MTV's "Jersey Shore" Under Fire"

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MTV's "Jersey Shore" Under Fire

December 12. 2009

"Jersey Shore"

I have been dodging this story all week, but after seeing the clip posted below, I have to comment on the stereotypical cliché that is MTV's "Jersey Shore." What were they thinking.

"Jersey Shore" A/K/A "Growing Up Gotti" Part 2 (would you look at all that hair gel!)

The show centers on a young group of Italians in New Jersey, but the content is debauched, profane, promiscuous and ram packed with stereotypes that have angered some Italian-Americans and I can see why.

Jersey Shore Violence Against Women (warning: violence and inappropriate language in vid)

The show promotes what is referred to as "Guido" culture. A "Guido" is the Italian version of what Anglo-Americans call a "redneck" or "hillbilly" - what black people call "ghetto fabulous" - what British people call a "chav."

"Crank Dat Guido Boy"

"Jersey Shore" is to Italians what "Flavor of Love" is to black people - both programs should have been treated like swine flu and quarantined.

"Flavor Of Love"

Coincidentally, Viacom produces both shows. The question is why does Viacom constantly cater to the lowest common denominator, while making ethnic groups look bad on national television.