TV show Naked and Afraid

Has anyone watched this. It seems to have some interesting moments. I just wish there was a late night version without the blurring of breasts and genitals. American TV can be so silly.

They should call it "Naked and Ashamed". The blurring is so silly. It's an interesting concept but doesn't work well in the US unless it was on a cable channel like HBO or Showtime, and it's really not good enough for either of those.

The latest one, with 2 teams, was better. I'd like it if the blurring was gone and they had shoes. I'm tired of hearing about the sharp rocks on the ground - no shit, Sherlock.

I wonder if there's a DVD version without the blurring.

I saw the one in the bayou. why do they blur boobs and genitals but don't blur ass cracks?

Americans are such prudes! Our gym has segregated locker rooms but we are still required to wear a bathing suit when using the sauna, spa and steam rooms, I mean come on, 99.9% of all guys have the same thing, what's the big deal?!?! About the show, it's okay if there's nothing else on but sometimes I wonder if my survival skills are better than some of the participants, and about the nudity, they're naked in front of each other so why not show everyone else?

I don't have cable so never heard of this... sounds like Survivor without the swimsuits. What good is it if everything is pixelated out? Speaking of naked TV, does anyone remember a show in the '80s called "Everything Goes"? It was a game show in which contestants were asked questions or given challenges. If they answered wrong, they lost an article of clothing. The losers were stripped naked at the end of the show. Well, maybe they got to wear a g-string. It was on an over the air channel that required a decoder box to watch.

Naked and afraid doesn't mean that the female can make a bikini out of leaves and vines because she is afraid of someone seeing her boobs.

American childishness about nudity is embarrassing. We were settled by Puritans, while the Aussies were settled by convicts. They got by far the better of the deal.

Ploughorse48 ^^^^ Unruly colonials huh !!....aaaah ! lifes good "Downunder"

Well, the first reason for no explicit nudity on the show is the network that airs it....Discovery. For obvious reasons, they're not allowed to show genitalia or women's breast, as Discovery is billed by the FCC as a family use network with tighter controls of content. They actually had to claw their way through ratings boards to get bare butts shown without being blurred out.

No, for dicks, vaginas, and titties to be shown, a network like Showtime, HBO(late night), or Cinemax would have to buy the show out.

That said, we Americans can be considered too timid about nudity by some.....or.....not modest enough by others. Depends on what half of society you talk to. In college, we lived in a big off-campus dorm that had around 9 guys and 11 girls. Just about all of us were seen naked by every member of the opposite sex at different times or another. Wasn't a big deal for us then, but I wouldn't do it now. Thousand wonders we didn't get every girl in there pregnant, running around naked like that.

Hubby is a regular watcher and I have seen it. I just don't understand why anyone would do that to their bodies. The dumbest part is no shoes ..... that is something beyond my imagination. The second dumbest is expending energy making clothes - what a waste!

I love this show but the nudity is pointless since the audience can't see anything. All it does is encourage sun burns and bug bites. I do like the creative tops the girls make though, it's interesting.

The nudity is NOT pointless and it has nothing to do with the audience. It prevents the participants from having anything to protect their body from insects, weather, heat and cold.

It is an ultimate test of survival. It's a great program.

Does anyone remember a show in the '80s called "Everything Goes"?

Yes. They had G-Strings on at the end. It was on Escapade, then Playboy in the early/mid 80's.

Naked and Afraid would most likely be blurred if released on home video.

I love this show but the nudity is pointless since the audience can't see anything. All it does is encourage sun burns and bug bites. I do like the creative tops the girls make though, it's interesting.

I wonder what they make for their periods.

21 days means 3/4 of the women will have their periods in the jungle or desert with no tampons.

I've watched the show only two times. The thought of living in a bug infested jungle in the nude makes my skin crawl. Perhaps I'm a bit of a wimp, but I couldn't force myself to do that, no matter what the reward.

C.

I have also seen parts of Naked and Afraid XL where 12 people spend 40 days on a survival mission. There has been quite a bit of disagreement among the people regarding how to get tasks completed and I'm actually surprised there have not been actual fights between tribes as they claim territory and gather food. Laura is a great woman, but there are a couple of whiny women who just need a good smack to straighten up.

I haven't watched it....yet. Maybe something I should view off of Hulu?

We have watched this show since the beginning! Talk about being vulnerable. I applaud anyone that goes on this show, to have the stamina to be hungry, fight insects biting you where you should not be bitten, and no shoes, I am a true "Princess and the Pea" when it comes to my feet. If I have the smallest pebble in my shoe, I have to stop and remove it. Too bad they have to fuzz out the private parts, but heck, we can still feel their discomfort. What a great show!!

I have watched it but not really my thing and they also blur the naughty parts in the uk .I was born in Africa and spent a lot of my time in my teen years in the bush and loved it . Yes I killed my own meat and ate acacia worms and flying ants etc .I also learned a lot from the Africans that lived in the bush on how to survive it was great fun .Yes I was often naked when on my own with nothing but socks and dessert boots to protect your feet .I never did get hard enough soles like the Africans did but they never wore shoes or much else in the bush from when they were born.

Having blurred images would give the impression that there is something wrong with the human body. If having breasts of a female blurred according to their guidelines as being a genital then a man's breast must also be blurred.

Most people say that breasts are not genitals correct? When a woman has a unwanted touch of her breasts it is considered a sexual assault. So by that female breasts are genitals.

I could never be on this show. The first day, I would be a walking hard on! The second day, I would be ready to get the fuck out of there.

I find it interesting to see the cycle of emotions between the couples. Usually there is a build up of resentment and distaste for each other's personality traits - but as things get tougher, many (not all) couples get past that and develop respect for each other for enduring the hardships and finding ways to contribute to their mutual well being.

I definitely think they need come out with an uncensored version. I've seen a couple of episodes where I know they ended up sharing more than just body heat.

@ahappynude said

Most people say that breasts are not genitals correct? When a woman has a unwanted touch of her breasts it is considered a sexual assault. So by that female breasts are genitals.

No, it's considered a sexual assault because the breasts are a sexual physical characteristic of women and have particular sexual significance for that reason. However, breasts are not genitals as they are not external organs of reproduction.

@Switchablesusie said

I wonder what they make for their periods.

I have an old highschool friend that works on deadliest catch and naked and afraid crews. I asked him because it bugged the hell out of me. How do you find something absorbent in the wild? They supply tampons but the women are told not to reveal anything so they tuck the strings . Otherwise it would attract wild animals worse than it already does. I can't prove it but that is what I was told and it makes sense.

Only watched it briefly: 1) I'm sure the cameramen have plenty to eat, so I'm also certain there is NO lack of food; 2) All they do is piss each-other off, and the whole thing is badly staged, and 3) The nudity is so censored, that it is no reason to watch it, there. . .Conclusion?? IT'S TOTALLY STUPID, RIDICULOUS, AND A WASTE OF TIME!! TV has gotten so lame!! 😢 Too bad we don't have more Andy Griffiths, Barneys, and shows that actually have some meaning. . .I do, like Big Bang Theory!! Mike.

^^^^ You are missing the entire point of the show.

It is to show people in survival mode. Of course the camera crew and medics have food, but the survivalists do not. They have to fend for themselves. If you bothered to watch it more than a few minutes and got pissed that you don't see tits and ass, you would have a better appreciation for their skills and problems they need to overcome to survive..

I watch the show from time to time, I watch it for the survival aspect, and the fact that they go 21 days without much food. It shows that you can live on very little, but protein is what you need. Even the vegans break down and eat meat on some episodes. Good show!!!

They do lose a lot of weight during the 21 days.

They are paid LOTS of big bucks, it's all an act, and is 100% NOT REALITY!! All designed to continually DUPE the American public. . .JUNK!! Sadly, there are lots of people in this country that actually believe politicians, too 😢 Mike.

I don't know Mike I've watched all the episodes and there have been some bad episodes of dysentery and at one point they thought one had dengue fever. The bug bites alone are gruesome , Its reality tv to draw you in but it really isn't about T&A but surviving naked in harsh conditions. I have wondered if they've had sex out of frustration lol but it's one of those shows like sister wives . I can't stop watching because it's so nuts! 😁