This week in Unfortunate Developments: I'll probably be watching Dating in the Dark all summer. After last week's hour-long reminder of how even fairly attractive people end up looking like goblins in night vision, I thought I could stay away. That turned out to be not true. There are simply too many fascinatingly awkward and/or awful elements to this show, and I'm constantly changing my mind about how dumb it is. Every time I want to die inside, something happens to make me stick around.
For example, last night, the contestants rummaged through each other's suitcases, MTV's Room Raiders-style. "Ooh, 34-C! Healthy, right there." "Size 4, buddy, read it and weep! Curvy!" Disgusting. But then Matt — who puts looks first and said so about seven times — brought a surfboard to his darkroom date with Megan, basically so that he could measure her "thickness" with his paws as she wiggled around. Again, gross, but as the date progressed, it actually seemed like the two were having an excellent time. They bantered like old marrieds, and she ended up mounting him in full heat under the pretense of the assigned activity, "giving a massage." So I, too, was back on board. Similarly, I hated that Chrystee kept interrupting the flow of her dates with Jason to pray (yes really), because he was so clearly uncomfortable with it. But then I noticed that contestant Doug looked a lot like Jason Bateman, and as he fed his date Lindsey a hot dog in the dark, he said "Cool. Bite hard. Bite hard." My cringe became a grin. The love-hate dichotomy occurs with all reality TV, I know, but on this one it's a bit more heightened.
So it appears I'm in it to win it with this social-experiment s***show, in which no one is exactly a "winner" and if you both decide to meet up on the balcony, you're apparently committing to a long-term relationship. (What?!?!?!) Is anyone else in this with me for the long haul?
That Chrystee is the same one who was on Scrubs and Passions. What was she doing on a dating reality show?
“Similarly, I hated that Chrystee kept interrupting the flow of her dates with Jason to pray (yes really),”
No, not really. She did it once just before a meal and very politely asked him if he was okay with it. Other than that, they had one discussion about faith (at least they aired only one discussion) and she simply explained that it was important to her. Nothing odd or off-putting about that. Just like there was nothing odd or off-putting about the fact that he wasn’t into conversations about spirituality and religion. They were two regular folks who just didn’t click on that level. But otherwise, I agree that this show is like crack and just when I think I’m out, they pull me back in.
My satellite had a problem 3 minutes before the end of the show and I didn’t get to see who showed up on the balcony – can someone fill me in?
This show is actually a step above Passions. And that’s saying something.
I too am fully hooked. I liked that even though this time a couple of women were overmatched in the looks department the guys stuck around. The only girl who was rejected was the prettiest, and was burned because she was trying to spread the word to a guy who obviously wasn’t interested.
Ugh. I will NOT be watching this.
This show explains why I am leaving home to become a stewardess.
I am so in…I love the riduculousness of the whole situation.
According to IMDB, Chrystee is married. Are they just hiring actors to play parts in this show?
I avoid “reality” shows like the plague. I considered this one when I read about it, but the previews turned me off. After reading here, I believe I made the best choice, but I may have to tune in just once. I’m afraid if I do I’ll get caught up and hate myself…
So the people in the show have to do what exactly: grope and feel their way around to see if the parts they grab are worth going after when the lights get turned on…. so what was the writer of this supposed reality taking when s/he wrote this and more importantly what were the network execs taking/drinking, etc when they agreed to let this show on the airwaves of America – what’s next – the surprise appearance of Jon from Jon minus Kate and eight…..
When I first saw Chrystee and I knew I recognized her as an actress I thought the show was a fake, but since they listed that as her occupation, I felt like they weren’t trying to pull anything. I thought I’d just check it out and I think I’m hooked too. It’s oddly fascinating. I agree with her guy for walking though even after he said he was attracted to her because religion is very important to her and not to him. He probably knew that wouldn’t change so good for him. Megan and her guy were so cute at the end. I guess this is my summer guilty pleasure.
This is a train wreck that I will be watching all summer. My best friend, who lives in Kansas, and I, in North Carolina, chatted online while watching it the past two weeks. It’s a ridiculous mess that has my attention LOL
i am addicted to this show, the first episode had me hooked. Its interesting to see someone attractive fall for one who may lack in that area. it gives me hope that people actually do care about whats underneath
I actually think it’s a good show, which surprised me tremendously, to be honest. I was expecting it to be like something off of MTV, but it was actually pretty interesting (at least the very first episode was).
And was it just me or did anyone else nearly faint when Allister blew a kiss?? Omg, he’s gorgeous and vulnerable. CUTE!