You know the television genre: reality/elimination show, perhaps best exemplified by CBS's Survivor. There's usually a vote or a decision by a panel of judges or other experts before the individual is eliminated. To keep each show uniquely quirky, there's usually a catch phrase and some kind of accompanying symbolism as each person is eliminated (think Heidi Klum asserting "you're out" in her iconic accent).
Below is a run-down of the symbols and catch phrases used in various elimination shows (note that the videos, by their very nature, contain eliminations so if you don't want to be spoiled, don't watch):
SURVIVOR
Symbol: the torch.
AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL
Symbol: Offically, the model's best photo. Unofficially, Tyra and/or the Tyra freak-out
THE BACHELOR
Symbol: a rose.
See a Rose Ceremony.
THE BIGGEST LOSER
Symbol: a scale.
MAKE ME A SUPERMODEL
Symbol: the model's portfolio.
Catch Phrase: "We cannot make you a supermodel."
PROJECT RUNWAY
Symbol: the runway itself.
Catch Phrase: "You're Out." ("Make it work" is also a classic)
REAL WORLD/ROAD RULES CHALLENGE
Symbol: a gauntlet, an inferno or something else vaguely medieval (contestants usually have to compete "in the inferno", etc. to keep their place in the group).
ROCK OF LOVE
Symbol: Officially, a rock of [x]. Unofficially, Brett Michael's wicked bandanas.
SHEAR GENIUS
Symbol: a pair of scissors
TOP CHEF
Symbol: a knife
What else am I missing?
Thursday, July 16, 2009
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flavor of love.
symbol: a clock.
catchphrase: "YEEEAH BOYEEEE!"
what about "making the band?" WHAT ABOUT DA BAND, I SAY!!!
Of course! Of course!
I'm both embarrassed that I forgot them and relieved that you remembered.
you know i couldn't let it go.
of course, we'll always have him & brigitte.
did you ever see this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat_March
also, there's a new one that shelly and i caught called "battle of the bods," which has to be the stupidest fucking thing ever. at least until vh1's new celebreality season debuts.
America's Next Best Dance crew has a banner.
When crews are eliminated, Mario Lopez always says "and now your banner must fall."
the knives drawn for challenges in top chef.
good post!
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