Was "Kid Nation" The Worst Reality Show Ever Made? | E3 - "Deal with It!"

Good thing nothing catastrophic like this pandemic happened back when they decided to dump a bunch of kids in the desert to fend for themselves on a reality show. Or did it?
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ABOUT KID NATION
Welcome to Kid Nation, one of the most insane reality TV shows ever made, where unaccompanied minors are driven to the middle of the desert to build a society from scratch: cook for themselves, clean for themselves, run their own economy, and drink bleach for themselves off camera (look it up, it happened). This show was so nuts it leaves you wondering: Is this the worst reality show ever made?
CREDITS:
Writer/Director/Actor/Editor:
Darren MiIller
Editor:
Paul Smith
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[@harrisonlee9585]

Kid Nation really seems like a TV show that would exist as a recurring background joke in Arrested Development.

[@OkayFillet]

"Baby Buster? From Kid Nation?"

[@foxhound13]

You win the comment!

[@chrismorris6865]

"George Michael was in the desert, on a reality show Lucille had signed him up for, thinking it was the school's Model UN. "

[@Fungamerplays]

and there would be some recurring misunderstanding like "kid nation" and "kidney stone" or something

[@TonyGearSolid]

Sounds like something Maeby would've came up with during her days as a studio executive.

[@hutrod7721]

We need a "Where are they now" for these kids

[@user-xd7yc9eb8o]

one of the kids did an AMA on reddit i think

[@edelgarddidnothingwrong7994]

If you go to The Eric Barber on YT, he's got one for a lot of the kids and he's going through interviews with a bunch of the kids (now adults) from the show. Edit: Spelling (I really should proofread my comments...)

[@Lightfields]

Two of the producers met there, married and now have 2 kids almost old enough to go on....so.....

[@mariogamefreak1]

Jontron did a interview with Jimmy

[@waltercroson8072]

YT Sophia Wise, she talks about being on the show

[@Fungamerplays]

Taylor really taking that Marie Antoinette route in this one

[@lelandgill3631]

My sisters and I watched this show when it was on air and could NOT believe what we were seeing. Every episode was truly thrilling. I don't think another reality show can replicate the geniune madness of Kid Nation. Wait till they cover the season finale, Bros

[@andrettitalk9535]

I'd say Big Brother series especially the one in the states is the most insane reality show. The Challenge and than Bad Girls Club as well. Lol this show doesn't compare.

[@Rosevieenla]

@@andrettitalk9535 I mean Kid Nation is borderline big brother with children

[@gentlemanwolfpig7374]

@@andrettitalk9535 to be fair, this show was a walking lawsuit and child endangerment brought to entertainment

[@Rainaman-]

Imagine Jared comparing each day as worst day that ever happened

[@jamespondy0]

I'm sure everyday is a bad one for Jared. Oh wait... Wrong one, my b

[@amazingabby25]

Puts a new meaning to I wish I was Jared,19

[@wstine79]

I'll bet Zack Morris greenlit this show.

[@djchey9328]

ZACH MORRIS IS TRASH

[@lawnside82]

Would be dope if we got a kn is trash.. style series...

[@lawnside82]

Jarid is trash. Cuz he bitchin already..

[@Rainaman-]

Is Greg Zacks causin?

[@MrCkiernan1984]

And Cody was never seen or heard from again probably because he f***ing killed himself

[@jakemk21]

Red Dead Redemption: Radio Disney Edition

[@thatguy8212]

Glad the next episode dropped. I've really enjoyed this series. I look forward to the rest of the season.

[@FunnyOrDie]

Thank you!

[@EssexAggiegrad2011]

@@FunnyOrDie Now just drop the pandering

[@DiegoAlvarezBeltran1993.]

The amount of cocaine that must have been used to greenlit and run this show must have been unbelievable.

[@boredgirl14]

So true

[@RByrne]

Yeah coke ideas usually make little sense after you finally get to sleep

[@buffnipz]

@@RByrne then kid nation wouldn't be a coke idea because it's genius

[@jonnnnniej]

This feels like some of the most American thing I ever saw

[@chopitup9950]

It is.

[@Lonsoleil]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Paulftw21]

Kids Nation was the BEST reality show ever made

[@fawkumean378]

best in terms of entertainment, but not morality 😂😭

[@MrGameonthis]

@@fawkumean378 I agree with both of you 110% lmao

[@firecrackerjack68]

I came here after watching Jontron.

[@darryl3592]

Yup

[@jackcassidy9963]

It's hard to hate since considering how it's both unique and real also legally and morally questionable

[@jerryjack6976]

The world needed this right now. Plz don't make us wait 6 months for next one I love this shit lol

[@FunnyOrDie]

Thank you for your patience and support. We'll have a new episode for you in a few short years.

[@lawnside82]

@@FunnyOrDie awe wtf!! Lmao

[@fongkei523]

@@FunnyOrDie XD

[@foxhound13]

Please pump these out sooner. It drove me crazy.

[@stingrey1571]

the kids playing with the bulls remind me of how on the real world hawaii, one cast member got completely shit faced on camera. she then got in a car, on camera and DROVE OFF. no one put down their camera or any producer tried to stop her. they just kept filming. what would have happened if one of those bulls gored those kids?!?!

[@FoxNewsChannelSux]

I think that was Ruthie, if I'm not mistaking

[@chrisjackson1215]

Don't worry, all the parents signed those waivers saying the show wouldn't be responsible...

[@shotoftiktok3895]

Is this a remake of Lord of the flies wild west edition?

[@EssexAggiegrad2011]

Yeah

[@SmartSmears]

I'm so genuinely happy this is back I actually gasped.

[@nickc3657]

I physically NEED this series to be given more resources/staff so it can come out sooner

[@PapillionPictures]

Jimmy was the smartest one on this show. He saw the signs before everyone else.

[@tinpan6052]

Ahh our patience paid off... Welp off you go, dont look at the comments. _.

[@Lonsoleil]

Look at the comments.... *LOOK AT THEM!* 😆

[@popburnsy3207]

.... now I wish this was the first comment I read

[@Shanks612]

Okay I love the these random names you give the host but 'The Frat Guy Who Smells Like Ham' had me on the floor for like 5 minutes. Just brilliant.

[@FunnyOrDie]

We've got 7 more episodes of this thing so send suggestions for more if ya got em!

[@themitchman7894]

@@FunnyOrDie Stereotypical white suburban history teacher

[@serenfan4565]

Funny Or Die 10 more actually. There’s 13 episodes in the series.

[@ohbogey]

I'm sure in a interview 10, maybe 20 years from now, one of these kids will say, "Ritalin is a helluva drug!"

[@RichieAppel]

The recent resurgence in popularity of this show, a lot of the kids are now doing interviews as adults.

[@GreenesThings]

It’s a twister!

[@amparolopez6236]

Still waiting for A Very Special Episode.. Here's a good way to reboot it: Good Times JJ. Finance who was hooked on drugs, and killed herself.

[@JackMensahBonsu]

She didn't kill herself, she just ran away.

[@justincoleman3805]

And she wasn’t a finance. She was a fiancée.

[@amparolopez6236]

@@JackMensahBonsu yeah, I just watched

[@chopitup9950]

The fiance was played by Debbie Allen and she is the sister of Phylicia Rashad who played Claire Huxtable on the Cosby Show. Debbie Allen also played the dance teacher in the original TV show, Fame. She's also a choreographer, btw.

[@brunococcia1126]

PLEASE I NEED MORE OF THIS. IT'S BEEN MONTHS SINCE EP 2

[@jacen110091]

Please keep these coming! I'd never heard of this show before and every episode you guys put out makes me believe this whole this has to be a gag - but no, someone actually made this!? Unbelievable...

[@klimmr]

You know, FOX tried something like this called Utopia. That show was even worse. At least this show was able to complete its scheduled runtime.

[@GoblinFromOblivion]

This would've been more interesting and possibly less catastrophic if it were done with kids in their late teens.

[@williamjames7293]

but then they'd be doing,,,,you know illegal stuff off camera

[@nickc3657]

This episode should’ve been called Lord of the Pies 🍕

[@TothanCrawk]

There needs to be an extended cut that includes all the brawls Jared started.

[@burm68]

Darren, awesome episode, thanks for bringing it back!

[@DeeProfundis]

I've adopted "deal with it" as part of my vocabulary

[@reycesarcarino4653]

This is What Total Dramarama should have been

[@JG-kk1mr]

this is my fave youtube series atm lmao. can't wait for ep 4.

[@Gemini_Billy]

I lost it at "tough shit Cody you got a job to do! What are you, 9?!" *Cody 9* "Oh, you are"

[@raulportela3039]

Yeeesss!! I'm so glad you came back to this series!

[@mfernandezsoberano]

Finally! I was worried this series was abandoned. So excited!

[@hagen2289]

IV BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO FOR WEEKS AND WEEKS OMG THANK YOU 😂

[@alexanderemmanuelli419]

Please keep making this review, it's amazing!

[@jinx724]

Fun fact I was going to be on this show before it got canceled

[@lunayen]

I'm skeptical, but I'm not sure if I feel happy or sad for you if true.

[@jamessantos9861]

Please do more episodes on this show more often! I’ve watched the 3 you did so far and they’re hilarious.

[@awoht]

I can't explain how long I was waiting for this video.

[@collinvenables8072]

Thank god been waiting for this forever I was scarred they drooped this series

[@TheRManProds]

OH NO TAYLOR YOUR GONNA GET CANCELLED!

[@lobitosuave]

4 months into quarantine and we're just getting episode three of this pfft damn 😂 love it tho

[@familylivesmatters]

Why release this so late? You has your chance to corner the Kids Nation market but you waited for some reason and now there’s so many people that made videos about it

[@tavog8150]

Yea they pump out plenty of other shit i dont watch on this chanel though

[@MisterBigBlunts]

Those kids thought they were being responsible for choosing the microwave over 40 pizzas, but really they goofed. A microwave would be good if there were 5 or 6 kids, but when there's that many kids, they aren't going to save any time by having a microwave. Really the only thing they could microwave would be those pizzas they turned down.

[@andrettitalk9535]

Huh? You said your opinion which is obviously fine but then you take a hard left with that microwave only being useful for " 5 or 6 kids". You clearly never grew up with a microwave or saw what these kids normally receive in food rations. Microwave was the smart way to go. You can cook a lot faster and more persistent with it. The only negative that it comes with is that you can only cook for so many people in one shot vs a big ass pan roasting over a camp fire .

[@MisterBigBlunts]

@@andrettitalk9535 Yeah, that last sentence was my entire point. The microwave can only hold enough food to heat up rations for 2 people at a time. The big pots and pans can heat up food for all 40 people at once. So say you can microwave your food in 4 minutes. If you have 5-6 kids, that's 20-24 minutes which is still saving time. Once you are up to 40 kids that is 160 minutes, whille it would take about 30 minutes on the stove.

[@HereComesJJ]

PLEASE, WE NEED MORE OF THIS!!! I AM BEGGING!🤣😭

[@FrostCoyote]

Finally!!!! I was looking forward to this soooo much

[@diespeso804]

I waited sooo long for this video

[@heppyzx5877]

Finally I’ve been waiting for this

[@chrismorris6865]

Finally, more of these episodes!

[@trey1956]

Thanks for a comical video. Thank you. For real.

[@suesylvester6456]

all the kids acting drunk was hilarious

[@Amy-gn6zw]

That show needs to make a comeback!

[@dimaE965]

I always look forward to this and enjoy it.

[@FluffyChops]

aghhh waited so long i only subscribed for this ep 3 tho how long till the next -_- lol

[@vikingmayor2581]

Thank god yall kept going

[@Otimepilot]

Are you going to release these on a timely manner or every 6 to 8 months?

[@onetwo8886]

About damn time funnyordie

[@alexgoebel7462]

"The VIO-LENCE!"

[@Cheese334]

Who's the psychopath that thought this was a good show? Even Maze Runner had a better sense of putting kids together to see how they would survive.

[@ruthw1995]

My mouth dropped in shock at multiple points during this video

[@silverfire1248]

What I find hilarious is that it seems like the kids look back on this fondly. Kinda love it.

[@shani6235]

WAS THIS REALLY A THING!!! HOW DID I MISS THIS😆😆

[@raheemsmith2996]

What a twister!

[@johngauen2661]

Please keep this series up! Couldn’t think of a more relevant time to explore unsuspecting underdeveloped adolescents attempting to survive being restricted from modern society. It’s almost too ironic

[@Justplainsomething]

Taylor ended up joining an MLM and went Platinum, didn't she.

[@TheGoldShot]

I have extremely high desires for you to put more episodes out more often

[@Phoca_Vitulina]

Yay glad this is back!!

[@foxhound13]

Thank god your back!

[@daltonwilkinson1193]

Can't wait to get episode 4 in December

[@angelmdiez9137]

We need more!!!!!!!

[@Trtevoorryu]

How was this show even legal?

[@tomiwaaina5499]

You guys should do a where are they now for this show!

[@kobedziuba97]

"they're doing this instead of school....cooool"

[@amazingabby25]

You are back after 5 months

[@NPC_5120]

Yaaaaa new episode. Hell yea

[@Tempest87]

I love this!!

[@NPC_5120]

A surprise to be sure but a welcome one

[@FootballFanLeanne]

Colton the bull whisperer, was the coolest kid ever!

[@daveteves]

We Millennials were really built different. Hope these kids grew up to be decent 20-somethings now.

[@Arroyo2099]

I wish they would do more of these videos. They are so funny. Also whatever happened to the ice cream comedy show. I can’t find them anywhere

[@oliviasheppard2061]

I can’t decide if this or Zack Morris is Trash is my favorite series😩😩😩

[@Commrade-DOGE]

WE NEED MOAR!

[@UNeed2Sm1le]

FINALLY EPISODE 3!!!!!!!!!

[@krzlcve]

Love this series

[@matstab85]

You should do this show more, I want there to be some sort of purge or outbreak of the flu or something.

[@dizzymelodies6845]

YES FINALLY ANOTHER VIDEO

[@deviousj5868]

Say what you will but Colton was an absolute mad lad.

[@trevrah]

As someone who lives in New Mexico, loved that New Mexico tourism ad joke! Made me do a spit take

[@Dr.ILLiad]

Hungover Jared sounding like young Bernie Sanders

[@pratt17648]

I knew someone who was suppose to be on this for season 2 lol

[@Puncherjoe1]

I love you too KN narrator guy.

[@FunnyOrDie]

🧡

[@plsarguewithme2665]

FINALLY WE GET EP 3

[@TheAntiSanta]

Dang, I missed the glorious return of Kid Nation on Funny or Die.

[@TheJessterFlows]

I want more!

[@Kcoop215]

i remember watching this as a kid like " im in for season 2"

[@herpderpy9445]

Kid Nation, WB's Superstar USA and the first season of Joe Millionaire were my favorite troll reality shows.

[@beingzombievstheworld]

Funny or die did the kid nation before Jon tron, they're the one who started it.

[@privateuser7]

No they didn't, jon tron put out his video weeks ago

[@KCS-ep7tv]

CoolMan Caravan no. Funny or die did it way before jontron. This is their third video about it

[@HeyDanisaurus]

they did but you gotta think Jontron starts filming his stuff months ahead

[@beingzombievstheworld]

@@HeyDanisaurus they did it last year way before jon tron

[@beingzombievstheworld]

@@HeyDanisaurus still they did it before him you can check

[@TheCelineNicole]

I went to middle school with a girl that was on this show and she was asked to be on it after her father didn’t make it to be on survivor.