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Penn & Teller - Bullsh*t! - The First Season
: Self-proclaimed pit-bulls of truth, Penn & Teller use their trademark humor, knowledge of carnival tricks, and hidden cameras to blow the lid off popular notions about second hand smoke ,self help products, diet claims, creationism, TV psychics, Feng Shui, bottled water and more!!!!
Manufacturer: Paramount
Price Range: $20.99 - $39.99
 Penn & Teller - Bullsh*t! - The First Season
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| User Reviews |  | pretty cool
rating: 4
This show is pretty cool, yes they are skeptics and make their opinions well known, but why shouldn't they? Christians have had centuries of giving their opinions, while the skeptics have kept back for fear of ruined lives. Now its time for the all skeptics to make their opinions known. Although Penn & Teller are skeptics, they do try to get both sides of the argument. I like the expose feel of the show. One of the cool bonus features of this show was this interview that they did with James Randi.
In some episodes like the one on environmental hysteria, I felt embarrassed for the environmental activists who didn't have logical answers for the most basic questions. Its amazing that they wouldn't ask themselves such questions, and these are people at the top running these things. Its ridiculous, if they can't take themselves seriously then why should anyone else? I'm glad that P & T expose hacks like that.
Anyway check them out. I think that as skeptical as these guys are, they also have hearts and I think they do a great service to expose the charlatans.
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CREATIONISM - Y SO SCARED OFF DISCUSSING?
rating: 4
I could see points in many episodes. The thing I wish folks to keep in mind as they watch the supposed hidden camera shots and the enormous amounts footage of people supporting P & T's point of view is that even P & T edit stuff out so it sounds more in thier favor. No, they dont present the whole truth and nothing but the truth. But... what they do show is entertaining, and some grains of truth are there. Just keep your head on as you watch and don't get brainwashed by them, either. The Creationsism one I noticed however had a lot of folks who were against creationism, bashing it. Im all for debate but debaters need to tell you why their side is valid, not just bash their opponent. You could convince someone their opponent sucks but that doesnt mean they themselves don't suck also. I needed some positives with those negatives. It also smelled of segregationalism. P & T were saying Creationism has no place in the classroom/ society. I don't see why a view is more acceptable than another and why both views should not be allowed presentation. Creationism got all our forefathers through thousands more years than evolutionism has. I also don't believe that Creationists are "out to do away with science". Creationists do not say science does not exist nor do they wish do put it into extinction. They just want thier voice heard also. (How scary!) Apparently, Orvell was right - "all are created equal, but some are more equal than others." You dont like political commercials were all they do is mud sling other candidates, how is this any better?
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Watch to be entertained, not to learn
rating: 2
These guys produce a funny, creative show but their arguments are pretty lame and their logic is more sensational than thoughtful. They start off on any subject with an opinion in mind, then search for and massage evidence to support that conclusion. The most egregious example of this, to me, is their show on AA--they pick a loud and articulate woman to support their view and then a meek and nervous guy to speak for the opposition. That kind of cherry-picking is typical, like when they use outtakes of an environmentalist stumbling over her words to make her seem poorly informed and overly emotional, then cut to a slick guy at the CATO institute without explaining its right-wing nature or corporate funding (they call it "libertarian"). Even when I agree with them, such as in the case of the Creationism episode, I find myself annoyed at how they load their debate in favor of their pre-arrived conclusions.
Maybe it's obvious that a couple of TV magicians are in no position to argue anything--but they are superior showmen and they know how to convince their audience regardless of how stupid and shallow their arguments are. And being on tv itself gives them the imprimatur of authority. While I find them entertaining and enjoyable, I just hope they stay on Showtime with a miniscule audience--moving to a bigger forum would just lower American discourse even further than it already is. The world doesn't neeed a secular Ann Coulter.
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The Best Show On Television
rating: 5
I can't get enough of this show. I have watched it over and over.
I love the way they expose all the stupidity in America.
My friend, who used to believe in psychics, has now been converted thanks to them. And the way they layout how psychics are harming and taking advantage of people is eye-opening.
They are not afraid of any subject. I would highly recommend this book if you are tired of all the bull* being spued by the mainstream media.
Everyone has become so polite that they are afraid to speak out against anything. Penn and Teller obviously fear no one!
I used to think of myself as a liberal, but after watching this show, I think I am a libertarian! Who knew.
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Penn and Teller have a fantastic show!
rating: 5
Penn and Teller's BS is one of my favorite shows on television. They cover everything from religion and politics to circumcision and Mount Rushmore. Every episode teaches me something new and interesting, and is absolutely hillarious in the process.
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