What happened to creativity? Are there REALLY no new ideas out there? I am not saying I am the most witty, creative individual on the planet, I mean if I were, I wouldn't be sitting here blogging my thoughts to the 19 people who have viewed this page. That being said, I am wondering why there is a penchant, specifically in America to just remake what the British have done before us? Yes, I know that there are nuances of British humor that don't translate into American humor well, but still why must we take the best they have to offer and freely adapt (steal) it?
Check out this link detailing British shows that have or will be coming to a television near you.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/h2/fixedsu/wouldyourather/an-americans-guide-to-british-panel-shows
The thing is? Most of us can still watch the originals on BBC America and be MUCH happier for it. I notice that the link above doesn't mention Top Gear, which A&E tried (and failed, thankfully) to adapt last season.. Seriously, without the British accent you just can't pull off making a camper into a boat and trying to drive it across the Channel. I personally think it is the pronunciation of aluminum which killed the American version. Those of us that were enthusiasts of the original wondered what happened to all the al-you-min-ee-um.
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