Ridiculousness

Ridiculousness is an entertaining, laugh-inducing show aired by MTV, which first hit the screen in 2011. The series was designed with a distinct concept of offering viewers a new perspective on the world of viral videos. It is an American comedy clip show hosted by Rob Dyrdek, a professional skateboarder turned reality TV star, best known for his appearances in "Rob & Big" and "Fantasy Factory". Coinciding with Rob Dyrdek on the show are two sidekicks: the delightful Chanel West Coast and the ever-amusing Sterling “Steelo” Brim. Ridiculousness prides itself on a cleverly structured content framework. It takes the most bizarre, outrageous, dangerous, and uproariously funny online videos and dissects them in front of a live audience. These videos are broken down and critiqued with Dyrdek's own brand of tongue-in-cheek commentary, typically categorised by themed episodes that revolve around particular stereotypes, like "Redneck Good Times", "Worst Case Scenario", "Shotgun Slams", and "Hot Mess". In each episode, apart from going through an assorted collection of viral videos, Dyrdek also plays host to a celebrity guest. The guest celebrities add further spice to the show, often bringing their own videos to be critiqued or participating in the commentary of the viral video madness. The addition of these guests helps to ensure the show remains fresh, punching in a layer of variation to each episode's roundup of comic clips. While the overall premise revolves around comic commentary on public videos, Rob Dyrdek brings a unique energy and an infectious sense of humour to the show. Along with Steelo's quick wit and Chanel's good-natured giggles, Dyrdek ensures that the viewers are kept engaged and entertained, inviting them to laugh at the craziness of the internet world. He skirts the line of propriety with a cheeky grin, always delivering his remarks that are as surprising as they are hysterically doubtless. Ridiculousness also invites its audience to get involved via an interactive method. Viewers are encouraged to submit their own videos, fostering a sense of community and participation in this comedic critique of shared experiences. This unique component adds an unpredictable twist to the show since viewers never know what wild and unexpected clips will make it onto the screen next. The show's set also has its own personality, drawing from a sleek, casual, and modern aesthetic that matches the spontaneous and energetic vibe of the program. An enormous flat-screen on the stage displays the chosen videos while Dyrdek makes his remarks from a plush white leather couch, as the audience watches and reactions in real-time. The set's atmosphere contributes to the overall amusement and engagement of the show. However, it's essential to note that Ridiculousness is not just for fun and laughs. The series also provides a platform to hardly explored facets of internet culture. It highlights the extent to which people are willing to display their personal lives and antics on the internet. While the commentary incites laughter, it also provokes thoughts on the entangling world of cyberspace and how societies consume, share, and react to online content. The appeal of Ridiculousness is not merely in its humorous content but in its ability to unify a shared human experience and deliberate that in a very jubilant and participatory manner. It hits a sweet spot for those who enjoy humor, internet culture, and the joy of shared experiences. It's a bite-sized carnival rolled into a television series that has rightly earned its spot as one of MTV's most popular shows. In essence, Ridiculousness is a comedic roast of the internet, a show that appreciates the peculiarities of the human experience and the madness the world indulges in for those few seconds of fame. It emphasizes the adage that life is often funnier than fiction, especially when you're watching it with Rob Dyrdek, Chanel West Coast, and Sterling "Steelo" Brim pointing out all the ridiculousness.

Ridiculousness is a series categorized as a currently airing. Spanning 37 seasons with a total of 1781 episodes, the show debuted on 2011. The series has earned a moderate reviews from both critics and viewers. The IMDb score stands at 6.3.