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river1974



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PostPosted: Sat Jun 11, 2005 8:56 pm    Post subject: spin off Reply with quote

Dear teachers:

Recently the show has *spun off* and Taiwan has its own version of Fear Factor called "Xtreme."

What does "spin off" mean?

Thanks.
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bud



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 9:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

A spin off is a second show that was created from an original show. In the case of "Xtreme," the show was spun off using the same theme. In other cases, they spin of a second show with a popular character from the original. "Joey" was spun off from "Friends."
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river1974



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 12, 2005 5:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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"Joey" was spun off from "Friends."

Joey appears in a new program with the same name in "Friends"?
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bud



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 6:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm pretty sure he does although I've never seen it. Not only does he have the same name, it is the same character.
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river1974



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 13, 2005 10:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Gee! I can't wait to see this program! He is so funny and stupid in "Friends."
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bud



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 10:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, his stupidity is what makes him lovable!
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