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Age of Love
- NBC
- Genre: Reality TV
Common Sense Media says
Dating show debacle demeans women of all ages.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this dating reality show pits older and younger women against each other for a man's attention. The two groups are particularly harsh in their criticisms of each other (for example, one younger woman refers to the older women as "wrinkled," with "saggy boobs"). There's some discussion of sex, especially as it relates to age. There's a strong focus on physical attractiveness. Some language ("bitch," "hell," etc.) and social drinking.
What's the story?
Dating reality show AGE OF LOVE takes the formula from The Bachelor and gives it a "what were they thinking?" twist. Thirty-year-old tennis pro Mark Philippoussis is ready to get down to the business of choosing a woman to get serious with -- well, as serious as you can get via reality TV, that is -- until he realizes that all of the candidates are in their 40s. It's a shock, but he gets over it and starts to concentrate more on their beauty and personality ... until he's presented with another twist. A group of "kittens" in their 20s is joining the fray, ready to compete against the more mature "cougars."
Is it any good?
Pitting women against women in competition for a man and basing everything on whether or not the older ones are as attractive as their younger counterparts sends some pretty questionable messages about body image and what matters in a mate. In some ways, the show is designed to favor the older women, who -- while contending with wrinkles and kids (one has a son almost as old as Philippoussis) -- come off as much more intelligent and secure than the silly, catty twentysomethings. But all in all, this show doesn't accomplish much besides perpetuating sexist stereotypes, and kids, teens, and probably even adults should stay away.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the show's messages about age and attractiveness. What assumptions does the show make about age as it relates to women? Do these same assumptions hold true for men? Why or why not? Families can also discuss how age affects relationships. Are your parents about the same age as each other, or is there a big disparity? What are the advantages and disadvantages of dating someone older, younger, or approximately the same age as you?
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I lost six brain cells watching this!
THIS SUCKS!!! I HATE THIS SHOW! ITS A PIECE OF S___T. GOD!
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AGE
I saw......
I saw this show on NBC on the night it premeried. This show is AWESOME! How can CSM say ANYTHING bad about this show?
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AGE
Pathetic Show Pitting Women Against Women
This show peeked my curiosity as I am a 40 year old woman. The problem with this show is that it it is very predictable and a huge STEREOTYPE. Despite the compliements that the bachelor eloquently makes about the older women, it is obvious that like most men his age that he is into the superficiality of looks, boobs and fun! I was disgusted with the comments that the 20 year olds were making about the 40 year olds and vice versa.
It is obvious 1) that the the producers did not select the most intelligent 20 something woman or 2) the most attractive 40 somthing women. When I was in my 20's my peer group consisted of driven, very successful, motivated career women ( accountants, engineers, teachers, residents in medical programs etc.)The 20 something and the 40 somethingers seem like proverbial bimbos. As with most dating shows, the show itself is it and the contestants don't remain together, have no solidifying relationships...just people eager to break into the business are panting for attention.
Jellee--40 and fine
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AGE
i lost 77 cells watching this
i had a bad time watching this show there is s l d
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TRASHY
WHY NBC WHY! Honestly I actually couldn't wait to see another show that I could go to bed and think, "Wow this is funny but thank god I'm not them!" Well the show isn't funny and I thoughtit is so fake. Then, they give an image that says the 20 years olds are a bunch of spoiled brats and the 40 year olds think that they are above everyone else! Anyway if he picks a 20 year old then everyone will think "wow how shallow!" and if he picks a 40 year old then it will be "Oh he just wants a good image!" This is just a review but I know I need to speak my mind if every second I either shuddered or rolled my eyes at every word the contestants said.
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | NBC |
| Cast: | Mark Consuelos, Mark Philippoussis |
| Genre: | Reality TV |
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