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The case for 'Is It Cake?,' Netflix's new game show

10 comments

  1. [3]
    lou
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    It's a pretty fun show. Not sure why NPR dedicated 1000 words to it, but it's a cool show. I do find all "disguised cakes" kinda disgusting, but that's just me. The idea of biting into a sweet...

    It's a pretty fun show. Not sure why NPR dedicated 1000 words to it, but it's a cool show.

    I do find all "disguised cakes" kinda disgusting, but that's just me. The idea of biting into a sweet cheeseburger made of cake batter is not appetizing to me.

    4 votes
    1. [2]
      Akir
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      Some people are sensitive and don't want to be judged for liking lowbrow things. But everyone likes lowbrow things. This is a tale as old as time.

      Some people are sensitive and don't want to be judged for liking lowbrow things. But everyone likes lowbrow things. This is a tale as old as time.

      3 votes
      1. lou
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        Sure. I like the show.

        Sure. I like the show.

        1 vote
  2. [3]
    elcuello
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    I watch it with my son because he likes it. Mikey Day reminds me of Tom Bergeron in America's Funniest Home Videos where he kinda knows how shitty his job is but goes a long with it and he grows...

    I watch it with my son because he likes it. Mikey Day reminds me of Tom Bergeron in America's Funniest Home Videos where he kinda knows how shitty his job is but goes a long with it and he grows on you somewhat. The concept is weak even for half an hour and jesus are the contestants annoying. On a positive note they actually taste the cakes.

    3 votes
    1. balooga
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      I don't watch SNL, which I guess he's famous for, but I loved him in the old David Blaine Street Magic videos. I can't see his face without hearing "what the EFF?!" in my head. Warning, those...

      I don't watch SNL, which I guess he's famous for, but I loved him in the old David Blaine Street Magic videos. I can't see his face without hearing "what the EFF?!" in my head. Warning, those YouTube links are ancient history, 240p internet dinosaurs. But still funny.

      Maybe I'm just an SNL alumni hipster but I also remember the Lonely Island guys from this era, on Channel 101 before they made it big. (All episodes of "The 'Bu" are preserved on YouTube.) A number of now-famous folk got their start on Channel 101, actually.

      3 votes
    2. HotPants
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      I also watch the show with my son. It is extremely cheesey. But it is fun to see if you can figure out which item is cake.

      I also watch the show with my son.

      It is extremely cheesey.

      But it is fun to see if you can figure out which item is cake.

      3 votes
  3. [2]
    lou
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    The Japanese did it better.
    3 votes
    1. cfabbro
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      From /r/JapaneseGameShows Wiki Related links for people that want to watch more: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5aox7z - 2017's Sweets Or Not Sweets? segment, subbed...

      From /r/JapaneseGameShows Wiki

      元日はTOKIO×嵐 ウルトラマンDASH (Ultraman Dash)

      Year-end special featuring feats of strength. It is where the infamous Candy or not candy gifs are from.

      Related links for people that want to watch more:
      https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5aox7z - 2017's Sweets Or Not Sweets? segment, subbed
      https://www.mediafire.com/folder/qwaowz4za5ynx/Ultraman_Dash - Every years full specials, unsubbed

      1 vote
  4. [2]
    Miss
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    Cake is a lie.

    Cake is a lie.

    2 votes