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Survivor: Media Circus Island

August 25, 2006

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When we repoted on this yesterday, we secretly hoped it would go away quietly. Turns out that we’re just another dancing bear in this media circus, so we have to report further.

New York City Councilman, John Liu, is asking that CBS pull "Survivor"’s new season -- which pits European American, African American, Asian American and Latino American teams against each other.

"The idea of having a battle of the races is preposterous," City Councilman John Liu said Thursday. "How could anybody be so desperate for ratings?"

Wait. What? Have you not been watching television for the last 10 years? “The Swan” had it’s major plastic surgery and freaked out beauty ideals. “The Bachelor” -- where women compete to get married.

"CBS fully recognizes the controversial nature of this format but has full confidence in the producers and their ability to produce the program in a responsible manner," CBS said in a statement to the press.

Liu, who is Asian American, is not so confident, and feels the show will encourage a racial divide and promote negative stereotypes. He, along with a coalition of officials of all races, are planning a rally at City Hall.

A rally at City Hall? More press conferences? Did "Survivor" pay him, or something? If not, we can only imagine the reaction from the show’s producers. In fact, CBS is a few blocks from here, and with our binoculars, we’re pretty sure we can see them jumping up and down with joy.


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