Proposed "Mad Mad House" program on SciFi
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The following is an expert from the casting call via http://www.craigslist.org/tfr/10777199.html:
New reality based TV show for the Sci Fi Channel is looking for a practicing Wiccan who can cast spells and conduct moonlit rituals. We are scouring the country to put together a group of outrageous, eccentric and entertaining individuals who live very alternative lifestyles We are specifically looking for people whose unusual lifestyle is incorporated into every aspect of their lives - no 'bankers by day/witch by night'."
The following is a summary of the program via http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/art-sfc.html?2003-04/02/13.00.sfc:
This show puts contestants into Alt Manor, a house inhabited by a vampire, a witch, a voodoo priest, a yoga master and a psychic, where the contestants must compete in a series of increasingly bizarre challenges to claim a grand prize.
This program is an outrage. Being of the Pagan faith, I am offended by the blatant stereotype-casting going on in this program. The network is looking for some eccentric to inaccurately represent a legitimate religion. What will this prove? It will paint an inaccurate picture of the vast majority of Pagans/Witches. We are not a bunch of crazies who have ritual blood sacrifices and transform people into toads! We are parents, teachers, students, lawyers, sales associates, bankers, doctors etc. This program will create a backlash on the Pagan community and cause more harm than good. I understand the SciFi network is a business, and "reality TV" is very profitable at the present, but the network and its sponsors are doing a disservice to their audience. Will their next program be a house full of "kooky Christians, Muslims and Jews"? I think not. Where do we draw the line? We choose to draw the line here.
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