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Are you smarter than a fifth grader?

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Historyman
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Have you seen this show....pretty amusing.

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They definitely could not have found a more fitting host.

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They definitely could not have found a more fitting host.
Yes, Foxworthy is a great choice for the part but I just cannot figure out his glasses, is he trying to look smart.

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personally i think the show is retarded, that actually goes for all reality tv and such

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libertymark wrote: personally i think the show is retarded, that actually goes for all reality tv and such
Yeah, because the sitcoms have really been burning it up entertainment wise lately.

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I am fed up with all the "primetime" lineup of tv gameshows. I wish they would let it all go.

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im tired of house getting kicked for american idol

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First, House owes its continued existence to the fact that an audience found it in its first season when it followed Idol. Prior to that its ratings were abysmal.

Second, I can't wait for the day the networks pick up my idea for a game show called "Holier Than Thou." In it, two purportedly pious individuals compete is a series of challenges to demonstrate their devotion to religion. Challenges will include: "Anointing of feet," "How Holy is your water?," "Jew, Muslim, or Working Mother: Which is to Blame," and everyone's favorite "Cure That Gay!" Winners get taken in the Rapture. The host will be either Ted Haggard or Wink Martindale, haven't decided which.

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I like House and it needs be on more often, but in my opinion Criminal Minds is the best show on tv.

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Unfortunately I didn't see it yesterday but apparently a second grade social studies question yesterday was:

What President’s face is on the dime?

The contestant had to use a cheat...

I thought it was amusing at first but it's quickly becoming pretty retarded. I know some people can be pretty stupid but some are just ridiculous... plus the 5th grader putting 89 cups in 5 1/2 gallons... how can you be 1 off without being told to do so?? Plus, all the coming up after the commercial teasers and the huge recap/introduction at the beginning take up way too much airtime.

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If you traveled across the US's northern border, in what country would you find yourself?

The contestant had to use a cheat.

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Man, tha's got me THROWED

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the show's so fake, i could barely stand to watch it...
(although i did choose it over smallville, effectively ending a six-year relationship...)

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LibertyMarie wrote: the show's so fake, i could barely stand to watch it...
(although i did choose it over smallville, effectively ending a six-year relationship...)
Read in the small print of the credits -- the kids are given the textbooks from which the answers are taken. They aren't given the answers but they are told, "Study these books." Also some of the kids have previous acting experience.

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oh em gee, this show is DUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

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