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I: #*• \ I 1 AGGIELIFE Page THE BATTALION ui, not info ‘Temptation Seductive new show attracts much controversy, causes some Fox affiliates to cancel v . r ^ rYo> By Melissa Sorola-Bilano The Battalion An all-expenses-paid-vacation to Belize seems too good to be true and in the case of “Temptation Island,” there’s a catch. Four “committed” couples are separated from their mates and placed with sexy singles whose only mission is to seduce them. The couples said they are going on the show to test their love for one another. If they pass the test, they’ll live happily ever after. Dr. Frances Kimbrough, psy chologist and marriage counselor in Bryan, said, if people know their mates are flirts, then putting them in a situation where they have the op portunity to flirt will only hurt the relationship. “It’s like testing an alcoholic by putting a bottle in front of him and seeing if he’ll drink it,” he said. Kimbrough said it is easy for hu mans to be tempted by anything, whether it is alcohol, food or sex. He said “Temptation Island” is another example of the media’s go ing too far in trying to entertain an audience. “[‘Temptation Island’] is not even pleasant to watch because there are people who are going to get hurt,” he said. The Rev. Dave Donderla, associ ate campus minister at St. Mary’s Catholic Center in College Station, said he agrees with Kimbrough that this show is not good for relationships. Konderla said he thinks a show like this is a setup because he cannot see two people who really love each other appearing on the show. “It would be hard to convince me that these couples are truly commit ted to one another,” Konderla said. In upcoming episodes, one of the couples will be kicked off the show after it is revealed they have a child together. The news of their child has resulted in some Fox affiliates pulling the show from their lineups. WRAZ-TV in Raleigh, N.C., de cided to stop airing the show because it refused to condone such behavior. Tommy Schenck, WRAZ general manager, said in a written statement that the station had no prior knowledge that any of the couples had children. “WRAZ will not support a pro gram that cofild potentially break up the parents of a young child,” Schenck said. Konderla said that the institution of marriage is suffering, and that this couple’s child will also suffer. “This show erodes the goal of two it WRAZ will not support a program that coaid potentially break up the parents of a young child.’’ - Tommy Schenck WRAZ-TV general manager —,, k ,, Lv, - ^ : \ Tahry-} 0V£ f i by the prospect of decorating your boring, white walls? give everyone a glimpse of the real you! -we have the largest selection of posters and prints in town. iy t>T rnwiizdl add a cool matt and a touch of class with one of our frames! -we have the best framers in town, just ask us! ■* H 2 . ’ ♦ * .V Uptfe T •"'•r • " ' 1 * d'- . ■' Ci ' $ posters • unique aggie t-shirts • framed art • texas a&m caps and visors your source for Aggie fashions that won't leave you broke. POST OAK MALL 764-4444 RUBEN DELUNA/THE BATO Konderla agreed that a shcl like “Temptation Island” explo:* people’s weaknesses to baf temptations. Konderla said such shows remLl him of stories about the days of Roman Forum, when rulers had I See related column on Page? people trying to demonstrate heroic and sacrificial love to one another,” Konderla said. Konderla said there should be an alternative to shows like “Temptation Island.” “The media in general should strive to create shows that celebrate the noble qualities within us,” he said. Fox, home to favorites like “The Simpsons” and “Malcolm in the Middle,” has not had the best luck with reality-based TV shows. After airing shows like “Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Million aire,” Fox has been accused of pro ducing shows many claim contain “Foxploitation.” keep people preoccupied by putti! on gruesome battles. "People pursuing immoral goJ as entertainment reflects thecukj watching it,” Konderla said. “Temptation Island” has held! own in its Wednesday night 4 against NBC’s popular “They Wing.” Aimed at 18- to 25-year-olj “Temptation Island” reported F million viewers on the secondm: it aired. Jennifer Carrisal, a junior pofe science and journalism major, sail she thinks it appeals to audiencesbfj cause they want to see what is g( to happen to these people. “Because it is so extreme, riosity makes me want to watchit she said. Carrisal said shows like“Tempii tion Island” could have a negative - fluence on how young people vie relationships. “1 think it shows casual sexaskj ing a good thing,” Carrisal said. ; The men and women participr in the show have not gone wifo| criticism. Many of the women are: mer models and most of the men v there to appeal to a woman’s desf for something more substantial til just physical attraction. Some tn even called the tempters prostitute “They are messing with peopl lives; they are trying to break upa lationship,” Carrisal said. Even if none of the relationsli: work, at least they can say theyfjj a free trip out of it. But will worth it? News in Brief- Temptation Island buries The Mole’ NEW YORK (AP) — In the rdf ality TV business, bikini-cla: temptresses on a tropical i: land are a better sell than par noid teammates looking for: saboteur in Europe. That’s the lesson to takefro r last week’s ratings for Fo>: “Temptation Island” and ABC: “The Mole.” Fox’s controversial series which sent photogenic singles', an island off Belize to tempt foi committed couples, drew 17i million viewers in its second stallment, Nielsen Media fir search said Tuesday. That represents a 9 perce increase over its premiere wee- It’s unusual in television—ar considered very good news- a program gains viewers betwee its first and second weeks. “The Mole” drew 11.5 mii viewers, a 16 percent dropfrcr its first week. The reality gab show sent a team of America competitors to Europe, wheif they try to figure out which oftK; players is secretly plotting again the others. The big kahuna in the real' show business — CBS’ “Si vivor” — premieres its Australia outback edition on Sunday, fc lowing the Super Bowl. We ] of: vi« de ica pa do me Kc Ah co ha be ex* pe: cas coi to i me the ] < I G Sc sc pc w A Ju th su vi Wl ah tri M ni ne av Gi Ai da gi- lai in sti Sc ck gc N; hi: sti lai of rai ha Ci| re! thf hii M bi Mai bac hoc plel for Ang Tue whe foui hint tore thei thir Cor thir dog lywt are: Cor abo nevt whe Tim thej sait Joyt
