Kids talk back
-- Photos and interviews by Stefanie Frith
The Daily Pilot asked students at Newport Harbor High School: What do
you think about game shows such as “The Weakest Link” and reality shows
such as “Survivor”?
“I don’t like ‘The Weakest Link.’ I think it’s negative programming.
She [the host] is so mean to the contestants and puts them down. If I
went on it, I would make fun of her and then win money. But ‘Temptation
Island,’ well, I didn’t miss a week.”
MITCH GRAY, 18
Senior
“I like how the host [of ‘The Weakest Link’] is so mean to the people.
I saw her on Conan O’Brien the other night, too, and it looked like she’s
a lot of fun and so is the show. And I like the old ‘Survivor,’ not the
new ones.”
MADDI COHEN, 18
Senior
“Dude, they [reality and game shows] are cool. They make fun of
everyone. I like ‘Win Ben Stein’s Money,’ and everyone likes [‘Who Wants
to be a] Millionaire?’ But I think ‘Family Feud’ was really cool when
that old guy was on it. These other shows are just about people being
greedy.”
PETER BELDEN, 18
Senior
“I liked ‘Boot Camp.’ It was all about ‘Boot Camp’ for me. And I also
liked ‘Double Dare.”’
COLIN HARRIGAN, 17
Senior
“I think that ‘The Weakest Link’ is pretty good. It’s such an advanced
version of ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire?’ You really have to think on
the spot. You can’t call for help.”
ARPIT MEHTA, 17
Senior
“I think those shows are all a waste of time. They are just retarded.
I really only watch ‘Wheel of Fortune.’ It just seems like there is
better stuff on TV. And ‘Temptation Island,’ what’s that all about? All
they are doing is pulling people apart.”
TARA SIMMONS, 16
Sophomore
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