DON'T SINGLE OUT "WILLING WILLIE! "

If “Willing Willie” is to be condemned for its boy ‘macho dancer’ episode, then let’s NOT SINGLE IT OUT.

Let’s condemn ALL TV SHOWS which MAKE FUN of their contestants  in some of their games -- young or old, rich or poor, boy or girl – FOR NO CLEAR REASON other than to elicit laughter from the audience.

TV game show contestants have been\, USED, EXPLOITED, and HUMILIATED  in various forms and degrees since God knows when. But NOBODY ever RAISED HELL like what is being done now on “Willing Willie.”

For example, In the “Juan for \All, All for Juan” portion of “Eat Bulaga,” there have been instances wherein guys were asked to bring handbags or wear ladies’ shoes .  

The winning contestant was asked to thank the staff of Allan K. It’s an OBVIOUIS IINSULT to the intelligence of the winner since it’s public knowledge that ASllan’s staff had has nothing to do with the ame.

In Channel 2, I once saw in the noontime show of Toni Gonzaga and Randy Santiago a game wherein the contestants had to pack themselves like sardines in a single hula hoop and move like penguins.

There are other instances I can’t recall. So the question is Why gang up only “Willing Willie?” If the reason solely is because the subject was a boy, I will have to disagree.

It would be just like saying that if it’s an adult, any DEHUMANIZING or HUMIILIATING ACT is OK. Anybody can correct me but I’m sure EXPLOITATION,. in whatever shape or form, does NOT APPLY only to kids.  

I’m not trying to defend “Willing Willie.” Personally, I agree that the show’s bosses like Willie Revillame himself should be disciplined.,

My point is let’s be FAIR AND SQUARE. If we want to correct or punish a wrongdoing, then let’s do it for all concerned. Let’s use the issue as a SOLID BASIS for reforms in TV shows.

Instead of as a PUBLICITY VEHICLE for seekers of instant recognition and fame .

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