Scarred
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Scarred is a television program that debuted on MTV
on April 10, 2007. On each episode of Scarred, several real-life risk-takers share the stories of how they were scarred or injured while attempting dangerous stunts on primarily skateboards, but occasionally on in-line skates, skis, snowboards, and bikes.
but failing and tearing open his testicles. He is one of only two people whose scar could not be shown on the show. The other was somebody who was left with a scar on his gluteal cleft
.
called "The Most F*cked Up Clip of the Day," which is number one on the list and usually the most stomach-turning clip of that episode. An example of such a clip is the one where a skateboarder tries grinding a rail only to slip, land his stomach on the bar, bounce off and land on his face. This ripped his small and large intestines in half and, luckily, only caused minor head injuries. Despite the serious damage to his abdomen, one surgery was all he needed, and he made a full recovery.
front man Jacoby Shaddix
. "Alive ('N Out of Control)" by Papa Roach
is the theme song for the show. Due to Papa Roach
's constant touring, the show stopped after 20 episodes. There have been no announcements about the show's cancellation and is scheduled to continue after the Papa Roach tour ends. but so far has failed to show any results due to another tour
Andy Samberg
, who was the star of the movie Hot Rod
also hosted a special Hot Rod edition to promote his movie. He was included in 3 out of the shows 5 stunts, including number 1.
, Tony Hawk
, Morgan Wade
, Kenny Hughes, and Brian Deegan
. Coincidentally, Deegan's story was about an injury he'd received while appearing on another MTV
show, Viva La Bam
. His accident earned him the Most F*cked Up Clip of the Day.
or Wildboyz
, provides a warning to audiences that they should not attempt the stunts or send in home videos. However, critics say that the viewers will overlook these warnings, since the show itself is a compilation
of home videos of severe accidents and injuries.
The full disclaimer
of the show:
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
on April 10, 2007. On each episode of Scarred, several real-life risk-takers share the stories of how they were scarred or injured while attempting dangerous stunts on primarily skateboards, but occasionally on in-line skates, skis, snowboards, and bikes.
"Scar Stories"
The show features a segment called "Scar Stories", which broadcasts videos caught on the scene of individuals dramatically injuring themselves, the wound often leaving a scar, hence the show's name. Every episode contains five stories. One example is a man trying to perform a grindGrind (sport)
Grinding is a sliding stunt performed in many extreme sports. Stances in which slides are performed are known as grinds.Grinding is performed by sliding across the top of an obstacle, and can be accomplished in a number of ways...
but failing and tearing open his testicles. He is one of only two people whose scar could not be shown on the show. The other was somebody who was left with a scar on his gluteal cleft
Gluteal cleft
The intergluteal cleft, also known as the natal cleft, the vertical gluteal crease, and the gluteal cleft, is the groove between the buttocks that runs from just below the sacrum to the perineum, so named because it forms the visible border between the external rounded protrusions of the gluteus...
.
Season 1 Special
Season 1's 10 episodes were followed by an hour-long special called "Scarred: Worst of the Worst." On it, a countdown of the ten worst injuries, as voted by viewers of the show, were shown in the usual countdown fashion, ending with "the most fucked up clip of the season." Between videos, Jacoby gave his own quick lists on topics such as the worst screams, the weirdest ways people have described their pain, or objects that have been needed to repair the damage done to various people, such as screws, plates, and stitches. A quick montage of clips followed showing examples of the topic.Season 2
Starting with the second season, they began to count down the five videos of the episode, then recapping before the episode ends with a video clipVideo clip
Video clips are short clips of video, usually part of a longer recording. The term is also more loosely used to mean any short video less than the length of a traditional television program.- On the Internet :...
called "The Most F*cked Up Clip of the Day," which is number one on the list and usually the most stomach-turning clip of that episode. An example of such a clip is the one where a skateboarder tries grinding a rail only to slip, land his stomach on the bar, bounce off and land on his face. This ripped his small and large intestines in half and, luckily, only caused minor head injuries. Despite the serious damage to his abdomen, one surgery was all he needed, and he made a full recovery.
Hosts
The show was hosted by the Papa RoachPapa Roach
Papa Roach is an American rock band from Vacaville, California. Their first major-label release was the triple-platinum album Infest . The group's success continued with their gold album Lovehatetragedy , their platinum album Getting Away with Murder , The Paramour Sessions , and Metamorphosis...
front man Jacoby Shaddix
Jacoby Shaddix
Jacoby Dakota Shaddix is the lead singer of Californian rock band Papa Roach, and along with bassist Tobin Esperance, is the main songwriter for the band.-Early life:...
. "Alive ('N Out of Control)" by Papa Roach
Papa Roach
Papa Roach is an American rock band from Vacaville, California. Their first major-label release was the triple-platinum album Infest . The group's success continued with their gold album Lovehatetragedy , their platinum album Getting Away with Murder , The Paramour Sessions , and Metamorphosis...
is the theme song for the show. Due to Papa Roach
Papa Roach
Papa Roach is an American rock band from Vacaville, California. Their first major-label release was the triple-platinum album Infest . The group's success continued with their gold album Lovehatetragedy , their platinum album Getting Away with Murder , The Paramour Sessions , and Metamorphosis...
's constant touring, the show stopped after 20 episodes. There have been no announcements about the show's cancellation and is scheduled to continue after the Papa Roach tour ends. but so far has failed to show any results due to another tour
Andy Samberg
Andy Samberg
David Andrew "Andy" Samberg is an American actor, comedian, rapper and writer best known as a member of the comedy group The Lonely Island and as a cast member on Saturday Night Live...
, who was the star of the movie Hot Rod
Hot Rod (film)
The soundtrack was composed by ex-Yes guitarist, Trevor Rabin. Several songs by the Swedish rock band Europe are in the movie, including "Cherokee" and "Rock the Night." The full trailer contains three Swedish rock band songs, Europe's "Cherokee" and "The Final Countdown," and The Hives' "See...
also hosted a special Hot Rod edition to promote his movie. He was included in 3 out of the shows 5 stunts, including number 1.
Notable Guests
Occasionally, a celebrity is featured with his own story to tell. These include Steve-OSteve-O
Steve-O is an American stunt performer and television personality. His entertainment career is mostly centered around his performance stunts on the American TV series Jackass and accompanying movies....
, Tony Hawk
Tony Hawk
Anthony Frank "Tony" Hawk , nicknamed "The Birdman" is an American retired professional skateboarder and actor. Hawk gained significant fame for completing the first 900 as well as his licensed video game titles distributed by Activision...
, Morgan Wade
Morgan Wade
Morgan Wade is a professional BMX rider from Tyler, Texas. He competed in the 2006 and 2007 X-Games in the Freestyle and Big Air competitions....
, Kenny Hughes, and Brian Deegan
Brian Deegan
Brian Deegan is the name of:*Brian Deegan , South Australian political activist and former magistrate*Brian Deegan , professional Freestyle Motocross rider and off-road racer...
. Coincidentally, Deegan's story was about an injury he'd received while appearing on another MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
show, Viva La Bam
Viva La Bam
Viva La Bam is an American reality television series that stars Bam Margera and his friends and family. The show was a spin-off from MTV's Jackass, in which Margera and most of the main cast had appeared...
. His accident earned him the Most F*cked Up Clip of the Day.
Disclaimer
Scarred, like many shows in the same genre, such as Jackass (TV series)Jackass (TV series)
jackass is an American reality series, originally shown on MTV from 2000 to 2002, featuring people performing various dangerous, crude, ridiculous, self-injuring stunts and pranks...
or Wildboyz
Wildboyz
Wildboyz is a spin-off and follow-up to Jackass, which debuted in 2003 on MTV and moved to MTV2 in its third season. Steve-O and Chris Pontius are the stars of the show, who perform stunts and acts with animals, often putting themselves in situations for which they are not trained...
, provides a warning to audiences that they should not attempt the stunts or send in home videos. However, critics say that the viewers will overlook these warnings, since the show itself is a compilation
Product bundling
Product bundling is a marketing strategy that involves offering several products for sale as one combined product. This strategy is very common in the software business , in the cable television industry Product bundling is a marketing strategy that involves offering several products for sale as...
of home videos of severe accidents and injuries.
The full disclaimer
Disclaimer
A disclaimer is generally any statement intended to specify or delimit the scope of rights and obligations that may be exercised and enforced by parties in a legally recognized relationship...
of the show:
"MTV insists that our viewers should not send in any home footage of themselves or others attempting stunts. We will NOT open or view any submisson,so don't waste your time. The following stories are real. They contain no re-creations or dramatizations. The footage was captured on video by the people involved.
Do not attempt these bone crunching, skin splitting stunts under any circumstances. They can cause serious injury or leave you permanently SCARRED."
Season 1: 2007
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Season 2 (2007)
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