MTV announced today their new Thursday night line-up beginning February 14 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT with the return of Rob Dyrdek's hit viral series "Ridiculousness" followed by the series premiere of "Failosophy" which takes a comedic look at the most Epic fails on the internet.
Rob Dyrdek is back for another all-new season of "Ridiculousness," and is ready to break down the internet's most hilarious and extreme videos with co-hosts Chanel "West Coast" and Sterling "Steelo" Brim. This season, fans can expect guest appearances by Pauly "DJ Pauly D" DelVecchio, musician Mac Miller, model/actress
Carmen Electra, Jackass crew members Steve-O and Bam Margera, professional skateboarder Ryan Sheckler, UFC President
Dana White, rally driver Ken Block and actor Eddie Barbanell. This season will feature all new video categories such as, "Nut Snipers," "Russian Good Times," and "Probably Florida."
"Ridiculousness" was the #1 original cable series with M12-34 in its time slot.
"Failosophy" is the new series that highlights what can happen when engaging in technology and social networking becomes an
Epic mishap. The show takes the craziest content found on the internet and breaks down the awkward, and sometimes cringe-worthy moments, that have become the guilty pleasure of millions. During each episode, comedian host Hasan Minhaj is joined by a panel of loud-mouthed comedians and internet personalities for a weekly rundown of the most outrageous content. Hilarity ensues as photos and screenshots are flashed across the screen giving viewers a look and laugh at auto-correct mishaps, untimely tweets and unfortunate photos currently being forwarded, liked and pinned across social networks. Each episode also features an embarrassing audience-submitted recreation unfortunate fail they experienced personally as well as first-hand stories - as told by every day folks on the streets - of over-the-top
Epic fails recounted for our audience to enjoy.
"Ridiculousness" is Executive Produced by Rob Dyrdek, Jeff Tremaine,
Shane Nickerson and Christian Duguay. "Ridiculousness" is produced by Dickhouse. Lauren Dolgen, Michelle Klepper, Kristina Edwards and Sara Cohen are the
MTV Executives in Charge.
"Failosophy" is Executive Produced by Jim Biederman, Evan Mann, Gareth Reynolds and Kara Welker. Marla Ratner is Supervising Producer. Catherine K. Whyte is Executive Producer for MTV. Brent Haynes and Nick Predescu are the Executives in Charge.
Source: Nielsen, L + SD, 08/20/12-11/05/12, ranked on M12-34 000s.
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