Concert Review: 'Video Games Live: Bonus Round!' at Wolf Trap

?Video Games Live? at Wolf Trap. Photo courtesy of Wolf Trap.

For those who call video games anti-social or who think that only a minority of people, ?nerds? play them they are in for a shock when going to a performance of Video Games Live: Bonus Round! The evening opened with Video Games Live creator and Video Game composer Tommy Tallarico saying, ?Some people think video games are just for little kids, video game music is just a bunch of annoying bips and bloops, video games are the cause of violence.? Well if there was ever a crowd to staunchly disagree it was at Wolf Trap saturday night. People of all ages were out to see the National Symphony Orchestra and a chorus prepared by Danny Ozment perform music from Pacman to Skyrim.

Video Games Live! was created by Mr. Tallarico in 2002 as an immersive audio and video experience to celebrate and support the art of video game music. It is now in its 10th anniversary of touring with two albums and numerous awards.

Emil de Cou the NSO at Wolf Trap festival conductor wrote in the introduction ?all the worlds of music are welcome on our stage? and never was it more true than for the Video Games Live: Bonus Round performance. If you are a fan of orchestra concerts ?the calm spectators clapping politely at just the right moments? this performance was not for you. Rarely have I seen such audience enthusiasm, energy and sheer joy for the music being performed, it was infectious.

??a fun, exciting, and unique experience.

The National Symphony Orchestra was stellar, conducted with elegance and mirth by Emmanuel Fratianni. They were gleefully cheered on as they had to perform the music, sound effects and all, while select members of the audience got on stage and played super smash brothers live. It is hard to imagine a better way to expose young people to the wonder of the orchestra as with music that they already love and appreciate.

Composed by Nobuo Uematsu, a ?famous? composer in the gaming world,??Final Fantasy 8, Liberi Fatali? was one piece that stood out, and I must say that the music was absolutely AMAZING. ? This song is the introduction when you start a new game, foreshadowing the epic love story between Squall and Rinoa. ?For the time this game came out (1999), this took video game music to a whole new level. ?Nobuo said, ?screw that?, to conventional video game music, which was usually really short and catchy. ?He wanted to make something huge and beautiful ?and he did.They also performed a medley from Zelda. ?The girl who played the flute for the medley is Laura Intravia, and she became popular via youtube for doing this.

I can promise you that going to a performance of Video Games Live, whether you are a gamer, a musician, a parent or all three, you will have a fun, exciting, and unique experience.

Running time: Three hours with two encores.

Video Games Live: Bonus Round!?was their only performance at Wolf Trap. ?For future events at Wolf Trap, click here.

Source: http://www.mdtheatreguide.com/2013/07/concert-review-video-games-live-bonus-round-at-wolf-trap/

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Poll Watch: Viewpoint Florida Survey on the George Zimmerman Trial

Viewpoint Florida Poll on the George Zimmerman Trial

Do you think that George Zimmerman should have been found guilty in the death of Trayvon Martin, or do you think that the jury?s ?not guilty? verdict was correct?

• Not guilty verdict was correct 56%
• Should have been found guilty 38%

Among Whites

• Not guilty verdict was correct 68%
• Should have been found guilty 24%

Among Blacks

• Not guilty verdict was correct 7%
• Should have been found guilty 91%

Among Republicans

• Not guilty verdict was correct 79%
• Should have been found guilty 17%

Among Democrats

• Not guilty verdict was correct 29%
• Should have been found guilty 63%

Now that George Zimmerman?s trial is over, there has been some discussion of Zimmerman facing federal hate crime charges. Generally speaking, do you think that George Zimmerman should be charged for a hate crime?

• Should face federal hate crime charges 30%
• Should not face federal hate crime charges 63%

Among Whites

• Should face federal hate crime charges 18%
• Should not face federal hate crime charges 76%

Among Blacks?

• Should face federal hate crime charges 76%
• Should not face federal hate crime charges 9%

Among Republicans

• Should face federal hate crime charges 13%
• Should not face federal hate crime charges 84%

Among Democrats

• Should face federal hate crime charges 52%
• Should not face federal hate crime charges 38%

Which of the following statements best describes the George Zimmerman case to you? This was a clear act of racially motivated violence, this was an act of murder but not racially motivated, or was it a justified act of self-?defense?

• Act of self??defense 53%
• Act of racially motivated discrimination 27%
• Act of murder without racial motivation 13%

Among Whites

• Act of self??defense 63%
• Act of racially motivated discrimination 16%
• Act of murder without racial motivation 11%

Among Blacks?

• Act of self??defense 7%
• Act of racially motivated discrimination 72%
• Act of murder without racial motivation 18%

Among Republicans

• Act of self??defense 75%
• Act of racially motivated discrimination 11%
• Act of murder without racial motivation 8%

Among Democrats

• Act of self??defense 30%
• Act of racially motivated discrimination 48%
• Act of murder without racial motivation 16%

Which of the following statements best describes your views on Florida?s Stand Your Ground Law? The Stand Your Ground Law is fine the way it is, The Stand Your Ground Law should be changed and restricted, or The Stand Your Ground Law should be removed entirely.

• Fine the way it is 50%?
• Should be changed and restricted 31%
• Should be removed entirely 13%?

Among Whites

• Fine the way it is 60%?
• Should be changed and restricted 25%
• Should be removed entirely 10%

Among Blacks?

• Fine the way it is 15%?
• Should be changed and restricted 56%
• Should be removed entirely 25%

Among Republicans

• Fine the way it is 72%?
• Should be changed and restricted 16%
• Should be removed entirely 6%

Among Democrats

• Fine the way it is 27%?
• Should be changed and restricted 47%
• Should be removed entirely 22%

In your opinion, have race relations in the United States gotten better or worse since Barack Obama took office almost 5 years ago, or have they stayed about the same??

• Gotten better 10%
• Gotten worse 53%
• Stayed about the same 35%

Among Whites

• Gotten better 10%
• Gotten worse 56%
• Stayed about the same 32%

Among Blacks?

• Gotten better 12%
• Gotten worse 38%
• Stayed about the same 45%

Among Republicans

• Gotten better 4%
• Gotten worse 70%
• Stayed about the same 24%

Among Democrats

• Gotten better 17%
• Gotten worse 35%
• Stayed about the same 45%

Survey of 900 registered Florida voters was conducted July 18, 2013. The margin of error is +/- 3.27 percentage points. Party ID: 42% Democrat; 39% Republican; 18% Independent/Other. Gender: 56% Female; 44% Male. Race: 71% White; 15% Black; 10% Hispanic; 5% Other.?Click here?to view crosstabs.

-Data compilation and analysis courtesy of?The Argo Journal

Source: http://race42016.com/2013/07/21/poll-watch-viewpoint-florida-survey-on-the-george-zimmerman-trial/

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Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans Kiss In 'Captain America' The Talk Of Comic-Con

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The Marvel Studios: "Thor: The Dark World" And "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor Tom Hiddleston speaks onstage at Marvel Studios 'Thor: The Dark World' and 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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The Marvel Studios: "Thor: The Dark World" And "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" - Comic-Con International 2013

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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actress Scarlett Johansson speaks onstage at Marvel Studios 'Thor: The Dark World' and 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

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Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen

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20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

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20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

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20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

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20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

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20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

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20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

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20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

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20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Director Bryan Singer speaks at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor Hugh Jackman speaks at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor Hugh Jackman speaks at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor James McAvoy speaks at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor Hugh Jackman speaks at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor James McAvoy nspeaks at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor James McAvoy speaks at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actors Hugh Jackman (L) and Patrick Stewart speak at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor Hugh Jackman speaks at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor Omar Sy speaks at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Director Bryan Singer speaks at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: (L-R) Director Bryan Singer, actor Hugh Jackman, actor Patrick Stewart and actor Ian McKellen speak at the 20th Century Fox panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: (L-R) Actor James McAvoy, director Bryan Singer, actor Hugh Jackman and actor Patrick Stewart speak at the 20th Century Fox panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: (L-R) Actress Jennifer Lawrence, actor Michael Fassbender, director Bryan Singer and actor Hugh Jackman speak at the 20th Century Fox panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: (L-R) Actor Ian McKellen, actress Halle Berry and actress Anna Paquin speak at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: (L-R) Actor Patrick Stewart, actor Ian McKellen and actress Halle Berry speak at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor Hugh Jackman speaks at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor Hugh Jackman speaks at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actors Hugh Jackman (L) and Patrick Stewart speak at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor Hugh Jackman speaks at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor Patrick Stewart speaks at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor Hugh Jackman speaks at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor Hugh Jackman speaks at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor James McAvoy speaks at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor James McAvoy speaks at the 20th Century Fox 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: (L-R) Actor Jason Clarke, actress Keri Russell and actor Andy Serkis speak at the 20th Century Fox 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: (L-R) Actor Jason Clarke, actress Keri Russell and actor Andy Serkis speak at the 20th Century Fox 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

20th Century Fox Panel - Comic-Con International 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 20: Actor Jason Clarke speaks at the 20th Century Fox 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' panel during Comic-Con International 2013 at San Diego Convention Center on July 20, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Matt Reeves attends the "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" press line on Day 4 of Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 20, 2013 in San Diego. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Jason Clarke

Jason Clarke attends the "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" press line on Day 4 of Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 20, 2013 in San Diego. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Jason Clarke

Jason Clarke attends the "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" press line on Day 4 of Comic-Con International on Saturday, July 20, 2013 in San Diego. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

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Michelle Cound, Chris Froome Girlfriend, Anticipates Wedding

LOS ANGELES (LALATE) ? Michelle Cound, Chris Froome?s girlfriend and fianc?e (photo above), anticipates a wedding soon after Froome?s Tour de France conclusion. Who is Chris Froome?s girlfriend, how long have they been dating, and could a wedding be in store for the couple?

Michelle Cound and Chris Froome began dating two years ago. Her dad tells news this week that, only four months after meeting Froome, Michelle moved to Monaco to live with Chris. Cound?s dad John says, just as Froome?s career was taking off, Chris felt that he had found his soul partner in Michelle. The two met in South Africa for a cycling event. But four months later, she left everything she had to move to Monaco to live with Froome.

?It was a whirlwind romance really. Chris was doing incredibly well and the synergy between the two of them was immediately apparent, it?s incredible. Michelle seems to be so supportive of Chris, their goals are so aligned.? Her dad also tell the Telegraph ?She has sacrificed a lot for him. But she went with her heart and it has all turned out well.?

Cound dominated news earlier this year after a Twitter feud with Bradley Wiggins? wife, Cath Wiggins. Michelle?s dad tells the Telegraph that his daughter has learned from the Twitter feud. ?She knows her mind and that?s good, but I mentioned to her the other day that now Chris is a global sports superstar, people are going to be saying lots of stupid things about him and she has to become immune to that and rise above it.? For now, the proud dad tells news that he anticipates that the couple will marry in 2014. For live results of the Tour de France today click HERE.

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What does it take to get kicked off reality TV?

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Cliff Crooks of "Top Chef," Puck from "Real World" and Frenchie Davis of "Idol" were all booted from their reality competitions, whether by producers or fellow cast.

Reality TV shows celebrate outrageous acts. The more over-the-top the contestant, the more screen time they get. At least that seems to be the case.

But on rare occasions, a player somehow manages to cross the line between so-bad-it's-good and so-bad-it's-banned. That's when the-powers-that-be behind the show in question decide there's no time to wait for a viewer vote, eviction, torch-snuffing or whatever means of elimination traditionally takes care of the problem. Instead, the troublemaker gets kicked off the show.

It's happened in the past, and now viewers want to know when it's going to happen again.

The sudden interest comes after weeks of bad behavior on CBS' summer-TV staple, "Big Brother." Racism, misogyny, homophobia ... you name the slur and it's a safe bet one or more of the houseguests have said it ? and then some.

In fact, the offenses have been bad enough to cost one player a job, another an agent and earn yet another a public reprimand. But what the offenses haven't done is earn anyone an early exit.

To date, CBS has yet to say much about this season's unacceptable behavior. Requests from TODAY.com for comment have been answered with statements that make no mention of possible consequences for the offending players. "At times, the Houseguests reveal prejudices and other beliefs that we do not condone," read one response by the network.

"We are weighing carefully issues of broadcast standards, an obligation to inform the audience of important elements that influence the competition, and sensitivity to how any inappropriate comments are presented," CBS later said.

As nasty as things have gotten this season, it isn't new for the show.

While the current unpleasant houseguests remain in the game ? yes, even Aaryn Gries ? for now, "Big Brother" hasn't shied away from making a cut in the past. Back in season two, Justin Sebik got the boot 10 days in. After smashing property and threatening fellow houseguests, he took things too far when he used a sweeper and a knife ? and a series of creepy lines ? to flirt and threaten player Krista Stegall. "Seriously, would you get mad if I killed you?" he asked before kissing her and holding the knife to her throat.

Season four saw the show kick out Scott Weintraub after he exhibited explosive mood swings and threw furniture. "Big Brother" handed out eviction notices again in season 11 when Chima Simone threatened producers, and when Willie Hantz threw food at a fellow player and head-butted another in season 14.

Other reality shows have had their issues with problematic personalities. Take MTV's "Real World," for instance.

Just last season, tensions between Nia Moore and Jordan Wiseley ran high. She stole his wallet, threatened to strike him with a clock, and more. He spit in her face and called her racial slurs.

The show's executive producer and co-creator Jon Murray told TODAY.com that though they were inundated with e-mails to kick out both housemates, the series is designed to let the participants solve their own problems. Whenever serious issues arise, the show leaves it up to the cast as to whether they want to evict the person in question. (And there have been several ousters; five people ? including the infamous Puck ? have been evicted in the show's 28 seasons.)

" 'The Real World' is about young people dealing with their own issues and hopefully figuring out ways to solve them on their own," Murray said. "But I could see us stepping in if somebody was purposely trying to use racist words to provoke a violent response."

Stephen Williams in season seven did get violent when he slapped housemate Irene McGee as she quit "Real World," but producers didn't step in. As Murray said, the show left the possibility of eviction up to the cast. They chose to keep Williams around.

One show that didn't tolerate physical violence is Bravo's "Top Chef." In the second season, contestant Cliff Crooks was yanked out of the competition when things got too physical. During a night of drunken shenanigans, Crooks dragged fellow chef Marcel Vigneron out bed and pinned him to the floor while yelling for the others to come shave the young man's head. (No one did, but they gathered around and laughed.)

After the shocking incident, head judge Tom Colicchio ? who also produces "Top Chef Masters" ? wrote on his Bravo blog, ?The Producers stepped in with a veto. Sending all of the chefs but Marcel home wasn?t going to happen. Bravo?s Legal department advised us that the Top Chef rules, which stated that harming or threatening to harm other contestants was potential grounds for disqualification. According to these guidelines, it was clear that Cliff needed to go.?

While physical violence is a very clear line to draw, for some reality shows, it doesn't take that much for producers to step in with a disqualification.

"American Idol" is one such example. The singing competition has booted several hopefuls in its 12 seasons, and none for violent behavior. Delano Cagnolatti from season one was the first to find out how a minor infraction can lead to the end of one's singing dreams: He was booted for being 29 years old when he claimed to be 23. (Contestants had to be under age 25 at the time.)

The following year, Corey Clark made it to the top 10 before he was disqualified. His crime? Crimes. According to producers, the singer never revealed his criminal record. But Clark claimed his real crime was having an alleged romance with judge Paula Abdul. Season two also saw now-Broadway star Frenchie Davis kicked out in the semifinals due to topless photos that were published online years earlier. She disclosed that detail from the start, but show staffers waited weeks to take action.

Later seasons saw the show disqualify hopefuls for undisclosed criminal records, drunk driving the night before the Hollywood rounds, past legal woes and a previous contract that might have interfered with the "Idol" agreement.

On "The Bachelor," it took getting a little too close to the staff be disqualified. In season 14 of ABC's romantic contest, Rozlyn Papa had her chances of getting the final rose crushed when it was discovered that she was having what host Chris Harrison called an "inappropriate relationship that got physical" with a show staffer. Both Papa and the employee were promptly dumped.

One good way of ensuring an elimination by producers is cheating and rule-breaking, something that contestants of "Project Runway," "RuPaul's Drag Race" and "America's Next Top Model" have learned.

"Runway" designer Keith Michael was booted in season three after he'd smuggled in pattern-making books ? a big no-no on the competition. "Drag Race's" Willam Belli was a frontrunner in season four until it was discovered that his husband was a frequent visitor when contestants were supposed to be sequestered. And on "Top Model," cycle 17 finalist Angelea Preston was unceremoniously dumped, causing The CW to reshoot parts of the finale. Rumor was that she may have announced her later-reversed victory before the finale aired

So with all these disqualifications in mind, what's it going to take to finally send the nastiest "Big Brother" contestants home for their bad behavior this season? Will the producers finally say "enough" and step in as viewer outcry continues to mount? Or will it be up to the housemates to make the move? Only time will tell.

? Additional reporting by Maria Elena Fernandez

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Source: http://www.today.com/entertainment/violence-racism-lies-what-does-it-take-get-kicked-reality-6C10660703

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