An upcoming NBC series focusing on the popular children's backyard summer recreational toy, "Slip 'N Slide," had to cease production after 40 members of the team came down with what they described as "awful explosive diarrhea."
The show was due to premiere in August, but currently faces an indefinite shutdown.
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At least one crew member tested positive for the parasite Giardia, which can cause frequent uncomfortable diarrhea.
It is likely the entire production crew contracted the parasite.
Giardia is easily spread through contaminated water or food sources.
When you slide in to set and feel something wet....— Shane (@Shane) 1623500937
This show was never going to top the ratings, but now they really ruined their chance of scoring a solid #2.— Brian White (@Brian White) 1623477332
Their real mistake was them not working up to the explosive diarrhea as the big season finale. Keep folks tuning in for the \u201cUltimate\u201d in \u201cUltimate Slip N\u2019 Slide\u201d.— Serenity Now! (@Serenity Now!) 1623514240
This takes \u201cviral marketing\u201d to a whole nother level— Joanie Loves Fauci (@Joanie Loves Fauci) 1623503578
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According to reports from set, production began "collapsing" when crew members were "being forced to run into port-o-potties."
The producers of the show, Universal Television Alternative Studios, said production will continue in a new location to avoid further cases of the parasite.
"The health and safety of everyone on our set is our number one priority, so out of an abundance of caution we have made the decision to stop production of Ultimate Slip 'N Slide at the current location," the producers said.
"We are in the process of determining next steps in order to complete production."
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Nature is healinghttps://twitter.com/people/status/1403550661283921922\u00a0\u2026— Charismatic Megafauna (@Charismatic Megafauna) 1623616587
Both Bobby Moynihan and Ron Funches, who are slated to host the Ultimate Slip 'N Slide show, were spared from contracting the parasite.
If the schedule of the show's premiere remains unchanged, the show will premiere directly after the summer Olympics' closing ceremony, at 10:30 pm EST on August 8th, 2021.
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