The Scripted Reality Show Is Getting Hard To Watch 

Once there was a guy called Gunnar who thought that he made funny videos on the internet, randomly got promoted by Critical and went on to entertain hundreds of thousands. Little did he know it was all completely scripted. This is The Gunnar Summer Experiment, hosted by Nick Lachey

Not gonna lie, Matt's personality is so attractive, he's such an amazing guy at almost every turn. He makes a few jokes that come off wrong and he's a bit of a horndog but goddamn every time it matters at all, he is the most solid dude. He has such consistent and "correct" morals, he's accepting, he's empathetic, he's kind, he's comforting... 10/10 guy. You can be literally cast as "the most average guy ever" and still be hot just based off personality.

Kristin Wiig’s puppet show was so damn funny I can’t believe no one broke during that

I think the worst part about Earl, is that the majority of people voted for him. ...and that meant that people couldn't go to Matt to cheer him up. Because they all "voted" for him. They can't say "hey, we're all gonna miss Earl," because they're not supposed to.

this hurts his cry on the stairs was actually heartbreaking dude

"And then we realized, there were feelings attached" 34:30 What a major oversight. They didn't consider that this could have an emotional impact on someone?

ashleigh dead dropping onto that canvas was the biggest jump scare of the entire show. absolutely unhinged.

Chat just correctly calling out that gunnar can't whistle is so funny to me

dude i’m so sad for matt in this. why are they doing this to him omfg 😭 he gets so real at the end there i almost cried bro GUNNAR NEXT EPISODE IMMEDIATELY

I have heard that being on a reality TV show is extremely stressful because the sheer amount of time you spend in front of the cameras

This has to be psychologically damaging

The first guy should’ve won that talent show

I watched a video essay on this show, I'm pretty sure this is the last time they try and humiliate/mess with him and they start trying to highlight what a great guy he is from here

I remember when I was a kid and my parents told me about the Truman show they failed to mention it was fictional so I thought it was an actual movie about a guy who didn’t know he was in a movie. I thought this real guy has been raised his whole life in a fake world by actors for a movie. Basically this but the extreme version. I was very confused for a good minute when I watched the movie and it wasn’t about a real guy. Took me a minute to realise what was going on and that it’s actually fictional.

Gunnar may your disease pass through without having you lose any fruits that you obtained via labor

Even after Matt was upset and crying, the producer (or writer) still called it a game. I thought that was kind of insensitive 😕

For anyone who hasn't watched early Survivor, Jerri was one of the first villains in the shows narrative. Though the actual villain outside of the show was the Skupin.

God earl turning out to being a universal threat just by leaving the premises lol

I loved the part where Joe Schmoed all over everyone

Kicking Earl out was uncalled for tbf. I would have much preferred seeing him and Matt through to the end and see what Matt would do then. I don't even know who would kick Earl or why in the group... Doubt he noticed but 4 votes yet everyone crying xD

"And then we realized feelings were attached." No shit.

This fake show got way to real this episode 😂😂

Get well soon

I still can’t get over throwing the plate into the fireplace, for some reason that is one of the funniest bits in this show

This guy better win the prize money for how much they have manipulated him

God, he's such a sweet guy (outside the horniness). I feel so bad for him, it'd be heartbreaking if it turns out he grew up without a father figure.

That was HILARIOUS how aggressively he campaigned for Ashley's ousting. Typicaaaalllll. He felt rejected, and sought revenge. Hutch was suddenly a decent human being😂😂😂😂

For all those not ancient enough to know who Jerri the Bitch is.... basically Season 1 of survivor was bigger than Mr. Beast. It, along with Big Brother, basically created the concept of reality TV. Pretty much anyone who made it into the top 8 or so became mega famous - getting all kinds of weird movie/TV cameos etc. If memory serves me right.... Jerri was actually probably the most likeable woman on the show until you got to the Final 3 Tribal council. She and the woman who ended up coming in 2nd were like best friends through the whole thing. The girl who ended up in 2nd won immunity that week so she got to unilaterally decide who got voted out. If i remember correctly; she voted out Jerri (sending her to the final tribal council voting panel) because she believed she had a better chance to be elected winner than Richard Hatch (the guy who actually won) because he was basically a goofy ass nude dude the whole time. She was wrong. When it came to the final tribal council where the last 10 or so people voted out get to elect the winner - every judge got to ask a question to each remaining survivor. This is where Jerri famously became a bitch permanently in americana😂: Jerri goes up there, looks her exfriend dead in the eye, and says, and i believe this is nearly verbatim; "if i saw you in the future laying at the side of the road dying of thirst i would not give you a drink of water". Which was a hella based mic drop at the time especially because Ms. Came in 2nd lost afterward. But thats why Jerri is "the Bitch" in american TV canon. If i do recall she was actually like really nice otherwise and was just devestated after getting backstabbed after nearly a month on some deserted island. People didnt have a understanding of what being on reality tv should be like back then. Edit: Snapple fact - Jerri used to have a hilarious way of saying "Tapioca" in a thick southern accent.

Matt's defense of his friends is so wholesome

I know people who said they couldn't whistle for years but after awhile they got it. I believe in you.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, he said the The Joe Schmo Show had made him feel dumb. “If I had to do it over again, I wouldn’t do the show at all,” he said. According to Gould, the reality show had come about at a difficult time in his life, and being the butt of a joke had a negative impact on him. After a few failed attempts to get into the entertainment industry, Gould quit working entirely. He hid away in his apartment in Santa Monica, and spent his winnings from the show on marijuana and alcohol. After The Joe Schmo Show, Matt Kennedy Gould needed to do a bit of soul-searching. After his live-in girlfriend broke up with him, Gould decided to reassess his life. He got rid of his drugs, moved back to Pittsburgh, and has been sober ever since. After moving back to the East Coast, Gould sought help with his internal struggles and eventually found peace. He got married, and now has a two children and a stepson. He started working at a logistics company, where the most recent news confirms he still works. Though The Joe Schmo show took a toll on Gould, it shaped his life experience. In a 2013 interview with the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, he said that the show had made him feel insecure. For years, he thought that people looked at him as the but of a joke. However, he also said that “no one has ever once in nine-plus years said something negative to [him] about it.” Once he realized that viewers had truly liked him, he came to terms with his time on the show. When he re-watched his season, he said he was proud of how the show portrayed him. His kindness and generosity paid off in the long run. He advises future “Joe Schmos” to take the show in stride and laugh about it if they can. As per the latest updates in 2024, Matt Kennedy Gould has chosen to keep a low profile and lead a private life away from the public eye. Despite the interest in his life post-Joe Schmo Show, Gould has consistently maintained his decision to stay out of the spotlight. This decision stems from his desire to lead a more normal and peaceful life, away from the chaos that often accompanies fame and public attention. Gould’s experience on the “Joe Schmo Show” had a profound impact on him. While it brought him momentary fame and recognition, it also exposed him to the manipulative and often superficial world of reality television. After the show ended, he struggled with feelings of betrayal and embarrassment as he came to terms with being duped on national television. These experiences significantly influenced his decision to withdraw from public life. Despite stepping away from the limelight, Matt Kennedy Gould has not completely severed ties with his past. He occasionally makes appearances at reality TV conventions and fan events, much to the delight of his ardent fans. In these rare public appearances, he shares anecdotes from his time on the Joe Schmo Show and reflects on his unique journey. While there have been rumors circulating about a potential comeback or a new TV project involving Gould in 2024, these remain unconfirmed. He has expressed no explicit interest in returning to television or participating in another reality show. Instead, he seems content with his current life away from the spotlight. In conclusion, while Matt Kennedy Gould may have retreated from public life after his stint on the Joe Schmo Show, his legacy continues to captivate audiences. His unique journey from an unsuspecting reality TV participant to a household name is a poignant reminder of the unpredictable nature of fame and the toll it can take on individuals. As of 2024, Gould remains a beloved figure in reality television history, even as he chooses to lead a private life away from the prying eyes of the public. Credit : gazettereviews

During the beat boxing part. Did ralph just say im going to give you extra points because your white? LoL

Contestant: Has a private conversation about collaborating to annoy someone. Their brain: "I'M A TACTICAL GENIUS"

This poor guy :( he got brother zoned by a actress.

It felt like Matt was really struggling to not stand up for everyone against Jerri, but i know for a fact if she gave Hutch a low score he wouldnt have been able to contain himself

if you use shredded cheese on your microwave nachos, it melts better than american cheese

I can't get enough of these videos! Keep them coming man! Thanks for your service

Gunnar needs to learn to whistle for the next episode. Character growth arc.

man just like he says no amount of money is worth it. like. i was gonna say they should pay for emotional damages but that's so fucked up. that's like. follow you for the rest of your life kind of guilt

i just watched some of this on your channel and feel so sorry for Matt, dude is so pure heart. I've never had a friend half good as this guy

I literally never cry, but that Earl-exit and Matts reaction really hit hard for some reason.

Dude Matt is actually the nicest guy ever, he really just cares so much about everyone who’s nice feeling good and who he doesn’t like to be voted out, totally normal but he was so empathetic for Kristen Wiigs performance cuz he was really thinking this was her way of portraying her past, dude you could see he was trying to really appreciate it… and I gotta say she really is a freakin amazing actress!!

Lol, I feel ya Gunnar. My 4th & 5th grade kids had to do that same "show the class how to do or make something" project for 4H a few weeks ago. We spent 2 weeks researching & practicing how to make a Lava Lamp at home with a bottle, water, oil, food coloring & a flashlight. They both showed their classes how to make one AND passed out materials for everyone in their class to make their own along with them (materials for 20+ kids/class × 2 classes = super expensive 😬) Then all the other kids went up and proceeded to demonstrate super simple stuff I wish to God I had thought of like "how to make a pb&j", "how to frost a cupcake" and "how to draw a cat" 🙄 Don't get me wrong, they both won 1st place, but so did the pb&j kid and the kid that showed "how to walk across the room barefoot" 🤦🏻‍♀️😅

matt sounds exactly like John Krasinski /Jim from the office.

Matt is such a sweetheart, its so sad to see him crying on the stairs

I'm not gonna lie Gunnar I'm gonna need you to upload these videos faster because I can't watch these myself no way no how and I'm too invested in your reaction to leave halfway.

MATT SAYING IT WAS THE RIGHT CARD MY HEART

I sobbed when he collapsed on the stairs bro oh my god

When Chat talks about Bidets one dude is like: "Are you a standing wiper or a sitting wiper?" - I didn´t even know there are standing wipers broo wtf for real?

wtf that made me actually sad the longer it went on. RIP to that king fr

everytime someone has a large life event i will say "congratugoddamnlations"

I'm gonna need you to finish the rest of these I can't wait a few weeks to find out the conclusion! I'm too lazy to find the show myself.. Finish the show!

The elimination is really confusing. Obviously Matt and Earl voted Ashleigh, and the other was Brian? I can see Hutch going back on his word and voting Earl. Ash, Molly and Kip were really broken up by Earl getting voted, so it make's no sense that they voted him. And Brian getting voted makes no sense really. They should have pulled an audible and voted Ashleigh out, but they probably didn't want his alliance to be too strong.

David singing America the Beautiful was fkg out of pocket 😂😂😂 I’m so weak

Love these type of series gunnar! Keep up the good work and get well!

Dude i love when your videos come out!! Stay blessed man feel better love your content!!

Use lots of shredded cheese, sliced jalapenos, chunks of sliced ham or cooked chicken, and diced onions, optional tomato slices, put this all over chips. Put this in the oven for good nachos.

The one thing that’s getting me is not knowing what happened with Matt and the actor after it was revealed. I can’t seem to find any information about that.

You'd be surprised how many people sound like kip genuinely

Love the vids bro, keep it up

You know the other reason that jury duty worked so well? They were able to play with this guy who was 100% outside of a performative environment. A "Big Brother" type show isn't going to work the same way. It doesn't lean into the concept NEARLY as well.

Thinking about praying to this 🙏 fr

i kind of love the beat boxing and dancing combo very cute

This show has to be fully scripted there’s no way

The thing is: Matt is such a good dude. And they just relentlessly fuck with him.

It breaks my heart that people can do this to another person, much less a whole production. Horrible.

wow, matt breaking down like that made me nearly cry as well. god damn that was tough

I gotta say bro, your the only RU-vidr I care to watch.. your a good dude, funny, and I just really like watching shit with you… we think so alike

Another banger as always Gunther 🔥

THE JOE SHOW LOVE THIS GUNNER! THANK YOU

I love this series so much

love ur videos immatry to show up to the stream next time! look out for QWSMI

Best stunt yet delivering the goods while feeling like shit

I fell onto my Knees laughing at Dr Pats performance bahahahaha

This show is so wild. I hope they bring back earl and the rest for the reveal at the end

Never been so early before, hope you feel better Gunnar

I'm sorry but the gentle punch by Patt's abusive puppet was a little too funny 🤣

I had the same assignment to write instructions. I explained how to make pb&j 😂 I think what lots of kids fail to realise is it has nothing to do with being impressive, more with being concise in giving directions lol I still bet your rubber band contraption was dope 🤙

i dance to your outro every video lol, whys it so good

Was not expecting the twist of events

hell hath no fury like a Matt scorned

they finally realized they're playing with fire!

Damn bro this ep had me balling at the end 😢 Anyway CAN'T WAIT FOR MORE REACTS TO THE NEXT EPISODE 🎉😂

I am LIVING for mollys character development

Okay but that nachos thing deserves actual jail time

Get well Gunnar love your videos

nobody brother zones our boi and gets away with it

yea I have to say getting left hanging and Earl not saying anything about Matt definitely killed him on the inside. I remember seeing that show when it came out and my jaw dropped when Earl said Kip was the one that meant most to him when Matt saw Earl like a big brother.

How do they get them all in the trailer without him noticing? 🧐🧐🧐

mad early love u gunnar

This is an emotional rollercoaster

Does anyone realize that he never pulled Doctor Pat's name even though Kip wrote it down and showed us?

Did these people really sleep and live these fake personas 24/7 for this show? With reality shows you don’t go home. Normal actors go home after 10-12 hours of filming and sleep and be the normal them. That’s dedication to try and become a normal mainstream actor.

matt seems like such a nice guy i feel so bad for him :(

That elimination and rejected high five triggered some daddy and abandonment issues in the Main Dude. That’s my perspective anyways. That sucks

God damn... never knew a fake show would be the most real thing ive seen in a while

Hahaha "not the brother zone" hahaha

been waiting for gunnar to watch the series so i can get his opinion on it, really loving the show but anytime their out of charecter describing how their gonna break matt next just hurts me i’m glad to see them feel sympathy towards him

Yes! More episodes of this, i love this show!

15:00 I would have used that paper to make a straight up sword