What do you think about racey talk shows?

@JenInTN (27514)
United States
May 2, 2009 8:46am CST
I was stuck in the doctor's office the other day because my daughter was a little ill and on the TV was the Jerry Springer Show..and then the Maury show. There were a bunch of cheaters and women pulling the panties they found in their mate's cars out of their pockets..and I couldn't help but wonder..why? Why would they hang out their dirty laundry like that for the whole world to see? Do you watch these kind of talk shows and what do you think about the people on there? Do you think it's staged or real life situations? Would you ever go on a talk show..even if you weren't sure why they invited you on?
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@sanuanu (11235)
• India
3 May 09
It is money talking everywhere. They can do anything for money and dirty language is a part of it. I wonder what a censor board does when these programs comes on air! All they would say that put a beep while they are using dirty languages. I mean WTF is this! I don't like them at all because even if there is a beep sound, people can still read the lips. Now a days, I have heard that they are also censoring their lips so that one can't read their lips too, so, I think now I can afford to see that show!
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@sanuanu (11235)
• India
4 May 09
I belive that censor boad sees every episode before it being telecasted, if not then they should start this. I mean there are children at home, they can learn bad things. I mean what is being shown on TV affects them a lot, isn't ti?
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
5 May 09
Oh yes..I think TV definately has an influence on children. There are certain things that should be left for certain ages.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
3 May 09
Yes sanuanu..there is a lot of bad language on those shows. You can always tell what they are saying. I don't know how the censor board reacts unless they view it before hand. If they do, they let a lot of stuff by. Thanks for responding.
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• United States
3 May 09
i am not a big fan of these talk shows. sometimes maury makes me laugh just because the whole thing is ridiculous. i'm saying this of course hoping to one day make the five or so hour drive to chicago so i can attend a filming of the jerry springer show. that would rule, just because of the chaotic nature of the whole thing.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
3 May 09
Wow! You want to be there huh? Would you ask them questions or just watch? They come off the stage after people sometimes..lol Take care and thanks for the response.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
5 May 09
If you went you would have to take a shot or two just for the sake of being there..lol..They are pretty sickly looking..you could take em.
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
2 May 09
Hahahaha... I am equally perplexed dear. Why on earth?! I can neither get to the psyche of the participants nor to the taste of the watchers. There are other means to earn money on earth! I thing, most are cooked up and fake and NO, I would not watch this kind of shows unless you promise me some nice sessions of spa and lot of chocolates.......just kidding you.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
2 May 09
There was a lot of hype surrounding the Jerry Springer show at one time and I did watch a couple of episodes but they were nuts! Some of them were down right nasty..lol..I can't get into them at all and definately can't understand their guests. They would have to give me a lot of chocolate! LOL..just kidding. Thanks for responding
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
3 May 09
Chocolates would be lovely! We can have the horde and indulge in the melting in the mouth when still in front of the TV, can't we?
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
3 May 09
I like the way you think mimpi! Yes we could..lol
@celticeagle (166939)
• Boise, Idaho
2 May 09
I think it is real. Some people are about that stupid. I guess it would depend on the circumstances. Like if I was invited on and told an old friend wanted to see me again and all my expenses were paid I might just go if the time was right. I am just too curious to say no. I don't know or understand how Maury and Jerry do those shows and have for so long. Good money, ya, but----Wow!
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@celticeagle (166939)
• Boise, Idaho
3 May 09
Hey Lady! Ugly side of life I am thinking.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
3 May 09
Heyya celticeagle! They do tell people all kinds of stuff to get them on those shows. They also foot the bills for a good episode. They have become very repetitive. Seems like the same ole cheaters over and over..lol..Thanks for responding.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
3 May 09
That's what I'm thinking too.
@kellyjeanne (1576)
• United States
5 May 09
I personally don't like them, nor do I watch them. There are much better things to watch on T.V. Purrs, Catwoman=^..^=
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
5 May 09
I agree my friend. There are more entertaining things to do and watch. Thanks for the response.
@candymarie (1368)
• Canada
4 May 09
I used to watch them, because they are addictive I guess lol. Makes me feel better about myself as well, lol. I say they MUST be staged, to an extent. Yes, maybe they are real life situations, but I mean, whomever is going on the show MUST know something is up, and then they're either mad, thinking it's funny, thinking it's an opportunity to, I don't know, spread their outlook on life or something. And no, I would not go onto a show like those shows without knowing what it was about, even if they told me, I'd tell them no.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
5 May 09
I think they have to be at least a little staged. Especially the last few years. At first...maybe not...but when they saw the ratings..I'm thinking so. No way I'd agree to coming on a show. They say everything to get people on there..reunion with old friends..long lost relative..makeover..I'm onto them..LOL
@ronaldinu (12422)
• Malta
3 May 09
These shows are crap. jerry springer and maury show are popular because people want to see crap and there are people who are ready to wash their dirty linen in public for a five minute of fame. I don't like watching these shows although sometimes I am curious to know what their topic is about. I do think that most of the shows are staged and exaggerated.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
3 May 09
Hi ronald! I think so too. I'm like you and have sit with my mouth open thinking..have these people no shame? I think they may have been more real at first but when they saw the ratings..well..then they started staging them. Thanks for the response.
@Shar19 (8231)
• United States
2 May 09
I think those shows are all staged. They're all just too predictable. What surprises me is the fact that the doctor's office had the shows on. You would think they would have had something more kid friendly on the television.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
2 May 09
Hi Shar! That's what I thought too! I was just sitting there looking around to see everyones reaction and they all seemed very into it..lol..I think your right that they are mostly staged. I can't imagine people getting up there and acting the way they do sometimes. Thanks for responding.
@syankee525 (6261)
• United States
3 May 09
i like jerry springer. its so stupid but funny.. now the maury is ok until its you are my baby daddies. what get me she slept with over 10 dudes and he feel sorry for them, ok i call them hoochie momma..
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
3 May 09
LOL..they are so stupid they can be funny at times. Those DNA shows kill me too. Thanks for the response.
@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
2 May 09
Hey Jen! I can't believe that there are so many stupid, disgusting low life morons that are willing to bring their trashy and pathetic lives on national tv! I have seen both shows and I find it really hard to believe that Jerry and Maury, who are very intelligent men actually host these shows! They make me so sick! I have watched them from time to time just out of disbelief! I keep hoping that they are staged, but I honestly think that they are real! And that's the worst part of it! These people exist and are that disgusting!
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
3 May 09
Heyya Opal! I agree that there are people out there capable of some crazy stuff! And crazier even to air it out on TV! WOW..it is crazy! Jerry had a little drama go on with him just before he ran for office when he was younger. He even used it in his campaign..lol..I think it might have been hooker related. Thanks for the input. Take care.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
3 May 09
The mind boggles...I have often wondered whatever possesses these people! I have watched Jerry Springer before but I've never seen the Maury show. I am inclined to think that some of the scenarios may be staged because although the world is a weird and wonderful place, is it really that weird? If it is and the J.S. is genuine be afraid, be very afraid... No I would not choose to be a guest and as far as watching it; I don't usually have a problem being entertained by mindless trash in fact I enjoy it, but Jerry Springer is too much even for me!
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
3 May 09
Hi paula! It would be a reason to be afraid..lol. Those people on there are outragous! Thanks for responding.
• United States
3 May 09
My son was telling me about one of his friends that had been on Jerry Springer. He said that the guy told him that he and his wife made up everything and went on the show and acted like they were split up and real mad. So yes, I would say a lot of the things you see on the show isn't true. I have watched Maury some, I call it the "your not the baby's daddy" show I just can't believe that women will get on there and keep getting tested again and again to see who the father is. I mean,some of them has had this done around 10 or more times and still don't know who the father is. I'd be to ashamed to get on tv like that, I'm sorry but before I'd do that I believe I'd just have to tell my kids that I didn't know who their father was when they got older. Anyway I haven't watched it in a long time because I think it stupid.
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
3 May 09
I figured there were things that happened like that. It just amazes me that there are people that will put theirselves out there like that. True or not. I would be humiliated by something like that. Thanks for the response.
@Jae2619 (1483)
• United States
3 May 09
I was flipping the channels on day not to long ago and come across the true hollywood story on the Trash Talk Shows and they were saying that most of them are totally made up. They were giving numbers like 5 out of 10 shows aired was true. Which i can see to a point. I myself could never go on a show like that, nor even Dr. Phil. I know we all have life issues but I don't need the whole world knowing my issues, let alone having to come back to my small neighborhood to face everyone. I watch these shows from time to time when there is nothing else on, and think my lord... where on earth are these people coming from, and don't they have any self respect?.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
5 May 09
No way I'd get on one either. I'm with you on that. Everybody does have issues but I'm more of a private person and I would take a beating before I talked about anything on TV. Much less the things those people get up there and say. Small towns would be the worst to come back to after being on TV..lol. Thanks for the response and take care.
@Ozarkgirl (774)
• United States
3 May 09
I dispise them totally, even if they are all staged they are still just so dirty and vulgar and I hate them!!!!!!!!
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
3 May 09
I'm not a fan either. Thanks for your opinion and take care.
@sid556 (30960)
• United States
3 May 09
Jerry Springer is the absolute worst. I have never watched an entire show. Maury isn't quite as bad but it gets old. One will confess some big dark secret on national tv. The victim ...shocked...never fails to get up and walk off the set with maury chasing and talking him/her into coming back. I used to occassionally watch Maury but that started getting almost as bad as Springer. I don't watch any of them now. Staged? I don't know. Would I air my dirty laundry on tv? No!
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
3 May 09
Hi sid! Jerry Springer is the worst! Maury is a little more mellow and has been known to have decent topics. No way I would be on there either. Thanks for the response.
@lilybug (21107)
• United States
2 May 09
I must admit that I do watch Maury once in awhile. I would never go on the show though. I don't understand why people what to put their business out there like that.
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@se7enthbird (8307)
• Philippines
3 May 09
i used to watch maury but gottired of it already. some people are in denial of having their own child from women they dont like so this woman puts their selves on a situation that the man can no longer deny. that is if they proved, that man is the father, but if it dont then that will be humiliating themselves. i watched a few of maury but not the jerry springer show.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
3 May 09
Hi se7enthbird! It seems like the same old things over and over. There are always a hundred people getting DNA tests..lol. No way I would air my personal problems..especially if they were crazy like that. Thanks for the response.
@jdyrj777 (6530)
• United States
5 May 09
I have heard the jerry springer show is staged. It sure seems like it to me. I dont know about the talk shows. I think they are real but i believe they know what the topic of the day is before they go. They have a thing at the end of the show something like: "if you have a mate that you think cheated call ######" So i belive they know the topic.
@jdyrj777 (6530)
• United States
6 May 09
Me either i dont even waste time watching them. Why would he want to break her heart in front of the world.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
5 May 09
It would seem to me they are staged too. I can't imagine their stories sometimes. I'm thinking about the other person not knowing the topic. I saw one where they told this woman she was getting a makeover so her lover could confess he was cheating. I would never be on one..lol..Thanks for the response.
@anniefannie (1737)
• United States
3 May 09
No I don't watch Jerry shows I think they are stupid and silly.I think some people would do anything for a little bit of money.I don't know how much they get paid but they couldn't pay me enough to do those things.I just think they are made up.
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
3 May 09
Hi anniefannie! I'm with you..I'd rather take a beating as be on those shows acting like that..lol..money or no money. Thanks for the response.