The World Is Probably Going To End

This is going to be a problem.

“The comedian Jim Davidson, who was kicked off TV show Hell's Kitchen for alleged homophobia in 2007, is to make a program in which he learns to become more "politically correct.” What?! I knew reality television was going down a sour path when I flipped on VH1 the other day and saw “Daisy of Love”, the creatively titled spin-off of the popular “Rock of Love” show. But now the UK is coming out with a show that highlights people’s prejudices and tries to reform them. “The new one-off show, commissioned by Digital TV channel Virgin1, will be titled 'So You Think I'm an A***hole' and is to focus on racism, sexism and homophobia”. Something about that sounds wrong to me. It is clear that this Jim Davidson (who?) is homophobic and now they want to make a show to highlight his social dominance orientation. Jim’s homophobia and the other prejudices that will be encountered on this show develop from an innate desire to exert dominance over other groups and a willingness to create cultural values that facilitate this oppression over other groups. It is sad that television has come to this point, but I guess the premise is good. I just hope it doesn’t create an uncomfortable atmosphere.