US TV vibes are off—MrBeast’s game show feels like a dystopian fever dream, but maybe that’s the point? Degrading challenges, high stakes, and a hint of desperation. Perfect reflection of where US entertainment (and society?) might be heading. Application for Caesar job? - ThreadSky

tallgirl6234.bsky.social • 45 days ago

US TV vibes are off—MrBeast’s game show feels like a dystopian fever dream, but maybe that’s the point? Degrading challenges, high stakes, and a hint of desperation. Perfect reflection of where US entertainment (and society?) might be heading. Application for Caesar job?

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patheticnoetic.bsky.social•45 days ago

I avoid that guy and all his merch.

battlehobbit.bsky.social•45 days ago

Wasn't there a whole expose where former contestants came out and said they were starved, the larger players had free reign to abuse others and sexual assault was prevalent??

laurenmichelewrite.bsky.social•44 days ago

I have two teens and my son watches him. I’ve been watching this show with them to explain how actually devious and damaging the concept and execution of it is. We talk about the production parts of it too. The whole thing is just so abusive.

emmydoos.bsky.social•44 days ago

I watched a little bit of it and the whole thing gave me the ick. It’s awful.

jacoopy.bsky.social•45 days ago

I was just talking about this yesterday. He’s changed, he went from doing good deeds to psychological torture.

lindasalas.bsky.social•45 days ago

It is all becoming like that season 1 episode 2 of Black Mirror, yet the state of affairs of the US would be kinda entertaining if it didn't have horrible consequences for your own people AND the rest of the world.

sarahnoleto.bsky.social•45 days ago

I can't wait to miss it.

kmoyle.bsky.social•45 days ago

I don’t subscribe to anything associated with Bezos so same

abr00ks.bsky.social•44 days ago

I mean he’s surrounded himself with pedos and then exposed children to those folks and then claimed he had no clue. Of course he’s on tv now.

feraldogmom.bsky.social•45 days ago

My boomer dad informed me who Mr, beast was. I’ve hated him since. Gross 🤮

scrazy.bsky.social•45 days ago

I'm not a fan of this guy. I don't know why, but he gives me bad vibes, and I've never met him.

briannemulligan.bsky.social•45 days ago

Squid games precursor irl.

camooers.bsky.social•45 days ago

Stephen King as Richard Bachman’s The Running Man. We already have The Amazing Race, just need to tweak it.

tiff8.bsky.social•45 days ago

Has anyone watched Idiocracy? It is an EXACT representation of what we are currently seeing. This game show reminds me of the game show in the movie too.

braydonebb.bsky.social•45 days ago

Am I angry at billionaires? Or am I angry at the systems that enrich and empower billionaires? Both! There is no such thing as an "ethical billionaire;" Mr. Beast included. Very dystopian!

lvkopple.bsky.social•45 days ago

Too much like Squid game

jude1166.bsky.social•45 days ago

I’ve never seen this show. 🫤

phileas80fogg.bsky.social•44 days ago

Finally, someone else who understands! Serious ick from this show/him in general. “Charity” for clout is so gross. The concept of charity shouldn’t need to exist in the first place. And especially not for personal gain 🤮

jurassic9.bsky.social•45 days ago

Mr Beast is a no for me

tallgirl6234.bsky.social•45 days ago

He has been solid bad vibes for years but beloved by the younger generations.

jurassic9.bsky.social•45 days ago

yeah hard pass for me

plantmamma1.bsky.social•45 days ago

This country is done, we've seen the light and will no longer conform to the will of the rich. #EATTHERICH

missmedic923.bsky.social•45 days ago

It's giving "dance monkey, dance"

gayleforcewins.bsky.social•45 days ago

Are we in Running Man !!??

geminigypsy24.bsky.social•45 days ago

Are you not entertained?😂 we’ve got to be just about at the climax before the downfall …

lifewithpal.bsky.social•45 days ago

This goes to prove people will watch anything if they have a host they like or admire. I've never been a fan of Mr. Beast so I'll pass.

missingwerewolf.bsky.social•45 days ago

Squid Game: exists to show the horrible corruption of wealth and capitalism with the rich taking advantage of poverty to use poor people's lives as entertainment.

Mr. Beast: that looks like something fun I want to do.

spiritofiam111.bsky.social•45 days ago

Distraction Destruction DEPLOY

sanded-even.bsky.social•45 days ago

If you want an interesting read, try Cue the Sun. It talks about the history of reality tv, including "shame" game shows starting with the Queen for a Day in the 1950s. Oh, and goes into some depth about the creation of a show called the apprentice.

flowerpowerslp.bsky.social•45 days ago

Mr Beast has always been a giant walking red flag.

astitchinthestacks.bsky.social•45 days ago

The game show was referenced in my sister’s church today, and the way my stomach sank… It just looks so hollow.

thelastfurie.bsky.social•45 days ago

I’ve been watching it because my 12yo boys love Mr. Beast. It’s dystopian because all these people are crying about how bad they need the money but Beast is trolling them the whole time. It’s even more poignant because it’s modeled after Squid Game and the contestants seem to be lower tax bracket

mjkubik.bsky.social•45 days ago

It’s giving Idiocracy. I doubt on purpose.

mamalyssa.bsky.social•45 days ago

I was having this thought about Fear Factor back in the early 2000's and how it was rooted in our desperation being exploited to publicly endure torture to entertain the masses, to be able to make a buck. because we have no other way to get ahead but public shame for pay. So sad 😞

the-first-noelle.bsky.social•45 days ago

Which well-known person said that they would not be surprised if in the 2nd Drumpf admin there would be a public execution? This is just getting us prepared.

maggieannv.bsky.social•45 days ago

It’s giving They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?

coffeewlemon.bsky.social•44 days ago

Should I be happy that I have no idea who Mr Beast is?

hydemichele.bsky.social•45 days ago

my 8 year old kid brought home a scholastic book order form from school and one of the books available was something from MrBeast. Are they for real? Complete trash.

distahl4.bsky.social•44 days ago

The next Joe Rogan 🤮

corereactor.bsky.social•45 days ago

Couldn't tell you the last time I watched broadcast or cable with out someone making me because I "just have to see this".

witchnwoods.bsky.social•45 days ago

Cancelled cable a decade ago and never looked back. Great for one’s mental health.

jonsimalonsi.bsky.social•44 days ago

I’m glad I have no knowledge of what this is

madmaudlin.bsky.social•45 days ago

Bread and circuses.

hydemichele.bsky.social•45 days ago

Not to sound dumb, but I’m seeing this comment around a lot lately. What does it mean?

madmaudlin.bsky.social•45 days ago

You’re not dumb.

madmaudlin.bsky.social•45 days ago

In reference to the decline of the power of the populace in the Roman Empire a poet Juvenal wrote, "the people who once upon a time bestowed military commands, high civil offices, legions, and everything else, now restrains itself, and instead, eagerly hopes for just two things: bread and circuses"

samidg.bsky.social•45 days ago

Roman Empire

tralewpdx.bsky.social•44 days ago

It’s giving District 1

samidg.bsky.social•45 days ago

My tween was an admirer of “Mr Beast” have never understood the attraction. They wanted to go and have a “Big Burger” it was a complete disappointment, interestingly that was enough for disillusionment to set in.

ripvantwinkle1.bsky.social•45 days ago

Mr. Beast is not a nice human. Rosanna Pansino has the full tea on him and, oh man, he’s something else 😮‍💨

missyizzy.bsky.social•45 days ago

She was so thorough in exposing how corrupt Jimmy is. The fact that he has the ‘get out of jail free’ card because of his “humanitarian” content is extremely sickening.

beautifulrainyday.bsky.social•45 days ago

Yeah, when I first heard of it, I was like, "Welcome to The Hunger Games."

knightowl2618.bsky.social•45 days ago

Does Squid Game coming back around fit this timeline?

sheepishcrochet.bsky.social•45 days ago

That’s what I was thinking. I have three kids under 10 that live mr beast, but I’ve been working on sowing seeds of distrust for him, hoping to have them turned off of him soon. Haha

aibearrr.bsky.social•44 days ago

I really do hate that it's gotten so many views. Did people really not hear about the awful way people were treated? Or worse, did they not even care? We've lost the point.

katalicious.bsky.social•45 days ago

Oh no .I don't have prime and won't be able to subject myself to this

ethanklein92.bsky.social•44 days ago

These TV shows are substantially less interesting when you start realizing money isn’t real 😂

ivorie-dog.bsky.social•45 days ago

Definitely not a good show in many ways. So hurtful and demeaning to the contestants. No first aid or other required safety features on set. People not only degraded but hurt as well.

kitreaux.bsky.social•44 days ago

Squid games - look how desperate people will be in the future!

US - Great idea! Produces Squid Games themed TV show.

It’s fine. We’re fine.

bmccart.bsky.social•45 days ago

That dead-eyed smile of his is really unsettling

chardeemcdennis.bsky.social•45 days ago

Amazon has over 200 million subscribers globally. 50 million is still too much

ceeseves.bsky.social•45 days ago

I was thinking similarly about the new shows being advertised during the nfl game today. Very macho and America the great

lordhenri.bsky.social•45 days ago

Yes, this! The contestants’ on-screen anxiety and horror seem like a delightful joke to the host and his “show runners”. Hard pass.

missingwerewolf.bsky.social•45 days ago

The amount of screen time devoted to these people sobbing as they desperately try for a chance to improve their lives by being able to, idk-pay medical bills
-as the show opens with him high above the contestants as he stands on a giant pile of money...

(Did not watch it but watched vids about it)

justabrandyb1tch.bsky.social•45 days ago

I just saw the ad for it and it really disturbed me and I think this is why.

allyrob.bsky.social•45 days ago

It’s gross. We call it The Hunger Games

halbun.bsky.social•45 days ago

wait this reminds me of something in a movie

tashawashaisnogood.bsky.social•45 days ago

I never watched it but the premise gave me squid game vibes

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