Are there ideas that haven’t been done?

@AmbiePam (95111)
United States
January 16, 2025 2:01pm CST
You know how paid survey sites (Please DO NOT mention any specific survey sites as that is against Mylot rules) ask you to watch episodes of (mostly) new shows and then ask you questions afterwards about what you watched? I was watching a sitcom on one of those survey sites yesterday, and I thought how companies were scraping the bottom of the barrel with ideas, right down to the names of shows (although I realize those are subject to change). Are there any ideas that haven’t been done that people would watch? Because I bet some people have fresh ideas, they just wouldn’t attract an audience. But hey, if we are going to copy past show ideas, can we copy clean or family friendly ideas too?
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• Defuniak Springs, Florida
16 Jan
There used to be one of them that paid out for watching tv show premieres and then answering questions. lol
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@AmbiePam (95111)
• United States
17 Jan
I remember that one.
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• Defuniak Springs, Florida
17 Jan
@AmbiePam This not being able to text you during the week drives me crazy lol! We need to get your phone fixed
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@AmbiePam (95111)
• United States
17 Jan
@thislittlepennyearns I keep thinking people are mad at me, and then I remember….
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@Juliaacv (51917)
• Canada
16 Jan
I only belong to 1 survey site these days. I haven't had any surveys like that, they are mostly for purchases, to be consumed or used in the home. I would much rather myLot than do a survey.
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@AmbiePam (95111)
• United States
17 Jan
I can’t afford not to do surveys if I want to buy anyone any presents or send anyone any Christmas or birthday cards. They even pay for some of my prescriptions. Because disability certainly doesn’t pay all the bills. I have my limits though. I sat through that middling 20 minute sitcom for the money, but they frequently ask me to watch 40 minute dramas, and that is too long for me! I’m very glad you Mylot over surveys.
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@kareng (64425)
• United States
23h
I think they need new blood in there; as in new writers and/or creators. All of the movies that have been re-created are basically Crapola. Just need fresh ideas and good imaginations to make it happen.
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@kareng (64425)
• United States
9h
@AmbiePam Sure!
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@AmbiePam (95111)
• United States
22h
Thank you for actually answering my question!
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@wolfgirl569 (109728)
• Marion, Ohio
16 Jan
I don't do to many surveys
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@rakski (128442)
• Philippines
16 Jan
I think it is mostly the same
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@RasmaSandra (81617)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Jan
I only take surveys online without videos, Somehow my PC does not play the videos the sites provide, YouTube works fine just not when a video is in a survey,
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@GardenGerty (161544)
• United States
13h
You know, there is nothing new under the sun, but things I see today give me pause. Even reels on Facebook seem very inappropriate.
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@snowy22315 (183617)
• United States
16 Jan
Maybe something like a family biking across the country or something..and the people they meet along the way. That might be interesting.
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@AmbiePam (95111)
• United States
16 Jan
I’d definitely watch that.
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@snowy22315 (183617)
• United States
16 Jan
@AmbiePam I would too.
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@allknowing (138905)
• India
16 Jan
Ssurveys are not for me.
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@Manasha (2845)
• Pondicherry, India
17h
You’re so right—some of the newer show ideas feel like they’re running on fumes. It’s almost like they’re recycling for the sake of filling time slots. There’s definitely room for fresh, creative concepts, but I agree—it can be hard to draw a big audience unless the idea has some kind of "hook." It would be great to see more family-friendly or clean comedies again. They always seem to have lasting appeal because they’re relatable and can be enjoyed by all ages. Hopefully, we’ll see a revival of those wholesome vibes soon!
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@AmbiePam (95111)
• United States
13h
I would absolutely love that if we saw a revival of the family friendly type of shows. I think people are so eager for that kind of thing that they would be a hit.
@jstory07 (140838)
• Roseburg, Oregon
18h
I like doing surveys and watching videos about funny things that pets do.
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@JudyEv (343537)
• Rockingham, Australia
12h
There is a list somewhere of basic story plots. Variations on these are used but basically all novels are based on one of these ideas.
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@AmbiePam (95111)
• United States
11h
That would be interesting to find.
@andriaperry (117559)
• Anniston, Alabama
23h
I don't do surveys anymore, they get on my nerves.
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• United States
13h
There's no such thing as a new idea in Hollywood.
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• Philippines
2h
I never try that. Why? because I never pass their qualifications, Lol! I just don't want to tell something that is not true about me.