It’s happened. Reality TV has been taken to an entirely new level: The Virgin Diaries aired last night on TLC. Really? The Virgin Diaries?
If I hadn’t seen it myself I probably wouldn’t have believed it. The premise… a group of adults in their 20′s and 30′s who haven’t had sex. Some of them haven’t even kissed anyone yet. Now, I’m all for not rushing into anything, but airing something so personal on television is, well, it’s kind of… well, disturbing. Want the highlights?
A 35 year old man who is a virgin talks to his mother about his lack of a sex life. His MOTHER????? When you are 12 you talk to your mother… not when you are 35! Seriously! He’s talking to his MOTHER about hiring a prostitute and getting it over with. The mother looks uncomfortable. Obviously. If a 35 year old guy has to talk to his mother about this stuff… there is definitely a problem.
Reclaimed virgin? Ummm… no. I’m pretty sure it’s not like converting to a different religion.
A 30-something attractive woman goes out on a blind date and the first thing out of her mouth is, “What’s your timeline for getting married?” and the second thing that comes out of her mouth is, “I’m still a virgin.” Well no wonder you still are. Who says that to a guy on the first date? Reason you’re single, my dear.
Miniature golfing on a first date probably will NOT lead to breakfast the next morning.
Seriously… what the hell is with these women telling every guy they meet that they are virgins? I’m pretty sure they don’t live in LA.
It’s a train wreck of a show. If you are going to make a decision like this (and honestly, I think it’s great that they want to wait until they’re married), then at least keep it private. Yes, I watched the show. And no, I won’t be watching it again.
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I couldn’t bring myself to watch last night…and the more I think about it…the more I’m SUPER relived that I didn’t. Think you hit the nail on the head about it being private…from the little I saw/read it just seems like it’s such an awkward topic for them…that I can’t imagine watching an entire show like that. Think I’ll take a permanent raincheque on that one.
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I’m a little surprised I watched the entire thing. I was embarrassed for them.
I saw the promos, and almost died laughing at the awkward kisses.
Note to Everyone: Just because you do it on TV - whatever “it” is, whether your last name starts with a K or you’re a virgin or sex addict or whatever - that does not make either “it,” or YOU, special. Nor does it make people respect you more.
Who wants to bet there won’t be a reality show, “Bowel Movement Detectives” dedicated to examining people’s personal deposits and consistency thereof, in the next five years? I am *so* over it.
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It is shows like this that make me happy we don’t have cable.
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