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Throd

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16. It was more reverence for the sheer opulence of it all.

Reply to Spitfire of ATJ (Reply #15)

Sun Dec 28, 2014, 05:06 PM

Dec 2014

The focus was more on the house with all the space and amenities it provided, and the numerous Ferraris and Lamborghinis the owner possessed. The actual owners of the house were never shown, only their emissaries.

At least to me, a hidden subtext was "You'll never ever be one of these people but we'll give you a quick peek on Television as you are not worthy of their presence".

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"Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" [View all] Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 OP

Is that why they cancelled it in 1995? hughee99 Dec 2014 #1

That's about when the Pigman started to rise to power. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #3

It was cancelled because it ran its course LordGlenconner Dec 2014 #4

It was about the time of the rise of hate radio and media consolidation. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #8

Sorry but I don't think your OP makes much sense LordGlenconner Dec 2014 #12

It makes perfect sense as bait to see how many defenders of the wealthy are lurking. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #14

Losers and Winners seveneyes Dec 2014 #2

If that house is "hurting", the rich can fuck off. Initech Dec 2014 #5

What the hell are you talking about? Dreamer Tatum Dec 2014 #6

Okay, YOU try to pitch a show that showcases how well the wealthy are doing.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #7

Denial ain't just a river in Egypt. BeanMusical Dec 2014 #9

So true. Man, the Beverly Hillbillies got people whipped up into a HELL of a rage Dreamer Tatum Dec 2014 #10

Those shows peddle the rags to riches lie. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #11

Huh? Most of the Real Houswives' married into money. Flatulo Dec 2014 #18

I'm not surprised after that post. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #19

no they don't , do you really think people look at the kardashians and think about how great it is JI7 Dec 2014 #22

Oh sure,...they're a real class act... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #25

What the hell? There are plenty of current shows that celebrate extreme wealth. Throd Dec 2014 #13

Did they treat the rich like they were royalty? Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #15

It was more reverence for the sheer opulence of it all. Throd Dec 2014 #16

The mega wealthy are in hiding from the peons.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #17

Who the fuck is buying all those Hot Pockets? cyberswede Dec 2014 #20

People of Walmart. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #21

Best tell... greytdemocrat Dec 2014 #23

The Kennedys too I suppose? Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #26

Hot pocketsssssssss Rex Dec 2014 #24

This.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #28

No, the show was basically honest. Oprah was the great hypocrite. RandySF Dec 2014 #27

Except its been replaced by the Kardashians and... JaneyVee Dec 2014 #29