What Were They Thinking? is an American reality television series produced by Xtreme Entertainment which is a compilation of painful sporting accidents caught on camera.
It was released in the USA on DVD in 2003.
What Were They Thinking? premiered as a two-part series in South Africa on DStv's Zone Reality channel on Saturday 7 June 2008, at 21h00. Episodes are an hour in length.
Repeats
Sundays: 00h55
Synopsis
It's raw, it's real, it's funny and though it maybe painful to watch at time, you'll never look away. It's called What Were They Thinking? and it's a wild ride inside the world of extreme sports.
It's kids and adults pushing their bodies to the limit and paying the price. Whether it's skateboarding, inline skating or free riding, these people have no problem throwing themselves into harm's way - and there's video to prove it.
Unlike most extreme sports videos that are all cool landed tricks set to music. What Were They Thinking? is the opposite.
It's all about what happens when these crazy stunts go bad. You'll see bones pop, blood squirt, as well as hear a few screams, but what's more amazing is you'll find yourself laughing.
What Were They Thinking? examines the world of these gluttons for punishment and you won't believe it till you see it. The hell they go though is unbelievable and despite the injuries it's not enough to keep them from doing it again. If you like Jack-Ass then you won't want to miss this.
It's a show like no other and after you see it you'll be asking yourself the same question: What were they thinking?