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Jul 30, 2012

Today on the 5: I've just finished watching the American version of Sasuke, the Japanese sports competition where hundreds attempt to conquer a physically punishing obstacle course. The Japanese version stressed individual achievement, but without the added need to beat the other competitors, which made it great to watch as you could cheer for everyone competing. Naturally, the American version decided to crap all over those qualities.