The BBC is defending a reporter that took drugs live on one of their television programs.On the program, reporter Nicky Taylor allowed herself to be injected with THC, a chemical component of cannabis. She is also seen smoking joints in Amsterdam. The program, called Should I Smoke Dope?, is scheduled to be broadcast on BBC3 later this year.
Taylor has done previous investigations aimed at younger viewers about the negative effects of certain behaviors, such as plastic surgery and binge drinking. In each program, she has subjected herself to the behavior in question. One could argue that she's using the opportunity for free booze, drugs and plastic surgery.
Of course, I'm old school when it comes to drug prevention. I think if we have to warn youngsters of the dangers of pot, we should stick to Reefer Madness (the original, not the musical remake).
I think if the BBC wants to prevent negative behaviors in teenagers, they should broadcast a show which describes the dangers of actors naming their children, Tickle Me Elmo and the Teletubbies.
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2-27-2008 @ 1:53PM
gg said...
How can she have taken the drugs "live" if the show is still to be broadcast?
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2-27-2008 @ 3:04PM
owl said...
I would be more interested if she was doing a story on prostitution.
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2-27-2008 @ 4:29PM
khamel said...
this is reality tv that the younger (my) generation could get used to. off the top of my head i know a dozen people who dont have jobs who would LOVE to get paid taking drugs 'for journalism'. Hell, they've already started.
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2-27-2008 @ 4:49PM
edd said...
I have absolutely no problem with weed, so it's nice seeing debate about it, compared to the usual silly hysteria the Daily Mail (UK tabloid) prints.
Although obviously I'll have to watch the program to see how it's portrayed, but good on the BBC.
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