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