Channel 4 have done it again. They had previously really thought outside the box to create programmes like Embarrassing Bodies, First Dates and Gogglebox. But they've really outdone themselves now with their new 'dating' show: Naked Attraction.
This show has already divided opinion but is it a revolutionary but yet ancient method for meeting someone? We've all heard that looks take a backseat when it comes to proper and lasting relationships and that's still true in my opinion. But this show is throwing all of that out of the window and then some. It's not your face, your sense of fashion or your general look being judged here.
Nope, we're talking about EVERYTHING that's underneath that nice shirt you bought yesterday. Yes, that includes your erogenous zones (look it up). You're initially being judged on your birthday suit by someone you can't see behind a coloured screen.
After seeing Twitter erupt over this, I decided to watch it on All4 a few days later. And it left me speechless and grossed out. Very grossed out. I felt damaged. It's definitely the type of show you don't want to come across with your parents right next to you.
And yet some would say this is a champion for the ordinary Briton, for the ones who don't have the classic model look, for the guys with the dad bod and the girls with smaller boobs who can now believe that they can be seen attractive.
Right, I can see what those people mean. There's nothing wrong with having the things I just mentioned. In fact, most of the rejected people talked about how much it was a confidence booster for them simply because parts of their body were unexpectedly complimented on by the person choosing a date. Does that change the awkwardness levels though?
For people who value physical attraction so highly, this is the perfect process for you to try. But most young people (I hope) don't share that view. The show is essentially based on lust, not love. Plus it's playing to people's 'types'. Now there's nothing wrong with having a 'type' but sometimes you can really get along with people who aren't your ideal man/woman.
Maybe we should just grow up and embrace it. There's nothing to be ashamed of right? Our bodies are our bodies and we're all fully aware of all the different parts men and women have, so instead of overlooking it and making it an awkward topic of conversation, why don't we just tackle it head on and not get so cringe about it?
But then again, our bodies are our bodies and to be judged on every minor detail from the appearance of pubic hair to moles on your skin can be demeaning. Especially when a guy you've never met before is saying how much he loves your labia and then goes on a little speech about the variety of vaginas (that moment still gives me nightmares) or when a girl is saying how your big legs won't let her be able to sit on you during freaky time.
What I really don't get is the necessity of the show. Do you really need to judge the look and size of someone's penis or someone's vagina before you've even met them? If you're really gonna place the emphasis on looks, surely you can figure out most things when they have their clothes on? You can tell their breast size, muscularity/figure and judge their face all from a normal encounter. To be completely naked is just ridiculous and a bit too far for TV even if it is at 10pm.
But hey, what do I know?
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