Tuesday, December 18, 2007
The Decline and Fall of Western Civilization
I think I may have mentioned this before (this is where using tags would come in handy). I know I've talked to some people about this. The decline of western civilization is here, and contrary to my father's beliefs, it is not the slow elimination of shoes and socks from our wardrobes. No. It is "A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila," on MTV. I saw part of the first episode one day when I was at the gym with no sound, and I was horrified. Today there was a marathon, so this morning I watched the first episode in full. It is obviously conceived by a teenage boy. The show features Tila Tequila, best known for having more "friends" than anyone else on MySpace (I think). Apparently she is bisexual, although no one knew up until that very episode! Shocker (insert obscene "shocker" gesture here)! The eipsode starts out like any normal dating show--Tila meets 16 male suitors, each of whom showers her with attention and gifts. Fighting ensues. She then eliminates 5. Later that night, the women show up. Hot girl-on-girl action ensues. Instead of gifts, they each were supposed to bring a "sexy" outfit to show Tila. Then there is a fashion show, where each girl dresses up in the sluttiest costume they can think of. My personal fave was the girl that wore playing cards on a string. They might as well walk out naked, since obviously that's the point. The next day Tila springs the surprise on her 22 suitors that she is bisexual. Shocked looks abound. And...episode. Tonight is the season finale and Tila has to choose. Who will it be? Male or female? God. This appears to me to be the male fantasy of girls making out with each other and then turning the lesbian straight once she finds the right man. I don't know if she will pick a man or a woman, but I sort of think she'll pick a man. MTV is just pandering to the audience just to shock and titillate them. It's one of the most disgusting things I've ever watched (and I watch a lot of crap).
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I'm a little tired right now, but I honestly was expecting something about like oil prices or the LA real-estate market or US foreign policy when I saw the headline.
But I think your chosen subject is a clearer example. And more disturbing.
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