Just about every scenario seems to have been distorted into a reality show. MTV’s new bi-sexual dating reality show is evidence that reality show subject matter has been pretty much exhausted. Tila Tequila, who describes herself as bipolar (a serious psychiatric condition also known as manic-depressive), is infamous for having the most number of “friends” (more than 2 million) on the social networking site MySpace.com.
Tila identifies as a bisexual. The show’s plot will have 16 heterosexual men and 16 homosexual women vying for her undivided attention. An executive vice-president of MTV, Tony DiSanto, exclaims:
“The show is a rollercoaster ride of drama, conflict and emotion, busting stereotypes and challenging the norm—proving that the rules of attraction are made to be broken [my bold/italics].”
This statement holds more weight and gravitas than it first appears. Our society is continually bombarded with the blurring of the norm. In this case, exotic off the wall scenarios (girl-on-girl makeout sessions, bitch fights, a lesbian fighting a straight guy over Tila’s attentions, etc.) will divert attention from the show’s intent to normalize the sexual behavior.
Continued exposure to a stimulus can deaden the response. This over the top, disgusting format is an attempt to deaden any moral opinion or response from the audience. Sadly, though, the audience of this type of show probably won’t - and more so are incapable - consider the moral aspects of such a prurient exhibition.
Do I hear fiddles?