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What on earth is going on? These reality TV shows are really skirting the boundaries of sanity. Of course, we all know the objective of this ridiculous exercise. Profit making and nothing else.
It was mentioned that this idea was conceived due to the fact that Singaporeans registered a low frequency of sexual intercourse in a recent Durex survey. How would a game show increase sexual stimulus? The couples will be watched closely as they lead their normal lives.
Isn't this voyeurism? It could have unwanted repercussions on society. It is condoning voyeuristic tendencies.
I fail to see the benefit of this game show. It is a wonder how a progressive nation like Singapore could come up with a backward and distasteful idea like this.
| Singapore reality TV: 1st pregnant couple wins
Thursday, May 20, 2004 Posted: 11:15 PM EDT (0315 GMT) SINGAPORE (AP) -- The prize: US$100,000 -- and a baby. Ten couples from around the world could compete in a reality TV show in Singapore to see who can procreate first, the city-state's self-styled sex guru said Thursday. |
What on earth is going on? These reality TV shows are really skirting the boundaries of sanity. Of course, we all know the objective of this ridiculous exercise. Profit making and nothing else.
It was mentioned that this idea was conceived due to the fact that Singaporeans registered a low frequency of sexual intercourse in a recent Durex survey. How would a game show increase sexual stimulus? The couples will be watched closely as they lead their normal lives.
Isn't this voyeurism? It could have unwanted repercussions on society. It is condoning voyeuristic tendencies.
I fail to see the benefit of this game show. It is a wonder how a progressive nation like Singapore could come up with a backward and distasteful idea like this.
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