Snkfanatic
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Ya I really loved that version. Just seemed more genuine than the ones from the US he did.
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Gordon Ramsay ending Kitchen Nightmares
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Ya I really loved that version. Just seemed more genuine than the ones from the US he did.
Love the show but glad to see new shows massive gordan fan here. Whenever me and the mrs spend a good portion of the meal doing stupid impressions of ramsey take a bite say damn ask if something is fresh then shut it down. Anybody used to watch the f word probably the most ridiculous start to a program ever. Just fucking watch it lol :
http://youtu.be/ZHO2pIgI-rY
I half expect him to start shooting at the end.
http://youtu.be/ZHO2pIgI-rY
I half expect him to start shooting at the end.
dapperbandit
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Well it gives him more time to focus on his bedroom advice show
triplestation
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US version got so bad near the end it was basically unwatchable. That's high criticism considering I feel the UK version is probably the best restaurant show ever to grace the air, and I sincerely believe that most who consider who consider stuff like bar rescue or restaurant impossible better simply never watched the original, and honestly, I think that behind all the bullshit that actually aired, ramsey was still doing the work of the gods with the show behind fox's shitty editing, which is why so many of them actually seemed to make it over the years despite thw quality of the show as it aired hitting the floor once it moved over to the us.
Sir_Crocodile
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Yeah, I particularly recall the one with that actor, the "Ruby Tate's" episode. Guy seemed to have some depression issues, staff was taking advantage. I really felt for some of the uk resturant owners, and Ramsey really seemed to want to help.
Come now man, you're losing your edge with the new name. Everyone knows the best Ramsey-ism has to be "DONKEY"!
triplestation
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NekoFever
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BBC? lol, it was Channel 4. We have more than 1 channel in the UK you know!
Most British TV, regardless of which network made it, airs on BBC America in the States. That's where the impression comes from.
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Deleted member 325805
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To be fair you can polish a turd but it's still just a turd.
If you're intrigued by the concept and what to watch something that is much better executed you should check out the old UK version.
True, but the producers of the American version seemed to have ONLY picked the restaurants that were completely fucked with zero chance of turnaround just so they could maximize the drama on the show.
I remember one restaurant was like 1.5 million in debt before Ramsey ever stepped foot in their door. At that point there's no saving it.
Yeah I watched a few episodes on YouTube a while back and it was much better, down to earth and genuine. It's a shame it had to be dumbed down for an American audience.
thelatestmodel
Junior, please.
No. It came first and was then completely shown up by the US version, I've tried to watch numerous episodes and it's as dry as a sack of flour.
Aaron-Lagann
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UK was a documentary about a professional chef helping struggling restaurants.
US was a television show on FOX.
The UK version is actually about food and restaurants while the US version is about people acting in a faked 'reality series'. I could stand to watch maybe 3 US eps even though Ramsay finding rotten food in the freezer never gets old.
UK version is about actual restaurateuring, managing a business, getting clients, marketing and cuisine.
US version is about retards screaming at each other while crying every now and then.
Delta Assault
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Good. The US show was hot garbage. Totally cookie cutter.
The British show was more genuine, but I imagine he'd grown tired of that one too.
The British show was more genuine, but I imagine he'd grown tired of that one too.
Messofanego
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This is the first time I'm hearing that there was an American version lol
Kano on the Phone
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Haters gonna hate, but the US version is far more entertaining. Sad to see it go.
frankie_baby
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Considering they were all failing restaurants it's a fair bet they all would've closed without the show
I believe you meant to say; " dry as Gandhi's flip flop!!!!"
Messofanego
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I watch the American versions of Kitchen Nightmares and Hells Kitchen but compared to the original versions he did for Channel 4 they're really, really bad.
How for example is everyone who goes on Hells Kitchen US so terrible at cooking? It's supposed to be a show about cooking but nobody ever ends up cooking for the first 10 weeks as everyone gets thrown out of the kitchen. I mean I enjoy watching it purely for watching Gordon shout at them for being stupid, but it has to be set up. It just has to be.
Kitchen Nightmares US especially suffers from a very similar story each episode. Gordon goes in, says everything that's wrong but the arrogant resturaunt owner ignores him for the first 2 parts then suddenly in the final part they turn around and suddenly want to change everything.
How for example is everyone who goes on Hells Kitchen US so terrible at cooking? It's supposed to be a show about cooking but nobody ever ends up cooking for the first 10 weeks as everyone gets thrown out of the kitchen. I mean I enjoy watching it purely for watching Gordon shout at them for being stupid, but it has to be set up. It just has to be.
Kitchen Nightmares US especially suffers from a very similar story each episode. Gordon goes in, says everything that's wrong but the arrogant resturaunt owner ignores him for the first 2 parts then suddenly in the final part they turn around and suddenly want to change everything.
Lactose_Intolerant
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it is even worse when they always have the same thing on the menu. You would think they would try to know how to make a risotto and beef wellington if they watched any show from a previous season.
Nikodemos
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There was an article on Cracked a few months back by a guy who worked as an inspector. He pretty much stated this.
indigo-cyclops
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Agree, totally. Definitely will miss the American version though. It was a great time.
samus i am
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BBC? lol, it was Channel 4. We have more than 1 channel in the UK you know!
Sorry, I first watched it on BBC America. At least I think I did.
I am pretty sure it is a combo of:
Scripting/acting
lack of serious applicants
Lack of sleep
nervousness/intimidation
perhaps even unreliable equipment
GungHo
Single-handedly caused Exxon-Mobil to sue FOX, start World War 3
What the hell will Krang and Luthor do with themselves?
Perspicacity
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Bar Rescue would be a much better show if they axed Jon Taffer, he's a dumbfuck that seems to just yell and swear because he knows he's in a television show whereas Ramsay did it as a genuine response to health violations etc.
HI. BILLY MAYS HERE
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Not many of them are open
99% of the those restaurants where so fucked up before Gordon got there to help oh and economy.
zero shift
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At the end of the day you can't just go into a business and discipline people for a month and have their lives transform. A lot of people just don't cut it for business. You can't cram years of business knowledge and experience into a person in a month crash course. There is also external factors. Maybe it is impossible to compete in that area because major restaurant chains dominate it? Maybe the location just sucks? People like to think to themselves that if people just got off of their ass and really dedicate themselves to run a business that they will succeed. Unfortunately things aren't that simple.
Most businesses in general fail within the first two years of operation with a vast majority failing after six years.
Reality shows in general are always scripted to at least some degree. You can't constantly catch lightning in a bottle over seven years.
Maleficence
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They're making more in the UK style? Fuck yeah. The USA version is pretty bad.
The British version was amazing, I wish Gordon had enough pull to make Fox tone down the editing in his American shows, it's ridiculous.
I loved the "natural" feel of the original Kitchen Nightmares.
elrechazado
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So much this. Love the uk version. Us version is such a hollow shell.
Maleficence
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I can't believe he could put up with it for so long, I mean it's practically a completely different show. He sold out big time and I lost a lot of respect for him.
Still had it's hilarious moments though.
Yep.
An episode where Ramsay made a struggling British chef cook for his parents really stood out for me, the guy broke down afterwards and admitted he really need help. Gordon helped him out and he got better, it was very emotional.
Razgriz-Specter
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Yup its finally back after being on like 3 years ago.
PhantomZone
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In the early years Masterchef Australia used to let the food speak for the contestants, sadly in more recent years that has taken a back seat and you now have the life stories of the contestants being played out BEFORE the food. And they continuously try to play up the back stories thus creating more tears than cooking :-/.
I watched Hell's Kitchen before i got addicted to Kitchen Nightmares, and as others have said i prefer the UK version. Although the USA version is great for a laugh at the OTT nature of everything that happens.
HalfBakedProphet
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the British version aired on BBCAmerica in the states, which is what I think he's referring tooBBC? lol, it was Channel 4. We have more than 1 channel in the UK you know!
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