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6. The Biggest Loser
The creepy part of this weight loss show is that according to Nielsen research studies it trumps all the other reality shows with regards to product placement. Apparently obese people sell products really, really well, so take that Kate Moss. This gives a whole new meaning to the word sell-ulite. (NBC, 2004)
7. VHI- WTF
These interchangeable VH1 reality shows make Jerry Springer look like Oprah. The stars are men whose veins are oddly located on the outside of their body and women who consider a thick layer of spray tan to be clothes. The trashtaculous contestants fight (gold) tooth and (acrylic) nail for a chance to win an STD while being labeled a crazy alcoholic.
8. Temptation Island
Couples face the ultimate test of love, live with bikini/muscle clad members of the opposite sex who just want to make sweet camera watching love to you, while your fiance is on a different part of the island partaking in similar activities. This is the first show that used alcohol not as a prop, but as a tool used daily and copiously by all members of the cast. I don't know how this show got canceled. Luckily, reruns are on Hulu. (Fox, 2001)
9. The Mole
The show was a simple scavenger hunt around the world (well it involved travel, we're not really sure where or why anymore). The memorable part was the host of the show was none other then CNN's Anderson "Real-News" Cooper. After toiling in obscurity on ABC's overnight news program, the anchor got his prime time debut as the host of The Mole. If Survivor hadn't worked out, MSNBC had slated Jeff Probst to be their news darling.
10. Hoarders
Although this show just launched, we're pretty sure we're only two episodes away from finding a dead body buried under a mountain of beanie babies. (A&E, 2009)
You can follow Irene McGee on Twitter at @springfever and catch her live comedy act at The Purple Onion on December 31st.
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