Watch Punk Payback with Bas Rutten
- 2011
- 1 Season
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8.1 (81)
Punk Payback with Bas Rutten is a reality television show that originally aired on Fuel TV in 2011. Throughout the show, Bas Rutten, a former mixed martial artist, and his team travel the United States seeking out instances of bullying and then seeking retribution for those who have been victimized.
Bas and his crew start by interviewing those who have been bullied, documenting their experiences and emotions. After obtaining the necessary information, they then begin to formulate a plan of revenge against the bullies.
Accompanied by Leo Georgallis and Benjamin Seeger, Bas visits the bullies and confronts them with the evidence of their behavior, giving them a chance to apologize and understand the error of their ways. If the bullies refuse to change or apologize, Bas and his team begin their punk payback.
The punishment depends on the severity of the bullying, but the payback can range from simply scaring the bullies to enacting some form of revenge. This retribution can include things like filling the bullies' car with trash or getting them spray tanned and giving them a new, embarrassing hairstyle.
In addition to the punk payback, Bas and his team also work with local organizations and authorities to raise awareness about bullying and its harmful effects. Rutten's approach to anti-bullying is to show that bullies cannot get away with their actions without consequence.
Throughout the show, Bas often reflects on his own experiences with bullying, and how they drove him to become a professional athlete. His passion for preventing bullying is clear in each episode, and his no-nonsense approach is inspiring to those who have been bullied.
Punk Payback with Bas Rutten provides a unique and entertaining approach to combating the problem of bullying. The show highlights the negative effects of bullying on individuals and communities, and promotes the message that action is necessary to bring about change.
Overall, the show resonates with audiences by using humor and action as a way to combat a serious issue. Bas Rutten and his team lead by example, showing people that even small acts can make a difference in those who have been affected by bullying.
