5. Pimp My Ride
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In the early 2000s, the MTV reality car makeover show Pimp My Ride with host Xzibit had audiences in awe of how a dingy, neglected old car could go from lame first car status to a pimped out ride that would be the envy of everyone on the street .The show would “surprise” the lucky contestant and take their car to be made over. When the car was returned, not only did the vehicle have a new paint job and parts, but the best features possible, including killer sound systems and even televisions were integrated into the car. In a time before backup cameras and dashboard television streaming and navigation, the cars onPimp My Ride seemed unbelievable. Recently, the Huffington Post revealed that former contestants exposed the true reality of the show, where features were added just for filming purposes or otherwise altered to give the illusion of a stellar vehicle when it wasn’t what the contestant actually received. WhilePimp My Ride was fun while it lasted, it isn’t too shocking that much of it was a smoke and mirrors show aimed at causing instantaneous awe and astonishment over these makeover marvels. Also See: Top 10 most romantic nationalities in the world – You need to see which nationality is #1 (+Photos)
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