Show Lets Viewers Decide If 'Reality Stars' Get Abortions - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 02-01-2010, 08:10 PM

First it was the Real World, then came the Jersey Shore. Now, a new pseudoreality show is hoping to make an impression – only this time the cameras are following three actresses pretending to have unwanted pregnancies, and whether or not they decide to get an abortion is up to the viewers.

The "Bump" was conceived after President Obama's commencement address at Note Dame University last year where he said he wanted "to find ways to communicate about a workable solution to the problem of unintended pregnancies," executive producer Dominic Iocco told The Washington Post.

The pilot was launched on the eve of the 37th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, and starting Feb. 1 episodes will air twice a week on the show's Web site, BumptheShow.com and YouTube.

Creator's say the idea is to humanize the debate, according to the Post.

The three stars of the show are in different predicaments, including, one who is married but got pregnant after her husband's departure to Iraq, a victim of domestic violence and another who just wants to be on a TV show.

Comments are welcome, although they are closely monitored to ensure civility, Iocco told the Post.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...012903836.html

Zoneboy · 02-01-2010, 08:21 PM

I thought this was about as low as one could go, Looks like I was mistaken.

Marvo301 · 02-01-2010, 11:26 PM

There have been a lot of insipid reality shows before but this one really crosses the line. It is completely unacceptable and inappropriate to have the fate of an unborn child decided by an audience vote.

JamesG · 02-01-2010, 11:32 PM

Everyone did catch that this is fake, right?

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three actresses pretending to have unwanted pregnancies

Zoneboy · 02-01-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

Everyone did catch that this is fake, right?

I didn't catch that but it's still a stupid idea.

By the way, happy 2 year anniversary here at S.O.

Marvo301 · 02-01-2010, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

Everyone did catch that this is fake, right?

Fake or real it's still unacceptable and irresponsible to make a reality show out of such a serious issue.

JamesG · 02-02-2010, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Fake or real it's still unacceptable and irresponsible to make a reality show out of such a serious issue.

I don't know, it may give younger people a chance to think about it more; perhaps in a "What would I do?" sense if they see certain situations acted out and then deciding on what the outcome will be.

But that also depends on how serious the viewers treat this.

JamesG · 02-02-2010, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

I didn't catch that but it's still a stupid idea.

By the way, happy 2 year anniversary here at S.O.

thanks.. didn't realize it.

Chocoholic · 02-02-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

There have been a lot of insipid reality shows before but this one really crosses the line. It is completely unacceptable and inappropriate to have the fate of an unborn child decided by an audience vote.

I totally agree. Whenever I think we can't sink any lower as a society, I read something like this

catlover79 · 02-02-2010, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Chocoholic

I totally agree. Whenever I think we can't sink any lower as a society, I read something like this

Agreed.

Janice · 02-02-2010, 02:44 PM

Real or fake. That's disgusting.

02-01-2010, 08:10 PM	#1
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02-01-2010, 08:21 PM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,404	I thought this was about as low as one could go, Looks like I was mistaken.
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Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	There have been a lot of insipid reality shows before but this one really crosses the line. It is completely unacceptable and inappropriate to have the fate of an unborn child decided by an audience vote.
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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Real or fake. That's disgusting.