Televising sub-cultures and MTV go together like, peanut butter and jelly. First it was "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County" then it was "Jersey Shore" and now it is "Caged". The newest show is about a small town, Minden, Louisiana where mixed martial arts is the most populat sport. Young men all gather together to punch, kick and wrestle their problems away. MTV claims that this show is much different then every other show. This show isn't about drinking or attempting to become a celebrity. This show is about how kids deal with their lousy home lives. One featured fighter, Matt comes from a broken home with a father who bailed, a mother who drinks, and a stripper for a sister.
So is this newsworthy? Maybe not. Though it is interesting. Clearly now MTV isn't all about the music anymore, but why not make it about kids from all over. Teenagers across the country sit down and watch the "Jersey Shore" which just shows adults drinking and hooking up. So now, at least they can watch something that has more substance to it. Real kids dealing with real problems.
Caged- The Newest MTV Show
Is this going to be very successful? Will teenagers be able to relate with this program?
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