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stillcool

(34,407 posts)
13. this story makes me want to hide under my bed
Fri May 16, 2025, 08:25 AM
May 2025

I was so hoping it was the Onion, or Borowitz

According to the Daily Mail, which reviewed Worsoff's 35-page program proposal, the Canadian-born producer hopes to spark a nationwide dialogue on American identity by showcasing the perspectives of those who aspire to become citizens. Worsoff is most recognized for his role as a producer on the A&E reality show Duck Dynasty.
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The show reportedly opens with 12 pre-selected contestants arriving at Ellis Island aboard "The Citizen Ship," greeted by a celebrity host—ideally a naturalized American like Sofia Vergara or Ryan Reynolds—and a personalized baseball glove. Contestants then travel the country by train, competing in region-themed challenges, from log balancing in Wisconsin to rocket building in Cape Canaveral. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officials may be involved in vote tallying.

As the competition advances, eliminated contestants would receive over-the-top "American" consolation prizes—like a million airline miles, a $10,000 Starbucks card, or free gas for life—though no brands are officially linked to the project. Worsoff claims the show has major commercial appeal and strong potential for corporate sponsorship, according to the Daily Mail


https://www.newsweek.com/dhs-reality-tv-show-migrants-compete-citizenship-2073094

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Trap..... Lovie777 May 2025 #1
That is some Stephen King shit right there. Anyone remember "The Running Man?" Scrivener7 May 2025 #2
Yup Lemon Lyman May 2025 #5
Yes. I read the story, murielm99 May 2025 #24
Classic Ahh-nawd! BumRushDaShow May 2025 #7
Just noticed you beat me to it mdbl May 2025 #15
Ha! BumRushDaShow May 2025 #20
Actually, you can watch it on demand for free at Pluto.tv. mdbl May 2025 #39
Apparently it's available on BumRushDaShow May 2025 #42
A remake of the movie, much closer to the narrative of the novel, is going to be released this fall. Aristus May 2025 #25
Never read that one. sheshe2 May 2025 #34
Running Man is exactly where my mind went in a flash instant! slightlv May 2025 #51
Reminiscent to me of no_hypocrisy May 2025 #3
And the losers Danascot May 2025 #4
That was one of my first thoughts about this disgusting possibility. Paladin May 2025 #66
The Hunger Games is one step away Chasstev365 May 2025 #6
Still surprised no one brings it up in the GOP Primaries. Their base would eat that up. harun May 2025 #18
Or Squid Game. underpants May 2025 #53
They'll game show everything C_U_L8R May 2025 #8
Julius Fucik - Entrance of the Gladiators 3825-87867 May 2025 #9
He already floated thus idea during his Ferrets are Cool May 2025 #30
Ugh. FailureToCommunicate May 2025 #41
It could be something like the Squid Game nt doc03 May 2025 #10
We have reached peak white trash in our government. Ray Bruns May 2025 #11
That's it isn't it? Such a perfect description. Thanks. nt LittleGirl May 2025 #45
First Winners Kid Berwyn May 2025 #12
this story makes me want to hide under my bed stillcool May 2025 #13
I had seen the Newsweek one first before finding it on Huff Post BumRushDaShow May 2025 #17
I looked for the link from your post stillcool May 2025 #21
LOL and thanks! BumRushDaShow May 2025 #43
How dystopian mdbl May 2025 #14
I can easily see the hand of a moniss May 2025 #16
Or Donald Trump HereForTheParty May 2025 #72
I'm sorry, but this is disgusting gypsy11 May 2025 #19
Exactly! and Welcome to DU. nt LittleGirl May 2025 #47
Thanks gypsy11 May 2025 #68
How about a show azureblue May 2025 #22
That is one of the sickest ideas I've ever heard in my life Hekate May 2025 #23
These people are all insane. travelingthrulife May 2025 #26
The cult's favorite part of the show, of course, will be showing what happens to the losers William Seger May 2025 #27
This is absolutely nwduke May 2025 #28
Asswipe treats thus entire presidency like a reality show. Ferrets are Cool May 2025 #29
But yet he lives in a fantasy world. twodogsbarking May 2025 #31
Noem already blew her budget, now she wants a plane and a reality tv show. travelingthrulife May 2025 #32
Will it be held in the Coliseum... 3catwoman3 May 2025 #33
Disgusting! Oopsie Daisy May 2025 #35
Can't have a show without advertisers. BOYCOTT the living SHIT out of all of them Bengus81 May 2025 #36
How about a reality TV show where a bloated-lipped dog murderer Aviation Pro May 2025 #37
how ABSOLUTELY INSANE!! orleans May 2025 #38
Donald Trump's The Immigrant on Fox Network IbogaProject May 2025 #40
More like who can buy trumps gold card. republianmushroom May 2025 #44
Commodus himself will compete in the arena after drugging his opponent Marcuse May 2025 #46
Commodus 🤣 sheshe2 May 2025 #56
The logical, probably inevitable, consequence of performance politics. malthaussen May 2025 #48
And a minstrel show at half-time.... hadEnuf May 2025 #49
Heartstoppingly VILE. 50 Shades Of Blue May 2025 #50
Four words.... keroro gunsou May 2025 #52
I used to watch reality shows back in the day, it's semi-reality at best tornado34jh May 2025 #54
Getting Trolled? North Coast Lawyer May 2025 #55
That's what I thought, too Mz Pip May 2025 #67
Teo things: liberalgunwilltravel May 2025 #57
I had to make sure this wasn't an article by The Onion. :O C Moon May 2025 #58
Right there with you CM DENVERPOPS May 2025 #59
Good lord, what next? boonecreek May 2025 #60
Will it model the Hunger Games? Renew Deal May 2025 #61
I have no hope for this country. KatyaR May 2025 #62
Department of Homeland Security. A gift from that asshole GW Bush suegeo May 2025 #63
And once again, the cruelty is the point. 😠 ShazzieB May 2025 #64
They all think America is a reality show. hamsterjill May 2025 #65
What's that saying? BumRushDaShow May 2025 #69
That's fucking evil sakabatou May 2025 #70
This a real story? JPPaverage May 2025 #71
Hunger Games recux. n/t rambler_american May 2025 #73
As awful as this sounds... Imperialism Inc. May 2025 #74
I'm guessing it'll be bloodier than an English grammar Ilsa May 2025 #75
I smell that feckless asshole Mark Burnett involved in this. After all, that Aussie prick gave us The Apprentice AZLD4Candidate May 2025 #76
My first thought was of the America TV riverbendviewgal May 2025 #77
Wow. Mr. Evil May 2025 #78
Entertainment for the unwashed to keep them amused. Worked since Roman times and probable before. nt Evolve Dammit May 2025 #79
This already happened, didn't it? It was called "The Hunger Games". SupportSanity May 2025 #80
Next up: "Running Man" TygrBright May 2025 #81
Or "Gladiator" LastLiberal in PalmSprings May 2025 #83
It'll be produced by the same guy who does Dumbfuck Dynasty Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin May 2025 #82
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