Things That Make Me Die Inside (Vol. 9)

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Sally Sat, Feb 10, 2007 at 07:56 PM EST

I loved "Armed and Fanous" and plan on watching it on VH1....Its funny and no matter what city it was set in it still would be entertaining.

muncied Tue, Jan 2, 2007 at 11:34 AM EST

Check out munciedowntown.com for continued updates on the filming, and a list of links relating to the Armed and Famous reality series.
MuncieFreePress.com also has a great forum on the subject.
For the record, I don't think Muncie will come out of this looking good.

Corinne Sat, Dec 23, 2006 at 06:44 AM EST

Pleeease!

I live in Muncie Indiana. The Armed and Nearly Famous show is in fact taking advantage of the lower class people in our town and they are now going after the underprivileged pre-school children. They are arresting the moms,dads and older brothers and sister and yes, even grandmas. Latoya and Trish are reading to the poor children in our public library in the attempt to teach them that police officers are nice so when the children watch the show the children will say "hey that lady (or cop) is nice..she reads to me" While watching their family members be arrested. I can just here the children saying to their grandma who was just arrest on the show "you are a bad grandma you are old and bad". Why did Erik Estrada handcuff a 80 year old lady? Was she a danger to him,herself or maybe the public? I don't know why she was arrested but I am sure they will smear her all over the televison. Everytime I bring up why this show is so pathetic in our town, I am told by city officals to "SHUT UP" or "YOU KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT" and to "get over it"! Our own mayor brought these actors here and put them on our police force. MTV wanted to put a reality show in our schools but the school board refused them. So that's what gave a our mayor the bright idea of bringing the 5 Ring Circus. Anyway... I hope that everyone who watches this stupid show doesn't believe that we are all like the people you will be watching. I feel sorry for them. I wished the ones who were made to stand out in the cold until they signed the waiver some kind of real justice. I don't want this show here and I never want to see them back here ever again!

Ep Sato Thu, Dec 14, 2006 at 11:32 AM EST

"Mr. Fernandez? We understand that you need your appendix removed and don't have insurance to pay for it. Well, don't worry! We're going to have Kato Kaelin pull it out for you and will even pay you $500 if you agree to appear on camera"

kellye Wed, Dec 13, 2006 at 06:45 PM EST

i cant believe i live in indiana. im going back to texas!

lola Wed, Dec 13, 2006 at 06:26 PM EST

Daisyj, I think you forgot to mention that the Celebrity Surgeons (celebrurgeons?) would get to operate on low-income and minority patients. But I guess that was obvious, huh? All in all, a great idea.

Mozz Wed, Dec 13, 2006 at 05:55 PM EST

Worst... idea... ever... I hope Erik Estrada shoots himself in the face. (it's called retiring gracefully, and the man just doesn't learn.)

Brett Wed, Dec 13, 2006 at 05:35 PM EST

As another Muncie resident (A Ball State University Student), I was first a little excited by the prospect of seeing a C list (being generous) Celebs. Now I realize how insane it is that they would choose such a boring town. Plus, I was really surprised to hear that CBS is responsible for this.

Nose Wed, Dec 13, 2006 at 05:14 PM EST

Keeping my fingers crossed that the scripted show is making a comeback and will push reality tv into oblivion. Please Heroes, Ugly Betty, 30 Rock, and other good new shows...put the has-been celebrities back where they should be! Oblivion!

Meier Wed, Dec 13, 2006 at 04:32 PM EST

Well, it looks like I'm going to be the first Muncie citizen to post a response to this, so I better make it good...

First of all, a big "thank you" to Michael Slezak and Entertainment Weekly for bringing this heinous act of exploitation (in every sense of the word) into the spotlight for all of the country to read. Perhaps it will help in the shutting down of the production... at least I can hope it does.

In all honesty, I am not very loyal to this town. True, it is the location of Ball State University where I received my degree, but the town itself is so pitiful it doesn't even deserve any more humiliation. Muncie, one of the cheapest places to live in the United States, has a long way to go to improve its image, and one would be amazed at how a little support could effect its progress.

The only help toward progress this reality show is giving are brand new squad cars for the department. The flip side could result in a negligent murder from a celebrity or the death of a celebrity him- or herself. There are no redeeming qualities with this idea of television, and I am glad I am not the only one who thinks this town is owed a whole lot more.

I've never felt more trapped and unsafe as an American in my entire life.

Christopher Wed, Dec 13, 2006 at 02:22 PM EST

I can almost get Estrada and Wee-Man. Both are physically capable and have a certain bearing...

But Jackson and Osbourne are not even credible trial witnesses. How can they make them peace officers?

Ep Sato Wed, Dec 13, 2006 at 01:48 PM EST

Woah, so first popwatch was saying that Armed and Famous was NOT wierd. Now, it's something that "makes me die inside". Sle, I got to ask if you folks read each other's columns.

As for the show paying $400 to sign a release form, it makes me wish some celebrity cops would come and bust me for littering or jay walking as I could totally use the money.

People of Muncie, you should totally fire your mayor in the next election. What were your elected officials thinking when they armed the "crazy" member of the Jackson family?

daisyj Wed, Dec 13, 2006 at 01:20 PM EST

Hey, I've got a great idea for a TV show. Seven has-beens and never-weres (I'm thinking maybe Frank Stallone, Cybill Shepherd, Tina Yothers, and that white rapper who called himself Snow) find new jobs... as doctors! Hilarious hijinks ensue as they administer medications, do surgeries and learn to pronounce "catheter", all under the guidance of the increasingly bemused hospital staff. All patients who agree to be on the show will receive a free collectable hospital gown and, when necessary, a nice wreath. Working title: Doctor Famous.
What do you guys think?

Juju Wed, Dec 13, 2006 at 01:09 PM EST

This does not surprise me. Erik Estrada did not know how to bow out gracefully when his time in the sun was over. Latoya Jackson has always been a joke, and I just wish she would learn how to be a little bit normal instead of being so silly and stupid all the time. One more garbarge show to add on television.

Jay F Wed, Dec 13, 2006 at 12:54 PM EST

wow! only one step away from "The Running Man"!

Dave again Wed, Dec 13, 2006 at 12:49 PM EST

Let's see, to continue on Slezak's list:

Giving firemarms to La Toya Jackson and Jack Osbourne, placing the safety of innocent civilians in the hands of D-list celebrities, giving La Toya Jackson a TV show, forever making the town of Muncie, Indiana a punchline, giving La Toya Jackson a TV show, and...um, giving La Toya Jackson a TV show.

Wow, I think I just threw up a little in my mouth.

b Wed, Dec 13, 2006 at 12:47 PM EST

As a Hoosier (although not from Muncie), I want to apologize on behalf of the state of Indiana for whatever the hell these people were thinking. I swear not all of us have judgment this poor...

Scott P Wed, Dec 13, 2006 at 12:45 PM EST

And people wonder why I hate reality shows...