Lewinsky: TV's Hostest With the Mostess?
April 21 -- Having carefully scrutinized the current plethora of reality television shows, I was certain that my innate abilities would only allow me a shot at a TV gig in one of three ways.
I'd have to eat horse rectum (a requirement for a Fear Factor episode); belt out a cover tune effectively enough to convince Simon Cowell that I have an unusual octave range (American Idol); or have breast-enhancement surgery while flitting around aimlessly, high on peach schnapps (The Anna Nicole Show).
But now I've come to find out there's another way to reach small-screen nirvana. You can sexually ingratiate yourself with the president of the United States of America, and the world is your oyster.
Monica Lewinsky hosts Fox TV's newest dating absurdity, Mr. Personality, which features 20 masked bachelors vying for the affections of a very attractive young woman. Interestingly, the creators chose "Mr. Personality" as opposed to "Ms. Personality" because I'm assuming they realized that a good-looking bachelor would be too shallow to choose a woman based strictly on her behavior and not her body.
Like other dating show hosts, Lewinsky will help the bachelorette with the elimination process, offering the wit and wisdom that made her something of a star. Let the groaning begin. Does Personality Count?
Having seen Mr. Personality previews, I am less than compelled to watch it. The men are covered about the head like tragic burn victims and the colored things they wear are more frightening to look at than their faces could possibly be, no matter how unattractive they actually are.
Putting the entire ludicrous premise of the show aside, one has to wonder what makes Lewinsky the hostess of choice. Was it President Clinton's "personality" that won her over? Was it her "personality" that won Clinton over? Is she such a great judge of character that she should preside over the decision-making process?
For those of you keeping score at home, the answers to the last three questions would be "no, no, and no."
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