Quick MTV Thoughts

A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila
This might be the dating show that finally puts me off dating shows forever. MySpace “personality” Tequila is choosing her new love from a group of straight men and lesbian women. That’s right folks she’s a bisexual and in case you forget that, the show repeats itself every 90 seconds by reminding us that she’s a bisexual. Its almost like Rudy Giuliani and 9/11. Like most dating shows in the STD era of Flavor of Love, the cast is packed with sluts and meatheads that would rather strip and fight then actually find a lover. Of course Tequila, trying to milk her 15 minutes, doesn’t help matters by putting the contestants through degrading challenges like dress up and group foam baths. Perhaps the biggest problem is the portrayal of bisexuality. Tequila keeps telling us she likes both men and women and is open to finding love in either. The show however is clearly presenting this as a winner take all debate. Is she chooses a man that means she’s straight and if she chooses a woman she’s gay. Thanks MTV, I’m sure that’s just what your average audience of 8-12 year olds should be learning.

The Gimme More Video
Anyone else thinking this is video B for Brit Brit’s comeback single? The video has the feeling of being slapped together in a quick and lazy fashion after a more grandiose version was either stopped in pre-production or not completed. It feels very similar to her VMA performance where she was forced to go to a less flashy performance after MTV vetoed her Cris Angel Mindfreak version. Still she seems together and is gyrating in all her hotness so its not all bad, plus I must admit I’m a huge fan of the song. I know her life continues to unravel but perhaps her album rekindle memories of Britney past.

The Real World:Sydney Report Card
We’re about half way through the season and its time to rate this season so far. I had a huge problem with the lack of diversity after watching the first ep and unfortunately that’s been consistent. Aside from Parisa, Cohutta, and Isaac the other 4 housemate not only seem to share a similar background but also similar behaviors. Trisha has emerged as the houseguest we love to hate as her ugly American act has extended not only to the fine people of Sydney but her roommates as well. Dunbar has faded into the background the last couple of weeks but his gigantic ego and ignorant behavior have also made for many a fine moment. Shauvon has gone from the wise older woman to the dumb sorority bitch whose too stupid to realize that its time to grow up a little. Of course it has made for some good drama from Shauvon throwing things at Isaac and Cohutta at separate times, to the boyfriend committed Trisha competing with Parisa over an Aussie lad who doesn’t seem that interested in either one of them. Right now the season would get a B+ from me but as a Real World purist the lack of diversity and the fact that their job is truly inconsequential and easy knocks it down to a C+. Let it be known though that if the much rumored physical altercation between roommates takes place, this could rocket up in a hurry.