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CBS' much buzzed about controversial new reality show, Kid Nation, is getting awful reviews. And not in the campy so bad it's good way!

Posted: Sep 20, 2007 at 1:56 pm / Email this »

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jlau says – reply to this

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Greatest show EVER….FIRST BITCHES!
camilla says – reply to this

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gay who cares
RUBI says – reply to this

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FIRST
jesse says – reply to this

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1st
emily says – reply to this

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first. its a pretty disgusting concept.
yoyoyo says – reply to this

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first
kate says – reply to this

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whre are these kids parents?!
Joe says – reply to this

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I think its the worst idea for a show in the history of television…and could probably be considered almost borderline illegal in regards to child labor laws. Just proves parents will do anything to try and make their kids famous.
kristen says – reply to this

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well w/e then..the show didn't even have a good premiss anyawys
B says – reply to this

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PEREZ IS THE MAN!!!
Fatty says – reply to this

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first
cristal says – reply to this

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first and screw those little b@stards
Erica says – reply to this

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I LOVE this show!!!
renee wildflower says – reply to this

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i love this idea and the kids are awesome! 1st??
yuracunt says – reply to this

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Who cares, it's only kids. Why do people care so much about kids. They shit in their pants, steal stuff and have pink eye. There nasty and don't pay taxes and can't vote. So really they don't count.
lauraA says – reply to this

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first…that show must suck
Jacob's Mom says – reply to this

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Better than kids playing violent video games ……..
Roxi says – reply to this

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yooo
TabulaRasa says – reply to this

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I like it!!! They are h8ers
jen says – reply to this

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sucks to be them
Jenn says – reply to this

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no more reality shows please!!!!!!!
alissa says – reply to this

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FIRST!!
dblock says – reply to this

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FIRST!!!
angelface says – reply to this

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hmmm…ok
jen says – reply to this

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yay first
Dixie Cup says – reply to this

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I loved it!
Povi says – reply to this

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Hey!
Bjork says – reply to this

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This has to be the best show on TV in a while. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. These kids are great, and the producers are genius! Season 2 should have infants.
first says – reply to this

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asasdasd
Nicole says – reply to this

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hahah
sara says – reply to this

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first
darron says – reply to this

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Hey, I liked it!
reggaf says – reply to this

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did any kids die? if so, i'd watch it
KB says – reply to this

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I don't give a shit if I'm first or not, but Perez, WAS THIS REALLY BLOG WORTHY? This is shit at it's finest…
Showlookslikecrap says – reply to this

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First!
Andrea says – reply to this

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First!!
cherry says – reply to this

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I'm not shocked at all
hj says – reply to this

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what never heard of it. whats so bad about it?
Lovestar says – reply to this

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I would Not Put My Son On That Show….
Lisa says – reply to this

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Didn't look good on the previews either!!
christine says – reply to this

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first!
sara YAYAYAAY says – reply to this

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I DUCKEN LOVE YOU PEREZ…I VE NEVER SEEN THE SHOW! FIRST BEEATCH
k says – reply to this

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It wasn't that bad….just more of the same with pint-sized problems.
Erin says – reply to this

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I have to say I watched it, and i thought it was interesting. It is like a giant science experiment. I will have to see afew more episodes to decide if it is lame or not, but so far I think it's cool.
k says – reply to this

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unless it ends up like lord of the flies. then maybe it will get interesting.
sara YAYAYAAY says – reply to this

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I FUCKEN LOVE YOU PEREZ…I VE NEVER SEEN THE SHOW! FIRST BEEATCH
YOUR MY FAVE PEREZ!!!
♀♀♀♀♀☺♥krazihottkelli♥☺♀♀♀♀♀ says – reply to this

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rebecca says – reply to this

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they need to send britney there ON HER OWN
xuszerep says – reply to this

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kids are annoying.
Matt says – reply to this

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I doubt it's what the kids are doing that makes it suck… it's the fact that kids are stupid and nobody gives a shit about watching them.
Moli says – reply to this

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I liked the show. I will watch every episode.
Lissa says – reply to this

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I thought the show was great!
Oaky McMicheal says – reply to this

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It's still more entertaining than watching a fat hippo with acne getting booted off a has-been rapper show on basic cable. You're shameful, you whale. What happened to your dad?
dora in philly says – reply to this

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I actually liked it. I thhought it was entertaining.
michelethebelle says – reply to this

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I liked it, lol
wowsey says – reply to this

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Very interestin social study. Gonna watch it next week, too.
LOVE. says – reply to this

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MY FRIEND'S SON WAS SUPPOSED TO BE ON THIS SHOW - THEY ALL VIDEOTAPED HER FAMILY DOING EVERYDAY THINGS AND THEY NEVER EVEN PICKED HIM - SHE SAID THEY ONLY PAID $5000 TO EACH FAMILY ANYWAY - NOT WORTH IT ESPECIALLY SINCE SOME OF THE KIDS WERE BURNED!!
wowsey says – reply to this

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Re: yuracunt – 15 you forgot about bring home lice, stray puppies, asking "why" all the time.
Stephanie M says – reply to this

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who the fuck cares, I thought it was great and perfect for watching with my kids
Jade Brooks says – reply to this

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That reviewer should get off of his soapbox. I watched the show with my 11 and 7-year old sons. I wanted to see what all the hype was about, while my kids had no interest at all. But once the show got going, my sons were hooked, and so was I. It was very inspiring and empowering, as well as entertaining. We plan to watch it together and discuss the choices, behaviors and values we see on display to see what lessons can be learned.
hizzlefoshizzle says – reply to this

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ok
christina says – reply to this

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ten bucks says half of the cast will go on to star on the disney channels' "Middle School Musical"
RPG says – reply to this

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I thought that the show was great. The psychology behind it is what draws people in. These kids are amazing. I dont remember being as well spoken and smart when I was their age. I would have cried all the way home on the first day at their age. Good stuff.
jo jo says – reply to this

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Get the EVERYONE LOVES A GAY PROM DATE shirt that EVE wore on PEREZ!!!!

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Mel from Nola says – reply to this

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I watched it and loved it. How the kids faught and worked out their differences…we should learn from them.
hey says – reply to this

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I think the kids are all actors. i already knew the show was a piece of shit so i didn't bother watching it.
Tiffany says – reply to this

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My kids liked it, and it was nice to have something to watch together as a family.
Elaina says – reply to this

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I don't know, I watched and I didn't think it was that bad. And its not like there aren't adults around, behind the scenes. And I think its good for kids to not be papered to the extent that most are nowadays.
BRITNEY'S BITCH says – reply to this

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#15 - yuracunt says
Who cares, it’s only kids. Why do people care so much about kids. They shit in their pants, steal stuff and have pink eye. There nasty and don’t pay taxes and can’t vote. So really they don’t count."
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lola says – reply to this

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I thought it was great- Lord of the Flies meets Children of the Corn.
smarcastic says – reply to this

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I think is great. It teaches these kids to do something for themselves instead of letting mommy and daddy wipe their asses for the rest of their lives. They will appreciate this when they get older.

As far as child labor laws…. quit being so freaking politically correct and take a damn chance. Nothing ever changed or made a damn difference by "following the rules."
Momof3Girls says – reply to this

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I agree…I watched it with my kids and we had a great discussion about hard work and choices. Loved that after one day the kids picked more latrines over a TV…my kids said they would have done the same. Great lessons.
love it says – reply to this

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I was totally hooked, will def be watching it again next week. I wish Jimmy stayed! So adorable!
Vanessa says – reply to this

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If you read the dozens of comments below that critique, you'll see most people disagreeing with the author. It's a great show, that's the general concensus. It's not about the critics, it's about the VIEWERS!
Michelle says – reply to this

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People are dumb. The show was great. I watched it with my kids and we thought it was good. Kids always think they can do everything on their own anyway, the show gives them an opportunity to see what that would be like. I would send my kids - especially my 14 year old daughter!! LOL!
Pollo Loco says – reply to this

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I liked it! Cute and funny kids - It will be neat to see how it plays out. I will keep watching! I already miss Jimmy…
princess pop says – reply to this

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seems dangerous
Chris says – reply to this

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I liked it!
missmay says – reply to this

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I actually liked it!!
Sharoxx80 says – reply to this

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I watched it last night. It's cool and its nice to see little demons trying to work together instead of fighting over barbies and perez hilton t-shirts. GO KID NATION! YOU ROCK BITCHEZ!
Kate says – reply to this

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I thought it was hilarious! I will definitely be tuning in every week. I was laughing throughout the whole show.
McGovern says – reply to this

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That was ONE bad review dipshit. LA Times gave it a good review, New York Post gave it a good review, MSNBC gave it a good review, and the Boston Globe also gave it a good review. You're a total dipshit Perez
Sharoxx80 says – reply to this

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Re: yuracunt – FUCKIN HILARIOUS!
spanishflower says – reply to this

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I LOVE IT! my bofriend and I watched it together, we cant wait untill next wednesday to catch the next episode.
empress says – reply to this

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I like the show

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Cee says – reply to this

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it was a great show… i've been waiting to watch it for months now.
it was really nice watching it with the kids my 17 & 15 year old… they loved it.
it taught great lessons… we r hooked… can't wait to watch it again next week.
mandy says – reply to this

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um…it actually wasn't that bad…I kind of even liked it- especially when that 8 year old was crying because he wanted to go home- it was cute.
Nick says – reply to this

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You may want to amend this post, you jackass, seeing as how you say it's getting bad reviews and yet post ONE. Besides, the USA Today critic famously hates everything.
Samantha says – reply to this

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Didn't you see all the comments people wrote about how they actually liked the show and that particular reviewer is just a dud?
Audie!! says – reply to this

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First off if any of you had actually watched you would have realized all of you dramatic statements about "child labor" are way off base. These kids are learning valuable life lessons such as cooking, cleaning, and how life in the real world works without video games and tv's on 24/7. They are not slaving away and working to say feed adults, or run someones farm, etc. each kid pulls their own weight within their TEAM in order to run their "town". I think it is a great show for kids, it shows them they really can do anything they put their minds to. There should be more programs like this out there to set examples for the little guys. Plus, all of you who say this is the parents exploiting their kids…news flash the kids get to go home any time THEY want. The parents have no say whether their child comes home or not, therefore, they can't exploit them, or make them stay against their will, or keep them on in hopes that they get famous because if the kid wants to leave the kid leaves, simple as that. Hope this gives you all a little bit of insight on what the show really is about.
gGirlNYC says – reply to this

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I don't see how this show was getting so much press anyway. Who cares about a bunch of kids being kids? Its a stupid idea for a show, and it seems that once you've seen the first ep you've seen the whole series. Plus they were NOT there alone… I doubt the camera crew is between the ages of 8and 10. So there was no real chance of danger. Now.. had they left themo n a deserted island and gave them a bunch of cameras.. would be awesome
emilie says – reply to this

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am i the only one that likes this show?
i thought it was funny
carl shut says – reply to this

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this show kicked ass
qwhtnice says – reply to this

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Of course the critics hate it. There's no nudity, girl on girl action, love triangles or other various polygons, backstabbing , or gratutious sex. Just some cute kids learning to believe in themselves, learning teamwork, hard work, and critical thinking skills. Of course Americans find it boring.
FR says – reply to this

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I liked it too. I about lost it when the one dorky leader of the 4 (Michael I think) wouldn't help push the wagon but just pointed for the other kids the direction they were supposed to go in, as if it wasn't obvious. All the kids were wiped out when they arrived at the town but him! He is all ready to hold a "town hall" and shit! I see a future in middle management for that little fucker!
scary says – reply to this

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This show was not that bad. I found it interesting. Some of those kids were smart man, I mean make that shit when I was a kid, and it would not have been the same. The parents let them do it so…..ease up, they'll be ok.
jem says – reply to this

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I will have to watch next week. I didn't even know it aired last night. Sounds like a good show. Better this than some of the reality shows on basic cable. I love the concept.
Christine says – reply to this

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I thought it wasnt' bad. These kids give insight into how they're being raised. Let's just say, most of the parents could be doing a better job. It's nowhere near child abuse. There are PLENTY of adults around them at all times. They can leave if they want to. They are given a certain amount of guidance, which they can, if they choose, ignore. At least it's a new reality show and not the same old shit these networks have been churning out! I'll keep watching.
madie.b says – reply to this

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WHO THOUGHT OF THIS SHOW. IT BROKE MY HEART TO SEE THE 8 YEAR OLD BOY CRYING SAYING HE WAS TOO YOUNG TO BE DOING THE SHOW. IT SEEMED LIKE HE WAS BEING FORCED TO DO IT. I WOULD NEVER PUT MY CHILD IN THAT SITUATION!
irritated at the ignorant says – reply to this

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People are calling this dangerous? Stupid. Learn how it make fire. Or reinvent the wheel.

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