Topic: Bridalplasty

2 chapters across the catalog

The New Normal
Episode 275 1:54:42 - 1:57:50

275: The New Normal

Bridalplasty, Skins, MTV Pedophilia Allegations

The hosts discuss the "perverted" nature of modern reality television, citing "Bridalplasty" (where women compete for plastic surgery) and "Toddlers & Tiaras." They also touch on the controversy surrounding the MTV show "Skins," which faced allegations of child pornography and exploitation. They argue that the media manufactured the outrage to drive viewership for a mediocre show.

Madoff has left the building
Episode 260 1:09:17 - 1:13:28

260: Madoff has left the building

Reality TV Distractions and Sarah Palin's Caribou Skinning

The hosts critique American reality television shows like "Bridalplasty," where contestants compete for plastic surgery procedures. They contrast the public's comfort with graphic surgical scenes to the "cringe" reaction many had toward Sarah Palin skinning a caribou on her television show. They argue that basic survival skills like butchering an animal for food are being replaced by superficial cultural obsessions.