Friday, December 17, 2010

Teen *Effing* Mom

I'll admit I've never watched this MTV "staple." First of all, it just sounds depressing. Who wants to watch teen parents saddled with responsibilities for which they're not ready?

Second of all, why is MTV glorifying teenage pregnancy? The show has been a ratings supernova for the channel, so I'm sure their reps have a big line of bullshit ready, saying that the show is a cautionary tale.

And it should be.

Except now I hear that little teenage famewhores everywhere are getting knocked up on purpose in an effort to get on the show.

Great.

So if impressionable youngsters are so eager to emulate what they see on MTV, I've got some programming ideas/titles for the channel:

  • I'm a High School Graduate!
  • I Use Birth Control!
  • I Keep My Knees Together!
  • I'm Going to College!
  • I'm Nice to My Parents!
  • My 16th Birthday Party Cost Less Than the GNP of Sweden!
Grrrrr.
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  1. AnonymousDecember 22, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    I watch the show too. Way. Too. Much.

    I was afraid that the allure of fame and an A-ha-type black and white sketch was too much for some of the teens to pass up.

    Sad. Poor kids. And by kids, I mean the babies.

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