This Sunday is the return of American Gladiators, one of my absolute favorite television shows as a child. I was really looking forward to its return, but upon watching the previews and the gladiator and host (Laila Ali and Hulk Hogan) interviews, I was instantly disappointed. I have prepared a couple of analogies so that you aren’t too let down by the 2-hour premiere. Everyone loves analogies, right?
Hulk Hogan is to “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan as Gemini is to Justice. And another: Classic American Gladiators is to New American Gladiators as NFL is to XFL.
Again, American tradition is being replaced by something sleeker, sexier, and more EXTREME (or is it XTREEEME?). Your friend’s troubled younger brother will LOVE it. I swear, soon enough, the American flag is going to have silver stripes and black stars. And before every sporting event, it will be lit on fire.
Note: I might still watch. But I will hate it on the inside. God Bless America.
