Posted by
Roblimo
on from the anything-to-boost-those-ratings dept.
richj writes "It looks like MTV's dropping 6 of their minions into a bunker in case the human race is wiped out on New Year's. Imagine having MTV's "chosen" as the group to keep the human race alive? Shudder...
Story here."
You wouldn't even need to do anything that elaborate. Of course they're going to have an MTV feed going into the bunker, right? You can even give them a computer, phone, etc. to communicate with the outside world. So OK, at the stroke of midnight on January 1st, the power in the bunker goes out. About two seconds later kick on the "emergency" lights (a different and maybe slightly dimmer set) and have the TV come on to static and the computer and phone go dead. After about three days, or when things get really dull (or maybe really interesting, like it becomes obvious someone is getting ready to commit murder) have the lights flicker, go out -- and then the door swings open.
Trust me, the absence of any communication with the outside world would set their imaginations in motion, creating scenarios in their minds much worse than anything that could be conjured up by sound effects or images on TV. This was true in the days of big-time radio theater, and I'm sure it would be true even among those whose imaginations have been impaired by MTV
I know, you could never do this in real life, but there's certainly nothing wrong with just thinking about it. --
After about three days, or when things get really dull (or maybe really interesting, like it becomes obvious someone is getting ready to commit murder) have the lights flicker, go out -- and then the door swings open.
Door swings open, and people in ape costumes come running in.
Now that would be worthwhile television.
Re:*Slaps forehead in disbelief 6times*
by
TuRRIcaNEd
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· Score: 5
> More importantly - why is this "News for Nerds"? > > Since it most certainly is not "Stuff that Matters"...
Adopts 'Dr. Evil' voice -
While I was frozen, I developed a method for relieving stress that I like to call 'hu - mour'. Using this 'hu - mour' we can burn a hole in the techie obsessiveness surrounding Slashdot, and make it a fun site to visit - unless they pay us - a hefty ransom?
I like Linux and tech-talk as much as the next geek, but jeez, do we have to talk about it all the time?
-- - "How do we do it? Volume!" - The Bursar of Unseen University.
One of the problems with getting older is that there are so many more f*&^ed-up things that used to be cool than there were when you were young. For instance, I can remember times when Saturday Night Live, Nehru jackets and the Beach Boys were cool, and that's not even reaching back into my first childhood.
And now it's time for some AC to come on and say it remembers when/. was cool, I suppose. --
-- Someone you trust is one of us.
Re:Geeks should do it - someone will need skills
by
acfoo
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· Score: 3
MTV has really chosen the proper skills for the task of living through the apocalypse:
Research Scientist/Athelete (Yeah, a lot of the scientists I know could be pro atheletes (from his bio) yet chose to serve science)
Musician
DJ (Well, they'll be able to amuse themselves while they starve)
Student (interested in broadcasting and pottery-- well, there's ONE useful skill)
OK I will now start to rehash the growing sentiment againt MTV.
MTV starting in the late 80's and 90's has slowing changed itself from a truly ground breaking station to a breeding ground of decadent pop culture. They are continously releasing programs that are "in the now" and are supposedly relevant to the 12-30 something demographic. These programs are hyped to be hip and new, but realistically they rehash common pop sentimentality albeit formatted for the target audience. Programs like The Real World, programs about Teen Violence, Sex, and the infamous Hacker "Documentary", exemplify their new form of programming.
Actually some of there ideas for programs are interesting at first. Take for example the "Real World". Supposedly a show about how "real" people will act in "real" life situations. It has quickly turned into a forum for aspiring entertainers to display their talents, or for derelicts to obtain their so called "15 minutes of fame". In reality a program that really showed real people in real life situations would probably only be good as a treatment for insomniacs.
This new Bunker project program is just another program from MTV that exploits the "popular interest" of the month, and supposedly brings in real people for another real life situation. Of course MTV has carefully chosen these "bunkernauts" not for their realness ( for a lack of a better term ) but entertainment value. You cannot blaim MTV for continuing with a paradigm that continously brings in viewers. It is just that educated users do not have accept the programming, and can choose not to tune in.
Expressing disagreement about MTV programming will most likely not effect the way MTV chooses to develop new programs, since for the limited number of detractors of MTV, there are a plethora of proponents. And new MTV enthusiasts are conceived daily.
Well, Sorry for the length of this gabble, I guess I have too much time on my hands. Man
Not an avid MTV fan myself, I did watch it a bit during the 93-95. I think the last "real" Real World was the second season (1993?), the one with that obnoxious Puck guy, and Pedro (I had to look that up on the web to actually remember). Pedro died and they started an AIDs fund in his name. It hasn't been as "real" as that since...for the last more than half-decade MTV seems to have been just increasing pop drivel...
"Join us this week as our fearless GAP-clad heros venture into the rubble of what was the New York City Fashion District!"
"Michael Michael, isn't that Old Navy's Magic being dognapped by the mutants in ragged clothing? To Old Navy, I ripped my cargo pants!"
"I've got blood on my Sketchers!"
"Where the hell are we going to find an Alto Chi Latte with nutmeg?!"
"...in our next episode, Lenore tries to see if Performance Fleece is suitable for the nuclear winter, and Mike uses his perfect body to fend off a giant cockroach attack!!"
Putting several media whores under lock and key
by
FreeUser
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· Score: 4
After Y2k has come and gone, and life moves on its merry way with narry a quiver, can we please just keep these people locked in the bunker? It would help winnow the gene pool and provide society with endless entertainment as they slowly go mad with cabin fever and turn on each other...
Consider it a study for the betterment of humanity: what happens when several media whores, craving attention, are locked indefinitely together in a small space. They know intellectually that an (ever shrinking) audience is watching, yet are denied the feedback they so crave. Would they revel in their new role, without knowing their current ratings or enjoying the perks of fame, or would they go slowly mad in such a confined state? Enquiring minds want to know! Most importantly, no normal person ever has to have anything to do with any of them ever again! [applaus]
Slashdot Mirror
Let's put together Steve Jobs, Linus Torvalds, and Bill Gates in a bunker together and put cams all over the place. Let the fun begin :)
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Lets give the MTV generation a real test.
Lock them in the bunker Dec 31 with a time-release
door lock set to open in 7 days.
We can watch them, but they have no outside communications.
At midnight on Jan 1, play sound fx through the
walls at them... you know, big explosion, people
screaming etc etc. After 3 days: silence.
Meanwhile we all just sit back and watch the fun
on the webcams.
>
> Since it most certainly is not "Stuff that Matters"...
Adopts 'Dr. Evil' voice -
While I was frozen, I developed a method for relieving stress that I like to call 'hu - mour'. Using this 'hu - mour' we can burn a hole in the techie obsessiveness surrounding Slashdot, and make it a fun site to visit - unless they pay us - a hefty ransom?
I like Linux and tech-talk as much as the next geek, but jeez, do we have to talk about it all the time?
- "How do we do it? Volume!" - The Bursar of Unseen University.
One of the problems with getting older is that there are so many more f*&^ed-up things that used to be cool than there were when you were young. For instance, I can remember times when Saturday Night Live, Nehru jackets and the Beach Boys were cool, and that's not even reaching back into my first childhood.
/. was cool, I suppose.
And now it's time for some AC to come on and say it remembers when
--
Someone you trust is one of us.
And most important of all...
MARKETING
"Gene pool needs chlorine."
"Gentlemen! Six of our bravest have volunteered for this deadly mission. We have the technology. We can rebuild them. The six million dollar DJ's!"
It's a small world and it smells funny; I'd buy another if it wasn't for the money; Take back what I paid (SoM)
Is it just me or is anyone else here reminded of the conclusion to Hitchhikers Guide to the Universe?
In the end, it was revealed that the Earth was first populated by hair stylist, and public telephone cleaners.
Aah, change is good. -- Rafiki
Yeah, but it ain't easy. -- Simba
OK I will now start to rehash the growing sentiment againt MTV.
MTV starting in the late 80's and 90's has slowing changed itself from a truly ground breaking station to a breeding ground of decadent pop culture. They are continously releasing programs that are "in the now" and are supposedly relevant to the 12-30 something demographic. These programs are hyped to be hip and new, but realistically they rehash common pop sentimentality albeit formatted for the target audience. Programs like The Real World, programs about Teen Violence, Sex, and the infamous Hacker "Documentary", exemplify their new form of programming.
Actually some of there ideas for programs are interesting at first. Take for example the "Real World". Supposedly a show about how "real" people will act in "real" life situations. It has quickly turned into a forum for aspiring entertainers to display their talents, or for derelicts to obtain their so called "15 minutes of fame". In reality a program that really showed real people in real life situations would probably only be good as a treatment for insomniacs.
This new Bunker project program is just another program from MTV that exploits the "popular interest" of the month, and supposedly brings in real people for another real life situation. Of course MTV has carefully chosen these "bunkernauts" not for their realness ( for a lack of a better term ) but entertainment value. You cannot blaim MTV for continuing with a paradigm that continously brings in viewers. It is just that educated users do not have accept the programming, and can choose not to tune in.
Expressing disagreement about MTV programming will most likely not effect the way MTV chooses to develop new programs, since for the limited number of detractors of MTV, there are a plethora of proponents. And new MTV enthusiasts are conceived daily.
Well, Sorry for the length of this gabble, I guess I have too much time on my hands.
Man
"Join us this week as our fearless GAP-clad heros venture into the rubble of what was the New York City Fashion District!"
"Michael Michael, isn't that Old Navy's Magic being dognapped by the mutants in ragged clothing? To Old Navy, I ripped my cargo pants!"
"I've got blood on my Sketchers!"
"Where the hell are we going to find an Alto Chi Latte with nutmeg?!"
"...in our next episode, Lenore tries to see if Performance Fleece is suitable for the nuclear winter, and Mike uses his perfect body to fend off a giant cockroach attack!!"
After Y2k has come and gone, and life moves on its merry way with narry a quiver, can we please just keep these people locked in the bunker? It would help winnow the gene pool and provide society with endless entertainment as they slowly go mad with cabin fever and turn on each other ...
Consider it a study for the betterment of humanity: what happens when several media whores, craving attention, are locked indefinitely together in a small space. They know intellectually that an (ever shrinking) audience is watching, yet are denied the feedback they so crave. Would they revel in their new role, without knowing their current ratings or enjoying the perks of fame, or would they go slowly mad in such a confined state? Enquiring minds want to know! Most importantly, no normal person ever has to have anything to do with any of them ever again! [applaus]
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