I guess he couldnt change the channel?

heybrad · 01-06-2005, 11:33 AM

Link...

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...evision_rat_dc

NBC's 'Fear Factor' Sued for Rat-Eating Episode

Wed Jan 5, 4:03 PM ET Entertainment - Reuters TV

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Watching contestants eat dead rats on NBC's gross-out stunt show "Fear Factor" so disgusted a Cleveland man that he has sued NBC for $2.5 million, saying he could not stomach what he saw.

In a handwritten four-page lawsuit filed in federal court in Cleveland on Tuesday, paralegal Austin Aitken said, "To have the individuals on the show eat (yes) and drink dead rats was crazy and from a viewer's point of view made me throw-up as well an another in the house at the same time."

His suit added, "NBC is sending the wrong message to its TV watchers that cash can make or have people do just about anything beyond reasoning (sic) and in most cases against their will."

He said the show caused his blood pressure to rise so high that he became dizzy and light-headed, and when he ran away to his room, he bumped his head into the doorway.

In a brief telephone interview with Reuters, Aitken said, "I am not at liberty to discuss the complaint unless it is a paid-interview situation."

A spokesman for "Fear Factor" said the show would have no comment until it sees a copy of the complaint. The spokesman said the program did feature an rat-eating scene in New York's Times Square on Nov. 8.

Over the years, contestants on the program have eaten some weird things, including ground-up spiders and live worms.

Ksyrup · 01-06-2005, 11:34 AM

Synchronized vomiting. Cool. They should put that on Fear Factor.

cuervo72 · 01-06-2005, 11:35 AM

Paid interview, huh?

LoneStarGirl · 01-06-2005, 11:35 AM

That was my favorite episode. What a pansy

Fritz · 01-06-2005, 11:39 AM

hey, brad

rkmsuf · 01-06-2005, 11:43 AM

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and from a viewer's point of view made me throw-up as well an another in the house at the same time."

He said the show caused his blood pressure to rise so high that he became dizzy and light-headed, and when he ran away to his room, he bumped his head into the doorway.

I would love for the judge to just turn to this guy and say something like "Son, you are full of shit."

Surtt · 01-06-2005, 11:47 AM

I take it, he missed the pig anus eating episode.

Ksyrup · 01-06-2005, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

I would love for the judge to just turn to this guy and say something like "Son, you are full of shit."

I was picturing the scene in the Naked Gun movie where Nielson is in Rich Corinthian Leather guy's house and the chain of events that led to the complete destruction of the condo and everything in it.

rkmsuf · 01-06-2005, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

I was picturing the scene in the Naked Gun movie where Nielson is in Rich Corinthian Leather guy's house and the chain of events that led to the complete destruction of the condo and everything in it.

Oh I'm sure in the legal documents there is mention of a fire and self playing piano.

sachmo71 · 01-06-2005, 11:52 AM

I hope he wins. That show makes me sick.

sterlingice · 01-06-2005, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by heybrad

In a brief telephone interview with Reuters, Aitken said, "I am not at liberty to discuss the complaint unless it is a paid-interview situation."

A friend and I were discussing this story yesterday... The irony is thick with this one, particularly after:

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Originally Posted by heybrad

His suit added, "NBC is sending the wrong message to its TV watchers that cash can make or have people do just about anything beyond reasoning (sic) and in most cases against their will."

SI

Buccaneer · 01-06-2005, 07:53 PM

I guess he and sachmo never watched Japanese TV.

Maple Leafs · 01-06-2005, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by heybrad

In a brief telephone interview with Reuters, Aitken said, "I am not at liberty to discuss the complaint unless it is a paid-interview situation."

I'm going to start using this phrase in everyday situations.

sachmo71 · 01-06-2005, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

I guess he and sachmo never watched Japanese TV.

I don't have the stomach for that stuff. I was being sarcastic about hoping he wins.

CamEdwards · 01-06-2005, 08:17 PM

what a maroon.

SunDancer · 01-06-2005, 09:05 PM

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His suit added, "NBC is sending the wrong message to its TV watchers that cash can make or have people do just about anything beyond reasoning (sic) and in most cases against their will."
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So, when's he gonna file suit against all the other reality shows?

larrymcg421 · 01-06-2005, 09:10 PM

I despite Fear Factor. It's not a TV show. It's a worthless pile of crap.

So you know what I do? I DON'T WATCH IT

Karlifornia · 01-07-2005, 01:27 AM

I'm filing a suit against the plaintiff in this case, for filing a lawsuit so disgusting that it made me throw-up.

yabanci · 01-07-2005, 01:36 AM

Mr. Aitken, let me introduce you to rule 11.

01-06-2005, 11:34 AM	#2
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Synchronized vomiting. Cool. They should put that on Fear Factor. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

01-06-2005, 11:35 AM	#3
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Paid interview, huh? __________________ null

01-06-2005, 11:39 AM	#5
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	hey, brad __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

01-06-2005, 08:17 PM	#15
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	what a maroon. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

01-06-2005, 09:10 PM	#17
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	I despite Fear Factor. It's not a TV show. It's a worthless pile of crap. So you know what I do? I DON'T WATCH IT __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

01-06-2005, 11:35 AM	#4
LoneStarGirl College Starter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR	That was my favorite episode. What a pansy

01-06-2005, 11:47 AM	#7
Surtt College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003	I take it, he missed the pig anus eating episode.

01-06-2005, 11:52 AM	#10
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	I hope he wins. That show makes me sick.

01-06-2005, 07:53 PM	#12
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	I guess he and sachmo never watched Japanese TV.

01-06-2005, 09:05 PM	#16
SunDancer College Benchwarmer Join Date: Sep 2002	[/quote] His suit added, "NBC is sending the wrong message to its TV watchers that cash can make or have people do just about anything beyond reasoning (sic) and in most cases against their will." [/quote] So, when's he gonna file suit against all the other reality shows?

01-07-2005, 01:27 AM	#18
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	I'm filing a suit against the plaintiff in this case, for filing a lawsuit so disgusting that it made me throw-up. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

01-07-2005, 01:36 AM	#19
yabanci College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2003	Mr. Aitken, let me introduce you to rule 11.

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