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Old 05-14-2011, 07:11 AM
 
Location: Matthews, NC
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If I am ever the subject of one of their "stings" I am going to punch that fat jerk right in his face. I can't believe they are allowed to film this crap.
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Old 05-14-2011, 07:50 AM
 
Location: So Cal
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I liked it the first two times I watched it but it's the same scenario, some will step in and help and some won't.

One of the first times they started doing this on 20/20, one of the producers went undercover as a purse thief. He stole a purse in a cafe somewhere in the midwest and after stealing the purse was followed out by a older man who blocked him in between two cars. All of a sudden a huge guy in overalls came running up and punched him in the face. He ran up so fast that the hidden film crew could not stop him in time. LOL.... So don't worry, some one already punched them for you.
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Old 05-14-2011, 08:31 AM
 
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I thought I was the only one that didnt like it.
Horrible.
Same crap every time....kinda like that To Catch a Predator.
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Old 05-14-2011, 08:49 AM
 
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If I am ever the subject of one of their "stings" I am going to punch that fat jerk right in his face. I can't believe they are allowed to film this crap.
Plus it's very racist.....
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Old 05-14-2011, 09:47 AM
 
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Plus it's very racist.....
No, it isn't.
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Old 05-14-2011, 11:21 AM
 
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Thank you for posting this. I hate this show. Hopefully, it will go off air this year. In some situations it is best to mind your own business as there are too many crazy people in this world. By trying to jump in and help you can end up being a statistic. There is nothing wrong with calling the police from your car rather than jump in.

Really dislike the way the show plays on race too. They keep perpetuating sterotypes.
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Old 05-14-2011, 11:28 AM
 
Location: SWUS
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I agree with the above posters- what I would 'do' is punch the guy in the face... I hate the idea that they set people up like that.
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Old 05-14-2011, 11:38 AM
 
Location: Midwestern Dystopia
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Thank you for posting this. I hate this show. Hopefully, it will go off air this year. In some situations it is best to mind your own business as there are too many crazy people in this world. By trying to jump in and help you can end up being a statistic. There is nothing wrong with calling the police from your car rather than jump in.

Really dislike the way the show plays on race too. They keep perpetuating sterotypes.

sad but true, you're "liable" to get sued in today's world.
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Old 05-14-2011, 01:14 PM
 
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I wonder how much ABC has to pay in insurance to cover the possible problems this show creates.
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Old 05-14-2011, 03:19 PM
 
Location: Charlotte, NC
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If I am ever the subject of one of their "stings" I am going to punch that fat jerk right in his face. I can't believe they are allowed to film this crap.
I'm with ya. I think it started as an interesting concept - but the way they manipulate the situation is shameful. Haven't watched it in a while, and don't plan to.
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