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Title: Jersey Shore
Post by: B_Buster on December 04, 2009, 09:24:46 AM
Thanks, MTV. By featuring a select group of miscreants on the show Jersey Shore, you've singlehandedly confirmed the worst stereotypes people have of NJ residents.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: yesno on December 04, 2009, 09:34:50 AM
Fist pumpin' like champs.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: Christina on December 04, 2009, 09:47:48 AM
On the upside, no one intelligent and/or over 14 watches MTV, so the stereotype is somewhat contained, like a virus.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: B_Buster on December 04, 2009, 09:57:36 AM
That's what makes it worse, AC. The stereotypes are being implanted during the audience's formative years.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: MikeInManhattan on December 04, 2009, 10:44:11 AM
I watched this program last night with my family since we do enjoy the shore every summer. There were five distinct moments when the 3 of us looked at each other in tacit disappointment. Brows furrowed, shoulders shrugged. Of course, these are all ne'er-do-wells from Staten Island who pour more kerosene on the already smoldering hair gel-fueled fire. What happened to wholesome NJ stereotypes as on display in the fine film Mortal Thoughts starring a young(er) Demi Moore - Filmed in Bayonne and featuring Bowcraft Amusement Park in Scotch Plains...

Also, remember this?

http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2008/07/belmar_nj_mayor_takes_shot_at.html
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: jbissell on December 04, 2009, 12:43:35 PM
I was outraged that Kenny from the Real World/Road Rules Challenge is not featured on this programme.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: jherrycurl on December 04, 2009, 02:16:46 PM
Being located far from Jersey, I found myself enjoying the show in a voyeuristic way. Guidosploitation?
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: jherrycurl on December 04, 2009, 06:25:36 PM
"If she's a slut she should be abused"
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: gravy boat on December 04, 2009, 06:29:03 PM
Being located far from Jersey, I found myself enjoying the show in a voyeuristic way. Guidosploitation?

i am from NJ and intend to enjoy every minute of the show in a voyeurstic way.  Yes -- " Fist pumpin' like champs!" 
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: Keith Whitener on December 04, 2009, 07:10:01 PM
There's plenty of alienated intellectuals here who use humor to survive the ennui, alienation, and despair of 21st century life. Are they on the show? They're probably standing off slightly in the distance, making fun of the show. Put them on the commentary track for the DVD release!
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: effecT on December 05, 2009, 05:53:18 AM
Why is scarface an icon for these people?
Tony Montana isn't even supposed to be Italian.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: Christina on December 06, 2009, 07:03:38 PM
Why is scarface an icon for these people?
Tony Montana isn't even supposed to be Italian.

I'm going to guess it's the braggadocio and the violence.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: jbissell on December 06, 2009, 08:45:15 PM
Why is scarface an icon for these people?
Tony Montana isn't even supposed to be Italian.

I'm going to guess it's the braggadocio and the violence.

Don't forget the heaping mountain of cocaine.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: methanolcereal on December 06, 2009, 09:57:41 PM
Why is scarface an icon for these people?
Tony Montana isn't even supposed to be Italian.

I'm going to guess it's the braggadocio and the violence.

Don't forget the heaping mountain of cocaine.

Ding ding ding, we have a winner.

I found out a couple things about this show recently, while doing my thang online:
1) Apparently, 7/8 of the main people they follow are from NYC.
2)One dude apparently punched his girlfriend in the face. On camera.

This lead me to make a couple conclusions. First, being from New Jersey, I'm glad this exists. For lack of a better term, the "guido"-archetype needs a public shaming. Those people are awful in my experience. Shore Trash is just...ugh. I enjoy a nice afternoon in the sun down the shore, but these people just find a way to make it that much less fun. It seems that this particular group has gotten bigger and bigger over the past few years. I mean they were always around, but it seems like there's more of them now. So, if this stereotype has achieved enough notoriety over time to warrant a show in MTV, that means they're close to the "top" so to speak, in terms of relevance. If there're at the top, they will shortly be on the bottom.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: Reeleyes on December 07, 2009, 01:00:59 AM
I watched about four minutes of it the other night and if it wasn't supposedly reality it would be my new favorite comedy. I got a little bit nauseous and had to turn it off when one girl attempted to end an argument by walking across a room and repeating the phrase "Whatever, look at me". That is a height of superficialism that I try to shield my children from, like a real live Bratz doll.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: effecT on December 07, 2009, 07:32:23 AM
I watched about four minutes of it the other night and if it wasn't supposedly reality it would be my new favorite comedy. I got a little bit nauseous and had to turn it off when one girl attempted to end an argument by walking across a room and repeating the phrase "Whatever, look at me". That is a height of superficialism that I try to shield my children from, like a real live Bratz doll.
To be fair: It was an argument about looks, or was it not?
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: Kid Pain on December 07, 2009, 01:55:16 PM
Will MTV manage to milk some gravitas out of this particular situation?

(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt192/mxnoah/1e5u2a-1.gif)
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: effecT on December 07, 2009, 02:05:21 PM
i am sure that will be the centerpiece of the entire show
they have modeled the entire show around this pinnacle of disgusting violence
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: Reeleyes on December 07, 2009, 04:47:44 PM
I watched about four minutes of it the other night and if it wasn't supposedly reality it would be my new favorite comedy. I got a little bit nauseous and had to turn it off when one girl attempted to end an argument by walking across a room and repeating the phrase "Whatever, look at me". That is a height of superficialism that I try to shield my children from, like a real live Bratz doll.
To be fair: It was an argument about looks, or was it not?

Not originally but I think all discussions/arguments on that show are going to end up being about appearances.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: Christina on December 07, 2009, 05:08:35 PM
Will MTV manage to milk some gravitas out of this particular situation?

(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt192/mxnoah/1e5u2a-1.gif)

What a stupid animal.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: buffcoat on December 07, 2009, 10:07:16 PM
I set this to tape this week.  Heaven help me.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: Matt C on December 08, 2009, 04:45:52 AM
Will MTV manage to milk some gravitas out of this particular situation?

(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt192/mxnoah/1e5u2a-1.gif)

What a stupid animal.



That guy doing the punching looks like a dick too.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: effecT on December 08, 2009, 02:33:16 PM
I watched about four minutes of it the other night and if it wasn't supposedly reality it would be my new favorite comedy. I got a little bit nauseous and had to turn it off when one girl attempted to end an argument by walking across a room and repeating the phrase "Whatever, look at me". That is a height of superficialism that I try to shield my children from, like a real live Bratz doll.
To be fair: It was an argument about looks, or was it not?

Not originally but I think all discussions/arguments on that show are going to end up being about appearances.

To come full circle: Whatever... Look at me!!!
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: fletcher munson on December 08, 2009, 11:10:51 PM
Will MTV manage to milk some gravitas out of this particular situation?

(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt192/mxnoah/1e5u2a-1.gif)

What a stupid animal.

Ew, I missed that episode.  What a pig that guy is.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: Martin on December 09, 2009, 10:37:29 AM
The great Nick Kroll just posted this on his twitter. It was just a matter of time:

Bobby Bottleservice - Jersey Shore Audition Tape (http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/d84660f7dd/bobby-bottleservice-jersey-shore-audition-tape)
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: sonicdork on December 09, 2009, 03:01:38 PM
Will MTV manage to milk some gravitas out of this particular situation?

(http://i611.photobucket.com/albums/tt192/mxnoah/1e5u2a-1.gif)

What a stupid animal.

Ew, I missed that episode.  What a pig that guy is.
He'll just claim he was fist pumpin' and she got in the way.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: Tedstud on December 09, 2009, 03:47:10 PM
I've never felt as embarrassed as when I heard Bill Simmons say that the North Shore of Boston, where I grew up, was very similar to the Jersey Shore on his podcast.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: effecT on December 09, 2009, 05:22:32 PM
The great Nick Kroll just posted this on his twitter. It was just a matter of time:

Bobby Bottleservice - Jersey Shore Audition Tape (http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/d84660f7dd/bobby-bottleservice-jersey-shore-audition-tape)

Ed Hardy Water, Vo-KA, Revenge, Jesus. These are words that describe me!

Hilarious!
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: Keith Whitener on December 09, 2009, 06:27:03 PM
Fist pumpin' like champs.

Wait, this show has fisting?
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: roubaix on December 10, 2009, 03:23:05 AM
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MTV declined to comment on the incident or the show, which according to several casting Web sites is titled "The Guidos"
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: Reeleyes on December 10, 2009, 04:31:43 PM
I watched a bit more of the thing last night and it seems to me that The Real World and shows like it have been running long enough that some people have grown up thinking that that's what people are supposed to be like so in this weird way Jersey Shore is a parody of itself. Also is it just me or does The Situation look like Pauly Shore?
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: Christina on December 10, 2009, 10:57:26 PM
Also is it just me or does The Situation look like Pauly Shore?

Hold on ... is there some dude with the name The Situation on this thing? Like an actual human being?
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: Reeleyes on December 10, 2009, 11:24:39 PM
Also is it just me or does The Situation look like Pauly Shore?

Hold on ... is there some dude with the name The Situation on this thing? Like an actual human being?

First of all, YES! The best part is that he lifts up his shirt, points to his abs and says "That's the situation." If these weren't real people it would be the best comedy on television. Since it is "real" people it is a scary look at what America is becoming (has become?).
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: FrankFromWeehawken on December 11, 2009, 11:07:57 AM
Can we please go easy on The Situation.  He has feelings and emotions too.  If he is cut, does he not bleed?

As for the right hook heard round the world in that animated .gif that is going around, turns out the guy doing his Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots impression is a Queens teacher (he is not a character on the show, just another attendee of a night out in Seaside Heights).  Go Figure.

http://gawker.com/5423789/jersey-shore-snooki+puncher-is-a-queens-gym-teacher
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: buffcoat on December 11, 2009, 05:16:46 PM
I deleted it after 30 seconds.  I couldn't stand it.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: effecT on December 11, 2009, 06:24:16 PM
I deleted it after 30 seconds.  I couldn't stand it.
Toughen up and try it again!
You know you want to do this!
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: buffcoat on December 11, 2009, 06:39:45 PM
I deleted it after 30 seconds.  I couldn't stand it.
Toughen up and try it again!
You know you want to do this!


You are wrong, angry Peter Sellers-looking dude.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: Keith Whitener on December 11, 2009, 07:20:35 PM
http://gawker.com/5423789/jersey-shore-snooki+puncher-is-a-queens-gym-teacher

I guess all that fisting paid off, amma right folks, amma right?
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: Reeleyes on December 11, 2009, 08:39:39 PM
You are wrong, angry Peter Sellers-looking dude.

I laughed so hard when I read this that I nearly did a spit take all over my boss's new imac.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: effecT on December 12, 2009, 11:22:16 AM
I deleted it after 30 seconds.  I couldn't stand it.
Toughen up and try it again!
You know you want to do this!


You are wrong, angry Peter Sellers-looking dude.

You too will learn to stop worrying and love Jersey Shore.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: NJL on December 13, 2009, 08:51:07 PM
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MTV declined to comment on the incident or the show, which according to several casting Web sites is titled "Guidos Exposed"
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: ChrisRawk on December 13, 2009, 09:06:27 PM
Just started watching today.  Comedy genius.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: Reeleyes on December 13, 2009, 09:30:54 PM
Just started watching today.  Comedy genius.

I showed a coworker a trailer for it and he was mesmerized by a culture that having lived his whole life in Oregon he never new existed. Now the new game at work is having the New Yorker (me) say quotes from the show with an authentic accent. We're currently getting almost as much comedy gold out of this as the Gathering of the Juggalos infomercial.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: ChrisRawk on December 14, 2009, 01:09:35 PM
http://www.unlikelywords.com/2009/12/08/jersey-shore-nickname-generator/

I'm "The Condition".
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: jbissell on December 14, 2009, 03:39:35 PM
Apparently MTV will no longer be showing the punch in an episode, even though we've all seen it a million times.  I was curious to see what lead up to that guy actually punching her in the face, though I'm guessing it wasn't much.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: Chris L on December 14, 2009, 03:52:12 PM
Apparently MTV will no longer be showing the punch in an episode, even though we've all seen it a million times. 

Yeah, way to take the moral high ground.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: B_Buster on December 14, 2009, 04:44:29 PM
Apparently MTV will no longer be showing the punch in an episode, even though we've all seen it a million times.  I was curious to see what lead up to that guy actually punching her in the face, though I'm guessing it wasn't much.

Yeah, I saw that. They said the clip had been taken out of context which only begs the question: What is the correct context for a dude punching a young lady in the face?
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: samir on December 14, 2009, 07:35:09 PM
(http://cdn.videogum.com/img/thumbnails/photos/jersey_shore_tyson.jpg)
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: jbissell on December 14, 2009, 10:39:51 PM
Apparently MTV will no longer be showing the punch in an episode, even though we've all seen it a million times.  I was curious to see what lead up to that guy actually punching her in the face, though I'm guessing it wasn't much.

Yeah, I saw that. They said the clip had been taken out of context which only begs the question: What is the correct context for a dude punching a young lady in the face?

I believe she said "call me Sookie".
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: ChrisRawk on December 15, 2009, 01:26:34 PM
How is Valtrex not a sponsor for this show?
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: harris on December 15, 2009, 02:48:59 PM
I moved to Philadelphia this summer and I work with girls from Camden and Cherry Hill who are just like this. One is about 4 feet tall, alot like snookies, who sounds exactly like Rosie Perez.
It was annoying at first and now it's quite charming.
It's amazing how much they talk about matrial posessions tho.
One is moving into a house and was complaing that her 42 inch hd looked like a computer monitor in her new living room. She said she is going to Delaware to get a 50+incher tonight, tax free. And all the while they are under the impression that I am totally captivated and can relate to their problem.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: buffcoat on December 15, 2009, 05:57:35 PM
How is Valtrex not a sponsor for this show?

Solid work.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: NJL on December 16, 2009, 11:04:59 AM
I moved to Philadelphia this summer and I work with girls from Camden and Cherry Hill who are just like this. One is about 4 feet tall, alot like snookies, who sounds exactly like Rosie Perez.
It was annoying at first and now it's quite charming.
It's amazing how much they talk about matrial posessions tho.
One is moving into a house and was complaing that her 42 inch hd looked like a computer monitor in her new living room. She said she is going to Delaware to get a 50+incher tonight, tax free. And all the while they are under the impression that I am totally captivated and can relate to their problem.

I'm afraid Camden and Cherry Hill are not shore trash. 
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: harris on December 16, 2009, 11:07:13 AM
True but they have mentioned The Shore. And if I'm not mistaken, none of the 'stars' of the show are from The Shore.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: shotzi on December 16, 2009, 04:11:07 PM
Snickers and Sitch were on Conan last night. Conan asked Snickers to describe her ideal man and the first thing she said was, "Well, he's gotta be a juice head..." Conan did not expect that answer.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: B_Buster on December 16, 2009, 08:17:19 PM
I don't think he expected any of their answers. He might as well have been interviewing a couple of aliens.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: around the bend on December 18, 2009, 06:37:02 PM
most quotable show in the history of shows
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: DrCam on December 19, 2009, 07:14:46 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laVFFYy0vzk[/youtube]

But you know what, I still got this face, so... whatever.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: Christina on December 19, 2009, 07:34:37 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laVFFYy0vzk[/youtube]

But you know what, I still got this face, so... whatever.

the punching dude was a high school gym teacher. Great.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: methanolcereal on December 19, 2009, 07:38:37 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laVFFYy0vzk[/youtube]

But you know what, I still got this face, so... whatever.

the punching dude was a high school gym teacher. Great.

Well, at least the show is reinforcing a plethora of stereotypes.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: fonpr on December 19, 2009, 10:18:09 PM
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Well, at least the show is reinforcing a plethora of stereotypes.

Isn't that mainstream culture's job?
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: effecT on December 20, 2009, 07:07:49 AM
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Well, at least the show is reinforcing a plethora of stereotypes.

Isn't that mainstream culture's job?

No, that is for the TV to imprint in your brain!
OBEY!
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: Christina on December 23, 2009, 11:03:58 AM

No, that is for the TV to imprint in your brain!
OBEY!

(http://preparetoenteraworldofpain.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/hypnotoad.gif)
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: B_Buster on December 23, 2009, 11:55:00 AM
I wonder if there will be special Christmas messages from the cast of Jersey Shore during tomorrow's broadcast ("This is Mike the Situation <lifts shirt, points at abs> wishing all of you a Merry and Hooked Up Christmas. Jesus in the manger. Now that was a whole other Situation"). I'm really looking forward to getting together with my family to find out what happened after Snooki got socked.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: effecT on December 24, 2009, 11:53:55 AM

No, that is for the TV to imprint in your brain!
OBEY!

(http://preparetoenteraworldofpain.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/hypnotoad.gif)

Not the original hypno-toad!
I call shenanigans!
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: samir on March 19, 2010, 09:58:54 PM
Brooker on...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2010/mar/20/charlie-brooker-jersey-shore
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: Reeleyes on March 19, 2010, 11:30:23 PM
Brooker on...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/2010/mar/20/charlie-brooker-jersey-shore

The first paragraph alone is enough to applaud this review.
Title: Re: Jersey Shore
Post by: ChrisRawk on April 02, 2010, 07:51:42 PM
I saw the Jersey Shore kids on The View the other day.  I have to admit, the charm is wearing thin.  Over-exposure and all.  How many times have they been on Leno altogether?