Dating for the Disfigured

[Guest Auronguardian]

Dutch shock at proposed dating show for 'visibly disfigured'

 

The Netherlands, the country that has pioneered reality shows like "Big Brother", is planning a new first - a dating programme for the visibly disfigured.

 

 

The broadcaster SBS 6 is seeking candidates for its "Love at Second Sight" show due to be launched in February.

 

"Do you have a visible serious handicap and are you looking for a partner?" says an appeal on its Web site.

 

"The programme is a platform for people with such problems to share experiences and feelings in a positive way with the rest of the Netherlands and to show that they are absolutely not pitiful," the broadcaster said.

 

"The main aim of the programme is to remove prejudice about these people, to create more acceptance and respect and, of course, to find the love of their lives."

 

But the majority of Dutch viewers are turned off by the show that was initially set to be called "Monster Love".

 

A poll by the mass circulation De Telegraaf daily showed 85 percent do not like the idea, with only 9 percent in favour.

 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/li...in_page_id=1773

 

I can't decided if this is horrible or the best thing that has happened to reality TV and the self-esteem of the average or otherwise not completely tragic, since the American Idol auditions.

[Saracen 16]

Only in Ameri.....ca. Oh, it's the Dutch!

 

I dunno what to say about this to be honest. It seems like media exploitation of the minorities. But I'm not gonna get involved with all this political correctness crap. If these people are happy to go along with it and wanna find relationships, then all power to them. It's their choice in the end.

[Thierry 0]

Hey watch it!

 

Still, it does surprise me what my media-country mates can think up...

 

Well, I geuss love does make blind eh?

[Alphabear 11]

I have no problem with it. Its not like anyones forcing them to go on it or forcing the people at home to watch it.