In "Viva La Bam", we get to see Bam Margera pull pranks on his dad for a half-hour. And surprisingly, you can't stop watching it. The first episode consists of Bam ironing pictures of hamburgers onto all of his dads clothes, building a firpole in his home in the middle of the night, and turning his house into a skate park. It's the way Bam does these things, it's almost like he feels there can be nothing more productive than what he's doing, that makes the show so entertaining. That side, it's one of the funniest shows I've seen all summer, and I hope they put out a DVD.
43 Reviews
Dream of Torturing your folks, you'll love this!
Andy-86112 May 2004
Viva La Bam beats Jackass and Wildboyz with a stick! It is simply just something like you've never seen before. Bam is of course rich from being a pro-skater and a Jackass star but this is the best yet.
Bam is simply a genious when it comes to crazy ideas, with is house and torturing his parents, over the first series we've seen Skateboards, Firepoles, Rock shows, Buldozers, Axes, Gambling, Fat people, cars, Reunions, Half-pipes, Scavenger hunts, Mail-order brides, Draw-bridges, Destruction, Elephants, Don Vito, Abandonment, Bees, The Bloodhound Gang , 30 ft. Tunnels, Screams, Laughter and Compton ass Terry! And that's just the first series!!!
If you catch Viva La Bam on the tube I would seriously suggest watching it, I personnaly think that there has not been a bad episode, but be warned when the show starts it is pretty difficult to change the channel.
In closing, Viva La Bam I now consider one of the funnest shown on all television, It's gonna be a real shame if this gets taken off the air, so enjoy it while it lasts!
Bam is simply a genious when it comes to crazy ideas, with is house and torturing his parents, over the first series we've seen Skateboards, Firepoles, Rock shows, Buldozers, Axes, Gambling, Fat people, cars, Reunions, Half-pipes, Scavenger hunts, Mail-order brides, Draw-bridges, Destruction, Elephants, Don Vito, Abandonment, Bees, The Bloodhound Gang , 30 ft. Tunnels, Screams, Laughter and Compton ass Terry! And that's just the first series!!!
If you catch Viva La Bam on the tube I would seriously suggest watching it, I personnaly think that there has not been a bad episode, but be warned when the show starts it is pretty difficult to change the channel.
In closing, Viva La Bam I now consider one of the funnest shown on all television, It's gonna be a real shame if this gets taken off the air, so enjoy it while it lasts!
Can't take my eyes off the screen
yankee948314 November 2003
Bam is god!
dootuss4 January 2004
This is easily the best show that currently airs on MTV. This is a spinoff show off of Jackass starring Bam Margera who in each episode torments his parents, and does all kinds of crazy stuff along with fellow Jackass cast members such as Ryan Dunn, and Raab Himself. Overall, it's the best!
10/10
10/10
the greatest show on mtv
occupation_foole19 December 2003
When I seen MTV airing promos for this show during the VMA'S I was excited and could hardly wait for the show to start.I have been a fan of Bam's since watching Jackass.He just started to really drive his mom crazy since the Jackass movie but has always picked on his dad.I love to watch him fight his dad and if you want want to see even more of his fights with his dad check out the CKY videos.They also have alot of the types of the things you would see on Jackass.
Bam and the gang are the BOMB
caseyandhaydn6 November 2005
Viva La Bam! What can i say, if you don't like the show than don't watch it. I think this show is hilarious, who wouldn't enjoy annoying their parents, enjoying yourself in the process and making a packet at the same time.
Bam's parents may seem like they get the rough end of the stick, but they really do enjoy the shenanigans that go on. Phil and April are always involved in the action, and as for Don Vito as disgusting as he is, he really plays an instrumental role in the show (who else's car's are they going to trash) I find the show is light hearted entertainment, which really does require a brain to think of the stuff they come up with. I would move into the West Chester castle any day. Keep up the "hard" work guys......its surely takes your mind off the depressing news headlines that control our lives. YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE!!!
10/10
Bam's parents may seem like they get the rough end of the stick, but they really do enjoy the shenanigans that go on. Phil and April are always involved in the action, and as for Don Vito as disgusting as he is, he really plays an instrumental role in the show (who else's car's are they going to trash) I find the show is light hearted entertainment, which really does require a brain to think of the stuff they come up with. I would move into the West Chester castle any day. Keep up the "hard" work guys......its surely takes your mind off the depressing news headlines that control our lives. YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE!!!
10/10
This show kicks.. donkey =D
kimiisyomastuh19 June 2006
I love love love this show. Whether you say it's because I'm insane in the brain or not. I think this show is very funny and entertaining although sometimes Bam's uncle Vito scares me.. so all in all I give this show a perfect review. And so I really think if you're into the "omg.. what an idiot " kind of humor, this show is for you. It's really funny to see the look on the prank peoples faces and there are many musical guests who come to Bam's house. Buy this cause it rocks! You should buy it. yes. And Bam's brother is in the band CKY and they are really good and sometimes come on the show.
Bottom line is.. please watch the show.
Bottom line is.. please watch the show.
Awful
Kasper_and_Ghosts2 August 2005
Viva la Bam is awful.
Bam comes off as a spoiled brat. Not hip or cool. Picking on his friends, dad, and mom. Sure its "All in fun" but if anything was ever done too him "Its pay back". So he's a bully thats comes off as a fake rebel. With a fashioncore attitude and "Fake rebellion". This show should be great with teenagers 13-17, living at home with their parents. Ungrateful for life and anything given to them.
Viva la Bam is poorly written and pretends to be random and crazy! MTV is a generation destroyer. They put these false idols on TV and kids will follow anything that pretends to be "different" & "cool".
"Be like Bam kids! You'll be unique" yeah... right...
Bam comes off as a spoiled brat. Not hip or cool. Picking on his friends, dad, and mom. Sure its "All in fun" but if anything was ever done too him "Its pay back". So he's a bully thats comes off as a fake rebel. With a fashioncore attitude and "Fake rebellion". This show should be great with teenagers 13-17, living at home with their parents. Ungrateful for life and anything given to them.
Viva la Bam is poorly written and pretends to be random and crazy! MTV is a generation destroyer. They put these false idols on TV and kids will follow anything that pretends to be "different" & "cool".
"Be like Bam kids! You'll be unique" yeah... right...
By far the worst show ever to appear on TV!
Mojnmand31 July 2007
Warning: Spoilers
This is by far the worst and most stupid show I have ever seen on TV. It is almost physically painful to watch an adult (well in his twenties) doing nothing but torture and mock his parents, who always seem to have no clue what so ever about the stunts they are forced to endure by their dimwitted son and his equally stupid friends. Of course I know his parents are in on it, but I really hate how they always act like they are caught completely by surprise. It seems fake through and through. And I really hate the intro of the show, in which a voice over asks "Bam Margera, what WILL he think of next?!?!" (I think that's how it is, anyway), and Bam himself answers: "Whatever the f^*k I want!" - WOW! Bam is really a hell raiser - living at home with mum and dad! -of course the word "f^*k" is replaced with a tasteful beep, but we get the message. Bam is the real deal rebel - at least in his own eyes. Of course Bam and his posse of numb sculls aim at an audience of teenage boys, and of course it's a MTV show, but please, raise the bar a little. It's painfully predictable and stupid, and therefore nothing but boring.
Good, but repetitive
Ed_lover1 October 2004
When Viva La Bam premiered on MTV, I was quite excited about it. It was a funny and inventive show with unique concept. And I liked Bam, his parents and his friends as characters. The first season was strong overall, but it already hinted at the problem the show has: It's just very repetitive. There are only so many things you can do with this kind of reality concept, and it doesn't hold your attention anymore, once you've seen several episodes.
When the show started, I was puzzled about whether the show was "acted" or if it was all for real. I think it's obvious by now that Viva La Bam is indeed a scripted and acted show. Reactions often seem forced, and the more you watch the show, the easier it is to see all the seams.
All in all it's a pretty good show, but I can't get excited about it anymore. It's too repetitive, and has very little replay value. Hopefully Bam will move on the other things soon, because Viva La Bam is getting a bit stale.
When the show started, I was puzzled about whether the show was "acted" or if it was all for real. I think it's obvious by now that Viva La Bam is indeed a scripted and acted show. Reactions often seem forced, and the more you watch the show, the easier it is to see all the seams.
All in all it's a pretty good show, but I can't get excited about it anymore. It's too repetitive, and has very little replay value. Hopefully Bam will move on the other things soon, because Viva La Bam is getting a bit stale.
Best Spin Off Ever
brendanjeffrey7 September 2006
Viva La Bam was one of those shows that I didn't have high if any expectations for, before seeing it, and I never even knew about it until I saw my friend watching it. I had thought Jackass was pretty funny but the stunts were just that, funny and I never really got into the show. When I watched Viva La Bam for the first time it was the complete opposite effect, I loved it. It had more of a TV Show feel to it, which a lot of the "Reality Shows" have today. I was hooked and I wanted to see what new scheme they were going to cook up for each episode. All the way to the last episode it held my interest and even though some of the ideas seemed rehashed at times, it always had a newer and funnier twist to it. Viva La Bam is one of those shows that get you hooked and I have yet to see another show that is quite like it.
Margera Makes It Happen!
TheRich28 May 2006
Warning: Spoilers
This, without any doubt, is the greatest spin off to Jackass ever made, hell, it even blows Jackass out of the water.
Picture this: You have a group of guys who just didn't want to grow up, throw in a ton of money, and some seriously cool stunts, and you have Viva La Bam.
This show, it's such a family-based one, and it's not just "the gang" running around being complete jerks (like in Jackass). For example: Bam's parents, April and Phil, are in every episode, with appearances of Bam's obese uncle, Don Vito to boot! The reason why the Margera family makes us laugh is simple: Somebody in our family can relate. April: The woman who wants to live life by the book and follow tradition. Phil: The guy who tries to be a good father, and finally, Bam: That son that never grew out of high school.
The pranks and jokes in every episode will give you a guaranteed laugh, and buying the DVDs is definitely recommended! Another thing which is surprising to see, is how casual Margera is over the whole thing. He's said in interviews that for the majority of episodes, he isn't acting, and is just acting off instinct.
What I liked the most about the whole thing, however, is the amount of influence Margera has over MTV. He wanted Slayer to play in his backyard, MTV did it. He wanted to hang with Dani Filth for a day and have a Cradle Of Filth concert in his backyard, it happened.
Add to this his passion for the love-metal (and debated as emo) band H.I.M and his brother's garage band CKY, and there's a whole lot of head banging going on.
If you liked Jackass, you'll fall in love with this. I borrowed Season 1 from a friend last year, and I would give up my legs to meet the Viva La Bam Crew. You will not be disappointed, and I can promise you'll be in stitches by the end of it all!
Picture this: You have a group of guys who just didn't want to grow up, throw in a ton of money, and some seriously cool stunts, and you have Viva La Bam.
This show, it's such a family-based one, and it's not just "the gang" running around being complete jerks (like in Jackass). For example: Bam's parents, April and Phil, are in every episode, with appearances of Bam's obese uncle, Don Vito to boot! The reason why the Margera family makes us laugh is simple: Somebody in our family can relate. April: The woman who wants to live life by the book and follow tradition. Phil: The guy who tries to be a good father, and finally, Bam: That son that never grew out of high school.
The pranks and jokes in every episode will give you a guaranteed laugh, and buying the DVDs is definitely recommended! Another thing which is surprising to see, is how casual Margera is over the whole thing. He's said in interviews that for the majority of episodes, he isn't acting, and is just acting off instinct.
What I liked the most about the whole thing, however, is the amount of influence Margera has over MTV. He wanted Slayer to play in his backyard, MTV did it. He wanted to hang with Dani Filth for a day and have a Cradle Of Filth concert in his backyard, it happened.
Add to this his passion for the love-metal (and debated as emo) band H.I.M and his brother's garage band CKY, and there's a whole lot of head banging going on.
If you liked Jackass, you'll fall in love with this. I borrowed Season 1 from a friend last year, and I would give up my legs to meet the Viva La Bam Crew. You will not be disappointed, and I can promise you'll be in stitches by the end of it all!
decadent
mavritius19 October 2004
"Viva la bam" is a portrait of today's USA decadence. The show displays lack of values, disrespect and arrogance, in other words, a vivid portrait of youth in the USA. It is a lame statement, nothing anyone can be proud of, both of making as of seeing. The cast and crew lack of any values. Parents unable to display any shame on the upbringing of their son, friends permissive and decadent as the main "character", a portrait of social and moral decay is displayed, in all, this show is not worth seeing. This is a 100% USA product, tasteless and without value, designed entirely to produce money by exploiting and promoting the "indifferent" culture of youth in USA.
CKY2K > Bam Margera
ajmarker14 December 2009
Anyone remember the first CKY, CKY2K etc..? Back when it was about making crazy cool stuff, rather than watching Bam Margera act like a douchebag, spoiled 5 year old, super/rock-star wannabe.
The show used to be awesome, however, Bam's fame and wealth has led him to believe, that we now enjoy him acting childish and idiotic, more than actual cool stuff, that used to be in ex. CKY2K.
The acts are so repetitive, there's like nothing new, except annoying stupidity and rehearsed comments... The only things we see is Bam Margera, so busy showing us how much he doesn't care, how much money he got or whatsoever.
I really got nothing much left to say except, give us back CKY2K, cause Bam suck..
I enjoy watching Steve-o, Knoxville etc. a thousand times more.
The show used to be awesome, however, Bam's fame and wealth has led him to believe, that we now enjoy him acting childish and idiotic, more than actual cool stuff, that used to be in ex. CKY2K.
The acts are so repetitive, there's like nothing new, except annoying stupidity and rehearsed comments... The only things we see is Bam Margera, so busy showing us how much he doesn't care, how much money he got or whatsoever.
I really got nothing much left to say except, give us back CKY2K, cause Bam suck..
I enjoy watching Steve-o, Knoxville etc. a thousand times more.
"Viva la Bam"
Face_teh_Dark27 February 2006
VIVA LA BAM This "Jackass" spin off focuses on the (obviously scripted) adventures of Bam Margera and his pals (Johnny Knoxville, Brandon Dicamillo, etc). This show, while it has its fair share of gross-out comedy and crazy stunts, focuses mainly on Bam's torturing of his parents.
I'm sorry to say this, Bam, but... you're in no way as cool as you think you are. This ego tripped show is not only painfully unfunny (and yes, I liked Jackass), but also narcissistic beyond belief. The overly stylized intro ends with Bam coolly explaining that he's going to do "whatever the f***" he wants to. How about you do something that is actually funny? I liked "Jackass" for what it was worth. The camera-work was horrible - any idiot could have made a better show with a camcorder in their parents' garage - but at least the show moved at a steady pace and never felt boring between the crazy, dangerous or simply disgusting stunts the pals performed.
Not so with "Viva la Bam". We follow our hero around as he plays pranks on his friends and tortures his relatives, but never does it feel like anything else than really lame and scripted comedy. The stunts and pranks are mildly entertaining, but presented in such a tedious and dull fashion that they can barely make you smile.
"Viva la Bam" is a poor spin-off of that does little good but feed Margera's already too big ego. I don't recommend this lame and unimaginative show to anyone.
I'm sorry to say this, Bam, but... you're in no way as cool as you think you are. This ego tripped show is not only painfully unfunny (and yes, I liked Jackass), but also narcissistic beyond belief. The overly stylized intro ends with Bam coolly explaining that he's going to do "whatever the f***" he wants to. How about you do something that is actually funny? I liked "Jackass" for what it was worth. The camera-work was horrible - any idiot could have made a better show with a camcorder in their parents' garage - but at least the show moved at a steady pace and never felt boring between the crazy, dangerous or simply disgusting stunts the pals performed.
Not so with "Viva la Bam". We follow our hero around as he plays pranks on his friends and tortures his relatives, but never does it feel like anything else than really lame and scripted comedy. The stunts and pranks are mildly entertaining, but presented in such a tedious and dull fashion that they can barely make you smile.
"Viva la Bam" is a poor spin-off of that does little good but feed Margera's already too big ego. I don't recommend this lame and unimaginative show to anyone.
One of my favorites
steph_hhh8312 March 2006
This is one of my all time favorite shows. Too bad it's over. I enjoyed watching every episodes. Some more than others. The first 3 seasons are my favorite. The 4th one was okay. The 5th was good too. I still like the 1st the best, because you can tell it was made more original. The Scavenger hunt was my favorite one of all. Ryan Dunn is one of my favorite's on there besides bam, of course. Woundn't be great to have parents like April and Phil? Not a crazy sick uncle like Don Vito. I like when they go to other towns and countrys. The lost episode was pretty weird too. I own all of the shows on DVD. I am glad they do a bonus DVD with each season. I would rate this show 10 out of 10!
That Guy Can..... They should show
Jp0007198822 November 2005
The guy who called Viva La Bam juvenile can go to HELL!!!!!!!! Viva La Bam is very entertaining. I mean the whole point of the dam programme is to show how Bam and the rest of the CKY crew are living after the vast success of CKY and Jackass. I mean if you like Jackass you should have noticed that it is mainly the CKY crew with all of the other cast doing less dangerous stunts. They should make more episodes of Viva La Bam and they should also show the Dudesons on TV. People enjoy laughing at other misfortunes, like yesterday when I smashed my balls on a rail attempting to learn how to skate. I mean Viva La Bam has taught many of my peers how to enjoy yourself like I didn't know antiquing was so much fun, people have also leaned that fat bloaters can be used to make strange noises.
Mama's Boy!!
Hazel-Eyes-Dreaming31 July 2005
Warning: Spoilers
I haven't started watching the show from the beginning but MTV and MTV2 show so many reruns I'm up to speed. I've noticed that in the beginning Bam didn't care about who's feeling he hurt or who's stuff he ruins including his mom, but this season I've noticed that he's picking on Vito the most. He's definitely lighting up on his mom which I think is a good thing. I especially liked the episode when it was Ape's birthday. That was nice of him to do that for her. Also I hope that China set that was in Ape's grandma's cabinet that got ruined in the first season, wasn't the real one because that's messed up especially since Bam didn't try to stop them. Anyway I'm glad he's showing some respect for his mom now, but it's still hilarious when he does mess with them!!!
About as dumb as a reality show can get.
TOMNEL16 January 2009
Bam Margera of the Jackass fame is back with his own reality show, and not only is it not as funny as Jackass, but it's also amazingly stupider! This has to be one of the dumbest shows ever conceived. Sure there are worse reality shows but none are as mean spirited or as dumb.
Bam Margera has made it big, and his parents decided to piggy bank off of his fame. Bam and his parents, his uncle, his crew of idiotic friends all live together, and while Bam and his buddies are off breaking things and getting into mischief, generally his parents are at home being stupid. When Bam's parents aren't at home being lazy, they're being tortured by Bam, especially his father. To add to the humor, we are treated to his fat uncle Don Vitto who is constantly out of it, and never paying attention.
This show really is like a toned down version of Jackass...toned down in that there aren't dangerous/painful stunts, instead Bam and his buddies just go break stuff, and do lame stunts, and meanwhile loud music plays to make it all the more awesome. This is not funny in the least. I can't imagine a dumber show than this because there is not an ounce of intelligence found here.
If you are a big fan of Bam Margera, and want to see one of the many follow up/cash-in sequels to the Jackass series.
My rating: * out of ****. 30 mins. TV14
Bam Margera has made it big, and his parents decided to piggy bank off of his fame. Bam and his parents, his uncle, his crew of idiotic friends all live together, and while Bam and his buddies are off breaking things and getting into mischief, generally his parents are at home being stupid. When Bam's parents aren't at home being lazy, they're being tortured by Bam, especially his father. To add to the humor, we are treated to his fat uncle Don Vitto who is constantly out of it, and never paying attention.
This show really is like a toned down version of Jackass...toned down in that there aren't dangerous/painful stunts, instead Bam and his buddies just go break stuff, and do lame stunts, and meanwhile loud music plays to make it all the more awesome. This is not funny in the least. I can't imagine a dumber show than this because there is not an ounce of intelligence found here.
If you are a big fan of Bam Margera, and want to see one of the many follow up/cash-in sequels to the Jackass series.
My rating: * out of ****. 30 mins. TV14
Viva La Bam
coolriley1712 July 2005
Anybody who finds this to be a bad show is either A Completely out of their mind or B Doesn't have a good sense of humor. There is much more to Viva La Bam then Bam going around annoying his parents. It shows how he lives and what he does for fun. Bam happens to do a lot of nice things for his parents. People say he's mean to his parents but hello? He let them live with him! All I have to say is Viva La Bam is a good way to get someone to laugh and yes they do stupid things but guess what!? That's the whole entire point of the show! It's to show what they like to do even if it is completely ridiculous. I think this show is cool because everyone in it does things people have always wanted to try but were kind of scared to try. The show is funny because the people in it do the oddest things all the time. Once again I say if you do not like this show then I think that there is something wrong with you.
Funny Show! ~!
Roxburyfunny130 January 2004
Bam is not only majorly hot he is so funny and well just cool. Ryan can make me and my mom laugh so hard and his parents put up with so much it's not even fu... well actually it is. Anyway's i really love this show and it's hiliarious and i hope all tune in for a good laugh. Recommended for those who love to laugh! ~!
The new MTV shtick.
vertigo_1430 August 2005
"Vive La Bam" is the new trend of MTV's moron shows. True, you can find humor in the antics of people overpaid to hurt themselves and others with the perpetual mentality of infants, which Bam, his crew, his parents, and especially the revolting Don Vito do well. And, you can't seem to promote this show unless you use someone connected to skateboarding...enter Bam Margera. He's funny, the show can be funny, but like Wildboyz, it can get real old, real fast. There's only so much outrageousness audiences can endure before becoming completely saturated in the stupidity and repetition before searching for something new (hence, the reason for MTV's follow-up shows that tried a new generation of Jackass-like amateurs).
Bam is a permanently spoiled brat who lavishes the attention that his lackees (Ryan Dunn, Raab, and others) willfully give him as he finds one disaster after another to annoy and prank his friends and family. (Although, no matter how ridiculous things get, Phil always looks like he's enjoying himself). His entire life is a lavish party. The same for his friends and his family (even though "Ape" emptily complains all the time and braindead Don Vito takes pride in being the most devolved person on the planet).
I'll admit that there have been a few days where I enjoyed the Vive La Bam marathons, but once you've endured them and become completely saturated in the idiocy, things can get real old real fast. I didn't hate it then, but I find little entertaining about it now (as for the rest of the MTV lineup similar to these like Wildboyz).
But what I'd really like to know is--outside of this show--how did Bam Margera become the iconic skateboarder?
Bam is a permanently spoiled brat who lavishes the attention that his lackees (Ryan Dunn, Raab, and others) willfully give him as he finds one disaster after another to annoy and prank his friends and family. (Although, no matter how ridiculous things get, Phil always looks like he's enjoying himself). His entire life is a lavish party. The same for his friends and his family (even though "Ape" emptily complains all the time and braindead Don Vito takes pride in being the most devolved person on the planet).
I'll admit that there have been a few days where I enjoyed the Vive La Bam marathons, but once you've endured them and become completely saturated in the idiocy, things can get real old real fast. I didn't hate it then, but I find little entertaining about it now (as for the rest of the MTV lineup similar to these like Wildboyz).
But what I'd really like to know is--outside of this show--how did Bam Margera become the iconic skateboarder?
Good show; just please never show Compton Ass Terry again
dlermajr200322 March 2005
Warning: Spoilers
I like Viva La Bam a lot. I've a big fan of pointless shows--when they are funny as hell. Jackass was a dream come true. I was very disappointed when it was cancelled, but luckily there is this show to fill the void. Bam Margera and his crew are very talented, even though they usually use their talents for stupidity. They are all funny guys and I get a kick out of when Bam slaps Brandon in the face.
I just wish Bam would save a slap or two for that "Compton Ass Terry" fool. That is one of the most annoying people I have ever seen on television. I don't see how the guys on the show (or anyone for that matter) can find him funny. He needs a good slap--along with the Ying Yang Twins and Flava Flav.
Other than that, it is a good show to watch and it always puts a smile on my face when I am feeling down.
I just wish Bam would save a slap or two for that "Compton Ass Terry" fool. That is one of the most annoying people I have ever seen on television. I don't see how the guys on the show (or anyone for that matter) can find him funny. He needs a good slap--along with the Ying Yang Twins and Flava Flav.
Other than that, it is a good show to watch and it always puts a smile on my face when I am feeling down.
R.I.P. Bam
onepotato24 July 2005
This is the kind of show for viewers who find fart jokes too difficult. Bam was the dumbest portion of the original Jackass. Bam is not hot. He's a belligerent, slap-happy moron. To find someone near as stupid you'd have to choose from the three idiot sons on Growing up Gotti. To listen to his moronic giggling when something goes off or doesn't go off, you know you're looking at the missing link. Set-up and timing are foreign concepts to him. He has the brain of a lizard. If you think wall-to-wall physical violence without any setup or meaning is funny. If you still eat your boogers, you're the right viewer for this show.
Miserable...
Miserable...
Basically just juvenile and stupid - nowhere near as funny as "Jackass"
MovieAddict20162 September 2005
The creators of MTV's "Jackass" got sued by angry parents whose children had been influenced by the show and it got taken off the air. (Then they released the hilarious-but-childish feature length movie as a fond farewell.) Johnny Knoxville, the only talented member of the cast, left to pursue a career in Hollywood (now seen in "The Dukes of Hazzard") - but Bam Margera, the wannabe skateboarder who lives with his parents, couldn't move on and decided to revive the "Jackass" format for a new reality show based solely around his life, called "Viva la Bam." I know I'm sounding really cruel. I don't hate Bam Margera or this TV show. I watched it a few times on MTV late at night when I was bored, and I'll admit, it kept me entertained in a car-crash kind of way - i.e. it's so bad you can't take your eyes off it.
This is trashy, exploitative stuff. Very childish. Much of it seems to be scripted, and in fact isn't even reality television.
Simply put this isn't nearly as funny as "Jackass" - it's just a baby brother and Bam himself isn't strong enough to carry the show. I miss Johnny Knoxville and the rest of the cast, it's just not the same without them.
This is trashy, exploitative stuff. Very childish. Much of it seems to be scripted, and in fact isn't even reality television.
Simply put this isn't nearly as funny as "Jackass" - it's just a baby brother and Bam himself isn't strong enough to carry the show. I miss Johnny Knoxville and the rest of the cast, it's just not the same without them.
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