2.) Write a proposal for a kids’ show you could actually stand to watch.
I have five proposals for kid shows I think would be worth watching…I couldn’t decide on just one:
1.) Survivor: Nickelodeon Stars
The stars of iCarly, Hannah Montanna, Victorious, Big Time Rush, and Spongebob will compete for immunity in challenges that test their physical, mental, and emotional capabilities. Losers are voted off…their TV shows are canceled and they must send me a hefty sum of money for the mental and emotional damages I’ve accrued from seven years worth of exposure.
2.) Wipeout: Kid Edition
No explanation needed.
3.) The Real Children of Canada
Canada. Is. Amazing. A culture filled with history, food, song, and dance…so rich you can almost taste it. And so memorable…you almost can’t remember it. The children of Canada are a species one might spend hours observing. What is it about the way they were raised that made them as Canadian as they are? How difficult was it for them to learn Canadian? And most importantly what are they doing to their bacon to make it so…Canadian?
A documentary filming these interesting specimens of the human race is long overdue.
4.) Child Swap: Africa
We’re often coming down on our children about the state of the children in Africa. The food we waste, the water we leave running, the incessant need for “more” of everything. “There are children in Africa dying for water and just look at you wasting all this!”
Well now they can experience this life first hand. With Child Swap Africa Edition our kids will finally get to experience what it’s really like to go without and they will return to us feeling grateful, cultured, and less whiny.
5.) The Adopter
The Adopter is a kid friendly version of The Bachelor. An infertile couple is placed in a house filled with 25 children. Each day the couple is given an opportunity to “get to know” the children better via group dates and one on one time alone. At the end of each episode the children selected to move on will receive a rose. Those not selected will need to immediately say goodbye, pack their bags and leave the mansion. At the end of the difficult journey The Adopter will award one lucky child the final rose and a “forever home”. Their family will finally be complete.
I’m thinking with the addition of these shows in the Fall…the year might be off to a really great start.
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The Prompts:
1.) Write a short story prompted by your favorite song.
2.) Write a proposal for a kids’ show you could actually stand to watch.
3.) An awkward moment.
4.) 10 Lessons your child could teach you.
5.) The perfect hiding spot.
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OMG, these made me laugh out loud. I would totally watch The Adopter.
Actually, that sounds more interesting than the Bachelor, haha!
I am still laughing… you must have Canada on the mind with your Hawaiian pizza :) Canadians are the funniest people I’ve ever known. We lived in B.C. for two years and it took me two years to get used to the fact that everyone up there has a sense of humor. Even kids tell jokes.
I think my favorite for myself of your shows is the Child Swap: Africa, seriously wondering what it would be like to see the difference, but then I don’t know if I’d want my children to be in the show, they might start pointing out that I need to go without.
My girls would probably choose Survivor: Nickelodeon Stars, because they are really into their Wii boxing and sword fighting games right now, as well as Dora and the Nick Jr. gang.
What kid wouldn’t like Wipeout?
The Adopter could work, but I think you could combine the idea about the Africa Swap – let our whiny children see that other parents won’t understand them, either.
Two weeks at my house and your kids would be on you like lint on a pair of black polyester pants.
Ha! Love it. I’d watch. In fact I have some kids to nominate for The Adopter……
LOVE it.
Child Swap Africa would be a big hit in our house.
Can we volunteer/nominate a few kids while we’re at it?
I know a few….
And that Survivor twist… have you called Jeff yet?
xx
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The question is which one of these shows will you star in?
You had me at Survivor: Nickelodeon Stars! The Adopter actually sounds completely doable.
Child Swap Africa definitely. Except, I think it should be for kids between the ages of 12 and 16 (17??). (Little ones might miss their mommies too much and it might just be a bit overwhelming for them.)
I really think that it WOULD help them appreciate all that they have. The simplest of things in their life that they take for granted every day.
Yah…the Adopter. Fantastic.
I think that swap Africa would be a hit. I also like your adopter show idea, but think it might be really hard for the children not chosen. Maybe there should be a way where the audience can call to adopt them too or at the very least, they should be all treated to a great trip somewhere–perhaps a cruise or Disneyland.
I’m. Dying. There are no words!!! Hahah
I would watch these! “Survivor: Nickelodeon Stars” is my fave. I would pay big money to see some of those kids duke it out!
The Adopter sounds awesome as long as there is no tongue kissing. And, I’m all for sending my kids to Africa, although I have to be honest and say that when I threaten them, I say I’m going to send them to boarding school! They are terrified and have no idea that they would probably love freaking boarding school because it would me their mommy and daddy are RICH! I’s love to threaten them with Africa, but they just aren’t that afraid of it. I blame Anthony Bourdain (possibly inappropriate for kid watching, but so much culture!) and various nature shows that omit the starving and focus on the awesome wildlife.
As a Canadian, I feel like I can tell you this secret:
Canadian bacon is nothing more than back bacon, which is nothing more than boneless pork loin (the pigs back).
It is tasty at times though..
Honestly? I think the Adopter could be a real show. When you see it on TV, we’ll all know it was your idea first!
Brilliant! I’m especially fond of the Survivor concept, but you forgot to add Dora the Explorer. She would totally kick everyone else’s a$$!
Love these! Hilarious! I am loving The Adopter.
These are hilarious! So when are you pitching the ideas to a television network? I’m willing to bet at least 1 of the 5 would get picked up. :)
These are hysterical. I seriously don’t know how they find people dumb enough to go on that Wipeout show. Loved your list!
I would watch any of these!
Damn, I wish I was younger, I’d so audition for The Real Children of Canada!
The Adopter though, I think THAT is a keeper!!
Love number four!
Great job – I would watch all of these shows in a heartbeat. I especially like the Child Swap Africa one since my mom threatened me with that a lot as a kid when I wouldn’t eat my peas…
Love Child Swap and the Adopter! You are sooo crazzzzy!
These are hilarious. # 4 especially, I am always telling my son that children in Africa would eat all the dinners I make since he turns his nose up at everything.
Child swap Africa would be AWESOME!
Oh man, I hope those shows get picked up and recorded soon. I need to watch them.
Can you use your connections with Ellen to make them happen?
Ok…how wrong is it that I am really loving that idea for Wipeout Kids edition? ;)
Hahaha! I would watch all of those! Great ideas…you should probably get an agent or something ;)
The Itty Bitty Wipe Out needs to happen immediately.
The Adopter and Child Swap Africa actually sound much better than the shows I’ve seen on TV recently. I’d DVR them!
Unfortunately we can’t use the starving kids in Africa line, cos we’re in Africa! lol
I’m thinking that, instead of being voted off Survivor, the cast members are thrown into a lion cage. Just sayin’.
I would watch those shows! I especially liked survivor and Africa Child Swap. Hilarious.
Kid edition of Wipeout – hilarious. You should pitch these to the networks!
I’ll watch Child Swap and The Adopter :)
The adopter is definitely a great idea! :) I know a few friends that might want to go on that show.
I love “The Adopter” :)
I would watch Survivor and Child Swap, though I do not have any candidates. Very Funny.
I would definitely watch the Adopter … if only to see the horror on the couple’s faces as they get into the nitty-gritty of having kids. 25 of them.
My 11 year old has often complained about the fact that she is not old enough for Wipeout. She would LOVE to be on the kids edition!
Survivor Nickelodeon. Awesome. I don’t know who I hope gets voted off first.
I love these. Now I’m wondering if we can morph “Survivor: Nickelodeon Stars” with “Intervention” or “Celebrity Rehab” when all these child stars grow up. I have a sneaking suspicion we could start sooner than later with those secretly-30-something-year-olds from The Fresh Beat Band.
Oh crap. My shows arent kids shows. Epic fail for messing up the prompt. BTW i love the african child swap
LOVE Kids Wipeout lol
I was thinking something along the lines of Jersey Shore, only with kids & their juice cups?
Of course I LOVE this list, who wouldn’t?!
I WISH I had time to participate in this week’s workshop. Maybe next week….I really miss the connections and fun reading. THANKS!
I would totally watch the Adopter, that sounds like genius.
Love those! I could NOT think of one I would actually watch. Max & Ruby has scarred me forever.
If you want to make the Canadian one I’ll offer up my kid ;)
Love it! How about a twist on the adoption show… have older adoptable kids choosing from 25 families!
Okay, too funny! I can’t decide which I’d DVR first- Canada? The adopter? Wipeout? too hard to choose! :)
These are awesome. Can’t decide which I would want to watch the most. And they ALL sound better than Dora and Diego. “I’m the map, I’m the map, I’m the map….”
Hahaha! I would so watch these!
OH MY GOSH!!! One of your best posts! When I LITERALLY LOL (vs. in my head LOL) it’s a WINNER! Thank you for that!
I propose the kids from Toddler and Tiara’s are the first group sent over to Africa…
My children are ready for their TV debut on The Adopter. Where do I sign them up?
I would LOVE Wipeout: kids edition. Seriously. I cant stop thinking about it :D
OMG I love the Survivor and Wipeout kids editions! I would watch…and laugh! Great list!
Just had to come back and say that the Adopter is still freaking me out. I’m thinking it’s just too close to something that TLC might actually do.
I like your suggestions!!! I was always grateful (when my kids were little) that some genius writers put some double entendres into the most dull of kids movies so the adults who were there would have something to grasp on to for a little enjoyment!!!!
haha I love this I would definately watch those shows!
OK so my 5 year old would be the first in line for kid sized Wipeout! I hate that show,but he loves it.
Yep, I really wish I could watch some of those shows!!
Can you imagine how over the top emotional the The Adopter would be? There is probably a network right now checking to see if this is legal.
I love #4 and #5. I would watch these for sure.
I love the real children of canada idea. I mean really, how do they produce so many comedians?
What a great list! Kids shows are so unbelievably educational (boring) and clean (stupid) that I could NOT figure out what to do with the prompt!
love your ideas for shows… the africa one is AWESOME!!! (but probably considered child abuse… boo!) a little late this week, but trying to get back in the game! woohoo!