On the one hand, I hate reality tv shows. Watching people behave like the bottom-feeders that they are is not my idea of entertainment, though in a country where shows like “Cops” get syndicated into infinity, I suppose I’m in the minority. But still, can’t we aspire to something better than ad hominem attacks, displays of poor impulse control, and barely-concealed greed, envy, lust, and all the other deadly sins on ready display?
We can’t? Oh, okay. In that case, I’m ready to enjoy the hell out of “Dating In the Dark”, the new reality dating show on ABC. The premise? Six single adults — three men and three women — enter a house devoid of light, and try to get to know each other. At the end of the show, they get to see what each other looks like. Hilarity on tap!
Now, sure, you might say “Oh, come on, it’s not impossible for two people to still be attracted to each other even if they don’t initially like the other person’s looks”; this is true. But would that make for good television? I say thee NAY! The producers are going to want to find the most superficial, outward-looking schlubs they can, just to catch the looks of horror on their faces when the lights come on. That’s what this show is going to push as its come-on to new viewers, and that’s kinda what I want from it. Just for the sake of variety, I’m sure they’ll get at least one couple who’ll fall in love with each other, but me, I’m in it for the disappointment. I’m a misanthrope; so sue me.
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