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I Want to Work for Diddy
- VH1
- Genre: Reality TV
Common Sense Media says
High-drama reality contest pushes the Diddy brand.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that, amid all the drama and name-calling, teens might actually find a few positive role models in this reality competition. That said, there are also a few contestants you wouldn't want anyone to emulate, so some caution might be wise. And although words like "s--t" and "f--k" are bleeped, you'll hear them several times per episode. The show also promotes several arms of Combs' media empire, including Bad Boy Records (music) and Sean John (fashion).
What's the story?
In I WANT TO WORK FOR DIDDY, 13 hopefuls competing to be Sean "Diddy" Combs' new assistant are put to the test in a slew of team and individual challenges designed to separate the weak from the strong. The contestant pool -- a diverse bunch to say the least -- includes a transgendered woman named Laverne, a full-figured go-getter who calls herself "Po-Prah" (a self-described "Big Girl w/ Big Skills"), and an Iraq war veteran. Evaluating their performances are Capricorn, Diddy's former assistant who's now the director of marketing for Sean John; Phil Robinson, Diddy's former manager; and Kevin Liles, the executive vice president for Warner Music Group. Combs' own personal appearances are rare, but he adds occasional insights via pre-recorded interviews that are spliced into the action.
Is it any good?
Just as Combs has many names, he's also many things -- including a designer, producer, aspiring actor, and father of six. But, above all, he's an expert promoter. (He's also hip to the power of television when it comes to plugging his products, thanks to the success of his Making the Band reality franchise.) In fact, that's the true genius behind I Want to Work for Diddy: It not only showcases several of Diddy's marquee brands, it also positions him as a godfather-esque mogul who makes things happen. It promotes several products at once -- including the man himself.
Of course, I Want to Work for Diddy isn't just about blatant promotion; it's also about giving one lucky young person a thankless job that could lead to bigger and better things. But applicants be warned: The road to success is more often than not paved with humbling tasks like picking up Combs' dry cleaning or auditioning a clown for one of his kids' birthday parties. The glamorous stuff comes later. Much, much later.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the sacrifices that some people make to hang on to the job of their dreams -- and whether it's always worth it. If you had the chance to work for Diddy, would you do anything he asked you to do? Is there anything you wouldn't do, even if refusing to do it meant that you would lose you job? Where and how would you draw the line? Parents and kids can also discuss the reasons that a show like this might have been created. Do you think Diddy really needed a TV show to find a new assistant? If not, what other motives could he have?
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| TV rating: | TV-PG |
| Network: | VH1 |
| Cast: | Sean P. Diddy Combs |
| Genre: | Reality TV |
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