There Goes the Neighborhood

I can't believe this show. First, How are all these families able to take this much time off of work? Your going to give up your off time to compete on another reality show? Two, Would you be willing to abandon your property for the duration of the show if you are voted out? Three, what numskull town zoning board is going to allow that Berlin wall erected? look at the hoops you have to jump through to build anything. If one of my neighbors pitched this idea to me for anything less than a guaranteed 2 million, I'd slam the door in their face. The add for this week says they are going to root through each others' homes. Did the recession hit this block hard? Are they that desperate for 250 grand?

If these people really are neighbors, after this "game" is over it's going to be an uncomfortable block to live on.  Watched the 1st ep.  If I was in the game and had to "pick" 2 families to be voted on by the rest, I'd roll some dice in front of them all and pick them at random.  Takes out the "We chose you because..." factor that's going to cause ill feelings (which the producers want for "good TV".)

Originally posted by MrTim If these people really are neighbors, after this "game" is over it's going to be an uncomfortable block to live on.  Watched the 1st ep.  If I was in the game and had to "pick" 2 families to be voted on by the rest, I'd roll some dice in front of them all and pick them at random.  Takes out the "We chose you because..." factor that's going to cause ill feelings (which the producers want for "good TV".) About the only part I liked was the 2 slacker kids thinking about breaking through the wall.  I'd be planning an escape too....

Me too! It's like living in a underdeveloped country like Cambodia or Malawi on that game show!