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    Oh great...
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    http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2009/11/17/genius-or-exploitation/

    Thanks Fox. Cancel quality shows like Firefly and run this crap.

    (Sorry... one of the few times you'll see me be negative here...)

    JB
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    Fox does it again... just when you think they can't go any lower.
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    That's so interesting. Glad to finally see what the show would be about. The production company reached out to gifted communities looking for families to participate, asking "is your child a little genius?" LOL!

    I like the last line of the article:

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    What do you think of this show? Is it a harmless game show or child exploitation?


    I don't think any reality show is a harmless game show.
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    Originally Posted by JBDad
    http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2009/11/17/genius-or-exploitation/

    Thanks Fox. Cancel quality shows like Firefly and run this crap.

    (Sorry... one of the few times you'll see me be negative here...)

    JB

    Ick. I vote for child exploitation. The sad thing is, lots of parents will jump on that boat.

    We'd like to see Firefly resurrected too. At least we have the season on DVD.
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    Our family has boycotted Fox almost completely since Firefly was cancelled. Now we have even more reason. NOT shiny.

    DD12, 7th. Dx'd ADHD/GAD. No IQ test. EXPLORE & SAT just miss DYS but suspect HG+
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    Originally Posted by kimck
    Ick. I vote for child exploitation. The sad thing is, lots of parents will jump on that boat.

    This should bring hothousing to a whole new level . . .

    Mom to DYS-DS6 & DS3
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    Originally Posted by zarfkitty
    Our family has boycotted Fox almost completely since Firefly was cancelled. Now we have even more reason. NOT shiny.

    How did I know that Firefly would resonate with this crowd? smile

    (Now I could have gone with Family Guy... which they also did cancel once upon a time...)

    JB
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