TV's Guilty pleasures of 2009: Zap2it's Year in Review
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'Ninja Warrior'
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ABC's "Wipeout" uses an obstacle course as a vehicle for comedy. "Ninja Warrior" (an edited version of a Japanese show called "Sasuke") takes the concept more seriously -- and it's fascinating to watch the competitors, who range from everyday people to Olympic-level athletes, try to traverse a devilishly tough, four-stage obstacle course. There's the mildly sadistic pleasure of seeing competitors eat it, sure, but also genuine admiration when the few who make it through each round complete the course.
-- Rick Porter, Zap2it
ABC's "Wipeout" uses an obstacle course as a vehicle for comedy. "Ninja Warrior" (an edited version of a Japanese show called "Sasuke") takes the concept more seriously -- and it's fascinating to watch the competitors, who range from everyday people to Olympic-level athletes, try to traverse a devilishly tough, four-stage obstacle course. There's the mildly sadistic pleasure of seeing competitors eat it, sure, but also genuine admiration when the few who make it through each round complete the course.
-- Rick Porter, Zap2it
