2007-02-07 00:07:25 · 5 answers · asked by mdaexit 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Buzzkill
Buzzkill was a hidden camera reality show created in 1995 for the MTV network. The show derived its name from the slang term "Buzzkill", meaning a sudden undesired event that causes one's "high" or "buzz" to become of a lesser experience or depleted.
Premise
A forerunner to prank reality shows, Buzzkill was essentially a series of elaborate pranks (backed by a major television network's budget) played not only on the layman but often on celebrities and major public figures. Each prank was played by three aspiring actors from the Chicago area: Dave Sheridan (creator), Frank Hudetz, and Travis Draft.
The show's most memorable moment was when Hudetz disguised himself as famous designer Isaac Mizrahi. The likeness was so uncanny that he fooled superstar Whitney Houston at an awards show; when Houston discovered the error, she felt she was made a fool of and vowed never to appear on MTV again.
After 13 episodes, the show was cancelled due to litigation concerns at MTV. Ironically, because of Buzzkill more outrageous reality shows would be developed for MTV, including The Tom Green Show, Jackass, and Punk'd.
2007-02-07 00:12:52 · answer #1 · answered by Basement Bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Something or someone that spoils an otherwise enjoyable event. 2) A person who attends a social event and occupies his or her time with other activities than those offered at the event.
2016-03-29 09:17:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's slang for when someone wants to ruin your good time.
2007-02-07 00:16:41 · answer #3 · answered by Joseph's Mama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a downer, something that ruins a pleasant high from dope or such.
2007-02-07 00:13:13 · answer #4 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all the bees are dead
2007-02-07 00:31:53 · answer #5 · answered by booge 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋