Roadies Hell Down Under--Episode 2

Someday in the near future, one of the participants of the Roadies is bound to sue the producers--unless they have signed a written contract that binds them from any legal solicitation. (I am surprised how no braindead, high on moral justice imbecile has raised a PIL to ban the show. But then, dimwits do that with art exhibitions, Deshdrohi , Rushdie and HBO late night movies!! )

Last season, in one of the earlier episodes the male contestants were made to strip. The task was held in a quiz show format where the girls were asked GK based questions and the guys would remove one piece of clothing from their body in case the girl's answer was wrong. This year the format was similar, but every wrong answer would result in the guys being hit by a rod(functioning with the help of a spring) between their legs. Not only was this downright vulgar and cheap, there wasnt any apology from the producers with respect to this incident. The possibility of someone being injured was high and there was a clause that allowed the guys to skip out of the entire task, but it would result in them losing 'immunity'--which means they could be voted out by the rest of the participants. None of the guys, left the task halfway through. All this torture was done in full display of the girls who had the audacity to giggle through the entire operation.As much as I hate cheap thrills like this, I have to admit that the way you let yourself be portrayed defines you. The producers can take a stand by saying that we gave them the free choice to leave and it was told that the show will be more difficult that previous years in terms of physical tasks. In which case, the participants had an open choice. They chose to stay and bear the pain rather than be a victim of a vote out. I am wondering who is more desparate--the producers for TRPs or the participants craving for fame through the show.  But what amazes me even more is the fact that this reality show has lasted for six straight years and each year it becomes bigger than the previous years. The Indian audience does crave for Tamasha. Especially when the variety of individuals on the show represent the young, yuppie and lets-get-rich-quick crowd.