I read a Riverside Press-Enterprise news in San Bernardino on yet another "Reality Show"[this cuts out the writer's Input for a cheaply made product with cash flow potential].
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by Staff Writer A 'Survivor Knockoff: "Homeless Survivor" where the competitors are homeless people in from the streets. [I already don't like the premise]. Living near an alternative rock station KCXX (103.9 - FM). This "Dick and Justice show can possibly do better than be a temporary ratings booster. The competition: racing shopping carts, opening cans of food the fastest and picking up cans while riding a tricycle. I read that San Bernadino City Officials are humorless on this subject which suits me fine. It’s a ratings rational. It is pathetic that people already on the margins of society are further reduced to another reality based tv show. And the prizes: A "temporary" home, some cash and a haircut. The competitors said they love the idea and don't feel they're being exploited. I don't know exposure of an individuals plight can help him or her struggling to get their lives back in order; but just a temp home, a bit of money and a haircut? There should be more like a permanent home, work/training in radio/ tv or video production. And 1 to 250,000 in their name and accountants showing her/him the best ways to live off the money without touching the princible(hope that's correct?) 1 to 250,000 or more. They may not be millionaires but with permanent housing, interest money montly, by-montly or annually plus possible annuity and ed or re educa- tion. If this concept is better looked into and expanded the D&J show would have more than a one-time gimic or someone will do it better then the homeless, sheltered, and working poor too can reap benefits otherwise denied us in this "slowed down-return to '1980's economy. What do San Bernadinians or others think? Send me a bus or airling ticket or Housesitters tell me how I can break in… to the House Sitting business folks, not homes. Questions? Opinions? You Know The Drill Folks. 255 9th Street For Joe Only |