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The Biggest Loser
Jan. 30th, 2008 11:56 amFor reasons I myself cannot fathom, I ended up on NBC's The Biggest Loser last night while I channel surfed. I didn't stay long, don't worry.
The second one of the trainers gave a pep talk to her group on how to avoid temptation, I just about laughed out loud. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the sentiment behind this:
Trainer, paraphrased: Whenever you get the craving, just grab some of this Extra Sugar-Free gum. It's scattered all over the house. It's really great to fulfill that sweet temptation, and it's only 5 calories!
But, really. Seriously?
1) Blatant product placement annoys me.
2) Who in the world really thinks chomping on a piece of Extra Sugar Free Spearmint is just as good as eating a piece of New York style cheesecake? "No thanks, waiter - no dessert for me, I'll just masticate this neon yellow stick of chewing gum for hours, until I am asleep and no longer want that cheesecake! Mmmmm, gum."
Oh, I know the circumstances for someone at 500 lbs is far different than the average weight situations for people, but...chewing gum? It's kind of insulting.
C'mon, WGA and execs - make a bleeping deal already! I cannot, cannot be left with only reality TV.
The second one of the trainers gave a pep talk to her group on how to avoid temptation, I just about laughed out loud. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate the sentiment behind this:
Trainer, paraphrased: Whenever you get the craving, just grab some of this Extra Sugar-Free gum. It's scattered all over the house. It's really great to fulfill that sweet temptation, and it's only 5 calories!
But, really. Seriously?
1) Blatant product placement annoys me.
2) Who in the world really thinks chomping on a piece of Extra Sugar Free Spearmint is just as good as eating a piece of New York style cheesecake? "No thanks, waiter - no dessert for me, I'll just masticate this neon yellow stick of chewing gum for hours, until I am asleep and no longer want that cheesecake! Mmmmm, gum."
Oh, I know the circumstances for someone at 500 lbs is far different than the average weight situations for people, but...chewing gum? It's kind of insulting.
C'mon, WGA and execs - make a bleeping deal already! I cannot, cannot be left with only reality TV.
