I have to believe that Extreme Makeover is one of the most disturbing "reality" shows to come out yet. Here is what ABC says in their blurb about the show:

"These men and women are given a truly Cinderella-like experience: A real life fairy tale in which their wishes come true, not just to change their looks, but their lives and destinies.

This magic is conjured through the skills of an "Extreme Team," including the nation's top plastic surgeons, eye surgeons and cosmetic dentists, along with a talented team of hair and makeup artists, stylists and personal trainers, led by an on-camera Extreme Makeover expert. This season will feature more "news you can use" tips about fashion, hair and makeup for the home viewers. "

Every third or fourth commercial during the show is about plastic surgery, dental whitening or some other. It is right out of Nazi Germany or some kind of futureworld. They do about fifteen surgical procedures on the male and female of a couple, seclude them away from each other until the "reveal" on their wedding day.

As I sit here apalled by the insane nature of the show and Brian just told me that Fox is doing a show called "The Swan" in which they find the ugliest trailer-trash women they can and through surgery etc. turn them into beauty queens. I can't really explain why, but the entire thing seems wrong. What message does it send to young people? It is crazy.

The Passion of the Dollar

I see that ABC is also capitalizing on the cash cow that is Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ. They will be showing The Ten Commandments. Gosh its good that they are such a spiritual network. haha
- posted by Chris @ 8:25 PM