Just Who Is the Biigest Loser?

I just got finished watching the latest episode of this seasons "The Biggest Loser."

I must admit, it is an intriguing show. There's drama, tears, yelling, tears, cheering, tears, heartbreak, tears, sweat, tears....a whole bunch of tears.

Man, these people cry alot!

Now, please don't misunderstand. I, more than anyone, can understand and sympathize with the plight of the overweight. I mean, I've had a weight problem all my life! My doctor said it's because I swallow alot of aggression...along with a lot of pizza! (Okay, that's my homage to John Candy in Stripes).

I can understand why they cry on the first episode. They can't believe how far they let their bodies go.

I know why they cry during he challenges. The human drama is the most intense.

I know why they cry at weigh ins...overwhelming joy.

But what I think is hilarious is when someone, usually a woman (sorry girls...truth hurts!), starts to strike deals and conive with others to destroy someone else's chances at staying in the Biggest Loser camp, and then when they achieve their goal of voting that person off, she starts to bawl like a baby! That is hilarious!

All of that aside, it is a great show. Although, one thing has always bugged me a liitle bit about reality programs: We end up watching others achieve the goals and dreams we desire. It's great if watching the show inspires us. We all need inspiration. But it's bad when you just watch life instead of participating.

Holy cow! That statement comes from a guy who has watched somewhere around 18 billion hours of TV, and for the first five years of his life thought Captain Kirk was his real father.

Well, times change, and people grow.

Now, I must depart. Denny Crain awaits!