UntamedDOG 0 #1 May 31, 2005 Tonight I saw a new "reality" show on FOX called "Hell's Kitchen". It’s your typical FOX style trash. The premise of this show is just juvenile. It's about a “Master” Chief that bosses around a bunch of newbie chiefs in hopes of winning a contest. This head chief in charge is in a position to show the world what kind of leadership he is capable of, yet he just makes himself look unemployable. He act like a drill sergeant, but then talks about how important his reputation is. I take offense because I have delt with scum like this in my career. I never think twice about walking out on a job in these circumstances. What is the point of this crap? Haven't these so called "reality" shows gotten old yet? When the show is over, what restaurant owner would want to hire this pathetic fuck? Why do people get off on watching people treat each other so badly? This garbage just has to stop. I’m never watching this show again. Has anyone ever had a boss like this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 May 31, 2005 Quotewhat restaurant owner would want to hire this pathetic fuck? I'm guessing you meant "Master Chef" cause right now I'm picturing some old Navy NCO yelling at people. "HoooYahhhh Master Chief!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #3 May 31, 2005 The point is they don't have to pay for actors. It's essentially free for them. The prize at the end is still far less than what they would have shelled out for actual talent. Until that changes or people work for free we will have reality TVTunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #4 May 31, 2005 I actually found it quite entertaining. His approach IS very military-like, but I think that is the point. It may seem excessive, but it is a "break you down to build you up" approach just as the military uses. Some don't like it, but it IS effective. It will weed out the people who really don't want to be there or don't want it bad enough or just plain can't handle it. Once you have the people who make it through that stage, you start building them up and you will be working with the ones who really have what it takes. Like Paige said, the beauty of it is that if they don't like it, they can leave. It is a TV contest and they all signed up for it. It is not a real job hiring situation. Heck, they could make them all get naked and run through the streets or eat cow eyeballs if they wanted to. It is a contest for a prize, that's all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craichead 0 #5 May 31, 2005 QuoteWhen the show is over, what restaurant owner would want to hire this pathetic fuck? The chef is Gordon Ramsay, a top chef in England who owns a few of his own restaurants. He doesn't need anybody to hire him. The show is a spinoff of a British reality TV show (as most American reality TV shows are). _Pm__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #6 May 31, 2005 i'm so sorry you get all our crap.. but then... the first series of hells kitchen was actually not too bad. (the one we've just had was shit) Gordon Ramsay is a legend. Great chef and known for his temper. Thats just the way he is, not an act for the cameras. I dont know a lot about head chefs, but i'm led to believe they are all pretty much like this? anyhow, he's got a new series out here where he goes to people who have restraunts already that are failing and he gets them in shape. Hillarious!Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #7 May 31, 2005 QuoteWhen the show is over, what restaurant owner would want to hire this pathetic fuck? Yeah, you beat me to it... Ramsay isnt looking for work, dont worry.. And if you think celebrity chefs are a big thing in the US, it doesnt compare to the level of exposure these guys get in the UK. They really are the new rock stars.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craichead 0 #8 May 31, 2005 Quotei'm so sorry you get all our crap.. LOL, well the American versions are usually all crap, but some of the original shows out of the UK can be quite good. I'm a BBC America junkie. Quoteanyhow, he's got a new series out here where he goes to people who have restraunts already that are failing and he gets them in shape. Hillarious! Kitchen Nightmares! Love that show! We haven't seen any new episodes lately, though... _Pm__ "Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeemax 0 #9 May 31, 2005 i can do videos of any UK shit if you want No offense, but america ruined the office Phoenix Fly - High performance wingsuits for skydiving and BASE Performance Designs - Simply brilliant canopies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #10 June 1, 2005 Hell Kitchen is a movie with [drool]Angelina Jollie [/drool]You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #11 June 1, 2005 Quotei can do videos of any UK shit if you want No offense, but america ruined the office Oh god, did they ever. We even get pussified versions of Top Gear, I'm told. I only watch the REAL Top Gear. If it doesn't have Jeremy Clarkson absolutely going off on the cars, I don't wanna watch it :)cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
