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Paris Hilton's My New BFF (MTV)

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Vapid reality contest reinforces shallow values.

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  • 100% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
  • 67% say sexual content is an issue
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that the overall message here -- that being fabulous in Paris Hilton's eyes requires a girl (or guy) to look hot, party hard, and work the red carpet -- is troubling, to say the least. Paris says she's looking for a classy friend who can show she's "real," too, but outward appearances seem far more important. There's also some light swearing (Paris and her prospective friends regularly refer to each other as "bitches," but "s--t" and "f--k" are bleeped) and moderate luxury brand name-dropping. Teen girls, especially, will soak this up, so parents -- beware.

Positive messages: In Paris' world, looks matter -- a lot. To prove it, she gets rid of the plainest contestants right off the bat and gives the remaining 14 mandatory makeovers. Paris is on the hunt for a hot friend who can party hard. But her new BFF must also be "classy" and "keep it real." Don't fit that criteria? Buh-bye.
Violence: Some verbal sparring, but nothing physical.
Sex: Prospective BFFs are asked about their sex lives as part of the interview process. When asked how many guys they've slept with, one of them fires back, "Tonight?," while another replies, "Not enough, I'm sure." Female contestants also show lots of skin, and they're encouraged to maintain a sexy image, but Paris stresses they shouldn't go "porno." An androgynous male contestant wears makeup and claims to represent both sexes.
Language: "Bitch" (and its plural form, "bitches") is used a lot. Some contestants swear more than others, but one has a particular penchant for peppering sentences with "s--t" and "f--k" (both of which are bleeped).
Consumerism: Paris communicates with contestants via BlackBerry, offers makeovers courtesy of Fred Segal Beauty, and gives winners expensive presents from marquis retailers like XIV Carats. Editors from In Touch magazine also make an appearance.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Because partying is a job requirement, contestants are often shown with an alcoholic beverage in hand -- whether it be shots, beer, or hard liquor.
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Families can talk about whether Paris really needs to launch a televised search for a new best friend -- and whether she might have other motivations, too. After all, is it really possible to find someone you connect with on a "best friend" level through an overproduced reality show that doesn't provide time for any real intimacy? Teens: Do you admire Paris in general, and would you want to be her constant companion? Why or why not? Who are your best friends? What qualities do they have that make them so special to you?

What's the story?

What's the story?
In PARIS HILTON'S MY NEW BFF, 18 hopefuls from across the country -- 16 girls and two guys -- compete to become hotel heiress Paris Hilton's new best friend. (As for the "forever part? That remains to be seen.) To whittle down the pool of prospective BFFs, Paris puts her acquaintances through a series of elimination-style challenges designed to show who's a keeper and who's a loser. Paris makes it clear that she's ultimately looking for someone who 1) can party, 2) has class, taste, and business savvy, 3) is real, and 4) is hot ... in that order.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Hilton has no problems being blunt, so here's hoping she doesn't hate us for saying that this inane, negative MTV reality series is utterly skippable. The only thing it has going for it is unintentional comedy. In fact, the premise is so ridiculous that a few of the contestants are actually smirking as they go through the elimination ceremony, which is supposed to be serious -- at least in theory. Paris is quick to call out "Desperate Debbies" -- attention-seeking girls who will do anything to soak up the limelight. But the real Desperate Debbie here is obvious.

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TV Details
TV Rating: TV-14
Network: MTV
Cast: Paris Hilton
Genre: Reality TV
Where to watch: MTV
This review was written by Kari Croop
 
 

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  • 100% say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
  • 67% say sexual content is an issue
  • 67% say language is an issue
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xxsk8teDCxx
teen, 16 years old
13
 
addicting to watch
this show is really fun to watch and after you have watched a few shows it is really hard to stop watching
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silly_samsters
teen, 17 years old
12
 
GREAT
This show is really good! I would try not to miss any of the episodes! It is about Paris Hilton and she goes on a search to see who has it to be her new best friend! Every week they have this game where each of the contestants compete and who ever one got to do something fun with Paris! This show also shows another side of Paris because all we see is this bad girl and when she really isent!
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Calciano355
teen, 18 years old
10
 
It's a fun show and fine for kids who reconize that Paris is not really looking for a new best friend and that , while appearance is somewhat important, a friendship should be based on more than looks.
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keilaniT
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17
 
headline again
Well another news about the socialite Paris Hilton. She was arrested once again and making headline. The 29-year-old Hilton was arrested after officers detected what they suspected to be marijuana smoke wafting from the car Paris was in. When will she grow up and be mature?.
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Spongebob Fan
kid, 13 years old
12
 
Disrespectful to some, not the best in quality, but ok
'My New BFF' is a show that I enjoy, but is it appropriate? No. Verbal Abuse between contestants and disrespect towards others not just from contestant to contestant but from Paris to contestant. The contestants are supposed to love Paris, but if Paris doesn't love them they are all ok with it. They admire an awful role model like herself, getting famous for nothing (except being an heiress) and then getting out of jail because of her money and fame. Consumerism, yep. It's obvious. Language: Of course. Many slurs that don't just SEEM disrespful, they are 100 percent wrong and mean. Drinking socially. Messages are awful. If Paris doesn't like you, you're gone. Doesn't that seem a tad shallow?
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tm124
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13
 
Paris does sexual behavior with women, one male contestant wearing makeup and explaining that he represents both male and female. Bad language including B*tch and F*ck.
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vsquadcheer
teen, 16 years old
11
 
thats (not) hawt
funny to make fun of!! i watch it because its addicting and interesting. not because i think paris is my idol or anything...
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Ali J
teen, 14 years old
13
 
Terrible
I don't know how this girl makes money. She doesn't do anything good for society and sits around all day while her 'mommy' and 'daddy' make money!
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Jbobsession11
teen, 13 years old
13
 
I haven't seen the REAL show but I have the casting special.It looks like a good show but alot of innaporpiate stuff in it.On girl is kinda like half on top of a guy and bitting his "nipple"(i really didn't have a better word for this).The girl who claims she's both sexes is kinda strange and she acts really.....but most of the Girls(and boys) seem pretty cool though any of the "boys" are really like gay.Most of the language is bleeped so ya know it just depend on how you moniter what your kid watches.If you let them watch alot of stuff because you think their mature enough go ahead let them watch it but if your one of the kind of parents who makes sure their watching something respecful then watch out before you let your child watch this.
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Movieluver101
adult
15
 
Hate It
I started watching this show to see what it was like... well, I got the info. It's ridicoulous and teen girls are sure to get sucked in. I mean, what's the point of this show? To get a fake BFF for Paris? This is supposed to be like a game show but I would MUCH rather watch American Idol. There are lots of bad words, most frecuantly, b word and f word. Most contestants hate each other, lots of partying and lots of hot women, hot men and sex talk. One of the is a virgin. Never Watch
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