Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Taking On Tyson

Approximately one month ago, fellow blogger TS Hendrik at The Non-Review wrote his opinions on the poor state of American television....

I say nay good sir! And I only need one piece of evidence to win my case..... I present to the ladies and gentlemen of the jury:

"Animal Planet presents 'Taking On Tyson'"

Mike Tyson will take you inside the ropes of his favorite sport and first love.... No, not boxing.... Former Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson will take you inside the intensely competitive and bizarrely fascinating world of pigeon racing. Tyson will compete against other pigeon handlers in an attempt to be crowned a champ once again.


It all comes full circle.... In the self-titled Tyson documentary, Iron Mike explains that attacking a gang member that murdered one of Mike's prized pigeons indirectly started his path into boxing (something that would allow him to take out his rage). And his boxing career has created Iron Mike Tyson, the celebrity image needed to convince Animal Planet that he should host a show about pigeon racing. Oh, another odd note, did you know that All Star NBA player Carmelo Anthony is credited as a producer of the Tyson documentary?


I don't know about you, but I'm going to be glued to my set every time this show is on the television! And the 'Taking on Tyson' video game is going to be awesome!

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