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Jousting Reality Show Gallops Toward History Channel

The History Channel is taking a cue from Game of Thrones and putting together a jousting-competition series, Full Metal Jousting. “It’s sixteen guys and they’re gonna knock the crap out of each other,” vows the show’s executive producer. Fully armored competitors will charge at each other on horses “bred for warfare,” and “someone’s going to get hurt.” If that sounds appealing, and you’re “proficient with horseback riding while simultaneously performing physical activities requiring hand-eye coordination,” then this is the casting notice of your dreams. Last summer, the New York Times wondered if jousting was “the next extreme sport,” and now it seems the answer is “well, sort of.” [Reality Blurred]

Jousting Reality Show Gallops Toward History Channel