Operation Transformation 2010

bogtotty

I'm aware there'a a thread for 'Operation Bore the Nation' - this one is for people who actually watch the show rather than those who solely want to slag it off. Of course, those who watch it are more than welcome to slag it off too (especially seing as GR has misguidedly been kept on as presenter), but hopefully this thread will be used to discuss the program, participants, health plans etc.

Now, can anyone tell me why RTE have started advertising the show and its website but haven't actually updated said website yet?

Black Magic

Sorry. I don't work for RTÉ therefore cannot tell you.

bogtotty

I don't work for RTE either but can tell you that they're fairly useless at d'oul interweb business. I kinda like the OT format. It's not as bombastic as biggest loser and the participants are usually fairly likeable. Wish Ryan wasn't presenting it though, I really can't stand the man, and he's a bit too slithery to be an appropriate presenter on a healthertainment show.

Cat Melodeon

Healthertainment? Dear God is that really a word? Liked this last year, helped give me that post-Christmas kick to get my lardass moving again.

mrshappy

Has the makings of being a great show - if they got rid of Ryan

Cat Melodeon

The new series was launched on ryan's radio show today - still no update on the rte website though.

JonathanAnon

To be fair to RTE, the website for OT was very good last year. They had videos for each of the individual people update every week. If you were trying to lose weight, I can see how it would be a useful tool.

Cat Melodeon

I found it good too, that's why it's a bit annoying that they haven't updated it yet. I know they're trying to do the whole cross media thing, but I can't be dealing with ryan on the radio. Shame they don't put more emphasis on the tv & website components.

Quality

I know two girls who are going to be in it this year, as part of the new group weight loss.


so will be watching to see them.

Rather them than me though!!:eek:

bogtotty

Rather them than me. The nation is well spared the sight of me and my bellies kitted out in lycra.

bogtotty

I like the idea of the teams, this might be a better layout than last year.

Cat Melodeon

So is the tv show or the radio the main platform for OT? Hate ryan on the radio and feel I've missed out on a lot here...

bogtotty

Can the 2 threads be merged?

Cat Melodeon

Fair play to Norris et al. Shame Mary Hearny isn't taking part.

Black Magic

I'd say Gerry goes down to the canteen afterwards and stuffs himself with apple tarts.

bogtotty

The mother-in-law told Conor to go on the show - I think I'd shoot my m-i-l if she did that to me!

Cat Melodeon

They keep pushing the website and it's STILL not up and running.

JonathanAnon

"last year when all the wait piled on" ... he is gonna get some fkn smack when she sees that.

Quality

Ah the two girls I know were up!!

They said that the diet is going well, I was talking to them earlier, but they are missing the sugar...

Fair play to anyone who can go on tv, In them leotards and get weighed!!

bogtotty

Quality wrote: »

Fair play to anyone who can go on tv, In them leotards and get weighed!!

Agreed, not a hope in hell I could do that!

Cat Melodeon

JonathanAnon wrote: »

"last year when all the wait piled on" ... he is gonna get some fkn smack when she sees that.

think that wedding might be off and not because of her weight!

Cat Melodeon

Quality wrote: »

Fair play to anyone who can go on tv, In them leotards and get weighed!!

How is it that the poor man has to go topless?

JonathanAnon

Cat Melodeon wrote: »

How is it that the poor man has to go topless?

Could they not have got Brendan Courteney to get him fitted for a bra?

These people have fairly put their lives out in the open. Especially that woman Penny. I'm not sure I would be prepared to do that if I was overweight. It's more like sitting in the psychiatrist's chair and the nation is watching.

Quality

Cat Melodeon wrote: »

How is it that the poor man has to go topless?

Ah I know god love them all.. those rigouts, dont leave much to the imagination!!

bogtotty

JonathanAnon wrote: »

These people have fairly put their lives out in the open. Especially that woman Penny. I'm not sure I would be prepared to do that if I was overweight. It's more like sitting in the psychiatrist's chair and the nation is watching.

I find it fairly inspiring. Most of us tubbies do have underlying reasons for being lardasses, it's not just pure laziness. These people are very strong to be able to do this in public and hopefully will motivate the rest of us to confront our inner piggy demons.

jos28

Cat Melodeon wrote: »

They keep pushing the website and it's STILL not up and running.

They mentioned on the radio show that the website was going live at the same time as the programme aired. Not a bad site, plenty of info on it. Anyone dare to try the BMI calculator this soon after Christmas :eek:

bogtotty

jos28 wrote: »

Anyone dare to try the BMI calculator this soon after Christmas :eek:

Yes.
No further comment at this time [damned mince pies...].

furiousox

I hope they all do well but there's no point coming on tv blubbing about their weight issues and then being filmed sitting at home eating crisps and feeding their kids yorkie bars!

JonathanAnon

Anyone see Gerry Ryan giving marriage advice on the show tonight. I thought we had already saturated irony with the fact that he was hosting a weight loss program.

Does anybody have Alanis Morissette's phone number, I think we have enough for another verse?

lilstar85

I LOVE GERRY RYAN lol..... i think his brill.... his straight to the point, honest and doesn't care.... bit cocky but sur if we all got paid from RTE we would be up our own arses ourselves.... think operation transformation is a bit dragged but good idea, (need to lose a bit myself ) but i just cant help watching it with a can of coke, and some taytos

Be fair funny if they lost all there weight and stil felt low confidence..:eek:

JonathanAnon

lilstar85 wrote: »

think operation transformation is a bit dragged but good idea, (need to lose a bit myself ) but i just cant help watching it with a can of coke, and some taytos Be fair funny if they lost all there weight and stil felt low confidence..:eek:

I'd say the producers were disappointed the first week, cos everybody had already lost weight BEFORE the thing started. Usually at week one we're at the
stage where they're given a really tough diet.. then they come back the next week and it's like.. "I tried to stick to the diet.... but.. I was passing the fridge .. I saw the rashers sticking out.... and.... I ate a FULL FRY up"
cue uncontrollable crying, and self blame...

I think the leaders they got this year are too strong.. Doesnt make for a good show. :-(

coup1917

Be fair funny if they lost all there weight and stil felt low confidence..:eek:[/quote]

I'd say the big fella runnin up the hill with his jocks practically around his ankles won't be feelin the best after seein that....I know I wasn't...:eek:

Are they supposed to encourage them to lose weight or just humiliate them....??
I wonder was Gerry warned to practice what you preach before this series....? He seems to be a bit trimmer this time round..

susanroth

Cat Melodeon wrote: »

How is it that the poor man has to go topless?

I know it was so cruel! he seems real nice as well.

Does anyone else think the whole counting calories on the bus was a bit stupid? way to get obsessed..

Deise Tom

bogtotty wrote: »

I'm aware there'a a thread for 'Operation Bore the Nation' - this one is for people who actually watch the show rather than those who solely want to slag it off. Of course, those who watch it are more than welcome to slag it off too (especially seing as GR has misguidedly been kept on as presenter), but hopefully this thread will be used to discuss the program, participants, health plans etc.

Now, can anyone tell me why RTE have started advertising the show and its website but haven't actually updated said website yet?

Just watching the show and want to say


Gerry Ryan, what a total arsehole.

JonathanAnon

Deise Tom wrote: »

Just watching the show and want to say
Gerry Ryan, what a total arsehole.

Ah come Tom, that's a very generic statement. Of course Gerry's an asshole, but what did he do TONIGHT to piss you off?

Deise Tom

JonathanAnon wrote: »

Ah come Tom, that's a very generic statement. Of course Gerry's an asshole, but what did he do TONIGHT to piss you off?

He opened his mouth.

A Disgrace

Deise Tom wrote: »

He opened his mouth.

Some shows are for some people, some aren't, this is a very specific show and it does what it does very well.. Ryan is hardly in it for a start, but if we all want to go for easy targets..

I'd love if Boards made it mandatory to show each posters age, cos I don't think it's fair to have an argument with a 14 year old or whatever about TV as there expectations are completely different. For what it's worth, this show is very well done, has a purpose and does what it says on the tin. It's easy to attack the host, but that's just lazy.

baalthor

A Disgrace wrote: »

Some shows are for some people, some aren't, this is a very specific show and it does what it does very well.. Ryan is hardly in it for a start, but if we all want to go for easy targets..

I'd love if Boards made it mandatory to show each posters age, cos I don't think it's fair to have an argument with a 14 year old or whatever about TV as there expectations are completely different. For what it's worth, this show is very well done, has a purpose and does what it says on the tin. It's easy to attack the host, but that's just lazy.

Do you have to reach a particular age before you can criticise Gerry Ryan??

Funnily enough I liked him on the radio in the 80s/90s, now: not so much ...

Deise Tom

baalthor wrote: »

Do you have to reach a particular age before you can criticise Gerry Ryan??

Funnily enough I liked him on the radio in the 80s/90s, now: not so much ...

I hope you dont. If you do have to reach a particular age, I might have reached it.

rockchik

I think the show is great!!Wheter or not you like Gerry Ryan dosents really matter....the message of the show is getting healthier and fitter and even if it changes a few peoples attitudes to health surely its worth it!And going by all the groups that have joined like the politicians and taxi drivers it seems like it is really working! Its encouraging also to see them go down in weight every week, and all the leaders, fair play to them putting themselves on tv for all to see! Looking forward to seeing the final next week!:D

liverpo

Hello All

I've used the boards for a while now but wasn't sure if I should post in this section, tonight is the last in the series of Operation Transformation and I have been one of the people who featured on it, I'm not one of the leaders but one of the people who feature in the groups.

We had our final filming recently and we got a chance to meet everyone connected with the show, from Gerry Ryan (who is a decent fella off camera/mic) the leaders and the other groups participating.

We had a great day and everyone looked great.

Personally I lost 1 stone in the duration of the show, so I'm obviously delighted with that and feeling much better.

I'm cool with a bit of banter so it'll be interesting to hear what you guys say.

JonathanAnon

liverpo wrote: »

I'm cool with a bit of banter so it'll be interesting to hear what you guys say.

liverpo

Hat doffed to the man in the yellow corner

Sibhey

Didn't realise this was the last episode, well good luck to everyone involved, the blond girl, Amanda (I think) is very funny.

Strongbow10

liverpo wrote: »

Hello All

I've used the boards for a while now but wasn't sure if I should post in this section, tonight is the last in the series of Operation Transformation and I have been one of the people who featured on it, I'm not one of the leaders but one of the people who feature in the groups.

We had our final filming recently and we got a chance to meet everyone connected with the show, from Gerry Ryan (who is a decent fella off camera/mic) the leaders and the other groups participating.

We had a great day and everyone looked great.

Personally I lost 1 stone in the duration of the show, so I'm obviously delighted with that and feeling much better.

I'm cool with a bit of banter so it'll be interesting to hear what you guys say.

Fair play to ya on losing a stone. Keep up the good work.

Not a fan of gerry ryan as ya can imagine but this show can only be praised for motivating people to lose weight and get more active and therefore healthy.

good on ya