More To Love, or More To Make Fun Of?

July 29, 2009 9:00 am     Posted in Buzz  Noa - CU Boulder g+ page

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By Noa

Last night I had a dilemma. A major dilemma. Involving TV.

You see, I wasn’t sure which I wanted – no, needed – to watch more: the Paris Hilton documentary on MTV, or More To Love, Fox’s newest dating show.

It was a tough call, but being that MTV shows everything 4,367 times, I went with More To Love.

Ever since I heard about this “Bachelor for real people” I was intrigued. Having grown up overweight (and not had my first kiss until the ripe age of 18!), I really got behind a show that didn’t focus on looks and really just gave everyone a chance at love. Or as much “love” as you can get by meeting someone through a reality show on Fox.

I settled in front of the TV with some (fat free!) frozen yogurt, excited for the “real” people that were about to find their soul mates. And what did I find? 60 minutes of sound bites for the likes of Chelsea Handler, Joel McHale and every blogger on the internet to rip into women with already questionable self esteem.

Seriously, even I couldn’t hold back on the jokes. And that’s bad.

There is so much wrong with this show that I don’t even know where to start. Lucky for you, I got really good at taking notes on my iPhone while watching, so here are some of my biggest issues with More To Love:

1. It is not for “normal” people. Instead, it is for beautiful women who happen to be really large. The “average” size of a woman in this country is a 12-16, not the 24-32 that was walking into the house last night. Obviously, these women are all gorgeous (not that their dresses helped, but we’ll get to that), but it is clear that Fox was trying to get some big ladies up in there for shock value.

2. The show is 100% about weight. I wouldn’t have a problem with discussing weight and weight issues on TV (hellooooo, Biggest Loser!), but this is supposed to be a show about finding love. That’s it. Why must every single person’s name, age, hometown, job and WEIGHT IN POUNDS be flashed on the screen whenever they speak!? Isn’t the show about falling in love based on what’s inside, not whatever number is being flashed to millions of Americans?

3. The dresses. It is clear that whoever dressed these women has never worked with a full figure before. The quadra-boob ratio was out of control, as were very unflattering cuts and shapes. And don’t even get me started on the hair-dos or makeup.

4. They were feeding the women. Meat. On a stick. Have you EVER seen anyone eating on The Bachelor? I think not.

5. Fox is taking advantage of vulnerable women. I’m not going to lie, I cried a bit last night when one of the girls mentioned how she’d never been on a date. I totally felt her pain. But then I had to wonder if Fox was bringing her on this show to find her love, or take advantage of the fact that she (and many of the other women) were extremely vulnerable with low self esteem, thus making some great TV.

6. The girl in the pool. I know that the creators have no control over what these women do, but I don’t think they needed to edit in that little bit where one lady jumped out of the pool in the most unflattering. possible. way. It was just plain mean.

20 Comments on "More To Love, or More To Make Fun Of?"

  1. Sarah says:
    Wed, 29th Jul 20095:16 am 

    You hit the nail right on the head, Noa. I've hated the premise of this show from the moment I saw the first commercial. I won't deny that it makes good television, but this is probably the lowest form of entertainment possible.

    Whoever dreamed this up is depraved, cruel, and disgusting. These poor girls should at least be getting paid for all the focus and attention on their weight and their lack of dating experience. I hope that when each of them gets eliminated they go home and get a big hug from their mom because this shit is sick (and not in a good way).

  2. Lauren - University says:
    Wed, 29th Jul 20096:04 am 

    Best line of the night: girl walks up to guy, says she's from a farm and will "show him how to milk a cow."

    Really!? REALLY!??!

  3. Ness - Sheridan says:
    Wed, 29th Jul 20096:44 am 

    I watched about 20 minutes of this show, and I had to turn it off. It was possibly one of the most awkward things I've ever watched. As with all the other types of show like this (the bachelor[ette], average joe, etc.) I just don't see the plausibility of the situation. All I saw was beautiful, fat girls with low self-esteem slowly becoming infatuated with a guy they've talked to personally for 2 minutes.

    On a side note — wtf does this guy do that he can afford to give these women all diamond rings? (And why were they wearing them on their left-hand ring fingers?)

  4. kirsten says:
    Wed, 29th Jul 20099:51 am 

    I just think it is sad that they are saying being a size 22 is normal. I am not saying everyone should be a size 2… but a size 22… that is unhealthy! (for most though being a size 2 is as well) I wish they had normal healthy people on there (like a size 11 or 12) I felt really bad for these girls… but like you I couldnt help the jokes.

  5. Meg says:
    Wed, 29th Jul 200911:13 am 

    It seems like reality television is just all about exploiting people these days. I hate reality shows, and I'm super glad I haven't watched this.

  6. g says:
    Wed, 29th Jul 200911:35 am 

    they all had SO much emotional baggage.

    usually on the bachelor theres one or two kookoos that share a little bit tooo much with the guy, but on this show it seemed like everyone dove headfirst into their issues!

    on another note, the bachelor, although good-looking…um i got the creeper vibe a litttttle bit!!

  7. Emily says:
    Wed, 29th Jul 20098:38 pm 

    These fat wastes of life knew what they were signing up for when they wanted to be on a tv show. How could they be so dumb to not realize the show was 100% about exploiting them being fat pigs and how pathetic they are? You could tell that most of them hadn't taken a shower for weeks as the stench that was stuck in between their fat rolls literally came through my tv and I had to wear a nose plug just to watch the show.

    Why are these women even allowed out of their cages at the zoo? Did a zoo keeper leave a door open at feeding time or what? These type of beasts don't deserve to find love, be it with another fat loser or not. By being fat, they made the choice that they should never be allowed to have a bf, marry, or god forbid, have kids. They should be ashamed of themselves. And, their parents should be sent to jail for giving birth to such wastes of life. How revolting.

    They should be ashamed to go out in public or to even be in their house with the lights on. Nobody should have to look at their disgustingly fat and filthy bodies. They aren't worthy of even being treated as humans. They are not humans. They are animals and should be treated as such. That is why the zoo keeper who let them out of their cages needs to be fired. These beasts are sick.

  8. Justin Lin says:
    Wed, 29th Jul 20097:59 pm 

    damn that's harsh but sadly I agree. they need more self control and lose that weight.

  9. Becca says:
    Wed, 29th Jul 20098:14 pm 

    I honestly thought the one who said, "It's good to know you like normal size girls" is delusional. Her weight was at the point where it's extremely unhealthy. She isn't normal, she's obese. Plus her comment basically implies all slender girls must be anorexic.

  10. D. says:
    Thu, 30th Jul 200912:10 am 

    Emily, what the hell? Wastes of life? How does being fat mean you're useless?

    It really isn't up to you to decide who 'deserves' love. I think these women have enough 'shame' already without people like you judging them for their choices. So it's only people with weight issues who shouldn't have kids?

    Parents sent to jail? Does anyone know how their kids will turn out? I don't even know where to begin with that hateful nonsense you just spewed out.

    Honestly, if you're so offended by their weight, why the hell did you watch the show?

    It is you who should be ashamed for exposing people to your vileness.

  11. Emily says:
    Thu, 30th Jul 200912:51 am 

    D,

    I am not really sure what you are trying to dispute about fat women. These women knew what they were signing up for on this show and that it was going to be broadcast on national tv. Despite them being obese and resembling beached whales with legs, they still proceeded to agree to be on the show.

    Women who are beached whales with legs shouldn't have kids. It is hard enough for women who are in shape and active to lose the baby weight that they put on during their pregnancy. If an obese fat pig had a kid, she would just put on the weight and never lose it. Thus, she would be even more fat and worthless than before she had a kid. The kid doesn't deserve to have the terrible genetics that the obese fat pig mom had. How is that fair to the kid? They shouldn't have to suffer like that.

    I watched the show so that I could laugh at these obese rhinos roaming the mansion plains like they were grazing for grass on the Serengeti. They are not only physically repulsive and the lowest kinds of worthless scum that humanity has to offer, they also are breathing up too much oxygen that people who choose not to eat 10 Big Macs are trying to breathe.

    They don't deserve to be treated like humans. They are animals who need to be kept away from society so they can't do any more harm than they already have. What guy in their right mind would even consider these worthless scum women? Not only are they physically repulsive, they also have the personalities of dog shit. They contribute nothing of value to society and they should have been aborted before they were born so that their filth isn't allowed in public. Shame on their mothers who allowed them to be born. And, shame on their fathers for not wearing a condom to prevent them from showing their face on Earth.

  12. Casey says:
    Thu, 30th Jul 20098:50 am 

    Emily is the same Troll that is ruining this site spouting hatred on every controversial post that comes along. College Candy, is there nothing you can do about these worthless posts? Or the fact that someone is commenting on various posts under my name? I think if somethings not done about it you're going to loose A LOT of followers.

  13. Becca- Clarion Unive says:
    Thu, 30th Jul 200912:20 pm 

    To Kirsten,

    I'm a size 22-24, and I'm incredibly healthy. It's really about how you care for yourself, and not what size you wear… not trying to start a fight, just saying…

  14. Casey says:
    Thu, 30th Jul 20091:32 pm 

    Being fat is a sin. ALMOST AS EVIL AS THE GAYS!!!!!

  15. gee says:
    Thu, 30th Jul 20097:07 pm 

    LOL @Casey. I'm a size 12 and I am healthy.. according to a DOCTOR. These women are not wastes or anything like that. They are pathetic though. I mean, no self respect. They're exploiting their bodies just like a thin girl does. Ugh shame on reality tv.

  16. Mel says:
    Wed, 19th Aug 20096:42 am 

    I really hate this show..Im a size 18..I was a size 22..and ive been working on my weight..anyways..I hate the way these girls act on this show..their all crying and talking about they would never be able to get someone..even at a size 22 I was dating some really good looking guys..I hate how a big girl is being depicted as desperate..get over yourself..grow some balls..I hate studies that say bigger girls settle for less..bunch of bull..this show wasnt what i thought it was going to be..

  17. Sarah says:
    Thu, 20th Aug 20098:04 am 

    Emily and trolls like her are hilarious. If CC starts censoring responses, you'll lose a hell of a lot more followers than you will if you choose to allow people to exercise their freedom of speech.

    Unless you're going to establish a code of conduct for your comment section and hire people to start screening comments before they're posted, I'd suggest turning the other cheek.

    This site is seriously full of whiny bitches.

  18. Beth S says:
    Thu, 17th Sep 200912:30 pm 

    As a woman who wears a 26/28, 11/12 is not normal. in fact the shift has been to bigger sizes. in fact the new normal is anywhere from a 14/16 to a 20/22.

    Also, 22 is normal for me, it's been the size I've revolved around my whole life, and I know several other women who have as well.

    I will admit i didn't watch the whole season, just the finale, but i enjoyed the show. it was nice to see a show that acknowledged that larger women deserve a chance at romance.

    As for the producers shining an unflattering light, manipulating the situation, or taking advantage of the women on the show, that's the chance these women took to find someone to love them.

  19. H says:
    Fri, 20th Nov 200911:43 pm 

    emily, you are a piece of shit. i hope you die in a fire. yes, these girls have little self respect, i wonder why, maybe there are too many bitches like you. what is wrong with you. why are you so mean. i cant believe anyone would ever say things like this. go back to hell where you came from, im not sure why satan let you out in the first place

  20. HDH says:
    Tue, 18th Sep 201210:11 am 

    No, YOU are the beast and animal that should be locked away from society! How anyone could judge another human being so harshly because of something as stupid as a dress size is beyond me!

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