TV Challenges

Okay, I have to say I love the challenges.  I am talking about TV shows like Fit Camp, Biggest Loser, Gladiators, etc. and so forth.  It’s the challenges that I can’t get enough of.  Who thinks of these things?  What will people agree to do in the name of TV?  So you are being filmed for this show and therefore have agreed to do WHATEVER you are asked [sorry, not asked - told].  Why don’t we ever hear about the people coming up with the challenges?  They are like mini gods.  They get their kicks out of making people pull hot air balloons, run up mountains, and complete rediculous obstacle courses (which in turn remind me of dog obedience and agility competitions). I have to admit, it seems a bit silly.

Why do we need to watch TV to get our fill of these ‘challenges’?  It seems like there should be clubs, organized sports even, dedicated to the creation, participation, and observance of just such events.  Maybe we all just want to act like kids in made up games and competitions. ‘Bet I can race to the end of the street, around the light-pole and back, before you.’