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Re: Reality Racism

OutOfContext — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 02:31:26 -0000

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

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Self Styled Siren — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:56:54 -0000

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.

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Tom Watson — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 12:50:44 -0000

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.

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Claire — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:34:18 -0000

Great post. There was a (short) interesting piece on NPR this morning.

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Carrie — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:21:07 -0000

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.

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Carrie — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 09:19:13 -0000

Eviction is tonight. Jade Goody, the lead bully, is bookmakers pick to be evicted. 50 to 1 odds.

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Self Styled Siren — Fri, 19 Jan 2007 07:58:21 -0000

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.

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blue girl — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 23:45:10 -0000

Loved this post!