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Utopia is a brand new type of reality show from Fox. Utopia features a group of 15 everyday people whisked to an isolated wilderness location in the U.S. – for an entire year – and challenges them to create their own civilization. It seems to focus on primitive skills and group cooperation. However a lot of the people on the show have shown wild personalities already, that could make things complicated. Like on Big Brother and Survivor, there will be eliminations. As the Utopians build the new society, each contestant must try to become indispensable to the group or risk being exiled to their regular lives and replaced by potential newcomers. In an relatively unusual format for television, Utopia is actually running right now live on the internet, since Aug. 29th! You can watch everything through the live cameras recording the events of the shows now at http://www.utopiatv.com/ It's free to watch for 5 minutes, or make an account and watch two live camera views online for free any time you want. For $5 a month you can get 4 camera views and some other perks, if you're interested in those extras. So what makes this show any different than Survivor or Big Brother? Well, for one thing it's supposed to run for an entire year which is insane. There's a pregnant woman among the contestants who is going to give birth on the show. It's day one and one contestant, Josh, was wasted out of his mind. He's not a pretty drunk. Which was very funny and kind of terrifying. Josh is 6'6" and towers over everyone. It was a bizarre scene to see unfold live (with more insane quotes from him than anyone's heard on reality TV years spewed out in about 45 minutes), but all part of the fun of a fledgling TV show with live feeds. By the way, Josh makes chickens. Josh might not be coming back though, since the group is in a tizzy. What will happen next? Check out the feeds for yourself, and discuss them here. (Note: it's also a TV show version that will start soon. If people need a spoiler free TV show version of the thread we can do that as well.) So apologies for the rather simple introduction but this show has come out of nowhere, and we need to separate it from other reality TV threads. I'll get cast bios up next, but you can check out the feeds right now http://www.utopiatv.com/ and comment on them now here with other goons! Casting: The initial group living together in the wilderness and barebones compound Name: Aaron  Vitals: 26, single Habitat of Origin: Jackson, MS Occupation: Private chef Skillset: Cooking, foraging, personal training Natural Enemies: The unhealthy Behavioral Quirks: He sets six daily eating alarms Aaron’s Utopia: Everyone working together for one simple goal: survival Name: Amanda  Vitals: 30, in an open relationship Habitat of Origin: Seattle, WA Occupation: Behavioral specialist Skillset: Patience, organizing/planning, singing Most Likely To: Gain weight in Utopia Natural Enemies: Anyone who suspects she’s pregnant Amanda’s Utopia: One big happy family “I’m pregnant, but not powerless,” says Amanda, who plans to keep the baby a secret as long as she can in Utopia. Name: Bella  Vitals: 45, single Habitat of Origin: Griffin, GA Occupation: Real estate entrepreneur, doomsday prepper Skillset: Has been ready for Utopia for 10 years Most Likely To: Compost her own feces. “I can help make pooping a romantic experience,” she promises. Natural Enemies: Clothing, cat-haters, Tinder Behavioral Quirks: Digging holes, spontaneously crying, snacking on leaves Bella’s Utopia: Fifteen earthly spirits (one of whom is her soulmate), connecting deeply with nature while showing the world a different way to treat the planet. Name: Bri  Vitals: 20, single Habitat of Origin: Westminster, CA Occupation: Veterinary aide Skillset: Farming, raising livestock, horseback riding, canning fruits and vegetables, Most Likely To: Build Utopia in the image of Miley Cyrus’ “We Can’t Stop” video Natural Enemies: Anyone who gets between her and the BOYS Behavioral Quirks: Talking about humans like she isn’t one Bri’s Utopia: Bri nuzzling her horse on the cover of a supermarket paperback “It would be nice to be the prettiest girl in Utopia -- that way, I could have my pick of the men,” says the first generation Vietnamese-American free spirit, who’s passionate about animal rights and makin’ jam! Name: Chris  Vitals: 25, single Habitat of Origin: Cary, NC Occupation: Glass blower, chili farmer Skillset: Skateboarding, surfing, shredding, guitar-playing Most Likely To: Turn your frown upside-down, man Natural Enemies: Bad vibes Behavioral Quirks: Prone to humblebragging Chris’ Utopia: The Island of the Lotus-eaters from The Odyssey, except with chili peppers “Bible bangers drive me nuts,” he says. Name: Dave  Nickname: “5th Avenue” Vitals: 31, single Habitat of Origin: Queens, NY Occupation: Homeless/Unemployed Skillset: Sales, hustling, amateur barbering, smooth-talking Zodiac Sign: Virgo Expressed In Emojis: Barbershop, Statue of Liberty, moneybag, angel Most Likely To: Regale his fellow Utopians with tales from the clink, cut Mike’s hair Natural Enemies: The U.S. Justice Department Dave’s Utopia: “In the streets all we have is each other. So in order for Utopia to work, we gotta be like a tribe.” “On paper, I’m written off,” says 5th Avenue Dave, a former drug dealer and burglar who’s been in and out of jail since 17. “I wanna show the world that ex-convicts and felons can make a change.” Name: Dedeker  Vitals: 26, polyamorous relationship Habitat of Origin: Los Angeles Occupation: Model, motion-capture artist, belly dancer Skillset: Cheese-making, social mediating Most Likely To: Take away some boys from Bri Natural Enemies: People who just don’t get it Behavioral Quirks: Spontaneous nudity Dedeker’s Utopia: The Garden of Earthly Delights, your favorite Flemish Primitive triptych from art history class In Utopia, Dedeker wants everyone to feel safe, warm, and comfortable… with her non-traditional sexuality:polyamory! “I’m not a freak. I’m not a sex addict. This is not a kink,” says the liberal lover, who hopes to educate fellow Utopians on a little-known curriculum. Name: Hex  Vitals: 25, single Habitat of Origin: Detroit, MI Occupation: Unemployed Skillset: Hunting, fishing, gathering Most Likely To: “Accidentally” shoot Jonathan with her bow and arrow Natural Enemies: Corporations, turtlenecks Behavioral Quirks: Piercing, unflinching honesty Hex’s Utopia: “There are three evils in the world: money, power, and religion,” says Hex. “My Utopia would have none.” Name: Jonathan  Vitals: 44, married, two kids Habitat of Origin: Church Hill, TN Occupation: Pastor, high school coach Skillset: Building, hunting, fishing, preaching Most Likely To: Baptize people when they least expect it Natural Enemies: Nonbelievers Behavioral Quirks: The persistent belief that God exists in his physical person Jonathan’s Utopia: John 3:16 "When I go to Utopia, God goes to Utopia,” proclaims this human being, who hopes to build a church and baptize His fellow Utopians. Really! Preacher Jon believes that God must be at the center of any Utopia, and hopes to rally the others for weekly services. Name: Josh Possibly kicked off the show following a day one incident!  Vitals: 36, long-distance relationship, father Habitat of Origin: Salt Lake City, UT Occupation: General contractor Skillset: Building, cooking, sewing, fishing, hunting, bragging Most Likely To: Erect new structures Natural Enemies: Wet blankets who don’t want to hang in his “Love Shack” Behavioral Quirks: Flaunting his sexuality like a peacock in the wild Josh’s Utopia: Caligula’s Rome Name: Mike  Vitals: 33, single Habitat of Origin: New York City Occupation: Associate attorney Skillset: Litigation, haircare, delusions of grandeur Most Likely To: Try and line up 4-5 dates in the first week Natural Enemies: “Born again Christians, racists, fascists...pretty much anybody way on the left or way on the right” Behavioral Quirks: Gavel-wielding, fondling of own hair Mike’s Utopia: You must mean “Miketopia,” a metropolis teeming with pretty girls, hair salons, and a healthy supply of condoms. “We have a much better chance of creating a society if I’m managing the rules.” Name: Nikki  Vitals: 29, single Habitat of Origin: Brooklyn, NY Occupation: Medical/holistic doctor, life coach, herbalist, yoga instructor Skillset: Gardening, intense eye-gazing, cuddling Most Likely To: Last the longest Natural Enemies: No-Touching policies, unchecked capitalism Nikki’s Utopia: An endless group hug “It’s not about the orgasm, it’s about the process,” says the holistic doctor and tantric sex enthusiast sure to take a hands-on approach to communal living. Name: Red  Vitals: 42, married, father Habitat of Origin: Cecilia, KY Occupation: Handyman, farmer, boozemaker, home builder, natural medicine man Skillset: See “Occupation” above. The guy can do it all. Most Likely To: Get high on his home-grown “Red’s Meds”, land his own spin-off Natural Enemies: Lazy people, stupid people, dentists Behavioral Quirks: Speaks exclusively in folksy proverbs Red’s Utopia: “Little honey, little shine, you’ll feel all fine.” Brought his own jug of moonshine Name: Rob  Vitals: 38, engaged Habitat of Origin: JERSEY Occupation: Security programmer Skillset: Survival training, hunting, fishing, camping, complaining Most Likely To: Bleed red, white, and blue when someone punches him out Natural Enemies: Humans Rob’s Utopia: An entire army of Rob clones gleefully helping him dig his own grave “I’m a Goddamn patriot,” says proud Jersey son Rob, who’s excited to represent “the real ‘Merica” in a Utopia he suspects will be filled with “liberals, hippies, kumbayahs, and hairy-legged broads.” Spiky Ooze fucked around with this message at 06:43 on Aug 30, 2014 |
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So it seems like he put his hands on a girl and tried to forcibly kiss her, this was after slapping her on the rear end, which was after they had some words because he flashed her with his junk. Edit: They cannot even manage to not speak over each other with a "he who has the conch, speaks" system, this is going to be a fantastic train wreck and this will not likely last 365 days. ToastyPotato fucked around with this message at 05:50 on Aug 30, 2014 |
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Aug 30, 2014 05:47
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That's what I find so entertaining already is that they have no idea what they're doing. It sounds like they're going to demand this guy is booted, but they don't even really know what the rules are. edit: most people on the live feeds hitting the sack now. They have to sleep on the ground with some blankets at this point. How sloshed and bonkers Josh was tonight on the feeds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBvDZIV9xIg He was removed for the time being and it's a pretty strong bet that he can't come back so we'll see. Spiky Ooze fucked around with this message at 06:54 on Aug 30, 2014 |
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Aug 30, 2014 05:57
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This is only Day 1... by Day 20 they'll be sick of each other. This show has the same premise as "Paradise Hotel" in that people will be removed and added periodically and perpetual. I don't see FOX devoting an entire year to this though. If this show lasts through Christmas I'll be surprised.
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Aug 30, 2014 08:58
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They should cancel it. But not tell them and continue to film it through the unmanned cameras. See how long they last.
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Aug 30, 2014 10:23
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The BBC tried to do something a bit like this only way less extreme and less insane in 2000, called castaway. It was a bit of a trainwreck. Even without having to build their own houses, forrage for food, take part in eliminations OR being filmed 24/7, most people just couldn't cope with the isolation or get along with their neighbours. This seems like it will be ten times worse in every respect.
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Aug 30, 2014 11:39
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Fox is probably aware of this and just wants a trainwreck to happen. Fox reality shows are usually meant to be trashier versions of shows done on other networks.
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Aug 30, 2014 15:21
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Robnoxious posted:I don't see FOX devoting an entire year to this though. Well it's very cheap, basically just people roughing it here in the US in the mountains. Might actually be doable. Anyway this morning they're worried about mountain lions eating them soon because they're exposed at night. So much better than the Big Brother feeds.
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Aug 30, 2014 15:57
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This is going to be an amazing trainwreak. I hope they try to go full on Gault. *edit* Can they try to enslave each other?
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Aug 30, 2014 17:26
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Oh man, this pastor is more preachy than Jocasta was on BB. Edit: they're cooking breakfast and talking about getting rid of booze. Please don't do that. iNteg fucked around with this message at 17:46 on Aug 30, 2014 |
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Aug 30, 2014 17:43
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Drunk Josh traumatized them last night. They'll probably get over that quickly because they're going to be doing lots of manual labor. Nothing like a brewski after that. oh: and Josh is back with the group now. Just sitting there quiet. And Hex is with medics? She was super hung over this morning, not sure why she needs medics. Spiky Ooze fucked around with this message at 18:33 on Aug 30, 2014 |
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Aug 30, 2014 18:26
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Spiky Ooze posted:Drunk Josh traumatized them last night. They'll probably get over that quickly because they're going to be doing lots of manual labor. Nothing like a brewski after that. Of course Josh is coming back. Half the group "felt bad" about just banishing someone for their first mistake, because gently caress the 2 women he harassed, one of whom he basically assaulted and threatened, and the one guy who had to physically intervene three times, the third of which was basically the beginning of a real fight. "That's not their Utopia". 
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Aug 30, 2014 18:44
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I guess he's having a trial or something later. He's trying to mend fences with people though. update: so I tried premium. Three of the girls are comfortable just hanging out fully nude apparently. Got all the guys joining them around the swimming hole. Wonder why. Spiky Ooze fucked around with this message at 20:20 on Aug 30, 2014 |
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Aug 30, 2014 18:52
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Spiky Ooze posted:update: so I tried premium. Do they censor the language on the premium feeds? That's the most annoying part about it (also on BBAD) for me.
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Aug 30, 2014 22:44
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Wow, they're changing money. Makes this seem even trashier.
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Aug 30, 2014 22:51
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I've heard a lot of swearing today. I think it's because it's totally allowed on premium, but just the two additional feedsquote:Is the content in the Premium Passport environment suitable for children? So I guess cams 1,2 are always going to intended to be SFW as possible. Gaunab posted:Wow, they're changing money. Makes this seem even trashier. That's reality TV for you! I'll be honest though they're doing a lot of gardening, construction, and planning stuff already that is 1000x more mature than anything I've seen since The Colony. There are a lot of experts at actual skill sets on the show which is nice. feed update: Hex is coming back from the doctor any minute then they're having a group meeting about Josh's fate. update 2: Hex is back with them now. So meeting coming whenever. Spiky Ooze fucked around with this message at 23:18 on Aug 30, 2014 |
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Aug 30, 2014 22:53
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Pahonix posted:Do they censor the language on the premium feeds? That's the most annoying part about it (also on BBAD) for me. Premium censors nothing based on the large amount of nudity at this point.
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Aug 30, 2014 23:15
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I have no idea how John de Mol keeps selling you guys television shows. The dutch original of this was godawful and soon you will hate everything about this show.
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Aug 30, 2014 23:26
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Just caught the end of Josh's trial. They're letting him stay but he can't drink alcohol for 90 days. Bella and Bri don't agree with him staying and are trying to talk to production about it.
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Aug 31, 2014 00:32
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Decided to check out the stream for a few minutes, they've spent the last 15 talking about starting an artisan cheese business.  edit: wow they are terrible with the cows. :/ Bright Future fucked around with this message at 03:26 on Aug 31, 2014 |
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Aug 31, 2014 03:22
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They got yelled at for bringing the cows in the pond to give them a swim earlier. Funniest warning message I've ever heard.
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Aug 31, 2014 03:55
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Cows don't swim, right? There's a vet there (Bri), she would know that. If you've ever lived or road traveled in the sticks (ie vast farmland) you occasionally go over cow grates. They are put there because cows will not cross them because those dumb dumbs think they will fall through them. Or at least that's what my Wisconsin uncles always told me. For all I know they were clowning me because I am the "city boy".
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Aug 31, 2014 04:10
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The vet Bri and the guitar guy Chris are gonna gently caress at any moment's notice. Dude was almost full up her shorts into a fingerbang while they delighted by the waterfall. For all I know it might have happened. The preggers chick (Amanda) told everyone in the colony. Bella is straight up insane and had a "restraining order" drawn up by lawyer guy Mike against Sloshy Joshy for getting a bit tanked on the mead and making lewd passes. Crazy Bella later violated the order by backpedaling her accusations in a one-on-one confab with her assailant where she disclosed "yer such a great guy." Bella is the one to watch... she's a straight up nutter with a victim complex. As long as you piss and defecate on her garden for all important nutrients you are helping the world's cause. She's dialed some of her neurosis back but it's still there and ready to bubble to a frothy head. I ain't paying for this poo poo but it's all ready a million mile better than The Derrick/Frankie Show.
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Aug 31, 2014 08:47
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Yeah it's ridiculously amusing. Better casting than other channels, i.e. CBS, has practically ever shown. Even the pot growing, ugly, but nice little hillbilly is a breath of fresh air. Preacher is the only really typical boring guy but his misery in the place makes it worth it. Oh an Aaron talks WAY too much about his freaking cook job. Like hours worth lecturing people yesterday about rations. That was annoying. Also they don't have birth control and that girl Dedeker wants a relationship with 3-4 people. Might be dealing with more than one babby.
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Aug 31, 2014 18:45
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So Aaron (the ripped bossy chef) technically threatened Red (a diminutive hillbilly) with death today saying he would put him in the dirt. They were in a screaming match acting like they were about to punch each other for awhile, after Aaron's been shooting down his ideas. Red has disappeared. Probably talking to production now. It's funny that literally just fighting over the conceptual stuff of the show, managing their Utopia. A huge break from the "game show" type format of reality TV. edit: oh I forgot Bella (skinny older women blonde hair) killed a chicken by accident earlier by feeding it citrus. That pissed some people off. Spiky Ooze fucked around with this message at 02:05 on Sep 1, 2014 |
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Sep 1, 2014 01:55
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Ahh so it was Bella that killed that drat chicken. That loving chicken dying has started a whirlwind of drama today. Has Bella copped to it because the biggest point of inquiry right now is if the chicken is safe to eat. They don't know if it died from salmonella or whatever other diseases kills poultry. Bella is a hot mess and getting on everyone's tits with her Bossy Boots Holier-Than-Thou stance on goddamned everything!
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Sep 1, 2014 02:10
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At this rate they won't make it to day 30.
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Sep 1, 2014 02:12
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ToastyPotato posted:At this rate they won't make it to day 30. They've got bows and knives. I give it a few more weeks before the Katniss looking girl (Hex) wins.
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Sep 1, 2014 02:19
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Deer season starts Tuesday... and there have all ready been deer wandering through the compound. Hex and Red gonna cap some venison!
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Sep 1, 2014 02:50
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This is my favorite kind of stupid. I got premium just to watch the eventual breakdown of everything and everybody. Edit: Are the premium streams still censored for language? I'm getting audio cuts and that's what I assume they are. Lava Lamp Goddess fucked around with this message at 03:12 on Sep 1, 2014 |
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Sep 1, 2014 03:04
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Lava Lamp Goddess posted:Edit: Are the premium streams still censored for language? I'm getting audio cuts and that's what I assume they are. They wouldn't show a guy put a caught fish out of it's misery with a rock but no problem showing tits and rear end and dongs when they bathe at the waterfall.
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Sep 1, 2014 03:44
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Red is still super loving pissed about being threatened. And he's drinking. Haha. The preacher and Dave the ex con (his best friend) are trying to calm him down. Audio does seem choppy right now. update: Another group meeting! Red and the preacher are threatening to walk off. Spiky Ooze fucked around with this message at 04:17 on Sep 1, 2014 |
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Sep 1, 2014 04:02
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It's been less than three days and things are already falling apart. It's beautiful. I don't like the way Red walks around with his compound bow.
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Sep 1, 2014 04:18
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Yeah this video linked earlier is amazing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBvDZIV9xIg Awkward horrible drunkenness on night 1. Heh. I'm so glad this is happening. Does anybody know how voting/elimination works? Aaron here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYBl-eWxBRQ) goes on about how two votes will put a candidate up for elimination by America. But there are also replacements?! Waa EDIT: Oh according to Wik: Every month three pioneers will be nominated and could be sent back to their everyday lives. The live streamers will decide which new pioneers get their chance to become Utopian. Lampsacus fucked around with this message at 06:02 on Sep 1, 2014 |
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Sep 1, 2014 05:26
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Lava Lamp Goddess posted:It's been less than three days and things are already falling apart. It's beautiful. I don't think the she WS production explained the goal very well. It was also cast based on how many people they think would gently caress.
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Sep 1, 2014 07:10
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The most hilarious bullshit is going on today. Red, the hillbilly, has proposed the 'Utopia State of Freedom'. Basically areas that these people (Red, maybe the preacher?) "own" and other can only be invited into. In these ares there will be no nudity because it makes people uncomfortable and poo poo. Also he wants his cut of the money. He has been talking about this stuff for like, three hours and has done absolutely nothing but flap his lips about it. This is so loving dumb. Of course the southern hillbilly wants to secede from the utopia. Also they're starting to blur nudity on the premium streams and that sucks.
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Sep 1, 2014 20:13
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It'd be funny if this show got cancelled before it even premiered.
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Sep 1, 2014 20:46
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They're always skating on thin ice but it's a lot of fun. The people have to literally make up all the rules on their own. It's like Survivor would be if they took out the game stuff and just let people argue about who has the best ideas. And boy do they argue.
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Sep 1, 2014 21:01
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Spiky Ooze posted:They're always skating on thin ice but it's a lot of fun. The people have to literally make up all the rules on their own. It's like Survivor would be if they took out the game stuff and just let people argue about who has the best ideas. And boy do they argue. I wonder if it will end up like Minecraft. The first bit is the hardest but once you have set up your food source etc. it's just boring.
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Sep 1, 2014 22:39
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I think they are feeding these people X or Molly cause Christ are they touchy feely.
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