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Penn & Teller's Bullshit!

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TV Series

The Resume

    (January 24, 2003-August 12, 2010)
    Showtime
    Half hour series
    Hosted by Penn & Teller Synopsis: Debunking claims that are not scientifically sound

Why Penn & Teller's Bullshit! might be annoying:

    They ridicule guests they do not agree with.
    They cherry pick facts that support the side they are taking.
    This was especially true in an episode that belittled the dangers of second hand smoke. They focused on the World Health Organization research which showed negligible damage from second hand smoke, but ignored other research by the medical community.
    Because the title 'Bullshit' is considered profane, the name is censored in mainstream media, including TV listings.
    The show is not balanced, they make a point and then edit the show to support their view.

Why Penn & Teller's Bullshit! might not be annoying:

    Despite any drawbacks of the series, it is very informative and persuasive.
    They inform in an entertaining and comedic manner.
    The have an excellent research team.
    They attack pseudo science (especially psychics, medical quacks and religious extremists).
    They expose tricks psychics use such as cold readings and informant research.
    The show is dedicated to Houdini who spent his later life debunking frauds.
    They opened many eyes when they proved the hypocrisy of PeTA.
    They confront the conservative religious right's moral stance.
    Skeptic Amazing Randi has appeared on a few episodes.
    They call people bullshitters, so they wouldn't be sued for call them liars.

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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 61 Votes: 44.26% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 21 Votes: 47.62% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 19 Votes: 63.16% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 79 Votes: 54.43% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 55 Votes: 49.09% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 57 Votes: 63.16% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 119 Votes: 65.55% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 152 Votes: 52.63% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 244 Votes: 59.43% Annoying