In a recent GloNo discussion (see the comments on my EX-FL article), I suggested that MTV might look into some sort of reality series combining dopey Americans’ passion for wrestling antics with the lowest-common-denominating tripe of its current hit show “Jackass.”
Well, when you’re right, you’re right. Even if it is about something as moronic as this.
A story on Salon.com details the World Wrestling Federation’s plans for a reality-type show – broadcast on MTV, of course – featuring a house full of wrestling wannabes duking it out for 12 weeks. The payoff? Nah, not a cool million. Instead, the final male and female left standing will receive their hearts’ desire: a pro wrestling contract.
Hear that? It’s the sound of America’s collective consciousness getting dumber.
JTL
well ok it is low brow but everyone knows it’s acting, right? The Marching Morons A short story by C. M. Cornbluth says it all.