Tonight, the latest in reality television is debuting on TLC. Honey We're Killing the Kids examines the bad eating habits of children and families across the country. It's complete with the nutritional expert, so-called "hyper and unruly" kids, and even simulations and images of what the kids could be like as adults should the continue their bad habits. But is it really going to do anything new or say what hasn't yet been said?
We all know that Americans are overweight. We've read Fast Food Nation, seen Super Size Me and have seen countless news stories about it. The rest of the world thinks that we subsit on a diet of fast food because of it. It's gotten to the point where people are trying to justify obesity as a positive thing
Now, this does seem to be a more honorable endeavor than, say, Flavor of Love or The Swan. I highly doubt it's going to make an impact on the weight of anyone but those on the show. The Biggest Loser and Celebrity Fit Club are already around, and as far as I know they haven't impacted society. So although it's a nice effort, Honey, We're Killing the Kids seems like just another way to get your 15 minutes.
Jacqueline Colozzi @ Tue, 04/11/2006 - 5:23pm
At least there is some goal in airing this show. I haven't seen any of the recent reality TV shows, but don't they usually have some sort of competition for money or attempt to portray either B-list celebrities or normal (e.g. upper middle class/upper class white people) getting coffee and making plans?