Addicted to Beauty (Oxygen)
common sense media says
Workplace reality series touts beauty as a glamorous drug.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this reality show isn't necessarily targeting teens, but they could still be susceptible to its negative messages in the areas of materialism, beauty, and body image. Most of the people featured in the show partake in periodic surgical and non-surgical "enhancements" to make themselves look better (although the end results are up for debate) and admit to having done everything from liposuction, cheek implants, and Botox to strategic injections into the balls of their feet to cushion the pain of walking in high heels. Luxury-brand worship and language are issues as well, although the strongest words ("f--k" and "s--t") are bleeped.
Positive role models:
The folks featured on the show actively encourage others to make changes to their physical
appearance that are both expensive and addictive. They spout phrases
like "Beauty is important inside and out. If you don't feel beautiful
outside, then you're not going to feel beautiful inside -- and then nobody
will date you."
appearance that are both expensive and addictive. They spout phrases
like "Beauty is important inside and out. If you don't feel beautiful
outside, then you're not going to feel beautiful inside -- and then nobody
will date you."
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Some cheeky references to sex between adults and frequent mentions of body parts like "boobs," "butt," and "nipples." There's a ton of (surgically enhanced) cleavage, too.
Language:
Language like "bitch" and "ass" is audible, but stronger words -- like "f--k" and "s--t" -- are bleeped.
Consumerism:
The show not-so-subtly promotes a recently formed plastic surgery/medical spa practice, as well as the use of Botox and other "injectibles." You'll also see luxury brands like Lamborghini, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, and Pucci and see characters buying expensive things.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Adult characters occasionally overindulge when it comes to alcohol served at office functions. But the Botox and other "injectibles" the practice carries could also be viewed as addictive substances. Says one character: "Botox is a gateway drug."
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