My wife and I found it impossible to be depressed while watching this show. Seriously. This show has helped us cope through some pretty rough times including deaths in the family, financial hardships, and even medical setbacks. It's just so silly and constantly funny that you don't have a chance to think about anything other than what's happening on the screen in front of you. The speedy dialog of quick quips and the steady stream of cartoon-like violence with the contestants created one of those things that comes but once in a lifetime. MXC is a true television treasure! If this show doesn't make you laugh, something may be seriously wrong with you.
55 Reviews
"MXC: Most Extreme Elimination Challenge"- A hilarious spin on a classic Japanese game-show.
TedStixonAKAMaximumMadness5 November 2016
Running from 2003-2007 on American network SpikeTV, "Most Extreme Elimination Challenge" (better known simply as "MXC") was a warped, sometimes twisted but always consistently amusing experimental program that supplied endless laughs and even an occasional pained groan from viewers. The premise is simple: take a classic extreme Japanese game- show known as "Takashi's Castle" and re-edit the footage, overdubbing the original dialog with a small group of talented voice-over artists in order to give it a new, creative spin for the sake of comedy. And my god, does it work!
The series follows two "teams" in every episode who are forced to go through frankly demented physical challenges in order to earn points. The teams are often amusing contradictions of one another ("Cops VS Cons", "Donors VS Addicts", etc.) or just nonsensical groupings created for the sake of random comedy. ("Meat Handlers VS Cartoon Voice Actors" being one that pops into mind) All the while, our two hilarious announcers Kenny Blankenship (voiced by Chris Darga) and Vic Romano (voiced by Victor Wilson) provide us with amusing banter and play- by-plays to often laugh-out-loud effect.
The highlight of the series is definitely the insanity of some of the physical challenges players are forced into and how it is contrasted with the great overdubbed humor. You'll see people being thrown about, having their bodies slammed into walls, falling into pools of water, and just generally being brutalized in a series of events each episode. My personal favorite has always been "Log Drop"- a challenge where contestants must run over a series of rollers that will inevitably begin spinning the second one foot is placed on them. It makes for some of the most insane spills and bails I've ever seen.
Our two leads are just a blast and a half. Blankenship is portrayed as a High School dropout with an unprofessional work ethic but a bubbly attitude that only got the job because his "uncle owns the network." He is balanced by "straight man" Romano, who takes his job perhaps a bit too seriously, causing him to often become angry with his co-host. Supporting characters on the show also include the creepy Guy LeDouche (voiced by John Cervenka)- a pith-helmet wearing weirdo with a French accent and a questionable sexuality, and Captain Tenneal (also voiced by Cervenka)- a gruff field-captain who often introduces each episode's teams and stands by during the challenges.
It is without question that the series is definitely going for the low-brow end of humor, but I think that it works well and compliments the original footage that is being subverted by the new editing and narration. This is not the type of series you watch for complex satirical analysis of modern social/political issues. This is good, old junkfood TV. The type of show you pop on when you get home after work and just wanna relax and have a few silly belly- laughs. I also will comment however, that there's plenty of really subtle recurring gags that do make it worthwhile should you decide to watch throughout the entire series. You may notice recurring characters, family names and even one or two very minor sub-plots here and there that reward long-time viewers.
As it stands, even nearly ten years after production ended, I still find myself loading up old episodes of MXC to watch. It's just good fun and I honestly think its a shame that it ended when it did. It could have kept going forever as far as I am concerned. Silly, fun and broad humor like this never goes out of fashion. I give it a very strong 9 out of 10.
The series follows two "teams" in every episode who are forced to go through frankly demented physical challenges in order to earn points. The teams are often amusing contradictions of one another ("Cops VS Cons", "Donors VS Addicts", etc.) or just nonsensical groupings created for the sake of random comedy. ("Meat Handlers VS Cartoon Voice Actors" being one that pops into mind) All the while, our two hilarious announcers Kenny Blankenship (voiced by Chris Darga) and Vic Romano (voiced by Victor Wilson) provide us with amusing banter and play- by-plays to often laugh-out-loud effect.
The highlight of the series is definitely the insanity of some of the physical challenges players are forced into and how it is contrasted with the great overdubbed humor. You'll see people being thrown about, having their bodies slammed into walls, falling into pools of water, and just generally being brutalized in a series of events each episode. My personal favorite has always been "Log Drop"- a challenge where contestants must run over a series of rollers that will inevitably begin spinning the second one foot is placed on them. It makes for some of the most insane spills and bails I've ever seen.
Our two leads are just a blast and a half. Blankenship is portrayed as a High School dropout with an unprofessional work ethic but a bubbly attitude that only got the job because his "uncle owns the network." He is balanced by "straight man" Romano, who takes his job perhaps a bit too seriously, causing him to often become angry with his co-host. Supporting characters on the show also include the creepy Guy LeDouche (voiced by John Cervenka)- a pith-helmet wearing weirdo with a French accent and a questionable sexuality, and Captain Tenneal (also voiced by Cervenka)- a gruff field-captain who often introduces each episode's teams and stands by during the challenges.
It is without question that the series is definitely going for the low-brow end of humor, but I think that it works well and compliments the original footage that is being subverted by the new editing and narration. This is not the type of series you watch for complex satirical analysis of modern social/political issues. This is good, old junkfood TV. The type of show you pop on when you get home after work and just wanna relax and have a few silly belly- laughs. I also will comment however, that there's plenty of really subtle recurring gags that do make it worthwhile should you decide to watch throughout the entire series. You may notice recurring characters, family names and even one or two very minor sub-plots here and there that reward long-time viewers.
As it stands, even nearly ten years after production ended, I still find myself loading up old episodes of MXC to watch. It's just good fun and I honestly think its a shame that it ended when it did. It could have kept going forever as far as I am concerned. Silly, fun and broad humor like this never goes out of fashion. I give it a very strong 9 out of 10.
Americanized...and we love it!
The_Light_Triton1 June 2010
Takeshi's castle was a Japanese Gameshow in which 100 Contestants would invade a castle full of obstacle courses in search of 1 million yen, equal to $10,000 US. it was highly popular in japan but only aired for 3 years.
14 years after the last episode of Takeshi's Castle Aired, US TV Network Spike got a hold of all the footage on Takeshi's Castle, and dubbed it in their own way, making it one of spike's funniest shows ever.
Kenny Blankenship and Vic Romano are the hosts of MxC, the most Extreme Competition in Town. they provide commentary on some ridiculous challenges, in which 2 themes of people would be competing for pretty much nothing. then they would go through the 10 most painful eliminations of the day, then end the show with 3 words...
"Don't Get Eliminated!" It's too bad this show doesn't Produce any more episodes, but at least spike still airs the reruns every so often. catch them sometime, you won't be disappointed.
14 years after the last episode of Takeshi's Castle Aired, US TV Network Spike got a hold of all the footage on Takeshi's Castle, and dubbed it in their own way, making it one of spike's funniest shows ever.
Kenny Blankenship and Vic Romano are the hosts of MxC, the most Extreme Competition in Town. they provide commentary on some ridiculous challenges, in which 2 themes of people would be competing for pretty much nothing. then they would go through the 10 most painful eliminations of the day, then end the show with 3 words...
"Don't Get Eliminated!" It's too bad this show doesn't Produce any more episodes, but at least spike still airs the reruns every so often. catch them sometime, you won't be disappointed.
MXC is coming out on DVD
mostextreme200316 June 2006
As one of the exec producers and creators of MXC, I would like to thank all the loyal fans of the show who have remained loyal throughout its irregular scheduling on Spike. As anybody in television knows, after we license the show to a network, scheduling matters are pretty much out of our hands. Fortunately, one thing that is finally under our control is the release of MXC on DVDs. After two and a half years of trying to secure all the various rights and licenses from all the many parties who have a finger in the MXC pie, we are pleased to announce that we will very soon close a deal with a distributor so MXC will be out on DVD sometime this fall. We originally hoped to have closed a deal so DVDs would be available this summer, but as you probably know, the whole digital content business is going through a revolutionary (i.e., very scary for the financial boys) phase and the already prolonged process was extended even further. The release date will not be be finally determined for a few weeks, but it will most likely be sometime from late September through early October. If anybody wants to be placed on a mailing list to receive official notification of a release date and other information, please write me at mostextreme2003@yahoo.com. Thanks for letting us not get eliminated!
Like watching a live action Japaneese video game
MichaelMovieLoft25 May 2003
Only from Japan could something like MXC come from. Originally called Takashi's Castle, the show featured people dressed up weirdly doing all sorts of odd events. I haven't seen the original, but I don't know if there is a winner to this thing. TNN (soon to be called Spike TV) bought the episodes of this show and overdubbed it with outlandish and hilarious dialog. The dialog goes with the spirit of the show. In the new version, there are two teams of people that go against each other (ex. Cops vs. cons, Meat factory workers vs. voice over artists). Some of the games are downright silly, but I think that is the point. The new dialog can also get racy.
Somehow, this triggered a memory. Years ago, I believe CBS tried to reduplicate the original show. They result was an unsold pilot called Storming The Castle. It was hosted by Michael Burger and burned off during the summer (when most pilots were burned off). There was even a phony audience/laugh track thrown in for good mesure. Now I don't know if they got the idea from this show, but they seemed closely related with one another. The only difference is the CBS pilot was dumbed down.
This is a fun show and will fit perfectly into Spike TVs new schedule. Check it out.
Somehow, this triggered a memory. Years ago, I believe CBS tried to reduplicate the original show. They result was an unsold pilot called Storming The Castle. It was hosted by Michael Burger and burned off during the summer (when most pilots were burned off). There was even a phony audience/laugh track thrown in for good mesure. Now I don't know if they got the idea from this show, but they seemed closely related with one another. The only difference is the CBS pilot was dumbed down.
This is a fun show and will fit perfectly into Spike TVs new schedule. Check it out.
an instant classic
mallorygold4 October 2006
I used to watch this with my boyfriend all the time last year at his place. I was in best buy yesterday and saw the DVD and had to buy it for him. well for us. we watched a few of the episodes last night and neither one of us could stop laughing. i nearly started crying from laughing so hard. Neither one of us had seen any of the episodes on the DVD that we have watched so far. i guess we were both kinda stoked to see some one/old episodes. the Takeshi castle episode is priceless. I know in like 5 years from now we are going to go back and watch the DVD and it is just going to bring back so many memories. he was so excited when he opened it up.
Hilariously Funny
joebock7818 May 2006
I remember the first time I ever saw this show. I was home visiting my family in 2003 and we were watching TV later in the evening just flipping the channels. My Mom(63 yrs old)and her guy friend(73 years old)came across MXC and told me that this was a funny show so I sat down and watched it. I wish they would have told me to go to the bathroom before watching this "funny show" because I almost "went number one" in my pants I laughed so hard. I find it amazing that older people like my Mom and her friend can find stuff like this so funny and so can I when I'm in my 20's. That just goes to show you how great this show really is. I love how they insert punchlines into monologue so well that if you're not paying attention you won't laugh. I'll ask my Mom, "Did you hear what he just said?". The writers are unbelievably clever in their delivery along with these hilarious and sometimes non-athletic contestants. Some of the hard falls and funny faces are comical enough that witty commentary is not needed. I hope that they come out with seasons on DVD soon. If they do I will park them right next to my seasons of Friends and Scrubs. Whether you have a bad day or a horrible day, MXC will make you laugh and most likely forget about the horrible day that you just had. My hat goes off to all the people that have anything to do with this great TV show.
Laugh and Laugh Again
rogersgh123427 December 2006
I laughed at the show when it was on Spike. Now my whole family laughs at it on DVD. The special features are great too, which include - one episode of the original Japanese game show, and the Top 25 Most Painful Eliminations (from Season One). Another special feature is the original pilot which includes some games not seen on the TV episodes.
I can't wait for more seasons to come out on DVD. It will be great to get together with a group of friends and all laugh together. Anyone who has not seen MXC will be amazed at their own reactions - a mixture of laughter and 'ohhhhhhhh's when they see the sometimes painful crashes during competitions.
And how funny is it that during a rope tug'o'war some contestants end up pulling against a cow without knowing it?
The commentary by Vic and Kenny overlaid on the original shows is just as funny as the competitions.
I can't wait for more seasons to come out on DVD. It will be great to get together with a group of friends and all laugh together. Anyone who has not seen MXC will be amazed at their own reactions - a mixture of laughter and 'ohhhhhhhh's when they see the sometimes painful crashes during competitions.
And how funny is it that during a rope tug'o'war some contestants end up pulling against a cow without knowing it?
The commentary by Vic and Kenny overlaid on the original shows is just as funny as the competitions.
One of my favorite shows!
dogbait195920 June 2006
This is the only show that I will stay up past my bedtime to watch... even if I know that I've seen that particular show on numerous occasions! It never fails to give me some good, long, hard, tear-inducing, side-splitting, pee-in-your-pants laughter. I also do my fair share of cringing and wincing for these contestants when they take a particularly hard knock (which is often).
The dialog & commentary between Vic & Ken, and the Captain's little asides, are clever, naughty and perfectly delivered for optimum hilarity! Even the ever more annoyingly repellant Guy has his own certain disgusting charm.
The dialog & commentary between Vic & Ken, and the Captain's little asides, are clever, naughty and perfectly delivered for optimum hilarity! Even the ever more annoyingly repellant Guy has his own certain disgusting charm.
Great for a LOT of laughs!
Irenemazur30 May 2006
The first time I ever watched this show, I was instantly reminded of a similar weekly two-hour American-made show called "Almost Anything Goes" that aired back in the early 1970's. Am I the only one who remembers and misses that show after all these years? I love how this show has revived the idea of creating clever, challenging and outrageously funny stunts utilizing hilarious and imaginative props, costumes and mechanisms. The dubbed-in English commentary sometimes borders on risqué, but is funny and manages to not cross the "taboo" line. After all the boring reality shows and the nudity and obscenities that a too-permissive society has allowed to permeate daily film and television viewing, it just goes to show that you can still entertain an audience with good clean fun! This wildly funny show is such a breath of fresh air! I especially love Dope on a Rope, Brass Balls and the stunt with the revolving surfboard the contestants have to jump onto and ride around on without falling into the water! What a great show! May it last forever!
i watch it too,its great
brsurvivor22 May 2006
And Takeshi Kitano is in it..that blows me away every time. He's awesome in Zatoichi, and BattleRoyale back to mXc captain teneal is great ..where'd he get that suit. what is the actual show about..because it cant really be postal workers versus school bus drivers, there's just noway.Do these people win anything, or is it all just for our amusement. id like to think that they just do it for fun. oh my god someone just got walloped by a big boulder..too much, the best is when they try to jump through the doors , when it's a real door thats the best,,i laugh just thinking about it. I want to be a contestant Long live Vic Romano.
Over The Top
spikedheart131325 July 2006
Warning: Spoilers
Watch as contestants run over rolling logs mid-air, Intentionally run into walls at full speed, Run through a maze and belly flop into gritty toxic sludge looking water. Run across floating boulders only to slip and land face first on one, Leap over obstacles teen feet in the air on a moving wake board. Not to mention running up hill toward massive boulders rolling down a very tight fitting path. MXC features hilarious Voice Overs and even more hilarious spills, falls & flops by the most moronic people ever permitted on cable television. The hosts are just as funny as well, Constantly making fun of the contestants as they hurt themselves in the weirdest and most painful ways. On Location Hosts like the mighty Captain Tenneal or the perverted Guy LeDouche will have
the tears running in no time with their many hilarious antics. This is a Must-See for comedy lovers especially if you think people doing dumb stuff at will is funny cause this is the Godfather of "People doing dumb stuff" shows!
the tears running in no time with their many hilarious antics. This is a Must-See for comedy lovers especially if you think people doing dumb stuff at will is funny cause this is the Godfather of "People doing dumb stuff" shows!
A lot more fun
ian19937 October 2021
I watched this show years ago when it first came on TV in the UK and loved it straight away.
Adding sound effects and voice overs to clips of Takeshi's Castle makes this show a lot more fun to watch.
The commentary is hilarious.
Adding sound effects and voice overs to clips of Takeshi's Castle makes this show a lot more fun to watch.
The commentary is hilarious.
Average
coles_notes7 June 2022
If it worked for Super Sentai it can work for competition reality shows too right? Buying large amounts of Japanese television only to be re-hashed, re-written, and dubbed for a North American audience is nothing new, but doing so for this sort of series with this kind of comedic style just had not been done before (to my knowledge). Takeshi's Castle was a Japanese gameshow, very similar to the more modern Wipeout; contestants would all take turns trying to cross large lakes, bridges, and other physical challenges, often ending in falling / tumbling into water or giant foam blocks. Most Extreme Elimination Challenge stitched together footage from this older Japanese gameshow, made up some new rules and characters, and had two comedians do voice over mocking and joking about each contestant. It's pretty funny, although I think hasn't aged as well as it's remembered, way too many of the jokes (pretty much all) about female contestants turn sexual, and quickly gets old once they run out of new things to say. It was a cool concept that worked for Spike TV (an MTV subsidiary) at the time, with the channel tagline: The "First" Network for Men (I added the quotes as thats a BS statement, but an aside I won't need to go into here). All that said Guy Le Douche is still a paragon of field journalism.
Hilarious, inspired show!
Bobs-91 February 2004
Probably like a lot of people, I discovered this show while idly channel-flipping. At first the games themselves fascinated me. I'd heard about Japanese game shows for years, but only seen brief snippets of them. I started laughing hysterically as a succession of hapless schmucks got slammed by huge fake boulders rolling down a narrow channel. But it took a while for the bizarre and clever dubbed-in voiceovers to register. Once they did, I realized that I'd found a new favorite. This show combines elements of "Fear Factor" with "Mystery Science Theater 3000" and "What's Up Tiger Lilly?" The completely made-up spoof of Japanese game shows called "Banzai" that was briefly popular a few months ago was somewhat amusing, but this show just delivers HUGE and consistent belly laughs, and that's as healthy as a tub of granola and tofu, and lots easier to take.
An earlier poster listed the fake names given to some of the games in this show, but I just heard my favorite tonight. In this game, a contestant clings to a huge spinning mushroom that is propelled over a pool of muddy water, trying to land on a small platform at the other end of the pool. The name of the game was "Eat Shitaki." I almost ruptured myself.
An earlier poster listed the fake names given to some of the games in this show, but I just heard my favorite tonight. In this game, a contestant clings to a huge spinning mushroom that is propelled over a pool of muddy water, trying to land on a small platform at the other end of the pool. The name of the game was "Eat Shitaki." I almost ruptured myself.
DVD Release on October 3rd
jeffrey-sallen27 September 2006
I love the fact that I am going to be able to watch Kenny & Vic whenever i want now. this show is by far one of the funniest reality shows on TV. i mean it is real, right? those boulders looks so scary when they are coming at the competitors. for what ever reason, the show puts me on the floor whenever i watch it. I'm not sure if I have ever even seen any of the episodes from the first season. i was told that they are much different than current ones that air on spikeTV. not sure if the show had the amount of money to put into each episode like they do now. From what i know the show started in Asia in like the early 90's and we here in the states are only getting the remains of what is left from restored episodes that aired over their so many years ago.
a must see
socalsurfkid4 October 2006
Warning: Spoilers
The new MXC DVD is beautifully put together. the menu's are easy to navigate and breeze through. I just love how Kenny and Vic pop up and say funny snip-its. some of the challenges include "surfboard of death", "brass balls", "boulder dash", and "pole Vault". the boulder dash is just hysterical. the picture is very crisp and the dubbed VO is super clear. unlike the poor quality shown on spike, the DVD is really quite pretty. a must have in your collection if you like to laugh, cry or just need to fill a genre that you have not dove into yet. not sure about the rating on the DVD, but it may be inapropriate for kids under 13. however at a super young age they will not have a clue what is really going on in the dialogue.
Funniest show I ever saw!
paulsteinbergphd15 September 2023
I became a huge fan of MXC the very first time I watched it. The jokes were hilarious, the physical impacts were brutal and the pacing was so fast. We would actually organize viewing parties at my college just to watch it. I went to Yale and we made up drinking games so every time Vic would say "indeed" or Guy would say "Guy like," we'd have to drink. I know it sounds lame but it was literally standing room only in our apartment when MXC was on. A whole group of us wanted to make a road-trip to Cali just to meet the cast and get their autographs. All I can say is, if Vic, Kenny, The Captain and Guy ever decide to do another show, I'll be the first one watching it!
Silly fun
briancham199423 August 2020
This TV show was a silly piece of staple viewing for my classmates for some time. Not only does it feature an absurd Japanese game show, but the dubbed commentary adds another layer of humour. I had great fun watching all the pratfalls accompanied by hilarious jokes and puns.
I like mayonnaise!
Anonymous_Maxine13 February 2005
This is one of those shows that I only watch when I happen to turn on the TV when it is on (or more often, when I come home and my roommates are watching it, since I almost never watch TV), but every single time I see it I am rolling on the floor laughing. It's easy to call something like this stupid, mindless fun, but the idea of it is great and, if nothing else, the voiceovers are brilliant. The hosts say the most random things imaginable but are unbelievably hilarious. I just saw an episode a few minutes ago which featured some military guys against some beauty pageant people (that's about the extent of my knowledge, I couldn't hear much more than that over my own laughter) and one of hosts says, "I just tried to talk to the beauty pageant winner but she totally blew me off," to which the other host understandingly replied, "Yeah, they win one beauty pageant and it goes right to their life-like heads."
Such a simple line, but I almost fell out of my chair laughing at it. The jokes are not really jokes, they hide their punch-lines in normal sounding conversation which makes it even funnier because, as Gallagher has taught us, "Comedy is a surprise, you see. If I just did what you expected all the time it wouldn't be damn funny!" Needless to say, the jokes in this show are so outlandish and so random that it's impossible not to laugh, even if only at the obscurity of it all. The summary line above, for example, was exclaimed by a woman as she jumped up to take her best shot at becoming one of the ten most painful eliminations of the day.
This has been brought up on the message boards for this movie, but if they ever come out with a DVD collection of this show I will be the first guy in line to add it to my tiny collection of TV show DVDs, along with my Simpsons collections and Sledge Hammer collection. This show makes me laugh harder and more consistently than The Simpsons, which is by far my favorite TV show of all time. Every episode of MXC that I see brings it closer to the top of my list, and although it will never pass the Simpsons, this is not a show to be missed. Bring on the DVDs!
Such a simple line, but I almost fell out of my chair laughing at it. The jokes are not really jokes, they hide their punch-lines in normal sounding conversation which makes it even funnier because, as Gallagher has taught us, "Comedy is a surprise, you see. If I just did what you expected all the time it wouldn't be damn funny!" Needless to say, the jokes in this show are so outlandish and so random that it's impossible not to laugh, even if only at the obscurity of it all. The summary line above, for example, was exclaimed by a woman as she jumped up to take her best shot at becoming one of the ten most painful eliminations of the day.
This has been brought up on the message boards for this movie, but if they ever come out with a DVD collection of this show I will be the first guy in line to add it to my tiny collection of TV show DVDs, along with my Simpsons collections and Sledge Hammer collection. This show makes me laugh harder and more consistently than The Simpsons, which is by far my favorite TV show of all time. Every episode of MXC that I see brings it closer to the top of my list, and although it will never pass the Simpsons, this is not a show to be missed. Bring on the DVDs!
God help me. I watch it.
Lady-of-Rohan8 April 2004
MXC can be described with 4 words: "Iron Chef" meets "Jackass".
Kenny Blakenship and Vic Ramano host a hillarious game show that looks like the outtakes from a film. Through out the show, contestants participate in a variety of activities such as "Rotating Surfboard of Death", "Brass Balls", "Boulder Dash", and "Pole Vault". The instant replays of the contestants getting hurt are sinfully funny. At the end of the episode, Kenny and Vic countdown the "Most Painful Eliminations of the Day".
What can I say? If you like lame voice dubbing, weird names, and people getting hurt, MXC is for you.
Grade: A- (Indeed, Ken)
Kenny Blakenship and Vic Ramano host a hillarious game show that looks like the outtakes from a film. Through out the show, contestants participate in a variety of activities such as "Rotating Surfboard of Death", "Brass Balls", "Boulder Dash", and "Pole Vault". The instant replays of the contestants getting hurt are sinfully funny. At the end of the episode, Kenny and Vic countdown the "Most Painful Eliminations of the Day".
What can I say? If you like lame voice dubbing, weird names, and people getting hurt, MXC is for you.
Grade: A- (Indeed, Ken)
WOW is this show funny!
warlorde1 December 2003
This show had me laughing so hard, I just couldn't stop! Even when I remember some of the bumps and thumps of the contestants I still laugh. I hope it comes out on DVD one day, because I plan on getting it. If you don't like this kind of physical comedy, stick to blah stuff like Friends. Other than that, enjoy!
10 out of 10. Love the dubbing!
10 out of 10. Love the dubbing!
One of the much better shows on Spike TV
Angel_Meiru23 February 2004
On a channel full of gross-out South Park rip-offs, Star Trek and Beer bellies, the show MXC has to be the gold that comes up from the cheap tin foil. The show is a spoof of the old gameshow called "Takeshi no Taji", featuring comical dubbing and strange as I'll get competitions.
MXC is probably one of the better shows on these days. And very interesting to those who want to know how strange Asian gameshows can get.
MXC is probably one of the better shows on these days. And very interesting to those who want to know how strange Asian gameshows can get.
Funniest Reality Show on TV
mamaofsqueedunk4 November 2005
If your sense of humor runs along the lines of ridiculous, unbelievably silly, and downright immature (like mine!) then you will absolutely LOVE this show! The Japanese "sports" challenges themselves are very goofy and quite creative. My favorite challenges involve jumping off a trampoline and trying to stick to a Velcro wall and running across huge spinning foam logs above a muddy water pit. Just watching the show on mute could make me erupt in helpless giggles, but what really sends me over the edge is the outrageous comments made by the voice-overs. The combination of the two is unmatched in television, as far as I'm concerned.
Unfortunately, as far as I know, you can only see it on TV, since it hasn't released to DVD yet. I am fervently hoping it comes out on DVD soon.
Unfortunately, as far as I know, you can only see it on TV, since it hasn't released to DVD yet. I am fervently hoping it comes out on DVD soon.
what a great, funny show!
otisfirefly200128 September 2004
This show is hilarious! hands down.
The dubbing over the Japanese voices is worth a look. Since they completely change what was being said, and it is hilarious. Sometimes even adding some of the stupidest comments to their mouths as they turn to the camera, then shout.
The contestants are ridiculous in how far they will go. Seeing them run into doors head-on is great. Some of the games like Sinkers and Floaters, Fly on the Wall, and most of the others are fun to watch.
This show is definitely a must see for anyone who is looking for a laugh. You will definitely find it in this show. If not in the contestants, then in the ridiculous dubbing.
The dubbing over the Japanese voices is worth a look. Since they completely change what was being said, and it is hilarious. Sometimes even adding some of the stupidest comments to their mouths as they turn to the camera, then shout.
The contestants are ridiculous in how far they will go. Seeing them run into doors head-on is great. Some of the games like Sinkers and Floaters, Fly on the Wall, and most of the others are fun to watch.
This show is definitely a must see for anyone who is looking for a laugh. You will definitely find it in this show. If not in the contestants, then in the ridiculous dubbing.
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