DISQUS

blue girl · 2 years ago

Loved this post!
Self Styled Siren · 2 years ago

Wow, this is fascinating. I really hope you post a follow-up on the denouement, when the Mean Girls Get Theirs from a Righteous Public.
Carrie · 2 years ago

Eviction is tonight. Jade Goody, the lead bully, is bookmakers pick to be evicted. 50 to 1 odds.
Carrie · 2 years ago

Sorry another comment. Living in Ireland and I have to say that I hate these realtiy programmes. My partner loves it, so we have been watching it. But to be honest, this time they have stumbled onto what has indeed turned into a major commentary on race and class in the UK.
Claire · 2 years ago

Great post. There was a (short) interesting piece on NPR this morning.
Tom Watson · 2 years ago

It's also a commentary on cruelty - why do we enjoy the public humiliation of others? Seeing the clips from this season's American Idol has bene horrifying - it's all about making fun of people, some of whoma are clearly challenged by their circumstances. Yet it's the highest rated program in the US.
Self Styled Siren · 2 years ago

It is interesting how all this ties in perfectly to Ace in the Hole. It is not at all comforting to think Americans aren't alone in seeing cruelty as entertainment.
OutOfContext · 2 years ago

If you are interested in the Indian (desi) point of view, you might want to read this post on the fine blog, Sepia Mutiny.