British MPs say no to US programme Girls Gone Wild
Summary of story from The Telegraph May 25, 2011
Politicians in the UK have asked the Home Office to prevent producers of controversial US programme Girls Gone Wild from bringing the concept to British cities.
The programme’s format involves approaching women on the street, often when they are intoxicated, and encouraging them to expose their breasts and perform sex acts in exchange for free merchandise (see WVoN story).
MPs in the north east of England are concerned that a British city like Newcastle will be targeted because of its reputation as a party city.
Ian Mearns, the MP for Gateshead, has put an early day motion to the Home Secretary to halt the California based crew from filming in the UK.
‘This is a form of demeaning, exploitative and capitalised prostitution; and [we] urge the Government to examine, as a matter of urgency, how it can protect young women and halt this attempt at sensationalist entertainment.’
The show, created by production company Mantra Films, has been going in the US since 1997. Despite low ratings, the franchise is able to generate money from adult DVDs.
Its founder, 38-year-old millionaire Joe Francis, was convicted on charges of child abuse and prostitution in 2008. He denies any wrong doing.
What? You have got to be kidding me? Nooooo. At least the MPs have stood up for once. This is an awful TV idea – on every level.