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CN Real was a block on Cartoon Network that specifically showcases live-action programming. To be even more specific, live-action programs that are based almost entirely on older shows. Almost all of them Reality Shows, to boot.

A special thing to note is that the block has, as accurately predicted failed hard, hard enough so that all references and branding to CN Real has been purged from network promotions. However, a number of shows from the block are still limping around the schedule.

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Shows that the CN Real block runs/has ran are:

• Bobb'e Says
  • You know its bad when That Other Wiki puts a "citation needed" tag regarding whether or not the show is funny. Seriously, see for yourself
    • Actually, the "citation needed" tag regards if the videos themselves are funny.
• BrainRush (replaced by Bobb'e Says)
• Destroy Build Destroy (replaced by Dude, What Would Happen?)
• Dude, What Would Happen?
• The Othersiders
• Survive This

Tropes exhibited:

• Follow The Leader: Oh Lord, literally every show. Most of the shows they follow are on the Discovery Channel.
  • Bobb'e Says: Country Fried Home Videos, itself based on Americas Funniest Home Videos.
  • BrainRush: Cash Cab on a roller-coaster! Arguably the best of the bunch.
  • Destroy Build Destroy: Smash Lab and Junkyard Wars, but with Andrew W.K. Still, AWK is pretty awesome.
  • Dude, What Would Happen?: Myth Busters, to an extent; arguably Smash Lab again.
  • The Othersiders: Ghost Hunters, but with kids!
  • Survive This: Man Vs Wild and Survivorman.
    • The fact that Survive This is hosted by Les Stroud, a.k.a. Survivorman, doesn't help.
• Network Decay: This would be somewhat all right if the network weren't CARTOON Network.
  • And if the shows didn't suck and weren't such blatant rip-offs
• So Bad Its Horrible: Seems to be the general consensus on this whole programming block.
• Completely Missing The Point: CARTOON Network. And there are only two cartoons left, not counting the Canadian-produced shows.
  • This might fall under Network Decay, however.

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