Silent Library
Silent Library was an American television game show which aired on MTV and MuchMusic. The series is based on one of the segments in the popular Japanese variety show Downtown no Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende!!. The show is also similar to the UK television program Fist of Zen. The series was renewed for a 20-episode second season, which premiered on January 11, 2010 and featured celebrities such as Jim Jones, We The Kings, Ron Jeremy, Naked Cowboy, Asher Roth, Forever the Sickest Kids, Jessie James, Aubrey O'Day, Justin Bieber and Joey Cassata competing as contestants and appearing in punishment challenges. The series' third season premiered on June 28, 2010. The bands Patent Pending, All Time Low, Stereo Skyline, Hey Monday, Anarbor, NeverShoutNever, Honor Society, New Boyz and Iyaz have appeared as contestants, as did members of the New York Giants NFL team and the cast of the MTV original series The Hard Times of R.J. Berger. The fourth season premiered on March 28, 2011. The cast of Jersey Shore, The Ready Set, Judah Friedlander, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots, players from the New York Giants, 3OH!3, and Superstars from the WWE all competed as contestants. MTV canceled the show on November 9, 2011.
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Plot Summary
Silent Library is a Japanese game show where contestants attempt to complete challenges involving bizarre and uncomfortable situations while remaining silent. If any contestant makes a noise, they are punished by a group of individuals known as the 'Punishers.' The show originated in Japan and was adapted for American television.
Critical Reception
The American adaptation of Silent Library garnered a mixed to positive reception, largely appreciated for its unique premise and comedic elements, though some found the humor repetitive or the punishments overly extreme. It found a niche audience drawn to its absurdity and the contestants' attempts to suppress their reactions.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its inventive and often hilarious premise.
- The contestants' silent endurance is a source of comedic tension.
- Some viewers found the challenges and punishments to be excessively silly or predictable.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available generally highlight the show's outlandish humor and the entertaining challenge of watching contestants try to stay silent in absurd situations.
Fun Fact
The original Japanese version of 'Silent Library' (Sasuke) is known for its extremely difficult obstacle course challenges, which are a stark contrast to the more situational, silence-based challenges in the American adaptation.
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