Confirm or Deny

[wise_rita]

American Ninja Warrior is just a redux of American Gladiators but nobody says it out loud.

[wise_rita]

Why not call a spade a spade?

I want to see permed mullets, crotch bulges and USA themed Spandex. Is that too much to ask?

[wise_rita]

If I can't see this



I don't want any part of it.

When Googling to find that image I was totally reminded that in American Gladiators they all had hilarious stage names.

American Gladiators > American Ninja Warrior

/gavel

[wise_rita]

Just because they have luscious manes doesn't mean they don't have incredible bods!

[CurlyQ284]

Apr 1, 2015 4:20:47 GMT -5 @astrid said:

Ninja warrior is much harder than American Gladiators, as far as I can tell.

I definitely agree.

[pantsparty]

Apr 1, 2015 4:20:47 GMT -5 @astrid said:

Ninja warrior is much harder than American Gladiators, as far as I can tell.

Haven't there been seasons where no one wins because no one can complete the course?

I'd say it's a little bit tougher than American Gladiator.

[speckledfrog]

I don't think it is.

[candyland]

Similar. Although, American Gladiators was better.

[thinkofthesoldiers]

Ninja Warriors is much more difficult and requires a lot more skill and conditioning than Gladiators ever did. I loved AG, but I can sit fascinated forever watching NW. Plus, I think it is cool that almost everyone who competes the course is not hugely bulky.

[thebuddhagouda]

Apr 1, 2015 8:57:39 GMT -5 puddleofgrace said:

Wrong. AG was more game based where NW is more strength and skill based.


I can't believe I'm even thinking about this. I do love watching NW though.

Yup. And ANW doesn't pit people up against each other in goofy competitions. Ultimately, you are competing against the clock and the course. It doesn't matter what anybody else does. 

[thebuddhagouda]

Apr 1, 2015 8:59:04 GMT -5 thinkofthesoldiers said:

 Plus, I think it is cool that almost everyone who competes the course is not hugely bulky.

Me too. Acrobats/gymnasts tend to do very well. It takes a lot more than juiced up muscles to complete something like this. There is a lot of agility and overall physical conditioning as well as strength training required. 

[cville]

I wonder how you put this on your resume, if you later go into a different field. I mean, let's say you get an MBA. But you were a ninja warrior for 3 years. You have to explain a gap that could otherwise make people think you were in prison, so I guess it goes on there. But the skills are hard to translate.

[thebuddhagouda]

Apr 1, 2015 9:20:39 GMT -5 cville said:

I wonder how you put this on your resume, if you later go into a different field. I mean, let's say you get an MBA. But you were a ninja warrior for 3 years. You have to explain a gap that could otherwise make people think you were in prison, so I guess it goes on there. But the skills are hard to translate.

I think most of them still have regular jobs. The show makes the competition seem like it stretches out for months, but they really only commit to being there for a few days. It's just a lot of training outside of regular work hours (like ironman or heavy triathletes). 

Ain't nobody got time for that, but more power to them. 

[McGavin]

Apr 1, 2015 9:20:48 GMT -5 loonylunalovegood said:

Apr 1, 2015 8:57:39 GMT -5 puddleofgrace said:

Wrong. AG was more game based where NW is more strength and skill based.


I can't believe I'm even thinking about this. I do love watching NW though.

Did they actually like fight each other in AG? With padded sticks or something? I dont think they do that in NW. I remember watching the shit out of AG a long time ago, but my memory is hazy and I've only seen clips of NW so I could be be completely wrong. 

Giant Q-tips!

I had a crush on Laser.

[cville]

Apr 1, 2015 9:22:12 GMT -5 thebuddhagouda said:

Apr 1, 2015 9:20:39 GMT -5 cville said:

I wonder how you put this on your resume, if you later go into a different field. I mean, let's say you get an MBA. But you were a ninja warrior for 3 years. You have to explain a gap that could otherwise make people think you were in prison, so I guess it goes on there. But the skills are hard to translate.

I think most of them still have regular jobs. The show makes the competition seem like it stretches out for months, but they really only commit to being there for a few days. It's just a lot of training outside of regular work hours (like ironman or heavy triathletes). 

Ain't nobody got time for that, but more power to them. 

I see!  Now I'm dying to know what their day jobs are.  I really hope I find out that my dentist or whoever is a part-time ninja warrior.

[thebuddhagouda]

Apr 1, 2015 9:24:33 GMT -5 cville said:

Apr 1, 2015 9:22:12 GMT -5 thebuddhagouda said:

I think most of them still have regular jobs. The show makes the competition seem like it stretches out for months, but they really only commit to being there for a few days. It's just a lot of training outside of regular work hours (like ironman or heavy triathletes). 

Ain't nobody got time for that, but more power to them. 

I see!  Now I'm dying to know what their day jobs are.  I really hope I find out that my dentist or whoever is a part-time ninja warrior.

I'm totally going to start picking all of my professionals this way. 

[McGavin]

Apr 1, 2015 9:22:49 GMT -5 McGavin said:

Apr 1, 2015 9:20:48 GMT -5 loonylunalovegood said:

Did they actually like fight each other in AG? With padded sticks or something? I dont think they do that in NW. I remember watching the shit out of AG a long time ago, but my memory is hazy and I've only seen clips of NW so I could be be completely wrong. 

Giant Q-tips!

I had a crush on Laser.

I mean, look at this stud

[LeggsBenedict]

I am so disappointed by everyone answering this question seriously.

[Deleted]

American Ninja Warrior takes itself a little too seriously, imo. I enjoy it and am a fan of Kacy Catanzaro, but I like the more goofy aspect of American Gladiators. Then again, I also adored Wipeout and liked that it was supposed to be funny.

[Deleted]

Apr 1, 2015 9:24:33 GMT -5 cville said:

Apr 1, 2015 9:22:12 GMT -5 thebuddhagouda said:

I think most of them still have regular jobs. The show makes the competition seem like it stretches out for months, but they really only commit to being there for a few days. It's just a lot of training outside of regular work hours (like ironman or heavy triathletes). 

Ain't nobody got time for that, but more power to them. 

I see!  Now I'm dying to know what their day jobs are.  I really hope I find out that my dentist or whoever is a part-time ninja warrior.

If I remember right there has been a dentist.  There have been a couple of doctors.  Several own or work in gyms.  One of the more famous ones was a weatherman (his choice of term).  Last season there was a lot of discussion because one of the guys had quit his full time job to train, everyone else still had regular jobs.

[cville]

Apr 1, 2015 9:25:51 GMT -5 thebuddhagouda said:

Apr 1, 2015 9:24:33 GMT -5 cville said:

I see!  Now I'm dying to know what their day jobs are.  I really hope I find out that my dentist or whoever is a part-time ninja warrior.

I'm totally going to start picking all of my professionals this way. 

Drycleaner Ninja Warrior

American Ninja Landscaper

American Carwash Warrior


YESSSSSSSS!

[sparkythelawyer]

Not the same, but very, very similar.
And I love both.

[isabel]

Apr 1, 2015 9:24:33 GMT -5 cville said:

Apr 1, 2015 9:22:12 GMT -5 thebuddhagouda said:

I think most of them still have regular jobs. The show makes the competition seem like it stretches out for months, but they really only commit to being there for a few days. It's just a lot of training outside of regular work hours (like ironman or heavy triathletes). 

Ain't nobody got time for that, but more power to them. 

I see!  Now I'm dying to know what their day jobs are.  I really hope I find out that my dentist or whoever is a part-time ninja warrior.

There's a girl who used to go to my crossfit gym who now trains exclusively for ANW. She trains at a gym that has obstacles and stuff set up for just that purpose. She's a hair stylist full-time.

[Deleted]

This is total Stossel territory. lol. 

[AuntFlo]

I feel like it's a lot more similar to Wipe Out, just less chance of smashing your nose on a giant rubber ball.

[AuntFlo]

Apr 1, 2015 10:55:52 GMT -5 kevin arnold said:

Apr 1, 2015 10:54:25 GMT -5 AuntFlo said:

I feel like it's a lot more similar to Wipe Out, just less chance of smashing your nose on a giant rubber ball.

What?! No way! Wipe Out doesn't require any kind of extraordinary strength. 

THIS THREAD IS MADNESS!

Maybe not strength, but timing! And sometimes strength! I mean you have to hold on to those rings, for like, a really long time.

[pixy0stix]

ANW is based on parkour. Most of the athletes have parkour and gymnastic backgrounds. It's just them against the course.

American Gladiator had people rolling around in giant hamster balls smashing into people.

Both are fun, but they're not the same at all.

[thebuddhagouda]

I mean, if we are really going to compare, we should be talking about Sasuke which is what it's actually based on.

[noodleoo]

Apr 1, 2015 10:34:09 GMT -5 kooshball said:

I don't think they are the same at all. No way could Nitro finish american ninja.

I agree, they are not the same!  I loved American Gladiators and the silly games and the silly courses.  It was goofy and funny.  ANW is more an individual strength/training competition.  Very different.

[pantsparty]

Apr 1, 2015 11:08:08 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

ANW is based on parkour. Most of the athletes have parkour and gymnastic backgrounds. It's just them against the course.

American Gladiator had people rolling around in giant hamster balls smashing into people.

Both are fun, but they're not the same at all.

American Gladiator is more similar to Nickelodeon's Guts than American Ninja Warrior. LOL.