[Mad Cow]

Anyone catch the large woman being hit by the motivator last week? By far the highlight of the show to date. She had already floundered in the mud on earlier obstacles; when she hesitated at the big balls and got smacked by the motivator, about a gallon of mud flew up from her bosoms and into her face.

Yeah, that was pretty awesome.

 

[Steve in Minneapolis]

My 3 year old and 6 year old LOVE this show. The commentary by the Johns is pretty spot on.

I still can't believe that huge woman (see the link above) had her CELLPHONE in her bra. idiot.

 

[Tackling Dummies]

Anyone catch the large woman being hit by the motivator last week? By far the highlight of the show to date. She had already floundered in the mud on earlier obstacles; when she hesitated at the big balls and got smacked by the motivator, about a gallon of mud flew up from her bosoms and into her face.

ETA: Here it is, at about the 3:15 mark

We all knew that it was not going to end well for her on the couse, but it was pricelss with the super slow mo and repeated viewings.

 

[snogger]

My 3 year old and 6 year old LOVE this show. The commentary by the Johns is pretty spot on.I still can't believe that huge woman (see the link above) had her CELLPHONE in her bra. idiot.

Had to love Jill's face when she asked "What else you keep in there" and the woman responded "Normally, money, cell, Kleenex, etc.. "

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

Anyone catch the large woman being hit by the motivator last week? By far the highlight of the show to date. She had already floundered in the mud on earlier obstacles; when she hesitated at the big balls and got smacked by the motivator, about a gallon of mud flew up from her bosoms and into her face.

ETA: Here it is, at about the 3:15 mark

Funny to see a guy named sartre pimping this show.

 

[belljr]

Not sure which episode but the 42 year old that looked like 65 was awesome ....

The kept calling him father time

 

[Chris B.]

I like the nicknames such as Rebellious Husband and Obedient Husband.

 

[Philo]

Anyone catch the large woman being hit by the motivator last week? By far the highlight of the show to date. She had already floundered in the mud on earlier obstacles; when she hesitated at the big balls and got smacked by the motivator, about a gallon of mud flew up from her bosoms and into her face.

ETA: Here it is, at about the 3:15 mark

Around the house, we called her "mudboobs"

 

[TenTimes]

The rug pull was brutal. Two bruising shots to the ribs. Nobody (on tv) got through one of the two sections, let alone both.

That one may be more impossible than the big balls. Your leg is slung sideways and you're feet over head almost as soon as you step on the rug.

 

[Chris B.]

The rug pull was brutal. Two bruising shots to the ribs. Nobody (on tv) got through one of the two sections, let alone both. That one may be more impossible than the big balls. Your leg is slung sideways and you're feet over head almost as soon as you step on the rug.

You'd probably have to jump over the whole thing. But the contestant didn't know what to expect so they didn't stand a chance.Sexy Dork and Britney Spears.

 

[TenTimes]

The rug pull was brutal. Two bruising shots to the ribs. Nobody (on tv) got through one of the two sections, let alone both. That one may be more impossible than the big balls. Your leg is slung sideways and you're feet over head almost as soon as you step on the rug.

You'd probably have to jump over the whole thing. But the contestant didn't know what to expect so they didn't stand a chance.Sexy Dork and Britney Spears.

spaceship was the best part of the show. "john from the booth" spraying them with fire extinguisher. Gb the weak lineup allowing two decent looking girls through to that ride

 

[TenTimes]

G rated dad, nickname of the nigh

 

[snogger]

G rated dad, nickname of the nigh

"browlicious" had my daughter and I

 

[TenTimes]

Would any of you be on this show? I think I'd get by round 1 (I'd bounce off the first big ball, vearing to the right a bit, and get. As far as I could before landing on my feet in the water). Next rounds would be a crapshoot though, not much of a jumper.

 

[snogger]

Would any of you be on this show? I think I'd get by round 1 (I'd bounce off the first big ball, vearing to the right a bit, and get. As far as I could before landing on my feet in the water). Next rounds would be a crapshoot though, not much of a jumper.

I'd LOVE to try it.. Unfortunately I had a Back Fusion in 1995 and therefore cannot perform in any high impact sports.

 

[The Big Guy]

I found the show to be pretty amusing last year, but again you have the legend that is the Japanese show.However, it is now a must watch in my house. My 7 year old caught it last week, and I've never heard him laugh as hard as he did last week. He loved Muttonchops and Julie Wong from Hong Kong (he called her name out every time). The show itself is improved over last year, but to have my boy absolutely losing it every time one of these goobers bust is

Same here. My 5 year old loves this show.

I am sure it says something bad about my parenting, but I watch this show with my 2 year old and she cracks up at the falls as well. I add sound effects to the crashes and splashes myself, now she is doing that too.

 

[Buckychudd]

I found the show to be pretty amusing last year, but again you have the legend that is the Japanese show.However, it is now a must watch in my house. My 7 year old caught it last week, and I've never heard him laugh as hard as he did last week. He loved Muttonchops and Julie Wong from Hong Kong (he called her name out every time). The show itself is improved over last year, but to have my boy absolutely losing it every time one of these goobers bust is

Same here. My 5 year old loves this show.

I am sure it says something bad about my parenting, but I watch this show with my 2 year old and she cracks up at the falls as well. I add sound effects to the crashes and splashes myself, now she is doing that too.

My 5 year old loves it.I only watch it because he likes it....

 

[belljr]

Would any of you be on this show? I think I'd get by round 1 (I'd bounce off the first big ball, vearing to the right a bit, and get. As far as I could before landing on my feet in the water). Next rounds would be a crapshoot though, not much of a jumper.

I would LOVE to do this show. The first round key is to just run as fast as possible, if you fall just keep going.ETA: IF they had the spin thing for the semi finals I would get sick no doubt about it

 

[Chris B.]

Would any of you be on this show? I think I'd get by round 1 (I'd bounce off the first big ball, vearing to the right a bit, and get. As far as I could before landing on my feet in the water). Next rounds would be a crapshoot though, not much of a jumper.

I would LOVE to do this show. The first round key is to just run as fast as possible, if you fall just keep going.

I'd probably try to hump Jill Wagner's leg and get escorted off the set before I get the chance to moon the camera at the top of the ramp.

 

[Big Blue Wrecking Crew]

The rug pull was brutal. Two bruising shots to the ribs. Nobody (on tv) got through one of the two sections, let alone both. That one may be more impossible than the big balls. Your leg is slung sideways and you're feet over head almost as soon as you step on the rug.

You'd probably have to jump over the whole thing. But the contestant didn't know what to expect so they didn't stand a chance.Sexy Dork and Britney Spears.

spaceship was the best part of the show. "john from the booth" spraying them with fire extinguisher. Gb the weak lineup allowing two decent looking girls through to that ride

Extra points for having them ride in bikini tops only. Don't recall that from previous episodes. Ratings must be down.

 

[Mad Cow]

So what's up with ABC changing the schedule last night? Dish Network did not record it at its earlier time and we ended up with I Survived a Japanese Game Show and no Wipeout.

 

[belljr]

So what's up with ABC changing the schedule last night? Dish Network did not record it at its earlier time and we ended up with I Survived a Japanese Game Show and no Wipeout.

President was on.The chick that won was HAWT!!!!

 

[The Commish]

This is a new event in my household. It's the only think my two year old will sit still to watch. He laughs for the whole hour

 

[bryhamm]

So what's up with ABC changing the schedule last night? Dish Network did not record it at its earlier time and we ended up with I Survived a Japanese Game Show and no Wipeout.

Your DVR doesn't adjust when they move the time?

 

[bryhamm]

So what's up with ABC changing the schedule last night? Dish Network did not record it at its earlier time and we ended up with I Survived a Japanese Game Show and no Wipeout.

President was on.The chick that won was HAWT!!!!

Did I remember something wrong? I thought the chick (the one getting married) that had the first time was hot, but I thought she got beat by the last person.

 

[belljr]

So what's up with ABC changing the schedule last night? Dish Network did not record it at its earlier time and we ended up with I Survived a Japanese Game Show and no Wipeout.

President was on.The chick that won was HAWT!!!!

Did I remember something wrong? I thought the chick (the one getting married) that had the first time was hot, but I thought she got beat by the last person.

No you are correct - I forgot about M Knight.I was too busy staring at her....

 

[Senor Schmutzig]

Not sure if I like them messing with a good thing even though they do change up the obstacles a little bit each show. I like that aspect of it but not sure if a complete overhaul is the right direction.

I do like the comment about the padding below. The way some of those people get slammed into some of the obstacles (breakaway boards for one) has me going "Oooooooh" when they bounce off of them.

Wipeout renewed for third season, but I Survived a Japanese Gameshow won’t return

ABC » by Andy Dehnart / July 22, 2009, 10:23 PM

ABC’s Wipeout will return for a third season, since it’s very successful for ABC, although it’s taken a hit from So You Think You Can Dance this summer with its move to Wednesday nights.

For its new season, the show will get a new obstacle course with crazy things for people to bounce off of, and I’m already excited. I can’t get enough of this show, and also cannot understand why it doesn’t get old fast. But no: Every week I laugh at people bouncing off of whatever the producers have devised, even the old standby big red balls.

OOOO

“We’re planning a completely new course next year that’s nothing like anybody has ever seen. What keeps this show running is keeping the show’s course fresh,” executive producer Matt Kunitz told the Hollywood Reporter. ABC reality exec told the paper, “They literally have this giant pinball machine. What they’ve devised is going to zip faster, fly higher and have contestants bouncing off a lot more objects.”

The network said in a press release that while the show has faced “tougher competition from Fox’s time-period veteran” and left it “second to Fox’s ‘Dance,’” it “is drawing ABC’s largest summer audience in the Wednesday 8 o’clock hour in 13 years and highest Adults 18-49 rating during the summer frame in 10 years since 1996 and 1999, respectively.”

In a New York Times piece about the show, ABC’s reality exec John Saade says John Anderson and John Henson’s “wry sophistication” helps the show, although I find it to be the weakest part. Their scripted, often juvenile (and not in the good way) humor gets tired sometimes, although I don’t mind it as much as some viewers do.

Interestingly, the paper reports that the worst injuries experienced are dislocated shoulders, in part because they spend $100,000 on padding. “While it may look painful, we have designed a very safe course. [Padding is] one of our biggest-budget items,” executive producer Matt Kunitz said.

 

[Sarnoff]

Wipeout killed a guy.

I don't know whether or not this is the first US reality show with a fatality, but it's the first I can remember. Rough thing to hear, thoughts and prayers to the family.

'Wipeout' reality contestant dies

By Yvonne Villarreal

November 13, 2009

Funeral services for a recent newlywed and former USC graduate student were held Wednesday in Westwood after the 33-year-old man died after competing as a contestant on ABC's reality show "Wipeout."

Tom Sparks appears to have died of a stroke after trying to complete an obstacle course stunt for the reality competition show, according to preliminary medical findings. The recent graduate of the USC Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism initially complained of knee pain and was experiencing shortness of breath during the event. He was later taken to a local hospital for further examination and was subsequently transferred to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where after several brain surgeries, he died Nov. 5.

"I did not have him in a class," said Patricia Dean, associate director of the School of Journalism, "But he made a point to get to know everyone. He was the kind of person who -- and this is a great trait for journalism -- when he talked to you, he talked directly to you and cared about what you said."

Sparks, who was teamed with his wife, Katie, on the reality show, graduated from USC in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in communications. The couple married a few months ago and had recently returned from a European honeymoon.

Sparks' career began at L.A.'s KROQ-FM radio station; he then became a morning DJ at KSKI-FM in Sun Valley, Ida. He returned to USC in 2007 to earn a master's degree and graduated last spring.

"He seemed invincible," said Keli Moore, a friend and former classmate at USC. "He was very talented and was always, always on the go."

Sparks' cause of death has been deferred pending additional medical tests, said a spokesman for the Los Angeles County coroner's office.

According to the Idaho Mountain Express, Bill Sparks, Tom's father, says that doctors think Tom's stroke was most likely caused by a pre-existing conditioned known as antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, a disorder that causes abnormal clotting of the blood.

"Wipeout," currently filming its third season, requires its contestants to engage in physically challenging stunts -- bouncing on giant balls into the water or sailing off of a ramp into the dark -- in an attempt to win a hefty cash prize.

As with many reality shows involving physical exertion, Endemol USA, which produces "Wipeout," requires contestants to sign a release and take a physical exam before their participation. Sparks did not list any pre-existing conditions in his application for the show but did note that he had recently completed the Long Beach Marathon

"We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family," ABC and Endemol said in a joint statement. "This is a tragic loss and our thoughts are with them at this time."

 

[Jobber]

It doesn't sounds like the guy's death really had much of anything to do with his Wipeout appearance. It sounds like he'd have died if he went on a jog at home, or maybe even died in his living room watching TV.

But I'm surprised there hasn't been a Wipeout related death yet. With how hard some of these people fall - chest impacts, necks bending, etc.

 

[Arch Stanton]

It doesn't sounds like the guy's death really had much of anything to do with his Wipeout appearance. It sounds like he'd have died if he went on a jog at home, or maybe even died in his living room watching TV. But I'm surprised there hasn't been a Wipeout related death yet. With how hard some of these people fall - chest impacts, necks bending, etc.

Or serious injury at least. A lot of people bend completely in half on the big balls. I'd actually pay to go on the course but after 18 years of back problems that required surgery after a re-injury exactly like that, means of course it's a no go. I'd never walk again. It looks extremely fun and I hope they keep the no deaths/no injuries streak going. Terrible to even say Wipeout killed a guy whether it's the article titile or the op's.Jill Wagner (and her exposed belly) is the hottest chick on TV.

 

[Corporation]

Yeah, Wipeout didn't kill that guy, unfortunately it was a preexisting condition. Sad.

Also, love Jill Wagner!

 

[Foosball God]

Jill Wagner is awesome. Not only is she hot, but she has the best expressions when these clowns wipeout.

My favorite obstacle is Plank in the Face. I've only seen it on the show once but I was lmao. Best name for an obstacle ever.

 

[Sack-Religious]

Putt Egg might be the best, yet worst, nickname in the history of ever.

 

[3C's]

It's back!!

 

[EYLive]

It's back!!

It's officially Summer! Big Balls!Hope there's lots of &

 

[Arch Stanton]

It's back!!

It's officially Summer! Big Balls!Hope there's lots of &

And midriff!

 

[Senor Schmutzig]

My 5-year old son has been reminding me of the premiere for the past week or so.

Looking forward to some Big Balls!

 

[Sack-Religious]

2 hours of this tonight, that will be PVR'd. My 6 y.o is going to go ape#### when he and I sit down to watch this when I get home from work tomorrow.

 

[EYLive]

The 2 hour blind date special had me rolling nonstop. I think it was the funniest episode since ep. 1 of season 1.

Those couples made it funnier than usual.

 

[Foosball God]

I love this show so much.

 

[Yankee23Fan]

Just discovered this show last week and couldn't stop laughing. Let my son watch it with me this week and he laughed so hard it was crazy. Definately becoming a favorite in our house just for the first round humor, and I get to watch Jill.

 

[Doug B]

Nobody wants to see someone own the course and make it through some obstacles? A few wipeouts are funny ... 150 in a row gets old.

It does have that "car crash" factor ... but I really want to see a few guys master the course.

 

[John Doe]

Nobody wants to see someone own the course and make it through some obstacles? A few wipeouts are funny ... 150 in a row gets old. It does have that "car crash" factor ... but I really want to see a few guys master the course.

They design the course so that there will be wipeouts.