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Fed Says First-Quarter Loan Standards Tightened, Demand Weakened
Fed Says First-Quarter Loan Standards Tightened, Demand Weakened
The Federal Reserve said that banks reported tighter standards and weaker demand for loans in the first quarter,
1970-01-01 08:00
Deal on WTO reform by next ministerial meeting seen as 'hard': US envoy
Deal on WTO reform by next ministerial meeting seen as 'hard': US envoy
By Emma Farge GENEVA It will be "hard" to reach a deal on fully restoring the World Trade
2023-11-16 22:35
6 times reality TV went too far
6 times reality TV went too far
Reality TV shows are a breeding ground for controversy – especially in their infancy. Many of the snippets – and some series that went on to get cancelled for obvious reasons – have been left in the past where they belong. That said, now and again we get a subtle reminder that they did actually exist, thanks to social media. From cooking up controversy on I'm a Celebrity to a notorious moment on Joe Rogan's Fear Factor, here are six moments that simply went too far: Naked Attraction: Man gets too excited and escorted off the show The unhinged Channel 4 show once saw one man escorted off stage for getting aroused. Speaking on the Andy Jay Podcast, host Anna Richardson recalled an episode a few seasons back with a young man who was "getting a little bit excited about what was about to happen". She added: "Our lovely floor manager, Dave the floor manager, had to go 'come on' and just had to escort him off the floor for a little while, just to calm down. And then he was brought back onto set. "It all happens. Boys being boys - you can't control your anatomy, can you? So, there's been a little bit of excitement." Gino D'Acampo cooks a wild rat for dinner on I'm A Celeb Gino D’Acampo may have won series nine of I’m a Celebrity, but he certainly stirred up a storm along the way. The lack of food in camp prompted the celebrity chef to get creative, making a rat risotto with one he stumbled across in the jungle. Chief Inspector David Oshannessy, of the New South Wales RSPCA, said at the time: “The allegation is that an animal was cruelly treated on the set." He continued: "It was a rat that was killed. There is a code of conduct in New South Wales that dictates how animals can be used. The killing of a rat for a performance is not acceptable." ITV were later fined for the incident. I'm a Celebrity... 2009 - The Rat Eating Incident www.youtube.com The entire Fat Families series In recent months, attention has turned to the brutal weight loss reality show, thanks to TikTok – and many can't believe it made it on TV. Even host Steve Miller acknowledged it would not sail in 2023. In one clip re-shared online, Miller responded: "I loved presenting this show. It helped so many. But like Little Britain, I doubt it would ever be recommissioned." He added: "I think there's more chance of Santa coming down the chimney than it being recommissioned. Comedy is sadly dying!" The Sky1 show lasted two seasons before production stopped at the end of 2010. @something_about_nicky UK TV at its finest… ? #uk #uktv #tv The first and final episode of Who's Your Daddy? The 2005 American show was cancelled after one single episode – for very obvious reasons. For a chance to win $100,000, contestants who were adopted had to guess who their real dad was out of a lineup of 25 men. If they chose the wrong man, the biological dad got the money. At the time, a spokesperson told Variety: "It's the most emotional show we've ever put on the air... I guarantee you: if you have any heart, you'll be bawling at the end of the show." ...Or not. Who's Your Daddy Promo [2004] www.youtube.com Tyra Banks dumps 'sick' America's Next Top Model contestant in the most brutal way It was the show that had every teen girl in a chokehold over a course of 24 seasons – yet, no one truly realised how toxic it actually was at the time. Every few months, a snippet from the show crops up on social media, with people likening it to Squid Games hosted by the "sadistic" former model. One clip sees the models waiting to find out who will be eliminated. Addressing one contestant Joslyn Pennywell, Banks said: "You have such a beautiful strength, and for someone to get up and be so sick, and still to perform? That’s a survivor." Pennywell had notably been violently sick while at the CoverGirl commercial task. As she turned the card to reveal the photo, Banks plainly said: "And Joslyn, you’ll be able to survive this." It was then revealed that she had been eliminated. Pennywell broke down in tears, believing that she had been saved. Drinking donkey semen on Fear Factor Way before Joe Rogan was podcaster Joe Rogan, he was the host of Fear Factor, a stunt show that saw participants across the world battle it out for a cash prize. One scene showed twins Claire and Brynne chugging 30 and 24 ounces of donkey urine and semen, with Claire detailing it tasted bitter "with hints of hay." The NBC show was eventually cancelled in 2006. Fear Factor Moments | Donkey Juice www.youtube.com Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-26 16:13
GM reports strong results as it girds for tough labor talks
GM reports strong results as it girds for tough labor talks
General Motors lifted its full-year forecast following another strong quarter on Tuesday as it girds for difficult labor negotiations and questions about the market for...
2023-07-26 05:24
Supreme Court dismisses case in which Democratic lawmakers sued over Trump hotel lease
Supreme Court dismisses case in which Democratic lawmakers sued over Trump hotel lease
The Supreme Court has dismissed a case about limits on lawsuits filed by members of Congress against the federal government
2023-06-26 23:24
Japan Five-Year Yield Hits Highest Since 2013 Amid Debt Rout
Japan Five-Year Yield Hits Highest Since 2013 Amid Debt Rout
Yields on Japan’s five-year government notes rose to their highest level since 2013 following a selloff in the
2023-10-04 09:17
Argentina retail prices to maintain double-digit rise in September - Reuters poll
Argentina retail prices to maintain double-digit rise in September - Reuters poll
BUENOS AIRES Argentina's monthly inflation is forecast to have hit 11.5% in September, according to the median of
2023-10-11 05:02
UN body faults US, other states over Guantanamo prisoner torture
UN body faults US, other states over Guantanamo prisoner torture
The United States and seven other countries are responsible for torture and illegal detention of a Saudi prisoner awaiting a death penalty trial at the Guantanamo Bay detention...
2023-06-06 01:26
Lowe's 4 RBIs lead Rays over Yankees 7-4 as 5 batters hit and New York drops 6 games under .500
Lowe's 4 RBIs lead Rays over Yankees 7-4 as 5 batters hit and New York drops 6 games under .500
Brandon Lowe homered and drove in four runs as the AL wild card-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Yankees 7-4 in a contentious matchup and kept New York winless in series since June
2023-08-28 04:55
5 crucial tips for 'Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' beginners
5 crucial tips for 'Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' beginners
So, you've given in to the hype and picked up The Legend of Zelda: Tears
2023-05-27 00:43
Walls tiebreaking grand slam lifts Rays over Yanks 8-7 for 4-game split
Walls tiebreaking grand slam lifts Rays over Yanks 8-7 for 4-game split
Taylor Walls hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the fifth inning, Jose Siri caught Aaron Judge’s fly in front of the center-field wall for the final out and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 8-7 for a four-game series split
1970-01-01 08:00
College GameDay makes big addition to crew for 2023 season
College GameDay makes big addition to crew for 2023 season
After the ESPN layoffs in recent months, College GameDay has added a new member to the crew on Saturday mornings in college football season.In advance of their 37th season, ESPN’s College GameDay has announced a new addition to the on-camera crew at the desk: college football betting analy...
2023-08-11 06:12