by Darryl Miles

Created on: August 24, 2009

This fall's most anticipated new reality show Who Wants to Retire?

As many of the people that lost their entire retirement savings in companies run by carefree billionaires reach their golden years Fox has invited 20 of them back to compete for an all expenses paid life time trip to the Happy Valley Retirement Community. This exciting heart felt reality show is sure to be the breakout new hit of the fall. Every week the contestants will compete in crazy retirement games to see who has what it takes to leave the work force.

The hopeful retirees come from all walks of life and all areas of the country. There are lovable characters like Willie the black 72 year old gay cowboy from west Texas that insists that, while it has been a hard life dealing with racism and homophobia, that's not nearly as bad as living in west Texas. The show has it's share of villains too, like Cheryl the former librarian who had most of her retirement invested in a sweat shop in Guatemala because Their laws are more pro-business than for the sweat shops in the Philippines. They all put everything aside to come live in one of two shipping containers for three months and compete for a chance at a moderately comfortable retirement.

As the contestants arrive at the location, Lost Dignity Island, they are split into two teams. Each week the teams are pit against each other in a contest to see how they would fair on their own without a retirement income. This leads to fun situations the whole family will enjoy. One was the dog chow cook off of week two, which saw who could make the best dish for two out of a can of dog food. Jill showed what she was made of that week winning immunity with her unforgettable sloppy rovers. The contestants agreed their favorite was week 4 when they competed to see who could go the longest without flushing the toilet to keep the water bill down; and let me tell you after eating all that dog food this really put them to the test.

After each weeks competition the teams vote on who performed the worst in that weeks challenge. One person from each team is then put on the chopping block. After the two contestants are announced special guest and investing genius Donald Trump comes out and tells them how stupid they were for investing in Enron and horrible their life is going to be if they don't win this retirement package. The first one to cry is eliminated and the other contestant survives to compete another week. You will follow alliances being made and broken, see them laugh, cry, and in one case have hot nasty old person sex. So this fall remember for laughs at your elders expense tune into Who Wants to Retire?

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