Jan 28 2010
A reality show for every occasion
Bump+. Will she abort? Or won’t she? And the audience gets a say, of course. Ain’t that America: A democratic say in whether or not a gal kills her child. What hootin’-hollerin’ fun!
In related news, tonight, I will throw my large-decidedly-not-a-flat-screen-television off my fire escape. Then, after writing a short but poignant goodbye note to family and friends, I will move to a small uninhabited island. I will be Prime Minister there. There will be no abortion, no attempts to pander to abortion-rights groups, and most importantly, no reality TV.
No related posts.
After my initial disgust had dissipated toward the people participating in this show, I was left feeling hopeless against the beast that is exploitation ‘entertainment’. It does however expose just how much of a myth ‘choice’ is. Women in difficult situations being used for financial gain (Women get into pornography for similar reasons).
This show relies on audience participation, let’s not be that audience.
While I can definitely agree with this is a sketchy idea, when I read the article I noticed that the show is not actually REAL! She says that it is a Faux-reality TV show. Probably similar to The Office. Just thought I’d point that out.