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7.2/10 TV Original language(s) English Theme song Uncontrollable Urge | 6.3/10 IMDb Genre Clip showComedy Country of origin United States First episode date 29 August 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Starring Rob DyrdekSterling "Steelo" BrimChanel West Coast Cast Profiles | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mtv ridiculousness parody
Ridiculousness is an American comedy clip show that began airing on August 29, 2011. It is hosted by Rob Dyrdek and co-hosted by Sterling "Steelo" Brim and Chanel West Coast. Ridiculousness shows various viral videos from the Internet, usually involving failed do-it-yourself attempts at stunts, to which Rob and his panelists add mock commentary. Although the format bears some similarity to viewer-submission driven shows such as America's Funniest Home Videos, Ridiculousness producers, as well as the show's network, MTV, do not accept viewer submissions and air a disclaimer before and after each episode warning that, because of the dangerous nature of the stunts being shown, any attempts to submit a video to the show will be discarded sight unseen.
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Production
On September 10, 2012, Ridiculousness was renewed for a twenty episode third season. It premiered on February 14, 2013, and included a crossover with Jersey Shore when Pauly D guest-starred. The season would later go into hiatus in April 2013 and return on July 18, 2013. Season 3 averaged a 1.6 P12-34 rating and is the No.1 original cable series in its time slot with P12-34.
As of October 2015, some episodes of Ridiculousness have been repackaged to replace the show's theme with a production equivalent track as well as omitting any other well known songs used while showing the clips.
The series was renewed for a ninth season before the season 8 finale.The ninth season premeired on January 20, 2017.
Reception
David Wiegand of the San Francisco Chronicle stated, "The best thing about watching (viral videos) online is that you don't have to listen to Dyrdek's patter or the stellar contributions of his guests... the bigger danger is in watching the show in the first place: You might die of boredom. In other words, don't try this at home."
In 2016, a New York Times study of the 50 TV shows with the most Facebook Likes found that Ridiculousness "is most popular in rural Alaska, New Mexico and Montana, and least popular in Washington D.C., Atlanta and San Francisco".
International Versions
MTV France announced "Ridiculous: Made In France" March 29, 2016 on its website. It is hosted by Jean-Baptiste GOUPIL and co-hosted by Jimmy Fait L'Con and Marie Palot.
The Brazilian version of the show, "RidÃculos MTV", began on 7 June 2016 on MTV (Brazil). This show is hosted by Felipe Titto and co-hosted by Ellen Milgrau and Hugo Gloss.
The Dutch version of the show, "Dutch Ridiculousness" started 27 November 2016 on MTV Netherlands. This show is hosted by Edson Da Graca and co-hosted by Gaby Blaaser and Joffrey Breeuwer.
The Italian version of the show, "Ridiculousness Italia" started 20 September 2016 on MTV (Italy); the program is hosted by Stefano Corti and Alessandro Onnis with Giulia Salemi.
On February 6, 2015, the Chilean version titled RidÃculos Chile, issued by Canal 13, is released.