VCR Alert: Penn & Teller Bullshit!

Rasputin · Jan 31, 2003

Heads up gang!!!

I have seen previews for this week's episode of Penn & Teller Bullshit on Showtime. In the show, they debunk alleged scam artists. For example, last week, they exposed John Edwards and other "psychics" who "talk" to passed on relatives. The show is pretty funny and entertaining.

Well, this week, they are debunking alterantive medicine, including REFLEXOLOGY. In the preview, I saw a cute, younger girl, grimmacing and grinning in a chair as a reflexologist used some vibrating tool on her feet. It could be pain...it could be tickling. However, anytime when feet are mentioned, there is bound to be a tickling reference.

The show airs on Showtime, Friday, January 31st, at 11 p.m., EST. It also replays the following Thursday at 10 p.m., EST.

Lets keep our fingers crossed!!!

Rasputin

Dirkman · Jan 31, 2003

What did they say to "out" John Edwards? I've always thought how funny his scam was. He can't ever get a full name "I have a J name..." But he can get very detailed words about other stuff "Your grandfather used to complain about noise..." Why is it that words like noise and complain can "come through" but a full name can't.... That guys pisses me off.
Dirk

amk714 · Feb 1, 2003

Did anyone catch this episode (the reflexology one)? What happened? Thanks. 🙂

Rasputin · Feb 1, 2003

Here's some irony....

I went out drinking with friends last night, and after passing out in a spa, I missed it! It does have a replay, and maybe I might catch it tonight on one of my 4 Showtime channels.

Dirkman- Penn & Teller outed John Edwards because they hate the fact that "motherfuckers" like him prey on people's personal loss. They showed that a lot of times the people who receive readings are prescreened by a different person. Then the prescreener gives Edward's the scoop beforehand. Some psychics come right out and ask who the people are trying to reach. They also said sometimes it takes a two hour taping to get a 30 minute show, and you'll never see the edited out fuck up's on TV. Also all audiences sign a release form saying they cannot discuss what happened in the taping. Finally, the pseudo-psychics ask people probing questions that are very general. The "psychic" watches for positive and negative verbal and non-verbal reactions. Based on the person's reactions, the pyschic knows in which direction to go, and then gives a very broad, non-committal message. Anyone with above average interpersonal communication skills can do it. If you are a salesman, your job depends on it!

So that's how they outed "The Biggest Douche Bag In The Universe!"

Rasputin

Rasputin · Feb 2, 2003

Okay, I saw it!

It was one of those "You Make The Call" scenes. One person may have interpreted it as tickling...another may not.

It was a cute blonde girl getting treatment for back problems. The reflexologist had his impact machine on high and was using it on the center of her arch. It panned up to her face and she had a huge grin, with her eyes shut. However, she was not laughing. Later, after a sound byte interview with the reflexologist, it showed the cute blonde again. This time she let out a little giggle, and still had the big grin on her face, as she received sole vibrations.

I personally feel that it was tickling her, although there was no direct mention of it, or some of the stereotypical responses.

Rasputin

amk714 · Feb 2, 2003

It sounds to me like that girl is ticklish, but was trying to hold her laughter in as best she could. Thanks, Rasputin! This was a good find on a great show. 😀

Starbuck · Feb 2, 2003

Was anybody able to tape this scene? Whether she let out a
laugh or not, it would be nice to see! Vidcaps, anyone?

sincity55 · Feb 3, 2003

Even wose than John Edwards...

...is the old lady on the Discovery Channel that talks to
pets, claiming to be an "animal psychic." Now talk about
bullshit!